Prayer Request Thread

[birthdaybunnie]

Hey Maggie, stay on top of things!! Make sure they treat you well.

[countrygirl]

I'm so glad that Ellie is doing good! It's really hard for me to read the threads about heart surgeries...my eldest grandster was born with a chd and had 3 surgeries to correct the problem plus one more due to a staff infection. He was airlifted to Cleveland, Ohio for his first surgery and had his other surgeries there also except for the one that involved the staff. He's almost 10 now and is really a great kid but will face more surgeries in the future to replace valves and conduits as he grows. He has an appointment in July with his cardiologist in Jackson and will most likely have to have another cath to see maybe how soon his next surgery might be. Our delimma now is that the surgeon that did his first surgeries has retired, so we must find a new surgeon....and there are not that many of them around that do that kind of surgery successfully. We are probably looking at Boston when it becomes necessary. I know it may be early to ask for prayers, but I know from experience how important prayers are "Big D" is really a great kid and he is my heart, so say a prayer or two...I know that when the time comes, we will really need some what I call "prayer horses".

[amanda]

I'm so glad that Ellie is doing good! It's really hard for me to read the threads about heart surgeries...my eldest grandster was born with a chd and had 3 surgeries to correct the problem plus one more due to a staff infection. He was airlifted to Cleveland, Ohio for his first surgery and had his other surgeries there also except for the one that involved the staff. He's almost 10 now and is really a great kid but will face more surgeries in the future to replace valves and conduits as he grows. He has an appointment in July with his cardiologist in Jackson and will most likely have to have another cath to see maybe how soon his next surgery might be. Our delimma now is that the surgeon that did his first surgeries has retired, so we must find a new surgeon....and there are not that many of them around that do that kind of surgery successfully. We are probably looking at Boston when it becomes necessary. I know it may be early to ask for prayers, but I know from experience how important prayers are "Big D" is really a great kid and he is my heart, so say a prayer or two...I know that when the time comes, we will really need some what I call "prayer horses".


Goodness Countrygirl, you just made me hug my kids hard and now they think their mother has lost her mind. BB's facing some heart issues right now and he has an appt. at UAB in May. After doing some extensive research on-line - you would not do wrong by taking him to the University of Maryland at Boston. I was REAL impressed with what they are doing with robotic heart by-basses. It was amazing. I'll add your little one to my permanent prayer list and offer up more for you and his dad for strength.

[countrygirl]

Goodness Countrygirl, you just made me hug my kids hard and now they think their mother has lost her mind. BB's facing some heart issues right now and he has an appt. at UAB in May. After doing some extensive research on-line - you would not do wrong by taking him to the University of Maryland at Boston. I was REAL impressed with what they are doing with robotic heart by-basses. It was amazing. I'll add your little one to my permanent prayer list and offer up more for you and his dad for strength.
PLEASE hug your children every day! We trust Big D's cardiologist in Jackson and he says Boston...so that's probably where we will go. By the way, Amanda, maybe I don't read enough, but is BB a child or an adult? UAB has some good facilities, but you must be very careful if you are dealing with children...it's a whole different ballgame and the results are very differen with different hospitals and surgeons. Do your research carefully if you have the time. If BB is a child, pm me...

[amanda]

PLEASE hug your children every day! We trust Big D's cardiologist in Jackson and he says Boston...so that's probably where we will go. By the way, Amanda, maybe I don't read enough, but is BB a child or an adult? UAB has some good facilities, but you must be very careful if you are dealing with children...it's a whole different ballgame and the results are very differen with different hospitals and surgeons. Do your research carefully if you have the time. If BB is a child, pm me...

BB's my hubby. :-D My grandmother use to go to UAB when she had heart problems and I trust their facility when it comes to adults. But kiddies are a very different ballgame. Boston is definitely the BEST when it comes to kids. Had a friend in LA that's newborn was born with a severe heart defect. They didn't predict the child would live and life-flighted him to Boston. He is 7 months old now and doing wonderfully.

[countrygirl]

By the way, I am Big D's grandmother...but we still need prayers. He has an amazing pediatric cardioligist in Jackson that we really trust that guides us....and he says Boston.

Hug your kids and say a prayer of thanksgiving if they have pink feet......Babies with pink feet are such a blessing..it means they are heart healty. By the way, if BB is a child with a congenital heart defect, please pm me.

