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Prayer Request Thread
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Here I am again asking for prayers for Nikita. She got a stomach infection from bones. I took her tothe bet and $750 later we walked out with antibiotics that helped, but it came back. I got another script for another $200 from the greedy vet (Meadowood in Lawton Ok) and that helped, but it seems to be back today. There may be a bone stuck in her stomach that facuse it. Im 73, on limited income, and cant affort thousands in operations. I'm going to ask the vet to refill the script but being the greedy bastards they are its unlikely. the ption is to put her down which will break my heart and likely push me into a deep, mean, state of mind. Shes about 11, and I know we all have our time but I have no one else in this world. I'm asking for prayers for her recovery.
We're on the way to a different vet at 10 am. I jsut cant let her go with out a fight. I wasnt raised that way, we dont run out of family. My only concern is the $$$. Being old, worn out, and on limited income, this could really hurt, but not not as much as feeling like I've compromised my honor. Any prayers for her healing or my finances would be appreciated.
Just came from the vet, she's going to be fine.
He did give me some sage knowledge.
The infection came from bone fragments. dont feed your dogs bones. The tiny bone fragments can cut the stomach lining and lead to infections. Not to much fatty foods either, and not to many 'treats'. Just a good dry food and occasional low fat content canned food, Tanks for the prayers and thoughts.
He did give me some sage knowledge.
The infection came from bone fragments. dont feed your dogs bones. The tiny bone fragments can cut the stomach lining and lead to infections. Not to much fatty foods either, and not to many 'treats'. Just a good dry food and occasional low fat content canned food, Tanks for the prayers and thoughts.
THank you sir, Im honored that you'd ask. It was only $400 so I can manage it. Hopefully the good Lord will open some door to my financial improvement. I'm willing to do whats needed, just need a door to open.
I do give my big bitch bones, but only femur/long bones cut horizontally (like an O-ring) with supervision. Its her crack. Don't give chicken bones, hip joints, or even cow rib bones. Cooked bones are much more brittle and splinter in the GI tract, most say give raw bones only for this reason. You are absolutely correct that marrow, and other fats (cheese, liver too - another fav for my girl), can cause pancreatitis very easily. This was a $1300 mistake of mine once (she recovered). Small amounts only.
We will keep Nikita in our prayers.
Other things to absolutely avoid are onions and garlic. They wont eat them raw but in even cooked food they are very toxic.
We thank y'all for the prayers.
Please pray for my friend Bob's family. He passed last week. When i was a newb to EOD at MU3, He took me under his wing and taught me a ton. Bob was what we call a "Twin Pin", Seal, and EOD. Pretty rare. A very special guy has left us. Rest easy Bob, we have the watch.
Prayers for your friend Bob & his family.
Bob doesnt need them, he's already in a better place, look forward to joining him some time in the future.
Prayers for the family and friends.
Praying for family and brothers
Prayer sent for all the sick and those going through tough times. Amen!
I feel somewhat selfish even posting this, as things are OK, but I reckon thats what this thread is for.
Cant really complain about life, home paid for, a bit of money in the bank, healthy at 73, taking no prescription meds (nor non prescriptions for that matter) and Nikita is healed and being her own sassy self. So what's the problem?
No motivation, no goal. Its a chore to just keep going. I have no one in my life to 'play with', my only real friends are far away, just bored. Nothing I really want to do. No 'joy' if thats the word. This isnt complaining, its just a statement of current fact. I know that with what little I have I'm better off than most of the world, I'm thankful for that, but need some reason to move forward. Been this way for awhile and seems to be getting worse rather than better. I keep asking the Almighty to open a door, a bit of inspiration, a new idea or way to move forward, but it just isnt coming. Im being, have been, patient, but something needs to give.
I know that helping others can be good for the soul but I've also learned that for me, at least, looking for someone to 'help' only leads to regret. If it comes to my door I'm willing, but I wont go looking.
I'm not really asking for advice from humans, rather inspiration from above/within/ what ever you want to call it, but I sure could sure uses a new vision for whats left of my time in this world.
