I'd value your prayers please Shipmates.
We leave in just over a week for a visit to eldest Beaky daughter in NZ- I cannot give details but suffice to say that she could really do with support at this time.
There's a lot going on here too and I can feel my anxiety levels rising.
I know that once we start the journey I will probably feel much better (though we're going via Doha which is a somewhat scary prospect) but for now I'm definitely not feeling calm!
Thank you
Also requesting prayers for my daughter, still trying to get her degree, or at least her uni email reinstated so she can see if she has passed. The results were out yesterday, but it seems the only way she can discover if her work was marked and if she has her Masters is via uni email, which in her case has been switched off. Pretty upset yesterday and determined to try to get them to listen to her today, as previous attempts have failed.
Well, they finally put a name to Sammy's malady. Infantile Septic Hip. What I can find online is otherwise known as Infantile Septic Arthritis. Caused by a disease impacting the bone. Prognosis is good if caught in time. Cast for at least another month.
Just a bunch of updates, most of them un-satisfying...
Mr. Lamb's dental insurance is keeping us in suspense, so we don't know whether we're paying 7000 dollars for his desperately needed new bridge, or half of that. He's been eating only soft stuff for about three weeks now (the old one is broken).
We haven't heard anything more about the man who reportedly suicided after being picked up by ICE for deporting. His family is still in limbo, unless they've heard and not told us. I'm still hoping the news was a mistake.
The health department is moving like a snail and has done nothing as far as I know except for confining Mrs. K at home with her TB medications, until she can produce three negative tests. As far as I know, nobody else in the church has been tested yet. The health worker keeps calling me, though I'm not sure why, since she never has any news to give me.
My knee replacement is October 6, thank God. Nervous, but grateful.
Very grateful for all your prayers.
Oh, and J is safely with the Lord--she hung on a week later than expected, and died with her family present.
Just a bunch of updates, most of them un-satisfying...
Mr. Lamb's dental insurance is keeping us in suspense, so we don't know whether we're paying 7000 dollars for his desperately needed new bridge, or half of that. He's been eating only soft stuff for about three weeks now (the old one is broken).
We haven't heard anything more about the man who reportedly suicided after being picked up by ICE for deporting. His family is still in limbo, unless they've heard and not told us. I'm still hoping the news was a mistake.
The health department is moving like a snail and has done nothing as far as I know except for confining Mrs. K at home with her TB medications, until she can produce three negative tests. As far as I know, nobody else in the church has been tested yet. The health worker keeps calling me, though I'm not sure why, since she never has any news to give me.
My knee replacement is October 6, thank God. Nervous, but grateful.
Very grateful for all your prayers.
Oh, and J is safely with the Lord--she hung on a week later than expected, and died with her family present.
Hello team. I’ve not posted for some time but I would appreciate some prayer support with a talk I’m giving next week. Months ago, I agreed to be the main speaker at an annual event at diocesan level - a big honour to be asked. While I’m not a stranger to speaking in public, this one is longer and more challenging than previous engagements. I have spent some time in the past months preparing the 45 minute(!) talk but know that it still needs some serious work with only a week to go.
Hello team. I’ve not posted for some time but I would appreciate some prayer support with a talk I’m giving next week. Months ago, I agreed to be the main speaker at an annual event at diocesan level - a big honour to be asked. While I’m not a stranger to speaking in public, this one is longer and more challenging than previous engagements. I have spent some time in the past months preparing the 45 minute(!) talk but know that it still needs some serious work with only a week to go.
How about an encouraging spot of proof-texting. Jesus, in Luke 12: “When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about ...... what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” I think Luke might have misreported Jesus! 🙏 for ongoing prep, and for next week's 45 minutes.
Grandson W’s operation is booked for Friday. The tumour is about 5 cm long, but it is not yet known if it is cancerous.
(His older brother had one removed earlier in the year, and previous one ten years ago.)
Thank you for your prayers:
My mother is settled in a care home (temporarily for now) and the Vole daughter has a new job in which she's being treated better so far!
And we're on holiday and the airline didn't lose Mrs Vole's wheelchair!
🕯
Thank you for upholding our F/friends M and K. M is out of ICU and even better, is being transferred to our local hospital, to the stroke ward. He has a long way to go but is making progress and can now communicate.
Prayers for my friends David and Bob would be good. Bob is just now (This moment as I type this) being taken to the emergency room, and has issues which cause David massive amounts of stress and frustration (long story). Not sure I should say more now.
Prayers for all ascending. Mrs RR and I on tenterhooks as my daughter is meeting her new date for the first time. Both been badly hurt in the past. Much healing needed. Lord, have mercy!
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We leave in just over a week for a visit to eldest Beaky daughter in NZ- I cannot give details but suffice to say that she could really do with support at this time.
There's a lot going on here too and I can feel my anxiety levels rising.
I know that once we start the journey I will probably feel much better (though we're going via Doha which is a somewhat scary prospect) but for now I'm definitely not feeling calm!
Thank you
Also requesting prayers for my daughter, still trying to get her degree, or at least her uni email reinstated so she can see if she has passed. The results were out yesterday, but it seems the only way she can discover if her work was marked and if she has her Masters is via uni email, which in her case has been switched off. Pretty upset yesterday and determined to try to get them to listen to her today, as previous attempts have failed.
YAY!! ❤️🎊
I hope your internet is sorted now @ChastMastr :votive: .
Glad to hear Sammy's prognosis is good, @Gramps49 ; continued prayer for him and the family :votive: .
Mr. Lamb's dental insurance is keeping us in suspense, so we don't know whether we're paying 7000 dollars for his desperately needed new bridge, or half of that. He's been eating only soft stuff for about three weeks now (the old one is broken).
We haven't heard anything more about the man who reportedly suicided after being picked up by ICE for deporting. His family is still in limbo, unless they've heard and not told us. I'm still hoping the news was a mistake.
The health department is moving like a snail and has done nothing as far as I know except for confining Mrs. K at home with her TB medications, until she can produce three negative tests. As far as I know, nobody else in the church has been tested yet. The health worker keeps calling me, though I'm not sure why, since she never has any news to give me.
My knee replacement is October 6, thank God. Nervous, but grateful.
Very grateful for all your prayers.
Oh, and J is safely with the Lord--she hung on a week later than expected, and died with her family present.
🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯 and hugs
XX
Also for all the many happenings in the Chopped household.
For @Puzzler 's W.
For @MrsBeaky 's travel preparations and all the Beaky family.
Very grateful!
Prayers also ascending for RR and Mrs RR, the Beakies and all others in need.
How about an encouraging spot of proof-texting. Jesus, in Luke 12: “When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about ...... what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” I think Luke might have misreported Jesus! 🙏 for ongoing prep, and for next week's 45 minutes.
For peace and kindness and healing and understanding in general, and for the US in particular, right now.
(His older brother had one removed earlier in the year, and previous one ten years ago.)
My mother is settled in a care home (temporarily for now) and the Vole daughter has a new job in which she's being treated better so far!
And we're on holiday and the airline didn't lose Mrs Vole's wheelchair!
🕯
Prayers for my friends David and Bob would be good. Bob is just now (This moment as I type this) being taken to the emergency room, and has issues which cause David massive amounts of stress and frustration (long story). Not sure I should say more now.