Before His Throne

A Prayer for Today & Everyday

2012-01-20T13:09:00.002-05:00

Dear Lord, I come before you this morning laden with many requests; all of which you already know. I ask for those suffering, grieving, scared, worrying, waiting, crying and in pain, to feel comfort from YOU, Lord. Remind them that you are the Great Physician, best therapist, best friend, best Father and best listener that they can ever desire. Thank you, Lord, for watching over us, protecting us, helping us, healing us, leading us and loving us.

Amen.

Please be careful...

2010-06-11T13:15:00.002-04:00

A while back I posted about a fundraiser for Lauren & Lillian from a company called L.R. Beary Fundraising. Well, come to find out, that was a scam. So far, by the grace of God, WE have not been scammed, but Shanna Marsh (via The Layla Grace Children's Cancer Research Foundation), mommy to Layla Grace who passed away from Neuroblastoma on March 9, 2010, is currently being scammed by the woman who is portraying herself as the owner of the bears AND the VP of The Layla Grace Foundation while she actually is not. If you are on FaceBook and are not currently a "fan" of The Layla Grace Children's Cancer Research Foundation, you can be and can keep up with the news and events (not only surrounding this mess) but how you can help the Foundation now or in the future.

I wanted you to know that not only am I very sorry that I promoted this fundraiser, but I hope that no one bought any bears. Lauren never received any funds from this fundraiser so we are not sure if that is because no one bought bears or because of the scam. Also, I wanted you to pray for The Marsh Family as they still grieve their young daughter's death and have to deal with this scam artist.

Neuroblastoma is one of the few cancer types known to secrete hormones. It occurs most often in children, and it is the third most common cancer that occurs in children. Approximately 7.5% of the childhood cancers diagnosed in 2001 were neuroblastomas, affecting one in 80,000 to 100,000 children in the United States. Close to 50% of cases of neuroblastoma occur in children younger than two years old. The disease is sometimes present at birth, but is usually not noticed until later. By the time the disease is diagnosed, it has often spread to the lymph nodes, liver, lungs, bones, or bone marrow. Approximately one-third of neuroblastomas start in the adrenal glands.

If you are in the Cy-Fair area near Houston, TX this Sunday, The Layla Grace Children's Cancer Research Foundation is having its first big fundraising event. Help make a difference in a child's life.

Thank you!

Happy Mother's Day!

2010-05-09T13:56:00.000-04:00

Happy Mother's Day to all of you enjoying your kiddoes today!

To all the Mommies who have lost children - my heart cries with you today. May you know that the little reminders you have today of your baby(ies) are them telling you they love you from Heaven.

To all those who are patiently waiting your turn to become a Mommy - my heart empathizes with you. I know the waiting can be agonizing, but the Lord has not forgotten your longing desire to hold your miracle baby.

Love you all.

Update on Lauren & Lillian Plus a FUNDRAISER for the Mom & Baby (at Missy Prissy's Boutique) Through the Month of May

2010-05-05T22:45:00.002-04:00

In case you have not read recently on Lauren's blog, Baby Lillian has been doing very well! Despite the MANY odds stacked against this beautiful miracle child, she was going to go home to be with her momma in her own environment (as opposed to laying in a NICU bed for another however many weeks!) TOMORROW, Thursday, May 6, 2010 - Momma Lauren's 24th Birthday!! But, the crushing news is that after having home health care and other specialists bring machines and supplies to her parents' home this week, Lauren was told just this morning that Lillian's blood pressure is not stable enough and the wrong machine was delivered to the house - so Lillian is NOT going home tomorrow after all.

Lauren is sad. Very sad. She wanted her little nugget to be at home with her - finally - after all they've been through these past 6 weeks, she wanted to take her precious newborn baby home with her. Can I please ask you to pray for my new friend? I know her heart is broken and mine cries out for her. The pain she must be feeling knowing that she was SOOO close to having her baby at home with her. The drive to and from the hospital is an hour (or more with traffic - one way) and she thought that IT would happen ON her birthday. She got her hopes up and now it's NOT happening. I know she wants what's medically best for Lillian, but she also wants to bond with her baby. I don't think I could deal with it - so many other stressors are going on also - child support issues, school issues, her own economic and academic futures are up in the air and she doesn't know why her baby's blood pressure can't stabilize itself (on or off meds). It's just alot to handle for anyone much less a 24 year old! Anyway, I think I'm rambling, but my heartstrings are being pulled for Lauren & Lillian. Please pray.

If you find it in your heart to do more than pray, please make your way over to Missy Prissy's Boutique.

Lauren's good friend Tara Dornak Gates (known as Aunt Tara to Baby Lillian!) and owner of Missy Prissy's Boutique has announced the start of a fundraiser over at Missy Prissy Boutique that will go on through the month of May! 50% of all profits made will be donated to Lauren & Lillian. Please stop by and take a look at all the gorgeous things talented Tara can make for your children (Hair Bows, Headbands, Tutus/Pettiskirts, Custom Clothing, Car Seat Canopy Covers, Pacifier Holders, Rhinestone Avent Pacifiers, Burp Cloths, Custom Embroidery, AND MUCH MORE!!!!!!)

Thank you for your love and support of LouLou and Lilli Bug!!

P.S. If you're reading this and want to do something to cheer up Lauren TOMORROW (Thursday, May 6th), please send her a quick email (or e-card) to laurenandlillian@gmail.com wishing her a happy 24th birthday! That would be so awesome if she received a bunch of cards and/or emails, wouldn't it??!! Thanks, Friends! Love ya!!

