Prayers and thoughts welcome

[MouseOfAslan]

I'll try to keep this brief so some of you who don't know me can know my background. About 12-13 years ago, I started getting sick easily, sinus infection after sinus infection etc.... I slowly went down hill till I had to retire from my 11 1/2 year job in 2002. I went to doctors and specialists, was diagnosed as having Hashimoto's syndrome; fibromyalgia and finally ideopathic gastroperisis. Was able to get a job after resting for a while, but lost my house and had to move in with a lady friend of mine. Worked for 4 years during which time I started getting sicker again, could hardly drag myself to work. I collapsed in Dec of 2007 and was in bed for most of 2 months. God has been with me all through this, I know he has a plan for me, he helped me with the pain, enduring etc. During 2008, I liquidated most of my belongings and was going to move to Missouri with my brothers family (explanation later of why I really don't want to do this) when I met an acquaintance who's grandmother needed a companion. I explained to him my situation and it worked out for all of us. Two months after I moved in with her, I had 2 heart attacks (I'm only 48 at this time) and it scared me. My body kept going down hill and it was harder and harder to get out of bed every day. The grandson recommended a doctor that their family loved (a homeopathic doctor who used to be a surgeon MD) I started seeing him in Dec. 2008. After about 8-9 months I finally started noticing an improvement in my health from his treatments. I believe I am on the uphill climb of getting better, the last 2 1/2 months I've been better every day.

Now the lady I live with (she has altheimer's) has been getting worse and her daughter is considering placing her into a home. My savings are pretty much used up. I have 2 options - possibly more - 1. a friend of mine in Montana's father just died and left a house which he can't rent in this economy= he's offered it to me free of rent (I'd pay utilities etc) while I try to get back on my feet; 2. my brother will let me come stay with him, but his family life would be stressful to me- he married into a family which has a lot of mental health disorders, his step son was sent to federal prison for attacking a waitress with an axe, he finally caught his wife doing drugs and found out she was an addict; his brother in law has been going to court for child molestation and his step daughter and her 3 hyperactive young children live with him.

Pro's of Montana- I want to go back to university and get my degree- I've about 2 years of transferable credits and could take advantage of little or no rent while getting loans or I could just get a job there as soon as I am well enough; con's = I will be further away from my two boys who live in Las Vegas (they can't afford to come see me even in Reno and I've been to sick to try to see them)

Pro's of Missouri - I would be with family (my mother lives there but doesn't want to get rid of belongings to make room for me to live with her)

This is lenghty, I'm so sorry, but need prayers and feel free to post or pm thoughts, maybe things I'm not currently thinking about during this stressful time etc. God is with me and I have faith that He will guide me to the option He would like me to go with. He is already curing me and I feel that I will be able to work full time soon.

God bless you all, I'm so happy that I found Tribe of Judah/CGA, Redeemed and all of you wonderful people to fellowship with.

 

[Echelon]

I will ABSOLUTELY commit to praying for you daily, praying that God will direct every single second of your day and let you continually know that HE is in control. Trust and obey, such a simple song yet there is so much truth in it. I wish you the best, and can't wait to hear what awesome and amazing things God is doing in your life.

 

[Goodwone]

Mouse, i have a close Christian grlfriend looking for a roomate. talk to me when you get a chance if interested. beautiful home. though the montana deal sounds the sweetest.

 

[Lloren]

Montucky is a wild place. Praying for guidance

 

[Bringeroflight]

Praying for a clear decision for you.

 

[MouseOfAslan]

Currently I'm in the market for a bright cotton candy pink hair dye.... )

 

[Goblit]

Should I be scared? hmmm....


We would love to have you closer Mouse......for some reason my husband wants to see me with pink hair too lol! <maybe purple?>

 

[MouseOfAslan]

Bummer, just found out that the University in Great Falls is a private University and costs $585 / credit, more than even saving rent.... that is prob. going to nix that thought.

 

[SillyStace]

praying over this Schmee

 

[Bald Guy]

i am praying you can stay close to your sons. i know how much family means and to be seperated that far with no way to see each other would be a huge bummer. God will lead tho, and i'm not sure what he has....Really counting on romans 8:26f for you.

 

[wowAbdi]

I know this sounds weird, but if you have family in Missouri maybe that would be a half way decent place. I work as a Correctional Officer now (trucking didn't work for me). So I know what a stress having a family member incarcerated can cause. For the inmate and the family. I know your of strong faith and that may be what they need, especially your brother. I will be praying for you, and most definitely your family.

I pray that they find peace and acceptance for the life they've chosen to live and seek to redeem themselves of their sins. That they find the word of God and seek forgiveness through his Son Jesus Christ. To be with you while you make this very life altering decision. And with your two sons that they find ways to see you while you are still in Reno, and wherever you decide to move. I pray that God continues to improve your health so that you may find work, and live a healthy and active life. And I pray that by the strength of your faith, that your family seeks your help and guidance. *Amen*