[betsy]

BB and Big D are now added to my prayer list along with the families. Country Girl, it is never to soon to ask for prayers especially for your children and grandchildren. It must be very hard on you and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

[Elle May]

I am now home. Not ready to run any races yet but I do feel good. Thanks to all of you guys and gals for your kind thoughts and prayers. And I will remember all that have been mentioned. May the Good Lord bless each one in their need.

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Oh Ms Elle..................I'm so glad you are finally home and doing well.

[betsy]

Oh Elle Mae, I am so glad you are home and doing well. You are wonderful to think of us while I know you are still so sick. If you need anything please let me know. God Bless You,
Betsy

[proud MS-ian]

((((Elle))))) I don't know you or Don...but I'm so grateful that you took the time to post...you are so well thought of here...I hope we get a chance to meet one day...Take it easy and mend completely...DON'T OVERDO! Blessings to you and yours!

[Engelbert Humperdinck]

Mrs Elle,
I'm so glad you're home. Keep on getting better and better.

[jmb]

Welcome home, Miss Elle. We sure missed you. :)

[birthdaybunnie]

Mrs Elle, it is wonderful news to hear that you are at home and on the road to recovery!!

[XC9]

I knew you would be home in no time at all and doing good. You had so many prayers going out and up for you. Please take it easy and do as the DOC says (not Don). Your body will help you to know what and when to do some things. Listen to the body and the doc and you will be great. Welcome home my lady!

[Maggie-Doodle]

Elle, I am so glad you made it home so soon...I figured you would be out soon as well as the doc said you did thru surgery. You take it easy and I will swing by after I get better to check on you. Make sure you eat alot of Hawks good cooking so you can get your strength back...

[Baloo]

Ms. Elle, I am so happy to see that you are home! Thank you for letting us know...
:bhug:


I will certainly be by to check on you when I get home and please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you guys!!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all....

Maggie-D, I also hope that you get better soon!

[Hermione]

Great news Elle!! No place like home!

[proud MS-ian]

Please continue to remember the missing lady from Brookhaven. This is the latest news I could find on her. April 11, 08.... She is still missing. Thank you

http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19476337&BRD=1377&PAG=461&dept_id=172922&rfi=8

[proud MS-ian]

Found this this am....reward offered for information on Ms Ratliff...

http://www.wapt.com/news/15926542/detail.html
posted 4-17-08

[Maggie-Doodle]

PLEASE send out prayers for fishing girl and her hubby. He has been having a couple of health issues and has today been put in the hospital. His heart rhythum (sp) is not where it is suppose to be and at some point today the doc will give his heart a "shock" to try and get it back in sync.

I been there, done that before with my hubby and I know what a mess she must be...please keep both in your thoughts and prayers for things to go well. I would never have made it though our ordeal had it not been for my friends prayers and support as well as the Good Lord looking over us! I will post more as I hear from F. Girl.

[OLDLADY]

Fishing Girl...prayers and thoughts are with you.

[XC9]

Fishing Girl, Prayers are with you and the hubby. Have faith and keep praying and everything will be okay. God be with y'all!

[amanda]

Fishingirl and hubby - many prayers for a speedy recovery!!!

[betsy]

Fishing girl, husband, and family, my prayers and thoughts are with you.

[Maggie-Doodle]

Just talked to Fishing Girl a few minutes ago...the procedure is over and so far he is doing fine. They will keep him until later tonite (6 or 7 p.m.) and as long as they don't have problems between now and then he can go home. The doc said he should be able to do his usual routine tomorrow. He got three shocks before the pace could be gotten to where they wanted it... He was sleeping and as soon as he wakes they will have him up walking and going to the bathroom...Thanks for the prayers!

[proud MS-ian]

Thanks Maggie for letting us know...I also think you must be feeling better..at least I hope so...prayers continuing for all our MH family!!!! God is good!

[Fishing Girl]

HI there all...we are home. Hubby is doing ok for now. Thanks for all the prayers...I know prayers work & that fact that hubby & I have faith in the good Lord. :smt023:smt023:smt023


We got home around 3:00....he went straight to bed, and I got out and mowed the yard. Just came in a few ago. Some thing happened to the mower. I shut it off to move the grill & some other stuff around & now I can't get the darn thing started again.

