http://forums.pccwired.org/forum/2 Pantano Community Forums Forum: Prayer - Recent Posts en-US Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:50:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.1 q http://forums.pccwired.org/search.php http://forums.pccwired.org/topic/32#post-87 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:54:05 +0000 susanbutts 87@http://forums.pccwired.org/ <p>My cousin in Michigan has cancer, don&#39;t know his exact prognosis yet cause test results are in.<br /> His name is Ron Skrypczk, if you would pray for him and his family back in Michigan.<br /> thank you </p> http://forums.pccwired.org/topic/24#post-77 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:40:04 +0000 LisaSchroers 77@http://forums.pccwired.org/ <p>Hi Lorraina! It has been a while since I posted, I started a new job and it has kept me busy. How are things on your end? You were 5 weeks post op, are you feeling better? I was happy to hear of your reconciliation with your dad and stepmom...that truly is awesome!!! So, just checking in and look forward to hearing from you! &lt;img src=&quot;http://forums.pccwired.org/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; Lisa </p> http://forums.pccwired.org/topic/24#post-62 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:22:59 +0000 Lorraina Kestner 62@http://forums.pccwired.org/ <p>Lisa,</p> <p>You are awesome and a blessing thanks for continued support and prayers they are greatly appreciated. I am doing much better everyday, slow but almost 5 weeks has pasted. And God has been healing my heart, mind, and body. I have even reconciled with my dad and stepmother after five years. God is AWESOME! </p> <p>God Bless you Lisa,<br /> Lorraina </p> http://forums.pccwired.org/topic/24#post-55 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:48:50 +0000 LisaSchroers 55@http://forums.pccwired.org/ <p>Hi Lorraina,</p> <p>Hang in there because all we can do is take it one minute, one hour, one day at a time. I have been lifting up to our Great Physician that your healing pain lessens with each passing day and that your spirits are lifted knowing you are healing. Your husband sounds great and I am sure he needs prayer too for strength and patience. Wishing you peace for today, tomorrow and beyond....Lisa </p> http://forums.pccwired.org/topic/24#post-53 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:28:28 +0000 Lorraina Kestner 53@http://forums.pccwired.org/ <p>Hello,</p> <p>The past couple of days I have been experincing extreme pain.....healing pain. I have had to slow down back to sqaure one and take everything one minute, hour, a day at a time. The process will take a few months and I have gotten some of the pain under control with a pain reliever. But it&#39;s very hard and I am extremely limited physically and have been very emotional. My husband has been wonderful doing everything and talking me through my emotions. I told him that I just need to know that everything will be okay and I will be okay. So please continue to pray for me. </p> <p>Thank you,<br /> Lorraina Kestner </p> http://forums.pccwired.org/topic/22#post-48 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:52:46 +0000 Lorraina Kestner 48@http://forums.pccwired.org/ <p>Hi,</p> <p> I saw the Neuosurgeon yesterday and he said that my stitches look great. There are three layers so it will take a few months to all heal. He realeased me to light activity and exercise. And wants me to have pt to stregthen my neck. I also have a metal plate holding everything together. I am doing well a bit fatigued by ready to move forward. I see the doctor again three months I will have xrays done and then another recheck in three months and hopefully that is it. Thanks so much for your prayers, calls, and cards they are greatly appreicated!</p> <p>Love,<br /> Lorraina </p> http://forums.pccwired.org/topic/17#post-43 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:36:36 +0000 Lorraina Kestner 43@http://forums.pccwired.org/ <p>Hi Susan,<br /> We are kindred spirits, you have also been through alot. How are your feeling now? I will pray for you and I appreciate your prayers for me. I know that it is very easy to get down and feel as if no one else is experincing what you are but we all have our trials.<br /> What helps me the most is for me to keep my eyes my focus on Jesus not my circumstances. It sounds easy but at times it&#39;s very trying, but Jesus never changes, God never changes our circumstances do. And I trust that the Lord will and always gets me through any situation that I am in. Let me know when your next surgery is and I will keep you in prayer. </p> <p>Rest in the Lord and thanks for writing,<br /> God Bless,<br /> Lorraina </p> http://forums.pccwired.org/topic/17#post-40 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:55:37 +0000 susanbutts 40@http://forums.pccwired.org/ <p>Hi Lorraina,</p> <p>I just had gallbladder surgery, and have had 3 kidney stone surgeries and possibly need one more<br /> surgery. I really want to pray for you to get your health back and for your recovery.<br /> I understand somewhat of what you are going through, although not completely.</p> <p>God Bless you<br /> In Jesus Name<br /> Susan Butts </p> http://forums.pccwired.org/topic/15#post-36 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:13:44 +0000 Lorraina Kestner 36@http://forums.pccwired.org/ <p>Hi Lisa,<br /> Thanks for your encouragement and continued prayers! I am doing better day by day and no pain! What a blessing! Yesterday evening I asked my husband to help me water a couple of plants outside. He pulled the hose while I held the nozzle on the plant. I just needed to be outside even though it was so hot. He asked why are we doing this and I told him because it will rain. You know when you wash your car it rains I said I was tired of this heat and watering a couple of plants will make it rain. He was concerned that I was over doing it , I have not done anything in days, and told him holding the end of the hose is not going to hurt me. Soon we heard thunder and then a few drops and RAIN! YEAH! I know that GOD made it I just helped with a bit of faith!