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DO NOT POST DIRECT DPS PHONE NUMBERS!!!

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm » in Site Announcements, Questions & Suggestions

Don't even think of posting the direct line phone numbers to the DPS Director or anyone else within DPS. If the number isn't available on the DPS...

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by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:48 pm
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Our little community is getting large enough that we have people in need of prayer. While serious health issues come to mind first, we also have...

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Thrilled to see this section on the forum!
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Tue Oct 07, 2014 1:52 pm
Wife Sick with Cancer.

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by Deltaboy » Wed Jul 13, 2016 12:35 pm
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Found out Monday she got Uterus cancer she gets a CT scan tomorrow and we visit the Surgeon next Wed. Keep us in your Prayers . We are going to...

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Wife had a hard weekend as we celebrate our 23rd Anniversary. Chemo treatments have made her urine red . This bladder bypass is not working well at...
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Last post by Deltaboy
Sun Jun 24, 2018 8:43 pm
Prayers?

Last post by Jnazee « Sun Jun 24, 2018 6:34 am
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by Odinvalknir » Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:06 am

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To be completely honest I've never really been a very religious person. But I'm to the point that I really need something to happen and hopefully A...

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Lifting you in prayer

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Last post by Jnazee
Sun Jun 24, 2018 6:34 am
Church Member is sick

Last post by twomillenium « Sat Jun 23, 2018 11:18 pm
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by OneGun » Wed Jun 20, 2018 10:10 pm
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Those that know me, know I am the Jewish husband to a Methodist woman that takes her to church every Sunday because asks me to take her for the last...

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Prayers sent.
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Last post by twomillenium
Sat Jun 23, 2018 11:18 pm
Spinal Meningitis

Last post by Oldgringo « Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:12 am
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by Oldgringo » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:28 am
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After learning Lumbar Injections weren't helping and Neurosurgery wasn't an option, we opted for a Spinal Cord Stimulator trial. Wires inserted...

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Thursday, we were to be in our modest RV in Loyd Park, Friday was to be a shopping trip to a nearby Costco, Saturday was to be the Texas Air Gun...
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Last post by Oldgringo
Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:12 am
Wife's Mother in Need of Prayer

Last post by SewTexas « Mon Jun 18, 2018 12:01 am
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by oljames3 » Tue Jun 12, 2018 4:39 pm

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My wife's mother's doctor today diagnosed her as having cancer. No details yet. Doctor is scheduling a biopsy to get more info. Please pray for...

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sending prayers

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Last post by SewTexas
Mon Jun 18, 2018 12:01 am
Prayers For Back and Neck Please

Last post by carlson1 « Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:13 pm
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by carlson1 » Sat Jun 16, 2018 5:05 pm

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I just spent a few days in the hospital with a little heart issues. I fell January 26. I have had back issues for along time and I have had way too...

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Made it through today. Thank you for the prayers.

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Last post by carlson1
Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:13 pm
Prayers for my daughter and her family

Last post by twomillenium « Sat Jun 09, 2018 2:15 pm
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by RPBrown » Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:24 am
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I found out Monday that my oldest biological daughter had a biopsy for breast cancer. Results to be later this week. Last night her son, my 6th...

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Prayer for healing
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Last post by twomillenium
Sat Jun 09, 2018 2:15 pm
Family and I need prayers

Last post by twomillenium « Sat Jun 09, 2018 2:12 pm
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by sbrawley » Wed Jun 06, 2018 8:07 am
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I just learned that my aunt unexpectedly passed away last night in her sleep. Right now, I’m still trying to process it but I’m more concerned for my...

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Praying for family and for comfort and understanding.
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Last post by twomillenium
Sat Jun 09, 2018 2:12 pm
Mother in ER

Last post by Deltaboy « Fri Jun 08, 2018 7:34 pm
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by oljames3 » Wed Jun 06, 2018 2:25 pm
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My youngest brother is taking our mother to the ER, on her doctor's advice, with severe headache. That's all the info I have right now. Thanks.