FUNDRAISER for Lauren & Lillian (through L.R. Beary)

2010-04-18T19:40:00.000-04:00

Please note that there is a fundraiser going on NOW at http://www.lrbearyfundraising.com/ for Lauren & Lillian. The sweet owner, Laura, let me know that for as long as we want the fundraiser to run, it will and for each order that is placed that mentions "Lauren & Lillian" at check-out, she will donate 50% of the profits to our sweeties LouLou & Lilli Bug!! http://www.lrbearyfundraising.com/LaurenLillian.html

Thank you to everyone who has begun to follow, has read Lauren & Lillian's blog, donated, prayed, sent her an email, posted a comment or even thought good thoughts for the ladies. You will never know how grateful they truly are!

Love,
Amanda
http://www.laurenandlillian.blogspot.com/

P.S. Please let us know how we can pray for you!

Please pray for my friend Lauren and her tiny baby Lillian

2010-04-16T20:33:00.002-04:00

My sweet friend and coworker Teresa Dornak recently asked me to come with her to visit her daughter, Tara's friend Lauren who had just had a baby who was suffering in the Texas Children's NICU. She thought I might be able to comfort her in some way. I was so blessed by that comment and honored to go and tried to be of what comfort I could although I'm not sure I really was during that first visit to TCH. I brought Lauren a Bible and some songs to listen to that have helped me through some hard times before. I prayed with her and Teresa but all I really wanted her to know is that she is not alone - the Lord loves her and her baby and that people are praying for her. Lillian Rachelle was born on March 22, 2010 with several conditions. She's already had one surgery to correct her diaphragmatic hernia (on April 7, 2010) but will continue to struggle with Turner Syndrome and Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum. The birth and infection / hemorrhage of Lauren's C-Section almost killed Lauren. Both Lillian and Lauren were very sick at one time. Luckily mommy Lauren is healing and able to visit her baby everyday in the Level III NICU at TCH. Lauren is trying to be strong for her baby with the support of her family, friends and God. Lillian's father is not in her life. Lauren is a college student. She's such a sweet girl, from what I've learned about her and from being around her, and all I want is the best for her and her baby.

If you can, please visit her blog at: http://laurenandlillian.blogspot.com/ and follow Lauren's and Lillian's journey. It's going to be a fight. We don't know what's in store for this precious family of two, but I hope to continue to be able to get to know them both and help them in any way I can. Please cover them in prayer and encourage Lauren with comments. She says it gets very lonely up there in the NICU sometimes. If you have any fundraising ideas or donations you'd like to make or give to Lauren and Lillian, please let me know or contact Lauren at laurenandlillian@gmail.com.

Thank you for listening, reading, praying and supporting!
Love ya'll!

Amanda

New Page on FaceBook

2010-04-02T15:35:00.003-04:00

Hi to all of our loyal "Before His Throne" prayer blog followers!

So sorry I've been sporadic about updating the prayer blog. Having a newborn and a kindergartner (along with a full time job and a sick hubby) has not been easy! And, I know with Debbi's CF and Melanie's tough pregnancy and husband who has been deployed, it's not been easy on them either.

We have been praying :) And, remember, the Lord does not forget you. If we've missed posting your requests or your praises, the Lord has remembered many times over.

Please note that we will not abandon this blog but for now, We will mostly be posting requests as we can on FaceBook.

If you are not on FaceBook, don't worry. As I said, we will not stop posting here, but I did want to let you know where you can find us on FB.

We are on the Page: In Prayer; Before His Throne or you can click on the link below:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/In-Prayer-Before-His-Throne/109395479090560?ref=ts#!/pages/In-Prayer-Before-His-Throne/109395479090560?ref=ts

I just wanted to remind you also to rejoice this weekend - for He Has Risen! Not only did Christ die for our sins but he LOVES us and cherishes us. We have a true friend in Jesus.

Love to you all,
Amanda

Pray for Alan's surgery today

2010-03-08T07:28:00.003-05:00

Alan Henley is having surgery today and surgery is always extra high-risk for him. Please pray for him and also for his wife, who is trying to trust God but understandably very nervous about it.

Click here for their latest CaringBridge page.

3 Urgent Prayer Requests

2010-02-23T12:22:00.003-05:00

I've been praying for these families for a week or so but have just now gotten a free moment to post on here. Please pray when you have a chance. Thank you!

Please pray for peace and comfort for 2 year old Layla Grace. She is at home with her family and hospice. She has had Neuroblastoma for 10 months. Please also pray for strength and peace for her mommy, daddy and family.

Name Unknown (rec'd email from a coworker today): Please ask the group to pray for my assistant's daughter-in-law. She is pregnant, due in April, but she has developed some problems and they are planning to deliver the baby tomorrow. They think the baby is close to 4 pounds. Please pray that everything goes well and the baby is OK. They lost one at about 24 weeks a couple years ago.

Anne Bullock Baize's newborn son Daniel died suddenly at 16 days old on February 9th. Please keep this mommy and her family in your prayers.

