iPrayer 6/5/12

Summer is here, but it's not hot in Louisville! Cold enough I had to switch to a sweater just to sit outside today with the kids! Well, I suppose technically it's still Spring for another couple of weeks....

I have to admit that one prayer has already been answered before we even start! Otherwise you would not be receiving this email! I've needed to write to you all for more than a week, but....

I had looked EVERYWHERE (I thought) for my mini-laptop! It is the only computer I use at home! Anyway, having totally given up looking for the computer, I asked Sam if I could borrow his later. Just then, I glanced down beside the couch and realized that I could see the edge of the case for the computer. It was under a little plastic briefcase. I picked up the briefcase and underneath was the computer case. But it was empty! Then I saw the charger, still plugged in, but attached to nothing! I showed Sam and was amazed. Suddenly I looked again at that dumb briefcase...why was is so heavy? Sure enough, I opened it up and there was the tiny laptop, stashed inside by...Grace? I don't know, but needless to say, I was both annoyed and thrilled. Ah well...joys of kids!

Two of these requests are for tomorrow, so one way or the other I had to email this out!!

By the way, just a housekeeping thing, I am going to try to send you all a test email soon from a service called Constant Contact, which will make these look much cooler, but more importantly, it should make it so I can zip out an email to everyone at the same time from anywhere, even my phone! We will see! You may have to click on "allow images from this person" or something to really get it to work.... 


Not on our email list? Send me a note to: iprayerlady@doowop.com and I will add you to the mailing list, then you too can be one of the first to know when prayer is needed! Many times urgent requests and updates are only shared to the mailing list!

Let's start with a prayer, feel free to read it (or skip it) and then say your own, you don't need my help! Anyone who has seen the amazing results of God's work through your diligent (and sometimes hurried :-) ) prayer can tell you these ladies are Prayer Warriors!!!

Lord God, I just want to lift up these ladies to You tonight. You are the only One who knows when each person will open this site, which one will be close it without really reading, which will be read and forgotten, and which will be prayed over repeatedly. But we pray together Lord, with one purpose and with one heart over time and space, to You, the One True God. We love You and ask that Your Holy Spirit would guide us and help us to know what to pray and remind us to lift up these requests again when it is time. Thank You for allowing us to be used in this amazing way. In Jesus' Name we pray, Amen.

Request #1: My friend who we have so many times prayed for, who has been slammed this year with a divorce, his wife's remarriage, announcement that she is pregnant again from this person, and then her decision that she is taking the kids and moving far away, has his big court hearing tomorrow, Wednesday June 6th. His lawyer has given him little hope that the courts will side with him. To the outside observer it appears that she is the one who has a "stable" home life. The truth, that he had to sell their home when she moved out, that she left him, etc etc, will likely not be recognized. All their "friends" who might speak for him, were really her friends. All the kids' teachers worked with her. But yet, in all this, he does not give up. Planning today to go get a haircut etc. I promised we would pray. He does not know God, but God knows him, and his heart, and these 3 sweet kids.

Request #2: Tomorrow a close friend of Derema's, Denise, is having a hernia repair. This is another of SEVERAL repairs and it is so frustrating for her family. Let's pray that this is fixed once and for all, and that she will have a very fast recovery. Also for her teenage daughter and husband.

Request #3: A coworker was in a car accident yesterday which (if you are weak stomached skip this part) literally peeled back a corner of his face on the right side!! He had lots of stitches, and they say the eye will be fine, which I'm told is shocking to believe if you look at him. More amazingly, he plans to work tomorrow!

Request #4: Shannon, who we have prayed for before on this, finally found out some info from her tests about the stomach pain she has been having! Here is her report to us: (I asked if I could share her email and she said "share away!" 

"I have three ulcers in my stomach, some kind of infection in my colon (suppose to take major antibiotics for it) and have been diagnosed with Barret's esophagus... No dysplasia at this point, but have to get scoped in 6 months to see how things are going."

Request #5: Also from Shannon's email: "As for my dad, he is monitoring the cancer every three months right now. No surgery or radiation at this point."

