A PEOPLE OF PRAYER | | | | | ONGOING 27th July 2010 | The latest report is in green type | Date | Ref | Originator of request | Subject | Text | | 3 | Malcolm | General | History archived 2nd March 10 ARCHIVED 22nd July 2010 | 22.03.09 | 4 | Alan Bell | Alan | ARCHIVEDUpdated 1st May 10 Alan has been suffering considerable pain for a long while. Can we ask for some concentrated prayer on that problem, please. This poor man is in so much pain. Alan writes: I have just contracted a severe case of Shingles. This is normally bad enough but this had infected my face, neck and shoulders. My neck has not improved despite the 'last chance' operation nearly 2 years ago and I have to wear an expensive American made collar when I leave the house. The pain from the shingles, on top of the pain from the neck problem, is almost unbearable. This also means I cannot use my essential CPAP mask at night so I may stop breathing at anytime whilst getting the little sleep I can. All in all, a bit of a mess! | | 8 | Melita | Adrian | ARCHIVED 5th OCTOBER 09 Re-Activated 9th October ARCHIVED 6th Dec 09 Re-activated 8th January 10 Adrian has undergone a serious of tests, including an MRI scan because of acute disc problems. One disc in particular is pressing on the spinal cord and the neurosurgeon is unwilling to operate as there is a real danger of causing disability. Steroids replacing painkillers are being administered to reduce the inflammation more quickly and Adrian is at present being monitored in hospital.
Your prayers are asked for a speedy improvement in Adrian’s condition and peace of mind for all the family, please. Update 1st Sept. Adrian e mails: I am very tired and my fingers are now typing too well at the moment with the effects of my steroids etc. I've extremely tired, but so grateful to God that as of around 9.30 pm 28th August, I got home.
I am so grateful for everyone's prayers and for God for using the last two weeks as a time where He drew closer than ever before.
I will be weaned off the steroid treatment by Tuesday 2nd Sept but am on an extensive 6 weeks course of strong pain-killers and muscle relaxant treatment also. Have an out patients appointment in two weeks with another type of scan to undergo. The surgeon was brilliant and I know with his skill and God's healing virtue flowing through me, I am in wonderful care. Update 31st October I had the 2nd MRI Scan last Monday and met with consultant on Tuesday 28th to discuss findings. Things haven't changed much at all. The disc is still swollen in the same position as the last scan. He says he can see a 'little' improvement, but nothing significant enough that I would feel any benefit from. We then discussed my pain situation as I am only getting 2 hours relief and not the 4 that I need. He doesn't want to change to a more powerful pain killing drug as my body will only get used to that also and the side effects will be harming other areas of my wonderful anatomy. So . . . another course of steroids have been started. This time they are of a less strong dosage, but I have to take them every day for a month and then go back and see him again. 25th November. The other factor discussed is that the condition I have is very rare and he says that he would only see a maximum of 10 case per annum in Northern Ireland with it, so that creates a two fold problem. 1) They are not sure what causes the condition, and 2) They cannot predict speed of recovery or level of same. The fact that the situation hasn't deteriorated is the positive that I took from the consultation, but the uncertainty of the recovery is the worst part. I am now off work until at least the 6th January and after that we still have to see. It's been a long and difficult period since it kicked in 18th August, but I trust in our Sovereign God who has everything in control. Update 27th November 27, 2008 I met with consultant yesterday. Steroid treatment hasn't worked so emergency appointment is being arranged to have steroids injected directly into the swollen disc. This will be tricky and a little invasive but will be done as a day procedure under local anesthetic. As the condition is rare, the outcome of this is unknown. If it reduces the swelling and the pain stays away, then my problems may be sorted. However, if it relieves the pain and within weeks the symptoms are back, then it will be like having a cortison injection which is only temporary. If this is the case then I meet again with the consultant to plan the next stage . . . which he can't discuss at the moment, simply because he doesn't know at this point what that will be. In the meantime, my pain is with me every day and the medication is not having much effect. I would value everyone's prayers for this injection of steroids to be successful. Update 18th December Had my intradiscal injection on Tuesday (well about 12 injections in total). The procedure lasted around 45 minutes and was very uncomfortable. There are two lots of anesthetic along with the steroid. The stronger anesthetic will wear off by tomorrow and I am told I will likely feel more pain than I have been having for a while. Always great to have something to look forward to eh? (Have to keep my humour). It can take up to 3 months to know if the injection method will be of any significance for me, which is disheartening, but if I can have relief next week over Christmas, I will be delighted. The worst part is that the Dr who did the procedure says there is no guarantee it will work at all. However, on the up-side, if improvement is significant then they can repeat the procedure. How often though I'm not sure. So . . . just waiting for this increase in pain (it's amazing what the mind does). If it doesn't come that will be fantastic and I will be so thankful to God. I already have had so much to be thankful for during this difficult period of nearly 5 months. His Word is so true that when we draw near to Him - He draws near to us - VERY NEAR. In the meantime I hold fast to Psalm 16:8 which I pray over my life each day. Updated 2nd March 09 I have been discharged from my consultant surgeon as an operation remains completely out of the question. He has referred me to a pain specialist and he wants me to have a new MRI scan of the upper part of my spinal cord - nearer the base of my neck. If this shows anything, then he will discuss what needs done. If the scan is clear then he will discuss with me what form of injection treatment can be used to firstly, deal with the constant pain and secondly to find a way of hopefully securing a permanent