9 Requests and 2 Praises!

2010-02-07T13:27:00.006-05:00

Hi Prayer Friends,
I'm so sorry I've been unable to post lately - I've had a list going for a few weeks and each day it seems the Lord lays a new request or praise upon my heart. Unfortunately my life lately has not allowed me much computer time to update here, but luckily, the Lord knows each request by heart and has been protecting all of those in need along the way. Thank you all who continue to pray for others. It is such a blessing to know that there are "strangers" out there who care for each of us and can "carry some of our burdens" when we need help the most.
Each of these requests/praises deserve their own posts, but I just do not have the time. Again, the Lord does and will make sure each is protected and loved on. Thank you for lifting the below up in prayer as your time allows you.
Hugs and prayers,
Amanda

Prayer Requests
1. Pamela - 26 weeks pregnant with her first Baby Girl - possible hypertension
2. Allison - pregnant with miracle IVF twins - she also has rheumatoid arthritis - please pray for these babies and their momma
3. Matthew - is 5 years old - his parents got divorced only about 4 months ago and both have already gotten remarried - he is very confused
4. Melanie - 24 weeks pregnant with her second Baby (Elanie) (lost Nehemiah in 2008 to early miscarriage) and her growth is showing 2 weeks behind - doctors just changed the due date to June 5 instead of May 24 - also she has partial placenta previa and is on home bed rest - Ralph, Melanie's husband, also just got orders to deploy to Afghanistan in about 1 week! The deployment could last up to 1 year! Melanie will move back to TX to be near family while he is away. Melanie is beside herself with worry. Please pray for this entire family.
5. Debbi's dad - had prostate surgery and then complications
6. Debbi's health - currently she is on IVs due to an infection - she has CF
7. Cyndi - had gall bladder surgery last week
8. PaPa (my grandpa) - has prostate surgery this week - he also has Parkinson's and lives in a home (he also has some dementia)
9. Rachel's grandpa - has been taken to the Hospice Center so that they could find the right medicine to manage his symptoms. He's not resting well due to discomfort and anxiety. Please pray for peace for him (and her grandmother who's not resting well either).

Praises
1. Daniel - is cancer free!
2. Phillips Phamily Mama is pregnant with Baby C!

My dad

2010-02-02T21:42:00.002-05:00

Please pray for my dad, Bob Utter. He had prostrate surgery yesterday and they've kept him at the hospital longer because he became very disoriented. They thot it was due to low sodium and he was getting somewhat better today, then tonight took a turn for the worse. He doesn't know where he is or what year it is, he's trying to get out of bed to go to bed! Last I heard my mom was waiting for the dr. to check on things and talk to her. She and my husband don't want me going in. I was in to visit earlier, but since I'm on IV's and the hospital is such a germy place, they are limiting my going there. I'm feeling very frustrated about that. We moved here to be nearby for times like this and everyone is tip-toeing around my health now, but I want to be there.

Anyway, thanks for your prayers for my parents.

Kristine and Jim (and twin babies)

2010-01-26T11:37:00.006-05:00

Please keep Kristine & Jim (and their twin unborn babies) in your prayers. Kristine is 8 weeks pregnant with the babies and has had 2 previous (early) miscarriages. I am sure she is tickled pink to be carrying these precious miracles but is also scared and hopeful that all will turn out alright this time! Please also keep Kristine's mom, Kathy, (my coworker) in your prayers. She is so excited but scared and hopeful as well.

Please pray for healthy babies and a healthy momma!

Thank you!

Chris Hoyt

2010-01-22T12:45:00.002-05:00

Please keep my husband, Chris, in your prayers, if you can. He has severe degeneration and arthritis in is neck and disc issues in his back. He is in constant pain. He is currently seeing a doctor and going to physical therapy. They want to do traction therapy next. Hope it helps because so far what they're doing isn't doing a bit of good! He's very against the idea of surgery. I just want him to be out of pain and able to play with our kiddoes...

Thank you!

Chris Peters

2010-01-22T12:32:00.005-05:00

Please pray for Chris Peters. On New Year's Eve 2009/2010, he was assaulted and received head injuries. He was just married to Megan in October 2009. Please see attached (hope you can read it!) regarding a blood drive being held for him. Also, his wife is trying to get pages to a scrapbook completed by Jan. 31 as a surprise to Chris.

Megan is an extended family friend.

For more info:
http://inyourhands.org/whocandonate.php
http://www.redcrossblood.org/
http://inyourhands.org/cbc.php
email: megansembera@gmail.com

Madeline

2010-01-22T12:29:00.003-05:00

Please pray for young Madeline (daughter of Rebecca). She currently is experiencing a severe allergic reaction. She has sores from the hives and is about to travel on a 2 day journey in a car. Please pray for no pain for Madeline and patience for mommy.

Jessica and her baby boy

2010-01-22T12:25:00.001-05:00

Please pray for Jessica's baby boy to turn face down. She is close to delivering her sweet baby boy but he is head down and face up! She's trying to do doctor ordered exercises to get him to turn.

Devin and her Peanut

2010-01-22T09:22:00.002-05:00

Please pray for Devin (and her family) and Peanut as she is induced this morning!!

Michelle and her baby girl

2010-01-21T22:43:00.002-05:00

Please pray for Michelle. She is 32 weeks pregnant and doctors think she has pneumonia.

Fay, Hector & Family

2010-01-21T22:35:00.002-05:00

Please keep Fay, her husband Hector and their entire family in your prayers as Hector arrives home from Iraq tomorrow at 2pm! He's been there since last February (if my memory serves me correctly).

Please remember to keep all of the military in your prayers.

Emerson

2010-01-20T13:39:00.004-05:00

Please keep up the prayers for little Emerson. She's still fighting the good fight in Omaha and hopes to make a Make A Wish trip in February if she's well enough. Currently she has a clot and issues with her heart (along with her other post (2) transplant issues). Read her mommy's blog here.

Prayer for Valerie

2010-01-07T21:04:00.003-05:00

Hello Prayer Warriors,

My friend, Valerie, was just told over the holidays that her husband, Frank, is not happy in their marriage and wants to call it quits. She is Catholic and he is a non-believer. They have been married for 3 years but have only lived together for 1 year due to the military. She has 4 children from her previous marriage and they are hurt as well as they look up to him as a father. She recently miscarried last year so she is dealing with a loss as well.

