PRAYER REQUESTS & ANSWERED PRAYERS

[Piglet2u]

Thank you so much, Trisch. This weekend as kind of hard as I returned to my weekend pet store work. I cried when I first got in there. It was overwhelming to see all the things I used to enjoy buying my little Oblio all around me. The managers were so sweet and hugged me and let me cry for a couple minutes. They are young ladies and so very nice to me. There were a few more sad moments with a few kind customers, but I made it. If I didn't need the money I would not be doing this.

I did see a very cute little dog with the rescue group that was there, but I don't think I'm ready to adopt another dog yet. Arrow and Oblio were both so special and I don't know if another dog could be as special. It's just too soon. I need to go through my grieving for Oblio and get my home in order and then maybe later in the year or next year I could think about it. Bu that one little one had such sad eyes and was so cute and the same size as Oblio. I just need to pray about it.

Joni, you are so right...whether it's a child or a pet, grieving is very real. Never had had children, these 2 little "baby boys" were like children to me. We communicated and they showed there love and caring to me everyday. I loved them as closely to human children as I could. Even Oblio grieved for almost a year when his brother Arrow passed on 11/24/07. He didn't wag his tail or play with any of his toys for almost a year. Then he came out of it and started wagging his tail and playing again. They had been adopted from the dog pound w/i the same week and had been in the small dog pen together. They recognized each other when they were reunited at their new home. I have so many lovely memories of them both and some wonderful pictures.

Thank you all for your prayers and caring. I'm all alone in my home now and it's nice to know you are all here. God bless you all.

[okasanbear]

(((HUGS))))

[Piglet2u]

Thank you so much, Joni! I needed those hugs from you!!

[BlessedMama]

{{{piglet}}}

You'll know if it's time to adopt again. You're wise to let yourself grieve. I'm so glad they were so understanding at the pet store!

[JeanM]

Piglet, I am so sorry you're hurting so much. I am praying for you.

Love, Jean

[Piglet2u]

Jean, so nice to see you hear again. I hope all is well with you. Your prayers mean so much and I'm sure the Lord is helping me through them.

Trisch, I know your prayers are going up for me, too. Thank you so much. I know the Lord is with me and helping me.
Yes, I'm glad the people in the pet store are being so nice. I do think I need to grieve during this time before bringing a new pet home. It would not be fair to them otherwise. Someday I will have another. I know that Arrow & Oblio would want me to. And I have so much already for them, here.

God bless you all!
Love,
Piglet

[Piglet2u]

Still missing my "little boy" so very much. It just doesn't feel like 'home' anymore.
It's really hard to work in the pet stores on the weekends.
I have to, but my heart is not in it.

[BlessedMama]

Piglet, just do the next thing. No one expects you to be Chipper Charlie. If anything, you may end up ministering to someone else who has lost a beloved fur baby. When we lost Pooh, I was at my first Retreat. I called home that night and my dd told me Pooh had had a seizure that morning. I am glad she was gone quickly, but I just had a hard time about it. I went down to the main room and they had just finished a talk. I asked Teresa if I could hold Mitzi (and she graciously agreed!) and Mitzi and I bonded right then! And sooo many who found out why I was crying came up and offered sympathy and hugs---I said if I had to be away from home, there was no better place to be, where others who understood could comfort me.

HUGS to you! One day at a time. You're right--you have so much love and your beloved boys would want you to go on sharing it. But you'll know when it's time and the right furbaby will be there at that time, too. For now, yes, grieve and just do the next thing. Don't focus too much on too far in the future.

{{{Piglet}}}

[Piglet2u]

Thank you, Trisch. I shared on the MORE thread that my little Oblio mourned for almost a whole year after his brother Arrow passed on. What an example of genuine love our little precious pets give us. We tried taking him for walks and rides and getting him toys and taking him visiting, but he continued to mourn until almost an entire year had passed. My little boy deserves that and more. My love was so great for him and he was such a great "little boy" to me. He had a lion's heart and even with his little 13 lbs, he would put his life on the line for me. He knows how much I love him and his "brother", Arrow. Now I can only thank the Lord for keeping them up there in Heaven and that they are healthy and whole and for knowing that I will see them again. I've gone through several stages of grief and I think I'm repeating some of them. Hurts like this don't go away quickly. Even Oblio knows that.

