thread for middle age to older Christian women.

zjrosenthal

Ladies, I hope God is meeting all your needs today. I have a non BC prayer request for our church. The funeral for one of the Marines, a dearly loved member of our church, killed in the air crash is today. He leaves a wife and 3 children under age 3. Yesterday another dear couple from our church woke up to find their lovely Christian 27 yr old daughter dead in her bed. Our whole church is in mourning and this in the midst of VBS week here. Thank you. Jean

bandwoman1234

Aurora, I am glad Xavier made it through his surgery and I pray he will have a good recovery with no complications and good pain control.

Jean, I am sorry to hear your church has had so much tragedy in such a short time. Praying the congregation will surround these family members who have lost precious loved ones and that it will not only strengthen the families during this most difficult time but it would give the church an opportunity to bond in community as they walk alongside these families who need God's comfort. Let these people be the hands and feet of Jesus. Praying that you are doing well with your volunteering with VBS. Good for you for doing that.

Have a great evening dear ladies. I have been gone all day and I am wiped out.

Love,

Nancy

bandwoman1234

bandwoman1234

Mark Hall, a youth pastor in a Baptist church and the lead singer with Casting Crowns wrote this song after going through his own battle with cancer and losing a kidney. He writes out of life experiences and I think that is why their music ministers to me so much. Give this a listen. There are lots of pop up ads which you will have to keep closing to see all the lyrics.

Love,

Nancy

Almer

Good morning dear friends!

So good to read all the posts here, even if not all good news--it helps to know what to pray for!

I saw my oncologist for the first time yesterday. Because the cancer is having a happy little time producing bad cells they want to get moving on treatment as follows:

Mastectomy with lymph node resection, left, followed by 5 months of chemo 4-6 weeks later, followed by radiation, followed by estrogen blockers.

That is man's report, anyhow. God can change the course of this but, if He doesn't, he will still remain faithfully at my side, carrying me through all of it. That is a certainty and what gives me peace!

Prayer request: that there is no more cancer in the nodes they remove or it will be changed to a Stage 3 which might change the treatment

Love you all,

Angie

Lita57

Beautiful song, lovely dancing. It brought tears to my eyes.

Please pray for Joan F. and her family. She has St 4 cancer and is actively dying now. She is totally bed ridden and can no longer speak. Pray for a peaceful transition. They stopped draining the ascites from her liver, so she has some pain from this. She and her dh are strong Christians.

bandwoman1234

Dear ladies,

I am in a very busy time getting ready to go to my mom's for 8-9 days. I am reading and praying.

Almer, we now have TWO Angies on this forum so we will have to make sure we know who we are speaking to. There is Angie also in California. I am glad you have met with your oncologist and have at least an idea what is going to happen. We will be praying for you as you go through these steps in your treatment.

Lita, I am glad that song spoke to your heart. It sure did to mine as well. Praying for the lady in your church to have a peaceful transition and that the Lord would envelop her and her family and friends as He takes her home.

It has been a difficult time for me regarding my mom. Some of you that are new I will share briefly. I spend about 3-4 months out of the year living with my mom who is three hours downstate from me. She has dementia and is still living alone at 91. I go down to see how she is managing and if it is still safe for her. She has a caregiver but it is very minimal. My sister who lives in the same town as my mom and I have some hard decisions to make. My mom desperately wants to stay in her home and that is why I have spent so much time over the last six years going back and forth. I would appreciate your prayers for peace and wisdom.

I have felt God's presence when I have been overwhelmed with anxiousness regarding this situation. I have found that when I take my eyes off the problem and onto Jesus He gives me peace and then I can trust that whatever comes we will do it together. This banner speaks to me today and I hope it speaks to you too.

Have a good day dear sisters.

Love,

Nancy

Almer

Thanks for the heads up, Nancy! I'll sign myself as Angie M. Unless there's another Angie M. here!

Faith-840

Nancy, your banner speaks to me also. I want to share a little of what our readings for today were in church as the sermon really spoke to me as I'm looking for wisdom also in trying to make some decisions. The first reading was from 1 Kings, C 3, and the sermon was on what Solomon had asked for when the Lord asked what he wanted. Solomon asked for an understanding heart. If we have that, we can find answers for everything, I believe. We just have to trust in God.

