Author Topic: Prayer Request thread (Read 155096 times)

JR · « **Reply #250 on:** January 31, 2017, 11:05:54 PM »

Good luck on those Tate, I hear they really hurt.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #251 on:** January 31, 2017, 11:44:23 PM »

Peace and comfort my friend, stones are no good for the body or soul!

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KensAuto · « **Reply #252 on:** February 01, 2017, 09:04:56 AM »

Praying for Dave and Tate. Sorry for your loss Dave.
Kidney stones are evil, hope they pass soon.

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EL TATE · « **Reply #253 on:** February 01, 2017, 11:06:50 AM »

Update:

I'm at work, (was yesterday too), but this time I don't need to be doped up. Thanks all and to Him, the intense pain has subsided for now. it has either broken up or at the very least dislodged to a place where there's not so much blockage. The inflammation can cause intestinal issues, (read between the lines here), so I hope that's what's going on now, but it could be infection from damage. Going to be keeping an eye on it for the next couple days, so fingers crossed gentlemen. Thank you again.

Wilbur · « **Reply #254 on:** February 01, 2017, 11:40:13 AM »

I hope it stays that way (pain free) and no long term effects....so far *knock wood* I've never experienced it but some of my friends have and I know its not for the faint of heart. Will keep praying its all better.

KensAuto · « **Reply #255 on:** February 01, 2017, 12:23:00 PM »

I feel your pain brother. There's no better laxitive than having a stuck kidney stone.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #256 on:** February 01, 2017, 05:28:45 PM »

I hear the laser is painful but the relief is worth it. Good luck Tate!!

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #257 on:** February 01, 2017, 06:58:33 PM »

Is lithotripsy not a viable option?

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EL TATE · « **Reply #258 on:** February 08, 2017, 12:11:47 PM »

We shall find out. I've got an appointment with a specialist on the 27th, so please pray for me that we get answers. The last time I saw a specialist on the issue I was told, "man that sucks, good luck" because they had no diagnosis, or reason for the stone formation but historically people with my lab results continue to make stones forever... not good. I did pass some pieces on sunday which was both painful and relieving at the same time, but I can still feel the disturbance in the force, if you will. The last time I got a CT scan, I had 16 in the passenger side and 11 on the driver's side. I usually pass a dozen or so per year but they are usually pretty small and not so painful, but I'd like to get an actual diagnosis of condition and treatment plan. that is the goal, well, besides not peeing out little razor blades anymore.

JR · « **Reply #259 on:** February 08, 2017, 03:53:34 PM »

If you were an inmate you would get it tomorrow.

What the Heck do you eat?

EL TATE · « **Reply #260 on:** February 08, 2017, 04:55:26 PM »

really clean. pretty lean meat, lots of fruits and veg, low carb, low processed. I went on an alkaline, low oxalate diet for 3 months under Dr orders and at the end my labs came back within 0.001+- of the original numbers. it's just where my metabolism wants to be. they think it has to do with all the heavy asthma meds I took from 4-15yrs old. no one else in my family has any issues like this. also about 100oz of water a day plus other liquids so this just shouldn't be happening is what they tell me.

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #261 on:** February 08, 2017, 05:26:23 PM »

Tater-

Go back to eating whatever you want; at least you're going to enjoy that part - sounds like it could not be much worse! Prayers for your health

EL TATE · « **Reply #262 on:** February 08, 2017, 05:32:43 PM »

Feb 27th. I'm just biding my time. at least the wife has the beer stocked up. helps to flush those little buggers and kill the pain pretty well

JR · « **Reply #263 on:** February 08, 2017, 05:39:07 PM »

My suggestion also. If it doesn't help you, just enjoy.

KensAuto · « **Reply #264 on:** February 08, 2017, 06:09:04 PM »

Tate, both myself and my next youngest brother have cronic stones, and his are worse. he's been to several specialists...it was "too much soda, blahblah".
The one item that has made the most difference was dairy. We both crave cheese, but since he's cut back on all dairy, the stones are less frequent and also not as large. I haven't changed a thing, and waiting for the next BIG one.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #265 on:** February 08, 2017, 08:48:00 PM »

Good luck and a guess God speed

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #266 on:** February 14, 2017, 07:39:06 PM »

Tate how are you doing!

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EL TATE · « **Reply #267 on:** February 21, 2017, 05:18:51 PM »

Thanks for asking Dave. I'm hanging in there. several "pieces" have passed since the onset of this whole thing, which is a good sign of kidney function but I'm still off and on pain meds and experiencing hives that indicate some kidney function issues so it's kinda contradicting. I do have my specialist appointment Monday, so hoping for a diagnosis and direction.

Wilbur · « **Reply #268 on:** February 21, 2017, 05:23:47 PM »

Good luck tate.....I hate "not knowing"....

JR · « **Reply #269 on:** February 21, 2017, 05:32:56 PM »

Bet that made the move just more fun. Glad to hear better though.

cj7ox · « **Reply #270 on:** February 21, 2017, 05:40:57 PM »

Hate to hear you're having issues, Tate. I've got a buddy who was so blocked up he couldn't pass anything (solids included due to the fact you can't apparently do one without the other) for almost 30 days. Docs just told him to continue to try to pass the stones (army docs), which made him want to violate the Commandment "thou shalt not kill". I've been lucky enough to only ever have to pass one, and I'm pretty sure that was due to all the mineral water we drank in Iraq my first tour (only water available). As soon as I stopped drinking that and raided the DFAC of appropriate amounts of Gatorade, I had no issues. I sincerely hope the docs are able to get you taken care of! Praying for good results!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #271 on:** February 21, 2017, 07:53:05 PM »

Tate, you need anything from us?