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Thank you :tiphat:
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Last post by Deltaboy
Fri Jun 08, 2018 7:34 pm
my mother-in-law

Last post by Steve_M « Sun Jun 03, 2018 2:02 am
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by SewTexas » Tue May 08, 2018 12:13 am
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most of you know that my mother-in-law has been living with us for almost 2 years now. I'm her care-giver, she's 92, has advanced dementia, Alz,...

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I said goodbye to a part of my dad every day with this awful disease. He passed in 2010 and I'm still coming to grips with it. As time passes though,...
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Last post by Steve_M
Sun Jun 03, 2018 2:02 am
Wreck kills local church goers

Last post by ELB « Thu May 31, 2018 4:30 pm
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by FCH » Wed Mar 29, 2017 11:14 pm
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Thu May 31, 2018 4:30 pm
Prayers for my family members

Last post by twomillenium « Tue Apr 24, 2018 10:40 am
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by bblhd672 » Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:58 am

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In the past couple of weeks my older sisters have had diagnosis’s of serious diseases.
Oldest sister has breast cancer.
Youngest sister had heart...

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Just read this, I hope things have gotten better. Prayers sent for all.

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Last post by twomillenium
Tue Apr 24, 2018 10:40 am
Prayers for Barbara Bush

Last post by treadlightly « Wed Apr 18, 2018 2:35 pm
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by Rafe » Sun Apr 15, 2018 7:09 pm

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I didn't see this posted elsewhere. Apology if it's a duplicate.

Evidently former First Lady and Houstonian Barbara Bush's health continues to...

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Barbara Bush had a lot of graciousness and dignity.

I suspect the whole family, whatever you think of their politics, are pretty friendly in person....

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Last post by treadlightly
Wed Apr 18, 2018 2:35 pm
Prayers for Joe.

Last post by Deltaboy « Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:16 pm
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by Jusme » Fri Aug 18, 2017 10:34 am
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I am requesting prayers for my Father In-Law, Joe. He was diagnosed with Melanoma, and they removed it on Monday. They thought they would be able to...

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Prayers sent for you and your family! :tiphat:
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Last post by Deltaboy
Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:16 pm
Prayers for unknown woman.

Last post by Deltaboy « Sun Mar 18, 2018 11:01 am
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by Jusme » Sat Mar 17, 2018 10:02 pm

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While eating with my family tonight at El Fenix in Burleson, an elderly woman collapsed at her table. Those close by began performing CPR, and first...

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Prayers sent for that lady!. :tiphat:

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Last post by Deltaboy
Sun Mar 18, 2018 11:01 am
Prayers Appeciated

Last post by GeekwithaGun « Thu Mar 15, 2018 9:53 am
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by carlson1 » Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:26 pm
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I am in Baylor with some more heart trouble. Your prayers are coveted especially for my wife as she comes back and forth.

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Good news for sure. God is so good.
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Last post by GeekwithaGun
Thu Mar 15, 2018 9:53 am
Requesting Prayer for my brother.

Last post by LDB415 « Mon Mar 12, 2018 4:43 pm
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by puma guy » Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:28 am
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Please pray for my twin brother, Phillip. He's hospitalized with a severe infection the nature of which they've been unable to determine. He had an...

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How is your brother doing now? Only good reports I hope.
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Last post by LDB415
Mon Mar 12, 2018 4:43 pm
Grieving today

Last post by SewTexas « Wed Feb 28, 2018 4:17 pm
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by bblhd672 » Wed Feb 28, 2018 12:48 pm

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Sad news received, a family that went to same church I did in Illinois suffered a terrible accident yesterday. The mother and 6 children were...

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oh heartbreaking. prayers said.

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Last post by SewTexas
Wed Feb 28, 2018 4:17 pm
Prayers for my brother!

Last post by twomillenium « Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:01 pm
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by puma guy » Sat Jan 20, 2018 1:46 pm
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My older brother is in very serious condition. He went to the ER Tuesday passing blood and vomiting blood. It took two days to get him into a room...