Request #6: My Thirty-One lady, Angela asked for prayer as well. Here is her email:

"I am having a procedure tomorrow. It's just my stomach. Remember, they thought that I had cancer but after the CT and biopsy we have found that it isn't! THANK GOD! So now I am undergoing MANY procedures to find out WHAT it is. Please keep me in your prayers as I am very nervous about being put under. Ugh."

Request #7: Ok, make fun, but I have to ask for this: Thomas and Grace are in swim lessons for 30 minutes each day this week. She is at 9am and he is at 9:40. But so far, Grace has had one lesson yesterday (we managed to oversleep today) in which she spent half the time refusing to get in, and Thomas has had 2. Today he was so frightened that he was practically having a panic attack in the water! I really really want them to be able to at least tread water and not become hysterical, because they are both old enough to be in a situation where they may need to know! I just hate making them do this when they are so totally terrified! Tonight at dinner Thomas kind of absent mindedly said "I don't really like swimming lessons. Oh, I already said that like a million times. Sorry." And he laughed nervously. I told him it was alright, it was because it is on his mind that he doesn't want to go tomorrow. :-(

Request #8: Our Vacation Bible School starts 2 weeks from yesterday and I'm still thinking of things I have to do to get ready (I'm the director this year) so I would LOVE if you took a half second to pray that all the planning, volunteering, decorating, praying etc would get done according to God's will. :-)

Request #9: I got this email from Ellen-

"Found out yesterday that mom has dementia.  She is on medication for it and doing pretty good most of the time.  At night she gets lost around the house. Can't find her bedroom etc.  Occasionally, at night she doesn't know me....  Most always thinks there are other people in the house that could help get her up when she falls.  She fell twice yesterday, at 1:30 am and again at 10:30 am....Last night she ask me if I turned her tv off because there was no picture on it.  Her tv was on and had a picture.  She was looking at the oven on her kitchen stove!  Her nurse left me a booklet to read so I'll know how to help her. Keep us in your prayers."

I'm sure there are many more. I will send updates as I get them. Thanks for your patience, this was a really long one.

Two brief requests: ( I know, no soliciting....)

1) A New Hope Pregnancy Resource Center (Bullitt Co)

We're still in need of DIAPERS size 4, 5, 6 only. Several of our clients have also asked for baby 

laundry detergent and we have NONE! Thanks!

and

2) On Sunday April 30th 2012, Leo Irizarry was tragically taken from us. As a 2 year old, mildly autistic toddler, Leo had a very giving and lovable nature. He always wore a smile and loved to watch musicals and played the piano.The grieving family has a financial burden of $4,000 in funeral costs and is raising money to pay back the loan. Any gift you can give is needed and greatly appreciated. Any excess of the $4,000, will be donated to the Autism Society in 

Leonardo’s name. Donations may also be given at any Louisville Fifth-Third Bank. Just mention Leo’s name.

Feel free to print it, or pass it, or pray for it! :-)

Send me any more you think of or hear.

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iprayerlady@doowop.com

"Rejoice always! Pray constantly. Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (HCSB)

2 More Requests

Two more requests to add to this week. :-) Thanks for your diligence!


Request #4: Lisa got the results back from her tests last week, and they are not good. :-( She found out that the cancer she beat 5 years ago has returned. "Lymphoma in neck, groin & liver area. Dr says Same stuff as before, should respond like before too." Let's pray that they can beat it again and permanently this time. Also for peace for her and her family, as I know this is a scary time.

History:  Lisa- "There is a blockage in the left carotid artery (in my neck) and I am on an aspirin a day to ward off a stroke. Just trying to see what all we are dealing with b-4 any meds or procedures.  They don’t know the percentage of the blockage yet either." but there is also good news! "Went this morning for bloodwork and echo stress tests. ( ultrasounds of your heart on treadmill etc). They have already called me back on the echo stress test and said all the chambers, arteries, and all functions of my heart are normal!!     They should have the blood test results back next week and we will see how that is!" 