Thank you for your prayers.

[Piglet2u]

Hi everyone. I thought I'd check in and see how you all are doing.

I just had a dream about my little boy. I was able to hold him and feel him in my arms...alive. I also saw my Dad and we hugged and I could feel him, too. It was a great blessing.

I hope you all are well and doing great. God bless you all.

[Lisa A]

Hi Piglet! Glad you're feeling a little better!

I just had some tests done on my hormones and they are out of whack. LOL! I'd appreciate prayers that I can get them all balanced again soon. I haven't been sleeping well and I haven't been able to lose any inches/weight in a long time. TIA!

[Piglet2u]

I sure will pray for you, Lisa. Could it be the time change has you a little off? I know it has had me off. I wish they would stop messing with our time. It's no fun to be thrust into jet lap type symptoms twice a year.

God bless you all & thank you so much for your prayers.

[Lisa A]

The time change doesn't seem to bother me too much. Actually mine is low progesterone and adrenal fatigue. Nothing a few supplements and some rest won't straighten out. Unless of course, the Lord straightens it out first.

[Piglet2u]

Whatever it is I hope you feel better soon, Lisa.

[Lisa A]

Thanks, Piglet!

[mamalove]

Could you all pray for my mom and the baby...... She has 2 weeks left till her due date, so can you pray that she and the baby continue to be healthy and that she'll have an easy delivery?

TIA! :D

[mamalove]

Could you all pray for my mom and the baby...... She has 2 weeks left till her due date, so can you pray that she and the baby continue to be healthy and that she'll have an easy delivery?

TIA! :D

[Lisa A]

Sure will, Abbie! I didnt realize she was so close to her due date. Time flies.

[mamalove]

It sure does Lisa, though my mom thinks it has taken forever! LOL! Thanks for your prayers.....

[Lisa A]

Yeah, when you're the one that's pregnant is does seem like forever. You're welcome! Keep us posted!

[MaryCB]

I will add her to my list of pregnant women close to due date (or overdue, as Misty is) asking God to help her be delivered in a timely manner of a healthy happy baby. Does she ever go early? If so, you could be a big sister in a big hurry. God bless your whole family and this blessed event.

[mamalove]

Will do Lisa! :)

Mary, she never goes early. She's always been right on time! Like within a week of her due date! Thanks for your prayers, btw!

[mamalove]

Will do Lisa! :)

Mary, she never goes early. She's always been right on time! Like within a week of her due date! Thanks for your prayers, btw!

[BlessedMama]

Praying here, too, Abbie!

[Piglet2u]

Added my prayers, mamalove. How many brothers & sisters do you have? Does your Mom already know if she is having a boy or a girl?

Lisa, how are you feeling?

I did not bring the 2 new "little boys" home last weekend. I am still grieving my little Oblio so much that I just couldn't. I am just not ready yet. I had even thought of new names for them, but the closer the day got, the more upset I became and I knew I was not ready yet. The lady with the rescue group understood. If I could will Oblio back, he would be here. I look at the spots where he used to be and my heart aches for him. He was a very beautiful part of my life and his memory still is, but it fills me with sadness since I miss him so very much. Such a grief is not over so quickly. Loving my little Oblio has taught me a lot...even about grieving and consideration for others who are grieving.

[Lisa A]

Piglet, so sorry you're still having such a tough time! I'm still praying for you!

I meet with the pharmacist today to see what he recommends (whether it be over the counter or prescription). I've actually been feeling better lately though and sleeping a little better too! My ankle is better as long as I'm walking on flat ground, but I still can't walk on anything rough or it hurts. I can T-Tapp now though, so that makes me happy!

[Piglet2u]

How are all doing?

I have had some very depressed few days. My life sure has changed so much and is nothing like I ever imagined. It seems more like a nightmare.
Thanks for your prayers.

[okasanbear]

((((HUGS)))) I hope things start looking up for you soon. Hang in there!!! One step at a time!

