Do any of you have prayer requests??

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Originally Posted by mon

Aww, but it could be so many things. Wide awake or not, there's financial fears, domesic abuse that could be deadly and some people would rather be with a DB than be alone. Cultural issues, the list goes on and on...Sometimes action is in order, it is certainy uncertainable without the facts eh?

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Marriage is a goal she's had for a while. When she met this guy, I thought she had finally figured it out. But no.

I think there are some self-concept issues here. I have never understood this. Even with all the crap my mom laid on me, I have never believed in a magic pill, or relationship that would cure everything and make it perfect.

And she wants a baby.

I know he threatens her and plays on her emotions, at least that is what she has said, yet she denies that is what he is doing. She wants more from life and doesn't understand that her strength comes from within.

Okay, I'm rambling. It's late. I'll keep y'all updated.

Oh no!! First of all, self esteem, self respect. Then decide what comes later. Hey, she will make her own decisions, but some good advice may be in order.

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Originally Posted by mon

Oh no!! First of all, self esteem, self respect. Then decide what comes later. Hey, she will make her own decisions, but some good advice may be in order.

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Like no kid

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Originally Posted by mon

Oh no!! First of all, self esteem, self respect. Then decide what comes later. Hey, she will make her own decisions, but some good advice may be in order.

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Oh, she has received it in buckets. Tons of buckets. Head is harder than diamonds

I see. What seems like common sense to my freind usually make no sense whatsoever to me.

Prayers for my friend Bunny, battling cancer who lost her mom (my Bluebird leader when we were 6) to cancer this week.

Prayers that Bunny's fight is successful. Condolences on the loss of her mom - that makes her battle all the more challenging.

Prayers and hugs for Bunny, and her family and friends. Condolences for the loss of her mom.

Prayers and positive thoughts for Bunny!

My heart and prayers going out to Bunny.

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Originally Posted by mon

I see. What seems like common sense to my freind usually make no sense whatsoever to me.

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The harder we push, the more she digs in. I wonder if we should encourage her instead or just be silent. And ignore her complaints.

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Originally Posted by mrspunkysmom

The harder we push, the more she digs in. I wonder if we should encourage her instead or just be silent. And ignore her complaints.

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Just be silent, IMO. Ignore her complaints, change the subject.

One good response to anything is to say just, "oh." ;)

If she REALLY pushes her complaining, try something like, "Oh, you're a smart gal. You'll figure it out." Leave it at that.

Time to take away her audience.

I don't often ask for anything for myself, but I could use some of those powerful PT Prayers. I've been battling some serious health issues since last December, with still no positive diagnosis. It seems that the problems are now coming to light, and the results are potentially quite serious. I had to ditch my PCP of nearly 15 years who was doing basically nothing to help me, and find a doctor who was able to get the ball rolling and find the source of the problems. Still facing more tests and procedures, but it seems that we are finally closing in on the problems. The answers might not be good, but at least I will have answers, and can move forward with any necessary treatment. Your prayers and positive thoughts will help greatly - I've seen them work before.

Thanks friends....................:love:

Ellie, You are in my prayers,

Ellie, I have you covered with prayers. On Sunday I'll add you to our prayer list at our church if it's okay with you.

You are absolutely in our prayers. Getting definitive answers can be so difficult at times, and gets very frustrating!

You are in my prayers, Ellie.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

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Originally Posted by pomtzu

I don't often ask for anything for myself, but I could use some of those powerful PT Prayers. I've been battling some serious health issues since last December, with still no positive diagnosis. It seems that the problems are now coming to light, and the results are potentially quite serious. I had to ditch my PCP of nearly 15 years who was doing basically nothing to help me, and find a doctor who was able to get the ball rolling and find the source of the problems. Still facing more tests and procedures, but it seems that we are finally closing in on the problems. The answers might not be good, but at least I will have answers, and can move forward with any necessary treatment. Your prayers and positive thoughts will help greatly - I've seen them work before.

