I miss my friends!!!

Krissy and Trey - I'm so glad to hear Miss Kylie is out of the hospital and better!!

Just wanted to send a Happy Daylight Saving's Time message. Although, I'm still confused, is this the start or the end of daylight saving's time?? Either way, I love having the sunshine last longer, and SPRING IS COMING SOON!!

Hope you all had a great weekend and can't wait to see you all on Wednesday :)

God bless you all as you start the week.
Ashley :)

Prayer Requests

Hey guys- Hope all is well with each one of you.

Couple of updates that need immediate prayers:

Kylie may be admitted to the hospital this afternoon. She has not been doing to well. Unfortunately, she has had diarrhea and possibly a viral infection. Krissy took her to the doctor this morning for blood work and she is so dehydrated that they had a hard time locating her veins. So please prayer for Kylie and Krissy and Trey. That she will be healed and feeling better. Pray for strength to get through this and wisdom for the doctors. I will keep you updated as to what is going on with them as the day progresses.

Elise's grandmother, Becky, also needs prayers. She has a staff infection that is basically the result of a hip replacement. Apparently, the only way to save her leg and her life (as staff infections are pretty dangerous) is to redo the hip replacement. Becky is 80 years old, and obviously the family is scared on whether or not she will survive the surgery- so please pray for a special hedge of protection around her, for wisdom for the doctors, and comfort that all will be ok. Also, pray for Elise's mom as she travels to Arizona.

Lots of love to all of you-

Joanne

Prayers for the DeArmond Family

Hey all,

I need prayers for healing in our feeling...

Will is still sick with a cold but now Olivia is sick as well. Olivia has a cold/ear infection and the beginnings of a flu like virus. We went to the doctor yesterday and was sent to Children's Mercy South to x ray her tummy because of her spitting up violently and extra gas...the doctor wants us to keep a close eye on her so she doesn't get dehydrated. So prayers that she stays hydrated and that I can get some kiddos well. Also prayers for sanity during this crazy time.

Liz

Prayer for Polly

Friends, I received this email today from a friend of mine who is a part-time attorney. SHe is a member of our church and is currently working with the KC, MO police department trying to get the state to change their policy about making all KC, MO cops/families live within the KC, MO city limits. This has been a very stressful time for her as she has been working 70-80 hour weeks, feeling like she's neglecting her children (she normally works two 1/2 days on Tues. pm and Thurs. am). She knows that God has given this burden for a reason, she just needs prayer for Him to equip her with the words that need to be said in order to change the current state law. She has two very important meetings this week on Tues. and Thurs and asks/needs prayer, these are her exact "needs."

1) That God will give me the words and the wisdom to accomplish the task at hand.

2) That God will soften the hearts of the board members and that they will do what is right and not allow politics to cloud their judgment.

3) That God will calm my nerves so I can deliver the message in a real, understandable manner.

4) That I will be equipped with the answers to their questions.

5) That my kids will be patient and not feel neglected as I devote my time to this effort.

The meetings scheduled so far are tomorrow at 1:00, and Thursday at 2:00.

Thank you all for your friendship and for being the kind of friends that I can count on to pray.

Her name is Polly and I know she would appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers.
Thanks, Friends! Ashley :)
(ps - her husband is a KC, MO policeman... her son is almost 5 and, for very good reason, they do not want him to be in the public schools in this district) :)

Prayer requests, please!

Hi friends!

60 kiddos later, I'm going to take the liberty to say I am so GREATFUL I don't have to do that everynight!

Hey, could you guys please add these prayer requests to your list??

Continued prayer for my gpa, I spoke with him just yesterday and he sound MUCH better, so that's good! Just continue prayer that he makes the most of what he has and has decent quality of life.

Also, I am taking Oliver to Children's Mercy's urology department this Friday for a consultation. I'm not sure if I've mentioned it but the pediatrician who did his circumcision in the hospital did a "botch" job and we need to have it re-done. I'm very terrified to find out what their procedure is as I"m pretty sure they'll have to put Oliver under anesthesia to do it, which TERRIFIES me. So, please pray for God's provision and also, I am going to try and make sure that the HORRIBLE pediatrician who messed this up pays for the second one, but I do not want to get legal matters involved if not needed. ...phew, long story. I'm a little nervous about this...

Lastly, please put my aunt Joyce (great aunt) in your prayers. She has been quite ill for some time now and has actually been in the hospital since January with complications from mis-managed diabetes. She needs a kidney transplant but she is in very bad health they are having to do other things, but she's still in the hospital, just found out they are going to have to amputate her foot, she was allergic to the heparin drip and had serverely low platelets, etc. I really can't believe I haven't brought her up before and remember everytime I get home after the fact. So please pray for her. She's the one who always organizes family functions, never forgets a soul, and although they have absolutely no money, she gets everyone gifts for every holiday and birthday... she's just a true testament to how God loves us and how He wants us to love others.