Joni

[BlessedMama]

Piglet, I'm sure you did the right thing with the 2 little boys. HUGS to you and prayers for you as you continue to heal.

[Piglet2u]

Thank you Joni, Trisch and Lisa. I'm walking now. I'm amazed and how soon I was doing better. To go from not being able to put any weight on it at all Thursday evening-Sunday; to being able to walk down stairs by Monday amazed me. I knew my juice (God-make fruit, so He gets the glory!) was wonderful but this amazed me. I still have some pain when I first get up in the morning, but once I get going I'm doing great. I think I'll be ok to work my walking job tomorrow.

Thank you so much for all your prayers!

Yes, Trisch, I know it was best not to get the 2 new little boys yet. They have some pretty big paws to fill. It would not be fair to them to bring them home while I am still hurting and missing my Oblio so much. It is going to take some more time for the hurting to subside. I will always miss him, but I have a ways to go before I could welcome new little boys. Not everyone understands this kind of love for pets. I'm glad some of you do. It's rough to be all alone. I know the Lord is with me, but I'm talking about being able to hug and kiss someone and little dogs certainly have their own distinct and loveable personalities.

[Piglet2u]

Life's been rough lately...rougher than usual.
Feeling very blue and depressed and all alone.

[JoyfulMomof6]

You are DEFINITELY NOT ALONE!!!!

praying for you :)

[Lisa A]

So sorry, Piglet! I'm still praying for you too!

[Piglet2u]

Thanks so much for your prayers and for your company here on the forums, Lisa. I have been having a really hard time the past few months and esp the past couple weeks. I've been feeling slammed with so much emotional turmoil. I'm having trouble sleeping "normal" hours. I need to get to bed after this. Please pray that I can get into better sleep habits. I have a new product coming that I have heard some great reviews about and I can't want to try it and see if I get similar results.

Joni, I've had you on my mind. How are you? How are things in your part of the world? I'm sure there is still much to do in the recovery. I'll be praying shortly for you.

Hope the rest of you are doing well. God bless you all.

[Lisa A]

So sorry Piglet! I know how you feel about the sleep problems. I haven't had a good nights sleep in a long time. I either can't get to sleep or I wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep. It goes along with adrenal problems. I'll pray for you to sleep better and you can pray for me to sleep better. LOL!

[JeanM]

Piglet, just want you to know I am praying for you. I'm so sorry that you are in so much pain, both emotional and physical and pray that God will heal you. Love you lots!

Jean

[BlessedMama]

Praying here, too, Piglet! HUGS!

[Piglet2u]

Hi Lisa. I was wondering if your sleep has improved? Mine has since I started on a new supplement. I'm remembering my dreams now which I haven't in years except on rare occasions. It's a sign that I'm sleeping more deeply.

I hope everyone had a happy Mother's Day. I'm so blessed that I could spend it with my Mom!

[Lisa A]

Hi Piglet! Well...yes and no. I'm not waking up in the night as much now, but I'm still having trouble getting to sleep. I'm glad you're doing better! What supplement are you taking?

[Piglet2u]

Hi Lisa. Great to see you here! I know I haven't posted on the forums as often as I used to, but you know what I've been going through and what I'm working my way back from. I am trying to get here more often and to get back into my WO routine. Prayers please...

I'm taking something called Limitless. It's part of the FAVAO line. I'll send you a link.

[Lisa A]

Thanks, Piglet!

I have a couple of prayer requests I'd appreciate your prayers for: my sister Kelly was diagnosed with cervical cancer. She goes on 5-29 to see what treatment they'll do and my dad is having pain and numbness in his arms and fingers. They're talking about fusing his vertebrae in his neck. TIA!

[Piglet2u]

I thought it would be helpful to put our prayer requests up in a more structured was as we used to.

In case anyone wants to know how to change their thread preferences, you go to User CP and then select Edit Options.
(You can also click on Quick Links and get to Edit Options from there)
There you can choose to see posts displayed newest to oldest, 40 posts per page (or less) and how many days of posts you want displayed.
There are quite a few options to please everyone. I hope this helps.