Request #5: A friend of mine, Tiffany, since I was about 11 years old, just found out that her Dad might have cancer. She lost her mother to cancer in the Eighth Grade, which you can imagine was life changing. Truly, the years before she died were awful too. We all remember sitting around that night waiting for the phone to ring. And when it did, I thought "it's finally over." Here is her facebook post, she is not a believer, and I think has already lost hope, before they even get the test results: " My dad just called the doctors found Nodules on his Lungs. It could b nothing it could b cancer. I'm FREAKING out!!!!!! He is getting tests n a week. And the a few days after he will get results. my dad is all I have. He can't die. I can't stop crying."

iPrayer 4/30/12

Hi!

I hope the Spring is treating you, and your house and cars....nicely! We are having a roaring wild weather spell here! Hail of all sizes in one yard, deep enough to consider practically snow!!!

Let's say a prayer before a few very sad requests, and a few great praises!

Father God, 

We pray that You would allow us the couple of minutes it will take to read and respond to these requests. We pray for Your Holy Spirit to remind us of these things, remind us of who to pray for and what to say, as we go about our day. Thank you for Your constant love and attention. Thank You for always knowing what we need before we ask and for taking care of problems before we know we have them. Let us stay safe and honor You always, In Jesus Name, Amen.

Request #1: Robin sent me the sad news that her niece's good friend Rachel lost their baby last night. The 2 1/2 year old drown in a pool yesterday. :-( This is the baby boy we collected some things for awhile ago. His name was Leo. No word yet on funeral arrangements. What a sad story. I had heard this on the news, not knowing who they were, and right away said a prayer. I had hoped all would be well, as the initial report was that the child had been taken to Kosair. :-(

Request #2/Praise: Lisa- "There is a blockage in the left carotid artery (in my neck) and I am on an aspirin a day to ward off a stroke. Just trying to see what all we are dealing with b-4 any meds or procedures.  They don’t know the percentage of the blockage yet either." but there is also good news! "Went this morning for bloodwork and echo stress tests. ( ultrasounds of your heart on treadmill etc). They have already called me back on the echo stress test and said all the chambers, arteries, and all functions of my heart are normal!!     They should have the blood test results back next week and we will see how that is!"

Request #3: From Ronnie -Just had an update from 2 doctors that are working on Billy. His triglycerides are in the 3000's, they have to do a procedure called plasmapheresis, in laymen's terms, all the fat in his blood are affecting the vessels around his brain, so this is kinda like an oil change, the have to flush all of that out to give him the best chance to survive. His cardiologist said that he may not survive all that he has been through. It's really bad! =\ 

History: (Billy was the music minister at our church a long time ago.) I will be giving updates on my Facebook page where you can read about Billy's progress athttp://facebook.com/helloimbarryYou do not have to be my friend to see the status updates. I have the most public profile possible.

Request #4: Lucas, a 3 year old, has been having an odd health issue, in which he goes into a asthma-type breathing issue combined with a very high fever (anywhere from 100-104) and then it will all go away again just as suddenly. It's been going on for sometime, and just as we all decide he is back to normal, here we go again. Let's pray that it will stabilize and the doctor will pinpoint what is causing it. They keep giving the "probably a viral infection" answer for a couple of years off and on.

Happy Derby Week! (If you don't live in Kentucky, click here, it's all we do here!!!) 

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"Rejoice always! Pray constantly. Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (HCSB)

March Madness!!

Happy March Madness!!! 

I can't get over that this year is 1/4 over already! We just got the Christmas stuff out didn't we? And now it's time for the Final Four! 

For those of you who aren't in Kentucky, (or who are but don't watch tv, facebook, email, or read...ok just kidding) The University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky -our two biggest local teams- are competing this Saturday night at 6pm for one of 2 places in the final game to see who is the best team in the country. Around here everything is turning Red or Blue!!!!!!!!

We have 6 requests and 2 praises (which of course always come with more requests, don't they?) Thanks for your time!

BTW: Do you know a "Prayer Panther" (as my Aunt loves to call it)? Don't want to be a Panther, how about "Prayer Partner" or "Pretty Prayer," whatever you call her, call her up or fb her or tweet her "@Panther want to pray?" or whatever, and tell her about us! Then pass me her email and I will add her to the list! 

