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bighill Felton, CA

Prayers for our move, and for my parathyroidism, and visitation for my son Prayer Answered

Hello my dear friends,

I would like to ask for your prayers for our move to Virginia, and for the hyperparathyroid condition that I have.

First of all, is the move. This is a big move in every way for me. But before I get into that I have decided to take a chance and disclose my location and real name.... I have kept it underwraps because My husband, Ken, has a (former ??) step-daughter (in her 20's) who has been stalking me via the internet periodically. I decided to use a pseudonym and my hometown and old church I went to in high school so she would not be able to find me and make more threatening remarks to me (which also included my son). I'm leaving the name bighill on my account... bighill is the english translation for my Welsh name, Bryn Mawr.

Anyway, I have considered that I am "here" with all of you to pray with me, for me, so I wanted to share a little more with you. If she discovers me, you will all see her threats... it will be out in the open and we can all pray for her, etc.

We are moving from Anchorage, Alaska where I have lived (not so happily) for over 15 years. Ken has gotten transfered to Virginia so we will be there for 18-24 months before we settle in northeast Tennessee where Ken has lived for 20+ years.

The reason I am asking for prayers is that I have found and admitted that change is very difficult for me. I never have considered myself to be like that, but it is true. When I am faced with change and uncertainty I become frightened and then that becomes very irritable and I have been not so nice to my wonderful husband, Ken. We have very good communication so we talk, and I spend a lot of time eating humble pie and apologizing for being so irritable and argumentative. It is a side I would rather not have any one see or know about. I would feel better if everybody thought I was something next to saintly. So, please pray that I can actually have the ability and desire to surrender my fears and character defects more deeply to God. I am plagued by such disappointment in myself. I really need help with this.

Among the symptoms of hyperparathyroidism is intense fatigue, headaches, depressed, feeling old, just not well and being VERY irritable.... oh and I forgot, serious brain fog.... it (meaning all the calcium I am losing into the bloodstream) affects the central nervous system. I try and joke about it. I even told my doctor (jokingly, but I was serious...) "I used to be really smart, but I think I am retarded now, so I will just try and be nice to every one.

This parathyroid surgery will probably happen in July or August, once we get moved to where we are going.

I realize that I have rambled a lot, but that seems to be just part of who I am... I tend to ramble at times.

This period of my life is difficult for me, especially with all the fear about change and uncertainty that I have. Your continued prayers would be so helpful to me.... and to Ken... Please, if you all would hang with me during this time and pray for me, with me, for Ken, my son..... and that we can work out a good visitation "schedule" so my son and his dad can spend some time together periodically. His father and new wife have been very difficult to work with in the past. I have been praying that the results of our meeting with my X and his wife will be very positive and fruitful.... that it will truly be for the highest good of all concerned. I really want to have my son and his dad be able to see each other.

Thank you all for wading through this crazy request. I apologize that I have not be on this site as much as I have been in the past. I have just been having a hard time, and that means that some days I just don't feel like I have much to give. Please accept my sincere, heart-felt apologies for not being here for you all like I have been.

All my love to each of you,

Brinn Mar

Update - 2 months ago:

Please say some prayers this morning. Ken and I are going to talk to my son's father about setting up visitation. Pray that it will truly reflect divine intervention. That the outcome will truly reflect God's perfect Will and Grace.
Would you also say some prayers for my ears. I have had a lot of pain with them. I took some pain relief so I could sleep, but apparently the medication is leaving me quite woozy and nauseated... all right before this important meeting with my X. Physically, I just feel awful today. Thank you so much.

Love,

Brinn

Update - 2 months ago:

Well, it seems that the meeting with my X went well. We didn't get a schedule from him, but they said they'd go home and think about what would work. I felt like there was truly a cooperative spirit amongst us.

I am still having a lot of nausea and pain in my ears. It was very hard to ride in the car, I had to keep my eyes closed. It was better on the way home, I could keep them open. I have a Dr.'s apt today, so hopefully I can get something for this.

I know I'm not being a very good prayer partner, but today between the pain in my ears and the nausea when I have to read or write, I'm not going to be very visible for the next day or so.. I DO pray for every one in my own prayers. I'll be a bit hit and miss until we get settled in Virginia.

Love,

Brinn

Update - 2 months ago:

The ears are better today.

