Pray - UPDATED 6/8/13

June, 8 '13
Please pray:
* That I would make the most of my last two months here
* For ease in getting Clover to the USA
* For a sharp mind for studying
* Lots of great experience catching babies these last two months
* A humble, learner spirit

Praises:
* All my paper work is in and accepted!

Feb 14 '13 
Please Pray:
* That I would get all my work done
* That I would be able to bring Clover home in August, so I am not delayed waiting for the middle of   Sep.
* That I would be more loving
* That I would be molded & shaped

Jan 11, '13
Please Pray:
* For my last term of studying!
* For my 3 patients that are due & almost due
* That I could figure out how to bring Clover to the states
* That I would live each day with joy
Praises:
* I have decided where I will serve next! yay!
* Clover was sick, but is now back to her crazy self
* My patient who is due with twins only has just over a week left until she can go in to labor
* This new year is so far off to a great start :)
Jan 1 '13
Please pray:
* That I would finish well
* For joyful, peaceful and forgiving spirit
* For my my Patient, Donnabelle who is pregnant with twins
* Pray that Clover would stay healthy
* Pray for my health - my nose has been running, don't know if it is a cold or allergies
Praises:
* A blessed 2012
* All my wonderful friends & family!
* For hope in the future
* That God loves and cares for us no matter what!
Dec 1, 12
Please pray:
* For peace that surpasses understanding
* For wisdom in deciding where I should serve next in Africa
* For time management - I want to be able to send my papers in, in May.
* For joy in each day
* That I would be a faithful servant and be willing to give of myself
Praises:
* Georgia had a safe delivery of sweet baby boy
* We are having a 5 day break! yay!
* Another assignment finished
November 17th 2012
Please pray:
* For me to manage my time well
* For my patient, who's baby is in the hospital for an infection
* Continued prayers for my one continuity patient who is due anytime
* Continued prayers for my patient who is carrying twins
* Please pray about my future, where I will serve next
Praises-
* My continuity patient had a lovely birth
* I am starting to get my Algebra - still have a seemingly long way to go
* Downton Abby :)
November 8th 2012
I am not sure where the time has gone... sorry for the lack of updates...
Please pray:
* For my brain to understand & pass Algebra
* For wisdom for my other classes - I have a lot going on
* For my continuity patient who is expecting twins
* For my two continuity patients that are due anytime now - please pray that they do not go into labor at the same time (like the last two)
* Pray they have easy safe births
* Pray that I would be a blessing here
* Pray for my health, I just had a cold (maybe the results of the election? jk)
Praises
* Praise God for 6 lovely babies last month
* For cooler weather
* For good laughs
* Talking to my family on skype :)
October 22 2012
Please pray:
* For one of the midwifes here & her family, she just lost her mom
* Time management, I have to be really on top of things to get finished by May 15th
* That I would get all my numbers
* For Good health
* And the needed rest
* I am taking a 40 day fast from FB- that I would be faithful in doing it
Praises:
* Another assignment finished :)
* Lovely fall leaves my mom sent me :)
* Cooler weather
* Crazy Clover :)
October 17th 2012
Please pray:
* I have a test coming up on Saturday
* Healing for my patient who just had a c-section
* That I would wait on the Lord
* That I would know what He wants me to do next when the time is right
Praises:
* For the women I work with
* The lovely baby's I get to help into the world
* My comfy bed... how I love it :)
October 8th 2012
Please pray for:
* My patients that I would show Jesus love to them
* For energy to get everything I need to do, done in a day
* For peace for each day & the future
* Time each day to spend with God
* Joy that come from Him & not from what a day brings forth
* Love that would pour out on everyone I meet
* My silly nose, that I would not run
September 29th 2012
Please pray for:
* Energy
* That I would live each day to the fullest
* That I would pass all my assignments & tests
* That I would really enjoy this year & soak in every moment
* That I would take time to smell the flowers
Praises:
* A letter for my nieces
* I have a phone number on Skype now
* Lovely time visiting my patients
September 20th 2012
 Please pray for:
* A past patient of mine who has a persistent infection, she is taking a two week course of antibiotics
* Pray that I would have wisdom for my studies
* For energy - I have been tried a lot
* That I would have time/make time for exercise
* For Georgia who is traveling with her oldest son back from Canada

Praises:
* For lots of laughter
* Sunny days & a silly dog
* Getting to talk to my brother & his family
* Peace that surpasses understanding!