Also don't forget we have a website too! http://iprayerladies.blogspot.com/ Same things you see here, but can't hurt to pass it on!

*Just so you know, I never share this list, and there is only one other person who even has access to this account! I asked Derema early on to be our on-call Emailstress, just in case there is a major need we want to pass along at a time I can't get to the computer! Plus, we never use last names, and depending on the situation, sometimes not even first names!! So you tell your favorite prayer, she is safe with us!

Thanks again, here we go!

Request #1: An unspoken request for a iPrayer lady trying to make a big decision! Please pray that God will take care of the details and she can just follow His will and the weight she feels on her will be lifted.

Request #2: We need prayer for a friend who has suffered a great loss of a very little gift. There will be difficult decisions to make in the next few days. Please keep she and her husband and family on your mind and in your prayers.

These next 3 come to us from an iPrayer lady's Church prayer list! Thanks Robin!!

Request #3: Darrell and Leslie- Their daughter, Anna, is going to have open heart surgery for a valve replacement on Monday, April 2nd.  They would appreciate your prayers.

 

Request #4: Ryan and Jennifer-  Jennifer's sister, Cindy, is pregnant with her third child.  She miscarried her last child at 17 weeks.  Cindy has Factor V disease (a blood clotting disorder) and it causes complications during pregnancy.  Although the pregnancy is going well so far (she is only 11 weeks along) it is still very early.  She is supposed to be taking injections that will help her blood to not clot, however due to the cost we found out she has not started these yet.  We know her blood is clotting and she has small clots in her arms and legs already.  Please pray she will start taking the injections soon as she has family members that have given her the money for the injections.  Pray that her pregnancy goes well and that the Factor V disease does not cause problems.

 

Request #5: Sebastian and Marea: Marea's co-worker lost two young family members this week.  The first was a 17 year old girl, named Brittany, who died in a car accident.  The other was a 15 year old girl (I don't know her name), who committed suicide which they believe was related to a school bullying situation.  Please pray for these two families.

Request #6: Robin's Grandmother has been admitted to the hospital with MRSA and was previously diagnosed with congestive heart failure. 

Praise #1: My beautiful 5 year old daughter apparently has been struggling with her vision for sometime, so through an intricate set of circumstances, I ended up getting her an appointment at the optometrist in preparation for Kindergarten next year, which is not required any longer. They caught the problem!! She is now in little pink (or purple depending on the day) glasses! Thanks to God for sending us to the professionals! Let's pray the glasses stay in one piece and truly help her vision.

Praise #2: An iPrayer lady from our group just found out that her skin cancer is NOT the dangerous kind and this can be easily removed! She will have to have several minor "surgeries" on it over the next months, but still a major praise!

Thanks for your diligence!

Just for fun: (Let the record show I am both a UK and UofLfan. But this is cute...

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"Rejoice always! Pray constantly. Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (HCSB)

iPrayer 4/26/11 Happy Easter

Hi!

Ok, so I took the month off because it has been crazy busy! Easter was such a blessing and (even though I was running around doing tons of things at the same time) I thought it was great fun! Hope you had a great one too! Did the Easter Bunny bring you anything? :-)

But, the prayer requests don't stop just because we do!

Without further ado (what's that mean anyway).....

Lord God, we pray that Your will would be done, even in our prayers. Let us even pray for the things you want us to pray for. We pray Father that your hand would be on all of these requests, and the many, many we do not know anything about. We want to praise You for Easter. For the time when You have told us the story of Your Son Jesus. Of His death and resurrection. You could easily have achieved our Salvation without us ever knowing it, but You did not. You allow us to know the amazing story and be saved through it. You give us the opportunity to know You better. Keep us safe Lord, and I pray you would bless everyone who reads this, everyone who takes 5 minutes to say a prayer for these people. Hear us Lord, as You always do. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Request #1: Please pray for Janie's father, Jim, who has had a heart attack. She is at the VA Hospital with him now.

