A Thread for prayers, good vibes and what have you

[vizoroo]

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*****http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sports/4007943.bin?size=620x400******

Jesse and Terry Martin at home in Canada preparing to celebrate Christmas.

The gift of family has seldom seemed so strong.
Read the story from the Edmonton Journal.
http://letsgodu.blogspot.com/

Continued best wishes for the entire Martin family!

[state of hockey]

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Ugh.

Sad given the time of year. Eerie given the date.

[Timothy A]

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God works in mysterious ways. He does everything to bring Glory to His name. He gives us challanges to bring us closer to him. We all have problems and live in an imperfect world due to the fall of Adam and Eve. Turn to God, take everything to Him in prayer, and may His will be done, even though His will often times doesn't match our human needs and wants. Perfection awaits His Believers in the next life, we will never see it in this life (unless Christ comes again during our lifetime). My point is, hang in there all, pray every chance you get, and trust God. He loves you.

[leswp1]

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God works in mysterious ways. He does everything to bring Glory to His name. He gives us challanges to bring us closer to him. We all have problems and live in an imperfect world due to the fall of Adam and Eve. Turn to God, take everything to Him in prayer, and may His will be done, even though His will often times doesn't match our human needs and wants. Perfection awaits His Believers in the next life, we will never see it in this life (unless Christ comes again during our lifetime). My point is, hang in there all, pray every chance you get, and trust God. He loves you.

Sometimes even knowing with complete certainty that God is there is not enough even when I know it should be. I think many of us do all the things that you mention and believe in what you say but (speaking for myself) come to this thread because we are not perfect but only human. No matter how strong my faith is I am only human and sometimes it helps to know that others are praying for me. It also helps me to be part of the collective praying for someone else.

[Timothy A]

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Sometimes even knowing with complete certainty that God is there is not enough even when I know it should be. I think many of us do all the things that you mention and believe in what you say but (speaking for myself) come to this thread because we are not perfect but only human. No matter how strong my faith is I am only human and sometimes it helps to know that others are praying for me. It also helps me to be part of the collective praying for someone else.

You are 100% right. There's such a great feeling to ask for a prayer to be said at Church, knowing there's 100's of voices praying with you, or in the case of this site, a smaller yet still dedicated group of believers of the Triune God all rowing in the same direction.

I think of my Sister when I think about the post that prompted your fine response, who is pretty much the opposite of me religiously. She is a person who very educated and intelligent, but because she has that much an level of intelligence, she does not accept anything that she herself cannot understand the nuts and bolts of. She won't accept the fact that God is in control; she is a total control freak. She has said she has prayed on occassion, but God didn't answer her prayer, meaning he didn't do what she asked. Clearly, in those cases, God's will wasn't hers. She just can't comprehend that. I ask that we pray for her to come to grips with the power of God and accept his will.

[Bob Gray]

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I know I find value in prayer both in a group setting or in a very small setting, such as just me and my wife. There is a power and assurance in praying with a larger group. But I have to say my best times of prayer are when it's just my wife and I at home by ourselves. It's a real great way to strengthen our marriage and it's wonderful to share our burdens in life together before God and then see what God does as we bring them to Him, though the answers often aren't what we'd expect. But, that's ok (more than ok) when you know His goodness and love.

[Timothy A]

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I know I find value in prayer both in a group setting or in a very small setting, such as just me and my wife. There is a power and assurance in praying with a larger group. But I have to say my best times of prayer are when it's just my wife and I at home by ourselves. It's a real great way to strengthen our marriage and it's wonderful to share our burdens in life together before God and then see what God does as we bring them to Him, though the answers often aren't what we'd expect. But, that's ok (more than ok) when you know His goodness and love.

Simply awesome.

[Proud2baLaker]

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I havent heard anything in a while to be honest. I know she is still carrying him and they have every intention of going full term. I sent him a message recently. Hopefully hear some news. I know that mom is still working and going to school. I cant remember how far along she is....but it is fairly far.

Andrew and Jenica went to a specialist in Indianapolis today for an appointment to find out more about baby Kollin. I dont have any details other than things were not encouraging and it appears that things are the same as before...which is to say they are not very good.

[leswp1]

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Andrew and Jenica went to a specialist in Indianapolis today for an appointment to find out more about baby Kollin. I dont have any details other than things were not encouraging and it appears that things are the same as before...which is to say they are not very good.

This is a long haul. Praying for them and for you too.