fix. I still believe that one touch from the King can change everything and that in an instant God can heal me. However . . . I hold on to my 'but if not' faith and continue to trust Him to bring me through, whatever the outcome of the scan. Please can I ask that you all continue to stand in the gap for me, Melita and my family. God bless you all. Update 21st April The MRI scan of the neck proved to be inconclusive and the consultant believes the problem still lies with the original disc. He has a few procedures he could try if the disc wasn't in such a dangerous place. In light of this an epidural injection has been decided on along with additional pain relief. I have a good consultant working for me, but I have a 'Great Physician' who I place my trust in. It may mean that pain management is the only solution and if this the case, then I will take that journey in faith. Thank you for your continued prayers. Update 23rd May 09 I went to hospital on Wed 13th for an epidural injection. The procedure itself went well, but I am now sore from it, which is what the Consultant said would happen. I will not know for a couple of weeks how effective it has been. Update 18th June 09 I had an appointment with the pain consultant on Wed 8th June. Medication now being titrated to much higher dosage and additional medication possibly added. No further injection procedures will be undertaken as these are having an adverse effect. More rest during the day is a must as the side effects of the medication are very strong. Please pray that God will continue to guard my heart and mind as I journey through this season. Thank you. Updated 21st August 09 Adrian has an appointment with a spinal specialist on Saturday 22nd August at 10 am. Could we please uplift him to the throne of grace at this time especially. Updated 9th October 09 In one hour’s time, at 6.15 pm (UK time) Adrian has an appointment with the surgeon to hear whether the very delicate and intricate operation on his back can be attempted. It is an operation which, if it is decided to go ahead, will require the utmost skill and the risks are considerable. Could we surround Adrian in prayer, please, asking that God will direct the surgeon in his decision. Updated 13th October 2009 The surgeon has stated that he is confident of perfoming the operation. Adrian, with his wife Melita, must now decide over the weekend whether the possible benefits outweigh the risk. Could we please pray for God’s guidance for our friends. Updated 2nd November 09 Adrian e mails: I have had a very poor week with the pain in my back increasing and staying for longer periods of time. On top of things, I went for an endoscopy on Monday and they have discovered nodules on my vocal chords have returned. I have been struggling with a gravely sounding voice and haven’t been able to sing much. I was due to be part of a fund raising concert for a local church 13th November where I was the main soloist along with two other friends. The concert has had to be cancelled as the hospital won’t let me do it. (You can hear Adrian singing on www.veilministries.org on the 1st November service) I need immediate rest and they will be sending me an appointment for speech therapy. I don’t know if they will be doing anything else……Feeling in pain most days . . . my main relief is to sing and minister with the gift that God has given me. Now I can’t even do that. Adrian is really having a tough time. Can we surround him in prayer, please. Updated 8th January 10 Adrian e mails: I had a call from my surgeon this morning and I am to have my decompression fusion surgery on Saturday morning 30th January. Can we uphold our friend in prayer especially on the day of surgery, please. Update 31st January 2010 Adrian was operated on yesterday. So far so good. Please can we continue to pray for a successful outcome of this delicate operation. Update 5th March 10 I am recovering at home, however it is very slow (as the consultant said) and am still in a lot of pain. I am on strong medication that often has me sleeping long periods during the day. I have a routine of walking as much as I can manage and then lying flat on my back. I can only sit on a chair to have my food, then have to assume the lying flat on back position as sitting puts pressure on the spinal cord. I visit the surgeon on Tuesday 9th March where he will hopefully tell me if I am progressing as hoped. I do have a problem with my right leg since the surgery which is causing me some concern. It’s nerve related but it may be too early yet to say how that will end up. Now being at home the days are long and I have more time to think. While in hospital I didn’t think anything as I had all the professionals at hand . . . so can I indulge you and ask for your prayers that the peace of God which surrounded me before and during my surgery will remain with me during these days of recovery. Update 15th March 10 Last Tuesday the surgeon reassured Adrian that although there was still considerable pain, it is only half way through the accepted recovery time. As those who have passed though similar times will agree, it is sometimes difficult to see the end result through pain filled eyes. Can we keep upholding Adrian through the second half of the recovery, please. He tells me how much he appreciates all your concern and prayers. Updated 26th June 2010 Because the pain is not lessening, the surgeon is going to revisit his previous surgery to investigate and to put in place some additional aids which ill hopefully ease the continuous pain. The surgery is scheduled for the first week in August. Your prayers would be much appreciated, please. | 1.09.08 | 11 | Adrian | Ash | ARCHIVED 5th August 09 Re-Activated 12th August 09 ARCHIVED 5th OCTOBER 09 Reactivated 26th March 2010 Ashley Donald (known as Ash) who has been married for only 4 years has been having treatment for a tumour on the brain. Earlier tests showed that it had spread to both sides of his brain. He had a scan a couple of weeks ago and the results came back today which were very upsetting for him and his wife Nicki. They are both Christians.
Ash has been on a new type of chemotherapy but results have shown that it isn't working. The tumours are still growing. He is going next week to have a mould made for his head which will pinpoint 3 holes for radiation treatment and the holes must be in exactly the correct position for this to have any positive effect. His body couldn't take anymore treatment to the chemotherapy as internal bleeding is most likely and would be fatal at this stage.
