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Posted: Nov 28, 2009

I feel weird asking for prayers from strangers, but I could really use some strength now.

We got behind on bills due to not enough income and now as a last resort we are facing bankruptcy. We got behind a bit on the mortgage when trying to keep all of the payments up but now after a year we still have been trying to get a loan modification to get caught up. I am so scared of losing our home.

These things scare me so much but what I am afraid of most is my husband. He was diagnosed with MGUS two years ago but some things have changed and now they consider him to have smoldering/indolent multiple myeloma. He also has uncontrolled DM. We are young, in early 40s, and have young children. We are so blessed in so many ways, and I know the Lord will carry us through these storms, but I feel so alone and sad. I work at home and have become depressed. I have been out of touch with friends because we decided to keep this just between us (small town, you know how people talk, especially the C word) and I am worried I will let it all out if I try to connect. My parents both died in my early 30s but have siblings I have talked to about it some. I think the only thing that gets me through these things is that somewhere out there somebody else has it worse than you. If they can deal, then so can I. That and my faith in the Lord.

Thanks for you prayers. I pray he can reverse any more progression and we can get that modification. I am over the BK part, it's been a long time coming, and I have other things to worry about that are more important than my credit score.

God bless you all.

;

I hope things improve for you -- - by the way

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do you mean people in town are calling you the "C word", or do you mean something else?

Strength - oops

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You are so not alone but I know the fear you feel. There are so many of us in the finacial boat with you. Especially in this profession.

I live my days in fear but am praying hard every day and every day I feel like maybe I am getting a little stronger. Some days are worse and I want to give up, and that seems to be the day an angel appears in my path and I know I am not alone.

Don't know if you have access to it, but the group 4-Him did a song years ago, think its called Where There Is Faith. Wonderful words that have gotten me through some very tough times.

Don't give up on the loan modification either. Be a squeaky wheel.

Reconsider reaching out. You might be amazed who God puts in your path to help you. If you attend a church where you feel uncomfortable talking to someone confidentially, maybe its the wrong church.

Didn't mean to preach, but again I feel your pain and I just want to reach out and help you.

You have my prayers.

Prayers Needed - Old MT

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Where is your church in all of this? I live in a small town as well and I know about people talking and minding others business but this is serious and you need the support of your church to pray with you, help you out and understand your situation. Go to your pastor. Talk with your church friends. Do not try and handle this all alone because that is what God gave you church friends and a pastor for. Go talk to your pastor and get some spiritual help.

So sorry... - GGG

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for all your problems. We filed bankruptcy and lived through it but, at the time, we were only renting so it didn't hurt too much. I'll pray you are able to keep your home.

The DM can be totally reversed simply with a change in diet. Sometimes, changing your diet can reverse a lot of severe health problems, even the big C. When I was a younger person, I used to be the biggest hypochondriac...thought I had everything under the sun but, as I've gotten older and changed many things in my life, I am not so afraid of all the "bugs" out there any more. My husband reversed his diabetes and no longer has it. I'm not sure about the MGUS but, have faith... you never know. Cut out ALL meat, ALL dairy, ALL sugar, salt. Eat lots of fruit, veggies, beans, some nuts. This type of diet has reversed all types of disease. But, if your husband is so addicted and he is one of those people who absolutely refuse to change, then even God may not be able to help him. Good luck and God bless.

Prayers needed - oldone

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I read your prayer request and hope the best for you and your loved ones. You sound very strong. Remember that.

Remember that you are not your credit score. A bankruptcy is not a reflexion on you or your husband as people. It happens.

I understand about feeling depressed while working at home. I feel so disconnected sometimes that I scare myself.

Please know you are loved and people care about you. You will get through this. Sounds like you are a very grounded lady that has had some hard knocks. Bless you and yours.

checking back on "prayers needed." - oldone

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How are you today? I am thinking about you and yours.

Are you doing okay? - oldone

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I keep checking your post. It touched me. I hope you are staying strong. I will be praying for you. T.

Reply to All - thanks for your wishes - Chris please keep me strong

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Thank you all for your responses. It means a lot.

I have had some up and down times but I am remembering the season and all that is represents. I have hope and faith in my heart and I have decided I can only fight one battle at a time. For now we are enjoying every moment in this Christmas season.

Thank you all so much again, it means so much, and I wish you peace this Christmas!

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