PRAYER REQUESTS
Lisa A asks prayers for her sister, Kelly, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Also for her Dad who has pain and numbness in his arms and fingers. Please pray for the Lord to give them wisdom and the doctors, too, in determining the best treatments. 5/17/12
Piglet2u asks prayer about her seasonal insurance work that should start mid-summer...that there will be another great contract this year that will provide steady income for the rest of the year. Also for the Lord's favor on her business and job. And continued prayers for salvation for her DH. 5/18/12

PRAISE REPORTS
Piglet2u praise the Lord for spiritual breakthroughs in her relationship with her Mom. Also for an improved outlook and more energy. 5/18/12

[Piglet2u]

Hi Lisa. How are your sister and her Dad doing?

I have been staying so busy and am getting busier. I have gotten more hours with my weekend job. I registered with a temp agency, but no jobs with them yet and I'm waiting for the insurance work to begin. In the meantime I stay busy with my home based business and personal development and of course, my Mom. I know breakthroughs are immanent! :balloon:

joni, I've had you on my mind and in my heart. How are things in Japan?

PRAYER REQUESTS
Lisa A asks prayers for her sister, Kelly, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Also for her Dad who has pain and numbness in his arms and fingers. Please pray for the Lord to give them wisdom and the doctors, too, in determining the best treatments. 5/17/12
Piglet2u asks prayer about her seasonal insurance work that should start mid-summer...that there will be another great contract this year that will provide steady income for the rest of the year. Also for the Lord's favor on her business and job. And continued prayers for salvation for her DH. 6/6/12

PRAISE REPORTS
Piglet2u praise the Lord for spiritual breakthroughs in her relationship with her Mom. Also for an improved outlook and more energy. 5/18/12

[Piglet2u]

joni, I hope you check in soon. I've had you on my mind alot lately.

Jean, I miss you so much, too!

I ask for prayers with my newest endeavors. I have written out some plans, as the Lord said to do in Hosea and trusting that He will bring them to pass in my life. The important thing I know to do is to never give up.

Hope you are all doing great!

[LunaMoth]

I don't have time to figure out how to post this properly, so please forgive me for that...

My husband needs a local JOB or we will be separated forever. We also need health insurance. We are in our 50's.

[Piglet2u]

Dear LunaMoth, my heart goes out to you. So many Americans know exactly how you feel.
It's hard for so many of us. Used to be we could make plans into the future, but now we do our best to live day by day and pray for tomorrow. I will certainly pray for your husband to find a local job so you can be together. We know that it is the Lord's will for you to be together. Please keep us posted. God bless you both with your hearts' desire!


PRAYER REQUESTS
Lisa A asks prayers for her sister, Kelly, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Also for her Dad who has pain and numbness in his arms and fingers. Please pray for the Lord to give them wisdom and the doctors, too, in determining the best treatments. 5/17/12
Piglet2u asks prayer about her seasonal insurance work that should start mid-summer...that there will be another great contract this year that will provide steady income for the rest of the year. Also for the Lord's favor & increase on her home based business. And continued prayers for salvation for her DH. 6/12/12
LunaMoth asks prayer for her husband to find a job locally so they can be together...one that provides health insurance. 6/12/12

PRAISE REPORTS
Piglet2u praise the Lord for spiritual breakthroughs in her relationship with her Mom. Also for an improved outlook and more energy. 5/18/12

[mamalove]

Hello ALL!

I would really appreciate prayers right now. My dad is going to be without a job come July 1st. We aren't worried because we've been through this before, but still, we'd like prayers. In fact, we really would like to transfer to the Indiana area. A church that we went to with Trisch and her family was just an answer to prayer! We enjoyed it so much. So being able to attend that church would be just wonderful! My mom has been looking around at the different housing options near Mentone, IN. So please pray that if it's in God's will, we'll be able to find and house and a job for my dad.

Thanks so much!

[mamalove]

Hello ALL!

I would really appreciate prayers right now. My dad is going to be without a job come July 1st. We aren't worried because we've been through this before, but still, we'd like prayers. In fact, we really would like to transfer to the Indiana area. A church that we went to with Trisch and her family was just an answer to prayer! We enjoyed it so much. So being able to attend that church would be just wonderful! My mom has been looking around at the different housing options near Mentone, IN. So please pray that if it's in God's will, we'll be able to find and house and a job for my dad.