September 14th 2012
* Continued prayers for my two continuity patients that are nearing their due dates
* I have a LOT of studying to do at the moment, pray that I would manage my time well
* Pray that it would snow... OK maybe that would be a bad thing.. pray for a little bit cooler weather and that I wouldn't be missing the lovely fall time at home too very much
* Pray that I would soak up all I need to know my last year here

Praises:
* My ringworm is clearing up!
* I am feeling less sleepy
* I got to visit one of my favorite patients today :)
* I got a package from my mommy & a card from my Aunt :)

September 6th 2012
Please Pray:
* I have ringworm, yes ringworm on my arm. I think I got it from Clover :0/ Please pray that it would leave us both very soon. I am treating us both with an anti-fungal cream
* I have been having very interrupted sleep, pray that I would be able to nap well,  that I would stay healthy and my mind would be sharp for learning
* Pray for my continuity patients that are due soon - one on September 29th and the other Oct 11th
* Pray that I would me more loving and show more grace to my housemates
* Pray that I wouldn't be too hard on myself
* Pray that I would finish this year well

Praises:
* 5 healthy babies in August
* Little by little I am getting closer to being finished!
* A kind friend in Manila found Clover a crate
* I am now 29.. hee hee :)
August 14th 2012
Please pray:
* Continued prayer for finding Clover's crate
* Pray that I would find the time to work with Clover - she has picked up chasing cars
* Pray that when I get my next assignment that I would get it done early
* Pray for safe deliveries for all the women
* Pray that I would have enough time in each day to do all that I need to

Praises:
* That I got my one lost bag
* Yummy bread that Sara sent us from Manila
* The fun & blessings of being a midwife
* Cooler weather

August 7th 2012
Please Pray:
* For the new students, Deborah & Aisling as they settle into life here in Tabuk
* Pray that for Sara who just graduated and will be heading back to America soon
* That Air China would find the crate for Clover
* For the people of Manila and the surrounding area
* That I would have the wisdom to learn all that I need to learn
* That I would be a blessing to my housemates & the women I serve at the clinic
* That I would manage my time well
* That I would find rest, comfort & joy in the Lord!

Praises:
* My silly playful dog :)
* A pretty view from my bedroom window
* All my wonderful friends & family!
* The joy that comes from knowing Jesus

July 24th 2012
Forgive my lack of consistency on writing prayer requests and praises
Please pray:
* For this coming school year - It feels a bit overwhelming
* That I would be a blessing to my housemates, classmates and patients
* Pray that I would be abounding in love and forgiveness
* That I would have the wisdom to soak in all I need to know
* Pray that I would get all my work done so I can come home the end of July next year and take my test the end of August
* Pray about my future work, I feel a bit confused about where I should serve next and am having a hard time just resting in the Lord and his timing
* Pray that I would be able to balance school, clinic and be able to have a little free time

Praises:
* For a wonderful, wonderful break! I can't be more thankful (It was sad to not be able to see friends & family in Michigan)
* That I am into my second year! YAY!
* For having all my needs met, I feel blessed beyond imagine!
* For God's consistant and steadfast love

May 4th 2012
Please pray:
* For my cousin Nikki who is having surgery on Friday
* Pray that I would continue to be allergy free
* Pray for my brother, Trevon & family, he got a great new job in Cali, yay! He will be moving and starting there in June
* Pray for all the wonderful women that we serve here at the clinic
* Pray for all use midwives who serve them that we would shine Jesus's light brightly
* Keep praying for peace in the Sudans
* Pray for the softened & changed hearts in Didinga, pray also for the missionaries who work in Nagishot
Thank you for praying!!
April 26th 2012
Please pray:
* For my cousin in-law, Nikki, She is pregnant and has a bad infection that requires surgery
* Pray for my patient who had her baby early and also had her tubes tied
* Pray for me as I learn, learn, learn!
* Continue to pray for Southern Sudan & Sudan - keep praying for peace
* Continue to pray for the Didinga people and the missionaries who serve there
January 26th 2012
* Praise God for His unending love
* It looks like we will be moving next week to the new clinic!
Please pray:
* For my Aunt Sheila who just had a stroke - that she would recover well and have no more problems
* That I would get my assignment done on time
* For my last baby, we transported him for respiratory problems, I visited one and he was doing better, but have not seen or heard from them sense
* That I would act out of love everyday
* I am missing Africa, pray that I would keep my eyes on God and do my best and live in today
* Pray that Romeo my horse would find a FOREVER home
January 15th 2012
* Praise God for a restful, enjoyable, fun Christmas break
* 7 babies handles and counting
* I am 1/4 done with my schooling!
* God faithfully caring for my needs
* My tummy is feeling better
Please pray:
* I am having allergies and the meds I am taking do not seem to help very well
* We are still waiting to move into the new clinic
* That I would soak in and learn lots and lots
* Wisdom and time to do my studies
* That I would be faithful to do my New Year goals
Dec 16th 2011
* Praise God I have a two week break from book study!  Yea :)
* For baby handle number 3 last Friday
* That each day is fresh with no mistakes in it
Please pray:
* That I would use my break time wisely
* That the new clinic building would be finished soon
* That we would continually seek to glorify God is everything that we do here at AGGMC
Dec 4th 2011
* Praise God I caught my first and second baby!!
* Enjoying almost daily walks
* For a yummy Thanksgiving:)

Please pray:
* For my health, my tummy often hurts and I get allergies off and on
* For continued wisdom in my studies
* That I would have time/ make time for my daily devotions
* That I would love at ALL times and always put others before myself
* That I would manage my time wisely
* That I would have the desire to learn one of the local languages and the time to do it
Thank you for PRAYING!!


