Before we enter the Prayer Revival, just a few housekeeping matters to go over. (Rulz for those of you in Peshtigo)
1.This is an open thread. Feel free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate.
2. Be kind, be nice. And please don't jump on the furniture.
3. Running with sharp objects? They better be yours!
4. Have a wonderful weekend.
Please submit any prayer requests to me, Annie�s Stew� at apaslo atsign hotmail dot com. Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks unless we receive an update.
Prayer Requests:
10/5 � tbodie Lurker asked for prayers. During surgery for an ablation, they found an external source of afib on an outer wall of the heart. There will be a second procedure done soon.
10/7 � Piper requested prayers for her stepfather, who fell and broke his wrist. He will need surgery to put a plate in. He is in a lot of pain.
10/7 � NR Pax sent an update and thanks for the prayers � mother-in-law�s masses in her chest turned out to be non-cancerous.
10/7 � 496 asked for prayers for the people suffering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 496 is on his third bout of pneumonia in a month, so he could use some prayers, too. His doctors have not figured out yet what is going on.
10/7 � Eromero posted a prayer. �Dear God, Please grant comfort to families suffering worry and despair over relatives missing after the hurricane damage. Give the searchers and rescuers sharp eyes and gentle hands, guide them to any victims� location. Supply survivors with medical treatment and nourishment, place them in safe shelters. Return them to their loved ones. In Christ�s name. Amen.�
10/7 � Marcus T posted the good news that a family member�s cancer is gone. Marcus T�s cancer is gone, as well, so he says to never lose hope, He will show you the way.
10/7 � FenelonSpoke asked for prayers for her church�s rummage sale, and that the township which has purchased land from the church would complete the transaction and pay for the land.
10/12 � Just call me Bill asked for prayers for his 14 year old granddaughter. She is being evaluated by a rheumatologist and her mother is afraid she has lupus. Just call me Bill is asking for prayers for a better diagnosis.
10/16 � FeatherBlade posted a prayer request for his/her stepdad. He was having heart problems, went to the hospital, and they admitted him. He had a stent put in.
10/19 � Jewells said the CT scan showed growth of 3 tumors on her right lung. There are also new bone lesions on her spine, lower back, and ribcage, and fluid around both lungs which will need to be drained. Not great news, but expected after being off chemo since April.
10/26 Update � Jewells had an infusion on 10/17, and all the terrible side effects came back with a vengeance. That�s it. She�s done. NO MORE. She is looking into ivermectin and fenbendazole.
10/19 � mindful webworker asked for prayers for an elderly neighbor�s health, and strength and solace for his wife and family.
10/21 � J proposed a group prayer, on 10/29 at noon (Central) to ask God for an end to the corruption in DC and a return to the American values that made this country great.
10/23 � T gave an update that Vic, who used to do the morning report on Ace, has passed away. He had been in poor health for some time.
10/24 � buzzion asked for prayers for his friend Christina. She is dealing with a lot of struggles right now and could use the positive prayers.
10/24 � B requested prayers for a friend (age 43) who is having heart and lung problems. He had to take �the shot� for work, so B is concerned about what that might mean.
10/25 � Mental Block requests prayers as his prostate cancer journey transitions from active surveillance to deciding between two treatment options: a prostatectomy or 6 weeks of radiation combined with hormone therapy. Treatment will begin by mid-December.
10/26 � FenelonSpoke asked for prayers for her son, a recent college graduate who is looking for work. He was recently offered a job, but the hiring supervisor hasn�t yet worked out the funding for the position. If you could pray that rough places are made smooth, they would appreciate it. Thanks very much.
10/26 � Semi-anonymous requested prayers for D, who suffered one or two moderate strokes last month. He is ambulatory but has lost half of his vision and had to fight with his insurance company for weeks to get approved for in-home rehab, and for M, who is going in for surgery for the amputation of her lower leg due to a non-cancerous but highly invasive tumor.
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10/26 � W sent the following prayer request, with apologies to General Patton �
�Almighty and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, to restrain these immoderate rains election fraud with which we have had to contend. Grant us fair weather for Battle elections. Graciously hearken to us as soldiers American Citizens who call upon Thee that, armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to victory and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies the swamp, and establish Thy justice among men and nations. Amen.�
10/26 � Teresa in Fort Worth asked for prayers. She got some troubling and totally unexpected medical news on 10/25, and is being referred to an oncologist to see where she goes from here. She said she is freaking out because this wasn�t even on the radar. It was found while being tested for something completely unrelated.
10/31 Update � Teresa got confirmation that it is malignant cancer. She will be meeting with doctors this week to start the battle against the cancer.
10/27 � Jim Sunk New Dawn posted an update. He was feeling poorly at the TxMoMe. Aviator (a neurosurgeon) and Nurse Ratchet visited with him for a while, and the doctor gave him a �look over�. He insisted that Jim visit his local ER first thing on Monday. He did so, and was in the hospital until Thursday. Jim was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig�s Disease (ALS). He has a 3-5 year life expectancy. He appreciates a raft of Horde Prayers � y�all is the Best Horde EVER!
10/31 � Nan in AZ is thankful for all the prayers; she got good news from the cardiologist this week that after the heart attack and hospitalization in July, and 3 stents, the ejection fraction is back to normal and the external defibrillator has been discontinued. She has to follow up in 4 months, and will be able to resume full function and work, caring for her 84 year old mom. Good is good!
For submission guidelines and other relevant info, please contact Annie's Stew, who is managing the prayer list. You can contact her at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. If you see a prayer request posted in a thread comment, feel free to copy and paste it and e-mail it to Annie's Stew. She tries to keep up with the requests in the threads, but she's not here all of the time, so she may not see it unless you e-mail it to her. Please note: Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks or so unless we receive an update.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair, persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.