I am feeling a bit down and isolated today... I always tend to be a black sheep never really fitting in any where very well.

This move is just not easy. There were 3 tornadoes that went through Virginia yesterday. One of the in the town of Sufolk. I don't think there were any deaths, but there were possibly as many as 200 injuries. I have been praying for the residents who were injured or otherwise affected by the tornado. This tornado hit within about 20 miles from where we will be moving. I can't say that I feel the same level of excitement about living there as I did a week and a half ago. I have never lived in a place where there are hurricanes, floods storm surges, and tornadoes. I just don't know what to think about this, what to expect....

I'm just not feeling very well this morning.... Feeling pretty depressed... I have been so isolated up here in Anchorage. I am looking forward to leaving, but now I am wondering how people enjoy themselves, how do they have a life when there are so many natural disasters that plow through their and soon to be my community.

I just feel so awful today.

Update - 2 months ago:

Right after I updated this request, I was hit with more stabbing ear pain in both ears. I apologize for my unhappy update. At that moment I just felt so isolated and alone. Ken has been a real angel (I thought I saw wings for a moment...) he and one of our friends he works with have had some helpful things to say about living in that part of Virginia. This friend of ours has lived in that same area so he had some comforting things to say, and he and his wife live in South Carolina now, so what he had to say along with what Ken had been saying.... and your prayers have helped me to see this differently. So my finger is off the panic button, my ears are feeling much better so the nausea and dizzieness is gone, so I'm feeling much better.

I am sorry to hear that many posts don't get posted. I have had some difficulties myself, some seem like there might be those who get a kick out of interfering, and some that seem like this site gets so busy that the whole works slows down and gets gummed up. I don't know much about computers, but I do know that where there is a lot of God's Light shining forth, the dark side will try to take it out.

Another thought about my health issues is that I think the hyperparathryroid condition is getting worse... there has been increased fatigue, depression, headaches, a generalized sick-ish feeling and I've noticed several time lately, that it has been more difficult to swallow.... all are among the many symptoms of this condition. I am so looking forward to having the offending gland removed this summer.

Thank you for your prayers. I know that others have it so much worse than I do, but it is still challenging for me. All our pains, illnesses, character defects are valid, and are difficult for the one who is experiencing them... I forget that. I tend to think that mine are less valid because others have it so much worse.... I think many of us have felt that way.

You are all so kind and your prayers are so appreciated. I am at home most of the time... you are often the only people in addition to Ken and my son that I interact with. God bless each and everyone of you. I apologize for not being a steady presence.

Update - about 1 month ago:

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your prayers. Things have been very busy with our move. We will be leaving Alaska June 11th. I am feeling better and have started walking. I will have my faulty parathyroid gland removed sometime this summer. That will give me much more energy and take away the brain fog. It will also put a stop to the calcium that has been dumping into my bloodstream, etc.

I deeply appreciate those of you who have stayed with me. thank you so much. I have been a terrible prayer partner.

One of our cats disappeared today. In fact it is the wonderful kitty, Clark, you see in the photo. We live in an upstairs apartment, so he either fell off trying to catch a bug or he jumped off a small bit of roofline that is lower than the deck. He is such a dear cat, and his brother, Lewis is starting to meow pathetically because Clark is not here. Please pray that Clark is ok and that he makes it home safely. I have been out looking for him, but haven't seen him.

Once again, I thank each and every one of you for praying for us.

Love,

Brinn

Update - 20 days ago:

Hello from Virginia... Thank you for all your wonderful support and prayers. We arrived here last Thursday from Anchorage. It has been nonstop since we landed in Norfolk. I think Virginia is really beautiful! I am lovin all the sunshine and warmth. The ice cubes are melting and I am sporting a crop of new freckles. Ken is getting settled into his new job and our critters, kittys Lewis and Clark, and our little pooch, Bridget (AKA:Poody) are all doing well and back to their usual antics. Oh... I just saw that I had not updated since Clark went MIA. He fell off of our 2nd story deck and was hiding under the house. My neighbor heard him crying and called me. He came out right away and he and I have been even closer than before. Thank you for your prayers for Clark as well as the rest of our family. My son is still back in Anchorage visiting with his dad. He will also be visiting relatives in the Seattle area before joining us here in Virginia next month. All seems to be going very well.

