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When I talked to them today, it was snowing so hard they weren't planning on going out at all!

Thanks for all the nice comments.  Beth's "kids" are keeping us busy, and getting royally spoiled!

Now where did I get the idea Beth was going to New York City?  Guess I must have been reading too fast.    Anyway, 14 inches of snow in Utica is OK.  They're used to it and know how to handle it there.  

I'm glad she's enjoying herself and that she and John's mother are getting along so well.  That's always a plus!

Here I come again, with another prayer request for Beth.  The Social Security people seem in no hurry to expedite her claim for disability, and she has now been terminated from her job, "for overstaying her leave of absence."  She was getting some help from Social Services, enough to buy groceries and a few necessities; now they have stopped ALL help.  So her income is now $00.00 with no relief in sight, to the natural eye.  Of course, her bills keep right on coming....

Her Dad had planned to take her to Texas for the alternative treatments, her appointment was for yesterday.  But he had an emergency hernia operation, complicated with heart problems and isn't able to take her.  I called the clinic yesterday to inquire as to what the week's treatments might cost, got some little girl who knew absolutely nothing; left word for them to call me---no call back.  It gets very frustrating.

Please pray with me for some relief in this situation.  Please pray that she will get her SS Disability so she won't continue the downward spiral in her finances.  We cannot afford to support her much longer, and her Dad can't, either.  Thanks so much.

Janet.  Just came on to find your messsage waiting.  Shutting down and going into prayer this instant.  love, nita

Me too!  I will be praying off and on as I work, too.

Me too, Janet.  I'm so very sorry that Beth and you as a family are going through this.

Oh dear, Janet!  It certainly seems as though Beth doesn't need any more problems - but our Lord will find a way.  I'll be including this latest setback in my prayers for her - and you.

Please count me in on prayers for Beth and for y'all.

Ruth Ann

            Here I am

"Never fear, only Trust and Obey"

I want you to let go of something.....then My love will be revealed in action.

The silver and the gold are Mine.


                        ...................



Thank-You Lord Jesus.

Help us to hear Your voice amid the turmoil.

Please Lord bring an answer to this serious need of Beth's and her mother's. We do not understand why we have to wait sometimes but You will be glorified in the waiting.Show Beth whether to reach out again towards the Benefit system make a path for her through the deep waters I pray and give her the help she needs, be it materially or physically.

You said that sometimes we do not receive because we ask amiss.  Please show Janet what to ask for here.
Your Ways are not our ways Lord.  They are beyond our searching out.
Oh Lord Jesus Beth needs help and that "right early"...

Please Lord give Beth a miracle.

The One You want her to have.

Praise you Lord Jesus that You always do everything well. Thank You Lord Jesus...We wait expectantly for You to act.Not as we would Lord, but as You will.

Also Lord, I pray for Beth's Father...these are but the "outskirtings of Your ways"...

Amen.  Amen.

Thanks you dear friends, for all your prayers.  Yes, Jenny, sometimes I struggle with what to pray for, specifically, and try always to ask for whatever is God's best in this situation.

I was finally able to contact someone who could answer my questions at that clinic yesterday, and was told the week's treatments will cost approximately $2000, not including transportation and meals, of course.  They faxed me some information on motels nearby.

I talked to Gunther (Beth's Dad) again, and he says that even though he doesn't have the money just now, he wants us to go ahead with the treatments, and he will borrow the money if necessary.  This is a miracle in itself; because all of her life, he has almost ignored Beth, even though she adored him.  He is mellowing, I guess---whatever it is, I am thanking God for it!  He talked to me for nearly two hours, giving me the blow-by-blow of his last hospitalization and his heart problems.  He is 73, and not in good health any more at all, which is another worry.

Maybe Darrel and I will take Beth; he really doesn't want me to go alone, I don't think.  I may check on flights from Amarillo, but that is almost half-way there, so..........what to do?

Sorry, didn't mean to get so long winded here.  

Thank-You Lord Jesus for Beth's Father and for the "outskirtings" of Your ways..

Thank You Lord for the bigger Miracle than we could work out which is taking place right now..."Mercy and Truth are met together" Lord.

Lord I do continue to pray for Gunther.  You love him too Lord., You have seen fit to use him to help his daughter.Even this smallest turning of his heart towards Beth can be part of her healing treatment. Please "open His eyes" and give him the joy of Your salvation. We have all sinned and come short of Your glory Lord.

Praise You, Praise You...

Amen!

Janet, it is so painful to see our children struggle.  Beth is fortunate to have you and Darrel to stand beside her and help her so much.  I will continue to hold you all in my prayers.

Beth's refrigerator quit working this week, and of course, no money to repair or replace it.  Also, it had leaked and has ruined the floor of a whole room in her trailer........  It seems the enemy loves to kick you when you are down.

We had to give her money for food this week; she has nothing!  Why can't those people at Social Security get her claim approved??  I just do not understand all this delay..........she has not been able to work for over a year now!

She had run out of her pain med, and we had to get her some more, as the pain in her back was becoming unbearable again.

Sorry to complain..........I will shut up and go pray.  And please, would you pray for her, too?

Yes, janet, I will continue to pray for our dear Beth.  I'll go and do that now.

Janet, do not fret, "be anxious for nothing but by prayer, supplication and thanksgiving let your request be known to God and the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus."