Maggot out.
Ill leave y'all with this, which is more a prayer than a song.
Cant really complain about life, home paid for, a bit of money in the bank, healthy at 73, taking no prescription meds (nor non prescriptions for that matter) and Nikita is healed and being her own sassy self. So what's the problem?
No motivation, no goal. Its a chore to just keep going. I have no one in my life to 'play with', my only real friends are far away, just bored. Nothing I really want to do. No 'joy' if thats the word. This isnt complaining, its just a statement of current fact. I know that with what little I have I'm better off than most of the world, I'm thankful for that, but need some reason to move forward. Been this way for awhile and seems to be getting worse rather than better. I keep asking the Almighty to open a door, a bit of inspiration, a new idea or way to move forward, but it just isnt coming. Im being, have been, patient, but something needs to give.
I know that helping others can be good for the soul but I've also learned that for me, at least, looking for someone to 'help' only leads to regret. If it comes to my door I'm willing, but I wont go looking.
I'm not really asking for advice from humans, rather inspiration from above/within/ what ever you want to call it, but I sure could sure uses a new vision for whats left of my time in this world.
Maggot out.
Ill leave y'all with this, which is more a prayer than a song.
Prayers lifted for you Maggot. I can empathize as life hasn't been easy for me for the last decade. I a caretaker of a parent so life gets more difficult with each passing day and it can be discouraging. I suggest trying to get closer to your faith, your relationship with God, which seems like is what you're doing. That's what has gotten me through the last decade, well longer lol. I understand getting burned by people. Sometimes help that you provide isn't recognized until years later. I worked for a time helping special needs kids and I saw one student about two months ago after three years. This student still recognized me and you could see the appreciation the student had. The Lord sees it so don't get discouraged when things don't work out. One thing that helps me is loading up my rig and going out hunting or fishing. I don't need to get anything, just being out there with the Lord and getting the mind off of daily struggles is reviving.
See if there's any Veteran assistance programs in your area. Those salty dogs will get you back in the game.
Im not a vet so that option isnt open. Thanks for the thought though.
I used to always see a light on the hill, like Pilgrim in Pilgrim's Progress, that led me forward. I fucked up and allowed my self to fall into sin several years ago and that light went out. I miss it and would like to have that guidance again. Even though I repented and confessed the sin, I just cant seem to find that guidance I used to have.
Don’t give up ! Seek and you will find, knock and the door will be open. The part we can’t see in English is these are understood in Greek as on going process. Keep asking and keep knocking.
Blessings brother
Okay, my medical saga continues. I didn't want to put this out there, but the news gets worse each week. About a month ago, I noticed a small sore on my baby toe. Well, it ulcerated pretty quickly and I'm now sitting with an open wound that is as big as a quarter and so deep that you can see bone and tendons. Wound care doctors are working on me, trying to prevent me from losing a toe or possibly even more. They are now concerned about the infection getting into the bone. I have an appointment to see an infection specialist. Pictured below is the wound.
WARNING: Graphic picture to follow. Not for those who easily lose their lunches.
WARNING: Graphic picture to follow. Not for those who easily lose their lunches.
Ive been submitting your name to a prayer roll whenever I think of it. Lasts on there for two weeks. Just resubmitted.
I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who is slack with the toenail clippers. My excuse is :My feets be's so fars from muh face."
Are they doing wound-vac w/ silver-impregnate dressings? I truly hope they can save it. I can honestly when I have seen this, its very 50/50 with the best care and they are right to warn you about the potential loss for more...I have seen that happen too (usually transplant patients on strong immunosuppressive medications or severe peripheral vascular disease). It certainly looks like they are doing things "right" - (that's a compliment - its as clean as they can get it). The question is how is your body going to fix this, how will it cooperate with the care you are getting... What was your transplant status before this?
Hang in there, this is a tough, tough thing in addition to everything else you have been through. Sending prayer ups and on the regular list!
One of my favorite Ricky Skaggs songs, Somebody's Prayin'.
