The joy of the Lord is my strength!
Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say it, rejoice!
The praise report is so long that it necessitates an entry of its own--alleluia!
Prayer Requests
For a special and urgent need for Katherine right now.
For safe travel for Gregg and his wife as they travel to the funeral of a beloved relative.
For the safe and healthy birth of Tom's (of Goodform) fifth child to happen in the near future.
For Dylan's return to health and return to us.
For Karen Marie Knapp as she continues to combat her condition.
For my friend and colleague Beth V. who is presently in the hospital with an extreme case of vertigo
For some recent concerns of my own
For Gordon as he searches for a house for his family
For Christine and Gordon, who are presently separated by a great distance. For Christine as she prepares the house for sail, that it may go smoothly with her and the sale proceed as quickly as may be necessary.
For all who are suffering from marital problems, most particularly those in our own families or communities, that the Lord may intervene and remind them that a marriage is of three persons.
For M'Lynn in her present domestic crisis, that all works out both in Court and in the new job possibility
For mothers and families that struggle with autism and autistic related disabilities: particularly for M'Lynn, Melissa, Christine, and Betty.
For Father Benedict Groeschel, for complete recovery
For Athan, an 18 month old child in North Carolina who suffers from a digestive disorder that doctors determine its nature and help to remedy it; for peace and comfort for Athan's family.
For families that desire more children
For the conversion or return of spouses and loved ones to the Catholic Church, most particularly for Amanda's husband
For Audrey, who is battling anorexia, and to her family which is suffering through very difficult times.
For the men and women of the American Armed forces in Iraq and Afghanistan and for their families, may the Good Lord provide sustenance, support, compassion, and love that these separated families might continue to grow in strength and love.
Special Prayer Projects:
(1) Chris Keith, the young lady whose biopsy went poorly got the results of that biopsy--carcinoma of the liver. The cancer is metastatic from colon cancer. Surgery has taken place to treat the colon cancer.
I paraphrase her mother:
"We [members of the family] are standing on the Rock and are rock solid. We are all okay and we are looking for a few prayer warriors to help us in this battle." Because this mother means so much to me for the great good she has done for my friends, I plan to stand with her and her family in this battle, and I invite you all to join me. Expect to hear about this on and off over the next few months.
(2) For Katherine's Mom as she undergoes chemotherapy--that the treatment is successful and her mother comes through this ordeal with a deeper sense of God's abiding love for her.
(3) For Katherine and Franklin, Janet and Louis, and for all who are seeking employment and suffering through difficult times as they wait.
(4)Healthy Pregnancies and good and safe deliveries: From Davey's Mom: I am with child once again and could use prayers for a healthy pregnancy. For Suki, for a healthy pregancy and a safe delivery. For Ashli and her child that doctors may find a way to help her carry her young one to term.
Please continue your prayers for Franklin's parents. His mother, Mary, is suffering a great deal of pain from her case of shingles. His father, Bill, is progressing steadily and will get to visit his home tomorrow. He may be strong enough to return there soon.