Request #2: Focus on the Family: (April 12) Frank Schwendeman, who had a remarkable (miraculous) recovery from serious lung cancer last summer when we all prayed is now in critical condition in a South Carolina hospital because of unexpected side-effects of the radiation treatments he received then.  He is in the ICU of a local hospital there and his progress has been very slow since he was admitted last Thursday. His life too hangs in the balance. Frank has been a tireless pro-life worker in Central Kentucky for decades and is significantly responsible for the large number of pro-life legislators from that area.

Request #3: Focus on the Family: (April 12) This morning, Rep. Dewayne Bunch (R-Dist. 82), a Kentucky State Representative who serves Whitley County and parts of Laurel County, was critically injured attempting to break up a fight between two male students at Whitley County High School, where he works as a teacher. Reports indicate that he sustained a serious head injury.

According to news reports, "Bunch was transported to Baptist Regional Medical Center for treatment. According to Whitley County Schools Superintendent Scott Paul, Bunch was going to be moved to a hospital in Lexington." Ryan Alessi of CN|2 is reporting that Rep. Bunch has since been airlifted to The University of Kentucky Medical Center.

Also See Update Below.

Request #4: We need to pray for Barbara to have healing please.

History: Barbara- She had to have her gall bladder removed (luckily, they were able to do it Laparoscopically) on Monday night.They have kept her in the hospital since then, and said she may have a minor infection, they are doing tests to find out. There is also a concern that she may be having a liver problem, and they have done a biopsy to find out, but do not have results back yet. Please keep her in your prayers. She was sick off and on throughout the holidays as well.

Request #5: From Barbara: Karen is a friend of a family member,She is very ill with cancer, She is asking if you would send her a birthday card as soon as you can.The family needs prayers and LOVE no matter who it may come from. Karen Wehunt 13810 Megan Dr. Justin Texas 76247. Thank You and God Bless You. Love To All Barbara

Request #6: Laura: Oh nooooooooo....woke up this morning with true laryngitis.....a fate worse than death for someone like me. I CAN'T TALK!!!

Request #7: Beth: Frank & the team in Honduras say thanks for the prayers.
Feel free to send me more as you hear them or think of them! I will create another list in the next few days to catch us up again!

Update:  (April 14) A Kentucky lawmaker remains in critical condition on April 14, two days after he was injured trying to break up a fight between two high school students. A statement from Representative Dewayne Bunch's family indicated his condition had not changed at the University of Kentucky Hospital. The statement also thanked the community for support and prayers. Whitley County sheriff Colan Harrell said Bunch, a teacher at Whitley County High School, was punched in the head and fell on April 12. His head hit the tile floor.

Thanks so much for all your time!

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"Rejoice always! Pray constantly. Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (HCSB)

iPrayer Week of 2/14 Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Happy Valentine's Day!   

Hope your week is a great one!

Request #1: Sam's Mom had a heart attack on Saturday afternoon, about 3pm. She is home today and doing really really well. They said it was a slight blockage, probably, in the very bottom edge of the artery that leads to the bottom of her heart. Nothing to be done about it except rest (no work for a month Yipee!!!!) and then exercise to strengthen the muscle.

Request #2: Derema- My Co-Worker, Rob, has been diagnosed with Cancer. It is Lymphoma. 

Praise: Denise- is very blessed to have witnessed Brandon asking Sarah Elizabeth to marry him!! She said YES!! Praying for them both & many blessings!! Love that we are part of their "family"!!

Hi!

I know it's been awhile, but what a crazy, snowy, January we've had!!!

I'm wasting no (more) time and jumping right into the requests:

Request #1: From BC- A 13teen yr. old boy who just had a cancerous tumor removed from his spine. the surgery went well they got 90% but he will have to go to Tennessee for further treatment and they are not sure of the outcome because it is a rare form only 9 cases reported in the US. His mother is a brand new Christian and needs our prayers to hold on to the little faith she has right now. His name is Andrew and her's is Regina.

Request #2: From BC- The second one is a couple in Haiti who are missionaries, the wife is nine months pregnant. they have arrested the husband but will not charge him with a crime but they also will not let him go. His name is David and they did not give her name.