Ash needs prayer urgently as does his extremely cheerful and always funny lovely wife Nicki, who must be going through such a harrowing time just now, even trying to remain strong for her husband. Update 5th December Adrian advises us: Ash's tumour is inoperable. It is extremely large and covers almost one side of his brain. As discussed before, the course of chemotherapy was stopped due to internal bleeding being the inevitable and terminal outcome. Ash has since gone through 6 weeks of a specialised radiotherapy treatment, which has just finished. He has lost all his hair and with this type of treatment it won't ever grow back. He is due to see his consultant on 11th December but won't know results of scans until January. If things haven't improved any, there is a new treatment called cyber knife which is used in places such as USA, France, Turkey and some other countries. This may be looked into after the findings in January. Ash has gained a little strength during the past few days, but as you can imagine is extremely weak from all he has gone through. As Nikki said "we have been married 4 years and 3 of them have been dealing with cancer". She said their local church where they attend have been marvellous. Elders and members of the congregation have set up a rota and collect Ash to take him to appointments etc and they come to their home to pray with them. This is an invaluable source of strength and their minister has been preaching on God's Grace being sufficient which is also keeping them holding on. Christmas is a beautiful time and I really pray that they are able to enjoy some time together that will see Ash without pain and able to move around - even a little. UPDATE 25th March 09 The recent results are that there is no deterioration or improvement. Consideration is now being given to treatments in other parts of the world. It’s a desperate situation and one for which our prayers are urgently requested, please. Updated 26th March 2010 The news is not good. Ash, who is only in his mid 40s, has now lost the use of his left side and the low energy level is disturbing. The whole situation is of deep concern. Could we once again bring Ash and his family before the Lord, please. Updated 3rd May 2010 “Ash continues to weaken and has lost a lot of weight. He is now totally wheelchair bound and has very little use of his arms. His spirit is incredible and his young wife Nicky continues to be a tower of strength. The truth is - a miracle is needed for Ash, folks.” Updated 26th June 2010 The situation is dire. Ash is now completely confined to a wheelchair and he continues to deteriorate. How we need to pray for this courageous man and his family, please. | 10.11.08 | 23 | Janis | Janis | ARCHIVED 5th AUGUST 09 RE-ACTIVATED 21st OCTOBER 2009 ARCHIVED 6th Dec 09 REACTIVATED 15th June 2010 Janis has been on our prayer list from time to time. She has a serious heart condition which, a while ago, seemed to require an inevitable heart transplant. She describes her present situation:- I have to go to Halifax (Nova Scotia, Canada) on Friday to have tests and see two specialists. This will take several hours. I have had some setbacks lately and the situation is not good. I might be put back on the heart trasplant list. There is little room for medication changes, although still a narrow window left. I have had the cardiologists ask me to consider moving to the city so that I can have proper medical care. So I am thinking this is an option that might be brought up again. I can no longer remain where I am so I have to move. God shows himself all through this. Praise God as I have no idea how I would manage all this on my own. It is a time of confusion and indecision. I am a decisive person and it is not like me to have this problem. Will the prayer group please pray for God to lead the way in clarification, a good discussion with my cardiologist, who seems to have all the time in the world for me. What a blessing that is!! And for some answers to my situation here. (Janis is living at present under difficult situations because of disruptive neighbours) Update 22nd June 2010 Janis e mails: “I am resting as I found the trip to Halifax really tiring this time. I had a smothering spell this morning which left me feeling weak and tired. I am feeling better now after some lunch and a rest. I had my diuretic medicine increased to double what I was taking. The cardiologist was kind. I find that I can talk to him and he is there to listen and answer questions. I have a lot of fluid in my lungs because of the heart failure which has increased because of the people upstairs.... I am too weak to move to another apartment right now so have to wait for the next available one. The complex where I want to move has just one ground level floor so no one below me and Praise God, no one above me. Although the failure is worse right now, there was some good news in that the size of my heart has gone down a bit and also it is pumping out more blood than it was during my last test. So my year of very mild exercise did some good!” Janis would value our continuing prayer please. | Update 06.06.09 -------Update 18.06.09------------------ Updated 11.07.09------------------ Updated 26.07.09 -------Updated 09.08.09 ------------ Updated 26.08.09 ------------ Updated 22.09.09 Updated 02.10.09 | 51 | Fiona | Susan | Susan is a 60 year old family friend – A Salvationist – who has been diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. I think this mainly means everything is involved, liver, other organs etc. Susan and David are extremely anxious and are worried. As obviously I would be. They have returned from a cruise which had been booked before they knew about Susan’s illness are extremely anxious. They had about 6 different letters waiting for them. They are living each day as it comes. Update 6th June 09 Susan will go intoa gyne/oncology ward in Hospital on Monday next the 8th June. There she will learn from the Consultant and Surgeon what is going to be done for her. She is going into Hospital at 10am on Monday morning. Susan will undergo intensive surgery on Wednesday of this week to remove the tumours from her ovaries and abdomen - the cancer has also spread to her liver, but fortunately has gone round the organ. They intend to scrape as much as they can from around the liver and will remove the ovaries and she will have a complete hysterectomy and anything else that is needed. After three weeks recuperation she will undergo intensive chemotherapy. She has a long haul in front of her and both she and her immediate family need our prayers. I think most of all Susan is very frightened of what the future holds for her, but is comforted by the reminder that she is in the Lord's hands and at a time when she is finding it difficult to pray is comforted that others are upholding her in their thoughts and prayers Update 5th July 09 Susan is now home from hospital after extensive surgery. She is to see the oncologist on Tuesday