[MountieBoyOz]

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I got some results from my little ones tests. They found her IQ to be normal. It's a little over 100 at age 6 so that's good. She is very creative and I found her memory score is off the charts. She remembers things from when she was 1 or 2 years old. They did find that her mind does wander and may recommend drugs. They will do a further meeting Wednesday.

However, her father is being a jerk and says she doesn't need drugs to focus and he's going to yell and scream. My fiance has primary residence and has custody papers showing that and she will shove them in his face. I can understand it may be hard for him, but I hope he realizes that his daughter's well being is at stake. Any advice for me? Thanks for all your help.

[leswp1]

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I got some results from my little ones tests. They found her IQ to be normal. It's a little over 100 at age 6 so that's good. She is very creative and I found her memory score is off the charts. She remembers things from when she was 1 or 2 years old. They did find that her mind does wander and may recommend drugs. They will do a further meeting Wednesday.

However, her father is being a jerk and says she doesn't need drugs to focus and he's going to yell and scream. My fiance has primary residence and has custody papers showing that and she will shove them in his face. I can understand it may be hard for him, but I hope he realizes that his daughter's well being is at stake. Any advice for me? Thanks for all your help.

In this society we seem to drift toward confrontation like it is the only solution. If at all possible try and deal with this guy like you were a customer service rep that can't fix his problem but want him to feel like you tried. You are in the right if she has custody but it will serve no one to shove it up his bum. Not all kids think meds are great. If he is undermining things the whole way then that is going to be a problem.

First rule in this is to acknowledge what he is feeling (ie it stinks that she is having trouble, you wish she didn't need further intervention, or what ever he says), listen to what he says and repeat it back to him. Alot of the reason people dig in on their opinion is they think they aren't heard so they keep yelling louder. The other reason is it is dam painful to realize your kid is not like everyone else. Denial is a wonderful drug.

2nd- Sometimes it is helpful to make the point that she will suffer socially if she is struggling to pay attention, drifting etc. Kids realize they are not the same as I have said before. This is the age where they start to set up social networks and if things aren't 'normal' kids get left out or feel left out even if they aren't excluded. Once that pattern is established it is very difficult to rewrite.

Sometimes it is helpful to ask the question of what does Dad see ahead if she doesn't do what ever the intervention is. You have written that she is struggling and frustrated. Does he see that or is he missing that part because she has no homework when he sees her (usually kids visit on WE and that is when kids that age have no homework). Have you tried to describe what you have seen her go through and all the steps you have tried to help her be less frustrated? Have you asked him if he has any other suggestions? Alot of the time the non-custodial parent feels frustrated, out of control, out of the loop and excluded because the bulk of the way to deal with it is not on their watch. They react by being nasty because they can't do anything they think they should be able to do, the other parent reacts to the nasty and off you go.

I have no idea if this guy is participatory but even if he isn't the lack of control is usually the thing that sends them. Trying to engage him in the plan might help him buy in. You might consider trying a trial period where they do all the other adjustments without medicine and set some goals the you use as a benchmark for whether she is successful or not.

If the guy is just a pisant then I would still go thru the motions above. If he refuses to participate and yaps at the lil one when he has her say that you did try to explain to Dad. You are confused that he has trouble understanding but you know what the people who are experts have told you and your job is to take care of her the best as you can.

You can also ask the folks seeing the Lil one if they would talk to himregarding things if you think he would receive it better without you doing the telling. DOn't tell him the final outcome but let them do that.

Good luck. This is always so stressful. It really does get better! The problems don't go away but your ability to ID them and to work on solutions gets better.

[gmann]

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Please save room in your prayers for a good friend of mine. He fell from his roof Sunday evening. (he was shoveling snow from his roof.)

He is in critical condition at this time.

[brookyone]

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Please save room in your prayers for a good friend of mine. He fell from his roof Sunday evening. (he was shoveling snow from his roof.)

He is in critical condition at this time.

I will certainly say a prayer for the survival and recovery of your friend.

I had a long time neighbor who died after falling from his roof while removing snow. This happens often enough in Minnesota, with deaths and serious injuries...I have difficulty understanding why so many homeowners continue to attempt the task on their own, as opposed to hiring pros. I know it's expensive...but you're risking your life for chrissakes.

[MarkEagleUSA]

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Please save room in your prayers for a good friend of mine. He fell from his roof Sunday evening. (he was shoveling snow from his roof.)

He is in critical condition at this time.

Done.

[leswp1]

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Please save room in your prayers for a good friend of mine. He fell from his roof Sunday evening. (he was shoveling snow from his roof.)

He is in critical condition at this time.

Prayers offered.