I just got a phone call from Dr. Norman who will be doing my parathyroid surgery this summer. He is the world's leading expert on parathryroidism. He confirmed that I do have a parathryroid tumor (they are almost always beneign). He has done more surgeries for this condition than anyone else in the world and even has his own clinic down in Tampa Florida that does only parathyroid surgeries. This surgery only takes on the average of 15 minutes to do. The patient goes home within 1 1/2 hours of the surgery. There is a 99.88 % cure rate, so I am very excited. He said that I will feel like a new person.

I am going to call this request ANSWERED! I will ask for prayers for the surgery once I get it scheduled.

Thank you all so very much for your continued prayerful support.

Love,

Brinn

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6 days ago

KESHA_KC KANSAS CITY MO (GLADSTONE)

LONG TIME NO HEAR OR SEE...WOW...BUT I AM GLAD THAT THINGS ARE GOING WELL....I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, MAY THE LORD COMFORT YOU DURING THESE TIMES GIVING YOU PEACE, STRENGTH, WISDOM AND FAVOR IN JESUS NAME I PRAY !!! I WILL ESPECIALLY PRAY FOR YOUR UP COMING SURGERY ANYTIME YOU HAVE TO HAVE SURGERY IT IS PRETTY SCARY BUT I HAD THE SAME SURGERY & CONDITION IN APRIL 2003...MY TUMOR WAS SO BIG I COULD FEEL IT IN MY NECK SO I KNOW SOME OF WHAT YOU MAY BE FEELING....TRUST IN THE LORD AND STAND ON HIS WORD/PROMISE....HE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH THIS, AMEN ??? GOD BLESS YOU --KE **** OH AND HOW CUTE IS THAT CAT OF YOURS...AAWWWHHH!!!! LOL.*****

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6 days ago

memo Los Angeles, CA.

God Bless You sister bighill and I am happy to see that things are looking brighter for you.. Always in my heart and prayers.
I Love You sis..............

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8 days ago

ICHA New Orleans, LA

It is my prayer that the light of HIS WORD will always shine on the path of your life and will continue to be a lamp for your feet. I pray that HIS WORD stays alive in your spirit and continues to illuminate your mind and soul. God bless you my sister in Christ.

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11 days ago

loved1 michigan

God Bless you and your upcoming surgery, it sounds like things are getting better for you may your prayers continue to be answered and may God bless you and your family I hope you will have a wonderful time with your son and your time together will be blessed with health love and peace

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11 days ago

SilenceOfHeart USA

I am so glad you move was successful, you found your cat, and have a wonderful surgeon!

Dear Lord,
Continue to Bless, Heal, and Comfort this family. I pray for a successful surgery for Brinn this summer. In Jesus name I pray. AMEN.

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15 days ago

Roxana_Allyson Australia

Dear Bighill, I'm glad you are back and things are getting better for you and your family. Our prayers and best wishes are with you. God Bless.

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19 days ago

faydralove long Island New york

Dear Brinn: Hi I am so happy that things are going well for you,I have left the site but I check in often,The offer stills holds if you come to N.Y or Long Island please let me know,love to show you around,Joe Joe took a chance on the lung surgery but it didn't go well,they found cancer cells in many spots so they didn't remove anything he is finally feeling better after the surgery ,he went back to the naurapathy Dr. and she is giving him B12 and some things to boost the immune system, he is now on Gods time as I guess we all are,but he is holding his own,doing everything, he is trying to keep a very strong mind and if anyone can do it he surely can,well good luck settleing in. Virgina has some beautiful places, and Washington is right near you,believe it or not I have never been to Washington, I hear everyone says they have a great time when they visit,Enjoy your summer,let us know about the surgery,sound like you found the best man for the job,My email is faydralove@aol.com
God Bless You
Debbie xoxoxoxoxox

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19 days ago

kbooth la

Precious Lord, we love you with our whole heart and soul. We seek forgiveness for all of our sins and we thank you for taking our hands and leading us through the trials we have in our lives. We thank you for making us stronger in our faith through these trials that we face. We thank you for gathering all of the little lost sheep bringing them home where they are safe from all evil. We thank you for lingering near us when we are tired, weak, and worn. We thank you for taking our hands and leading us every minute of every day. Love God, Trust God, Praise God, seek God, thank God, and worship God through trying times as well as happy times. We bring Him with us every where we go. God bless you.