Thanks so much!

[Lisa A]

I'll be praying for you, Abbie! We'd all be jealous if you get to move near Trisch!

I wanted to give an update on my dad and sister. I finally talked to my sister personally (she's really hard to get ahold of and rarely returns calls). She doesn't have cervical cancer she has a mass in her ovary. It may be cancer, but they don't know for sure. Her husband was the one who originally told us it was cervical cancer. He got his parts/details mixed up LOL. They are giving her something to hopefully dissolve the mass. If that doesn't work she's not sure what they'll do. Possibly a hysterectomy.

Dad went to the VA Hospital in Omaha last week for more tests. He had been told by the VA here that he would need surgery to fuse his disks in his neck. The doctor he saw over there ran more tests and said she doesn't think his neck is causing his problems, although it is bad. She thinks it's his shoulders causing everything. She's having him do one more test, that she told him was very painful. Then she is thinking that it can be helped with meds and physical therapy. That is great news! Way better than another surgery!

[LunaMoth]

Thanks for your words, Piglet! I find that some people don't understand why I'm having a hard time with my DH traveling. They usually say, be thankful he's a least working. Yes, I know I should be in this awful economy...but...I didn't sign up for a "military" marriage. I don't have much of a support system at all and this is hard on him, too. He has WAY too much stress and works much too hard and really doesn't take care of himself. Often he sleeps in his truck.

[Lisa A]

So sorry, LunaMoth! I'll be praying for you and dh!

[LunaMoth]

Thanks, Lisa. We have suffered for over six years because of the economy. It has been worse than all other trials put together that I have experienced.

[BlessedMama]

LunaMoth, although yes, it's nice he's working, after all you've been through and now your kids are older and going off to college, that makes it totally different for your dh to be gone! I have a df whose dh has been gone because he's a trucker--she's used to it and it's just the way it is. But to have that all of a sudden be your life--that's just one more adjustment.

HUGS and prayers to you! Praying the Lord will bring work so he can be home AND some support so you don't feel alone.

[Piglet2u]

Lisa, great news about your Dad. It's great that he has a doc that is exploring all options.
Sorry about your sister. We'll keep praying that it's not cancer.

mamalove, I would be so happy for you if you get to be close to BlessedMama! What a huge blessing that would be. I'll add you to the prayer list and we will pray each time we see it.

PRAYER REQUESTS
Lisa A asks prayers for her sister, Kelly, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Also for her Dad who has pain and numbness in his arms and fingers. Please pray for the Lord to give them wisdom and the doctors, too, in determining the best treatments. 5/17/12
Piglet2u asks prayer about her seasonal insurance work that should start mid-summer...that there will be another great contract this year that will provide steady income for the rest of the year. Also for the Lord's favor & increase on her home based business. And continued prayers for salvation for her DH. 6/12/12
LunaMoth asks prayer for her husband to find a job locally so they can be together...one that provides health insurance. 6/12/12
mamalove asks prayers for her Dad to find a job in IN so they can go to the church BlessedMama is at. 6/12/12
Lisa A asks prayers for her Sister and Dad's healing. We pray for a speedy recovery for both of them. 6/13/12

PRAISE REPORTS
Piglet2u praise the Lord for spiritual breakthroughs in her relationship with her Mom. Also for an improved outlook and more energy. 5/18/12

[LunaMoth]

I had a session with a Christian counselor by phone and I ended up more upset than before. She said I was trying to "put God in a box and He just won't have that." I think she meant that it is wrong to ask Him to provide without my Dh traveling. I am dealing with multiple losses all at once, and the anxiety and depression is so bad that I don't think I will survive if I have to live the rest of my life totally alone. I don't think it's healthy to be that isolated, but apparently she didn't agree. I don't get it...???

[Lisa A]

LunaMoth, I don't think it's wrong at all for you to want your dh to have a job where he doesn't have to travel. God cares about even the tiniest things in our lives. If you want dh home, just keep praying about it!