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Not been in all weekend and I just saw this. I am thankful that your brother is doing a lot better. I send prayers of full recovery and healing. God...
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Last post by twomillenium
Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:01 pm
Pray for my family

Last post by Deltaboy « Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:47 am
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by sbrawley » Mon Dec 18, 2017 8:59 am

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Please pray for myself and family. My 2nd cousin died in a house fire early Saturday morning. My mom is really taking it hard as this is the first of...

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Prayers sent for you and your family! Sorry for your loss. :tiphat:

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Last post by Deltaboy
Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:47 am
Early arrival

Last post by Steamboat « Wed Dec 20, 2017 7:47 am
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by SRO1911 » Mon Dec 18, 2017 10:02 pm

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First grand son, second grandkid arrived a few days ago - a month early. Little bugger is putting up a good fight, eating well but not regulating...

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Prayers sent.

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Last post by Steamboat
Wed Dec 20, 2017 7:47 am
Prayers needed again

Last post by chuck j « Sat Dec 09, 2017 4:57 pm
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by RPBrown » Sat Dec 09, 2017 8:00 am

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Y'all may remember I asked for prayers after the Las Vegas shooting for my wife's family, especially her 92 year old uncle, after her cousin was...

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Lord be with this man . Be with his family , give comfort in his life by your presence . Give strength and understanding through you to deal with all...

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Last post by chuck j
Sat Dec 09, 2017 4:57 pm
Prayers for my wife and her family

Last post by Deltaboy « Sun Nov 12, 2017 10:52 pm
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by RPBrown » Mon Oct 02, 2017 8:53 pm
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We found out earlier today that my wife's cousin was among the fatalities in the Vegas tragedy. His father is 91 and not taking it very well. We are...

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Prayers sent
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Last post by Deltaboy
Sun Nov 12, 2017 10:52 pm
Prayers for a Friend

Last post by Keith B « Tue Oct 31, 2017 10:01 am
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by WildBill » Sat Sep 02, 2017 4:06 pm

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A couple of days before Harvey hit, a friend of mine, Michelle, went into the hospital.
They kept her for several days and performed several...

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So sorry for the loss of your friend WildBill. Prayers for you and her family as you go through this time of grieving.

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Last post by Keith B
Tue Oct 31, 2017 10:01 am
Prayers for my Mother

Last post by Take Down Sicko « Sun Oct 15, 2017 4:59 pm
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by pbwalker » Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:43 pm

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My mother is going to have open heart surgery in a little over a week to replace her aortic valve. Having survived ovarian cancer in her mid 40's, a...

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Praying for your moms full and quick recovery.

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Last post by Take Down Sicko
Sun Oct 15, 2017 4:59 pm
Need Prayers Today

Last post by Jnazee « Fri Sep 29, 2017 8:33 pm
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by carlson1 » Fri Sep 29, 2017 10:02 am

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Having a knee procedure done at 12:30 today. They are also going to put medicine into my thoracic area for a test. If that brings relief in my back...

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Great to hear. Praise God

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Last post by Jnazee
Fri Sep 29, 2017 8:33 pm
Wife to have rotator cuff surgery

Last post by carlson1 « Wed Sep 13, 2017 12:16 pm
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by twomillenium » Mon Aug 28, 2017 6:27 am
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My wife fell a couple of months ago and after much therapy we decided to request (in a demanding way) an MRI. The MRI showed that there was damage...

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Praying for a speedy recovery.
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Last post by carlson1
Wed Sep 13, 2017 12:16 pm
Prayers for our Florida neighbors

Last post by twomillenium « Wed Sep 13, 2017 6:37 am
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by Jusme » Fri Sep 08, 2017 4:37 pm

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I'm hoping these prayers find everyone in harm's way, safely somewhere else. Thankfully the Governor, has called for a complete evacuation, and I...

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Seems that these events have brought the average people closer together, regardless of political or cultural differences. I hope our legislators can...

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Last post by twomillenium
Wed Sep 13, 2017 6:37 am
My Harvey experience

Last post by george « Sun Aug 27, 2017 12:59 pm
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by roadkill » Sun Aug 27, 2017 1:19 am

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A couple of thoughts on my mind that have come about from my experience with Harvey and the trip fleeing the storm and the return home. It started...

