:clap: Prayers and Praise Reports

We all think this would be a great place for prayers and praise reports. Seems there's quite a bit of praise reports happening and they deserve to be Glorified and shared with eachother. Let it be known!

We Pray together so often and this is a great place to show the Glory of God. How God answers our prayers. Let this be a place for miracles to be announced. Let this be a place where somebody needs us to pray for them. Let this be a place to know we have been blessed. Let this be a place for you, for us, for our inmates who do not have a voice here. Let this be a place for Unity and the power of Prayer.

Let's Roll!

Praise Report!

I posted a plea for special prayers from all of you on December 3rd for our son to receive word to send us more visitation applications. So many prayers came in and God heard us. Our son got our letter on December 3rd to send us more applications. He sent more out immediately. We got them by the end of the week. How's that for a direct connection from us to God.

Praise God!

wow, congrats girl, GOD is good.lets continue to pray for our kids, and i'm asking for prayers for my son hoolio.he was suppose to write in for a parole hearing for next month, i;m asking all of you to pray that he does write in & that they grant him a parole hearing, and also i pray they grant him parole. thank you all

Father God, Please help Hoolio write in for a parole hearing, give him the time and tools he needs to complete his request as soon as he possibly can. Please grant him a Parole Hearing and find a way for his Parole to be Granted so he can come home to his mom and family. Help Hoolio keep you in his heart night and day and forever. Amen.

I would like to submit a praise (a couple, actually) for prayers that have been going up for years & years from myself, my husband, and others.

Both our sons have spent literally years and years and years doing drugs, mainly heroin. They've been in and out of jail, treatment centers, halfway centers, etc. Our youngest son, Kevin who is 30, was recently released from prison. He's engaged to be married, has a decent job, and is doing great. Chris, who is 33, is following his lifetime dream of taking college classes. He's only taken one so far, but got an A-. We are so proud of him. He plans on taking three next term.

I would like to encourage everyone to not put time limits on God. Only He knows the end from the beginning. Hang on the hope that only He can give. His time is not as our time. He has eternity purposes for His chldren; way beyond what we can imagine. His Word and promises are true. We can rest and be assured they will come to pass.

Believing,

What a fantastic Praise Report! It's got to be the greatest feeling for those boys of yours to jump forward and upward in the journey. Congrats to both of them, and to you for helping them get there. You know, I never thought about how you described Gods Plan. That his time is not our time. Very interesting. I'm going to have to look deeply this. Surely this is tied into every every every thing.

hey BlessTheInmates... you did it !! I have not been on the computer for a couple days, sorry for missing the start. knew you could do it. thanks.

my first praise is this forum. I wonder where each of us would be without each other to lean on. I have a prayer request book, and I pray daily for each of you and your sons/daughters. I hope at one point the Praises will be more than the prayer requests.

God Bless each of you.

I have a small bit of praise here...LOL
my son went in wearing contacs and is blind as a bat without glasses, he had none. they said there was a 3 month wait to see an eye doc, and that they did not allow me to send in glasses. Low and behold, I called and nagged til I got a nurse at the prison willing to let me mail new glasses to him thru her. Walmart made him a pair for 48.00 and thanks be to God, they are on his face. hey he was always too proud to wear glasses and since they do not allow contacts, he is growing in humility :)

also, this is a great quote from Terri:
I would like to encourage everyone to not put time limits on God. Only He knows the end from the beginning. Hang on the hope that only He can give. His time is not as our time. He has eternity purposes for His chldren; way beyond what we can imagine. His Word and promises are true. We can rest and be assured they will come to pass.

Dutchgirl, Yes Yes on that Praise Report, I don't know where I'd be without any of you! Amen
Jancy, Oh yaaa that's awsome! God wants him to see!

I have a praise ! today is my husbands birthday. just 10 days of me 'catching up to him' in age, he jumps ahead again :)

Happy Happy Birthday to your Husband! Glory to God you can celebrate together again.

My praise report goes out to Bless the Inmates for starting this thread, also to all of you, my PTO family friends, for giving me the strength to make it through each trying day. For understanding, and caring. (((hugs to you all))) I have been so down lately and trying to understand how some of the co's around my son can be so evil. I even started to lose faith in God. That's just what these evil people want, to make me as miserable as they are. But than I read some posts, and my heart was touched, I mean my SOUL was touched. God reached out to me, through all of you, and I thank you! I will try to return the favor and be here for you all as well, always feel free to pm me, I don't have all the answers but I 'm a good listener. Sorry for the long post, but gotta give you all your "props" lol, cause you deserve it so much!!!! God Bless! p.s. oh and as for those "bullies", I found that the hatred is only feading the evil, so now I will PRAY for them! :)

p.s. oh and as for those "bullies", I found that the hatred is only feading the evil, so now I will PRAY for them! :)

right on Reggie. the Word says - pray for your enemies and also in Proverbs 25:21-22.... 'If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you" (it repeats it in Romans 12)

Hey wanna share a Praise report. I have been a little down because of finances and Christmas coming. had hoped to go see David & take his oldest son w/us. Christmas presents ! can't even do that right . I have also been trying to get out as many Christmas cards as possible to inmates. sent over 60 so far. Our church has helped out w/ stamps and I had run out. ok the Praise.... last night @ church I told Pastor that I was in need of stamps again. he said well how many do you need ? I said. well how many can you get me? he said how many do I need. I said 100, (which is about $40) so he handed me $100 bill and said "get stamps and with the left over get something for the grandkids for Christmas". that blessed me.

hey brokenheart... haven't heard from you in awhile. how is everything going ? how is Priscilla and the baby ?

Oh Helen, that made me want to cry tears of joy!!!!! And just want to add, IMO, you are most deserving of His Blessings! :) Thanks for sharing that, it was a perfect start to my day, GOD IS GOOD!

Reggie! Oh thank you! I am sooo happy to see postings in here.

You know, one of the hardest things for me to do was realize and deal with the fact that I had to go into that courtroom and needed to pray for every single person involved in the case. I finally gave in and began to pray for everybody on the case. To fill the room with Love and Fairness. To cast the evil one out of everybody's lives. Some more miracles happened.

Praise God! If I hadn't had that change of heart and mind, something far worse would have occured.

My thoughts are that maybe you can come to the same place in your situation, as hard as it is. To let Love rule the bodys of those in charge of his life right now.

Every blessing you pour out I'll turn back to Praise.
When the darkness closes in Lord, still I will say...
"Blessed be the Name of the Lord, Blessed be your Glorious name"

Dutchgirl! That is absolutely wonderful news! Glory to God! Again he's there for needs. So many inmates will be blessed with your giving heart.

Every blessing you pour out I'll turn back to Praise.
When the darkness closes in Lord, still I will say...
"Blessed be the Name of the Lord, Blessed be your Glorious name"


the Word says - pray for your enemies and also in Proverbs 25:21-22.... 'If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you" (it repeats it in Romans 12)


Thank you so much ladies, I need these prayers of encouragement sooo much! Thank you for helping me to restore my faith and to keep hatred out of my heart! God Bless.

reggie, I still deal with ill feelings toward my ex. for how he abused David. I am constantly seeking His face for forgiveness and needing to forgive. may not want to but He says we have to. it is up to Him to repay evil for evil, good for good. I think life has become a daily battle at times.

Lord Bless

I can relate to what you're saying. I too have one person that I don't know if I've forgiven, forgotten, blocked all that out or what. It's fuzzy. I think maybe I should talk to Pastor about it because I don't know how to handle it. Right now I'm not handling it at all. It's on Pause. And I'm thinking right now, if I'm not dealing with it, it's not time to? I don't know.

Praise God I don't have to deal with it now :) There!

Hi Bless. you know I struggled for a long time with forgiveness. I hated my ex more than you could imagine, I even tried to think of ways to 'legally' kill him. now remember this is before I got saved. anyhow, I hated him w/a passion. nothing done to me. all for the kids. then one day the Lord showed me in Mark 11:25 that it is a command. He says forgive so that the Father can forgive us. that blew me away. well, I won't go into all that happened to get there, but yes I forgave and then forgot about him. no feelings whatsoever. until David went to jail. during this time I found out the extent of how bad it was. and I could feel that hate wanting to come back. so at church I had people/the pastor lay hands on me and pray for me. I still don't like the man, I do pity him. but it is actually a daily thought to keep forgiveness in front of my thoughts of him. does that make sense ?
forgiveness also 'cleanses the soul' - you feel better. lighter, freerer.

ok off my soapbox.

:)

My praise report is that I am thankful for another day. I am thankful for the season that my son is in right now for through his season he is realizing the era of his ways and looking at life in a more positive way and for that I am thankful. I thank everyone for sharing your paraise reports because it helps to let us know that God is still in the Blessing business....sometimes we forget and this thread is a reminder that we must trust God through every situation. I was told that your testimony is not for you but for someone that is going through that situation so they will know there is hope, if he (God) did it for me he can do it for you because he Loves us that much.....regardless of us.....now that's good news.

I pray that your Holydays are filled with Peace, Joy and Love.

Dutchgirl thank you for your words. You make complete sense.
Praise God you're here.

Sonyarod! What a wonderful Praise Report! I learn so much from you and everybody here. Minute by Minute something new, something urgent and important. Glory to God!

I learn so much from you and everybody here. Minute by Minute something new, something urgent and important. Glory to God!

I thank you for when I read your post and all others I draw strength for the days journey.

Aww thank you Sonyarod. I feel exaccctly the same about you. You're so right, this praise report thread is a living testimony that Gods work is happening constantly.

Praise Report!

We finally received a letter from our son after almost 2 weeks. Praise God! All is ok. This letter is so special. First he drew a little picture of each one of us for Christmas. Very precious. Praise God he gifted him with Art. His will to draw has risen from the ashes again.

His words are from a son of God in prison yet free enough to speak his heart.

These are a few words...
"God is Wonderful, and he wants each and everyone of us to live our lives in the Glorious and already fabricated way God intended us to have. All he asks of us is "Believe" that it can and will happen. And only through him, can this Glorious way of life, we all seek, be lived"

Thank you Dear Father for holding your son in your hands.

Oh Bless, that is wonderful, I am soooo happy for you!!!! ((((HUGE HUGS)))) Praise God! I can picture that drawing on your fridge door! :)
Keeping you in my prayers, always.

I posted in the Prayer circle on last week and asked for prayers for my son and other inmates that are feeling down during this time of year and my praise report is when I went to visit him on Saturday he was in better spirits than last week. I am a living witness that God answers prayers so remeber to take ALL your burdens and concerns to GOD because he is the only one that can help you....I thank him for sending his angels in the form of each and everyone of you to help encourage, listen, cry with, lift up and pray with.

I pray that each and eveyone of you will have a Blessed Christmas and remeber that JESUS is the reason for the season.

I posted in the Prayer circle on last week and asked for prayers for my son and other inmates that are feeling down during this time of year and my praise report is when I went to visit him on Saturday he was in better spirits than last week. I am a living witness that God answers prayers so remeber to take ALL your burdens and concerns to GOD because he is the only one that can help you....I thank him for sending his angels in the form of each and everyone of you to help encourage, listen, cry with, lift up and pray with.

I pray that each and eveyone of you will have a Blessed Christmas and remeber that JESUS is the reason for the season.

Praise God! What a Fantastic praise report. It's sooo great to hear that your son is in better spirits. You are soooo right - Prayer changes things. It's an awsome feeling to know how powerful all of us truly are in having God answer our prayers. And we're not a very quiet group thankfully. hehe!

Even though I am far away from home, and can't be with either of my son's, (or any other family) and one son is locked up, I give praise that my sweet husband is home from Iraq, safe and uninjured. This is our second Christmas in a row, that he has not been away from me! Praise God!
Merry Christmas Every One!

WARNING:This video is graphic! But it is war.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDm6RNQ5e-0

Reggie, please know that your husband and all the servicemen and women who are serving in our military are in my family's prayers this Christmas day, and every day. We especially mentioned them in our Christmas Eve prayer before our family dinner last evening.
I hope they know how grateful we are. Thank you for being a military family and giving so much!

Let there be peace on earth and good will toward man.

Mary

MDF couldn't have said it any better!

Glory to God Reggie! I'm sooo happy to hear this. Please give him our love.

Merry Christmas

Praise Report!

God stopped me from SCREAMING at those who not knowingly trigger my Hurt and Anger. God sent others in the same room to me and triggered JOY and HAPPYNESS. I'm telling ya Gods Miracles are here and happening.

Thank you Mary and Bless.

We missed you Bless, glad you got through all the festivities and with a smile too!

has anyone heard from jancy ?

jancy... where are you ?

is everything ok ?

not playing at hide-go-seek are you ? I have already been through most of the board and see no posts from you recently.

praying for you.

has anyone heard from jancy ?

jancy... where are you ?

is everything ok ?

not playing at hide-go-seek are you ? I have already been through most of the board and see no posts from you recently.

praying for you.