Request #3: Cyndi - I got up extra early today....need to be at the hospital at 7am for Alex's surgery. Praying the surgery and recovery goes smoothly. (Tonsils Out today)

Request #4: As Dr. Tackett comments, please be in prayer for our brothers and sisters in Egypt: One of my former students is married and living in Cairo with their two precious children. Another student’s father is on dialysis there and needs to get to the hospital three times a week. She was visiting her brother in Australia when all of this happened and is wrestling with the “terrible worry that rises in my heart” for her family and for her country. This is not a minor situation. The outcome could be even more serious. Please pray that God will protect His children there and that He will bring this to a good end. http://deltackett.com/2011/01/28/praying-for-egypt/

Request #5:Connie- I am attending Dena's funeral today. Thirty-eight is far too young to die. Please keep her children, Karlee Jo and Carson, in your prayers.

Request #6: MJ- Our friend Chris and his family found out that the man across the street from them has broken into their home SEVERAL times and taken lots of things including jewelry and money. He apparently saw them hide a key for a friend, and let himself in. He has confessed to the police. No idea what will happen now, but they told them they should not expect to recover much if anything.

  

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Only 4 Days Remaining Until Christmas. I know these are heavy for the holidays, but life goes on no matter what. So, we need to be diligent in praying no matter what. I also realize I said I wasn't sending out another this week, but well, it wouldn't wait. :-)

²¹ She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”
 ²² All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: ²³ “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). Matthew 1:21-23

Some Christmas readings from the Bible:
Luke 2 : 1-20, - Luke tells the traditional nativity story.

Matthew 1-2, - Joseph visited by an Angel and Story of the Magi.
John 1 : 1-18, - John's Gospel reveals how Jesus was destined to be born from the very beginning of time.
1 John 4:7-14 - Reminds us of God's love for us in giving His Son to be born as a human baby.
Isaiah 9:2,6,7  - The prophet Isaiah foretells the coming of the Prince of Peace.

Request #1: Robin- Friends of a friend were in a tragic accident last night. Julie, Rick & 8 yr old daughter, Hayley were going to Alabama to spend Christmas with family. Drunk driver hit them from behind & pushed them into the car in front. Hayley was killed instantly. Julie & Rick are in ICU in Huntsville. Rick's injuries are life-threatening. Pray for this innocent family who were torn apart because someone chose to drink & drive.

Request #2: Connie- A co-worker, Josh, stepped into his backyard to let their dogs potty and slipped on ice.  He has shattered his hip and will be having surgery today.  He's only 37 and may have to have a hip replacement.  The doctor told him and his wife that it's the worse hip break he's seen other than from car accidents.  The wife also works with me at the library and is "freaking out" to quote another co-worker.   With both of them out, we will be very short-staffed at the library, so say a prayer for us too!

Requests #3: Shannon- Original request (sent 12/17):
Just received news that my coworker Jan and her husband have just made the very difficult decision to discontinue his chemo treatments due to complications caused by the toxicity.  He had a scan done as well and chemo has not been working, which further validated their decision.  They have called in hospice and my coworker will be working from home during this difficult time.  Please pray for Jan and her husband. Update from Jan (as of 12/20):   As many of you are aware, my husband was  admitted to Hosparus at Norton Pavilion this morning. Given his condition,  they are speculating that he has very little time left - days to possibly a week.  They are doing what they can to keep him comfortable which is no longer possible at home.   I will not be working during this time. I appreciate all of your support during this very difficult time.

Request #4: Carmen- Ok so Noah hasn't been out of bed today, he is throwing up, headache, and high fever! Are you serious?!?! My poor kid can't get a break either!  No I kinda wish it was something like strep, instead of the unknown. He has done this 3 times in a week, might be migraines. He is worrying me to death, just hoping it is completely unrelated to the bump on his nose. Trying not to worry and patiently wait for pathology report. (4 hours ago)

Request #5 & Update: Brodie Family- We spent most of the afternoon and evening in the ICU Trauma unit again today. I received a phone call at 11:50 tonight that my sweet, kind-hearted Louisville adopted Mom had passed away 30 minutes after she was taken off life support. Cathern "Granny" Board was a wonderful, loving women of God with a true servants heart. Her smile & cheerful spirit will be missed! She & her husband were married 60 years!