Please pray for the Padur family. Thank you all so much. I told her to hang on and to pray over him, over her house, go to church and im giving her my Power of a Praying Wife book and also praying for her salvation and also his.

God bless,
Melanie

Melanie's Abuela

2010-01-03T19:39:00.002-05:00

Please pray for Melanie's Abuela. She had a mild heart attack on Dec. 29th and is still in the ICU.

Baby Keaton

2010-01-02T11:58:00.003-05:00

Please pray for 2 week old Keaton. He is critically ill and needs heart surgery, but they can't do it until he's stronger and healthier. Pray for his parents and 2 brothers (one is his twin and the other isn't quite 5 years old) as well.

This prayer request is from our friend Kahla. Keaton is the son of an internet friend of hers.

Prayer for Bridget

2009-12-16T13:02:00.002-05:00

Please pray for a Bridget Carroll who has Crohn's Disease and has had 2 miscarriages. She is now 3 months pregnant. Thank you all in advance!

I am sure she will appreciate any and every prayer.

In Christ,
Melanie

Melanie & Baby

2009-12-03T18:14:00.003-05:00

Hi Friends!
Please lift my dear friend and co-editor of this blog, Melanie, up in prayer.
She is 15 weeks pregnant with her 2nd miracle baby. She lost sweet Nehemiah in March of 2008 to miscarriage. Please pray with us the following:
*That fear and doubt would be replaced with peace
*That the abn uterus will not affect her pregnancy
*That in Jesus name this baby won't come early!
*FOR PEACE!!!
*That she will stop freaking out for no reason
*Her Level II ultrasound is the 6th of January.
Please also pray for her baby. That he or she will be healthy.
Thank you!
Amanda

Brooklyn

2009-12-03T09:44:00.003-05:00

Please pray for tiny 5 year old Brooklyn, a child of a friend of a friend of mine.
She fell off of her bike yesterday and broke her femur. As doctors were repairing her leg, they found a large tumor in there. They are now testing the tumor for cancer. Please pray that she is free from this devastating disease.

Brooklyn has two younger siblings. Please pray for this family during this difficult time.

Alan Henley

2009-12-01T23:07:00.000-05:00

I've often posted about Alan Henley. Alan is a former stunt pilot who suffered an accident in their back yard in June of 2008, leaving him paralyzed.

Last night Alan was taken by ambulance to the ER. He had autonomic dysreflexia, which they have corrected. He has fluid in his lungs and they found that he has had a mild heart attack at some point. He was transferred to UAB hospital today and is in the ICU there.

Jen pulled some muscles in her back this past weekend when lifting Alan. She is in a lot of pain and has been under terrible stress with the full responsibility of caring for him and their two small children.

Please be in prayer for Alan and Jill. You can follow their updates and leaving encouraging messages on their Caring Bridge site.

Abbie

2009-11-14T09:46:00.003-05:00

Please pray for Abbie.
Please see her recent blog post here regarding her most recent struggle with getting pregnant with her next miracle baby. She needs our prayers.

Thank you.

Brent, Stacie, and Max and their Unborn Baby Girl

2009-11-14T09:43:00.001-05:00

This prayer request comes from my friend Kahla's blog:

Please send prayers for Brent, Stacie, and Max. Brent and Stacie are 20 weeks pregnant with Max's baby sister and learned yesterday that she has a huge brain mass. As of right now they have been told that best case scenario the baby will be blind or deaf but most likely she is brain dead or severely brain damaged. They are awaiting more tests and appointments, but as you can imagine they are devastated. As a parent, I cannot even begin to imagine what they are going through. If you have a moment, it just takes a few previous seconds, send some prayers that their appointments will show that their sweet baby girl will be OK. God works miracles every day, we have that proof.

VIPPR!!!!

2009-11-07T22:38:00.001-05:00

VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAL PRAYER REQUEST!

I'm not able to share it, but we REALLY need prayers right now.
Thanks - Debbi

Lauren and Brad's family

2009-11-03T18:44:00.003-05:00

My friend, Lauren, is being ushered into God's presence sometime soon. She's 29 yrs old and has Cystic Fibrosis. She was married to Brad for 6 years. Lauren's lungs deteriorated very quickly this past year.

Please pray for Lauren and Brad's family as they go through this very difficult time.

Lauren was a very strong Christian and very beloved in the CF community. She was one of my closest friends in the CF community.

Update on Tim & Melissa request

2009-11-03T07:34:00.002-05:00

I just realized that I never shared the exciting news from Tim & Melissa!

Melissa gave birth to Baby Grace on October 31. Grace was 1 lb. 14 oz. when born and has been doing very well! The doctors are amazed, but with so many people praying that really explains it. She will have her ups and downs, but right now she isn't even on O2! The drs. told Melissa she wouldn't be able to hold her until next week, but then things changed and she was able to hold her for 15 min. yesterday.

They have lots of pictures on their FB page, but it's not my place to share them (or I would!). Just picture Baby Gwyneth, just a tad more filled out because she was 1 lb. 4oz I think.

Melissa is recovering from the pre-eclampsia faster than the drs. expected. Initially they thought she'd be in the hospital for a few weeks, but now they are thinking she will go "home" this weekend. The hospital is 1 1/2 hrs. from their home, so they will be staying near the hospital until Baby Grace is allowed to go home.

Thanks for your prayers and continue praying for them because they still need it!

Please pray for Tim & Melissa

2009-10-30T07:51:00.002-04:00

Tim and Melissa are expecting their first baby in January. Melissa is in ICU with severe pre-eclampsia and both she and her baby are in danger. The baby only weighs 1lb. 15oz.