Thats our Sweet Dutchgirl. Always on the lookout for our Umbrella Family Members :)

:)Thank you for the prayers, my son finally got his mail and all the christmas cards. He is now relaxed and at peace knowing he is cared for and prayed for. He is so thankfull for the prayers. This is his firts step of faith and mine. The power of prayer is so strong. Our family has faith and we believe:grouphug:

Praise God! Im soooo happy to hear your song got his mail. What a releif huh! Tell him we love him and to keep the Hope and Faith, God is protecting him right now.

I remember something somebody said to me last year. "We feel the Heat from the Sun, but we can't see it. We feel the wind blowing, but we can't see it. God is Love, but we don't see it, we feel it"

Welcome to the House of God B'sMom

Praise Report! No more tick tick tick for us.

'Cause we've got a golden ticket
We've got a golden chance to make our way
And with a golden ticket, it's a golden day!'

The Mail Coach trotted in today, finally. Those horses looked beat and worn down but they made it! Son wrote to us to tell us to come visit! We're approved! 3 out of 4. Not bad for a bunch of Bible Thumpers! No we're not Thumpers. We're Believers :)

(Heard that on an amazing movie last night. Bible Thumpers. hehe!)

Thank you Father for the Visiting Sergeants approval.
Thank you Everybody for all the prayers you put out for this to happen.

Thank you Father for giving your/our child back. Thank you for your Grace and Mercy. Thank you for healing wounds miraculously. Thank you for forgiving my sins. Thank you Father for your protection. You are Immaculate and Perfect.

Hey Bless! that's fabulous news!!!!!!!!!! Hurray!!!!!!!!!!! So when will you go see him? Tell him his cyber Aunt Mary is rooting for him! I'm so pleased for you guys!

:::doing happy dance of life::::

Thank you soooo much MDF! I hope we can go soon. I think the next step is we have to call and make an appointment for visitation. I will definately tell him your rooting for him and I thank you. He'll get a kick out of your title. Cyber Aunt..hehe! too funny!

:::Pulls up beside you and starts doing the Happy Dance and some of the Bump with ya with a twist of the Hustle:::

Hey ! I want to be a Cyber Aunt too . can I ? can I ? pleeaasee ?

congrats Bless, I know how good that feels when you finally get the ok and go that first visit. may it be the first of many many more.

Doncha feel like we ARE Cyber Aunties to each other's kids?? I feel I have an investment in each of your beloved children as they face their challenges. I see us tottering around in years to come looking for ways to welcome these young people home to the real world where peace and love prevail. Well, maybe not tottering, but let's hope none of us has to use those wheeled walkers -- right? LOL

I refuse to totter! I would rather have a walker all decked out. Bells and whistles if need be, but tottering is out. Got my eye on a great lookin gas model right now, vroooom vroooom, no tottering here!

hey wendy... lol let me know when you are vrooooming and I will try and stay off the sidewalk. lol just kidding, I am sure you are a very careful sidewalk driver. :)

me, i think i want one of those oh darn there went the teflon brain. slide in slide out. you know those new fangled things on 2 wheels you stand on and such. postman use em alot, etc. oh well want one of those.

I think I figured some of me out. I have Moses tendancies. you know, when God told Moses he would lead His people out of bondage. and Moses argues w/ God. "but God I can't speak, I stutter. and lots more excuses.
well, that is me. But God, this But God that. excuses.
I forget Phil 4:13... I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME
If God brings me to it, He will bring me through it.

and then of course I come here and have such wonderful friends, building up self esteem, encouraging.

I LOVE YOU GUYS. errr.... SISTERS.

Bless I am so happy for you that you will finally be able to visit your son. What a Blessings!!!!!

Oh Bless, I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy for you!!!! Yes smother him with kisses from all his cyber aunties!!! :) and tell him we adore and love his mother, you are truly wonderful!!!!

Aww thank you sooo much! I was trying to stay in my miserable worm mood today ya know :)

And I sure do Love each and everyone of you more than....I can't even compare it to anything other than Something Huge and Magnificant. I love the Cyber Aunties idea alot! I'm gonna smear that glass window up real good with all your kisses. I'll be sure to wear that long lasting lipstick. The kind you need a sandblaster to remove off coffee cups. The Deputy's are gonna love it! ha!

Thank you Sisters! I can start calling frantically on Friday morning with a million others to try to get an appointment. Imma gonna need some of the Good Lords speedy fingers.

No no no, I will not have miserable little worms around unless it's in the bottom of a tequila bottle, lol. Glad you decided to cheer up, remember, we're working on those wrinkle frowns for the book, hahaha.

hehe Reggie! Thanks for the reminder. Mybad! Now about that book....where do we begin? I have nooo idea. Anybody around here know anything about this sort of thing? Maybe we can brainstorm together. We seem to work well in packs together. Oh there I go with the wolves thing again. We work well together in our Fold.

(eyeballs the Tequila bottle)

I think Wendy and Mary can get us started on the book, I finally let go of those cookies... sigh... I love them so. and actually bought a new excercise bike, haahaahaa, that's going to be fun. no more excuses to not work out. but tonight, it's all about the drambuie! lol

I hope you made it a two seater? Imma gonna hop on and join in. Wait....Ok the drambuie sounds much easier at the moment :)

haahaahaa, I just had a vision of you peddling and me sitting in back drinking the drambuie! oh that's not right! ok, I will peddle first!

haahaahaa, I just had a vision of you peddling and me sitting in back drinking the drambuie! oh that's not right! ok, I will peddle first!

laughing! Wait now, I thought you ordered the one that has two seats and 4 attachable automatic buffed out legs that are going to pump iron for us? You know the one with the instant fold down snack table with accesories and a bartender to listen to our sob stories for hours?

dang it, waddles back for a refund... eyes hubbies chinese take out we had earlier...

Praise Report!

God Loves Reggieness Sooo Much. Thank you Father.

He loves you too, and has cast that lil' worm back underground! Hang in there Bless, and God Bless you.

He loves you too, and has cast that lil' worm back underground! Hang in there Bless, and God Bless you.

Awww comon now I don't want to cry anymore. stomps feet. giggle. Speaking of worms. We need to target bookworm communitys with our Books. Yaw!

Wow did we get wayyy off subject here or what? hehe!

God Bless you Too. Lots and Lots and Lots of them.

B'sMom, I'm so glad your son got his mail and Christmas cards! Yay! God bless those dear USPS workers!!

Cyber aunts! Yup! If we're going to be collaborating on the book and movie, we'll need to be sure these kids of ours knows how many of us have prayed and loved them - even from afar!

You're right Wendy! Tottering is for old ladies. And this bunch is definitely never going to get old! I think you're right about the bells and whistles on our transportation vehicles.

D'girl ... our own Moses! But D'girl, will you be checking with God to see if there are any more tablets he wants etched? I think God meant to add "Thou shalt honor chocolate makers and spandex manufacturers." But I could be wrong and there might be more Moses missed or misunderstood! LOL And I like the idea of riding one of those gizmos. But I prefer to sit so I'll use my candy-apple-red-scooter that I refer to as my 'convertible.'

And what's this about a worm infiltrating someone's mood??? Bless??? There will be no worms here! I'm sorry, but I'm going to have put my foot down and I'm wearing my stilettos today because I feel sassy.

And as for Reggie and her new bike (was it Reggie? I hope I remembered correctly) we could form a caravan of exercise bikes. I'm wondering how to hook my laptop on mine so I can visit with you guys while I ride. OMG! I need to ride!!!! I sent the last of the fudge in the rocket!

And to everyone else.... I'm making a big batch of vegetable beef soup that I'll gladly share! We have been blessed with many inches of snow today and it is GORGEOUS outside. I'm looking forward to going outside tonight after dark when it's quiet and listen to the winter silence. It's one of my most favorite things to do!

Later ~~~
Mary

I definately Vote for MDF to descramble this Book we're going to write. Cheif Editor. MDF does not miss a beat and Look how Organized. yaw!

I definately Vote for MDF to descramble this Book we're going to write. Cheif Editor. MDF does not miss a beat and Look how Organized. yaw!

Oh, I love to organize!!!!!!!!!!! It's one of the things I do best! :cool: And I can speel.....err....spill....spell...that's it, SPELL. :thumbsup:

Definately Chief Editor! heheh!

Now who's going to step up and be the Starter? I'd step up if I had a clue where to begin. Moves to the back of the line. Again.

Haha Mary, always a crack up! Bless, we're going to have to start pushing, er, nudging you back up to the front of those lines...You can do it, your a woman!

Wanted to give Praise to Kairos Prison Ministry. I can tell you from personal experience, this Ministry is awesome!

I have been concerned for brokenheart. she pm'd me almost a month ago w/ prayer request. I am also making a baby blanket for her new granddaughter & she had given me her address to send it. Haven't heard from her and have been worried. today I went to another site and there she had been.
PRAISE her new grandbaby was born the 28th of Dec - Elaina Rose. that is all I know.
PRAYER but am still concerned about her. please keep her in prayer.

Dear God:
I want to thank you for what you have already done. I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until people say they are sorry or until they stop talking about me; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until the children are asleep and the house is quiet; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until I get promoted at work or until I get a job; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has caused me pain or grief; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until the journey get easier or the challenges are removed; I am thanking you right now.
I am thanking you because I am alive. I am thanking you because I made it through the day's difficulties. I am thinking you because I have walked around the obstacles.
I am thanking you because I have the ability and opportunity to do more and do better
I'm thanking you because FATHER, YOU haven't given up on me.
GOD is just sooo good, and He's good all the time.

This was sent to me by e-mail and I wanted to share it with everyone.

Praise God for a New Baby born!
Thank you for the information D'gal. Looks like a Super Fetch Team is in the making. Keeping her in prayer.

Praise God for Kairos!
Oh no! one of my downfalls, I wanted to get an idea about Kairos, what to do and etc and got sidetracked. Thank you for the reminder Reggie.

Dear God:


Thank you for posting that. wow! very powerful words.

Thank you Sonyarod! Perfect!

Praise God! It's really really really fantastic to know God Provides. We will finally see our son Sunday! tomorrow. 1/2 hour visit is so much better than....29 minutes. yes!

God Bless You all for your prayers!
Dear Father thank you so much!

Hey Bless. anxious to hear how the visit w/your son went. Hope it was wonderful.

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Bless, that is wonderful news! Your prayers have been heard and answered to see your son...will be praying for many many more for you! God Bless. :)

Thank you! Glory to God! Everything was wonderful! He feels good and looks really well. Alot of laughing together. He's getting mail faster lately and received all the books we've sent. Not one shead of tear from anybody. Phone being passed around 100 mph. It was glorious!

We left with some wonderful insight on things the guards talked with us about afterwards. We left completely assured that these are the majority. God Bless them.

Hi Bless. Wonderful news. so glad it went great for you. thought about you and kept you in prayer. how was the weather ? did you have any problems w/driving ?

Thank you D'Gal! Your prayers were heard. We had no mishaps whatsoever. The Rain and Storms just made us slow down a bit here and there. No mudslides going on. Next time we'll be dressing warmer though! Brrrr!

I think being Umbrella Sisters came into play huh?

We're glad he was given 2 blankets and I'm thinking every inmate there has that option. That concerns all of us Parents.

Bless, I am sooo very happy for you....to behold your sons face....what an awesome experience. I am able to go and visit every weekend (Thanks to God) and still am overjoyed when I see him. May the Lord continue to bless and keep you and your family in his care.

I was shocked, confused, bewildered as I entered Heaven's door, not by the beauty of it all, nor the lights or its decor.

But it was the folks in Heaven who made me sputter and gasp -- the thieves, the liars, the sinners, the alcoholics and the trash.

There stood the kid from seventh grade who swiped my lunch money twice. Next to him was my old neighbor who never said anything nice.

Herb,who I always thought was rotting away in hell, was sitting pretty on cloud nine, looking incredibly well.

I nudged Jesus, "What's the deal? I would love to hear your take. How'd all these sinners get up here? God must've made a mistake. "And why's everyone so quiet, so somber - give me a clue." "Hush, child," he said, "they're all in shock." No one thought they'd be seeing you."

JUDGE NOT.

Aww thank you Sonyarod, I'm so happy to hear you can go see your son every weekend. Your love is never ending and it's good to know he knows that. yes!!

The Poem you posted is amazing! I totally didn't expect that ending line. wowaaa! This is the kind of thing I wish I could just remember and say it off the top of my head in situations....gonna try to memorize that one. Better yet, I'm going to to try to Live like that one.

:heart: I want to give God Big Big Big Big Praise for getting all of us thru the recent chain of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years together. He held us up so that we could hold eachother up thru the darkest days no matter what it took. We did our very best. We wept, we laughed, and we did it together. Praise God for each and every one for being here for us. Praise God for those he chose to be the senders Christmas Cards, who made sure so many inmates got cards thru the thick of it all.

