O.T. Update on Seth and Prayer Request

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O.T. Update on Seth and Prayer Request

Post by MamaMary » Thu Jan 22, 2009 4:47 am

Dear Sweet HOD Sisters,

Oh how I miss normalcy right now. It has been one of those crazy years between my blood pressure issues from last summer, my dad and his cancer and now Seth with His seizures. God is being glorified in ways that are unspeakable and I praise Him that I am not a victim to my circumstances because Lamentations 3:37 tells me, "Can anything happen without the Lords permission"? NO! He may not be the one who brings the pain, but he is God of all and He is allowing it. If He allows it I know it's because He is working out Romans 12:2 and teaching me how NOT to conform to the behaviors and customs of THIS world, but to be transformed through His holy spirit to change the way I think. With that said, there is a lot going on and I would love it if you would join me in praying for a few things over this next weekend.

Update on Seth: He is doing great seizure wise, but have terrible headaches from the anti-seizure meds. We see the neurologist next Tuesday. We expected there to be some learning curve so that helped us to have perspective as we have worked through this.

The Maxwell's Conference begins tonight. I am hosting a leadership banquet for leaders from across my state. I advertised that there was no childcare for this event and it was for adults only and now I may have to have to bring my own child if Scott works late. Seth has not been seizure free long enough for me to feel safe leaving him with my 17 year old. (though he is responsible, that's a big task) I am a rule follower so it's killing me to possibly have to break my own rule. My prayer is that it will all work out and that I don't give into worry or anxiousness whatever has to come.

Note to Olives: Don't Laugh! Tomorrow I am making dinner for the Maxwell's and our leadership team. It was such a "Betty" moment. In my excitement last August I came up with this wonderful idea. I figured I love to cook so I'll just make a big pot of Ziti, salad and bread. It never occurred to me to actually count how many people I would be cooking for :roll: :roll: :roll: and I finally sat down to make out my list to go to the store yesterday only to realize that it will be about 30-40 PEOPLE :shock: Well duh..., the Maxwell's are 8 and my family is 6, my co leader has five daughters and a husband and so on and so forth. (you get the picture) I also didn't think about all the details a conference requires so I'll need to be to the church by 4pm to begin cooking early enough to allow me to be done by the time people start arriving. In other words, please pray for the details of this to work out

However, my biggest prayer request is for my husband. There are no words to describe how much I love this man of mine. He is truly my best friend. I was just 17 when we began dating and 19 when we got married.(he's 2 years older) I re-dedicated my life to the Lord 6mos after we were married, but Scott did not come to know Jesus Christ as his personal savior until 9 years later. However, he has struggled walking in a personal relationship. Having his own quiet time. He believes and he is saved, but he missing out on the best part of this gift of salvation..., walking in it. We have wonderful and deep conversations about the Lord but I know that he needs more than that and because I adore him so much I want this for him. Because he has been in law enforcement for 21 years he has seen the absolute worst this world has to offer. It has caused a lack of trust in people and I believe even in the Lord. But I also know that God can do ALL things and that He has a plan for my Scotty's life.

So my last prayer request is for my husband this weekend. Simply that he would see and hear Jesus in a more personal way than ever before and that as Steve shares practical tips of how to lead that Scott would hear whatever the Lord desires for him to take away from this time.

Thank you my friends...., Mary
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Re: O.T. Update on Seth and Prayer Request

Post by deltagal » Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:58 am

MamaMary,

Good morning to you. :D I hope your day promises to be as joyfilled and beautiful as it is here. You are in my prayers - this very moment. You DO have a lot on your plate, but what a blessing you must be to so many - especially Scotty. "God will raise him up on Eagles' wings."

Take care precious servant of God.
With Joy!
Florence

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Re: O.T. Update on Seth and Prayer Request

Post by Sharon » Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:03 am

Dear MamaMary,

You have the sweetest spirit! I so enjoy your willingness to share and the things you have shared have blessed me and ministered to me so many times.
I consider it an honor to pray for you and your family!

Praying that all things workout to the Glory of the Lord!!!

Blessings!!
Wife to Jesse,
Mom to Michelle, Dawn, Rose, Marie
DD14 Rev to Rev, MTMM in the Fall
Enjoyed Beyond, Bigger, Preparing, CTC, RTR, RevtoRev, and World Geo.

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Re: O.T. Update on Seth and Prayer Request

Post by MamaMary » Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:47 am

Oh you girls bless my socks off! Thank you for your prayers I am so blessed by YOU. I'll see you here on Monday with my HOD manuel and books in hand and I can't WAIT!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D
Mary, Mama to 4 amazing sons and wife to one incredible husband! Come check us out on the blog: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/MamaMary/

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Re: O.T. Update on Seth and Prayer Request

Post by Allison TX » Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:59 am

Praying for you and your family, MamaMary.

Allison

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Re: O.T. Update on Seth and Prayer Request

Post by water2wine » Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:35 am

Oh Mary I am so glad you checked in. I will definitely be praying for your son and your husband. I think you are right it is harder for men that have seen it all to have faith. They are almost taught to be suspicious of everything and it does make just resting in Him harder. I will be praying that God speaks to your husband on many levels and calls him to Him personally in a way that your husband hears and is blessed to follow. I will also be praying for your sons head aches from the meds and for God to walk alongside him in his struggles with the seizures. Mary, thank you for sharing your life with us and showing us specifically how to pray for you. I am going to pray that God specifically talks to you in this seminar as well and shows you what He has for you in all of the struggles He has for you. A prayer I have found God honors is a prayer for mercy and that God would show you what He has for you to see and mold you and spare the consequences when possible that He would allow you to see it clearly and easily by The Holy Spirit's lead. It is a prayer I have found God honors when I feel like I am at the brink of what is too much.

