Current Needs

I'm sure this post will evolve as I see what God is doing with it, but for now I will list needs which are pressing, those things which have been a matter of prayer for some time and for which I still don't have a way to pay, as well as prayer requests regarding our non-financial needs. It will be permanently linked on the left side of the blog.

PRAYER REQUESTS

1. The boys are desperately in need of men to come alongside them and disciple them. They want to do guy things without me, and they need to see Godly men just living life, making right choices. They don't know what that looks like. They would like to learn how to repair bikes, lawn mowers and such. They want to go fishing and camping. Mr. Monkey would really like to learn how to build quality small furniture pieces and other woodworking projects. UPDATE: God answered this post shortly after I put it up. A man at my new church approached me about discipling the boys, and they have been regularly meeting with him and studying God's word. He also has helped us get through some difficult days the kids have had recently. He and his wife are both praying for us, and I know God used him to answer this prayer.

2. My van developed a problem over the winter that I hoped would improve in warmer weather, but instead it's getting worse. The oil pressure light keeps coming on at random times, but the oil level is fine every time I've checked and it's not burning oil. A friend suggested a while back that it could be a bad sensor. It's getting to the point that when the light comes on the engine loses power. It's now dying on me sometimes when this happens. I need wisdom to know what to do about it. UPDATE: God has provided enough for me to start looking for a van to replace our old one. I really need wisdom to find a reliable vehicle. The one I'm driving right now only lasted a year. I don't want to have a similar experience this time around. Lord, you stretched the loaves and fishes, please stretch my funds to get us a reliable van that will last for many miles and at least a few years. 2ND UPDATE: I was able to replace the van, but I still need prayers for our transportation. I look forward to the day when I am able to buy something newer than what I can afford now.

3. The kids and I are going through the stage of anger in working through our grief right now. We are all in need of healing from the divorce and its aftermath. Please pray that the Lord would enable us to learn what we need to learn and finish this stage as quickly as possible. And pray for wisdom for me meet each of the kids' needs through this stage (and take care of myself, too), and for those who counsel us, as well.

FINANCIAL NEEDS

1. Dental care--all of us are in need of dental care. Ask if you care for more details. UPDATE: The kids now have dental insurance, as well as vision and health insurance. Praise God!

2. Mr. Monkey has been able to play football this year and 4 Eyes has been the team's water boy. The team they play with is starting up a basketball team when football ends. Both boys would like to play. I know there are fees associated with being on the team. The coach never told me how MM's football fees were covered, but I don't want to assume anything for basketball. So if you would like to contribute to them playing basketball, we would all be ever so grateful.

3. A ministry called Gleaning the Harvest has accepted us as one of the families they represent. If you are not familiar with this ministry, please visit their website. If you would like to contribute regularly to us, or to any other family on their website, it would be a huge blessing.