:heart: I want Praise God for allowing me in my desperate moments to trust and believe in another persons words. That our children were also holding eachother up during the holidays too. I had to trust in somebody elses words that our Children wanted us to have a great Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. I had to believe they were in there making Christmas Cards and Writing Poems for eachother to send home to their loved ones. Praise God for the gifted writer of those inspirational messages.

Thank you for that poem Sonyarod, sure makes you stop and think doesn't it? Very true!
Bless, you are such a Blessing to us all! This forum just wouldn't be the same without you!
((((HUGS TO ALL)))) keeping you all in prayer.

I received this via e-mail and wanted to pass it on to all the GREAT WOMAN here on PTO

There comes a time in every woman's life when she has to take a close look at herself. Not at her circumstances, not at what she did, not how unfair life is, or at who made you do it. She has to just look at herself.

Have you ever admired a woman who has been through changes in her life? Or have you made up in your mind that she is just messed up. Before you make this mistake, take a closer look. A woman who has endured the most unusual life is someone of wisdom, someone who has been chosen by GOD to go through things that have made her stronger.

Think of all the great women in the Bible: Mary Magdalene, Ruth and Naomi, the woman with an issue of blood, and Esther, to name a few. Mary Magdalene was a prostitute, a very uneasy woman. But by the time Jesus was done with her, she was His closest follower. Esther was unfortunate in marrying an abusive man, but by the time God was done with her, she had married one of the wealthiest men in the land!

Women are so quick to beat the next one down instead of trying to hold her up. Before you wonder, What's up with her? ask yourself, What's up with me? That woman could be my mother, sister, aunt, in-law, stepmother, niece, grandmother, great grandmother, neighbor, friend, or co-worker, etc. That woman could be ME.

Woman are the carriers of life, not the channels of death. Let's build and ecourage each other, as did Ruth and Naomi.

I think we are doing exactly what God wanted us to do and that is encourage and build up each other and for that I say Thank you.

Sonyarod, you always have the most uplifting posts and for that I say THANK YOU! I agree, I think we are doing exactly as the Lord wants! Now if only we could work on the rest of the world...

Thank you for the Post Sonyarod! Very inspiring.

I am new here and don't know yet if I am doing this right but just wanted to be able to try to reassure when sometimes things can seem so bleak. My son who is 22, spent all of his school years in special ed, was sentenced in April 07 to 40 years. This has been devasting and at times almost impossible to deal with. Anyway Andrew is growing spiritually and God is using him in his circumstances. He has a boldness that God has given him and told me the neatest thing last week. He said that the most important "thing" to him is blood. Jesus gave His blood for him and even what he did as bad as it was God has forgiven him. God can use our kids, husbands, or whoever it is if we will let him. I am so proud of Andrew and his relationship with God. God can take any situation and use it for His glory. With our prayers God has no limits and will bless. He is so cool!

Hello Lavina,

First I'd like to say how very very sorry to hear your son was given such a long harsh sentence. We all feel the pain here for eachother.

Praise God! It is fantastic to hear those words from your son. The words these kids say are so priceless. So glad you found this thread. As another Mother here said so perfectly, That we all feel like Cyber Aunties to all the kids of parents here. So please give your son a Big Hug from all of us!

God Bless You, Your Son and your Family!

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=310035

Truly an Angel, the Lord did his wonderful work through this woman and reunited a family! :thumbsup: She was tested but never gave up, Kudos and Praise to you Suthrn! God Bless You.

Well said Reggie Well said. Awesome Praise Report!
Love Love Love all we need is Love Love Love.

Thank you Father for giving our son the gift of Art! This kid can draw! Thank you Father for bringing him a lead pencil and blank paper. Thank you for allowing another inmate to use the photocopier so he can send copies of his gift home.

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=310035

Truly an Angel, the Lord did his wonderful work through this woman and reunited a family! :thumbsup: She was tested but never gave up, Kudos and Praise to you Suthrn! God Bless You.

Through Him...ALL things truly are possible!

Amen!

Father, I ask you to bless my PTO friends, relatives and those that I care deeply for. Show them a new revelation of your love and power. Holy Spirit, I ask you to minister to their spirit at this very moment. Where there is pain, give them your peace and mercy. Where there is self-doubt, release a renewed confidence through your grace. Where there is need, I ask you to fulfill their needs. Bless their homes, families, finances, their goings and their comings. Amen.

Walk in Victory!!!!!!

Father, I ask you to bless my PTO friends, relatives and those that I care deeply for. Show them a new revelation of your love and power. Holy Spirit, I ask you to minister to their spirit at this very moment. Where there is pain, give them your peace and mercy. Where there is self-doubt, release a renewed confidence through your grace. Where there is need, I ask you to fulfill their needs. Bless their homes, families, finances, their goings and their comings. Amen.

Walk in Victory!!!!!!

Amen!

Thank you Father for Hearing us. Thank you for all the Blessings. Thank you for all the Miracles. Thank you for all the Hope. Thank you for Loving us so much. Thank you for your Teachings, Wisdom and Guidance. Amen.

Dear Father, Good News! My dear sister called me yesterday, she told me that my blood is a 99.9% match to hers! Her hope has risen! Thank you Thank you Thank you! Now onward to the next step. We hope now that this is the sign she needs to see to regain her Faith. If not, we know you're going to send something even bigger. Blessed be your name. Thank you!

Oh Bless, 2 praise reports! Yea!!! I am praying for your sister's health and that her faith be restored. Please Father, hear and answer our prayers.

Dear Father, Good News! My dear sister called me yesterday, she told me that my blood is a 99.9% match to hers! Her hope has risen! Thank you Thank you Thank you! Now onward to the next step. We hope now that this is the sign she needs to see to regain her Faith. If not, we know you're going to send something even bigger. Blessed be your name. Thank you!

Thank you, God!

Bless, that's great news! :yay: :yay: :yay:

Dear Friends,
Yesterday when I went for my visit Jon seemed to have some life back in his face again. I praise God for being his strength and upholding him. He had a cross that he made out of yarn around his neck I praise God that he is thinking of Jesus in there.. He will be out of restrictions soon and back on the block where the wolves are lieing there waiting for him. I praise God that even the wolves deserve the gift of eternal life and I pray that God will give me the wisdom to look at them through His eyes not my own. Please pray for the protection of my son when he goes out onto the block on the 31st, and that they will leave him alone. and give him his peace. I also believe Jon witnessed to someone in RFU, his name is Kevin, I am sending our pastor in tomorrow to visit Kevin I praise. God that He is working and will continue to work in His time. I also praise Him that he is alive and well in all of our lives and in the lives of our sons and daughters.
God bless,
Sue

so grateful to God for answering my prayers and having my son's parole violation hearing go so well! YAY

Been gone for a few days. Had an issue to be resolved. Guess since I have actually signed on it is a done deal.

Anyway, after several days of dealing with the jail and getting nowhere, the powers that be intervened and I finally got to see my son tonight.:fb: :fb: :fb: :fb: :fb: :fb: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Have to give the big guy credit for this one.

Praise God!!!!! So many wonderful Praise reports comeing in. You hear us God! We Love you! Thank you!

prayer request for former pto mom, mammasita. her mom just passed away and she is mostly concerned about her dad. seems they had been married like 60 yrs. and he is having a difficult time.

Aww oh no! How awful for her and her Dad. :(

Lifting Mammasita and her Father up to God to bring a healing of the heart, to sway away overwhelming sadness they are facing with the entire family right now.

Also Lifting Wendy, her husband and his mother up to God to bring a healing of the heart, to sway away overwhelming sadness they are facing with the entire family right now.

AMEN!!!
Lord, Hear Our Prayers.

Hi Everyone,
I would just like to ask for prayers tonight since I will be seeing my son again tomorrow at 1PM. I would like to praise God that the ladies Bible study I am teaching is going well and would like to thank Lilly B who posted in another thread about prayer, we are studying the exact same thing from Isaiah.
I would also like special prayers to go up for blind Bob's protection since they have alreday beaten him up and given him a concussion, I did a morning fast for him today and sent out some music and a sermon. I also ask for coninued protection for Jon because he will be back out of the hole on the 31st.
God bless,
Susan

Oh Susan, how I know what you are feeling. Many prayers are going out for Bob and Jon. God Bless them, and God Bless you Susan. (((hugs)))

Jon is out of RFU, he looks healthy, glad to be out on the block, I pray the wolves don't start plotting again, one of them was sent to state. I just pray I can continue to endure this, I called in 2 days sick at work, I am mentally a mess lately.
Susan

Susan, I'm so sorry this happened. Asking God to protect him from that dark evil that roams this world inch by inch. And to fill those who are taken by evil's grip be released and walking with The Lords Love.

Praise God! Some California low term low risk offenders are being released early. Finally! I'm so happy for them and their familys. I hope this is part of the plan for 1000's more to be released finally becoming a reality. I pray these inmates are taken care of by loved one's who will not let them re-offend again.

:thumbsup: Wonderful News!!!! :) Will be keeping them all in prayer!

Hi Everyone,
I went to see Jon, just to say he is back in RFU again, he is on restrictions, all I can say is his safety was once again jeopardized. I just wish the Lord would take me home tonight, I can't keep going through this, or living like this, I can't take one more day of pain. I really just cannot take any more pain. Please I am begging you to pray for his safety and that God controls his choices. I am barely able to type this. Took Tylenol PM to be able to sleep.
Susan W

Hello Susan, I am so so very sorry. (((hugs))) You were heavy on my mind today too, sigh. I'm going to send you a pm. please know you are in our prayers, and Jon is in our prayers. Love and Blessings.

Susan, I just said a prayer for you and your son,may the lord grant you peace as you try to rest and protect your son from all harm. I was coming here to ask for prayer too. My step brother suffered a heart attack last night. He is stable now and I'll know more tomarrow when some of the test come back. It's so hard being so far from home. I tried to call him but there was no answer in his room, I'm sure he's resting but I'm so worried for him. May God be with him and surround him in healing grace, while he rest. Thank you Mercedes

Make Me Brave for Life

God, make me brave for life: oh, braver than this.
Let me straighten after pain, as a tree straightens after the rain,
Shining and lovely again.
God, make me brave for life; much braver than this.
As the blown grass lifts, let me rise
From sorrow with quiet eyes,
Knowing Thy way is wise.
God, make me brave, life brings
Such blinding things.
Help me to keep my sight;
Help me to see aright
That out of dark comes light.
-- Author unknown

Susan and Mercedes, I am saying special prayers for Jon and Mercedes your brother.
God Bless You and Your Families.

I have been away from PTO for quite a while, wallowing and feeling miserable. Tonight I signed on and found this post (divine intervention?) and reading through I realized that as horrible as this ordeal has been, I have a lot to be thankful for.

First off my son is out of a marriage that distroyed his confidence, self esteem and nearly took his life. He gave up everything for her, his religion, his family, his friends and his self respect. It had to take something this drastic to make him see just how destructive the relationship was. He may be in prison but he is still alive and as long as he is breathing there is hope.

He is also at a facility that is only 20 minutes from home and I spend 5-6 hours with him every week. He and his brother and sister have reconnected and they also visit him at every opportunity. He is amazed that we have all stood behind him and continue to support him emotionally and financially. He tells me that the conditions are not pleasant but it's tolerable, no one bothers him and he has learned to fill his time with God and rediscovering himself.

The ache is always with me and I still can't understand how this happened eventhough I somewhat understand why. My son is a good man who made some unwise choices. No matter where they put his physical body, his heart and soul is with God and his family. We have all learned not to take each other for granted and to stay positive and put our trust in the Lord and each other. In God's time, not ours, he will be home with us again. His attorney has just filed the brief for his appeal and I am going to stay positve and expect best. Prayer and positive thinking are very powerful tools and they do work.

Steve's mom, we are glad you are back with us. I truly believe everything happens for a reason. God is taking care of your son. I'm glad that he is close to family and you guys give him the love and strength he needs. Stay positive and we will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Dear Jesus please surround each one of these families in your love. Guide them, direct them and keep each one of them safe.
Let them feel your love as only you can do. Help these mom's to have something to smile about today. And let our children be surrounded by your love and kept safe where ever they may be at this moment.
In Jesus precious name Amen!

Susan, I just said a prayer for you and your son,may the lord grant you peace as you try to rest and protect your son from all harm. I was coming here to ask for prayer too. My step brother suffered a heart attack last night. He is stable now and I'll know more tomarrow when some of the test come back. It's so hard being so far from home. I tried to call him but there was no answer in his room, I'm sure he's resting but I'm so worried for him. May God be with him and surround him in healing grace, while he rest. Thank you Mercedes

Dear Father, Lifting Mercedes Brother in Law up to you. Please give him strength and a healing of the heart. Thank you for stableizing him and comfort Mercedes, help her continue calling to reach her loved one in his time of need. Amen.