Tim and Melissa are close friends of my nephew and his wife. We appreciate your prayers for them.

Lauren B.

2009-10-26T21:13:00.001-04:00

Please pray for my special friend and cyster, Lauren. Cyster, as she has cystic fibrosis, also.

They had to take her off the tx list because of complications she is going through. She is in ICU and she had to be intubated this morning. I'm very concerned for her.

Baby Emery Faith

2009-10-17T18:43:00.002-04:00

Please pray for Newborn Baby Emery Faith. She was born on October 12 and is experiencing high bili levels and has been hospitalized. Please pray that her levels come down and that she can rejoin her family at home very soon and that her little body has no lasting effects from this. Please also pray for her mommy (Kahla) who would so like to breastfeed her when she gets to.

Alan Henley

2009-09-28T21:11:00.003-04:00

I've shared a few times in the past about Alan Henley. He is the stunt pilot who was injured in a "freak accident" last summer and is now paralyzed.

Please continue to pray for Alan, his wife Jen, and their family. It is a terrible struggle that they face. Besides praying for healing for Alan, pray for strength for Jen and for people around them to volunteer their time in helping Jen care for Alan, because their insurance isn't providing much for them at all.

You can read her latest update here.

Gabriella

2009-09-27T21:10:00.002-04:00

Please pray for this little girl, Gabriella. She has been waiting for a heart transplant and had a stroke on Friday. Please pray for Gabriella and her family and visit their site for updates.

Pray for Andrew

2009-09-27T20:37:00.000-04:00

Please pray for Andrew, son of Bella Mella. He is 12 years old and is fighting against a brain tumor and really needs our prayers right now. They had a prayer vigil for him earlier today, but I didn't see the announcement until several hours too late. But we can still pray for Andrew and his family!

Molly's dad

2009-09-23T23:01:00.000-04:00

Please be in prayer for Molly's dad. He's been diagnosed with acoustic neuroma which is a tumor on the balance and hearing nerve on the left side of his head.

Sara Sullivan's family

2009-09-23T22:56:00.002-04:00

Please be in prayer for Sara Sullivan's family. Sara had a little baby recently and 2 days after she took her home, Sara had seizures and was taken to the ER. A few days later she was pronounced brain dead and removed from life support.

Pray for Sara's husband as he cares for his infant daughter in his grief and for their family and friends.

Praise!!!!

2009-09-23T22:50:00.002-04:00

Amanda, co-editor for this blog, had a baby girl, Madison, born Friday, September 18th. This baby is Amanda's third. She has a little girl, Caitlin, and a baby boy, Noah, in Heaven. Little Madison has been so prayed for and we are so happy that she is here and is healthy! Welcome, Madison Grace!

My sister, Kathi and my niece

2009-09-02T22:05:00.004-04:00

My sister, Kathi, has been having severe problems with her stomach or pancreas for several weeks now and has been to the ER twice. Please pray that they can get to the bottom of the trouble and treat it.

Please also pray for her daughter who is pregnant for the first time and the doctor has some concerns because the baby is smaller than it should be. She's due in October. My sister is also concerned because she lives so far away and because of her own illness she couldn't go to her right now if she needed to.

Thank you!

Alan Henley

2009-09-02T17:23:00.002-04:00

Extra prayers are needed for Alan Henley. I've mentioned him quite a few times here and on my blog. Wonderful people going through a terribly difficult time.

To read more about Alan's situation, go to their CaringBridge site.

Noah (Jen & Carter's baby) was born healthy! Praise the Lord!!

2009-08-30T09:55:00.001-04:00

Praise Him with me! Miracle baby Noah James was born healthy on August 25th via emergency c-section. Please pray for Jen as she recovers.

My friend

2009-08-30T09:54:00.002-04:00

Please pray for my friend. She has had many previous losses and is pregnant again with another miracle baby. Please pray for a safe and healthy pregnancy for both mom and baby.

Melanie

2009-08-28T21:51:00.001-04:00

Please pray for Melanie, one of the Contributors for this blog. She was admitted to the hospital today with food poisoning.

Get better soon, Melanie!

Philip needs our prayers

2009-08-27T19:45:00.001-04:00

Philip is having extreme pain and they've had to really up his meds. Read his mother, Amy B's, blog Our Daily Blessing, for what is going on.

Megan's father

2009-08-27T19:40:00.001-04:00

Please pray for Megan's father. Megan of:

He had a heart attack today and is in surgery right now.

Pray for Kori and the boys

2009-08-27T08:10:00.002-04:00

Kori's husband, Richard, went to be with the Lord yesterday. He had CF and cancer. Please pray for Kori and their 2 boys during this difficult time.

Elaine's sister, Brook

2009-08-27T08:09:00.002-04:00

Please pray for Elaine's sister, Brook. She is going through a very difficult and scary time as mentioned in Elaine's blog Matters of the heart

Debbi and her family

2009-08-25T22:08:00.002-04:00

Please lift Debbi up in prayer. She is in the hospital receiving meds via a port for her CF.

Please also pray for her family (her husband and son) as she is away from them for a few days.

Please also pray for Debbi's parents. They were victims of a hit and run driver on Sunday. As she says in her blog, it could have been much worse, but there is some damage to the car and her mom's back is bothering her.

Thank you!

Lawrence & Glenda

2009-07-31T20:19:00.002-04:00

Please pray for my friends, Lawrence and Glenda. Lawrence has been taken to the hospital numerous times lately for heart trouble. Then Sunday Glenda, his wife, was taken to the hospital for hemorraging. She's been in all week and had to had her blood transfused 3 times so far. Tonight she was moved to ICU, as she's worse, and the drs. aren't sure what is causing the problem.