Thanks for thinking of me. I'm quite aware of that idea, and some of the greatest joy I've gotten is in serving/helping others. I find it a dual edged sword: When that opportunity comes and knocks on my door, it works well. when I go looking for "someone to help" if ALWAYS blows up in my face. Dont ask me how I know.
In that light, if the big guy wants to bring someone to my attention than Im in, but I'm not going looking.
Thanks again, brother.
People I have helped have been on the spur of the moment. I don't remember their names. And I don't talk about it because it is not for glory or kudos. It is because it is the right thing to do. Being moral is doing the right thing when no one else is looking. Granted, we cannot get to Heaven by good deeds. But it is the right thing to do. The way to Heaven is through forgiveness of your sins by Christ. The hardest part?
You have to ask for it.
Well yesterday at pre school, Liam (my grandson) started crying and wouldn’t open his eyes. They were doing a slip n slide and were using soap on it.
My daughter went and picked him up and I met here at my house. We washed out his eyes and after a couple of hours of no improvement she took him to the ER.
They numbed his eyes and looked at them. They said it was a chemical abrasion and gave some ointment. He wouldn’t open his eyes all afternoon and evening.
He slept last night and when he woke up he’s still crying and won’t open his eyes.
My daughter is taking him to the children’s hospital in Winston. Yall please pray for him too. When it rains it pours.
My daughter went and picked him up and I met here at my house. We washed out his eyes and after a couple of hours of no improvement she took him to the ER.
They numbed his eyes and looked at them. They said it was a chemical abrasion and gave some ointment. He wouldn’t open his eyes all afternoon and evening.
He slept last night and when he woke up he’s still crying and won’t open his eyes.
My daughter is taking him to the children’s hospital in Winston. Yall please pray for him too. When it rains it pours.
Prayers going up. In reality it's all we have.
Ok some news.
John is being taken off of support
his brain is swelling to massive proportions and a lot of damage has been done. He is paralyzed on one side and the part that controls his breathing is swelling. They said if he were to wake up, he could not survive without life support.
His pupils are reactive but many other parts of his brain are inactive. It was a massive stroke. I know he would not want to exist this way. His wife has made the incredible, unimaginable decision to let him go. I am just numb.
Please pray for the family.
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Liam is still at Brenner‘s Childrens hospital. The doctor is going to sedate him to be able to examine his eyes. I just cannot believe soap caused this.
John is being taken off of support
his brain is swelling to massive proportions and a lot of damage has been done. He is paralyzed on one side and the part that controls his breathing is swelling. They said if he were to wake up, he could not survive without life support.His pupils are reactive but many other parts of his brain are inactive. It was a massive stroke. I know he would not want to exist this way. His wife has made the incredible, unimaginable decision to let him go. I am just numb.
Please pray for the family.
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Liam is still at Brenner‘s Childrens hospital. The doctor is going to sedate him to be able to examine his eyes. I just cannot believe soap caused this.
Praying for you and family…Ok some news.
John is being taken off of support
His pupils are reactive but many other parts of his brain are inactive. It was a massive stroke. I know he would not want to exist this way. His wife has made the incredible, unimaginable decision to let him go. I am just numb.
Please pray for the family.
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Liam is still at Brenner‘s Childrens hospital. The doctor is going to sedate him to be able to examine his eyes. I just cannot believe soap caused this.
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There are things worse than death. John is headed home.Ok some news.
John is being taken off of support
His pupils are reactive but many other parts of his brain are inactive. It was a massive stroke. I know he would not want to exist this way. His wife has made the incredible, unimaginable decision to let him go. I am just numb.
Please pray for the family.
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Liam is still at Brenner‘s Childrens hospital. The doctor is going to sedate him to be able to examine his eyes. I just cannot believe soap caused this.
This is the area of Liam’s eye that has “chemical abrasion”.
This cannot be from dish soap. There has to be an explanation from preschool.
This cannot be from dish soap. There has to be an explanation from preschool.
THanks, that was an old post, Nikita's fine. Getting a bit sassy in her old age.Incoming.….Prayers