Amen Charlies Mom! Thank you for the words of prayer. Huggers!

Praise God for another visit this weekend. Praise God for keeping our son close to you. Praise God for your inspirations! Praise God he's going to be ministering when he comes home! Thank You Father.

steve's mom
thanks for posting that encouragement. I too choose to believe that God wanted my son's attention and this is going to be the school of hard knocks but will save his life.
sigh.
hugs to all those in pain and fear today. remember that fear is not of the Lord, give it to him and ask him to replace it with the strength of the Holy Spirit...the comforter that Jesus left here for us.

His attorney has just filed the brief for his appeal and I am going to stay positve and expect best. Prayer and positive thinking are very powerful tools and they do work.

Big warm hugs to you and your family and your son who have gone thru so much. I pray his appeal goes thru. I like how you think. Expeciting it! High Fivers!

I want to Thank You All for all the prayers for my son. My mother was able to see him today, and he is doing good. He is safe for now and I pray he will continue to be. Your prayers are being answered, and I am so very grateful to you all. God Bless.

Thank you all for your prayers and encouragement. I am praying for all our children and know in my heart that all the pain and suffering we have been through is part of a divine plan. We can choose to suffer and lament our situation or we can choose to see the good in whatever comes. My son needed a good swift kick and though I think this is a bit drastic, apparently God knew differently. He does give us what we ask for though it is often not in the way we expect.

The sun is shining, my child is alive, and my heart is filled with love and anticipation.

God's blessing on us all.

I want to Thank You All for all the prayers for my son. My mother was able to see him today, and he is doing good. He is safe for now and I pray he will continue to be. Your prayers are being answered, and I am so very grateful to you all. God Bless.

Praise God! That is fantastic news. I'm sooo happy for You, Your Son and Your Family Reggie. wew!

good swift kick

wow that's a term I haven't heard in a longgg time! It's soo good to hear good reports on our kids. Really it is so inspirational to me. Thank you. God Bless You!

Steves Mom. Hi and welcome (back). sorry for the late posting but my home puter is down so I don't get on as often as I intend.
I am sorry to hear of another child in prison, but am happy to hear that God is using this to draw your family close once again.
you are right about God answering our prayers but not the way we expect. my one son was deep into selling meth and I finally prayed for the Lord to deal with him. my son now sits in prison with a 25-life sentence. But I know that that is the only way God felt He needed to deal w/ my son. to get his attention. It hurts, but at least I know that my son is alive and that he has now accepted the Lord into his life.
Remember too that God never gives us more than HE knows we can handle. He is faithful and just and loves us so much.

Dutchgirl! Hello! God Bless You! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Hopeing to hear a Praise Report that your puter'ism is back online full time?

Thank you for your prayers and support, Just wanted to update about my brother, back home in Texas. I spoke to him yersterday, he is in good spirtits but he's a very sick man right now. He will be needing surgery as soon as he's a little stronger. Please continue to hold him in prayer. Thank you all so much. Mercedes

Mercedes, oh good news he's back home again. He's on the way to recovery now? Thats great! I keep him in prayer and he's going to get thru this. Send our Love to him when you can. Father God, please help him get stronger so that his surgery will be smooth sailing and a fast good recovery. Amen.

I'm sorry Bless, I guess it's the Tx coming out, My brother is still in the hospital. [Back home for me, is Texas] I'm is need of some prayer right now,I feel so sad for him, he's a Vet. and the only other two sibilings he has could care less if he lives or dies. Thanks for your prayers, they are much needed. Mercedes

Mercedes, actually I misread it. ewps! Oh gosh I'm sooo sorry that his siblings feel that way. So very sad. I praise God you're there for him. What a blessing. He is loved by you. I know how hard that must be for you to hold it all inside.

My prayers are for you to feel like your Love for him is exactly what he needs right now. That your love for him will be perfect in that he won't feel any sadness that his siblings aren't there for him in his time of need. That your Heart is beating stronger than ever for his fragile heart.

Just another praise to all those that are always there for everyone here even when they are having a bad day/week or whatever. Gotta love ya!:thumbsup: :clap: :bow: :grouphug:

God Bless You and Your Son Ovietor!

I am so happy Reggie that your mother was able to see your son. How wonderful. I also praise God for each and every praise in the group. Praise be to our Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come.
Love,
Susan

Praise God! Father, you are here for us every single day in this forum. As we gather thru the darkest and best days together. You are always here for us night and day. Some suffer endlessly. Some celebrate endlessly. Some are silent, some are not. Thank you for letting us cope with ourselves and eachother in the best way we know how. If we could do better, we would. Thank You Father. God Bless us All and Blessed be Your Name.

AMEN BLESS!!! :)

:D I finally got not one but 2 letters! :D And I talked to my other son and his fiancee. Praise God, both my boys! I think I will be too excited (instead of stressed for once) to actually sleep! :D I do have a message for ya'll, and I will post it as he wrote it to me: (This is right after he got my letter with all of your posts and prayers for him, I printed out.)
"There is alot of power that came with that! WOW! I'm serious, I -shook-,fell to my knees, and cried like I was 2 years old...I'm a man and yes I cried like a baby. Yes Bless them, God Bless them."
Susan W. he has a special message for you, I'm going to PM that to you. I cannot thank you all enough for all your prayers. He is right about there being so much power in those posts, they were spoken prayers, and he felt that. Thank you! Thank you so very very much! God Bless.
P.S. and he sends his love and prayers to all of you and your families.

Reggie, that is wonderful news. You have quite a boy there. Tell him Auntie O is gonna continue those prayers. God Bless you both.

Oh Reggie! Praise the Lord!! I am ridden with chills of Joy! thank you thank you for posting that message of your son. I bet you'll be holding that phone call you got and the letters in your heart forever. Thank you Father! Blessed be your Name.

Thank you! Well the phone call was from my other son, but I always love to hear his voice too. The letters came with a Bible Study he made up for me! LOL Oh, and he has no idea I signed him up for Bible study, coincidence???

ewps! I'm sorry I typed so fast, my message was confusing.

OMG your kidding! No your not! splain Lucy splain. splain bout the coinkadink. For me, I know they're all miracles now though.

Yea Bless, remember the link I sent you? Well he has not got that info yet, and he sent me his own 3 page hand written Bible study of things he wants me to look up! How's that for a miracle????

Now I'm fused.

Ewps. Late post. Not fused anymore. (Having trouble typing but not fused.)

Now I'm fused.

Ewps. Late post. Not fused anymore. (Having trouble typing but not fused.)

HEHE O! fused! Oh I like that! so cute! I'm not fused no more now too. Thank you for splaining that one Lucy. I still haven't gone to that site you sent. ugh! I better get there fast as possible. Sounds like some wonderful things are happening right now.

What a Miracle! Isn't that something! Now I got more Joy Chills!

Yea Bless, remember the link I sent you? Well he has not got that info yet, and he sent me his own 3 page hand written Bible study of things he wants me to look up! How's that for a miracle????

Que? fused is as fused does, queno? ROTF!

Que? fused is as fused does, queno? ROTF!

I just deleted my reply because I made no sense whatsoever :hmm:
Proving your post was exactamundo. Fused is as Fused does. hah!

:hmm: ....:shrug: .... :D ...:yay: ME TOO ME TOO ME TOO!

my son has not been able to make store in over a month, than our letters take over a week to get to eachother. So I haven't personally heard from him in sooooo long! :D Still cheezin!!!

I just deleted my reply because I made no sense whatsoever.:hmm:
and now neither does mine, ROTF! I loved your post! :D

HAHAAHHAAH Laughing!

Oh no! Wait, not at the fact that your son didn't get store or the slow mail back and forth. My'n didn't get his store this time round too. I say we take a Convoy of loaded shopping carts and ram them thru the front door. ya!

Heehee, Sam's and Cosco here we come!!!!!!!!!

Now I'm more fused than before.

What does queno mean? No speako whatever that language is.

(Hmm. Behind again.)

haha! Oh ya they have those big ol Carts huh. Shall we stop by the automotive department and install some turbo engines?

Now I'm more fused than before.

What does queno mean? No speako whatever that language is.

(Hmm. Behind again.)

Keno as in Las Vegas Keno? sounds fun whatever it is.

It's spanish for like, "you don't say?" And don't come back saying I didn't say either! ROTF!

Que? fused is as fused does, queno? ROTF!

Queno, as in whatever it was Reggie said.

(And still behind.)

Keno and jet engines, hahaha! RU-OH! I just had a vision of sitting in detention again...I'm'a head'n back to the water'n tank..er, uh, the wine cooler, uh, oh yea, the water cooler thread! Heeheehee!

Toddling behind you, ruh oh! looks around. Forgive me Father. Off we go now.

Thank you Father for finding a pathway again today. Sometimes the path feels so narrow with little chance of passing thru. You are able to clear the way.

ok let's have some language lessons here.
I will start:
Me llamo Juanita.
MY name is Janet
lol that is all I remember from spanish I class. I may have spelled it wrong.

please pray for my son at smci thank you

hi lindapoo. prayers not only for your son but you also.

Father I lift linda up to you. Lord it is not easy for a mom when her child goes to prison. Lord I ask that you comfort her heart. that peace will invade her heart and soul, and she turn her son over to you and trust that you care for him and will take care of him.
Lord I lift up Lindas son to you. Lord I dont know if Lindas prayer request is for sickness, or trouble, or just his soul. I don't have to know Lord because you know just what is needed at what precise moment. Father we put this boy in your hands and ask that you put a hedge around him and watch over him in his mothers place. bring him home new to his family. we ask in Jesus name and thank you in advance for your answer.
amen

Thank You Father for gathering all of us here together. We find Love, Support and can share with eachother. Please Father, Protect all us from the evil that looms. When our loved ones suffer, we suffer with them. Please help those who are trying to harm eachother, show them your signs like you have shown us. Give them the strength and courage to say no to bad choices. Let them see others around them who are walking with you, let them be curious, let them follow silently and gently find their voice and love for all, thru you. Amen.

AMEN BLESS...Thank you Lord for sustaining our strength when we are weak. For giving us courage in our times of fear. For giving us comfort in our times of sorrow. For Blessing us with one another to gather in Your Name and lend our hands out to help one another. Thank you Lord for your guidance in all that we do. AMEN.

AMEN REGGIE...We praise and honor you Father. Thank you for keeping us together. Please forgive me for not being here for my sisters as much as I would like to be. Thank you for keeping so many strong and continuous for eachother, where I am not able. Amen.

Hello everyone, I'm gladto report that my brother in Texas has been released from the hospital. He still was a lot of recovering to do and will be getting his visiting nurse tomarrow morning fron the V.A. . I just want to thank all of you for the prayers and wonderful support. Praise Be To God. Amen Mercedes

Wonderful News Mercedes! So glad he's home now. wew! He'll get stronger and stronger with all your Love surrounding him now. Good to hear a nurse from the VA will come out to check on him.

Praise God Mercedes! Wonderful news, Godspeed his recovery to a strong healthy body! Love and Blessings. (((hugs))) too! :)

Glory to God, He Blessed us all today with life! He brings us through our troubles, and sustains our strength when we are weak. He restores our hearts when our hearts our broken. He comforts us when we have sorrow. Thank You Lord! Thank You for all that you Bless us with!

Amen! Amen!

Hi Everyone,
I'd like to praise God for a girl by the name of Steph who has been wrting my son and supporting us in prayer, she found me through Prison Talk and she has been a God send. I also would like to thank all of you who sent letters and cards to him. I am eternally grateful. God bless.
Love You All,
Susan

Thats such great news Susan, Praise God!

Glory be to God! Thank you Lord for giving me the strength to endure every obstacle that I face. Thank you for waking me up today, and helping me make it through each and every day. Thank you Jesus! For all my Blessings, Thank you Lord!

Amen!

Praise God for Reggie. Thank you for the candle Reggie. It was the first thing I saw today. That's gotta be a good sign.

Dear Father God. Please lift them up and out.

May tomorrow bring more Sun and Joy into your life, thru the cracks and surround you with a new day, new hope, new beginnings.

AMEN.........Thank you Bless, for uplifting us all. Your such a Blessing.

Thanks from the bottom of my heart for all of you who sent my son Michael in MN birthday and Valentines cards. He's told me the names of each one of you! It means the world to him! Bless all of you!!!

Praise the Lord, for giving us the strength to face each day! He is always with us, no matter how bad it gets. He gives us courage, hope, and wisdom. Thank You God! For all the Blessings, Thank You Lord!

Praise for the parents!
Thank goodness for the parents forum! There is so much love and support on this forum.....thank you all, and THANK YOU JESUS! :)

Amen Reggie!