Amen

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20 days ago

Harley Rider

so glad to hear that things are going well for you and your husband! am happy that the move went well for you guys.

thanks for updating on clark. i was really concerned. my heart sunk thinking about anything happening to your baby. i know how much my 'kids' mean to me!

thank you brinn for your prayers for my family and me. it means a lot.

i haven't been around much the past month, but i think about you guys and pray for you often.

god bless and be well my friend. let me know how things are going now and then, okay? you're a dear soul. i appreciate you.

bighill - 16 days ago: Thank you, Harley Rider! God bless you and your family. Love, Brinn

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21 days ago

petcats

Hi Brinn, I Pray All is Well And God Is Blessing You. Love, Kathleen

bighill - 20 days ago: Thank you!

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about 1 month ago

Diotima Budapest, HUNGARY

Dear Bryn, your real name is great! So you move in June - I was praying for you all the time but still it is a shame that I didn't post you written prayer for your move... sorry about it! But if it is true that hearfelt prayers are heard by God even if they are not posted on PrayAbout, my prayers were not in vain... Now I am praying for your lucky move - it is a huge step, and there is another move waiting for you later - asking The Creator to make you strong and to eliminate any regret for leaving your old place behind. I pray for you becoming healthy after those nasty parathyroid glands are removed - your ears got better I think because there is no more complaint about them - which I believe in because a lot of concomitant symptoms will disappear with them. Poor Clark, he is so cute, please Lord, guard him back to his brother Lewis and to his family! Keep him safe and provide him with food until he gets back to Bryn safe and sound! Dear Brynn, I wish your and Ken (with the two cats, of course!) an easy move (nothing is forgotten or lost or no other harm to be done) and a happy, healthy new start in Virginia! Clark must hurry back to be prepared for that... God bless you, dear Bryn - and I send my loving thoughts to your wonderful Uncle George too whose photo makes me smaile every time I see it... Lots of love and hugs to you from Brig (you take your music instruments with you too, I hope!!!)

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about 1 month ago

hfdjr Indiana

May our Lord bless you in all ways. I am happy to see you are again posting. I hope Clark makes his way back home soon. My Love to you and your family. Harry Fred

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about 1 month ago

FirstJohn51415 Weldon Spring, Mo

Dear God I pray for healing and restoration of health for Brinn. I also ask Lord that you help Clark find his way back home and keep him safe. Please help Brinn and her husband have a safe and successful move without problems. I pray for a blessing of healing for Brinn..please restore her body back to normal function and take away all health problems. I pray this in Jesus name..amen

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about 1 month ago

anim2007 Finland

Lord God, thank you for helping Brinn. Lord make her completely well. Lord be with her and her husband when they move to Alaska. See that everything goes so well.
Lord let that cat find it's way back home.
Thank you Lord, amen!! Anitta
We had a cat that could be desapeared for a week and then return home again, so cats can do it, they are clever animals.

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about 1 month ago

kikotubby

Dear Brinn,

I just happened to be surfing the net and came across this prayer site. The first thing that popped out of this website was your request for prayers. For years I was plagued with hyperparathyroidism. I recall the fatigue, deep depression, aches and pains, irritability and no one in my family understood what I was going through. I had three major surgeries (before MRI came along). One parathyroid gland after the other was taken off. Thanks to MRI...the surgeons were able to locate the culprits. We as humans have four parathyroid glands. I had seven.....one that grew in the lining of my heart, one by my rib cage and one on the thryoid itself. Imagine that. My calcium count was so high that I suffered periodic passing of kidney stones. I prayed and prayed for healing. I am now well and free of my past ailment. I am now a new person. I ask the Lord to free you from your illness and allow you to have a most successful surgery. I ask that His blessings be bestowed upon your quick recovery just the way I was healed. Brinn, believe in God's strength, power and most especially His love. Trust in Him for He will heal you. You will once again be the real Brinn, free from aches and pains, fatigue and depression. You will be a new person and the move to Virginia will be pleasant. God bless you and your family. There must have been a reason why I came across this prayer site. God needed this message to be sent to you.

Much love,

Mary

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