Prayer Request Thread

[BayFly]

I am too!!!!!!!!!!!! I guess the LORD knew what HE was donig by not allowing me to find out the unrest in Kenya this week I just read about. Thanks again for kind words.

[Scarlett O'Hara]

I just heard about it, also............

[jacksonian]

Please pray for patients and their families on hospice care as they go through so much and have to make a lot of hard deceisions. Please pray for me that I can get through a rough patch right now. Thanks

[betsy]

Prayers going up of thanksgiving for the safe return of Bayflys son and friend andprayers for all the other requests here. jacksonian, you are in my prayers for God to help you through your rough patch.

[virgo]

Please pray for my cousin Billy and his wife Kathy, who welcomed a set of twins into the world earlier tonight. Many of you probably remember me talking about Billy and Kathy before....they are the ones who lost their only two children at the hands of a drunk driver in Jan. 2002 (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=15846&format=print). At the time of the accident, Jake was two days shy of turning 5 and Lauren was six months old.

The twins (a boy and a girl!) were born at 35 weeks and they each weighed about 3.5 pounds and are now in the neo-intensive care unit. Please pray for them (and for Billy and Kathy)...as this has been an incredibly difficult six years for them and for my family.

(To make a long story short, after they had Lauren, my cousin had a vasectomy because they figured they had the boy and the girl they always wanted..... :cry: After having the reversal procedure and years of trying, they found out they were pregnant with triplets earlier this year. Sadly, one was lost about two months ago).

Thank you in advance.

[betsy]

They are in my prayers.

[betsy]

I go to the doctor at 1:20. Yall please pray that my wound is healed enough for him to remove this vacu pump. I don't think I can handle much more of having to drag it around every where I go and staying plugged into an electrical outlet most of the time. I can handle giving myself the IV antibiotics until Sept 3 but this pump is just too much.

[OLDLADY]

Thoughts and prayers for all the above requests of our Myhattiesburg family and friends in need.... for those who ask and those who want to ask but don't......may God watch over and take care.........

[Hermione]

Betsy and Virgo, prayers for both situations. Keep us posted, please!

[itsmyopinion]

Praying!

[betsy]

Thanks for the prayers. Dr. gave me a choice but recommended I keep the pump for one more week as it will help my wound heal faster. I opted to keep it so yall please prayer for me to have the patience to stay "tied" down until next Monday when I go back. I am so tired of this apartment and feel so confined. I don't know how I would be able to endure this if it were not for all you guys and MH. I send up a prayer of thanksgiving for all of you every day.

[pEtAl mIsFiT]

aww bets your the best!

[lwood]

Prayer for all....

Virgo, you may thank I am crazy but when I read they had twins, a boy and girl, the Spirit moved in me and I started crying, I know nothing will bring the other children back but I don't think it was just coincidence they got a boy and girl. God moved on a lot of prayer for them.

[nooskye]

Please pray for my cousin Billy and his wife Kathy, who welcomed a set of twins into the world earlier tonight. Many of you probably remember me talking about Billy and Kathy before....they are the ones who lost their only two children at the hands of a drunk driver in Jan. 2002 (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=15846&format=print). At the time of the accident, Jake was two days shy of turning 5 and Lauren was six months old.

The twins (a boy and a girl!) were born at 35 weeks and they each weighed about 3.5 pounds and are now in the neo-intensive care unit. Please pray for them (and for Billy and Kathy)...as this has been an incredibly difficult six years for them and for my family.

(To make a long story short, after they had Lauren, my cousin had a vasectomy because they figured they had the boy and the girl they always wanted..... :cry: After having the reversal procedure and years of trying, they found out they were pregnant with triplets earlier this year. Sadly, one was lost about two months ago).

Thank you in advance.

After such a great loss ... these two are a very special blessing indeed and you are all in my prayers Ms. Virgo ... Please let us know how they are doing ...

[lwood]

Pray for my cousins friend in Houston, TX, the man's mother was suppose to drop off the grandchild and forgot the child was in the car seat in the backseat until she got off work and found the child, the whole family is taking this extremely hard, especially the grandmother, she may not make it through this. A move of God needs to intervene.

