I know that there are alot of people on here that believe in the power of prayer. I was wondering if there could be a way that we could make a sticky out of this. We could post things here that we would like others to pray for us about or for our families etc. I have seen a lot of people ending threads with please pray for me or I will pray for you. I think that with God all things are possible. Imagine what can happen with all of us praying to God (or to whom ever you pray to)...THE MOST AMAZING THINGS CAN/ WILL happen.

Just a thought.

My Mother is my greatest supporter. Her active life inspired me to surgery. At 78 she is addicted to chocolate, seriously. She is now having chest pains and has had several cardio tests and they find nothing. Once again she will undergo these same tests.

PLEASE PRAY THEY FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG.

PLEASE PRAY THAT MOM RECOGNIZE HER DEPENDENCY ON CHOCOLATE AND TURN AWAY FROM HER TERRIBLE HABIT. She has gained at least 20 pounds this year since losing control over candy. It's really sad to watch. Our last stop shopping is always to buy a candybar or a whole bag--much like an alcoholic chooses a pint or a fifth.

I've just found this thread - praise God as he walks with us! I lift each of us, and those of our loved ones for whom we care, in prayer, and will continue to remember the LBT family to the Lord each time I pray.

Lord of compassion, your hand is always stretched out in blessing and healing of the sick and needy, we pray for those of whom we have named before you, and for all who have held themselves out to you, that they may be set free from the troubles and sicknesses that afflict them and be healed by your power, for the honour and glory of your name, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Almighty God, Father of all mercies,

we thank you for your gifts of healing and forgiveness:

for the grace to love and care for each other,

for your hidden blessings,

and for all you have still in store for us;

for everything, whether joy or sorrow,

whereby you are drawing us to yourself

through Jesus Crist our Lord. Amen.

DeAnn ~ So glad to hear your dad got to come home. How has he been since coming home? Keep in touch!!

Teresita ~ You are one of the sweetest people on this site. Thank you for always uplifting us with prayers and your words of encouragement!! I am thankful the Lord is active in your heart.

Pinkylee ~ Will pray for your mom & the docs to find out the cause of the pain. Did this start in her later years or has she always been addicted to chocolate? I haven't seen too many elderly people eat sweets although my FIL can't seem to get enough sugar and he has diabetes. My kids are totally wired & spoiled when they visit. I'm sure it's difficult with your mom being 78.....it's hard to convince older people to change their habits.

I love you 3 Loves, I am so glad to your little ticker moving along.

Thanks to you all for praying. Spoke with Mom last night and she admitted she needs help with her addiction. Said she has had it on and off for many years. Your prayers are being answered.

Thank you! Mom is so precious--I can't bear to see her lose her health over something like this.

We have had numerous blessings lately. I am praising God for many things and especially for my new lap band friends on this sight.

I'd like to begin a "tradition". Could we begin giving praise to God for something lap band related that happened during the week on Sundays on this thread? -- or Saturday for you Sabbath Keepers? Remembering we are to give thanks to God for all things--praise Him for your difficulties too.

Rejoicing in all things--but very grateful for a blessed week!

I'd like to begin a "tradition". Could we begin giving praise to God for something lap band related that happened during the week on Sundays on this thread? -- or Saturday for you Sabbath Keepers? Remembering we are to give thanks to God for all things--praise Him for your difficulties too.

Rejoicing in all things--but very grateful for a blessed week!

OK Pinkylee I am thankful for my band and not having to burden my heart with with 74 pounds that I have lost. I know it is Friday but blessings do come everyday and I don't usually get on line on the weekends.

Teresita:

I'm thankful for your positive spirit. "See" you around--next week.

Great idea Pinkylee!!

I am thankful I didn't eat the cookies or brownies I took to church this week (there was a funeral). This is the first time I've baked sweets since I've been banded. The smell reminded me of an old friend. I did take a nibble of a brownie crumb and then spit it out in a napkin.....was afraid of it not going through the band. It was empowering to have control. I know I can do this and the Lord gives me strength every day!!!

Praise God for allowing me to have insurance that allowed this surgery!

I haven't been at 214 (today's weight) in over 14 years! God has been my source of strength. My enabler to follow the Lapband guildelines. He must need me around a little while longer. My health was slipping badly before the surgery.

One more praise. Praise God for our new church in our new home town. Even our adult children enjoy attending church with us.

Praise to God for His guiding hand in the journey that led to my being able to begin an exercise program this week, for the first time in too many years to remember!

God is good, all the time; All the time, God is good.

WOOOOHOOOO you said it Mousecrazy

God is good, all the time; All the time, God is good.

Pinkylee I am at 385 which I have not seen since......I don't even remember maybe 10 years.

3loves you are good because that crumb would have been in me. I have to say that I refrained from several temptations this weekend being in the mall and the grocery. Goooooo God!!!

Terisita:

Don't you feel great? I think about how many "bowling balls" I've lost. Think about the heavy ones at the alley--12 pounds is really heavy to me. I've lost more than 2 of them.

Terisita--you've lost 8. Jus think how much easier it is to move with out carrying 8 bowling balls every step you take.

Thank You God!

Goodness 8 bowling balls, I can't even imagine. Thank you for that analogy. I do feel great and I will kick my but into gear so I can get rid of another 8. I guess I will be doing backflips by then.

Lord thank you for the LBT family and especially I'll Succeed. Lord thank you for hearing and answering our prayers for her recovery. Lord thank you for whippledaddy while he was on LBT. Please continue to be with and bless his family. This time is hard for all of them but with you Lord life will be a joy again and they will be able to say his name, smile and be thankful that they had the short time with him. In Jesus name I pray. Amen

"I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future" Jeremia 29:11

Weight loss is only one of my needs. God will provide answers if I look to Him and keep struggling to be the best person I can be.

I am thankful to be reminded that God has a plan for my life.

Isn't His WORD and HIS PROMISES the best!??!? I just love JESUS!!! He is SO GOOD too me!!!!!!!!!!!

 

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -78lbs :mad: