Thursday Thirteen

Thursday Thirteen

This morning I was out looking a blogs early - some of you are really on the ball! Susan had her Thursday Thirteen done already and I stole her idea as I thought it was a great one. Our prayer log is really full right now of special people and requests. I thought I would share 13 of these with you.

1. Lori (Ashby) McCurley - Had a new son the middle of January and went home. She soon felt ill and went to the doctor to find that she had a major case of pneumonia. They did surgery on Tuesday to remove some of the fluid from around her lungs. They could not get it with a needle so they had to do surgery. She is still in ICU and can not see her kids. Please pray for a quick recovery so she can get home to Tae and Chayton (2 week old).

2. Jay Williams - A friend of our from Paris. We were in 4-H together. He was working at the New Dallas Cowboys Stadium on Tuesday and fell from a 25 foot scaffolding. He has a torn artery in his neck and a cracked skull. He is in the hospital in Dallas. They are watching for swelling in his brain.

3. Tiffany Glaza - a friend of our family. Tiffany was 10 when Andy and I moved here. She has been a blessing to us. She trusts us and we do out best to help her spiritually. She is now 16 and experiencing a lot of things that teens do. I pray that God will always be first in her life and that she will learn to put him first even when it is not the most popular thing to do.

4. Classes - Our congregation is doing classes on Saturday mornings which I am helping lead. The classes have to do with porn and all the ways that it affects men in their lives. We have a class for the men and one for the women. It has been a huge blessing and I hope it continues to go well.

5. Grandma Jane - our minister Colby Clapp's grandmother is not doing well. She was diagnosed with lung cancer in the middle of December and was having other problems as well. She started losing her mobility and motor skills. She went to the oncologist this week to find that she also has 4 brain tumors - one that is the size of a golf ball. They have given her 3-4 weeks. We have been praying for comfort for her and peace and strength for the family.

6. Carolyn - Verlee (a lady from worships) daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer. She has started chemo and seems to be doing well.

7. John Mitchell - a man for worship was diagnosed with lung cancer and is set to have surgery on Tuesday. He is very nervous. We pray for peace and comfort for him.

8. Steve and Julie Brown - Steve found out this last week that he had a pollop (sp?) on his colon. He had surgery on Tuesday. He is recovering in the hospital.

9. Marriages - Our prayer daily is for marriages. We pray that people will hold to the commitment they made to their spouses. We pray for a commitment to God and to family. This has been a strong desire of Andy and I since we married. We do our best to teach communication and love as much as we can.

10. Craig - my uncle who is currently incarcerated. He is doing well, but needs our prayers. He is strong Christian who made a wrong decision and is making it right with the state. He has made things right with God and since he has been in prison has already brought 2 men to Christ. Please pray for his strength, faith, and protection.

11. Granny and Papa - these two have endured a lot and continue to amaze me with their strength and love. We pray for their health and comfort. They have been through a lot and I hope that they can have a peace that only God can provide.

12. Children - Not only my children but yours as well. That we can raise our children to be leader in the church. That they can be the next generation of leader for Christ. That as they grow they can find good Christian spouses to make a family.

13. My husband - I pray for him daily, for his struggles, for his love, support, and strength. I pray for his leadership, both spiritual and physical. I thank God for him and all the love that he brings to my life. I am blessed with all that I have. I love you Andy!

We have so many more things on our prayer list, but for now that is 13. I think I will continue to keep this up. It is such a blessing to know that there are others out there praying for you as well. Thanks for reading and please leave me comments on things that you would like for me to add to our prayer list.