<br /> God Bless,<br /> Lorraina &lt;img src=&quot;http://forums.pccwired.org/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif&quot; title=&quot;:D&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://forums.pccwired.org/topic/17#post-35 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:30:35 +0000 Lorraina Kestner 35@http://forums.pccwired.org/ <p>Thank you for praying for me. I am doing well, healing, and sleeping. I feel almost 100% and no pain!! Thank the Lord! And I just wanted to thank Carol Essig and Ana Verhust (sorry if I missed spelled the last name) who sent me get well cards from Pantano. I have never received a get well card from a church and that was very special. This experience has given me a new perspective on somethings that I viewed in a different light. And it has encouraged me to become more involved with people and church. Please keep on praying ! It works! GOD is AWESOME! &lt;img src=&quot;http://forums.pccwired.org/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif&quot; title=&quot;:D&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; <br /> Love,<br /> Lorraina </p> http://forums.pccwired.org/topic/15#post-29 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:06:21 +0000 LisaSchroers 29@http://forums.pccwired.org/ <p>YEAAAA Lorraina! That is good news, thank you for the update and will still be praying through your recovery! I love the orchestra of Angels! &lt;img src=&quot;http://forums.pccwired.org/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; Peace, Lisa Schroers </p> http://forums.pccwired.org/topic/15#post-26 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:30:33 +0000 Lorraina Kestner 26@http://forums.pccwired.org/ <p>I just wanted to let you know how my surgery went on August 28, 2009. We arrived at St. Joe’s and within a few minutes I was taken back to prepare for surgery. Standing there is Julie Wesley and I thought wow Julie is here to see someone. Julie approached me and said that she came to pray with me. Awesome! Pastor Bill Fisher sent out an e-mail asking the PCC staff if anyone knew me and Julie responded. She we went into the changing area with me and said the most encouraging, powerful, and lovely prayer. The nurse came by to see if I had changed into the gown yet but had not. Then I looked up and there stood an elderly gentleman. He asked if I was Lorraina Kestner and I said yes and he said that he was St. Joe’s Clergy staff and would like to pray for me. I said awesome come on in. He prayed a wonderful prayer of healing, peace, and a quick recovery. He had just left when the nurse saw that I was changing as quickly as possible. She said you had company and I told her they were sent from God.<br /> I awoke in the recovery room and I was conducting an orchestra of Angels that were playing the most unusual, lovely, peaceful music I cannot even describe it. The nurse sitting next to me said what are you doing with your hands? And who are you smiling at? I said you can’t see them? There is an orchestra of Angels that I am conducting. The nurse said you’re not there yet for now you have to keep your hands and arms at your sides.<br /> Then I was being pushed into my room for the evening I was telling the nurses that “they rocked”, “Girls rule”, “that I loved them”, and “that they need to paint the recovery room pink”. The Nurse was smiling and she said but blue is soothing.<br /> The doctor wants me to rest and take it easy until I see him on August 12, 2009.<br /> Thank you for all your prayers which helped me through another surgery. I was greatly blessed by this experience and appreciate the PCC Community Forum.<br /> Thanks again &amp; God Bless,<br /> Lorraina Kestner<br /> GOD RULES! </p> http://forums.pccwired.org/topic/8#post-16 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:49:23 +0000 LisaSchroers 16@http://forums.pccwired.org/ <p>Hi Lorraina,</p> <p>My name is Lisa Schroers. I have just logged in for the first time and am happy to be able to reply. I hope that your surgery went well. I will be praying for your recovery and for those helpers who surround you. Please keep us posted on your progress! Wishing you peace and strength, Lisa </p> http://forums.pccwired.org/topic/8#post-12 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:29:37 +0000 Lorraina Kestner 12@http://forums.pccwired.org/ <p>Hi Bill, Pastor of Fun, (Excellent title)<br /> Thank you for responding to my prayer request and passing it on to others. Your support is greatly appreciated.<br /> I have been in constant prayer and I know that the Lord will be right there holding my hand through this process.<br /> Thank You,<br /> Lorraina (Raina) </p> http://forums.pccwired.org/topic/8#post-10 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:07:18 +0000 Bill Fisher 10@http://forums.pccwired.org/ <p>Hi Lorraina,</p> <p>Thank you so much for giving us the blessing of praying for you! I will pass this onto our staff to pray for you this week as well as many others on our prayer teams. God is good and you can be sure He will be with you!</p> <p>Bill. </p> http://forums.pccwired.org/topic/8#post-9 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:42:22 +0000 Lorraina Kestner 9@http://forums.pccwired.org/ <p>Hi,<br /> I would not usually do this kind of thing but the Lord is making me (gently) ask for help from others in the Christian Community. I have been attending Pantano for the past 3 years or so and have make a few connections. But I have had some health challenges along the way which at times have prevented me from becoming more involved. Plus along time ago I was deeply hurt by fellow believers so it takes time for me to trust others. </p> <p>In 1986 on my way to a University in California I was rear ended by a drunk driver. This incident changed my life, my health, and lead me to the Lord. A few months ago I started to experience pain and headaches and to make a long story short I have a nerve that is being pinched and bone spurs on the right side of my neck due to this accident.</p> <p>I am scheduled for surgery at St. Joes Neuro Surgerical Center 7/28/08 at 12:00 p.m. Please pray for Doctor Matthew Wilson and his staff and that the surgery will be perfect. </p> <p>The past few years have not been the best for me. I have had three surgeries on my left shoulder/neck/back for tumors, last year I was bit on the mouth by a neighbors pitbull, and now this. I know that God is in control and he has a plan and purpose for my life but after this I would like to retire for surgeries. &lt;img src=&quot;http://forums.pccwired.org/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:-)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> <p>Thank you for your prayers and God Bless,<br /> Lorraina Kestner </p>