[4olems]

I pray for the strength tonight to let go of things I cannot change and move on...

[Baloo]

My thoughts and prayers are with you all... As well as with the loved ones of the fallen officers that we have had recently here in Mississippi... :bhug:

May the Lord bless and comfort each of us and may we in turn share our blessings and comfort with those in need. We never know how far a little kindess or an unexpected good deed will go and how much it may mean to someone else...

[Maggie-Doodle]

Prayers have been sent for ALL request. Bayfly, I know just how you feel with your son making it home safely. I was on pins and needles when my son was in the military and was sent to Saudi...I swear I could not take a deep breath the whole time he was gone. It was like a ton of bricks had lifted off my shoulders when his plane touched down on his return trip home.

[lwood]

My aunt and uncle need prayer, their son who has lived with them all his life has kicked them out of their home in Houston, we have spent a few days getting them to Petal and my aunt has done nothing but cry. My cousin took over payments of the house 5yrs ago and his wife hates my aunt and would cuss her and throw things at her, well the family got together and said we will not take it anymore and called elder abuse in Houston and when DHS came out her son told my aunt 74yrs old and uncle 76yrs old to leave after they lived in that home for 37yrs. They had no where to go that they could afford. People never put your home in your kids name their spouse may hate you and I would hate to see this ever happen to another person that is old. They brought their mentally challenged daughter with them, she is not so bad off that she cannot take care of herself just very slow minded. This has tore our whole family to pieces this week from coast to coast, pray that we are not so bitter toward our cousin that we do not loose our own souls over this foolish act he has committed against his parent. The family got together and we got them a apt and I am working to get all papers and other stuff transferred, I think it will all work out because it is far cheaper to live here than in Houston, thanks for your prayers.

[betsy]

They are so lucky to have you and your family to help them. There are so many older, abused parents that have no one to come to their aid. If there is anything I can do please let me know. For now I will put your whole family on my prayer list.
The son will see the errors of his ways at some point but it will probably be too late to help his poor parents.

[lwood]

I think that is what will happen too, Betsy, and to think when he took over payments he told his poor mother "don't worry you will always have a place", they should have sold it and got a small place like everyone told them instead of worrying about where her son and family would live....house will be paid for in 6mths.

[Maggie-Doodle]

Prayers going up for you lwood and for your aunt and uncle. Your cousin will get "his" one day...rest assured of that! My granny always told me "God don't like ugly!" Meaning, God doesn't like for people to be ugly to others...in my 57 years of life, I have found that to be sooo true...

You WILL eventually reap what you sow. I have worked cases very similar to this and I just can't imagine throwing your mom and dad out of their house. It breaks my heart to see this kind of crap. Keep us posted on how things are going. Good luck.

[XC9]

Prayers for you IWood, your entire family too. I truly believe we reap what we sow. Their son will get what he gave. It may not be where you will know it, but someday he will get his own. It is just sad to know that people like him generally never realize why "bad" things happen to them. You just can't fix stupid. God bless you for being there to help.

[lwood]

Prayers for you IWood, your entire family too. I truly believe we reap what we sow. Their son will get what he gave. It may not be where you will know it, but someday he will get his own. It is just sad to know that people like him generally never realize why "bad" things happen to them. You just can't fix stupid. God bless you for being there to help.



Our whole family here in MS. has pitched in so they are all to credit for the move, my aunt has stopped crying (thanks to all the prayer), we are all doing our part. Thank you all for the prayers.

[raina snow]

I have not kept up with this prayer thread I am ashamed I have not but my prayers will go up for all who have asked for them. Prayers do work. I can attest to that Raina Snow :ANYWORD:

[fuzzis]

Y'all say a prayer or think good thoughts or send some travelin' vibes out for our sweet Chichi. She's on the road, starting a brand new adventure in this puzzle that is life.

[rileysmom]

Prayers going out for Chichi on her journey!!!

