Prayer Requests

Please pray for the following things:

My new friend's family is affected deeply by the strike of Boeing workers...pray that God will meet their needs, especially as her husband is not only out of work but sick, and looking at limited income for an unknown time as the strike continues.

My own struggles with being responsible with that which I've been given

Christmas - my entire family will be here, staying in my parents tiny little house...all 9 extra people have allergies and can't or won't stay with BB and I. Pray for my folks that they will be strong and well-rested, healthy, and joyful at the chaos. Pray for their house to survive, and my family members to be sensitive to things like budgets, and not use up all the resources available to my folks.

BB - There was a mandatory staff meeting at his place of employ this morning, and another reorganization. I don't know how much was changed, or the ramifications of the changes, but pray that there will be no more job cuts, and that everyone will transition smoothly. Pray that BB will not only have a job for years to come, but that the job right now will be fulfilling, and that God will meet our needs.

Captain Chaos - he is still resisting the efforts of potty training and I am frustrated to the point that I am no longer helping but hindering the situation. Pray that I will have the attitude, words, and actions to help him be excited to be out of diapers, as this is a serious drain on our finances. Pray also for wisdom for me as I parent him alone for 10 hours a day while BB is at work. I have almost sole responsibility for this little boy's personality and behavior, and it scares me silly to think of all the ways I could fail him.

Tiny Princess - is beginning to crawl and teething. She is still a happy little baby girl, but pray that she will not grow up before it is time...she seems to be rushing to do everything that Capt Chaos is doing and she's not even 8 months old yet.

My sister - in Chicago, going through rehab, almost done, but still has so far to go to being healed, and clean! She is desperately wanting to retain custody of her newest child, and based on her behavior prior to her drug use, I don't see how she can be a fit parent, especially knowing that she has never held down a job for more than 6 months, has little personal communication skill, and seems to thrive best in a structured environment (read NO surprises like those an infant would bring). Pray that the system in IL will have wisdom to provide the best home for that little boy that it can, and that my sister will be ok with whatever the decision is.

Thank you