Our daughter was on probation with only four months left. She had come so far in the last two years. Last Thursday we got a call that she had been arrested for driving with prescription drugs. We are heartsick, scared, and worried. She was doing well with her job and she had just got a new one that paid better, she was supposed to start this week. She was visiting with her children and had a home. We have helped her so much the last two years we have scraped bottom. We are retired and live thousands of miles away so she is alone. Her court date is March 17. Please pray for her for comfort and strength.

Grayskies, your daughter is in my prayers. I know what it's like to be so far away, my son is in another state also. Have you added her name to the prayer circle yet? I will light a candle for your family and daughter. There is power in prayer! God Bless you.

Thank you reggie42 for your prayers and for lighting a candle for our family. I will add Deb's name to the prayer circle tonight. Thank you again for your support, it is really appreciated.

Your very welcome Grayskies. I will pray for Deb daily. We all stumble, and addiction is so hard, I pray the courts will offer her help. Especially when she was doing so well, it's obvious this is just a relapse. She deserves to have another chance, with resources offered to her. Lord please have Mercy on Deb. God Bless Grayskies.

Praise God! God is so good, He continues to hold us up and get us through. Thank You Lord, for giving us the strength to face each day!

Grayskies,my prayers for your family and daughter,moma k

Does anyone know where BLESS IS? I HAVNT SEEN BLESS?????????????

Does anyone know where BLESS IS? I HAVNT SEEN BLESS?????????????

Oops

I think Bless is taking a lil' break MomaK....

I was wondering about Bless, myself! miss ya!
Grayskies, may your skies soon become clear and blue.
I too have helped my son SO much when he is out of jails. last time he had a great job, apartment and life for a whole year. then he chose to drink and drive. his 4th DUI. ugh!
May the PO see that your daughter has been doing well and make a wise plan, the best possible one for her!

Dear Gray Skies,
I just sent a letter out to your daughter, am praying for her and she has been on my heart daily. May you find strength in knowing that we love you here and we love her, she is like one of our own children. God bless.............
Susan W

just want to remind everyone... today Just1 is on a plane headed to Phx for sons sentencing on Friday. please keep her and son in prayer.

Will do dutchgirl, I will also add her to prayer circle at Bible Study tonight. Would also like you ladies to keep me in your prayers, I have to go back under the knife this month, and although I have prayed on it, I keep having a bad feeling about the whole thing.

Please add Fed X's grandma to the prayer circle. Known as NeeNee, he's the one that started PTO, and he gives her all the credit, please let us pray.

One day at a time I will walk this road I've traveled so far
One day at a time well I know I will carry on
One day at a time I can see you took my life this far
One day at a time I will take this faith along

All this hope I breathe is given by the hand that carries me
Until I'm complete and I'll take all I will
To understand this plan you have for me, for me

I've been shut up shut down held out held down
In ways I never knew I would
I can't feel your fullness in my life
Well I've been burned out broken torn out torn down
In ways I never knew I would
I can't feel your fullness in my life

One day at a time I will take these words you've given me
One day at a time I will rest in knowing you
One day at a time I will share this gift you've given me
One day at a time I will walk these valleys through

words by Jeremy Camp. singer

Another tragedy occured here in Alabama last week; A young man killed his wife and 2 year old son; and then later walked into a convenience store and turned himself in to a police officer that was in the store. While I still don't know the circumstances or details of how or why, I found out on Saturday that the young man is the son of a friend of mine. I did not realise this as they have different last names. I called her immediately, and she is in really bad shape. Not only did she lose her grandson and daughter-in-law, but her son is the one that did it. Please pray for Lynn, her son, her family, and the family of her daughter-in-law. Lynn is just devastated. They are burying the mom and baby today. I can't remember her son's name, but sad to say, I'm sure it will be in our paper again, and I will post it to be added to the prayer list. Thank you so much.

I"mHis Mom.. oh hon I am so terribly sorry. I heard about it on the news. but how fortunate that you know the mom because you can relate to her. you can minister to her.
all prayers go out to you and Lynn and the family's involved.

I"mHis Mom.. oh hon I am so terribly sorry. I heard about it on the news. but how fortunate that you know the mom because you can relate to her. you can minister to her.
all prayers go out to you and Lynn and the family's involved.

Thank you, Dutchgirl; Lynn will appreciate the prayers. I don't know what will happen as I don't know his mental state or anything. But when/if the time comes I will direct her here to the faith forum. God Bless...

PS saw my son yesterday, and will post later about visit.

How very tragic and sad. My prayers go out to both the families. Lord have Mercy and comfort these families with your love and peace.
God be with them all.
Rest in Peace Mother and Child.

I'mHisMom, I am so sorry.

you know, this made me think to when david was sentenced for his supposed involvement in a murder. all the times we went to court for status hearings, the sentencing. the victims family was there. I know it is hard to be in the same courtroom. no eyes wander or stray to the other party this time. but I can remember feeling bad for them. even though I knew my son was innocent, to sit there and know they tagged him guilty. at times I wondered how painful it would be to be in their shoes, hear their thoughts. wanted to speak to them yet fearing to.
I prayed a lot for them.
I can't imagine the feelings if I thought my son had participated in this. I probably wouldn't be here on this forum. unless they allow puters @ the funny farm.
my heart goes out to Lynn. how painful. but God can help .

I am so so sorry.

i am truly sorry for every family member that is going thru this awfull time,and im praying for there to be peace in the hearts of all that are dealing with this tragedy,god be with you

Another tragedy occured here in Alabama last week; A young man killed his wife and 2 year old son; and then later walked into a convenience store and turned himself in to a police officer that was in the store. While I still don't know the circumstances or details of how or why, I found out on Saturday that the young man is the son of a friend of mine. I did not realise this as they have different last names. I called her immediately, and she is in really bad shape. Not only did she lose her grandson and daughter-in-law, but her son is the one that did it. Please pray for Lynn, her son, her family, and the family of her daughter-in-law. Lynn is just devastated. They are burying the mom and baby today. I can't remember her son's name, but sad to say, I'm sure it will be in our paper again, and I will post it to be added to the prayer list. Thank you so much.

Thank you for standing in the gap for your friend and the best thing about God is you might not remember her sons name but God knows exactly who he is......he is a child of God.....we don't know why things happen but we do know how to pray. Almighty God I lift this family up to you, Lord you know all about it, comfort this mother like only you can give her your peace that surpasses all understanding. Lord, I thank you for this friend (I'm His Mom) that thought it not robbery to ask for pray for her friend, Lord you know she is going through things of her own but we thank you that she is thinking about others. In Jesus' precious name we pray. Amen.

Amen.

my boyfriend was facing 200 years and we thought that that was wat he is going to get...but the whole church prayed for him and he only was sentenced 4 years in a youthful offender prison and 5 years probation. im really happy with the out come but i only wish he could hold his daughter for the first time. she is only 3 months and he was locked up wen i gave birth to her... :(

Thanks to all for the prayers for Lynn. Her son's name is Michael. I just got off the phone with her; the funerals were yesterday and she said that the pastor seem to say all the right things so she was able to maintain fairly well. Her daughter-in-laws family were okay with her; but today Michael appeared in court for his plea (not guilty) and her mother began to disrupt things so she had to leave. His attorney told Lynn it would hard on her so she did not attend hearing. Michael has been on medication and was not on it. Lynn still doesn't know what set this off, but has talked with him on the phone, and he's basically lost. He is also on suicide watch. Lynn and I are going to have some one on one when she wants to, and in the meantime we will be talking regularly. She has to go clean out their home and her co-workers want to do this with her. That is going to be so difficult. I thank you, dear friends, and will keep you updated on everything. Be Blessed in all things; prayers for you and your loved ones.

I'mhisMom, I will continue to keep Michael, Lynn, and her DIL's family in my prayers. She is very Blessed to have you right now. How very tragic all the way around. God Bless them all, and you.

I'mhisMom, been coming back to this thread and haven't been able to post. Just wanted to let you know that Michael, Lynn and the DIL's family are in my prayers.

My heart grieves for Michael and both families in this situation. I am praying that the Lord will intervene and bring healing to both families and that Michael will no longer be lost but alive because he has found Jesus.
I am praying for you all.
Susan W

had a letter from david today. he said there is a new guy there who has been in the system 20 yrs, and has been walking w/ the Lord the last couple. he says it is good to have someone to share talk of the Lord w/.
he also said that 'he now understands what Easter is all about, and he and the Lord were going to spend the day together, no tv. just him, the Lord and the Word. :)
plus last nite while IMing w/ my daughter she said she got a letter from her brother that he has finally completely let go of the past and he was so happy I am his mom.
does a moms heart good. cry cry cry. but happy cry

I'm happy you're his mom too D'gal. I'm so happy you got that news, I see a new spring in your step all the way from down here! I know that even in his situation, he is making you proud, and that is an inspriation to all.

Wendy

Praise to God for hearing us. No matter who passes thru in time of need, there is always a heart nurse on duty here. We come and go and the light remains on. Praise to God for the days where we can laugh thru the tears with eachother. Praise to God for the days we can cry thru the laughter with eachother.

Praise God Bub is home and he is doing so well!!!!!!!! Keep up the good work Bub! :thumbsup:God is pleased and so are your cyber mom's and aunties! :D You are truly an inspiration to us all! God Bless you.

Amen!

Prayers for Ovietor to keep her strong and moving upward.
Prayers for Inmates and all Loved ones to be tended to.
Prayers for all with a heavy heart to lay their heads on Jesus' shoulder.

Praise God all of you have been here for me in the darkest hours and the happiest hours. Without fail your prayers for us have always been heard and answered. Thank you soo very very much everybody. Thank you Jesus.

Praise God For Leading Bub (myson) And Myself To Pto ...even Tho Bubs Home Praise God...and Doing Well!! Also Thank You Jesus!! I Know I've Told You All How Much You Mean To Me....but It's A Deeper Feeling That I Have And Don't Know How To Express It.....except I Was Brought Here For A Reason ....maybe It Was To Show Me I Can Be Loved!! Whatever It Is I Am Thankful And Do Praise The Lord For One Of The Most Loving Caring Families That Exists .........i Love Each And Everyone Of You!
Thank You Jesus For This Familiy

:) God bless you sassie I am glad to be in a family with you and bub. I am glad that we all found PTO. The sun was shining and it was beautiful in Kansas today.

Praise God we are here with eachother today. Thank you Jesus for giving us hope for a better tomorrow. Prayers for those who are unable to be here. Prayers for those who have not found yet found a place of understanding. Prayers for those who have been able to move on.

Thank you Lord and Savior. You have given us so much and we have seen your miracles in all this. You have been our Savior. And we must joyfully serve you as our Lord too. Pastor is faithful and prays for wisdom. Lord, please fill him complete wisdom. He is saving our lives thru you. Please assure Pastor. Let him know his work Shines in our Lives each and every day. God Bless Him.

God Bless Daniel He Finally Got To Call His Mom:d And She Is Just Beeming...get The Sun Glasses....praise God For Answering Jeffsues And Everyones Prayers Tonite....

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D Got my call and I am soooo happy. It was perfect timing. Since I had to send two out to the ER, and watch the dayhall and get tons of papers copied to send to ER and transfer one screaming and yelling to another building and I was in the office the one minute he called. That is god for sure. I thank god so much that he sounded just the same. It is like a million pounds lifted off of you.

God bless you all and though I will be away from PTO for the weekend (trout fishing) you will all along with your loved ones be in my prayers. I know it is your prayers that have helped me through this very hard time and made it so much more bearable. Thank you all and see ya sunday night.

please pray for my son, he is angry. He went to the store and they gave him 20.00 worth of sodas, now who would order 20.00 worht of sodas, anyway he had a verbal
argument with the officer, and he told them to put it back, they tried to tell him he did not have enough money, but that is not true since we make sure weekly that he has enough for him and always some left over. so he is very upset.
he was very pleasant and he said he will be ok, but he keeps saying the officers are picking on him.
please pray for malachi, i think he is being stubborn.
vangee

VANGEE....Hi ..I asked bub about if anything like that had ever happened that he knew of and he said ALOT of co's are on a power trip!!And that they do get up in the guys faces and will do or try to push their buttons...of COURSE I WILL PRAY FOR HIM!! HOW OLD IS HE AGAIN? HOW LONG HAS HE BEEN THERE.. on a visiting day about a month before he was released took and slammed bubs head into a wall...Now this started because after eating something he ate from the vending machine his stomach started hurting...and they have to use a bathroom seperate from the visitors...i asked why he didnt just go ask a co to go in with him he said can't...i asked y he said drugs mom.....so he was trying to wait for line to go down and went over a knocked and 10 min later co answered the door and when bub asked him he told bub to go back and sit down....bub told him he didnt want to go in his pants and started to go sit down...the co hollared at him to get back and wnt to grab him and bub pulled away...made co mad he grabbed bubs arm and pushed him in there...closed the door and about 3 min later the whole visiting room heard bubs head hit the wall i had one of the porters come ask me if i had seen what went on and then for me to go to the lt. and file a report..bub also filed one...they had to dismiss it because bub had witnesses too... :D
AND I WAS TOLD THAT STUFF LIKE THAT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME..SO TELL YOUR SON TO TRY TO WATCH WHAT HE SAYS AND TEMPER ...SO THEY CANT DO ANYTHING TO HIM...AND BUB ALSO SAID YOU SHOULDN'T WORRY BECAUSE YOU SAID HE SOUNED PLEASNT AND HE KNOWS WHATS HAPPENING THERE ....AND HE WILL BE OK...
HOPE YOU DONT HAVE A HEADACH FROM READING THIS...LOL..HOPE MORE THAT YOU ARE OK...I WAS SOOOOO MAD THAT DAY BECAUSE THE CO ALSO TERMINATED OUR VISIT....I CALLED BACK THERE AND TOLD THE COUNSLER WHAT WENT ON AND SHE WENT TO FIND OUT HOW HE WAS...THERE ARE ALOT OF GOOD CO'S BUT AS WITH ANYTHING ELSE THERES ALWAYS ONE THAT UPSETS THE APPLECART...
BUT I WILL PRAY FOR HIM AND WILL FOR YOU FOR GOD TO HELP EASE YOUR HEART...SASSE

THANKS OS MUCH FOR ALL OF YOUR KIND WORDS, AND ALL OF THE ENCOURAGEMENT. MALACHI IS 22, AND HE HAS BEEN IN PRISON FOR 24 MONTHS AND 2 WEEKS, HE HAS 11 MONTHS TO GO AFTER APRIL 28TH. I DID GET TO VISIT HIM TODAY, HE SEEMS SO SAD, HE SAYS HE WILL BE OK. HE THINKS HE IS BEING PUNISHED, I TOLD HIM TO REMAIN CALM, HE IS TAKING A COGNITIVE THINKING CLASS, HE HAS THREE MORE TO TAKE AND HE WILL BE FINISHED AND THEN I THINK HE WILL HEAR FROM THE PAROLE BOARD.
YOU KNOW I THINK HE IS AFRAID HE WILL GET INTO TROUBLE, HE SAYS HE KEEPS HIS HANDS IN HIS POCKETS, TO REMIND HIM NOT TO USE THEM.
i THINK IT WILL BE OK, HE NEEDS TO THINK POSITIVE, I'M TRYING TO THINK OF A WAY TO SAY IT WITHOUT MAKING HIM SEEM LIKE A KID, WHICH I STILL SAY HE IS MY LITTLE MAN
THANKS SASSIEGRAMMY.
HOW WAS YOUR SATURDAY?

THANKS OS MUCH FOR ALL OF YOUR KIND WORDS, AND ALL OF THE ENCOURAGEMENT. MALACHI IS 22, AND HE HAS BEEN IN PRISON FOR 24 MONTHS AND 2 WEEKS, HE HAS 11 MONTHS TO GO AFTER APRIL 28TH. I DID GET TO VISIT HIM TODAY, HE SEEMS SO SAD, HE SAYS HE WILL BE OK. HE THINKS HE IS BEING PUNISHED, I TOLD HIM TO REMAIN CALM, HE IS TAKING A COGNITIVE THINKING CLASS, HE HAS THREE MORE TO TAKE AND HE WILL BE FINISHED AND THEN I THINK HE WILL HEAR FROM THE PAROLE BOARD.
YOU KNOW I THINK HE IS AFRAID HE WILL GET INTO TROUBLE, HE SAYS HE KEEPS HIS HANDS IN HIS POCKETS, TO REMIND HIM NOT TO USE THEM.
i THINK IT WILL BE OK, HE NEEDS TO THINK POSITIVE, I'M TRYING TO THINK OF A WAY TO SAY IT WITHOUT MAKING HIM SEEM LIKE A KID, WHICH I STILL SAY HE IS MY LITTLE MAN
THANKS SASSIEGRAMMY.
HOW WAS YOUR SATURDAY?
Hey...you're mom...its ok to say things to him that make him seem like a kid...he is your kid. I talk to all my kids like kids, now that they are adults. HAHA I was more careful when they were preteen and teens.

VANGEE Iam so happy you got to Visit your son today..I always felt better after i saw BUB ..I WROTE HIM ALMOST EVERYDAY...But to see Him and Talk to Him. That was just plain awesome!!I needed Him As Much As he Needed ME!!! LOL LIL MAN...AT LEAST YOU LET HIM GROW UP....I ALWAYS REFER TO BUB AS MY BABY BUB!!
VANGEE HE WILL BE FINE. I HAVE NO DOUBTS.THE WAY YOU TALK AND ARE THERE TO LOVE HIM.....HE MAY BE RIGHT HE IS BEING PUNISHED!!HE IS THE ONE DOING THE PUNISHING....HE SOUNDS LIKE HE IS DOING JUST THAT!! SO PRAY FOR HIM STAND BESIDE HIM AS YOU HAVE BEEN LOVE YOUR "LITTLE MAN" AND ALL OF US HERE WILL KEEP YOU AND HIM IN OUR PRAYERS...GOD BLESS YOU BOTH

I left my man because he was using meth, it was the hardest thing I've ever done. I prayed and prayed for my baby. I would pray that he would stop using (he was using daily & wanted to stop but didn't know how), I prayed and prayed asking the Lord to take him out of the environment he was in and caught up in. I prayed to the Lord that my baby would find the Lord because he didn't believe in the Lord WHAT SO EVER! Well...to make a LONG story short. He hasn't used since June 7th, 2007, he was taken out of that environment AND he found the Lord after 32 years of not believing. The reason my baby was taken out of his environment was because he was on parole and got arrested by a dirty cop. Well...he caught a case and was facing 16 years. We prayed and prayed and prayed. Again to make a long story short the police officer who arrested him was caught in court lying (no courtroom lie shall prosper). My baby's case was DISMISSED!!!!!:yes: These are ALL miracles!! He's been clean since June 7,2007, he was taken out of the environment he was caught up in, he accepted the Lord in his heart, he reads his bible everyday and prays AND he beat his case!! The only thing I can do is give praise to the Lord!!:wave:

Vangee, sounds like your son is working out a dose of reality. Hopefully he will feel the "pain" of being where he is and will never end up there again!

It took my daughter a year to figure that one out. She was in some denial and at about a year of being in county something changed in her and she finally got it. She was not the victim anymore and realized her actions (actually lack of action) put her right where she was.

Keep supporting him he sounds like he needs you desperately! Encourage him and remind him he will be home soon!

Nice to see a post from you again, I left you a message on "sons and daughters" part 2 thread.
Take care and God bless,
Mak

hello faithangel. praise God for you standing in the gap for your son. I know how it is. my son was dealing meth, I started praying for the Lord to intervene and God put Him in prison. no, not what I would have thought, but God does what is right and best. my son accepted the Lord and is growing steadily. he has a long sentence unless the Lord allows a miracle to let him out early. but it doesnt matter... he is free inside or out.

Bless the Lord O my soul and all that is within me, bless His holy name.

I Wnat Ot Thank Every Single Mom And Dad That Stands By Their Child,
When My Sin Was Frst Arrested And Went To Prison I Called My Pastor No Respones, But God Responded With Another Man Of God Who Was Telling Me That No Matter What My Son Had Done He Was My Son And I Must Stand By Him. He Also Said Don't Think The System Was Going To Be Fair To Him That We Needed To Do Something, He Ministered To Me In Such A Way I Will Never Forget, And Here To Read How You All Stcik By Your Children, It Is So Awesome, So Very Awesome.
A Shout Out And God Bless You To All The Parents In This Forum
Amen
Vangee

Vongee Thank You For The Kind Words:d We Are All Just Like You...:d!! We Are" Moms' And Each And Everyone Of Us Has Hurt Like You!!! We Take It Day By Day...and We Come Here To Be With People Who Know The Same Hurt ,,who Won't Judge Us..or Our Kids..who Will Be Here For You 24/7 When You Need Comfort....and To Give Comfort....or Say A Prayer Or Ask For One....i Am Greatful To Have Found Such A Great Family!!!
If You Feel Like Having Fun Drop In By The Paddleboat..
Well Vongee Take Care And Know We Are Praying For You And You Son And Family

God Bless

:yay: well, finally got the ss#'s for the 2 grandkids... sent off visitation forms this morning.

That Is So Awwesome.. I Am Really Happy For You And The Kids...another Praise!! God Bless

:slap::slap:why didn't i see this befor ..gets my head out of the sand..

Yaaaay D'gal, that is wonderful. The grans can visit too!

D/G That is such wonderful news. I pray David sees them before his Bday.

Good job Gammie good job. I was thinking about you at 1:30 this morning. Not sure why? I was awoken thinking of my little boy(23) and started praying . Then you and David were put on my heart. So I prayed.

This is truly good news and a answer to prayer.
Now we need to pray for contact visits!

Morning Jill. thanks all for the kudos. I doubt we will be able to take them before his bday. that is june and though they will most likely be ok'd I don't know if we can make a trip before his bday and then the end of june too maybe july. the problem w/not taking them w/us when we go in june is we are staying night down there and don't think papa could deal that long w/those two. actually seth isnt bad to handle but the munchkin is a terror @ 4 1/2 yrs old. just our trips to, during and on way home from church wears us out. love em like crazy but oh my.

You have me laughing D'gal. I took my 3 year old Jackie Joy home yesterday. It's a little over an hour drive and I can't imagine how I'd handle 5 minutes more. She's so much like her momma. I used to tell her mom, "Please slow down. I can't think as fast as you talk." (And we won't even bring up how loud they are.) It is good to hear that you have the SS#s though.

Good Morning MotherJ,

I wrote you this really long post last night. Yet when I sent it is said,"server is busy". So I gave up and went to bed.

You have been on my heart. I just wanted to tell you how much I love you and how you inspire me.

I want to be just like you when I grow up!

I know you are worn out from those babies. Yet it is a good tired.

God willing please pray I will see Chance David Friday. I hope and pray I have him all weekend.

Lets get together soon! Next time you are here. Or I can come there when I get back from NY.

Its so beautiful here (not the rain) the flowers and trees etc...
I read you were going to start your garden this week.
I hope the rain stops. There is no better therapy for me.

I have so many flowers..... I can't find a place for more.

Do you think maybe that is why my eyes are running and my nose:eek:

Just wanted to tell you how much I love you and how special you are!

Love,
Jill

I was thinking about you at 1:30 this morning. Not sure why? I was awoken thinking of my little boy(23) and started praying . Then you and David were put on my heart. So I prayed.

jill sorry I was still waking up, didn't mean to neglect this. thank you so much, I dont know if anything was about, but we can always use prayer, yanno ?
thanks dear.

Praise God good things are happening for some of us here! Thank you Thank you Thank you!. Some are getting mail and calls from their sons, some are getting visits in with their sons, some are getting programs in prison that are so hoped for. Some are being places in facilitys that are reachable rather than nearly impossible to get to. Some are attending church and fellowships inside. Thank you Thank you Thank you!

Praying more good things come in faster than ever!
There's schedules and courtdates coming up very soon, in hours in days in weeks! God Please hurry to tend to these things. Grant some miracles please! We're still here! Waving and Jumping! Hear us!

praise report.... prison where son is is redoing phone system... will now be able to do cell phones. YAY...

Hallelujah!!! And it's about time too! Now if only TEXAS would WAKE UP! Ok God, do your thing. Wake TEXAS UP! Those inmates can't even make phone calls from what I understand. IRK IRK IRK!

Pray for Texas Inmates!

Thank you Bless M for reminding me. I have been on the pity pot for the past two days. Alot of prayers have been answered. Things have been happening quickly. Thank you Jesus!

Lets come together for Ovi and her son. They have been on my heart all day.

God answers prayers. There is no prayer stronger than a Mama's.

Let me recap:

Visits
Phone Calls
Mail
New Telephone System
New Programs
Having fellowship in prison
Holding my Grandson
Moves closer to home
Susan W's son short sentence

Yes indeed a lot to be grateful for! I need to go over on that other thread . What am I thankful for. A whole lot!

DavidsMom! Thank you for the recap! I love lists...heheh! Easy to read and you have it allll lined up so purdyfull.

Yes for sures Prayers for Ovi. She's in deep right now. Poor thing is out there all alone dealing with this and her poor son is inside dealing with this all alone. Well not alone, but alone. I wish I were there. I think we all do right now. Sigh.

Father please tend to Ovi and her son. They need you right now so badly.

Thank you Bless M for reminding me. I have been on the pity pot for the past two days.

Naw you haven't! Unless I've been so caught up in my own pity pot I didn't notice it at all. So there :)

Praise Report! Son is singing for the Lord inside! Says the church attendance is also growing little by little. Hallelujah!