To make things worse, her husband had a heart procedure done yesterday. They were in two different hospitals, worrying about the other one. He isn't allowed to drive yet and he's tired and not in the best health.

Please pray for both Lawrence and Glenda.

Stellan

2009-07-27T14:09:00.001-04:00

Please pray for baby Stellan and his family. He is being airlifted to Boston due to his most recent cardiac hospitalization.

Lil Chris

2009-07-24T20:13:00.001-04:00

Please pray for 'Lil Chris. He's a little boy with CF and he's sick right now. You can follow him here.

Debbi

2009-07-16T21:15:00.001-04:00

Please pray for Debbi - she is going through a very rough time right now. She had a car accident a few months ago and is now being sued over it.

My Mom, Anne

2009-07-10T08:25:00.003-04:00

My mom has been having a lot of pain. She's had a lot of UTI problems and the drs keep thinking that's behind this, but we think there's something more serious going on that they are missing. Please pray the drs. can find the source of the problem and help her. Her name is Anne.

DW & Isaiah

2009-07-01T18:16:00.001-04:00

Please pray for DW, husband of Linny. He's been admitted to the hospital with Hepatitis.

Also pray for Isaiah, Linny's son. He's in the SAME HOSPITAL for surgery. She is very overwhelmed right now and covets your prayers.

Amber & Steve

2009-06-30T20:35:00.002-04:00

Please keep Amber & Steve in your prayers. Their tiny baby (she was 35 weeks gestation) Megan Grace went to Heaven on Monday, June 29. She was diagnosed at about 20 weeks with Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type II. Her mommy & daddy got to spend 10 minutes with their baby before she went to be with Jesus.

Lauren & Baby Audrey

2009-06-24T13:23:00.002-04:00

Please pray for Lauren and her newborn baby Audrey.

Lauren is a friend of my friend Lauren. You can read the full blog post requesting prayer here.

In summary: Audrey was born at 35 weeks and is receiving oxygen and is on a feeding tube. They don't know yet when she will be released, but her mommy is home from the hospital now.
Please pray for this new baby, her mommy, daddy and the rest of the family.

My friend

2009-06-22T21:50:00.002-04:00

Please pray for my friend who just found out that she is pregnant. She and her husband and tiny baby need all the prayers and support that we can give them. They lost a baby last year so the uncertainty and waiting during this time will be overwhelming. Please pray that they will be comforted and that all goes well during this pregnancy.

Cancer patients

2009-06-21T22:43:00.002-04:00

There are so many people dealing with cancer, it makes my head spin at times.

Pam, at Midnight Musings, has posted prayer requests for her mother (Loretta), her long-time friend, Suzie, and her husband's regional director. They all have cancer. To read more about them, click on her name above and thank you for praying for them.

Sunbeam

2009-06-21T22:24:00.001-04:00

Please be in prayer for Sunbeam. She is a young girl who was run over by a truck and if you click on her name you can read the story first-hand.

Please also be in prayer for the driver who hit her. Understandably, he is very upset about this.

Stellan is in the hospital again

2009-06-19T10:58:00.002-04:00

Please pray for Stellan and his family - he's in the PICU with SVT again.

Mike

2009-06-17T21:49:00.003-04:00

Please pray for my friend Eva's husband Mike. He was just diagnosed with prostate cancer. Eva and Mike are newly weds and are trying to decide which approach to take (surgery or radiation). Please pray for this Christian couple as they make this decision and as the move to the next stage of his illness and recovery.

Please pray for Lawrence

2009-06-17T13:23:00.001-04:00

Lawrence is a friend of ours and a good friend of my dad's. He collapsed at the end of church on Sunday and was taken by ambulance to the ER. They think his heart medicine needs adjusting. He had another spell yesterday and they aren't sure yet what the problem is.

Please pray for Lawrence.

Zachary

2009-06-13T17:14:00.000-04:00

Update:
Please visit Zachary's CaringBridge site:
https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/zjudah13

Original Post (6/10/09):
Please pray for young Zachary. He is 13 years old and has recently been diagnosed with Stage 3 B-Cell Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The cancer is currently in his liver and diaphragm and bone marrow. He is a Covenant Children’s Hospital in Pedi ICU. He will stay there until he is stable and he started chemo on June 8. He will have 3-4 weeks in the hospital of chemo and then when he gets out he will have 6 months of chemo.

Please also pray for Zachary’s step-mom (Gretchen), dad (Allan) and the rest of the family as they watch their Zachary go through this storm.

I received this prayer request from Ryon & Rachel. Gretchen and Allan work at Rachel’s company.

ME!!!!

2009-06-12T21:15:00.003-04:00

This is Debbi.

We CFers get a lot of sinus infections and I have one right now. The pain is just about unbearable. The doctors started me on a high dose of Cipro, but I'm not sensitive to oral abx.

Please pray that this abx helps. The only other recourse would be IV abx and I had 4 weeks of them this year already and really can't afford more right now!

Bill

2009-06-10T22:10:00.001-04:00

Please pray for Bill. He is the elderly father of a coworker of mine (Sandra). See below the email she forwarded to me today (that was typed by her mother):

Bill is not dong well right now. He went in for a bone scan last Friday, first for the shot of nuclear medicine and had to go back in 3 hours for the scan. The gal who was running the scan, right in the middle of it, after telling him that she was getting some good pictures, asked him if he had ever been diagnosed with cancer? He told her no. My lord, he has been diagnosed with everything else, and she asked him that, and then immediately left the room. Since then, his right side has been hurting him with excruciating pain. He has an appointment this Friday with the Dr. that is going to attempt to shoot that bone cement in his vertebrae where it was fractured 4 years ago. I really wonder if she saw something in the pictures, or if possibly that medicine has caused liver problems. He is really sick, threw his dinner up...too. I am worried about him, but he refuses to go to the Dr. before Friday, yet he is almost to the crying stage with pain. I have begged him to call his primary care Dr. and lets get him in to see him, but he keeps telling me "no". I really think he is so tired of being sick that he doesn't care what happens to him. I am truly worried. He told me he is trembling when he walks after the dinner episode, I reminded him that right now he can still walk to the car, but in a few days no telling what will be. He will not listen.
Please pray for him.