I will pray you find some answers for your mother's situation and for a safe trip downstate.

To others here, I'm reading and praying for your needs. I hope you can spare a prayer for me as I'm dealing with a lot of different issues and some pain that doesn't want to respond to treatment.

May you all have a restful night.

Faith (in the future).

IntoLight

Nancy, I am praying for wisdom in making difficult decisions for your mom during a personal stressful time.

Faith, I am praying for resolution for your issues and pain.

Ladies, as we all struggle, I treasure your presence and encouragement. I pray God sends abundant blessings this week of tests, scans, and consultations. May He cover us with His love.

bandwoman1234

Sometimes this is all we need is to sit quietly in prayer saying nothing but listen to what God wants to say to us. He wants us to be still especially in this day and age of instant everything and media saturated lives we don't usually have a really quiet time with no sound. Try to find a place where you can commune with God. It is refreshing and life changing. If I had more time I would share what I talked about at my nursing home ministry on Saturday. There is only one man and myself that minister to the Alzheimers floor and it is a blessing but hard. I always share what is going on in my own life and how God is working.

Thank you for your prayers. I really do appreciate them. This season that we are about to enter into with my mom is for me going to be the hardest thing I have ever gone through, and yes, harder than my cancer.

I have no idea what is going to happen at this visit. Some of these things take some time to prepare and I sense that is going to happen first. It would certainly be easier if I lived closer to her.

I did make it back to swimming last week and it felt so good. I was hoping to get one more session in today but realistically I have had enough things go wrong at the last minute here at the house that I don't have time to swim today.

I will certainly be praying for all of you and I will try to check in every day. The next two days will be hectic before leaving so if you don't see me post you will know why.

Thank you again for your prayers and you know you have mine.

Love,

Nancy

Ade

Well it's been another wild - EXHAUSTING week! James had second - more intense heart attack and was care flighted to MCH Odessa where he had his quadruple bypass just 3 weeks prior on 7/5. He formed a blockage just blow the graft which required a stent. The prognosis is not very promising as all of his arteries look terrible according to the cardiologist. However we serve a miracle working God and we are trusting in Him.

We are home as of last night and he had an awful reaction to a new blood thinner medication. Another scare! We made it through that one without an ER visit but I sat up with him for hours to make sure it didn't swell his breathing passages.

Still needing prayers. I need strength and clear mind to deal with all of this and all of the responsibilities & of course healing for my

James - thanks SO much!

Blessings,

Ade

IntoLight

Ade, you came to mind special the last couple of days--now I see why. Know you are bathed in my prayers.

bandwoman1234

Ade, I am so sorry to hear this news. I wondered if your absence meant something was wrong. I wasn't expecting it to be James. I will certainly be lifting him and you and your family up for strength and for healing.

Love,

Nancy

auroaya200882

Ade I join in prayer for you and your husband may God BE your strength and give you peace.

Aurora

P.D my friend Xavier is doing really good thank you for the prayers

Teka

The evening started with rain after a nice hot day. Cardinals were singing and eating sunflower seeds before going to roost for the night. I've come to cherish such moments in life.

Remembering one and all in my evening prayers!

I noticed that footprintsangel hasn't been on-line since June 30th.

Ade

He is getting weaker. We have an appointment with a doctor tomorrow to see about the new injection meds which are his only hope med wise. They start at $5,000 and go up to $12,000+ a year and we have no drug insurance for him. He is looking at making a will and I just want to cry but am trying not to for his sake. We really need a miracle from God.

Ade

bandwoman1234

Oh Ade, I am praying hard that God will do a miracle. Praying for extra strength and courage for you as you go through this most difficult time.

Teka, I realized that about Foots a week or so ago. I haven't heard from her in many months. I know she has bad breathing problems and no AC. Hope you are doing well.

Aurora, I am glad to hear Xavier is doing well.

Love,

Nancy

ladyb1234

Ade, Praying and in deep intercession for James! Praying for your strength and courage at this difficult time. Praying for wisdom and precision for the medical team

Nancy, asking for wisdom and guidance with your mom.