when discussions will take place as to chemo etc. It is expected that this will commence in about two weeks time - for how long we do not know at this stage. Please continue to pray. Update 11th July 09 Susan is recovering from her operation and is now waiting for chemo which will last until December. Continued prayers for her and family are appreciated. Update 26th July 09 Susan starts chemo therapy on Tuesday and this will continue every three weeks until Christmas. She attended Christie Hospital last week and was told that the Cancer was aggressive and even after Chemo would probably re-appear as they had not been able to remove it all. Please continue to pray for Susan , David and the family. She feels very fragile at the moment and needs every encouragement Updated 9th August 09 Susan gave her testimony this morning – she is very much aware of the strength she is receiving from the prayers of many people. As she said she doesn’t know how long or short her life now will be, but one thing she does know is that her Father cares for her and all her trust is placed in Him. She goes for another session of chemo to Christies this week. She met another Christian lady whilst she was “hooked” up last week and they were able to have fellowship together. Our continuing prayers for Susan and the family will help enormously, please Update 26th August 09 Susan has just had her second chemo –it has left her feeling a bit weak and under the weather - her hair is now completely out , but with her lovely wig she is trying to carry on as normal. Susan has a lovely voice and is continuing to fulfill her commitment to the Salvation Army Songsters. She is an inspiration to us. Please continue to uphold the family in prayer. Update 22nd September 09 Susan has just had her third chemo treatment and the good news is that her blood count has improved. She is thrilled to bits and it has certainly given her and her family a boost. Thank you for your prayers – please continue – there is a long way to go. Updated 2nd October 09 Susan is continuing with her chemo and the good news is that her blood count is down. The chemo makes her feel unwell, but the benefits make it worthwhile. She continues to be positive and is grateful for our prayers Updated 3rd November 09 Susan just has to have one more bout of chemo. Although she is having some after effects to the treatment - her blood count is down and that has to be good. She is due to have her last chemo in two weeks and then have a CT scan to see if the tumours have shrunk. We pray that it has. Update 14th November 09 Susan has now completed her chemo and although blood count is down has to wait until the week before Christmas for a CT scan to see if the tumours have reduced or indeed have gone. Please continue to pray for her recovery - she is so grateful for the many many prayers which have been said on her behalf and behalf of her family. Updated 1st December 09 Susan has now completed her chemo and has had a CT scan. She will know on the 15th December whether her cancer has gone into remission. Please pray that it has. Update 4th Jan 10 Susan had her scan and received the news that the cancer was still there albeit it is reduced in size. She will have to have another blood test in March and if the count is high undergo more scans and chemo. This is not the result she wanted to receive. Please continue to pray for Susan and her family during the coming months that she and indeed they will be given the strength and courage to cope with this situation. Updated 4th May 2010 Although she is not in remission and the cancer is still there at the last test in March it had not grown in size. She will undertake more tests in September, but in the meantime is desperate for prayers as she says "she feels she is on a roller coaster - one day up and the other down." She is having counselling at the local Hospice by a lady who is a Christian. We continue to try and support her. On an up note her hair is now growing and is coming through thick and curly - before it was fine and straight!!!!!! Update 27th July 2010 Susan is in remission but remains very fragile and in need of much reassurance. Although clear of the cancer Susan is troubled by an infection caused by an implant but she is making progress. At present is receiving counseling. Could we continue to prayer for her, please. | | 72 | Karen | Pam | ARCHIVED 6th Dec 09 Reactivated 26th May 2010 Pam Hair, who has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Her daughter Sue has put out a request for prayers. Would the ‘People of Prayer’ pray for her please? Updated 26th May 2010 It is understood that Pam is due to have a mastectomy very soon. Your prayers would be much appreciated, please | | 78 | Adrian | Paul and Carol. | Adrian e mails us: I went out to feed the birds this morning and Paul called me over. He is such a lovely man, originally from New Zealand and still with his lovely accent. He and his wife are Christians. His wife Carol has been struggling the last few months with a painful back. He told me this morning that the GP had just been giving lots of pain relief medication and he asked for a private appointment. A couple of MRI scans were completed and Carol was taken in for surgery immediately to insert a plate where the is what appears to be osteoporosis at the base of her back. However, the scans also have showed a mass on her lung, her abdomen and a tumour on her spine. To say the bottom had fallen out of Paul's world is just an understatement. I had the privilege of praying with him this morning. Can you please put the request on the email. Carol is need of a real touch from God and her lovely husband Paul needs strength for the days ahead. Updated 3rd May 2010 Carol is responding quite well to her chemotherapy. The course of radiotherapy has been completed and she still has a few more visits to complete the chemo treatment. Carol is getting out for an occasional drive with Paul and sleeping much better. She has picked herself up with what she believes to be totally intercessory prayer, from a place where she couldn't sense God in her life at all and was feeling completely 'why me'? to experiencing being able to give thanks for each new day. Carol continues to need our prayers as she continues on her journey with her fight against this dreadful disease. Updated 26th June 2010 Carol is in good spirits despite going through her second course of radiotherapy although she is understandably weak and tired. Paul is supporting her in the way that only a devoted husband can and your prayers are requested for a positive result, please. | | 80 | Carol | Claire | Our neighbourhood is a very close knit community and our neighbours daughter Claire has been diagnosed today with Non Hodgkinsons Lymphoma, she is starting intense Chemo tomorrow for an unspecified period. Claire is married to Jason and has a 9 year old son Matthew. Our neighbour (Gay) has attended various events at Leigh-on-Sea (U.K.) Salvation