Carolyn

Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible and receives the impossible!

Baby Hope Amelia Bolte

2009-06-04T20:45:00.003-04:00

Please pray for newborn baby Hope Amelia Bolte. She was born on June 1, 2009 and has "developed some nasty blisters anywhere friction has happened on her skin, where her hospital bands were, where bandaids and tape have been her skin blisters and then is just raw."

Hope's mom & dad lost a child (Isaac Matthew) in 2005 who had a similar skin condition.

Please pray for this family.

Debbi

2009-06-03T14:25:00.003-04:00

Please pray for my dear friend, Debbi. She and her family are having a rough time (financially) right now. Please pray that these issues would get resolved quickly and that peace and joy would be restored in Debbi's heart.

Jen & Baby Noah

2009-06-03T14:00:00.001-04:00

Please pray for my friend Jen & her baby Noah.

She is 27 weeks pregnant with Noah and has been diagnosed with full placenta previa. She will find out tomorrow if she should go on bedrest or not.

Updated: Destiny & Jesse's baby Boy

2009-05-24T16:07:00.000-04:00

Please keep Destiny, Jesse and Cayden Matthew in your prayers.

Taken from Destiny's blog post: Cayden Matthew "in fact appears to have some abnormalities. Cayden has a significant nuchal fold (flap of skin on the nape of his neck) and pleural effusion (fluid in chest cavity.) Both of this are red flag markers for Down Syndrome. The fluid must be monitored closely to prevent lethal changes. We are optimistic because all the other soft markers for Downs were not evident. His brain, heart, bone measurements, lips, etc are all absolutely perfect." "We return to the specialist in 10 days for another US to monitor the fluid. We are praying that both abnormalities are gone (this would obviously be a healing and would at least decrease the risk of Downs.)"

Original Post (5/20/09):
I got an email from my dear friend Destiny late last night. Please pray for Destiny and Jesse's baby boy. They just had their 18 week ultrasound yesterday and found out that their baby boy's heart is not healthy - the doctor found an abnormality. They are going to see a specialist this Friday for more answers. Please pray for this couple as they have already experienced their share of devastation after losing their sweet son Braxton last year.

Thank you,

Amanda

Updated: Abbie and her baby

2009-05-24T16:03:00.000-04:00

Please keep Abbie in your prayers. She's now lost her second baby to miscarriage. She has named her precious one Olivia Faith. Please visit her and let her know you're thinking of her.

Original Post (4/19/09):
Please pray for Abbie. She is 6w6d pregnant and needs our hugs, prayers and encouragement at this difficult time.

This is Abbie's second pregnancy. Her first ended in miscarriage (with her sweet one Max) and she is worried about this pregnancy.

Emerson

2009-05-12T14:56:00.002-04:00

Please continue praying for Emerson. She has had a lot of problems since her 2nd multiple-organ transplant.

Philip's Surgery today - problems

2009-05-12T11:55:00.002-04:00

Please be praying for Philip, as his big surgery is today. They are having complications, from what Amy has Tweeted. Pray for his surgeon's and all medical staff, pray for Amy and the family as they wait - it must be so hard!

Pray most of all for healing for Philip.

Kayleigh is with Jesus

2009-05-12T06:35:00.002-04:00

Kayleigh went to be with Jesus on Monday, May 11.

Read her fathers final words to his daughter here and please pray for Aimee, Adam and the rest of the family.

Kyndall

2009-05-11T09:45:00.002-04:00

Kyndall was in a terrible boating accident Saturday. She was hurt really bad and is on a ventilator right now. Bleeding in the brain, fractured skull, and fluid on her lungs.

Please read here for the latest update, (pneumonia, infection), and pray for Kyndall and her family.

Co-Worker of Kahla's

2009-05-04T22:44:00.001-04:00

Please pray for a co-worker of Kahla's.

She is 31 weeks with a baby boy (1st child) and is leaking amniotic fluid. An ultrasound showed very little fluid and she has been hospitalized until they decide what to do. Please send a little prayer that God will watch over her and her precious baby boy and all will be OK.

Debbi and Ryan

2009-05-03T10:22:00.002-04:00

Please continue to pray for Ryan's recovery from surgery. Please also continue to pray for Debbi. She woke with a sore throat this morning and was up coughing all night. Please pray that she does not have an infection that would keep her from caring for her son; plus Ryan does not need an infection after surgery.

Thank you.

"His Will Wednesdays"

2009-04-30T13:11:00.002-04:00

Baby April Rose's sweet Mommy has started a prayer chain on her blog today called "His Will Wednesdays." Please stop on over and pray for the many on her list.

Thank you,
Amanda

My son, Ryan

2009-04-29T01:58:00.002-04:00

Please pray for my son, Ryan.

He is 14 yrs and fell over a waterfall today, falling quite a distance. It took them at least 3 hrs to get him to the car and another 4 at the ER.

He has 4 breaks in his foot and will need surgery this week. Ryan has Aspergers and has high anxiety issues. He doesn't know about the surgery yet!