Only other advice I have is bulk cook ahead so that you do not have this pressure on you the day of the event. Bulk cooking ahead really relieves the stress and you do not need anymore stress my friend.

I am praying for you and all your requests and all the unspoken ones as well! :D
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Re: O.T. Update on Seth and Prayer Request

Post by Jessi » Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:53 am

Mary,

I will indeed pray for you and your family. It would be an honor to pray for Scott as I understand a spouse who came to Christ later in our marriage and is stills struggling with walking in HIS presence.

I am a babysitter by trade....I wish I could come down and watch your boys for you...I would if I could. I'd come over in a heart beat with a water balloon launcher and have fun. Outside of course... :wink:

Just know that when you give so selflessly, God is glorified and you are storing up treasures in heaven. I watch Karen Kingsbury's Monday Movies on YouTube (ever seen them?) Well she has one where on the spur of the moment her husband calls her to tell her that an african children's choir who sang at their children's school needed somewhere to eat dinner. He asked if she would cook for over 30 people and she graciously without a bit of hesitation said yes. The video followed them ministering to these kids and music leaders through hospitality. Would it have been easier to send them elsewhere or give them some money to eat out? Sure. Would it have been easier to have a meal catered in? Sure, but she choose to be a servant. As you are too. I am humbled by that. God bless your servant's heart.
Jessi
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Re: O.T. Update on Seth and Prayer Request

Post by MamaMary » Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:10 pm

Oh Brenda, thank you so much for always being so faithful in your encouragement. I am leaving for the church in about three hours with 4 other ladies and we are going to cook together. As a Betty that blessed me :wink: :D Thank you for praying that I would hear from the Lord too. I am sitting there with my cup out and ready to be filled. I can't wait to see what he is going to show me. BAlance? :wink:

Jessi wrote:He asked if she would cook for over 30 people and she graciously without a bit of hesitation said yes. The video followed them ministering to these kids and music leaders through hospitality. Would it have been easier to send them elsewhere or give them some money to eat out? Sure. Would it have been easier to have a meal catered in? Sure, but she choose to be a servant.
Jessi, this was so encouraging. Thank you for that reminder because I have thought many times that for just $50 more I could have had this catered and it wouldn't be so much work. This was a wonderful reminder of looking at the heart behind serving and not just being practical. BTW, I wish you lived closer too. They would love being shot at with a blaster! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Have a good day my friends....., Mary
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Re: O.T. Update on Seth and Prayer Request

Post by Mommamo » Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:12 pm

MamaMary, You have been in my thoughts and prayers lately. Thanks for updating us on everything. I will keep praying for you.
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DD 14 - MTMM and DITHOR (completed LHFHG, Beyond, Bigger, Preparing, CTC, took a couple years off, and now she's back!)
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Re: O.T. Update on Seth and Prayer Request

Post by my3sons » Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:36 pm

Oh Mary, I am praying for you, your ds, and your Scotty! I pray that all will go well with the conference. I pray that your dear Seth will have relief from his headache pain and that you will know best what to do for him. I pray that God will reach out and touch your dh's heart in a way that makes him want to delight in the Lord, and walk personally with Him. I pray that what Steve says will strike a resounding chord in your dh's heart that draws him out for the Lord to fully work His purpose in him. I pray that the Lord would break down any barriers to this happening with His mighty power. Life is like chaff in the wind - too short not to walk in the light fully and receive all of the Lord's benefits in full measure each day. I pray that joy for your dh - as I pray that for my dh each day as well. If only we could do that for them?!? Not by my strength though Lord, by yours. In our weakness your strength may be made known. I pray tonight is a special night for the Lord to be very busy working in the hearts of all who attend the conference.

In Christ,
Julie :D
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Re: O.T. Update on Seth and Prayer Request

Post by water2wine » Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:45 pm

MamaMary wrote:Oh Brenda, thank you so much for always being so faithful in your encouragement. I am leaving for the church in about three hours with 4 other ladies and we are going to cook together. As a Betty that blessed me :wink: :D Thank you for praying that I would hear from the Lord too. I am sitting there with my cup out and ready to be filled. I can't wait to see what he is going to show me. BAlance? :wink:
:lol: :lol: :lol: Perhaps a little prophetic word there from a been there done that kind of Betty. :wink:
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Re: O.T. Update on Seth and Prayer Request

Post by 6timeboymom » Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:19 pm

Oh, Mary! what an update!! ((((((Mary)))))
I will certainly keep you, your family, and your meal in our prayers. :-)
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Re: O.T. Update on Seth and Prayer Request

Post by Carrie » Fri Jan 23, 2009 2:13 pm

Mary,

I'll pray for you and your crazy weekend that the Lord will have His hand over you all and that He will be glorified above all! You have such a servant's heart and an encourager's spirit, which is SUCH a wonderful combination. I pray the Lord will fill your cup too, as even encouragers need encouragement. :wink:

Blessings,
Carrie

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Re: O.T. Update on Seth and Prayer Request

Post by spidermansmum » Sat Jan 24, 2009 6:50 am

praying
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Re: O.T. Update on Seth and Prayer Request

Post by netpea » Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:27 pm

Thanks for the update Mary. I'll be praying for your whole family.

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