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God would still be good, even had you returned to a ruined home.

But I'm glad yours was undamaged.

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Last post by george
Sun Aug 27, 2017 12:59 pm
Prayer Request For a Friend

Last post by Jusme « Fri Aug 25, 2017 12:51 pm
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by WildBill » Tue Jul 25, 2017 11:14 am
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I have a friend named April who was recently diagnosed with Stage 1 endometrial cancer.
I have known her for 50+ years. She was my sister's best...

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:iagree:
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Last post by Jusme
Fri Aug 25, 2017 12:51 pm
An old member is in dire straights

Last post by The Annoyed Man « Thu Aug 24, 2017 9:59 pm
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by The Annoyed Man » Fri Aug 18, 2017 6:31 pm
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For those of you who remember wgoforth, he had been struggling with cardiac issues, and hasn't been active here for about 3 years. I believe that...

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You beat me to it. I just now found out. So sad.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Thu Aug 24, 2017 9:59 pm
Prayer for My Youngest Brother

Last post by Excaliber « Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:36 am
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by oljames3 » Fri Aug 18, 2017 2:19 pm

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Ray has received a transfusion of his own stem cells and will stay in the hospital for about two more weeks. Multiple myeloma. He seemed to come...

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Prayers sent from here too.

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Last post by Excaliber
Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:36 am
Prayer Request

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by WildBill » Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:24 pm

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Lately I have been posting in this section more that I would like.

Two days ago a friend Dave lost his wife Edie to kidney disease. She was only 40...

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Agreeing and praying.

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Last post by oljames3
Sun Aug 06, 2017 10:24 am
Ankle injury

Last post by dale blanker « Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:57 am
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by The Annoyed Man » Thu Jun 08, 2017 2:07 pm
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Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:57 am
PRAYERS PLEASE

Last post by mbschne « Fri Jun 30, 2017 5:23 pm
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by carlson1 » Sat Jun 24, 2017 10:33 pm
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I am out of town preaching a conference tomorrow through Wednesday. I already have a torn meniscus in my right knee and tonight I fell while sitting...

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God is good.
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Last post by mbschne
Fri Jun 30, 2017 5:23 pm
Prayers for F-I-L and Wife (it's about a dog sort of)

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Thu Jun 29, 2017 9:16 pm
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by nonleg » Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:30 pm

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It may not be the forum, but it's about the people, not the dog (Elvis, as sweet as he is)...

One of the two labs my wife bought and my 70 year old...

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So true Carl, so very true.

Chas.

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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Jun 29, 2017 9:16 pm
23 Year old husband of family friend.

Last post by Jnazee « Sat May 13, 2017 10:38 am
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by DocV » Fri May 12, 2017 3:58 pm

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Please pray for Andrea, age 25. Her husband, Jay, 23, died following a traffic accident this morning. Jay ran a red light and his car was hit by a...

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Lifting his family up in prayer.

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Last post by Jnazee
Sat May 13, 2017 10:38 am
Brother In Law Diagnosed With Cancer

Last post by carlson1 « Wed May 10, 2017 1:48 pm
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by RossA » Wed May 03, 2017 3:47 pm
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My brother in law, Ted, has just had a needle biopsy which shows an apparent return of the lung cancer he had about ten years ago. Was treated back...

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We will keep praying for him as well as the whole family. Thank you for the update.
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Last post by carlson1
Wed May 10, 2017 1:48 pm
Prayers For My Son

Last post by n5wmk « Tue May 09, 2017 8:44 am
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by carlson1 » Fri May 05, 2017 8:13 pm
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My youngest son was coming home from work in East Texas (he is a detective). A 70 year old lady pulled out in front of him on a major highway (he was...

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Prayers sent. I hope that both your son, the elderly lady, and all family members will heal both physically and emotionally.
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Last post by n5wmk
Tue May 09, 2017 8:44 am
100 year, 2 month and 1 day Grandmother passing

Last post by puma guy « Thu May 04, 2017 6:50 pm
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by twomillenium » Wed May 03, 2017 10:23 pm

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I recently posted about my wife's grandmother, in Mississippi, turning 100. We received a phone call, today, that she went to be with our Lord Jesus...