Social Security always denies the first application and sometimes the first appeal, but you have to persevere they will eventually approve her claim. I have known of people who have fought with them for 3-4 years. I fought with them for 4 years and never did get mine. Then others have been approved in just 5 months. So just keep on appealing her claim and do whatever they ask even if you have to take it to a Judicial hearing.

I will keep on praying. Can she apply for food stamps until this goes through? Tell Beth we love her.

Marilyn, she was getting help from Social Services, but they have cut off ALL help for her now.  I do hope this gets resolved soon.  It is putting a strain on all of us.

Oh Janet I am so sorry to hear that Social services has cut her off.
that is just terrible.

Father, I pray for Beth that You will move Social Services to restore her help and provide all other help she needs as well. Oh do this, Father, through the agency of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Beth got a letter from Social Security today.  They have rejected her first appeal for her disability.  They say she is able to do her everyday tasks and also to work.  She is NOT.  Now I guess we will have to hire a lawyer to help her get it----even more expense.

Please continue to pray.  This is becoming so discouraging.

Oh JANET...I know how frustrating and discouraging this can be.    I am, and have been, praying for Beth through all this mess with SS and health providers (or not) and medical/physical problems.      There may be more expense to hire a lawyer, but remember they have information and contacts that you don't have.  They'll get the job done.  Also... I understand that, WHEN the money comes through it will be retroactive!  That'll pay the bills that are accumulating now.  Our God is an AWESOME God and He knows just when and how much to provide for your every need.  You're His favorite, after all!  (So is Beth)  

Oh dear, Janet, your family is certainly being tried and tested!  Our God is still in charge and all prayers are answered - in His time and in His best will.  He will provide a way out even though things look really dark now.  I pray you will all feel His touch and His comfort through all of this.

I cannot express how much your prayers mean just now.  I am so discouraged I just feel like crawling into a hole and crying.  But-----WE WILL WIN!!!  "I have never seen the righteous forsaken, nor their seed begging for bread."

I, too, will be praying for this situation to be resolved.
I know how frustrated and depressed you feel because my sisters, both of them, went through the same thing getting disability.  It finally came through and it is retroactive..but in the meantime you suffer.  

Our Father knows just what Beth needs and He is able to supply all her needs...even if it is through others.  

May He continue to give you the strength and wisdom you need.

Janet - there isn't much more that I can add re: Beth's situation, except to say that I am joining you and the others here in praying for Beth and the S.S. situation.

I know of people here who have been rejected from getting disability insurance., and they have had to appeal more than once.  And as others have stated, it does come in rectoactive once its approved.

A lawyer just might be the answer.  What about Legal aid?  Lawyers here give you 30 minutes free, and then tell you if you have a case or not.

Shop around....you just might find a similar situation.

I'll be praying!

After an awful, miserable night of no sleep, and a day of trying to sort out some of these problems, I can report the following.  Beth has contacted a national law firm who do this kind of work, and they are to call her back on Monday.  They do it all via phone and computer, so no traveling will be required.  She also went online to state her intentions of appealing again.  I found the copies of the papers from the doctor they claim they never got--I will re-send them again with requested proof of delivery.

And she is eligible to receive commodities which will help with her food bill, has to take some sort of proof of income/no income in on Monday.

I pray things get moving soon, this is putting too much stress on all of us!  Thanks again for your prayers.

Bless your heart, Janet.  What a terrible time you are having.  I'm so sorry but please know that we'll be praying and our God is an awesome God.

Janet, good for you sending the doctor's reports (again)with the requested proof of delivery.
I've sure learned that the hard way.  I send everything now...the extra fee is worth it...with delivery notification.

I'm still praying for Beth.  And you too, hon.  Moms suffer when they see their kids going through pain.  Aren't you glad that God created mom's and knows their hearts inside and out.  So He doesn't mind at all if you fall in a heap bawling.  As long as it's in His arms you fall.  

"I have never seen the righteous forsaken, nor their seed begging for bread."

 Someone once said that God is never late.  Never early, but never late.  Sometimes it just feels like it's getting pretty late.   I'm glad you are able to come here and talk about it.  You need that.

   Will continue praying.

 

Nita, you are so right about that!  Where could I go for prayer, if not for my dear CP family?

Yes, Moms carry many burdens for their kids, no matter the age of the "kids."  Beth remarked to me this week "Well, I figure you won't let me starve or freeze to death."  So I reminded her that God loves her even more than I do, and He is her ultimate Provider.

We have to take her to Amarillo again on the 17th for a follow up appointment about that thyroid irregularity.  That doctor is still concerned about the possibility of cancer.  Pray for a good report on that, please.

I love you all!!!! ((((((hugs)))))))

Janet, am praying right now as I think about the words....."what a privilege it is to carry everything to God in prayer.  In His arms He'll take and shield thee..thou will find a solace there.  Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care?  Precious Savior, still our refuge, Take it to the LORD in prayer."

My heart hurts with you and for Beth.  

love, kathy

Janet, I imagine the waste baskets in the offices handling the SS Disability claims must be very large and very full as it seems not having all the papers they need is a ploy they use quite often.  Pat experienced the same thing about six months after applying they wrote and said she hadn't submitted certain information.  She had and they either had destroyed it or hadn't bothered to read what they had.  She resubmitted and continues to wait to hear from the people.  

I am glad that Beth has contacted the law firm as they know how to deal with these people.  

I will keep praying for you all.