Prayer Request Check-In 2/21/12

foxxy1

For those new (and lurking) on the board, every Monday we have a prayer request check-in. It's open to everyone (religious, spiritual, whatever) and all religions. Even if you're not religious/spiritual but would like people to keep you in their thoughts, we'll do that as well.

You can post your prayer request (for you, family, friends, or just anyone really) and a praise report (What happened that was good? A new job? A good doctor's appointment? Even getting out of bed is worthy to be praised!).

We all take turns leading and sometimes share scripture. If there's a scripture you want to share, please post it! 

Today's scripture comes from the book of Matthew 19:14

Jesus said, ?Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.? 

I love this verse because it reminds me that no matter how it gets at times, our little angels are in heaven. I take comfort it's the only place they'll ever know.

For last week's prayer requests:

Heatherhah: I pray you and DH are able to conceive naturally. I know TTCAL can be a very emotional and trying time and so many people are giving you information on what to do, when to do it, etc. I pray that you two focus on each other and get the right information needed to make the best decision.

nuttycoconut: I know last week was a challenge to return to your classroom and even your classroom (abeit good kids but kinda rough around the edges) are an even bigger challenge. I pray it gets easier and better for you. Also, congrats on the decision to start TTCing again!

Irichmond: I pray you and your husband lean on each other. I know it's easy to feel guilty and blame yourselves for what happened but please don't. Sometimes there's no explanations as to what happened and why it did. Your husband is a good man and an even better father. Baby Gary is proud of both of you.

flutter: I pray your friend as the strength to continue while her son is in NICU. May 18 can either be a long time or an incredible short one. I also pray she has a strong support system around her during that times she feels really alone. I pray that you and DH continue the grieving process and go through any hurdles with as little discomfort as possible. Congratulations on your March of Dimes fundraising goal! That is excellent news!

sockmonkeysam and figgs: I pray for you both as you deal with incredible challenges. SMS, you're amazing woman to be a pillar of support for another September 2011 mom as she goes through the grieving process. Figgs, you're incredible for offering support here on the board even as you mourn your own loss.

careyalis: Your strength is incredible and I'm just in awe. You were there for me when Ethan was born and I'm so glad we built a close friendship over the past couple of months. I pray you and DH lean on each other as your begin the healing process. Avery is proud of you both.

New AMs (Angel Mommas) and lurkers: I welcome you to the board. We're a very supportive and close-knit group. The women on here are just absolutely wonderful and amazing and it's encouraged you can be yourself.

Rainbow mamas: I want to include a special section for all the rainbow mommas here. These women are a symbol of encouragement, support, and hope. dvst8, ruthy, johnnysjune, pottermommy, & petunia: congratulations on your pregnancies and angel babies. We're rooting for you!! (If I missed anyone, I apologize.)

Now it's time for prayer requests and praise reports. I like my veggies before my dessert:

Prayer Request: I just got what is considered my second post-Ethan AF. It's great that my body is healing but I'm still pretty antsy over when to TTC. I feel my clock is ticking like right now but I also want to wait a few months, maybe even postpone until next year. I can't decide and it's driving me nuts.

Praise Report: I received a few more donations in our March for Babies walk! Yay!

Petunia844

I don't normally post on here, but I always read it and I want to thank you Foxxy.  This post is always uplifting for me to read, and especially thank you for the prayer request for the rainbow mamas.  I pray every day for healing for all of the loss mamas and for a healthy and uneventful pregnancy.  Thank you for including us even if we've never posted in the prayer request.

lrichmond86

Foxxy, your scripture was part of what we had read at baby Gary's funeral.  I was having a pretty crappy night and reading that made me think of my baby and smile instead of thinking of him and crying. 

Prayer request: As we start thinking about TTC again I pray that I can have the strength and courage to make the best decision for our family.  

Praise: We took my niece (3yrs) to the butterfly conservatory today.  It was so wonderful to watch her in such awe of the beauty around us.  It made me thankful for the small things in life.  (Anyone in the NE area, I HIGHLY recommend it!  It's in Deerfield, MA)

careyalis

Thanks Crystal. I am so glad that I have gotten to know you too-thanks for being there. 

Prayer request:  I buried my daughter today and I feel so broken and helpless. Please pray for me to find strength and peace.  

 Praise report: My daughter Avery died because her lungs could not develop in her tiny chest. We never expected her to take a breath, but she cried!  It was so beautiful!  She opened her eyes and looked at me right after she was born and I was able to see her little blue eyes.   

nuttycoconut

Thanks foxxy for posting such a beautiful scripture and for your eloquent, thoughtful prayers for us all. Good luck on your ttcal journey as well. 

Prayer request: for all of the new loss moms on the board. I'll never forget that intense, raw pain I felt the first few days and weeks of my losses and I'm just so thankful that time really did make it easier for me to get through the day. I hope for the same for you all. Prayers for all of the pgal ladies on here...I'm always thinking of you and hoping you are able to have a happy and peaceful pregnancy. You deserve it! Also prayers for the ttcal ladies (like me)! I'm hoping for very short, stress-free 2 week waits. 

Praise report: I made it through a whole week of work! I think all of that time off (and the advice my teacher friends gave to my co-workers) helped me to cope more easily. Thanks for the prayers and for your advice on dealing with my very precocious students.

ally2011

I am sorry for not checking in last week.

Foxxy - thank you for leading this and doing such an amazing job.  Your words and scripture selection are beautiful.

Prayer request - I have been struggling with anxiety/panic/fear for a few years.  I want to be fully free from that.  I want to be able to move forward with family planning and leave that in the past.  I fully believe Christ can free me from that and I pray that He will sooner than later.

Praise - so many things.  Our marriage has grown so much stronger this year.  Over the last month we attended a marriage series at a local church and it has really impacted us and I feel like we are both working on being the spouse we are called to be.  Praise also that my friend's baby was born safely today and that  I think I feel genuinely happy for her and not bitter or resentful or even sad really (maybe I will tomorrow but I hope not).  She got pregnant within a few months after getting married and didn't have the first issue...which is usually harder for me than those who have struggled or known loss, which is a me issue I fully realize.  And praise that my husband is safe after a long trip.   

Thank you again Foxxy and hugs to all you ladies!

Love,

Jenn