Original Request: Katherine- Please pray for my Granny Board. She took a bad fall tonight and the doctors don't expect her to make it through the night. It's a really hard time as it is for the family. So please send a few prayers tonight. Thanks. 

Request #6: (Revised) Carrie- Makayla is having surgery over Christmas break to remove her tonsils and adenoids.  Makayla is in Kindergarten and very nervous and scared. Please remember to say a prayer for her over the Christmas break.  Her surgery is Tuesday the 21st!!!

Update: From Kelly- Jaxon is much better!!! It was strep and with antibiotics he is much better!!!

Original Request: My Poor Jaxon has a temp of 103. this morning....

Update: From Me! I was worried about Thomas before, and it turns out he also had strep (last week) and again, 1 day worth of antibiotics stopped it in its tracks! Thanks to God for penicillin!

This is another ladies' prayer group online that I found: Very cute!

http://srccgirlfriends.blogspot.com/2010/09/yada-yada-prayer-group.html

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"Rejoice always! Pray constantly. Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (HCSB)

Merry Christmas and December Requests!

Merry Christmas!

²¹ She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”
 ²² All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: ²³ “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). Matthew 1:21-23

Some Christmas readings from the Bible:
Luke 2 : 1-20, - Luke tells the traditional nativity story.

Matthew 1-2, - Joseph visited by an Angel and Story of the Magi.
John 1 : 1-18, - John's Gospel reveals how Jesus was destined to be born from the very beginning of time.
1 John 4:7-14 - Reminds us of God's love for us in giving His Son to be born as a human baby.
Isaiah 9:2,6,7  - The prophet Isaiah foretells the coming of the Prince of Peace.

With Only 9 Days Remaining Until Christmas, I have attached several Christmas Prayers at the bottom. If you want to read more about them, you can look at the very bottom and I attached the links to these pages. 

Also, I learned a new trick on facebook that you may be interested in. You can go to the search box and type in "prayer" and at the bottom of the list click on "More Results for Prayer." This will give you anyone who has specifically asked for prayer recently.

Be safe in the ice and snow!!!! One little personal request: Thomas has popped up with a low grade fever today and sore throat. Ugg. Let's pray whatever it is will be gone soon!

Here is my Christmas Card to you, shared to me by several others already! It's soooo neat. Best one I've ever seen. Click Here: To See the Christmas Angel. 
Now, on with the iPrayers:

Request #1: From Carrie- Makayla is having surgery over Christmas break to remove her tonsils and adenoids.  Makayla is in Kindergarten and very nervous and scared. Please remember to say a prayer for her over the Christmas break.  I think her surgery may be scheduled for Monday the 20th.

Request #2: From Amber- I am asking for prayer today for my sister, Heather. She is having major surgery where she is having two of the vertebrae in her neck fused together. Please pray for wisdom for the doctors and guidance for their hands and a calming peace for my sister. Thank you so much to all my faithful prayer warriors!!!

Request #3: From Kelly- My Poor Jaxon has a temp of 103. this morning....

Request #4: From Gregory- It's sooo cold out! My prayer goes out to the homeless people that don't have any place to go. See we sometimes have to take the focus off ourself & think about the people that don't have. Just some food for thought!!!

Request #5: From Kayla- Just got back from seeing my grandmother. Please pray for her. She's doing better than yesterday, but still needs the power of prayer. I know you're a fighter, just fight harder. I love you Memaw.

Request #6: From Claire, A Chaplain- I am asking everyone to say a prayer for "Darkhorse" 3rd Battalion 5th Marines and their families. They are fighting it out in Afghanistan & they 

have lost 9 marines in 4 days. IT WOULD BE NICE TO SEE the message spread if more could pass it on, it would be greatly appreciated.