[Fish-Bait]

Y'all say a prayer or think good thoughts or send some travelin' vibes out for our sweet Chichi. She's on the road, starting a brand new adventure in this puzzle that is life.


:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

[Hermione]

Traveling mercies, chichi.

[Maggie-Doodle]

Prayers for a safe and uneventful trip ChiChi....we will miss you! Let us know when you arrive so we can quit our worrying!

[Maggie-Doodle]

I would like to request special prayers for a good friends dad. He retired out of the Navy and lives in Pensacola. He has had alot of health problems recently and I just found out that he was put in ICU last night with congestive heart failure. I was told it was NOT looking good.

The hospital first put him on a ventolator but removed him when they got his living will. His son is in the hospital in Boston and his daughter's husband is not in good health either. They have alot on their plates at the present and need all the prayers they can get. I know she would appreciate prayers being sent as well as I do.

[betsy]

The family is in my prayers. That must be a terrible thing to know your father is in the hospital probably dying and you are in the hospital yourself and cannot go to him. My Goodness, they really do need our prayers.

[rileysmom]

Prayers going up for all those in need!!! The Lord is good!!!

[countrygirl]

Prayers being said

[XC9]

Prayers from this end too. Prayers for all who are in need of Gods mercy.

[rileysmom]

I would like to ask everyone here to pray for my baby girl, Riley. She had to have surgery Friday for a staph infection. She is doing fine and is out of the hospital, but I would feel so much better knowing that other people are praying for her as well. My prayers are going out to all those in need today!!!

[XC9]

Rileysmom, I have said a prayer for your child . God be with your entire family.

[betsy]

Oh my, I am so sorry to hear that. She, you, and the rest of your family are in my prayers.

[Maggie-Doodle]

rileysmoms...prayers have gone up, please keep us posted on how your sweetie is doing. Take care of yourself too...

[Miss Andie]

Rileysmom;

U have my prayers as well.

Now, I'm gonna ask ya'll to pray for me. It's nothing life threatening, but I need a major miracle in a certain area of my life right now. God knows what it is I need help with. He has performed miracles for me before, so I know, without a shadow of a doubt, he will do it again for me! I give him all the honor & the glory!

Thanks!:clap:

[amanda]

Pray for BB - he's in traffic from hell trying to get back to work. Was yaking on phone with him when he slid sideways to avoid a bunch of stopped cars in Baton Rouge. Nothing like listening to an almost collision with your hubby on the phone. :ohnoes:

[XC9]

Prayers said Amanda. I HATE traffic and I can't imagine what he is in. I don't do well with a lot of traffic in the dark outside of my own area.

[amanda]

Not even going to talk about where my heart ended up when I heard him squealing his tires. :( Will Baton Rouge ever get their roads fixed? I know they've been working on them for over 30 years - and they still haven't finished.

[birthdaybunnie]

Prayer for BDB mother in law please. She is having a bi lateral masectomy tomorrow at FGH. Cancer is small but there is a family history, my hubby is a momma's boy so we both appreciate all the positive vibes you can send. My MIL is a wonderful lady!! She is totally in her best friends hand (GOD)
thanks

[luvnlife]

Prayers going up bunnie!

[birthdaybunnie]

And all this is on my hubby's birthday...We are hoping for wonderful news, but know the recovery will be a long road.

[fuzzis]

I'll think good thoughts for y'all tomorrow and light a candle.

[fantgirl]

Please pray for my cousin and his wife, who live in New Orleans, they will be delivering a beautiful baby girl tomorrow if the good lord allows her to be born. They were having twins and the boy has passed away last month but will not delivered until tomorrow. If they are blessed with one sweet baby it will be awesome, and her name will be Grace. They have tried for so long and have had several heartbreaking moments, please help us by praying for them, their names are Josh and Susan.

Thank to all

[Bluesman]

Please pray for the Courtney's in their time of loss...

[Baloo]

My thoughts and prayers are with all... :bhug:

[blessedmom]

fantgirl, will pray!