Long one tonight, sorry!
Missed everybody :(
peace, love, and bedtime.

Prayer Requests 02/24/2010

Hello All!
Well we are halfway through another week and we all got the spiritual recharge that we needed at group. Here are the prayer requests for this week...

Trey- Praise: Everything is going well in the new job. Prayer: Kylie is so close to walking. pray that it happens soon.

Krissy-Amanda, the daughter of a coworker was sexually assaulted this past weekend. The parents are blaming themselves because they were out of town when it happened. Prayers for her and and her family that they can get through it.

Mark- Work is busy and stressful and there's just not enough time to get everything done. Prayers that he will get it all done in time. Prayers for Liz's healing from her seizures.

Joanne- Praise: Jake is much better. He got a clean bill of health from the doctor and is starting to sleep through the night again. Prayer: A friend from work has a little girl who was touched inappropriately. Pray for her and her family and the therapy they are going through. Carolina (Joanne's sister-in-law) was laid off at her job last week and has a Job interview on Thursday. Pruayers that it goes well and that God will put a hedge of protection around her and Jonathan and their marriage. Prayer for salvation for family and friends and that Joanne will have the strength to speak the truth to them. And a hedge around Joanne's and Kevin's marriage with them working together.

Kevin- Praise that work is going well. Prayers that he will do well on his test on Friday. Prayers for Wheelator. He would like for it to at least pay for itself. Prayers for his mom who is travelin here for a visit this weekend.

Prayer Requests 2/17

I really wanted to get these up last night, but I'm not going to lie, we hadn't watched Lost yet, so we started watching it and then I went to bed, sorry friends!

First off, lets just pray that God will direct us (girls) in this entire accountability partner issue. Lets trust that He is at work upstairs and that no matter what his provision will shine through. (Krissy, we brought up the idea of girls having accountability partners, no decisions made yet, we want you to be included in this, good idea to start praying though) :)

Now, for the main event:

Prayer requests:
Trey - Kylie has had cough for past couple of days, pray for healing

Cole- pray for job over next week as Layna (I don't know how to describe what she does... someone who tells Cole what needs to be done?) will be on vacation, and he is unsure about how things will be handled, grandfather (Lucien) had pacemaker placed on Monday, pray for proper healing - he is out of hospital and doing great already!

Ashley - continued prayer for grandpa (Glen) as he is slowly recovering from recent heart attack back in January. Still trying to find out how they can help as he only has one working artery, he's very sob, which is starting to wear on him. Please also pray for family's ability to care for him and see that he does require help and patience, as we are used to him being very active... pray for family's acceptance of situation, and that he will eventually regain stamina.
Oh, also, friends Nicole and Paul went into hospital yesterday to have 1st baby! (Still no word...)

Domi - Chris has 2nd interview (yay!) on Friday, pray that God will direct him and guide him in making smart decision if job is offered. Domi has been feeling ill, possible asthma exacerbation, pray this is the case and for proper healing; Milla started crawling last week and saying "mama!"

Chris - God's wisdom for 2nd inteview on Friday; also for motivation to stay busy at home and help get chores done while watching Milla (GOOD LUCK!)
Ex-co-worker who was in accident (Jessica) has been moved to NE for rehabilitation, she is 6 months pregnant with first baby, pray for God's hand of healing and protection over baby as recovery starts to take place.

Liz- good news! Headache has been sinus infection! Pray for healing, Olivia may have questionable pink eye - pray for healing if is the case; also, parents trying to head up in March - pray for God to allow this to happen and for safe travels.

Mark - prayer for God to give him the discipline to study for upcoming exam in May.

Kevin - continue prayer for Jake's full recovery; now for Kevin and Joanne to make full recovery from the "gift that keeps on giving." Joanne had rough day at work, prayer for peace and for God's hand in all of her actions,, Kevin has test today, and had a rough night of studying, pray for open mind and God's guidance so he may pass exam!! Continued prayer for Joanne's brother and sister-in-law as they will find God's love and accept.

Dustin - prayer for safe travel back fromManhattan (and that God would forgive him for watching such a game...) I'M KIDDING! (kind of)

Elise- prayer for health, Meila has been ill but doing better, Elise has been feeling ill, prayer for complete recovery for entire family to optimal health. Continued prayer for father that God will soften his heart and lead him into a more steady walk in His word.

Here's to a great week!
We miss you Joanne!!

Peace, love, and #1 basketball teams ;)