Prayer Requests

[Zerbie]

Originally Posted by NathanATX

I have been trying to get rid of a nasty cold that has attached itself to me since Tuesday. My nose is red/hurts, I can't breathe well, I can't sleep, yuckkkk. I'm supposed to sing tomorrow night, but not without a miracle.
Nate

Oh honey I've so been there!!!! (I once sang an opera on acute laryngitis - talk about misery!)

Okay. Zerbie the medically-unqualified meddling soprano recommends: sleep (take whatever cold medicine will allow you to breathe enough to sleep (Afrin nasal spray is good for opening clogged nostrils) or take a cold med that knocks you out), water water water, steam steam steam. Irrigate your nose (try Ocean saline nasal spray. I just pour it in one nostril and let it roll out the other, then blow.) Oh and when I say 'water,' I mean drink a gallon a day.

Oh and over the counter Mucinex (it's pure guafenisen) - it's an expectorant. It thins the mucus so it doesn't clump up in your nose and over your larynx. 3 Mucinex tablets (600 mg guafenisen each) and a gallon of water, plus sleep and steam, and you will be able to sing.

What, you want prayers too? Okay. Ya got it.

[Rick336]

I have been trying to get rid of a nasty cold that has attached itself to me since Tuesday. My nose is red/hurts, I can't breathe well, I can't sleep, yuckkkk. I'm supposed to sing tomorrow night, but not without a miracle.
Nate

For colds I use Zicam nasal spray. IT WORKS!!! At the very first sign of a cold I begin using Zicam and it kills the cold. I used to get a bad cold at least two times a year. Since I started using Zicam I haven't had a cold in five years.

I know this probably sounds like a commercial but seriously, if you get Zicam and follow the directions, you will get rid of your cold. But it works best if you catch the cold in it's very early stages.

Rick

[RevVW]

Hi Everyone,

I've been reading through the prayer requests, and my heart has been touched.

I would simply like for like minded people to remember me in prayer every now and then. Life can be a struggle, but all in all I handle things well. Pray that I will be able to keep my heart and mind focused on what God would want, and that I will remember it isn't all about me.

I know this is a bit vague . Maybe I can fill in the blanks later.

Thanks, Vern

[Zerbie]

Originally Posted by RevVW

I would simply like for like minded people to remember me in prayer every now and then. Life can be a struggle, but all in all I handle things well. Pray that I will be able to keep my heart and mind focused on what God would want, and that I will remember it isn't all about me.

I know this is a bit vague . Maybe I can fill in the blanks later.

Thanks, Vern

Will do.


You don't have to fill in any blanks, ya know. We'll be praying for God's best for you, your life and your community.

[RevVW]

Thanks Zerbie, I feel like I know you. I won't hide anymore.

Vern

[andrewlittle]

Vern, What she said. You're in mine, too.

[Lydia]

I'm praying for you as well, Vern. Let us know if there's anything else we can do.

[RevVW]

I just wanted to let all of you know how wonderful my Sunday was. I conduct two services Sunday am, one at 9 one at 10:30. As I left quite early to make it to the first service, I watched the mist in the valleys (I live the foothills of the Ozark Mtns), saw the daffodils starting to open, and thought, "they've been praying for/with me." It made for a wonderful albeit, rather busy day. I'm still smiling

Vern

[ctozrn]

That is so neat! It is amazing how the littlest hints such as daffodils can make us feel close to God.

What a gift that it enabled you to have such a happy day!

I will have to keep a look out for those spring daffodils!

Christine

[Zerbie]

Originally Posted by RevVW

I just wanted to let all of you know how wonderful my Sunday was. I conduct two services Sunday am, one at 9 one at 10:30. As I left quite early to make it to the first service, I watched the mist in the valleys (I live the foothills of the Ozark Mtns), saw the daffodils starting to open, and thought, "they've been praying for/with me." It made for a wonderful albeit, rather busy day. I'm still smiling

Vern

That's great!