Thanks friends....................:love:

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Will be praying. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
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Elyse

PY prayers are yours, Ellie. I hope you get solutions soon and they are as quick and easy as possible.:love:

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Ellie, I have you covered with prayers. On Sunday I'll add you to our prayer list at our church if it's okay with you.

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Thank you Eileen. And adding me to the prayer list will be appreciated. I need all the help I can get.

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Originally Posted by Karen

You are absolutely in our prayers. Getting definitive answers can be so difficult at times, and gets very frustrating!

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Thanks Karen - yes frustrating indeed.

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Originally Posted by phesina

You are in my prayers, Ellie.

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Thanks to my "back buddy" Pat. Much appreciated.

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Originally Posted by cassiesmom

Will be praying. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
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Elyse

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Thank you Elyse ! If you lived closer, I just might find a lot for you to do.

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Originally Posted by Catty1

PY prayers are yours, Ellie. I hope you get solutions soon and they are as quick and easy as possible.:love:

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Thanks Candace - all I can do is stay positive.

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Originally Posted by Felicia's Mom

Ellie, You are in my prayers,

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Thank you Nancy. Your comment is much appreciated.




I have an appointment with another specialist this afternoon, and also have to call for an appointment with yet another. I have 2 more scans scheduled next week, and don't know if these 2 pending appointments will schedule even more "stuff". Thank goodness I have excellent medical insurance coverage and will have to pay nothing out of my pocket for any of this.

And PLEASE to any of you on Facebook - say NOTHING on there about any of this. I don't want any of my issues broadcast on there. Thanks for understanding.................

Absolutely I understand. I will add you to our church prayer chain as well.

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Originally Posted by pomtzu

I don't often ask for anything for myself, but I could use some of those powerful PT Prayers. I've been battling some serious health issues since last December, with still no positive diagnosis. It seems that the problems are now coming to light, and the results are potentially quite serious. I had to ditch my PCP of nearly 15 years who was doing basically nothing to help me, and find a doctor who was able to get the ball rolling and find the source of the problems. Still facing more tests and procedures, but it seems that we are finally closing in on the problems. The answers might not be good, but at least I will have answers, and can move forward with any necessary treatment. Your prayers and positive thoughts will help greatly - I've seen them work before.

Thanks friends....................:love:

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Hugs. I know this feeling well. Prayers that you get a good prognosis for your health.

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Originally Posted by Catty1

Just be silent, IMO. Ignore her complaints, change the subject.

One good response to anything is to say just, "oh." ;)

If she REALLY pushes her complaining, try something like, "Oh, you're a smart gal. You'll figure it out." Leave it at that.

Time to take away her audience.

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yeah, I know she loves drama, esp listening to her friends complain about her their SOs.

She found a place with him, but it's not what she wants and he isn't changing his behavior. DUH!

So it's time for me to ignore her complaints.

Thanks Candace

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Originally Posted by mrspunkysmom

yeah, I know she loves drama, esp listening to her friends complain about her their SOs.

She found a place with him, but it's not what she wants and he isn't changing his behavior. DUH!

So it's time for me to ignore her complaints.

Thanks Candace

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You and her other friends could make up a mock Oscar - picture or papier mache - with the words High Drama on it and hand it to her when she starts one of her monologues. ;)

ELLIE - any answers yet? HUGS. :love:

Prayers for you all.
Sorry I've been absent. My migraines have been terrible... and last week I found out a super good friend of mine from when I was a young kid that I have kept in touch with passed away.

He had been diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure last year, lost over 120 lbs, and never once complained. He just said, "well this is what it is" and went about his day.
He has a young daughter named Kennedy. She was the light of his life. My heart goes out to her.

Ellie, I just saw this, I'm sorry. Of course prayers from here and let me know if you need me.

On a side note - prayers, please, for the City of Baltimore. There is absolute chaos in the city over the Grey arrest. Just so sad.

Prayers and sympathy for you, Ellie, and all who love and mourn your dear friend.