Nov 20, 2011
* Praise God I passed my last assignment
* I am on the list to catch my first baby :)
* I have been to 24 births and counting

Please pray;
* I am next up on the list to catch, really excited, but a little nervous
* Pray that I would having meaningful relationships with the women I serve
* Pray that I will have continued wisdom to do my studies
* Pray that I would be here now and not live in the future
* Pray for continues grace of being up at all hours of the day and night
* Pray for loving relationships between us who live under the same roof


Nov 8, 2011


* Praise God for a lovely trip and break
* Talking to my family through the computer -  how blessed I am
* The weather is cooling down just a little bit - YEA
* God is good all the time :)

Please pray;
* I get to start catching babes... pray for me I am excited and a bit nervous
* Study, study, study.  Pray that I would do it and do it well!
* Pray for all the pregnant mothers -  that the would have save and healthy babies
* Pray that we would be a light for Christ as we do our work
* Pray that I would manage my time well
* Pray that I would get use to the lack of sleep and waking up at all hours of the day and night


Oct 30 2011


* Praise God that I have passed my last two assignment & tests!
* I have been at 20 births so far :)
* I am little by little getting use to getting up at all hours


Please Pray;
* That I would have the wisdom to do my studies
* That I would learn quickly
* That I would love others more and myself less
* That I would have time/make time for my devotional time with God
* That I would manage my time well
* That we would be a light for Christ


OCT 7 2011


* Praising God that He refreshes my soul
* For the little gifts that He blesses me with


Please Pray
* That I would have the wisdom to learn midwifery
* To have increased passion for my studies and learning how to be a midwife
* For the 10 of us who share a home together, it is not easy.  That we would know how to love each other and forgive each other
* That we would be the hands and feet of Jesus to the women and their families that we serve


August 14th 2011


* Praise God for His faithful provisions met for school
* For safe travel to the Philippines
* For good times in the OR with my friends there

Please Pray
* That I would have a good start here
* That God would give me the wisdom to do and learn how to be a good midwife ( I have to do algebra.. ahhh)
* That I would love my fellow housemates as God does and put their needs before mine



May 23rd 2011

* I am thankful for being able to spend time with my grandparents last weekend
* That I have had opportunity's to share
* I am looking forward to Romeo coming home on the 31st!
* That my brother, Trevon found the perfect job for the summer!

Please pray;
* For my sale this Saturday
* That Tippy the foster dog would find a home
* Romeo would find a home before I leave the end of July
* I would get everything I need to do done and not worry about it
* That I would be able to concentrate enough to read 8 books and do book reports on them (the nice weather calls me :) 


May 9th 2011


* I am thankful for a wonderful mothers day spent with my mom and dad
* Thankful I got to share at Church in the Hills yesterday!  Such a blessing!
* Thankful for the spring weather and the beautiful flowers

Please pray for:
* My funds for the next two years to continue to come in
* Romeo my horse would find the perfect new home
*The current foster dog, Tippy, would find a home
* The Didinga Hills!
* The separation of North and South Sudan scheduled for July 9th
* My brother Trevon as he and his family look for a summer job



May 1st 2011


*I am thankful for the opportunity to share at one of my supporting Churches today.  They showered me with much love and prayers.  It was a blessing!
* Derby my foster dog went to a new home this past Friday.  She came to pick him up from Traverse City and excitedly said "I am going to keep him forever!" She looked to be about my age
* I got some of my seeds planted last week and they are now beginning to show their happy faces :)
* last week my brother Trevon and his family came for a visit.  They have three beautiful little girls and I was especially happy to meet their newest that was born last November while I was in Didinga

* Please pray for me as I share twice tomorrow
* Continue to pray that Romeo my horse would find the perfect home
* Pray that the funding for the next two years of school would come in
*Pray that I would manage my time well... I struggle with this especially on sunny days when the weather is so beautiful and beckoning me to come and enjoy it




April 24th 2011
* Time management, I have a online Bible course I am taking, a writing class, different speaking engagements, eight books I need to read before I go to the Philippines, fund raising to do, letters to write, nieces to play with, friends to see, seeds to plant, odd jobs to work...

* That my horse Romeo would find the perfect home

* Opportunities to share what God is leading me to do with my life

* Funds for school would come in

* My yard sale fund raiser would do well\

* That I would be a light for Christ

* I would live each day to the fullest 

* That I would be a blessing to my family while I am at home

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