He's also running a fever tonight.

Thank you for your prayers.

Janine's husband and son

2009-04-26T19:04:00.002-04:00

Please pray for my friend, Janine's, husband. He's one of the many who has lost a job over the last several months and is needing to find what God wants him to do next.

Also, please pray for her son, David. He has been very sick and she had to pull him from school and start teaching him at home.

Emerson has complications

2009-04-26T18:57:00.002-04:00

Please continue to keep Emerson in your prayers. She is having complications following her second multi-organ transplant.

From her mother's blog, I've copied some key phrases:

"remains febrile and has stopped making adequate urine."

"Dr. fears she may have a bladder perforation, spilling urine into her body cavity"

"not extubatable."

"perforation likely happened several days ago & the contents of her bowel have been spilling into her bloodstream and abdominal cavity since"

"newly developed blood transfusion allergy"

4/25 Update from Adam on Kayleigh

2009-04-25T09:12:00.002-04:00

Today Adam wrote a very moving post after Kayleigh's EEG. My heart really goes out to them and they really need everyone's prayers.

Kayleigh Update

2009-04-24T20:58:00.000-04:00

Here is a Twitter update on Kayleigh:

4/24 - Unfortunately, there has been no progression today with Kayleigh. They do another EEG tomorrow. Pray we get better news. God Bless,

Pray for Autumn

2009-04-24T16:46:00.002-04:00

Autumn is the teenage daughter of Linney at A Place Called Simplicity.

Autumn has just been diagnosed with a tumor in the pituitary part of her brain. Please pray for Autumn, her doctors and family.

Nicol, Greg and Summer

2009-04-23T19:33:00.002-04:00

Please pray for Nicol, Greg and Summer. If you remember from a previous prayer request, they lost their little boy Luke last year to SIDS. Recently they found out that they were pregnant again. Unfortunately, Greg just posted today that Nicol has miscarried this baby. We all know the pain that they must be in right now. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Update on Kayleigh

2009-04-22T21:28:00.002-04:00

Here is a new update on Kayleigh, posted by her dad.

Keep praying for Kayleigh, her doctors and her family!

Kayleigh's family

2009-04-22T08:47:00.002-04:00

Please be in prayer for Kayleigh's family. Many have been praying for tiny, preemie Kayleigh. Something has gone very wrong and the doctors believe her to now be brain dead. To read more of Kayleigh's story, visit here.

Amy & Philip

2009-04-21T20:37:00.001-04:00

Please remember to keep praying for Amy and Philip.

She has an update here.

Stellan's Surgery is Today

2009-04-21T08:53:00.001-04:00

Please pray.

Update on Emerson

2009-04-20T16:37:00.001-04:00

I just realized that I never posted an update on how Emerson is doing since her 2nd Transplant last week.

She is doing quite well! She has a long ways to go, but her parents and doctors are quite pleased with her progress!

Thank you for praying for her.

Baby April Rose

2009-04-17T13:46:00.003-04:00

Please pray for Baby April Rose and her mommy.

Pray for Amanda

2009-04-16T21:03:00.002-04:00

Please pray for Amanda, one of the contributors to this blog.

Amanda is nearly 17 weeks pregnant and has been having some health difficulties. From her blog today:

If you don't mind, I'd like to ask specifically for you to please pray for my health. There have been some issues popping up lately (that I hope to never have to go into, but might be able to talk about at a later date). I have been undergoing some tests, taking some meds and will find out results of the tests within the next few weeks. Please pray that all is okay and that these tests and meds are just precautionary. Please also keep the baby in your prayers as we are not sure if any of this is affecting the baby. Thank you.

Emerson got the call!

2009-04-15T20:12:00.002-04:00

I've asked prayer for this sweet girl before.

Her name is Emerson and she's been on the transplant list for the second time for multiple organs.

Today she got the call that they have a liver, pancreas, bowel and kidneys for her.

Please pray for Emerson and her family and check here often for updates.

Please also be in prayer for the donor family during this difficult time.

Stellan

2009-04-15T14:24:00.002-04:00

Please continue to be in prayer for Stellan and the entire MckFamily as Stellan and MckMama are headed to Boston very soon.

Please pray for my son

2009-04-05T22:25:00.002-04:00

I don't want to post anything on my other blog because he reads that at times.

Please pray for my son. R has really been struggling with depression. It's hard to know how much is due to hormones, how much is Aspergers... He's just been very depressed and emotional lately. He's talked to some friends about hurting himself and I worry a lot about him. Pray that we have wisdom in the words we say and that we know how to help him.

Thank you - Debbi

Baby Elle

2009-03-31T12:49:00.002-04:00

Please pray for Baby Elle (born March 23, 2009). She is at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston and may have surgery today to put in a shunt for her heart condition. Please pray that the neurologists can re-confirm that Elle has not been having seizures. Please pray for her parents, Lee and Lisha, as they watch their tiny baby go through this surgery. Please pray for the doctors - that they will make the right decisions and incisions during surgery so that it is a success.

Lee's grandparents attend my parent's church, Harvest Bible.

Thank you.

Please pray for Stellan

2009-03-23T14:00:00.002-04:00

Baby Stellan is in the hospital with severely high heart rate and an enlarged heart. Please read more here for details, but please get on your knees and pray for this sweet baby.

Thank you.

A Double Loss

2009-03-21T10:12:00.002-04:00

We have prayed for baby Cora in the past, who went to be with Jesus in February. Another boy they knew in the hospital (Tony) died a few days before Cora. This past week Tony's father was killed in a farming accident. You can read about it here.

Please pray for Tony's mother and siblings as they try to adjust to losing two of their family members within a month's time.