Oh well I got all but one little area finished.

[proud MS-ian]

Thanks for taking the time to let us know...so very glad all is going ok (for now...)
Helps us to take it one day at a time, doesn't it?....We count our blessings...take care...

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Prayers for Amanda, tomorrow!!!!!!!

[Southern_Belle]

i was going to post the same thing scarlett. thanks.

[Baloo]

Fishing Girl, I am happy to see that everything turned out o.k.! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your hubby...

Amanda, my prayers are with you too...

[betsy]

I must have missed something. I do not know what Amanda is going to have done tomorrow but she is in my prayers and thoughts. I hope whatever it is will be over soon.

[OLDLADY]

Prayers and thoughts for Amanda today...take care.

[SueScribe]

I appreciate the prayers for Amanda, and ask that you keep them up throughout today. It's difficult to endure your baby girl undergoing surgery, whether she's a "baby girl" or a "full-growed woman".

My bright spot is that BB is here and will be with her tonight. The comfort that gives me is immeasureable.

Sue

[phmom]

Prayers going up for Amanda!!!!!

[amanda]

I appreciate the prayers for Amanda, and ask that you keep them up throughout today. It's difficult to endure your baby girl undergoing surgery, whether she's a "baby girl" or a "full-growed woman".

My bright spot is that BB is here and will be with her tonight. The comfort that gives me is immeasureable.

Sue


You better not be getting teary eyed or you won't be allowed to visit tonight. :kekeke: Things will be fine, I leave it up to God....

[phmom]

Please say a prayer for my mom... She found out yesterday she has a rare form of cancer called vulvar cancer. They think it is in the early stages but won't know until next weeks consultation with the surgeon....

Thanks again....

[proud MS-ian]

(((((phmom))))) From our lips to God's ear....

[countrygirl]

HI there all...we are home. Hubby is doing ok for now. Thanks for all the prayers...I know prayers work & that fact that hubby & I have faith in the good Lord. :smt023:smt023:smt023


We got home around 3:00....he went straight to bed, and I got out and mowed the yard. Just came in a few ago. Some thing happened to the mower. I shut it off to move the grill & some other stuff around & now I can't get the darn thing started again.

Oh well I got all but one little area finished.


Flad he's doing ok Fishing Girl. About the mower....don't sweat the small stuff! I bet you have a neighbor or friend that would come by and help you around here!

[jessi_s]

Please say a prayer for my hubby and I as we prepare to take our History final. It's nerve racking and I have studied and I know the stuff I"m studying but that does not mean I know what will be on the test. Please just say a prayer because I really need to do well in this class.
Thanks!

[proud MS-ian]

Please just say a prayer because I really need to do well in this class.

To quote Father Tim Cavanaugh, "Consider it done!" :smt023

[fuzzis]

Just spoke with Butterball, and he wanted me to let folks know that Amanda is through surgery and all is well. Thanks for the prayers and good thoughts.

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Thanks, I'm glad everything went well!

[Baloo]

Thanks for the update fuzzis! I am happy to hear that she is doing good... Amanda, I hope that you have a quick recovery and that things continue to go well!

[damnyank]

Not meaning to take anything away from the prayers that are needed for our own members, but I have had a rough 24 hours - more scared for our granddaughter than for anyone! You see there was an airplane crash @ Columbus AFB yesterday around 12:30 noon and an instructor and student pilot died. My ex-son-in-law is an instructor pilot there. There is a 24 hour waiting period "for notification of next of kin" (which I am no longer considered), so I had to wait until the names of the deceased were released. I feel terrible for those (and their families) who lost their lifes, but at the same time am relieved it was not my granddaughters' father.

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Oh my gosh, DY..................I'm so glad your relatives are okay............I can't imagine how you must have felt waiting.

[Maggie-Doodle]

Prayers going up for ALL request! Thanks fuzzi for the Amanda update....she will start to feel human again in a few days!

[Hermione]

Amanda in surgery? I'm sorry I missed that -- prayers for a good recovery!!

[XC9]

Damn Yank, sorry for the worry y'all must be going through. Prayers are said for all involved. Please let us know as soon as you hear anything. The prayer request is not just for members only. We will pray for anyone who has been ask to pray for along with all family members. Feel free to buzz us anytime you need extra prayers.