You can contact me privately if you need to

EL TATE · « **Reply #272 on:** February 22, 2017, 08:21:41 PM »

Right now I'm getting all I need from all of you. Prayer is an amazing thing. 3 weeks ago I was counting the minutes between pain pills. now I'm just dealing with what feels like minor UTI, so I'm ok. I know what this group is capable of so I reserve my requests for help for real dire straits, not just sultans of swing.

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #273 on:** February 22, 2017, 08:47:19 PM »

Tate- glad to hear you're getting, "money for nothing and your kicks for free".....glad you're feeling a bit better.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #274 on:** February 22, 2017, 10:17:34 PM »

Glad your still up and up Tate, keep us posted on the Docs plan.

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wyorunner · « **Reply #275 on:** February 23, 2017, 10:34:49 PM »

Gentlemen,

I've got a real close friend who is in one of those life slumps and always feels things are going wrong for him. I have talked to him about our savior and His power to better our lives but at this point he is still lost.

Please pray for this man, Ant, that he may come to know God, and accept Jesus as his savior. His wife knows Jesus but he does not. As we are all aware Jesus is the way the truth and the light, and this is exactly the strength he needs right now.

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stlaser · « **Reply #276 on:** February 23, 2017, 10:43:52 PM »

Sammconn · « **Reply #277 on:** February 23, 2017, 11:04:02 PM »

JR · « **Reply #278 on:** February 23, 2017, 11:13:20 PM »

Ditto

Wilbur · « **Reply #279 on:** February 23, 2017, 11:54:05 PM »

Done wyo...I hope he finds Him.

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #280 on:** February 24, 2017, 07:01:38 AM »

Prayer sent-

Flyin6 · « **Reply #281 on:** February 24, 2017, 09:00:38 AM »

Tater, here's why this groups (or any real Christian group) prayers are answered:

James 5:16

KJV Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much

Flyin6 · « **Reply #282 on:** February 24, 2017, 09:01:43 AM »

^^^Doesn't always work for me with respect to fixin' SquareD or one of my broke down tractors ;-)

stlaser · « **Reply #283 on:** February 24, 2017, 09:34:38 AM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on February 24, 2017, 09:01:43 AM

^^^Doesn't always work for me with respect to fixin' SquareD or one of my "severely abused" tractors ;-)

There FIFY......

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #284 on:** February 24, 2017, 11:04:19 AM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on February 24, 2017, 09:01:43 AM

^^^Doesn't always work for me with respect to fixin' SquareD or one of my broke down tractors ;-)

That's cause you've never put it on "the list".......

EL TATE · « **Reply #285 on:** February 24, 2017, 11:10:05 AM »

I'm in Wyo. And yes Don, I know the verse and have witnessed it many times including here:-)

EL TATE · « **Reply #286 on:** February 27, 2017, 10:40:13 PM »

Update fellas. Dr visit today went well. CT scan in the works, old lab results ordered up, no unnecessary testing. He's an aggressive problem solver. Looks like I was lead to the right guy. Thanks for your care and prayer

stlaser · « **Reply #287 on:** February 27, 2017, 10:58:32 PM »

Good deal Tate!

JR · « **Reply #288 on:** February 28, 2017, 12:08:10 AM »

I meant to call you today. Rope is sweet.

wyorunner · « **Reply #289 on:** February 28, 2017, 10:55:57 AM »

Folks, please pray with me again, my wife informed me of an individual in her company who has lost his baby daughter, and the mother recently committed suicide. Let's call this man T and please pray for him that he is given the support from surrounding coworkers he lives with, and for Him to come to know that God is his strength to get through this.

Thank you gentleman for trusting in God's provisions and knowing He answers our prayers.

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EL TATE · « **Reply #290 on:** February 28, 2017, 11:09:44 AM »

Having a little girl myself this hits home hard. I will be communing with God tonight heavily over this. Thank you for sharing and hold him up.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #291 on:** February 28, 2017, 05:47:22 PM »

Amen

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Sammconn · « **Reply #292 on:** February 28, 2017, 06:50:18 PM »

Sent.

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #293 on:** February 28, 2017, 07:03:23 PM »

Sent-

Nate · « **Reply #294 on:** February 28, 2017, 07:37:05 PM »

tragic............prayers sent

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #295 on:** February 28, 2017, 09:58:18 PM »

Oh wow how awful. I could not imagine what hes going through. Sending prayers.

I have a good friend In the hospital. He lost one leg to diabetes last fall and is scheduled to have the other removed Friday. Infection spread from the bad one to whats left of the good one. He was admitted earlier today. Everyone including me got on to him about taking care of himself better before any of this happened. But, he was too busy caring for his elderly mother to worry about himself. We sent her to the Lord late last summer. That was a big stress reliever for him but it was too late to save him self from multiple surgeries. He's one of the most stubborn yet kind harted men you would ever meet.

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Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #296 on:** February 28, 2017, 10:27:50 PM »

Praying for both. Only the Lord knows the plans He has for us.

cj7ox · « **Reply #297 on:** March 02, 2017, 11:31:47 AM »

Prayers sent

Wilbur · « **Reply #298 on:** March 02, 2017, 03:20:39 PM »

John and Wyo....prayers for both of them. This is when that saying/poster "this is when I carried you" seems very appropriate. Boy life can be hard some times. I pray they find comfort.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #299 on:** March 02, 2017, 10:06:47 PM »

"T" we lift you up to Him and may His will be done.