The Prayer List

[Sandy F.]

Hi Rachael. Glad you are finally getting results from SS. I have a 55 year old son who applied and just got a letter saying the same thing. We think it may be just some paper work from the local SS office but not sure. He has a bad back and can only walk for a short time and has to sit, then he can only sit for a short while and he has to stand and stretch. My husband has the same problem and is also on SSD. Hope you get word soon. I will keep you in my prayers. Nan

[Sandy F.]

Just a quick note on something I read yesterday - "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1).

I was thinking yesterday that faith is what keeps this list going.... there is no need to see the evidence (we are spread out all over the globe with connection through the Internet), we just keep adding requests when needed, as faith is the only evidence needed to know that prayers are answered and miracles do happen.

Amen to that Mary Kay.
My dear friend Nina needs more prayers, where they placed her feeding tube last week, she now has a staff infection. It makes me madder than a hornet. How does this happen in today's world of medicine? She has enough to deal with already, she doesn't need this on top of her cancer. All your prayers are so much appreciated. thank you

[Sandy F.]

Philip is still from time to time running a fever but the 2 lumps on his neck has gone down and from time to time he tells me about joint pain Happy

[Patti P.]

Thanks for the update on Kevin and Philip girls. Rachel you are another one who comes to mind frequently for me which thru the years I've taken as a clue to pray. Glad to hear SS is progressing. I was so afraid of having to deal with that. I'm happy to report that the 4th shot has blocked the pain of the pinched nerve enough that I'm going back to work Mon-Wed-Fri starting tomorrow. And I'm hoping it is good enough to quickly get back to full time. I got the lift installed in my van on Friday so I'm a happy camper all way around. Thanks for the prayers all.

[Patti P.]

Patti I am so glad that you are able to go back to work at least 3 days a week. Please take it slowly though. Nerve blocks are great but those nerves are there for a reson so don't over do.
Happy My sons lil girlfriend has a horrible case of mono right now. It took them forever to diagnose. There were several false negatives. I hope for your sons sake it is just that simple and some rest and antibiotics take care of it all.
I am so relieved that so many of you kept me in your prayers. Even when I wasn't going on line. I was thinking for awhile there that I was going to be able to cut out some of those meds. I guess not right now. Soon though there is hope.
I just thought I would pass along my smile for the day. It sounded like this "Ovew ugh ugh" ; in translation love you love bug. Told to me by a 18 month old over the phone. maricles do happen she's one.

[Patti P.]

I forgot to mention about your friend with the staph infection. It iratates me to no end that it takes just 45 seconds to wash your hands prpoerly. while hand gel is good and in many cases better then hand washing (believe it or not). But there is no excuse for a staph infection in a hospital setting in my oppinion. Either someone is not cleaning machines properly or not washing hands properly. Especially if it is a site infection. Now there have been times when sterile items have been contaminated at the factory. I will be honest that has happened on more then one occassion. When I was a charge nurse if I caught an aide skipping out on washing hands there was no excuse. To me that was disgusting. So I feel for your friend I pray that it stays at staph and does not go any further then that. Rachel

[Wanda M.]

Rachel, glad to hear about the SS. Patti, congrats on going back to work. Prayers for all of you. WandaM

[Wanda M.]

Just talked to my Social Security lawyer and he told me that the non medical part was to make sure that I worked long enough to qualify for Social Security. Lord knows I have done that. I have worked since I was 16 on the books and most of thse years I have worked 2 jobs. So I guess yes I have worked enough.
I hope everyone is on the mend today. How is the staph infection coming? Happy how is your son?

[karen f.]

Patti I'm so glad you're able to start back to work three days. Hopefully everything will continue to improve. You are in my prayers.
Karen

[karen f.]

Just talked to my Social Security lawyer and he told me that the non medical part was to make sure that I worked long enough to qualify for Social Security. Lord knows I have done that. I have worked since I was 16 on the books and most of thse years I have worked 2 jobs. So I guess yes I have worked enough.
I hope everyone is on the mend today. How is the staph infection coming? Happy how is your son?

Nina had a really bad day on Friday, but is feeling a little better now. I think they start her treatment today. They did change her from every day for 6 weeks to once every 3 weeks. The medication is probably stronger, but it will be so much easier on them. Thank you for your continued prayers. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone's intentions.

[Frances L.]

I saw J's mom at Mass on Saturday night. J is going to be starting dialysis this week. Please keep her in your prayers.
Frances

[Frances L.]

rachae..You will probably get a letter shortly telling you when and how much you will be receiving. My son got the follow up letter today telling him when and how much he will receive. It is probably about a week since he had the same kind of letter that you reveived. Good luck ...;you deserve it..... Nan F.

[Frances L.]

I thought I'd let you know Philip's test came back with no sign of mono and white cell show sign that he had something going on he gose back on wed for a fall up and we talk about the joint pain because of me and having the lupus and ra I have to think about that all the time I hope that none of my kids get that or have to go throw it Happy

[karen f.]

Glad he doesn't have mono and I hope you get more good news on Wed. I'll be thinking of him.
Karen

[karen f.]

Praying for Kevin and for Phillip. Please continue to pray for Lisa and depression. She's had some relief but still struggling. Also, other daughter, Deb, is seeking employment (Elementary teacher) and a job might become available for long-term sub. Thanks to everyone.