Army, her last being the Carol Service. The whole family is on Corps Prayer Board and we would be grateful if our prayer partners could remember the family in their prayers. Updated 28th May 10 Claire is waiting for a PAT or PET scan which should be next week. This is a full body scan to determine what treatment is still needed. The chemo she has had did have some awful effects on her but she is doing OK. Just waiting for the scan and then further treatment | | 81 | Lynne | Lilly | We are asked to pray for asked for Lilly Huntington, please. Lilly is 3 (she lives in the USA) and is rapidly losing her eyesight. The doctors are trying to figure out why. She is being tested for juvenile diabetes because of the rapid deterioration of her eyesight. Updated 28th May 10 Lilly is as well as can be expected, getting a little stronger, but still has a long way to go. Her family are surrounding her at the hospital while she recovers. | | 88 | Malcolm | Joan | Some technical information but it will help me ‘paint the picture’, I think. Joan has had macular degeneration in her right eye for a number of years which has necessitated having shots in the eyeball every 6 weeks. In the last couple of months Joan’s left eye has been causing her concern as well and the doctor has administered shots in that eye too. The Dr. now says, it has converted from the dry kind of macular degeneration to the wet kind which means the condition is advanced. As Joan’s mother had the same condition and was legally blind for several years, you can imagine that the present diagnosis is alarming for Joan. Joan is a member of The Salvation Army in Arizona USA and is the pianist for the ARC there. Could we lift her in prayer to the Lord please right now and ask him to do for Joan what only he can do. UPDATE 17th February 10 Joan’s next appointment is on March 15th. The diagnosis is worrying but God’s word says, ‘All things are possible to God.’ Can we continue to surround Joan with prayer, please. Update 17th March 10 Joan e mails: Just to let you know that I had my appointment with the eye doctor yesterday. It wasn't as in depth as I thought it was going to be, however. I did have another shot in my left eye with the hope it will help in delaying the vision from worsening. The vision is about the same as it was a month ago so that is something to be thankful for. I have another appointment in a month's time for another shot in my left eye followed by a shot in my right eye two weeks after that. I think it is just a case of monitoring the eyes on a regular basis. The shots are not painful since the eye is numbed and I hardly feel the pinprick. I told the doctor either he is getting better at giving the shots or I am getting used to them...he seemed to enjoy the humor! I will keep you posted if anything further develops where I need special prayer. I am grateful for the prayers of the members of the prayer group and it was a great encouragement knowing they were uplifting me in prayer. | | 89 | Carol | Penny | Penny’s consultant has diagnosed a tumour at the base of her skull. It is a rare type of tumour which is thought to be benign, but Penny will need surgery and radiotherapy. She is to have another scan on Thursday which will be followed by a consultation with a neuro surgeon.
Could we remember Penny and husband, Andrew, in our prayers as a matter of urgency, please. (Many of you will know Penny from her membership of the International Staff Songsters of the Salvation Army) Update 13th March 10 Penny writes: Well, it was a bit of a squeeze but you were all there with me in the dreaded tunnel that is the MRI scanner, and a very very long 80 minutes later we all squeezed out again. The Doctor who monitored the scan was able to tell Andrew and I that there is no sign of a tumour!!! or any other nasty things either. No dementia, MS, alzheimer's just a very healthy well developed brain with absolutely healthy everything around it. The next step on the road investigating my problem is seeing a neuro consultant, so another time of waiting for an appointment. Thank you all for your prayers, they do support us. Update 30th April 2010 Penny tells us: ‘After 2 MRI scans and a CT scan the ‘experts’ have decided that I do not have a Glomus Jugulare Tumour, in fact they do not know what is causing the pain down the side of my jaw!! Interestingly though, I saw a consultant today about a totally different matter and he was interested in my 'face pain' and went on to disagree with the previous consultants that I have seen and intends to get them all together to discuss me.’ Can we continue to uplift Penny in prayer, please | | 90 | Malcolm | Nicola | Nicola’s husband has left her and their two small children. He’s done it in the most callous of ways causing absolute heartbreak and he’s doing his best to make life a living hell for them. Money has been cut off and if you imagine the worst scenario you wouldn’t be far from the reality. Nicola is at her wit’s end and desperately needs our prayers, please. Can I ask on her behalf for them, please. Update 27th July 2010 The relentless pressure on Nicola continues. Despite attempts to counsel the husband, he continues to treat Nicola abominably and the children are terrified of him. The husband continues with his extra marital relationship and has moved in with the person concerned, leaving Nicola with a trail of debts. A court case is now pending. Your prayers are desperately needed, please. | | 91 | Jean | Joanne | Joanne has had cancer for a while now as well as a few years ago. It has reached her liver. We were told that Joanne has not long to live. She is only about thirty five years old. Please may I request prayers for the whole family. Joanne's sister Savanna had Leukemia when she was a small child and she is still poorly now. Sue, their mum and Gary their brother must be absolutely devastated. Update 4th March 2010 Joanne is now suffering from breast, bone and liver cancer. She needs our prayerful support, please Update 17th March 10 Joanne died on Mother's day. She was thirty two years old. Her sister Savannah is seriously ill. She is in hospital at the moment. Their mum Sue, father Derek and brother Gary will need all the support they can get. Can we uplift this family who are desperately in need right now, please. | | 92 | Malcolm | Nancy | Malcolm requests: Nancy was a member of my congregation some years ago. She is one of those fantastic intercessors on whom I have personally relied for many a year. Nancy has been diagnosed as having cancer in both breasts. As she lives alone and has only a brother who lives many miles from her, could we lift this saint of God to him in prayer, please. | | 93 | Jean | John | Archived 1st May 2010 | | 48 | Jim | Derick | Archived 17th April 2010 | | 94 | Janis | Layla | Tomorrow morning, (11th March) Layla, a tiny 18 month old girl is having brain surgery in Halifax, Canada. She has spina bifida. There will be a complicated and dangerous surgery that will