Wonderful! I believe for me its all about Praise Music. I noticed for the last two days I havent had much of it on. Let me change that now.

So sing on son sing on...... many many yokes are being broken hearts being healed.

I love what Jancy I think said. She prayed a beautiful prayer something like having Jesus lay down next to these inmates and whisper in their ear how much they are loved.

Can you picture it? Beautiful

Hey Bless M... I too love lists. Not with numbers though to restricting.:rolleyes:

heheh No numbers! Your right! Now I don't like them either. hehe! I Never thought about that. hmmm!

ok i think this deserves praise.
because my son was jumped by 3 boys and i got all over it.. they have changed policy.
now when a group jumps one..it will be considered a gang related incident.
and harsher punishment .
btw. my son is fine...they picked on the wrong boy ..they never thought about me as HIS gang leader...;) and i hit in a different way...

Wowa! That is good news! You are a power-mama!

Fantastic news!!!!


Don't mess with the Mama!!!!!!!!

So glad your son is okay!

Praise Report! Ovietor was back on the Forums tonight. So good to see her. Praying for some Good News. Good Changes. Something Wonderful to happen.

Thank you for bringing Ovi back to us even if it's only for a few minutes at a time. Thank you to those who love eachother. The Circle is never broken.

Hi Everyone and God bless you all,
It looks like Jonathan has chosen Teen Challenge, he wrote a letter telling them he needs help, I wrote a letter and our Pastor wrote a letter, Monday Jon had a phone interview with them and now he has to fill out an application. His sentence would be up July 31st, but if it takes longer to get the help he needs I believe he will stay at Teen Challenge. He wanted to get a three month program there, but I believe he needs a longer amount of time, so please pray about this. I see a turn around coming and Satan is doing everything in his power to discourage me, I did some interceding in worship on Sunday, I am on the praise team and I was called on the carpet by our pastor for instructing men, so God knows my heart for worship and I know the devil is at work so I need help in the battle PLEASE. I can feel the arrows. I see Jon tomorrow so please pray for a productive visit and a good one. There are other things God is working on in Jonathan's life, possibly a permanent God annointed relationship with someone. So I would also ask for prayer for this also. There is so much. And as always, I am praying for all of you on the rollar coaster ride.
Love you,
Sue

Sue I hope Jon get the teen challenge and it is the length that he needs to be in a good place to be strong when he gets out. The most important thing is that he be able to do go when he gets out, so I agree with you, if he needs longer than that is what is the best thing. I will continue prayers for all of us and our loved ones. I just pray for what is best because I believe that god knows better than we do. Susan

susan i just want you to know you and your son and family will be in my prayers always!!I pray that god will help him across this rough patch in his life..
GOD BLESS
SASSIE

I too thank you Lord for bringing O to us. I thank you she was able to giggle if only for a little while.

I thank you that Jonathon is GOING to get into Teen Challenge and Susan is fighting the good fight.

susan, what great news you bring us. thank you.

Lord thank you that you hear us. thank you that you always have our best interests at your heart. Lord we all, in agreement, that Teen Challange will mark a new beginning for Jonathan. Thank you Lord for his loving mom.
thank you Lord that you are a loving and gracious Father. thank you for loving us.

jill, where did you get that avatar ? prayer warriors for prisoners ? i like that, and can I copy ?

Hi Everyone and God bless you all,
It looks like Jonathan has chosen Teen Challenge, he wrote a letter telling them he needs help, I wrote a letter and our Pastor wrote a letter, Monday Jon had a phone interview with them and now he has to fill out an application.

That is wonderful news. Fantastic to hear your Pastor wrote a letter. I hope the program starts soon too! It's refreshing to hear the word Teen. There is hope in that Word. Love it.

SUSAN W,
YOU AND YOUR SON WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS. tHAT WAS A VERY GOOD DECISION HE MADE, AND IT WAS SO VERY KIND OF YOUR PASTOR TO WRITE ON YOUR SONS BEHALF, I AM VERY HAPPY FOR ALL OF YOU.
VANESSA

Sure D/G copy it if you would like. We certainly are all prayer warriors for prisoners! Love you lots.

Yes We Are!! Thank You For Bringing Mz.o To Us For Awhile Last Nite And Today!!it Was Great Feeling Her Smile!

First and always first, I want to thank God for allowing my business to do well over the Memorial Day Weekend. The economy and gas prices have affected the amount of bait people buy and how often they go, and I'm so grateful for this weekend helped me so much.

My prayer request is first for the safety and well-being of my son, all the sons & daughters, and the parents on this forum. My second request is for my back which was aggrevated a lot on this great weekend of work. It is very painful and I would appreciate your prayers to ease the pain. I hope everyone had a good Memorial Day weekend, and either got to see your kids or received a call. You are all always in my prayers.

Hi Everyone,
I don't know if I told you all, but Jonathan turned down the opportunity to go to Teen Challenge, he said it was a year program and doesn't want to be away again. I think he is making a mistake so I really need prayer, I tried to talk to him about it but he walked away with attitude so I didn't visit the following Wed. I just want you all to know he will be required to get help with his drugs, this area is very bad with support groups etc. He thinks he can do this on his own, he needs God to do it for him, so again, I can't take this on myself, I need to give it over, still it is hard, very hard. Sometimes I just want to bang my head against the wall seeing that he keeps making wrong choice after wrong choice and never learning his lesson. I believe that the stress that I have is taking a toll on my mental and physical health and that is why I really need to get into something for co-dependency, still it is hard to find a group. I am almost not looking forward to his release, I keep praying for change so maybe he did truly learn through this whole experience, only time will tell.
Blessings,
Susan W

Susan, I am sorry to hear that Jonathan isn't opting for Teen Challenge. it is a wonderful group w/ a large success rate.
but dont fret, as maybe God isn't finished with him yet. we are all unpolished diamonds in the ruff. Only God sees us as bright and precious stones. the work of completing that task of taking something ruff and unsightly and then tumbling to a fine polish is a process. aparently jonathan isnt ready to yet. just keep him lifted up to God and in HIs time, you will see your son as God does. beautiful

will keep you in prayer. Keep your eyes up on the Lord. He is the Way the Truth and the Life.

Susan i'm sorry that Jonathon has changed his mind.But like D'gal said Gods not finished with him..And he may give him the desire to change his mind again.I will Feep you both in my prayers as usual and send extra ones too! And i hate when they walk away with adittude..lil snots..grrr...Susan i know its tough and i and my heart aches for you and praying god speeds his answer to your prayers
take care
god bless
sassie

hey all . just wanted to share... my daughter in alaska, the one w/drinking problem... she is doing so good right now. it has been almost a month since she has drank, and yes, she is having depression (expected) but doing good considering she has no support from her so-called bf who continues to drink - and she has no friends whatsoever there. but told her when she needs to talk, even if she only leaves a message. call me, call her sister, call pastor/ass't pastor here in az.
but talk to her every couple days. she is doing good. please continue prayers for her.

I am so happy for her Dgal. I hope she can "keep it up" without the support from that bf. I will continue to pray for her.

that is wonderful news dgal.......well i guess the best thing for her to do now is look at the moron she lives with.. getting drunk and stupid...... a look in the mirror kind of thing.....?????? tell her take a good look at him ....and decide if that's who she wants to be...so in a way he is helping her..by letting her see what alcohol dose.
i will continue with the hope and prayers...she stays strong..

Susan W .... what's happening w/ your son? I hope and pray he's doing well.

D'gal, how's your daughter doing? She's in my thoughts and prayers!

I'mHisMom, I hope all continues to go well for your business. This gas cost thing is more and more devastating to so many. I read in the paper that even garage sales are seeing fewer people because of the cost of gas to get to the sales. Wow! We ordered a hybrid and it'll be here by the end of the month. My hubby's work is all driving from one place to another and he averages $50/day to do his job. Ack!!!! The hybrid will help a lot!

Love to all,
Mary

ummm which daughter.? oh my alaskan-run-from God daughter? she is getting stronger. still avoiding alcohol... and I know how hard she is struggling w/o support of said boyfriend they continue to drink in front of her. but she is still standing strong even w/ the temptation. she says it is hard she wants a drink really bad when she gets stressed but she is doing ok...
goes to her court on Thur a.m. so everyone please keep her in prayer.
thanks mary for remembering her and asking.

I just have to share this with all of you!!!!!
My son was supposed to do some renovation work for my husband's friend beginning today. My son was greatful for the opportunity to work and the cash he'd make. But this morning, only 30 minutes before my son was leaving to go to the job site, the guy called and cancelled for the day. I was standing with my son when he got the news and the disappointment on his face was very apparent. It then turned to anger and he just sat there shaking his head saying that nothing is ever going to work out for him. Thankfully I was able to calm him down and explain to him that he MUST learn to deal with life's disappointments without getting mad or losing hope. I didn't want him to see the disappointment and loss of hope I was feeling myself so I left the room and began to pray. I thanked God that somewhere out there is someone whose willing to give my son a job. I prayed as if it already happened.
I then went about my morning and only a few minutes later.....

The guy called back and said that my son should come over and work!!!!!!!!!

I'm telling you......I got goosebumps! Tears came to my eyes!!!!!!!! As always, my Lord came to our rescue. He takes such good care of me.
I can't praise Him enough!!! Amen!

:thumbsup: jame:yay::yay:

the news i got yesterday during his staffing....was even better then i thought... my son was recommended for a 1/2 way house.... not another locked secured facility.....he got 30 days knocked off his time his release date is now nov 9 th. i learned he has been tutoring another boy helping him get his diploma...i am so proud...now we wait on a bed.... i am so proud of my dear sons character that has gotten him to this point...

Oh jame, that' wonderful. I was supposed to "inn sit" for a large Inn. (we ran a B&B for 10 years), anyway, I had already met with the owner, and we set up a time to go over her reservations computer. I was to call her when I was on the way to make sure she wasn't busy, so I called her while on the way, and she cancelled on me. Told me she was going to close the Inn while away, rather then have an innsitter. Unfortunately, she didn't call back!! I was bummed, we could have definetly used the $!)
Praise report- I'm just thankful for good friends.

I want to Praise God. I love you. Please don't forget about anybody down here. Bring us all home to your Heart Lord. Halleluja.

jame, justadeb... :thumbsup: my daughter - the one in Montana where my son in law did the river thing (posted somewhere)... he accepted the Lord and is really on fire. well my daughter was really bummed that they were soooo broke... had pawned everything they could. no gas no food, job already paid on. etc. she was near breaking point. I cried w/her and prayed... and a bit later... she called... the homeowner had walked up to sil and handed him a $500 check. :) our DADDY is sooo awesome that He cares so much for our needs when we need the most.

aw yes the miracles...are some times so simple.....glad this is back on top

Please Pray for my son, his name is Malachi and he sound crazy, he was babbling when I visted him on saturday. I had to take away his phone calls because I had become a phone messenger, not one or two other calls, but then he called his sister and asked her to call for other inmates. We did this at first but my son has tsken the S out of stretch and now there are at lrast 3 of these calls every day, I allowed him to call everyday.
Now I told him this evening he is not allowed to call until August 14th, and when he calls he better not have any request from anyone, He also got in trouble and he is on store restriction for 60 daysn he asked me agsin to do some crayz thing I told him ok but again I told him I'm not doing that either.
I don't know if he is showing off or if he is scared, my sister and daughter thinks it is just him being kind. I think that is too kind.
He just needs to think before he acts and don't involve me in his foolishness.
Well at first i asked for prayers for my Son but I guess I need a pryer too.
Does anyone else have this call this other inmates family problem
Thanks Vanessa

VANGEE ITS GOOD TO SEE YOU...yes my son used to ask i did it till i felt used...to call someone and let them know thier son or loved one...one time fine if they have just gotten there is one thing because it takes a lil till they are settled and have thier privlages .....just to let mom ect know they are ok....but after that and not on an everday basis......and been down 3 and 4 calls a day...for me got VERY EXPESIVE......SO DON'T LET HIM TAKE ADVANTAGE .....
TAKE CARE
GOD BLESS YOU
SASSIE

I am so glad this is back on top. It helps all of us. We all need encouragement at times.

Jame..... Unbelievable how Good God is. That calls was a divine appointment! How is your son doing?

D/G ..... Once again how great is our God. I have been praying for your daughter and husband. I have been where she has been. I have been broke not even money for baby formula. I went to the mailbox and there was a check that was unexpected. Too cool. I thank God for answered prayers. God is never late just cuts it close sometimes. I am excited God is working in your son in laws life

Vangee.... On one hand I am so glad your son is reaching out to his fellow inmates on the other hand there has to be some boundaries. I think you are being reasonable yet generous. Will be praying.


During my pity pot crawling my way out of the dark hole seeking freedom and yet tryingto let go and surrender. God sends laughter. I have been laughing at many posts here today.

