14 thoughts on “Prayer Requests 3-18-24”

  1. Praise! Sinuses are finally clearing up. This has been an odd cold. Not one with aches and pains or much headache or any deprivation of sleep. Just continually running eyes and nose during the day. Glad to see that in the rear view mirror, I hope!

    Prayer as husband continues his travel back home. Last heard from in Dallas. When he gets to Boise, it is a five hour drive home. So prayer he would stay awake or pull over.

    mumsee

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  2. Good to hear about the sinuses mumsee, prayer for your husband’s travels.

    Pray for my neighbors whose one dog was diagnosed with diabetes late Friday, they’re off to the vet first thing this morning. I talked with them about my experience with a diabetic dog, it is treatable and my dog did well, though their lifespans will be shortened. But we got 18 months of good quality life after starting him on the insulin.

    Their dog is older, 10 years old (mine was only 6 when he was diagnosed) and their dog, Sundance, is a Lab that has been carrying too much weight.

    These are the neighbors who have been hit with so much in the past 3 years, including her stroke and knee surgeries (and now PT to try to get her walking again). They’re exhausted already.

    In a brief phone conversation yesterday as I was heading out to church she said she was watching a Catholic Mass on TV — that was the religion of her childhood but she didn’t like any of it much and left quickly.

    But interesting that she was even doing that, it may provide a good opening next time we really have a chance to visit in person.

    • dj

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  3. This is gonna be long.

    At various times in my life, I would have times of some anxiety, as I think most of us probably have had from time to time.

    Since Hubby’s death, over six years ago (which still hurts), I have gotten walloped with bouts of deep anxiety from time to time, usually revolving around or kicked off by an issue happening in my life, but not only about that issue. When this happens, I have that sick, anxious feeling in my stomach. Sometimes this can last for days, even weeks, before it is prayed out and worked out.

    At 3:30am this morning, after going back to bed after a trip to the powder room, a new bout with anxiety hit, and it hit hard. I was able to get back to sleep after a while, but woke up this morning with the feeling still there, making me feel physically ill.

    Thankfully, I know what this one is about, but it is something hard that I have been putting off and am reluctant to get into. I wish it would all just go away, but that is not going to happen. However, I am starting the process of what has to be done, by beginning to work on a long email to my pastor and his wife. Taking it little by little, it should take me a couple or a few days to finish it. But at least I have finally started it, and that does help somewhat.

    (The email is about our situation here with the various repair needs of this house, and Nightingale’s not wanting us to keep the house – due to not being able to afford all the serious repairs it needs – and more, such as some background.)

    Most of the anxiety revolves around what may happen after the email. I am assuming that my pastor and one or two other men from church (whom I may or may not know – and the latter makes me nervous) will come over to look at the situation. Nightingale may not want them to go upstairs to look at her bathroom, so I may have to insist.

    I am also not sure if a certain repair that I would very much like done can be done by non-professionals, and how expensive those repairs could be. I do have some money left over from the life insurance, and what I have added in savings, but it could be easily depleted, or even not be enough.

    Okay, this is too long. But getting answers to these questions rather than ignoring it all will be better for my anxiety level in the end. At least I will know more concretely what I am dealing with.

    Thank you for your prayers. God bless!

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  5. Do what you think is best Kizzie. I share your struggles with anxiety, I know of what you speak. Sometimes I lie awake for hours stressing over it. Prayer is about all that helps.

    I also understand the stress and anxiety you feel over house repairs. We have many issues that need to be addressed, but due to my health issues, and the worry over spending our savings on them when I know there are probably thousands in medical bills looming, you feel trapped and unable to move forward. Just know you’re not alone, and that we’re all praying for you, and that God knows too.

    I hope your pastor and others can help in some way.

    Allen

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  6. Great first step, Kizzie! Whether they pitch in and get some things done (there is a lot non professionals can do and do well) or advise you to sell, a shared burden is lighter and sound advice is very easing.

    mumsee

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  7. As you all know, I made it through all my needed repairs several years ago mostly by using (experienced) non-professionals, only way I could afford it. Definitely worth it. 

    • dj

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  8. Praying, Kizzie .. . so glad you have started the ball rolling! They need to know you need help. You are allowing them to fulfill one of their responsibilities which is taking cate of widows. Please give any guilt or shame for having to ask over to Jesus. Guilt and shame like this are from the accuser and not from God. Jesus is right there with you ready to share your burden and lighten the load. People at church act as His hands and feet. Let His love cast out all fear and anxiety. Bask in His love for it is stronger than fear. You are so loved!!!

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  11. Prayers continuing for AJ. May the medical mysteries be solved and may the solutions be easily attainable.

    Thank You, Father God, fof making a good path for AJ as he continues to recouperate from all the stresses his body has been impacted eith ssd’s ince Dec. Lord, Ypu have brought him and Cheryl through so much since thrn. Thank You for many who have cared for him. I pray that if there os a way for any financial debt to be etd itten off that could happen sooner rather than later. Please makr a way, Lord. Thanks for working on answers even as we sleep at night. Thank You for being our supernatural burden bearer. I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen

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  12. Kizzie, praying over the whole situation.

    Continuing to pray for you, as well, Aj. (And Cheryl)

    Also praying for opportunities to talk deeper with your neighbour about eternal things, DJ.

    Thankful the sinuses are clearing up, Mumsee.

    Janice – praying for your eyesight and wisdom for the eye doctors.

    We are heading to Calgary this week for my husband’s sister’s husband’s funeral. Please pray for K as she says her heart is broken.

    The weather forecast does not look good with over 10″ of snow and being on the prairies, wind.

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  13. Prayers for safe travels, kare, and peace for when you are there are there. Wisdom, too.

    We are back to square one for our kitchen, too, Kizzie. It is getting someone to do the job that is the issue. It makes me wonder how long we can live here. However, I do hear from others the trials and tribulations of apartment living, too. It would not be an issue if we had grown children around, but I don’t see that happening.

    There is a reason Jesus warns about our worry and we are told how to handle anxiety (with prayer). Things out of our control are difficult. It is stressful. I relate.

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