Request #7: From Susan- Please everyone , would you say a prayer for my cousin. He lives in Nicholasville and he has throat cancer and the Dr. said he has about 2 months to live. He is not a Christian :-(

Update: From Suzanne- ‎3 year old Steven Acree went home to be with the Lord 1:20pm Dec. 9....his short life has made a big impact on many...his courage, bravery and strength ...surely God had an amazing set up for him in heaven. Praise: The auction/dinner to raise money for Stevies' funeral, raised more than enough to meet their goal! 

From Previous iPrayer Request: Suzanne - Please pray for my friend Amy's nephew Stevey...he is 3 years old and has been in remission for the past 8 or so months...The medulla blastoma is back. 

Previous Update: My dear friend Amy's nephew has been sent home with hospice, there is nothing else they can do for him. They do not have the money to pay for his funeral.

Wave 3 News Article: LA GRANGE, KY (WAVE) - 3 year-old Steven Acree's cancer has returned in the worse case. He had been in remission for over a year, making improvement and thought to be doing well. When Steven started throwing up and complaining of pain. His parents, Josh and Lisa Acree, thought it was a stomach flu but quickly found that it was a result of the large growing tumor on his brain and  and small ones on nodules. Doctors sent Steven home with hospice telling him and his family he doesn't have much longer to live. Steven passed away on December 9.

Steven has 3 siblings, Shane 10, Lindzey 9, and Sammy 4. His parents are Josh and Lisa Acree.

Request #8: Katherine- Please pray for my Granny Board. She took a bad fall tonight and the doctors don't expect her to make it through the night. It's a really hard time as it is for the family. So please send a few prayers tonight. Thanks. 

Merry Christmas!!!!!

“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. ¹¹Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. ¹² This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:10

A Christmas Prayer

Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child,
Make thee a bed, soft, undefiled,
Within my heart, that it may be
A quiet chamber kept for Thee.

My heart for very joy doth leap,
My lips no more can silence keep,
I too must sing, with joyful tongue,
That sweetest ancient song,

Glory to God in highest heaven,
Who unto man His Son hath given
While angels sing with pious mirth.
A glad new year to all the earth!
Martin Luther
A reflective Christmas prayer :
Father God, When your precious Son became a tiny baby in a stable in Bethlehem in poverty and simplicity, you changed our world. As we imagine those surroundings, we join with the shepherds and the wise men in wonder and praise. We thank you for our material lives, praise you for our spiritual lives, and trust in you for our eternal life. Amen.

At present opening time :Lord Jesus, Wise men travelled for miles to bring you the first Christmas presents. So may we, too, remember with thankful hearts the love that comes with each present we open.  We also thank you for the amazing love you have for each of us, and we thank you for the many gifts that you give us. Amen


For those who work on Christmas Day :
Lord.  As I spend today going about my work, help me to put aside any bitterness that I'm not celebrating at home with loved ones. I ask you, Loving Father, to give me a special sense of your presence as I meet people, that I may shed on them the light of the Bethlehem Star, the Spirit of Christmas. Amen.

Children's Dinner Blessing

Happy Birthday, Jesus! We are happy because today is your special day, you were born today, just for us.. We thank you that you came from heaven to earth just for us. Thank you for all you did for us when you were here with us. You taught us how to love each other, help us to remember to be more loving. You taught us how to do the right thing, remind us that you are with us, even when we think no one is looking. We thank you that you didn't just stay a baby in a cradle but you grew up to be our savior and died on the cross for our sins. We thank you that you didn't stay dead but you came alive and went to heaven, opening a way so we can go there too, someday. Thank you for this food and for all our family and friends. Thank you for everyone who helped make this a great day. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Here are the links:

http://oldhamcounty.wave3.com/content/spaghetti-dinner-help-family-steven-acree?utm_source=fcbkiconbig

http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=2007134554829

http://www.prayerguide.org.uk/christmas.htm

http://www.prayer-and-prayers.info/christmas-prayers/

http://blessingsofchristmas.com/christmaspraymeals2.html

iprayer Ladies Group
The Digital Prayer Group
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"Rejoice always! Pray constantly. Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (HCSB)