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Prayers for you and her family in their loss and for your safe journey.

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Last post by puma guy
Thu May 04, 2017 6:50 pm
Please Pray For My Mom

Last post by Keith B « Sat Apr 22, 2017 10:02 am
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by carlson1 » Thu Apr 20, 2017 11:09 pm
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My Mom has not felt well the last 6-8 months. Her primary care physician is not much of a doctor in my opinion. My brother carried her to the...

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Prayers for you Mom and for you guys Carl. May God send his healing powers her way!
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Last post by Keith B
Sat Apr 22, 2017 10:02 am
Prayers needed--UPDATE

Last post by SewTexas « Thu Apr 20, 2017 7:33 pm
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by RPBrown » Sat Aug 06, 2016 7:33 am
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I rarely ask for prayers for myself but feel I must this time.
I am going in on Monday to have biopsies done on my prostate. Doc found something he...

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very good news! And yes, all men at 50 need to start going to get checked! my husband was diagnosed at 53!!! :shock:
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Last post by SewTexas
Thu Apr 20, 2017 7:33 pm
He died

Last post by RogueUSMC « Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:47 am
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by chuck j » Sun Apr 16, 2017 8:34 pm

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Died to give salvation and opportunity for eternal life ., Our savior lived among us , knew us , loved us understanding all our weakness and failings...

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He woke up on the third day...kinda sounds like He conquered Hell in His sleep...Operator Level: OUTTA THIS WORLD!

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Last post by RogueUSMC
Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:47 am
Prayer Request For My Wife

Last post by twomillenium « Sat Apr 08, 2017 8:52 pm
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by carlson1 » Wed Mar 29, 2017 11:56 pm
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I had our church secretary take my wife to the ER before church tonight because she was having chest discomfort and she has not felt well for the...

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Continued prayers for your wife and family.
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Last post by twomillenium
Sat Apr 08, 2017 8:52 pm
Prayer Request

Last post by The Annoyed Man « Wed Mar 22, 2017 8:20 am
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by Keith B » Tue Mar 21, 2017 6:52 pm

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Asking for prayers too. Just lost a good friend Bob to Multiple Myeloma. He had been in remission for about 6 years, but it resurfaced in late...

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He has been a good and faithful servant to you Lord. We commend him to you, and ask for your mercies for his surviving family and friends. You, who...

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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Wed Mar 22, 2017 8:20 am
Prayers requested

Last post by Keith B « Tue Mar 21, 2017 6:37 pm
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by Jusme » Mon Mar 06, 2017 11:11 am

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I am asking for prayers for the friends and family of a good friend of mine, who passed away Sunday evening. His name was Sammy, and he and I...

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Very sad to hear. Prayers for you and your friends family and friends. I know what you are going through. I will be posting a request as well.

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Last post by Keith B
Tue Mar 21, 2017 6:37 pm
Prayers for a life cut short

Last post by Deltaboy « Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:50 pm
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by RPBrown » Mon Mar 06, 2017 11:42 am

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A 17 year old friend of my grand daughters was killed in a tragic car accident on Saturday night.
Please pray for the families, friends, and fellow...

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Prayers sent. It one of the hardest things in life to lose a Child.

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Last post by Deltaboy
Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:50 pm
Prayers sent for my Daughter.

Last post by Deltaboy « Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:47 pm
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by Deltaboy » Sat Sep 27, 2014 6:57 pm
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She is struggling in Physics this year . Thanks

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Well she already got a Summer job lined up . She will be playing at South Burleson Baptist Church this Summer.
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Last post by Deltaboy
Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:47 pm
My Mother is in ICU

Last post by Deltaboy « Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:22 pm
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by oljames3 » Tue Feb 07, 2017 2:25 pm
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My elderly mother is in ICU with difficulty breathing and stomach pain. Thanks for your support.

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Thanks for the good report. :tiphat:
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Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:22 pm

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