last 6 hours at least. They have to operate on her spine and skull so that her brain has room to grow. She is a delightful little child who enjoys her family and loves to be read to. She folds her little hands to pray.... Please pray for this little girl. Her parents are Amy and Warren. Grandparents are Doug and Shelley. The family is stressed out and very fearful for tomorrow. Update 13th March 10 Surgery for Layla was over late last night. It was successful and so far, she is doing well. Surgery was very intensive and that is why it took so long. She is on a respirator and is sleeping a lot. They are monitoring her and she is doing fine. Update 3rd May 2010 “Layla is doing much better!! She is off life support so breathing on her own. She had another surgery and is recovering from that. It has been two months since she has been hospitalized. She was cheerful this morning. This is a milestone as she was very fearful and had a negative attitude up to this point. Poor Dear. God has answered prayers and Layla is improving!” | | 95 | Malcolm | Catherine | Archived 27th July 2010 | | 96 | David | Michelle | Gwen has been married twice. Both husbands were police officers. Both were killed in accidents. Now her 41 year old daughter, Michelle, has been diagnosed with a rapid form of lung cancer, and she has only given a few weeks to live. Gwen’s faith is strong, but could we pray for her and the family please Updated 3rd May 2010 David tells us: Gwen was a bit under the weather today, we think the stress of it all. Michelle is in a Hospice, in pain all the time, only relieved by morphine. Gwen is praying for a happy release. | | 97 | Richard (via Carol) | Joy | Archived 27th July 2010 | | 98 | Fiona | Melanie | Please could I add Melanie to our prayer list. She is one of my oldest friends. We started nursing together in 1981 and have been friends ever since. Melanie is only 45 and has Ovarian Cancer. She and her husband, Greg, have 3 children the youngest is Rorys age only 6. She has had surgery and is going to begin chemo. She is seeing the oncologist on Tuesday to hear the outcome of tests and the way forward. This has all been pretty quick. I ask for prayers for her and her family and also for us as friends as it’s a shock when someone your own age is taken poorly like this.. It really does put life into perspective and makes you realise what is important and what isn't. Thank you. Update 14th May 2010 Melanie has started chemo which she is having twice a week. She feels positive about it and she would like to thank everyone for their prayers. She asks that we might pray that she will come through this lead a healthy life afterwards. She and Greg have 3 girls that obviously they would love to see grow up together. | | 99 | Jean | Jean | Archived 27th July 2010 | | 100 | Pat | Alan | Alan a Salvationist in New Zealand a former soldier at Shaw (U.K.) has been diagnosed with prostate cancer - please can we pray for him and his wife Joan as he starts radiotherapy in the coming weeks. Update 27th May 2010 Alan is in Christchurch NZ receiving treatment. He needs our supporting prayer please. | | 101 | Sadie | Tom | Sadie e mails: “Can we please include Tom who is the husband of a friend of mine. Mary and Tom are a devoted loving couple and Tom has been fighting a battle with cancer. Mary is trusting God for a cure. Tom has had radiotherapy and is now on implant injections for the next nine months. When this has been completed they will see how well he has responded to that treatment. He and Mary have a very positive attitude to this illness but still crave prayers for healing. Can our group please remember this family in prayers to the Almighty.” | | 102 | Alan | Doreen | In November 2004 Doreen Bailey was diagnosed with breast cancer, and had a breast removed. Her reports have been good over the years. However on Tuesday 4th May, Doreen went for her check up and the report was rather disturbing. They found something relating to her liver. Doreen goes for another check up in about four to five weeks time. Doreen is a life long Salvationist and who loves her Lord. She with her husband Jim attends the Palm Beach Corps Queensland Australia. The prayers of the group would be much appreciated, please. Update 14th May 2010. Alan e mails: “Doreen wishes to thank the group for their prayers. Today Doreen & her husband, Jim, are going on holiday. She has assured me that she has left her report in God's hands. Nevertheless, there is still concern for her well being. May I still ask for prayers for her, please. 16th June 2010 Because of the Doctor’s concern, some tests have been taken on Doreen. On Thursday 17th June she has an appointment with her Dr to get the answers to the tests. Please can we uphold her in prayer. Update 17th June 2010 Allan says: I have been talking to Doreen this evening and I might say there is a time for rejoicing. There is a minor problem with the liver. But there is no sign of the cancer. She had been very concerned and we spoke very personally. She asked me to pass on her deepest gratitude & thanks for the groups prayers believing they have been answered. | | 103 | Malcolm | Jenny | Marriage breakdowns are always wretched and Jenny is in just that situation. Battered verbally incessantly by less than wholesome language and controlled by fear, Jenny has reached breaking point. The details are not pleasant and our prayers are urgently requested as at this moment, please. The next few days will be critical for her. Update 24th May 10 Jenny is battling through an horrendous situation. Fortunately she is being helped by very supportive friends but the situation remains extremely fraught and Jenny’s health is causing concern. There are children involved who also need our prayers please. If you have any spare capacity for an extra prayer, could it be for Jenny, please. Updated 26th June 2010 Jenny is now in a flat with her daughter but the situation remains fragile. The husband continues to resort to emotional blackmail making it difficult for the separation to be completed. Yet God is answering prayers in a remarkable way as Jenny is the first to admit. Her material needs are being met by the amazing kindness of friends and work colleagues. But, as anyone with experience in marriage breakdowns will understand, Jenny remains extremely vulnerable. Your prayers for a daily portion of God’s strength for Jenny and her little family would be a marvellous help in the immediate days ahead, please. | | 104 | Malcolm | Verna | Verna has previously had chemotherapy treatment and experienced the ups and downs of its effects. Now, after some while when things seemed fine, another course of treatment is now thought necessary. Verna is positive and determined and we are willing her and praying for her to succeed in overcoming this setback. Can we ask, please, for the prayers of the group to uplift Verna and husband Murray in these trying times. (Murray and Verna are members of the Chatham Citadel Salvation