Love across the miles,

Angie

Faith-840

Ade,I'm praying for both of you that God will have a miracle. I am also keeping everyone else in my prayers tonight too

bandwoman1234

Ade, we are all praying for James and for you.

Angie, thank you and I continue to pray for you in all you do.

Faith, praying for a solution to your pain.

Dear sisters I will be praying for all of you as I make my road trip today to my mom's.

Thank you for your prayers.

Love

Nancy

IntoLight

Nancy, I will be praying for your trip and that God will make clear the best choices and answers for you. I have been through the parent thing and I know it is not easy. Ade, Angie, and Faith, I have you on my prayer list and lift you up daily.
Yesterday was not a good scan day. No severe troubles, just stressful. picky things like blown veins, long waits, etc. On top of that I am in the midst of a complete kitchen remodel, and in this little condo, my house is a complete disaster. I don't do well with mess, but I have no choice with this and living with a 2 year-old has compounded my stress level. My troubles pale in comparison to you all, but I am so thankful you all allow me to vent. Some days, the tears just won't stop.

bandwoman1234

Dear ladies

I made it to my mom's with no problems. She seems to be doing well tonight.

Chris, I can't imagine doing a kitchen remodel with all you are dealing with. I just had a living room makeover which only included new furniture and new drapes and I know how stressful that was. I have not had a remodel other than painting so I can only imagine what a kitchen remodel would entail. If you had no health issues just dealing with a 2yr old plus the remodel would be plenty to make anyone feel like crying. Praying the Lord will grant you supernatural patience and strength during this time.

Have a good night dear ladies. Ade, I hope we hear something from you soon. I am still lifting up prayers for James and for you.

Tomorrow is my birthday and I am going to be 29. . If you believe that one I have some swamp land ............................

Have a good evening. I am praying for all of you.

Love,

Nancy

zjrosenthal

I have an urgent prayer request. I just received a call from my surgeon about my breast exam that I had last Tuesday. It seems I need a breast biopsy as they found something. I'm trying to be calm about this. Love, Jean

HersheyKiss

Jean, I pray that the biopsy results are negative and no further action is warranted. God bless and grant you peace while you wait for the procedure and test results.

HersheyKiss

Nancy, in celebration of the anniversary of your birth ...

Happy Birthday!

IntoLight

Jean, sending prayers that your biopsy is benign and all is well.

Nancy, happy birthday. I hope you celebrate with your mom and that God rains down a multitude of blessings on you today. (Hershey, love the cake and candles!)

Chris

bandwoman1234

Jean, I am praying for you and praying you get good results. Praying for supernatural peace.

Hershey, thank you for my beautiful cake and of course it had to be chocolate. LOL I don't quite look or feel 29.LOL

Chris, thank you for the birthday wish. It has started off a pretty crazy day. I thought I might be paying a visit to urgent care. I had terrible leg pain and couldn't sleep. It is some better.

I think we will NOT be celebrating today but maybe tomorrow. My sister had a crisis as well and had to leave from my mom's quickly.

Praying you all have a good day and that the Lord will meet each one of your need's this day whether it be healing, freedom from worry, strength in dealing with ever day matters, or grace to deal with SE's.

Love,

Nancy

Almer

So many needs! Isn't it just wonderful that we have such a perfect God to lean on in these times? What on earth did we do before Jesus? I will pray for all you in confidence and faith.

I have surgery this coming Monday: another lumpectomy, axillary node dissection, mediport implantation. After I've healed, if there are more positive axillary nodes they will start 5 months of chemo followed by radiation. If the additional nodes are negative it will be 3 months. I am trusting in my Healer who told me He would see me through it!

Specific prayer requested for an uncomplicated port implantation and quick healing. I have diabetes so healing is always a concern. Thank you so much!

One question: for those who have gone through chemo, did you have any issues with your teeth? I had my annual cleaning yesterday and the hygienist mentioned how chemo can cause decay

IntoLight

Almer, I will add your surgery to my prayer list for Monday. Here's praying that the nodes will be negative and your port insertion will be smooth. I am on Ibrance so I don't know about chemo and teeth, but I was told I can't have any teeth work done on my medication, which is a form of chemo. If I need teeth work, I have to stop my treatment for awhile. I am trying to be intentional with my teeth cleaning.