I spent a summer in the Ozarks a few years ago, just outside of Eureka Springs, maybe an hour or two from Fayetteville, I don't recall the distance, just lots of greenery everywhere you look, and of course, rolling hills. And that big white statue. We went swimming in Beaver Lake.

I like daffodils. Miss flowers like those - here, sigh, the warm weather has begun - which means 5% humidity, sunburn, and a lot of dust. I feel like a raisin. But on the floral side, we DO have beautiful, extremely fragrant citrus blossoms starting now. And the winter crop of citrus has to get picked, so lots of fresh grapefruit juice and lemonade.

But this thread is about prayers. Now that my life has calmed down some I am back to my usual sunrise prayer practice. It's so peaceful. I light tea candles along the windowsill.

It feels good to think of everyone on this website throughout the day. Sometimes, when I'm cranky, I'll remember how many friends I really have and it makes a difference.

Vern we're glad you're here.

[Lydia]

Very cool, Vern.

I'll be attending a job fair tomorrow, and I'd appreciate it if y'all kept me in your prayers between now and then. I'm a little nervous about it.

[Zerbie]

Originally Posted by Lydia

Very cool, Vern.

I'll be attending a job fair tomorrow, and I'd appreciate it if y'all kept me in your prayers between now and then. I'm a little nervous about it.

Ooh, good stuff! Hold out for the best opportunity Lydia. Best of luck!

[RevVW]

That's great Lydia, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. I'm believing for only the best for you. Vern

[RevVW]

Hey, just wanted all to know, I've got two parishioners who are very ill, a 70 year old man with inoperable cancer, and a lovely lady with COPD. Just a thought or two, I know with that, we can have the perfect plan of the One who holds us all in Her/His hands.

And, Zerbie, I'm glad to be here, just don't know what took me so long.

Vern

[Zerbie]

Originally Posted by RevVW

And, Zerbie, I'm glad to be here, just don't know what took me so long.

Vern

Well all that matters is you're here *now.* Glad ya finally jumped in - as they say "the water's warm,"

Our thoughts and prayers will be with your two parishioners as well.

[andrewlittle]

...unquestionably gentle spirits with us, I think. And he found one of the other truly gentle spirits on the boards - Zerbie.

Originally Posted by RevVW

Hey, just wanted all to know, I've got two parishioners who are very ill, a 70 year old man with inoperable cancer, and a lovely lady with COPD. Just a thought or two, I know with that, we can have the perfect plan of the One who holds us all in Her/His hands.

And, Zerbie, I'm glad to be here, just don't know what took me so long.

Vern

We will, indeed, keep your parishioners in our prayers, as well as you, my new friend.

May God bless you and surround your parishioners with love and the assurance of God's limitless grace.

Andy

[Lydia]

Thanks for the prayers, Zerbie and Vern (and anyone else who prayed). The job fair went well. It was pretty small as job fairs go, but I did make one good contact.

I was nervous about it this morning, but once I arrived the butterflies in my stomach stopped and I think I did a fairly decent job of "selling" myself.

[Lydia]

Originally Posted by RevVW

Hey, just wanted all to know, I've got two parishioners who are very ill, a 70 year old man with inoperable cancer, and a lovely lady with COPD. Just a thought or two, I know with that, we can have the perfect plan of the One who holds us all in Her/His hands.

I'm praying for them and their loved ones.

[andrewlittle]

Right now I'm struggling to overcome an onset of depression - the bane of my existence. I would appreciate your prayers.

Thanks,
Andy

[RevVW]

Andy, Thanks for the kind words. And I will be praying for you. Depression-what is it about us? I too suffer with this bane, as you called it. I have found a lot of sensitive souls battle with depression. The good thing being, we recognize it and at least try to do something about it, if nothing else, just tell someone.

Thanks to all for your prayers, and, you are in mine.

Vern