Prayer Wall

Welcome to our newest prayer partner, susanm(SHIP 12 DIV 41)

We are expecting to miss the heavy snows.  However, it will rain all day in Southern Illinois, drop to dangerous lows and up to 50 mile an hour winds by midnight.  Praying all keep their power, keep safe and stay inside if it does get this dangerous outside. 

Sharon, that is so sad.  We just had a military man loose his legs to an IED this week in our neighboring town.  It hurts to know how his dreams have changed.

prayingfor the marines in Afghainstain

Praying for our homeless and shut ins as we face excruciating cold weather in southern Illinios.

Praying for the troubled and lonely today.  Help them Father to know there is someone who cares. Amen

Cheryl--glad your family made it safely home. 

THis has been a bad season for refrigerators. Both my co=worker and I lost a deep freeze and fridge.  I'm hoping yours can be fixed with something simple like a timer.  Ours was only 6 yrs old and couldn't be fixed.  Guess we got an early Chrismtas gift. 

Blondie and Sheila--great news.  Thanks for sharing. 

Please pray for my grandson 11mo. old.  He will have surgery tomorrow 7:30AM pacific time.  To bring down a testicle only one has come down.  Pray that God will be with the medical team that will be with him.  And for my daughter and her husband that they be calm as possible.  (for Gods comfort)

Nanetter, may God wrap his arms around your family as he guides the medical care team.  I understand this is quite a successful surgery, but anytime someone is in surgery, we worry. We will be waiting to hear all went well.

Thank you for your prayers.  Kellon is doing well, he also had to have a hernia repaired.  They tried to do a coddle block ?;-\  but they were not able to get it so he had some local in the area, as well as the anesthesia  and they have to be diligent in keeping up on the pain meds for him.  Daughter is worried because it's one that she is allergic to.  I told her we wont know until he has a dose so you jut have to go with it.  He did fine with it and in between he gets motrin.  Soooooo we are all taking turns loving on him rough to do (ha ha) and he gets to use mamo's special pillow:-} Anyway all went well and again thank you for your prayers.

My cousin who is currently serving in Afghanistan recently shared this information: Cpl. Derek Wyatt (USMC) died Dec 6 while serving in Afghanistan. He leaves behind a wife and a newborn son named in his honor, who was born approx 24 hours after news of his death. 

Please pray for this young family as they struggle with extreme grief and extreme joy. 

Kathy, thank you for sharing the info from your cousin.  I will be praying for this young family, Derek's unit and your cousin, also.  Praying for all of our military.

Praise be to God he is good.  We thank you Lord that we can trust in your will and your timing for all things in our lives.  We don't always understand your will right now, but one day it will be revealed to us.  Thank you God for giving us your son.  We love you.

praying for the us marines in Afg

thinking about the Marines in AFg

Thank you Lord for everything.  Thanks for taking care of my son.  Give him spiritual and physical strength to pass his final text.  In the name of Jesus, Amen!

Father - thank you for all that you do for us each day.  The opportunities to excel never seem to cease, and your blessings abound.  I ask that you give Blondie and her daughter the precious time they need to be together.  You created the relationship between mothers and daughters, and many of us feel the extrodinary love and the tight bond this relationship brings us.  Give Blondie and her family relief from worry, and allow this visit to happen in the best possible way.  Be with all of our military and their families.  Touch each heart and bring them the knowledge that those of us back home are thinking of them, praying for them, and appreciating them.  Thank you.  Amen.

Blondie - go get on that plane!  You are going to see your girl - I wish you sweet hugs with her and that every second you are together is joyful and relaxing.

Bonnie

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prayers going your way.

Praises for the seasons and an open heart as we listen for the whispers from our God.

You won't be home for Christmas,

You're half a world away;

An empty place at table side

To welcome Christmas day.

Your portrait's on the mantel

Where once your stocking hung.

You smile at us, in uniform,

So brave, so sweet... so young.

While others' homes are crowded

With family and friends,

We'll think of you with longing

And love that never ends.

We'll join hands round the table,

And say a heartfelt prayer.

We'll ask God to protect you,

And keep you in his care.

And though we're not together

As Christmas eve departs,

You will be home for Christmas.

We'll hold you in our hearts.

© Constance Bowne 2010

This was posted by another mom on the USS GW site. thought it said it all.

AMEN BLONDIE & CHERYL!

Please pray for a recruit in boot camp who has not received any letters in the 4 weeks he has been there.  Just got his address today from another N4M mom andI pray that our letters & cards of encouragement will bless him.

May God our Father of all comfort wrap HIS arms around this young man & touch him and make it known how much HE loves him.

May the Joy of Christmas be his and all of military's.

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

needing prayer

not a good christmas eve or christmas

take care everyone.