Praying for the Courtney's also. Have been even before I knew exactly who I was praying for. I drove up on the accident very shortly after it happened.

[lwood]

If the Courtney's were involved in all the cops and firetrucks that flew past my house with sirens going a day ago I have been praying since I heard about an accident, so sorry there was a loss of a love one.

Prayer's have gone up for everyone, Palo still praying for you.

We have had 9 people get baptized this past 2 weeks, Praise GOD!!!!!

[Maggie-Doodle]

Prayers have been sent for all request. Bunnie, keep us posted on how your M-I-L does.

[betsy]

Prayers for the families of Birthdaybunny, fantgirl's cousin and the Courtney's who lost their precious 23 year old child.

[lwood]

Prayers going before God today.

[OLDLADY]

My thoughts and prayers for the above requested families and friends. Please take care and God Bless.........

[fantgirl]

Praise report: I want to thank everyone who prayed for my cousin in New orleans : They gave birth to a perfect 6lbs and 2 oz baby girl named Elizabeth Grace today around 1 pm. Once again thanks to all.:clap::clap::clap:

Also we were out of town all weekend what happened to the Courtney girl?

[XC9]

I will keep all in my prayers. Fantgirl, congratulations on the families new arrival. The courtnet family will need all prayers and kindness they can get right now. I do not know them but my prayers will continue for the entire family.

[birthdaybunnie]

The surgery went well, so far the cancer does not appear to be in the lymph node. Thanks to all and also prayer for all.

[fuzzis]

The surgery went well, so far the cancer does not appear to be in the lymph node. Thanks to all and also prayer for all.

Thank goodness! I've been thinking about y'all all day.

[birthdaybunnie]

Thank goodness! I've been thinking about y'all all day.

Thank you Fuzzi,
My MIL is such a classy lady and a cut-up too. When she got back from surgery, she was introducing all of us to the folks who brought her up. She joked with the plastic surgeon about plumping up her lips and fixing her eyes.

Thanks to all...You are a great bunch :clap:

[MamaTyson74]

I try not to pray about anything material.......but I have to ask for prayers from yall. We are waiting on information to come back on a house we want!! Please pray that it works out!!! We really need a larger house and this one would be perfect. My kids wouldnt have to change schools and we cant wait till next summer because then Shane will not be home.

[777]

I have to ask for prayers for the Clark family. Two and a half years ago someone was taken from them by the hands of a murderer. Well monday the trial starts and they need all the strength they can get as they have to sit threw this horrible ordeal. We are all just praying for Justice for the family that we can all get threw this and start to have closure on this horrible thing that has touched our life. Please help me in praying for them that this can all be behind us. God Bless! Thank You !

Just got the news he confessed. Thank You God there will be no trial! Prayers really did help. Thank You From my mouth to your ears

[XC9]

Just ask, prayers really do work. Glad the guy confessed and there didn't have to be a trial. This is horrendous on both sides (Victims and perpetraters families). Most of the criminals families don't believe what they are hearing because no one wants to admit their mom, dad. brother etc. would do such a heinous crime. Glad things worked out for the Clarks in this situation. No trial IS great.

[BelieveInHim]

I want to ask prayers for my father. I have mentioned in post he was diagnosed with lung cancer. It's been 3 months now. He had to go to ICU this week and the lung doctor told me it was time to make him comfortable. He didn't say that he shouldn't keep on with chemo. Now, daddy is struggling very hard to make the decision to stop everything or to see if Chemo for a bit longer may prolong his life. His breathing is getting very labored. To add to the fact he is also in heart failure due to the pressure on his heart from the fluid in his lungs. Please pray for the Lord's will to be done. I do not want my daddy to suffer and want what God's will is as I know it is for His glory this is happening. Prayer is powerful and right now, my daddy, my momma and my sister, me and our kids needs as many as we can get. Daddy is the only grandfather that my kids have really known. My oldest is pregnant with her first child and to make things worse, not only is she losing her grandfather to cancer her husband is also losing his as he has been given 6 months at most. We will all be with him again, so please lift him up and ask God to give him peace.