Army where both have given exemplary service for the Lord) Update 21st July 10. Verna report: “I have been to the hospital today and can go ahead with the 5th treatment on Friday. So there will be only one more after that. What will happen then I do not know. It will depend on the CT scan I should have 4 weeks after the last chemo. I have had some pretty rough days but rally no more than expected. Fortunately this week in the cycle is quite reasonable and life is a bit more normal although I do get very tired. But the end is in site! of the treatment I mean! I am also waiting for cataract surgery and have a pre-op appointment for that on Aug 25th and hope to arrange a date then. I have not been able to drive since we came back from holiday because of it, so hopefully I will not have to wait too long.” Can we continue to uphold Verna and Murray in our prayers, please | | 105 | Joan | Doreen Rogers | Joan e mails: “My sister- Doreen Rogers-who lives in the USA - within hours of our leaving after visiting from the UK, fell and fractured her hip and has undergone surgery which we understand has gone well, but recovery will take many months. (She and her husband are soldiers at the Manchester Salvation Army in the USA). Could we pray for a speedy and complete recovery, please.” Update 24th May 10 Joan e mails:- “My Sister is making progress - hopes to be home on Tuesday - although greatly incapacitated. Many thanks for all who have prayed for us.” Apparently the playing by a brass quartette from the local band is helping the progress! | | 106 | Joan | Joyce | Archived 27th July 2010 | | 107 | Malcolm | Marion | Marion e mails: “I am going in hospital for surgery for breast cancer which has returned after 13 years. David (Marion’s husband) and I are both in shock to think that we now have to travel 'THAT' path again. Please keep us both in your prayers. We will keep you informed of my progress.” Updated 1st June 2010 David e mails “Marion has returned home to Albion Park to her own bed after 6 days at St Vincent's hospital in Sydney. She is doing well and has a scar to prove it. Three nodes were removed in the mastectomy operation and are clear of cancer. She is awaiting her appointment at the end of this week with the surgeon to find out about the results of the biopsy on the removed breast tissue. This will guide the doctor in regard to future treatment. We appreciate your love and support and all the people who have been praying for her.” | | 108 | Eileen | Break In | Archived 27th July 2010 | | 109 | Jean | Amy Brown | Amy is twenty six years old and has aggressive cancer and is receiving chemotherapy to lengthen her life span. We can spare prayer for this lass and her distraught family, can’t we, please. | | 110 | Irene | Malcolm | The pathology results from the 'lump' in the breast now show cancer cells. Irene has to return to hospital for a further operation on Fri 25th June so they can scrape the area again and go into the lymph gland to see if they can find any more suspect cells. After that she has to go to Hull (UK) for radiotherapy every day for 4 weeks. Your prayers are needed, please. Update 24th June 2010…….. Irene e mails: “My op takes place on Friday afternoon, and I then have to wait about 10 days for the results. They are going to take some more tissue from around the area of the 'lump' and some of the lymph nodes from my under arm lymph gland, for further analysis and I've been told that this is what will likely cause me trouble and pain afterwards. So ... no housework for a week or two then eh? ha ha! I am grateful for all the prayers on my behalf thank you. Give everyone my love and thanks please. There are two phrases that are constantly in my mind and they are quite simple ones... “I'm in His hands,” and that it is the best place to be, and secondly, ‘the mind is stronger than the body,’ so I can get through this if I put good thoughts in my mind! (Phillipians 4 v 8) I am always telling the people who bring me their troubles to do this, "Stop thinking about the hurts and whatever, the ‘who said this’ and ‘who said that’, forget that, and counteract those dark thoughts with good positive thoughts" So time for me to put it to the test personally. Because I actually know this works so well, it should help me make a good start! In fact this particular chapter is perfect for me just now even more than usual, so I will rejoice in the Lord and use every opportunity to make a strong witness for Him in these new circumstances.” Can we pray for Irene, please, that the results will be good and her witness will be helpful and an inspiration to others. Update 7th July 2010 Irene e mails: and asks us all to ‘stick by her’, please! Just a short note to say I'm over the worst, been back to hospital today for removal of sutures and check up. Consultant feels confident that the tumour has been removed. It was a fast growing one which had begun to travel but only one of the four lymph nodes which were removed showed any sign of the cancer and that apparently was minute. (About the width of a human hair in a lymph node (which is the size of a baked bean!).. and that has been removed also) So next step is to see the oncologist next Monday who will map out the future plan of action. Family and friends have been extremely kind and supportive, and there have been so many blessings along the way that I think I could write a book, (maybe I will) What a great God is ours eh. And what a great company of prayer partners who have petitioned for my wellbeing so wonderfully that all these daily blessings have also been bestowed upon me. Thank you so much, it is early days still and I can’t manage without you now and hope you can stick by me till this is over. It is hard to pray for oneself, and I find it much easier to send up thanks and praise, so for now I'll leave the petitioning to you sturdier warriors.’ Update 27th July 2010 Irene e mails: “Thank you for your faithfulness in praying for me. I am presently feeling very well, although I admit to also feeling a 'little' scared ... I will have my first chemo session on Thursday and will be glad when it's done and I will then find out just what side effects (if any) I personally will have. Everyone says 'not to worry' and they are right because I know worrying doesn’t change things, and God will be right there with me anyway, so whilst I refuse to worry... I'll admit that I am not totally brave and fearless! I will however be meeting people that I would not otherwise have had the opportunity to meet if I wasn't in a similar situation to them, and I'm looking forward to that and praying that God will use me to witness for Him and be the means of bringing a blessing to someone there I'm in His hands!” | | 111 | Eileen | Brian and Celeste | Eileen e mails: I received the following from a colleague in New York that I met during the course of my work. Could we add Brian and Celeste to our prayer list please. “Dear Friends and Colleagues: I wanted to share