[Fishing Girl]

Prayers going out to all.

[amanda]

Thanks to all for your prayers....much appreciate them and please continue for my speedy recovery. Not feeling very speedy right now.

[Baloo]

Amanda, I hope that you get better soon! :bhug:

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Keep it up, Amanda!

[betsy]

Amanda, I 'm glad you are well enough to post. You are in my prayers.

[Maggie-Doodle]

Just heard thru the grapevine that Ms. Elle had a little bit of a set back. Hawk took her to the ER and they have admitted her...PLEASE send plenty of prayers for her speedy recovery. Don't have any other details...will post when I hear.

[EricStratton]

Just heard thru the grapevine that Ms. Elle had a little bit of a set back. Hawk took her to the ER and they have admitted her...PLEASE send plenty of prayers for her speedy recovery. Don't have any other details...will post when I hear.

Damn....my wife just talked to her the other day and said she sounded good, considering what she had been through.....hope it's just a scare and nothing serious....

[betsy]

Oh my, I hope it is nothing too bad. She has been on my prayer list since her surgery but I will send up a couple of extra ones for her tonight.

[Baloo]

I hate to hear that about Ms. Elle! I hope that she gets better soon... My prayers are with her and Hawkeye... We love you Ms. Elle and Hawkeye! :bhug:

[Maggie-Doodle]

Just talked to Don. Elle is doing much better today...probably fixing to be released to go home. Don said that the last couple of days she had pain in her hips when she walked. Yesterday upon awakening she saw her leg was severly swollen up. Don took her to the ER and upon checking she was found to have a blood clot. Elle is now taking cumadin to thin the blood and will be put on total bed rest for a few days...only getting up to go to the bathroom. PLEASE keep both Hawk and Elle in your prayers...

[betsy]

Oh, that is terrible. I am glad she went to the ER as soon as she did so they could fix it.

[Baloo]

How sad to head that about Ms. Elle. Thanks for the update Maggie-D. I am just happy that they were able to catch it!

[Scarlett O'Hara]

thanks, Maggie!

[SueScribe]

Any news on Elle today?

And, a thank you to all who prayed for and have been so supportive of Amanda.

Sue

[proud MS-ian]

Hello all...
One more request ...we're having an EEG on the grandbaby tomorrow...please keep us in your thoughts...I thank you for this...and I truly believe in the power of prayer...

[proud MS-ian]

EEG went great! He slept through the whole thing, which is what he was supposed to do...then they blinked him with strobe lights (I think he has disco in his blood the way he reacted to them)....and we will know the results maybe as early as tomorrow afternoon...thanks for your prayers! I am proud to be a part of such a great bunch of people!!!!

[betsy]

Thank Goodness he did OK. Please let us know when the results are in. He and your family are in my prayers.

[Maggie-Doodle]

prayers have been sent proud....please keep us informed....

[XC9]

Proud Ms-ian prayers for you and the hubby. Hope the results will be good news for y'all.

[XC9]

:clap: :clap: :clap: I went to Doc Hatten today and it seems that my arteries are growing little arteries off the old ones (regenerating) since we have the blood flowing correctly now. I want to thank each and every one of you for your prayers. When they begin talking about if things don't work amputation would be a possibility :ohnoes: that is scary and depressing :cry:. I feel better than I have felt in months so once again I thank y'all for all prayers and concerns for me. I won't have to go back to see the doc for 4 whole months :clap:. Thanks again.

[jmb]

So nice to hear good news!
:bhug:

[Ted]

That's great news, XC9.
Good to hear and we glad for ya!! :clap:

[betsy]

I'm glad things are looking up for you. I pray that things will continue to improve.

[Maggie-Doodle]

GREAT news XC! Prayers will continue...we gonna haffta get together again soon....I so enjoyed the last party....life is short, we need to do that more often! :smt023

[damnyank]

I feel better than I have felt in months

..............and if I may be so bold - XC9 is looking better also! :attack:

[amanda]

Glad to hear so many positives coming in. Prayer works! Thanks for those who have been praying for me and my recovery, follow-up with doctor today and am sure to get a good report. Large part due to all of you praying for me. :)

[CircusRide]

Put me on the list.....quick!