[blessedmom]

Believe in Him,

I will be praying for your dad! I know this has to be hard on all of ya'll. One of my very close friends just found out her dad has lung cancer also. I know God can meet your dad's needs and give all of you the peace you need right now! :prey::bhug:

[betsy]

You, your dad, and all of your family are in my prayers. What a terrible decision to have to make. But if you put it in God's hands he will answer.

[XC9]

Your family is in my prayers. God will give all the strength they need and do what his will is. Trust in God because he knows what is right. Prayers for all tonight. God bless all and may all have a peaceful night.

[fuzzis]

Please keep jmb and jbrack in your thoughts; he's back to see the specialist tomorrow.

[g8rfan]

Prayers please for Betsy. She's back in the hospital. She had been feeling bad for the last few days. Talked to her today around lunch time and she sounded pretty bad. I was supposed to take her to the doctor's tomorrow but I guess it got so bad that she went to the ER tonight :( I just got home (was at the Saints game) and got her message on my machine. Called the ER and they said she had been admitted. I didn't want to call her room at this hour so I'll have to wait till morning and give her a call and see whats going on. I'll stop in and see her some time tomorrow and give you all a better update then.

[virgo]

Prayers please for Betsy. She's back in the hospital. She had been feeling bad for the last few days. Talked to her today around lunch time and she sounded pretty bad. I was supposed to take her to the doctor's tomorrow but I guess it got so bad that she went to the ER tonight :( I just got home (was at the Saints game) and got her message on my machine. Called the ER and they said she had been admitted. I didn't want to call her room at this hour so I'll have to wait till morning and give her a call and see whats going on. I'll stop in and see her some time tomorrow and give you all a better update then.

Oh no! I was a little worried last night because I tried to call her twice and she didn't answer. It was kind later in the evening, like around 9 p.m., but I knew she hadn't been feeling well.

Sending up some prayers, Betsy! I hope you get to feeling better!!!

[Baloo]

Betsy, my prayers are with you! You are such a sweetie and I hate to hear that you are back in the hospital. Get well soon! :bhug:

[fuzzis]

Please keep jbrack and jmb in your thoughts and prayers today. He's having by-pass this morning.

[meemsterrocz]

Prayers going up for jbrack and jmb and all surgeons and hospital staff involved ... for a successful procedure and quick recovery. God Bless.

[birthdaybunnie]

Prayers for all people and families going through these difficult times.

[fuzzis]

jbrack is out of surgery; everything went as expected. Around 3:00, jmb said it would be 2 hours in the recovery room.

[lwood]

Prayers on the way ......

[Hermione]

Any update on jbrack?

[jmb]

He's on the couch snoring! lol He got out yesterday afternoon, had a comfortable 2 1/2 hour ride home, and is still sore but each day is a bit better. He's on blood thinners now and has to be tested weekly in the beginning to make sure the dose is correct. Goes back two weeks from today to get the staples removed.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. :bhug:

[XC9]

Glad things seem to be moving into the "back to normal" swing again. Prayers will continue to be said. Coumadin is very hard to get regulated so please do not get to irritated if the first few weeks due to changes in the medicine the doctor will have to make. Do as the old Doc says and Mr. Jeff will be good as new.

[lwood]

I need prayer I have felt horrible and in bed all day but I have to go to physical therapy in the morning, I feel like crap...........

[Maggie-Doodle]

lwood, prayers have been sent. Hope you feel better soon!

[lwood]

Woke up this morning feeling much better, must have been a 24hr thing, I changed therapy to 1pm but not because of being sick. Prayers going up for every body every day even when I don't get on line.

[bratprincess1920]

I really need prayer. I'd prefer not to broadcast the reason on the internet, though. I hope you guys understand :(

[XC9]

As long as you are asking, I can only ask he hear your prayers that being said, all prayers being said.

[lwood]

I really need prayer. I'd prefer not to broadcast the reason on the internet, though. I hope you guys understand :(


Praying for you!!!!