with you that our 20-year old daughter Celeste, a college student, is undergoing liver transplant surgery (she was diagnosed at age 9 with a chronic liver disease, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, as well as Crohn's disease) at Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC on Tuesday, June 15. She was placed on the liver registry after an 11-day hospitalization there in April, but the wait for a cadaver liver is 2-3 years. Meanwhile her liver will continue to deteriorate and the deterioration could be sharply accelerated because of gall bladder problem that she is also having. After reflection and extensive medical testing, I have volunteered and been approved to be a living donor for her to speed up the process and also will undergo surgery on Tuesday. Mount Sinai is an excellent hospital to have this surgery done and my surgeon and Celeste’s surgeon have each completed more than 500 living donor liver transplants. While it’s all a bit daunting: the surgery is 8 hours (8 a.m. to 4 pm); she will be in the hospital for 10-21 days, I for 5-7; Celeste will have her liver, gall bladder and common bile duct (a new bile duct will be fashioned from a piece of her small intestine) removed, and possibly her spleen (which is very enlarged); I'll have my small left lobe of my liver (35%) removed as well as my gall bladder Celeste's recovery time will total 6 months, I will be out from work in the office for 6-8 weeks -the surgery holds the great promise that if successful, Celeste will enter adulthood with her liver disease eliminated. We feel strongly that this is the right course of action. Carla (and our son Andrew) will be caregivers to Celeste and me while we are recovering. Please send positive thoughts and prayers our way on the 15th and afterward!” | | 112 | Allan | Vicki | Major Vicki Clarke of The Salvation Army, Australia, is suffering from what is thought to be depression and has been given six months leave of absence. She is not to have any work responsibilities at all. Please can we uphold her and her husband, Dean, in prayer. | | 113 | Pauline | Bill | Bill’s wife, Pauline, writes with such openness and honesty:- Bill has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The poor love has been through it recently and my heart goes out to him. He's been having PSA tests for over 2 years and 3 weeks ago he had to have a biopsy, 12 in fact. 7 were cancerous but 5 were clear. He commenced his hormone treatment on Monday. In 2 weeks time he goes to the GP for his first injection (then every 6 weeks) In October he goes to Bristol (U.K.) Monday to Friday for 71/2 weeks for radiotherapy. Because of his epilepsy he can't have the operation. We've been told that as it's been caught in the early stages he should make a full recovery. Bill is very upbeat and very, very positive about it all-I'm being a little whimp at the moment. Fine during the day but difficulty in sleeping. We can still go to Oberamagau in August which has pleased us both. Can we pray, please, for Bill and Pauline as they face this trauma together | | 114 | Lynne | Kay | Kay Thompson was in remission with Ovarian cancer but this has now returned. She has been given less than a year to live. Her husband has Alzheimer’s and Kay has been his care giver. They are going into an assisted living home shortly, when she gets out of Hospital. As you can imagine, it is very hard for the family at this time. Update 27th July 2010 Kay went to be with her Lord last Friday. She decided not to go the chemo route as she did that the last time and was very sick. She spent her last day's at home with hospice care, surrounded by her family, She planned her own funeral and had all her affairs in order. The family are very grateful for all prayers. | | 115 | Malcolm | Teresa and Sam | Malcolm writes: Our next door neighbours are ‘going through the mill’ at the moment. The mum, Teresa, has just had a cataract operation and her youngest son, Sam (15) is waiting to have hospital attention for cysts on his kidney and then he, too, has to have cataracts removed. Husband, Dave, is being the ‘head cook and bottle washer’ at the moment. They could do with a good prayer transfusion! Can we oblige, please. | | 116 | Lynne | Michael | Michael Kershner is a special needs young boy who goes to our church, He had major surgery yesterday on his back for scoliosis. He is about fourteen years old and such a sweet young boy. He will be so happy to know that people are praying for Him around the world. As of today I was told that he had been in a chair for about fifteen minutes and was still in a lot of pain, but happy to have the surgery over with. He has a drain in, to drain excess fluids and that was working well. I will update as I hear. Updated 26th June 2010 Michael could use some prayers right now his oxygen saturation level is dropping and they may have to put him on oxygen soon. They are hoping he is just exhausted from today’s treatment. I hope so. His O2 has not been as low since 3 yrs ago when he had his heart surgery. They said his lungs are diminished a little but sound clear. Update 28th June 2010 Rhonda Kershner’s update on Michael “Praise the Lord he is home!! We got home around 5:15 tonight. He finally went to the bathroom around 2PM. I was so happy you could here us down the hall. The nurses left their lunch break to say ‘yee hah.’ That was the only thing we were waiting for. He is doing really well. Now we have to recover and keep breathing. He has to walk a lot.” | | 117 | Greg | Margaret | Margaret Todd has suffered a very serious Kidney failure and is extremely unwell. It is requested that we support her with prayer at this very difficult time, please Update 7th July 2010 Greg e mails: ‘Margaret is out of Intensive care which is a great improvement but her kidneys need to start working again. Thanks for your prayer group's support.’ | | 118 | Adrian | Jamie | Jamie has been in foster care with a lovely Christian family and while he has been with them, he has come to know Jesus. Now, because of health issues in the family, it has been necessary for Jamie to be found another foster home. You will understand how traumatic it is for this little chap-and the family- to have to accept this situation. Another Christian family has been found who are willing to take Jamie but the heartache of the parting is very real. Could we ask for prayer that all involved will experience the peace and assurance of God that all will be well, please. | | 119 | Jean | Carole | Would you please pray for our beloved friend, Carol. She is waiting to hear about having a heart bypass and she also has an irregular heart beat but not sure what is going to be done about that. | | 120 | Jean | Lily | Lily Davis is waiting to hear if she has to have chemotherapy again, having previously undergone successful treatment for bowel cancer. Your prayers would be really appreciated please. | | | | | | |
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