Ms. M's daughter is a millionaire from Conn. She is heavily involved in the Obama campaign. She told me she sent Ms. M and I a gift. I was so excited as she sends awesome gifts. We got it today. Two Obama bumper stickers.
No way no how am I putting one on my car. She is coming to visit. I am wondering all day what do I do? Its not that I am against him, I am just leaning towards McCain.

So........ I get Ms. M in her wheelchair holding the American flag. I put one bumper sticker on her forehead and one on her chest. I take a picture and send it to her daughter. She emails back...... she thought it was so great she has passed it on to a head guy in Obama's camp. Maybe she will be on his website she wrote.

Oh dear.... and just think Ms. M is a strong and feisty Republican. I solved my problem, no sticker on my card.

But..... Ms. M being a OBAMA MAMA????? Hmmm I have a feeling that might be a problem.

So I am thankful for laughter and praising God when the tears and brokenheart get too much he sends laughter.

Hello everybody! Vangee my heart pours out for you and your son. I pray he can find the words to say No to the other inmates. I pray that he's going to be ok. The babbling that you mentioned scares me. Be sure he's not being intimidated to do this. I don't know what a solution is to that. It's all messed up. Father, please take care of this situation so him and his mother and let them be at peace.

DavidsMominVA

What a precious photo! Adorable! Thank you for the giggles on that one. hehe!

dear Lord,
We Just Heard From Our Swwt Bless That Her Sisters Not Doing Vey Well, Pease Lord Hold Her Close To Your Heart And In Your Loving Arms,please Bless Her So That She May Heal,she Is So Young And Has So Much And So Many To Live For,please Have Your Angels Surround Her With Their Loving Wings To Comfort Her...and Love Her As Shes Healing So As To Be Able To Help You Help Others,please Let Her Know No Pain And Know You Are There Holding Her Near And Dear To You,
Please Watch Over And Comfort And Love Ovie And Reggie And Thier Sons They Need You To Show Them Your Love And Guide Them To Health And Happiness.wrap Your Loving Arms Around Them And Let Them Know You Are There And Loving Them....please Bless And Watch Over All Of My Other Siters And Show Them And Let Them Feel Your Love....and Be There Always For Them And Thier Children
In Jesus Name I Pray......amen

Good evening everyone, I have a PRAISE REPORT and I want to thank GOD and all of you praying mothers, sisters and friends! About a week ago-I was really down & out and could barely pray for myself. Wendy Tyler posted a prayer request for me & my son as he was falling a part right before my eyes and I was barely hanging on by a thread. You all sent up prayers for us and let me tell you they were answered!

I waited to send this as I have been in total shock and really could not believe it was true until I saw it noted on the inmate locator today. They voted "YES" on 8/12/2008-RMS! My son made his PRD date and they voted to grant his release to mandatory supervision with the release date of 9/5/2008! I want to thank all of the kind people who said prayers for my son and for me, for all the great information, advice and support. This has been a rough road to travel-but with God's mercy and your support-we have made it. I am not sure what happens after this-but I am so very thankful for God's blessings and thankful to each of you who gave me support and answered all of my many questions!

I will keep you all posted-don't ever give up hope. Never under estimate the power of Prayer! BECAUSE PRAYER CHANGES THINGS! Thank you and God bless each of you and your families.

Liz

Liz - just responded on your other post of same.

God Bless

Me too Liz. Your excitement is contagious! What a great way to begin today!

Hi Everyone,
I recently posted that everything was bad, it seems communication at best was poor, but we all sat down and talked. Some rules were laid out and my husband was good at handling the current situation, it seems like when Jon first came home we were so caught up in the joy that things never got communicated regarding our expectations. Well, he is doing much better. He cooks dinner for us and is an excellent cook, he may have a ministry in Vermont but that still is on the prayer burner. PLEASE pray for this upcoming visit with Stephanie from Canada. She is coming Saturday, YIKES. I am just overwhelmed. She is staying for a week.
I do have some bad news regarding my job, I have been in health care for 30 yrs and have never had a problem with absenteeism, when Jon went to jail I missed 8 days in a year and a half. My boss was supposed to give me warnings, written and verbal but never did. Now it is time for my evaluation and she has me in tears, she told me so that she doesn't get in trouble for not following procedures she needs to give me a 1 in attendance and I may not get a raise. I am devastated because I have always gotten good evaluations and I am struggling now financially. So please pray that somehow God works this all out. I would appreciate double prayers this coming week for the visit and tomorrow for the decision at my job. Thank you all. I am still praying for all of your needs.
Love,
Susan W.

By law, she must follow due process which means a verbal warning, a written warning complete with how to improve and by what date. If your boss did not follow due process, then she most certainly is in the wrong and has no foot to stand on. You, however, have the due process law on your side.

You can look up state employment or federal employment laws and it's stated very clearly.

In the meantime, you are in my prayers. I've been in your position before and know how it feels.

susan my prayers most certainly will be doubled for you !!! have a great time and am very happy that you had a family heart to heart
god bless my prayers are with you
god bless
sassie

Susan. glad to hear the good update on your son. about your prayer requests.. the only thing that comes to me is Romans 8:28. for both your coming visitor and for your job.

Romans 8:26-28 26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us F21 (http://www.searchgodsword.org/desk/?query=ro+8:28&t=nkj&st=1&new=1&sr=1&sc=1&l=en#F21) with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. and remember, when one door closes, God has something special in mind and will open another door for you. whether that is same job, better working conditions, or something new and exciting. give it to Him with expectation. He will do it.

d'gal

Dear Lord...My praise goes up tou you for multidues for blessings i've just recieved...THANK YOU FOR GETTING MY DAUGHTER THRU THIS SURGERY AND THE SKILLED DOCTOR SHE HAS...THANK YOU...IN JESUS NAME I PRAY.......AMEN

Hi Everyone,
We picked Stephanie up at the airport today, the two of them are so cute together, they look like a match made in heaven, they are tent camping for two days at a Christian retreat. I just felt like crying knowing that God brought them together and they seem to compliment each other so well. They behave like they have known each other forever. I just know this is the work of God and wouldn't be surprised to see a wedding in the future.
In Christian Love,
Sue
"For We Know That All Things Work Together For Good To Those Who Love God And Are Called According To His Purpose."

i'm so happy to hear that...i know youre happy! i can hear it in your typing lol
tell kids hi and am happy they are together
GOD BLESS
LOVE
SASSIE

Good evening everyone, I have a PRAISE REPORT and I want to thank GOD and all of you praying mothers, sisters and friends! About a week ago-I was really down & out and could barely pray for myself. Wendy Tyler posted a prayer request for me & my son as he was falling a part right before my eyes and I was barely hanging on by a thread. You all sent up prayers for us and let me tell you they were answered!

I waited to send this as I have been in total shock and really could not believe it was true until I saw it noted on the inmate locator today. They voted "YES" on 8/12/2008-RMS! My son made his PRD date and they voted to grant his release to mandatory supervision with the release date of 9/5/2008! I want to thank all of the kind people who said prayers for my son and for me, for all the great information, advice and support. This has been a rough road to travel-but with God's mercy and your support-we have made it. I am not sure what happens after this-but I am so very thankful for God's blessings and thankful to each of you who gave me support and answered all of my many questions!

I will keep you all posted-don't ever give up hope. Never under estimate the power of Prayer! BECAUSE PRAYER CHANGES THINGS! Thank you and God bless each of you and your families.

Liz

Hello Liz,
I am so happy for you and will pray for continued blessings for the circumstances regarding your son. God bless.
Susan W

Dear Lord...My praise goes up tou you for multidues for blessings i've just recieved...THANK YOU FOR GETTING MY DAUGHTER THRU THIS SURGERY AND THE SKILLED DOCTOR SHE HAS...THANK YOU...IN JESUS NAME I PRAY.......AMEN


I Thank the Lord that he was with the Doctors during surgery. Praise God for the good report.
Love,
Susan W

Thank You So Much Susan...it Means So Much To Me...and I Am Greatful Shes Home With Us Agai...god Is Great!!!!!!

hey all . just wanted to share... my daughter in alaska, the one w/drinking problem... she is doing so good right now. it has been almost a month since she has drank, and yes, she is having depression (expected) but doing good considering she has no support from her so-called bf who continues to drink - and she has no friends whatsoever there. but told her when she needs to talk, even if she only leaves a message. call me, call her sister, call pastor/ass't pastor here in az.
but talk to her every couple days. she is doing good. please continue prayers for her.

Dear Dutch Girl,
I will continue to pray that the Lord gives your daughter the strength to stay sober, He is able. The depression will lift and I will continue to pray that Satan doesn't use that to entice her to go back to the drinking.
Dear Lord,
I lift up Dutch Girl's daughter who is weak right now. I bind Satan in this area of drinking that has taken a strong hold in her past. Lord I pray that she will turn to you for strength and guidance. We know that you promise that if two or three of us are in agreement according to Your will, our prayers will be answered. Lord I also lift up my sister Dutch Girl to you and pray you will continue to give her the strength to be the encourager she is to all of us here in this forum.
God bless you. The Lord is kind and merciful. I will continue to pray for you and your entire family.
Love,
Susan W

Susan W .... what's happening w/ your son? I hope and pray he's doing well.

D'gal, how's your daughter doing? She's in my thoughts and prayers!

I'mHisMom, I hope all continues to go well for your business. This gas cost thing is more and more devastating to so many. I read in the paper that even garage sales are seeing fewer people because of the cost of gas to get to the sales. Wow! We ordered a hybrid and it'll be here by the end of the month. My hubby's work is all driving from one place to another and he averages $50/day to do his job. Ack!!!! The hybrid will help a lot!

Love to all,
Mary

Dear Mary,
Thank you so much for asking about Jonathan, things are going better now. At first it was an adjustment. He is camping at a Christian retreat with Stephanie, a girl he met here on prison talk, they are great together. I am praying for this to be the girl God wants him to be with. My son may have a ministry in Vermont, our pastor recommended him to counsel young people who are not quite legal age and are experiencing family difficulties and are in trouble with drugs, alcohol and the legal system. Please pray about this. Jon has a desire to get into full time ministry and this would be an open door. Stephanie and Jon have the desire to marry one day and get into full time ministry together, possibly prison ministry, the Lord is really here among us at Prison talk and I pray that every one here will see the power He has over our sons and daughters. Prayer is so powerful and we are so strong here. I can feel the Holy Spirit every time I read the posts in this group. God bless you Mary. Keep in touch.

Love,
Susan W

Thank you for bringing Ovi back to us even if it's only for a few minutes at a time. Thank you to those who love eachother. The Circle is never broken.


Dear Ovi,
I am sending a multitude of prayers up for you every day and interceding for you. God bless. Please try to write as much as you possibly can so we know how to pray. For now, I am allowing the Holy Spirit to intercede.

Love,
Susan W

I left my man because he was using meth, it was the hardest thing I've ever done. I prayed and prayed for my baby. I would pray that he would stop using (he was using daily & wanted to stop but didn't know how), I prayed and prayed asking the Lord to take him out of the environment he was in and caught up in. I prayed to the Lord that my baby would find the Lord because he didn't believe in the Lord WHAT SO EVER! Well...to make a LONG story short. He hasn't used since June 7th, 2007, he was taken out of that environment AND he found the Lord after 32 years of not believing. The reason my baby was taken out of his environment was because he was on parole and got arrested by a dirty cop. Well...he caught a case and was facing 16 years. We prayed and prayed and prayed. Again to make a long story short the police officer who arrested him was caught in court lying (no courtroom lie shall prosper). My baby's case was DISMISSED!!!!!:yes: These are ALL miracles!! He's been clean since June 7,2007, he was taken out of the environment he was caught up in, he accepted the Lord in his heart, he reads his bible everyday and prays AND he beat his case!! The only thing I can do is give praise to the Lord!!:wave:

What a wonderful praise report of complete delieverance and healing. I have goose bumps thinking about how awesome God is and how he works.
Love,
Susan W

Hi Everyone,
I need urgent prayer please. It seems like every door I go to Satan is crouching there waiting to steal, kill and destroy, I can't go into any detail but something has occured that will give me nightmares. Please pray for this, I claim the blood over my home and that Satan stays away from our family.
God bless,
Sue

:clap: Prayers and Praise Reports

We all think this would be a great place for prayers and praise reports. Seems there's quite a bit of praise reports happening and they deserve to be Glorified and shared with eachother. Let it be known!

We Pray together so often and this is a great place to show the Glory of God. How God answers our prayers. Let this be a place for miracles to be announced. Let this be a place where somebody needs us to pray for them. Let this be a place to know we have been blessed. Let this be a place for you, for us, for our inmates who do not have a voice here. Let this be a place for Unity and the power of Prayer.

Let's Roll!
I love the great news being shared on this thread. God is good! :)