And prayers for the City of Baltimore.

Sending prayers to the City of Baltimore.

Prayers on the way to Pomtzu, lots of purrs from my girls.

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Prayers on the way to Pomtzu, lots of purrs from my girls.

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Thank you.....:)

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Originally Posted by phesina

Prayers and sympathy for you, Ellie, and all who love and mourn your dear friend.

And prayers for the City of Baltimore.

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Thanks Pat, but I think you meant this for someone else. I haven't lost anybody - only my mind if that counts..........:eek:

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Originally Posted by Pinot's Mom

Ellie, I just saw this, I'm sorry. Of course prayers from here and let me know if you need me.

On a side note - prayers, please, for the City of Baltimore. There is absolute chaos in the city over the Grey arrest. Just so sad.

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Thanks a bunch Maggie. Now waiting for results of 2 MRI's late last week - maybe today or tomorrow. It seems the problems have probably been identified, but what caused them or how to treat, is up in the air at this point.

And on the Baltimore note - prayers that this settles soon with no further bloodshed , violence, or destruction of property and businesses. Glad I'm not having to see my spine specialist there right now, since Camden Yards is practically next to the hospital/med center, and I drive right past there on my way over. I need to get over there, but I'll hold off till things quiet down.

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Prayers for you all.
Sorry I've been absent. My migraines have been terrible... and last week I found out a super good friend of mine from when I was a young kid that I have kept in touch with passed away.

He had been diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure last year, lost over 120 lbs, and never once complained. He just said, "well this is what it is" and went about his day.
He has a young daughter named Kennedy. She was the light of his life. My heart goes out to her.

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I am so sorry, Scooter's Mom. Prayers for you that you get relief from your migraines, and prayers for you and all who love and mourn your dear friend. My condolences to you all.

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Originally Posted by pomtzu

Thank you.....:)


Thanks Pat, but I think you meant this for someone else. I haven't lost anybody - only my mind if that counts..........:eek:


Thanks a bunch Maggie. Now waiting for results of 2 MRI's late last week - maybe today or tomorrow. It seems the problems have probably been identified, but what caused them or how to treat, is up in the air at this point.

And on the Baltimore note - prayers that this settles soon with no further bloodshed , violence, or destruction of property and businesses. Glad I'm not having to see my spine specialist there right now, since Camden Yards is practically next to the hospital/med center, and I drive right past there on my way over. I need to get over there, but I'll hold off till things quiet down.

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Oh, Ellie, I think I've lost my mind too.. somehow I confused your posting and Scooter's Mom's. I just now responded to hers.

My best wishes to you with the MRI results.. and I hope Baltimore settles down before you need to go see your spine specialist again. And I am always sending along the good wishes and prayers for you with your spine.. being in the same boat myself. All seems to be well with mine, knock on wood..

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Originally Posted by Catty1

You and her other friends could make up a mock Oscar - picture or papier mache - with the words High Drama on it and hand it to her when she starts one of her monologues. ;)

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That would be so funny. To me anyway. I have found that most people in the South do not have a sense of humor or a sense of the ridiculous. When I find someone that does, they are usually a transplant or have lives elsewhere for a while.

One pet peeve. She keeps mum about a lot of stuff and doesn't want any help. She did want me to keep her cats during this move, but I couldn't do it. Mainly because I have no place to put them. I was her second choice because she couldn't find her mom. But the cats made it to her mother's and that's good.

So, my friend found another place that was nicer with a nicer landlord. He didn't like cats for starters. He would also give her husband something else to do in addition to flooring and then complain when the flooring work wasn't done. She said the landlord was creepy, so I'm glad she moved or tried to.

The story isn't over. The electricity at the new place wasn't turned on yet, so they were moving stuff at night with a flashlight. Some neighbors saw this and called the police. Her hubbies two friends were there, looking suspicious (?), so the cops searched them. The hubbie does black market prescription pain killers and refuses to quit. He had some on him. He is in jail.