[Maggie-Doodle]

I really need prayer. I'd prefer not to broadcast the reason on the internet, though. I hope you guys understand :(

We don't need a reason...all we need to know is that there is a need. Prayers have been sent. Good luck with whatever your burden is. :smt023

[bratprincess1920]

Thanks you guys. I think some of your prayers worked tonight. I've had a huge burden on me for some months now, and tonight I was able to forget about it for a brief while.

[Maggie-Doodle]

Thanks you guys. I think some of your prayers worked tonight. I've had a huge burden on me for some months now, and tonight I was able to forget about it for a brief while.


Praise the Good Lord! Prayers DO work. knee mail continuing! Good luck with whatever burden you.

[lwood]

Thanks you guys. I think some of your prayers worked tonight. I've had a huge burden on me for some months now, and tonight I was able to forget about it for a brief while.


GOD is very good to us even in our troubles. My 1st husband treated me like crap and I prayed and prayed for him to come back to me and my 3 girls but God saw better things down the road. I now have a man who is very good to me and treats my kids with love of a real father. Thank God for unanswered prayers.:clap:

[jbrack]

Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and prayers. I am getting better each day. Ya'll are great!!:grouphug:

[Maggie-Doodle]

jbrack, prayers continue for you and jmb. IF you had open heart surgery like my hubby (they opened him up like a can of sardines) it will be a slow recovery. Granted he had MAJOR problems during and after surgery but it just plain takes times to heal. Just take one day at a time and take care of yourself.

We got thru the ordeal with the love and grace of God...and ONLY with His love and grace. You will too....just DON'T overdo it and listen to the doctors. :)

[BelieveInHim]

To those of you who remembered my daddy and family in your prayers, thank you very much. We buried him today, the angels came to get him Tuesday morning. He is at peace now. Please continue to pray for us. Your prayers have been felt. My daughters husband also lost his grandfather a week ago Saturday night. As she is pregnant with my first grandchild her husband and her are going through a very hard time. Lift her up please and pray for the Lord to keep the baby healthy and safe in this hard time in their lives.

[Maggie-Doodle]

Believe, I am so sorry for your loss. I have lost my dad too and I know how it feels. Prayers will continue for you and your whole family. Just remember he IS at peace and is looking down on you and will ALWAYS be in your heart.

Prayers going up for your daughter and her husband and the new life they are bringing forth. May God richly bless you all.

[XC9]

Prayers said for your family and son-in-laws family also. God be with y'all and may a sweet precious little healthy grandchild enter your familys life soon.

[lwood]

Prayer's being said for you Believe, I know the loss of parents and grandparents are hard and we cannot get through it without the prayer of friends. So sorry for your loss.

[bratprincess1920]

This has to do with the request that I didn't explain awhile back.

I'm in therapy for anxiety and depression, and I'm supposed to be taking Lexapro. I quit taking the medicine awhile back because it made me sick, and didn't seem to do anything but interfere with my school work for the worse. I'm supposed to see my GP and have him put me on something else, but haven't yet.

I've been having a series of very bad days lately, but thanks to my wonderful hiding skills, no one knows, except maybe my boyfriend, but that's because he's around me enough to see. I need prayer that I get over this soon, because I don't know how much longer I can handle it.

[Peppern49]

bratprincess1920, please know that we are here for you, praying, listening. But do try to get help asap. This isn't something that you need to try to handle alone.
Promise to call someone.

[bratprincess1920]

I'm supposed to see my therapist next week, so I can talk to her then. I just have a very very hard time reaching out to people, because I have very poor social skills and don't know how to talk to people. This thread right here is the most I have ever reached out besides some crying sessions with my boyfriend.

[Baloo]

princess, know that many thoughts and prayers are with you and that you are not alone in your struggle... Please do continue to seek help and know that there are many who understand your struggle! Feel free to send me a pm if you ever just want to chat... My heart felt thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope that you know that our Savior is always with you and that you will make it through this and that it will pass and brighter days are ahead! :bhug: