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Oct. 28, 2009
New prayer request
Actually, two requests. One for me and a bigger one for Daniel.

For me.  I'm not sure what to share and will just say that I just feel weak and hurt.  At times, wondering if God is even hearing my prayers. I *know* He does - it just doesn't feel like it when there is no answer.  I really want to walk in the path He has for me and hearing nothing can just be painful.  Does this make sense?

My feelings are not pretty. I know that. I know that the Bible says God loves me. He hears me. He is with me. He has a plan for my life for good. I just would like to feel it too. Or maybe I just need to trust more.

Could you also pray for Daniel? This is such a deja vu request. Today we went in for a routine eye appt. When the looking got longer - I knew. Something was wrong. I just prayed for the dr to be able to know clearly what was going on. Like last year, she saw problems with his optic nerve. (He had an MRI on this very day last year and all was fine.) Well, the problems are different and still not "normal looking". He is going to be referred to a neuro opthamologist at Duke.

I didn't ask what this could mean. Didn't want to do that in front of him and wasn't sure I wanted to know. Did a quick google search though on the specialist and what they do as well as her description of the color of his optic nerve. We don't see any other symptoms or signs of problems, but she wants someone else to check him out to be sure.

We will probably get the referral within a week and then have to wait a month or two for the appt - sooner if there is a cancellation.

I was calm when she told me and now it's late and I need to go to bed. Could you pray that there is nothing wrong with our little boy? Alternately, if there is something wrong that they would find it quickly and that it would be fixable.

Thank you for your prayers.
Love,

Comments

Oct. 28, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by coffeeandconversation

Leslie,
I am up late too so I will say a prayer for you and Daniel before I go to bed.
((((hugs))))
Bronwyn

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Oct. 28, 2009 - Burdens

Posted by Anonymous

Leslie, I haven't responded for a while. But, I do read your posts and pray. I understand why you are overwhelmed. I offer you 1st Peter 5:7. Cast your cares on him for he cares for you. I am asking God to give you extra strength and encouragement. Because of Jesus, Carolyn

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Oct. 28, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by 4sweetums

Our prayers are with you and your entire family. I hope you can feel better soon. It is so hard to be the MOM and be wiped out physically or emotionally.
Blessings,
Dawn

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Oct. 28, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

praying dear dear friend...Michelle in Colorado

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Oct. 28, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by healthyhomeschool

Leslie, I will gladly pray for all of your requests. I'm so sorry you've had so much on your plate, and while I have not experienced having a child dealing with illness, I do know the tremendous stress of dealing with medical issues in someone you love that won't seem to quiet down. The years we were dealing with Thomas's heart, I literally would wake up some mornings feeling like someone had kicked me in the stomach. I can only imagine how you feel -- you've been dealing with more than I had by a long shot and you've been handling it so bravely for a long time now.

I have really had peace in just taking one day at a time, and I literally have to tell myself in the mornings, "This is just one day. Just get through this one day and don't worry about tomorrow and don't worry about yesterday. Just take one day and get from it and give to others all the joy you can."

You are doing a wonderful job. Can I do anything? I would gladly do anything to try and help out. Your children are so good at taking care of each other, I feel like your little ones always have the supervision of several and not just a mom and dad! That's awesome! My home is always open to you if I can ever do anything at all.

Love you,
Lynn

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Oct. 28, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Leslie,

I will pray for you right now. I am so sorry you are going through all of this. In a way, I truly understand. We've emailed before that we need to try to meet at UNC. I'd love to do that. Email if you get a chance and we'll arrange a day. I had to have unexpected surgery this week due to some medical issues that came up suddenly. Adding that stress to the daily stress of a child with a chronic illness...well, I truly do understand the feelings you are having. ((hugs))

Kristin

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Oct. 28, 2009 - prayers

Posted by Anonymous

Sending love over and prayers up from Kansas.

Stephanie
www.ralphcrew.blogspot.com

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Oct. 28, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

I enjoy your blog and have gotten so many great ideas for homeschooling. I'm sorry you are having a discouraging time. I'll certainly pray for your little boy.

Ruth

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Oct. 28, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by knechtslodge

I ams so sorry that you are going through this rough patch. You really haven't had time to breath. Please remember that God is with you through all of this.
Blessings
Diane

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Oct. 28, 2009 - praying for you

Posted by Kariann

Hi Leslie,

I am praying for you, thank you for sharing your heart.

Kariann

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Oct. 29, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

(((Leslie))) It is so hard, and so lonely, when God seems silent. Just keep clinging to what you KNOW to be true. God is real. He knows your struggles. He loves you and He is working for the GOOD of your family, perhaps in unseen ways. I'm praying for your encouragement and that God would hold you close right now and let you FEEL His presence and His peace. I have been going through a period of discouragement myself, and God's Word has been so comforting. Praying for Daniel too, and your mother's heart as you wait for his appt.

Blessings and prayers,
Pam in SE MI

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Oct. 31, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by LeslieN

Thank you to each one of you!!! Wish I could give you each a hug. I'm thankful for your prayers and your words of encouragment. I'm blessed to have sweet friends to walk this journey with me.

With much love
Leslie

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