I think she's had enough. He doesn't have the money to bail out and she won't do it. So she's at her mom's. Hopefully they'll keep him in jail until he's through withdrawal. She told him that he quits or she is gone.

Personally, I would have done that well before we were married, but that's me.

Just an update.

Sigh.

That's a very good sign that she won't bail her husband out! This is an opportunity for her and she took it.

Ellie, still sending good wishes and prayers for a good outcome with the new tests and all. Hugs!:love:

Scooter's Mom - what a sudden and sad and huge loss for you. Prayers and hugs! :love:

I am requesting good thoughts and prayers for my mom.

She is holding her own. The waiting is very stressful on her and she isn't well to begin with. The "waiting" is to see a BP specialist on May 5th who will hopefully resolve her low BP issues. She has drops in BP when she stands up, possibly as a result of her condition and definitely as a result of the Sinemet, the Parkinson's med she is on.

So...get the BP handled, adjust the Sinemet, re-adjust the BP med (probably), and start her on the month-long trial for a CPAP machine. (She stops breathing about 41 times per hour, according to her sleep test. And she's SKINNY!).

I really hope that putting all these things together will help her feel better. She can't be cured - be being more comfortable is the goal here.

Thank you. :love:

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On a side note - prayers, please, for the City of Baltimore. There is absolute chaos in the city over the Grey arrest. Just so sad.

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More violence and unrest is erupting as I type this - and it's the day of the funeral of Freddie Gray. I'm watching a Baltimore station - and it's crazy and a lot of the city is already shutting down before it even gets dark and even more difficult to keep the masses of rioters under control. I believe that all this is just an excuse for the hoodlums to get out and do what they do best - create more havoc. They are accomplishing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, and just making matters worse. So damn sad...........:mad:

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More violence and unrest is erupting as I type this - and it's the day of the funeral of Freddie Gray. I'm watching a Baltimore station - and it's crazy and a lot of the city is already shutting down before it even gets dark and even more difficult to keep the masses of rioters under control. I believe that all this is just an excuse for the hoodlums to get out and do what they do best - create more havoc. They are accomplishing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, and just making matters worse. So damn sad...........:mad:

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It is, and you know the law-abiding citizens of Baltimore are the ones who will pay the price, in terms of the city's reputation, damage to businesses ...

Pomtzu, how are you? Did you get any results from those tests, etc?

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It is, and you know the law-abiding citizens of Baltimore are the ones who will pay the price, in terms of the city's reputation, damage to businesses ...

Pomtzu, how are you? Did you get any results from those tests, etc?

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Yes - Baltimore normally is one of the calmer and more relaxed and hospitable of the big cities. It's a shame that they are being dragged down by relatively few trouble makers.

No - nothing on the MRI's yet. The CT scan I had before these, detected some major issues and prompted my doctor to order the MRI's, since the MRI's are much more precise and exacting, and can further visualize what the CT can't. And in the meantime, last week I also started my 5 week i.v. iron infusion to combat the dangerously severe anemia that is plaguing me. I go to the infusion lab at the hospital once each week for an i.v., and about 3 weeks after I have the last one, then more lab to check my iron level. Hopefully it will be up and stay up. I had this once before about 5 years ago, and it worked wonders. Hoping for the same results this time. Now to get other issues resolved!!!! Several different ones all smacked me down at the same time - around mid-December. I'm just so darn weak and tired -feel like I have the strength of a newborn kitten............:eek:

Thanks for asking, Karen.

Dear Ellie, we're sending loads of good wishes and love and prayers for you with all that's going on. I hope the iron infusion will work as well as the one you had before, and the MRI results will be promising.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Pat and cats

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Dear Ellie, we're sending loads of good wishes and love and prayers for you with all that's going on. I hope the iron infusion will work as well as the one you had before, and the MRI results will be promising.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Pat and cats

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Same goes for me! I hope the iron treatments will be very helpful and the MRI results will help move your care forward.

And prayers for Catty1's mom, too.