[OLDLADY]

Circus, you are put on the prayer list...hope everything works out okay....take care

[Fire Extinguisher]

We just got a call.
Friend of mine, co-worker FF here at Stennis has possibly had a stroke (only 40!). He is in the Hospital in Slidell and cannot move one side. Chief has gone over there and is supposed to call with updates..

Please keep him and his family.... including extended family here at work in your prayers.

[XC9]

A good friend and bowling buddy has to be at Oschners next Friday for a hysterectomy. There is a type of cancer that they couldn't do the surgery here because we are lacking the type of surgeon she needs. She is a very sweet lady name is Paula. Please keep her and her family in your prayers. They will be needing them. Thanks for all the prayers that are prayed through this thread-what a great bunch of people. Thanks y'all.

[damnyank]

XC9 - is this the Paula that has a husband and brother-in-law with the same last name that bowls on the same team on a Wed night? OMG this is the first I heard about it and Mrs DY is equally surprised. Our prayers go out to her!

[XC9]

Yes sir it is. They told us tonight. I hate it for them both. They are such a good couple. Prayers prayers prayers please.

[damnyank]

Our prayers are with Paula and Wes!

[Maggie-Doodle]

Prayers going up for all request...

[OLDLADY]

May all those in need be in our thoughts and prayers

[SueScribe]

Amanda's doctor's appointment went VERY well . . I think she plans to run me off Sunday . . :cry:

[jmb]

Prayers going out for all. :)

[XC9]

My sister is having a surgery (resurgery) where her graft didn't work for her arteries last time. It will be about 10 in the morning. Please keep her in your prayers. Hereditary shi/ is a bitc/. We both have it. One of us have had surgery every 6 weeks for the last 6 months it seems like. Prayers for her please.

[OLDLADY]

I have a nephew that is going to Jackson today to have a heart cath...please put him on your prayer list....thank you in advance.

[proud MS-ian]

Prayers on the way ladies....God is good!

My grandson's EEG came back normal PRAISE GOD!!!! And thank you so much for the prayers. The Ped can't explain the seizure, but said to keep him on the antiseizure meds for 6 more weeks...then cut the dosage down for another week. If there is not another episode...he'll be taken off them entirely. Again...thank you !

[proud MS-ian]

My daughter in law sent me this just a minute ago....
http://www.wlox.com/global/story.asp?s=8276341

The 17 year old was a student of hers....please keep these families in your prayers as they try to deal with this tragedy.....thank you.

So sad.....

[XC9]

My sister got out of surgery at 5:40 tonight. I am still not completely clear on what all they did to her but the scariest part was when they said she had a blood clot they couldn't pull out but had to explode it inside her. She is doing good and I hope they send her home tomorrow. I will find out more tomorrow when the shock of the blood clot wore off tonight I realized we don't know if he had to use one of her veins or if she has plastic like a stent. She was there at around 7 and got into surgery about 2:30. We were (I know I was) worn out at 7 tonight when they brought her into a room. Thanks for all the prayers and thoughts. I have found myself depending on y'all for support on here and I appreciate knowing I have each and every one of you to come to and ask for prayers and good thoughts. THANKS!

[Maggie-Doodle]

XC, prayers will continue for your sister....Geez, you must be a basket case! I will pray you have the strength and guidance to help you get through the situation too. Been there, done that and I know how scary it can be. Please keep us informed.

[jmb]

Prayers being said for all. :)

[OLDLADY]

Thank you for your prayers...my nephew is fine......and prayers to all the rest of y'all

[proud MS-ian]

I have found myself depending on y'all for support on here and I appreciate knowing I have each and every one of you to come to and ask for prayers and good thoughts. THANKS!

That's exactly how I feel XC9...these people really care!
and so do I. Thanks for letting us know...

You too Old Lady....updates and good news affirm the power of prayer and His love for us!!!! :smt023

[Hermione]

I"d appreciate some prayers for BabyBro, who is on his way to the doctor with some kind of infection. He's generally very healthy and is dealing with this about as well as most men deal with being sick. In fact, let's include Mrs. Bro too. ;)
Thanks!

[Elle May]

Remembering all those in need of prayer and thankful to each and every one that sent one up for me.

[XC9]

God bless us through this night, let us wake to everything being just right.

[betsy]

God bless us through this night, let us wake to everything being just right.
That is very nice. Thank you.