Sometimes as I am writing
kind of a nonsensical post
I wonder
WHY DO I BLOG?
I tell myself I blog because I want a record of life
for my grandkids to read someday.
I know I blog because it keeps me focused
and I get more things done
(believe it or not).
But lately I have been thinking that
SOMETIMES this BLOGGING
has been taken out of my
earthly hands and is being directed
by
SOMEONE BIGGER THAN I!
I get emails asking for prayer.
Now why is that?
Let me tell you- it is NOT because
of anything I do!
It is from a power beyond mine
that makes
people like my sweet blogging friend,
RONDELL
from
contact me to ask for prayer.
She said I could share as much as I wanted to
about what is happening to her.
Here is an email from her.
Hi Diana, I'm emailing you because I need prayers from my friends in blogland, I hate to ask for help that's why I'm just now asking. I just got home from the hospital last Friday
after a week being a patient there, I had a perforated gallbladder which really took a toll on me, thank God I quit smoking two
years ago or I wouldn't have made it. As it was I almost died late last Saturday, the surgeon wouldn't operate because I ate that day, my blood pressure took a nose dive & I woke up to about eight nurses in the room and five blankets on me and still shaking so hard I couldn't stop.
I need prayers from my sweet friends to heal and keep a positive attitude to get well, I'm so sore:)
She is a lot like me.
She hates to ask for help from others but
SOMETIMES
that is
WHAT WE ARE SUPPOSED TO DO.
So, if you will, please send up a prayer
for Rondell to be returned to full health.
If you don't pray please send her
warm, good healing wishes.
I know she will love you for it
and I love you, too.
I will give you an update on Rondell
when I get one.
Prayers going up-Rondell-
Prayers going up!
77 comments:
Prayers being said for Rondell. We will remember her in our morning chapel prayers too, Diana. I've missed you, Diana! xo
It is a privilege to pray. May the God of all might and power restore Rondell to good health. He loves her so! How interesting that you have received this ministry, Diana. Can't think of a much higher calling in Blogdom.
You are a sweet angel on Earth to ask us to pray for those who are in great need of it.
Praying for your friend, Rondell, praying very hard.
Oh my, poor, sweet Rondell! I promise many, many prayers for one of the sweetest and nicest ladies in blogland. And Diana, you are a shining light for all us bloggers - thank you for sharing your laughter, love and compassion. Jane
Diana, I will pray for Rondell. She needs us all to help . Prayer is such a good thing to give to people we don't even know. I think you are asked to ask for prayers because you are so well liked. People trust you so much.You are our friend. blessings, xoxo,Susie
Praying right now for Rondell. Hugs to both of you! ♥
Oh yes, Diana, I will be praying for Rondell. It is wonderful that she reached out to you, and you know you have blogger pals who will pray for her.
I am praying for Rondell.
Praying God's healing hands on Rondell !
Yes, I too will pray for sweet Rondell. I am so sorry to hear about her troubles. She has always been one of my favorites and is so sweet, thank you so much for asking for prayer for her too!
I am so sorry! I will pray for her. I am wishing her to get well soon.
Kathy
Oh Diana, I'm sending all my good healing wishes to sweet Rondell! I hope she gets better soon.
Hi Diana! I will certainly be praying for Rondell! I'm so sorry she's going through this. I do believe God is using you as His messenger to tell us about all of these folks who need prayer. Thank you for listening and obeying.
You are always a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Praying for her complete healing.
I will pray for Rondell's restored health. Have a great week, Diana!
Praying for Rondell.
We all so appreciate those prayers. I think this blogging community can move mountains. I remember when one of your followers helped with the diagnosis of your grandson. I know that the prayers from here helped my DIL. It seemed like nothing was getting better for Krista. Then all of a sudden I could almost feel those prayers coming in. She feels the same way. Hugs
Oh my, what a scary time. Prayers are being sent her way! Get better soon.
Prayers for Rondell......and also for my sweet friend Diana...hugs...
Strange things happen to people and it is hard to understand the why. We all have a purpose in life,( just wonder what mine is), and you are a person that others feel comfortable talking to.
OMG! I had no idea that she was going through all of this! How scary! I hope she recovers soon and doesn't have any more problems like that. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.
This is one of the things I love about your blog, you CARE and in this world it is hard to find good people with good values anymore. I enjoy visiting because it is uplifting. I will keep her in prayer most certainly! Many blessings to you!
Jill
Prayer is powerful! Sure hope she gets better soon!
the universe gives back to you what you give it......you must be giving a whole lot for it is rewarding you with a very special journey!
EMBRACE it and feel the honor.....
Rondell is in my prayers. I feel honored to be able to join together with other blogging sisters throughout the world to pray together for each other in time of need. Diana your blog is a blessing to us all. A vessel to bring us all together for a good cause. There is much power in prayer and the Good Lord honors your blog and uses it for good. God Bless You . . . Don't stop blogging, you're a very special lady.
May Rondell get better very soon and may her faith as well as ours be strengthen through love and prayer.
Diane, she will be in my prayers. Hope things work out well for her. Please keep us updated. God is good and all-powerful.
I will say a prayer for Rondell that she gets better.
Diana you have a destined purpose to touch the hearts of many people, I know I adore you, Rondell has just had a prayer from me sent up to God's ears. Wishing Rondell a complete recovery to health and thanking you for being the special woman you are Diana. Much power in prayer.
xoxo,
Vera
I am lifting Rondell before the throne of God. Diana, Yours is the first blog I look at every day. Love your sense of humor.
Definitely!!
I'm praying for Rondell, I love the support and love we find in blogging. I'm glad to give it back to someone who needs help. Thank you for passing this request along.
Hi Diana, you are a special lady and sweet soul always reaching out to others. My prayers are lifted for Rondell and blessings to her for a prompt recovery.
Hugs and Blessings to you my friend.
Love, CM
Sending healing thoughts and prayers to sweet Rondell. Also, saying how much I admire your loving and giving spirit. You are a sweet Angel. xo Karen
Praying for Rondell. The reason people reach out to you is because you have such a loving and caring spirit. What an honor that others trust you so well that they come to you with prayer requests. You are a blessing to all who know you. God has given you a very special gift of caring for others.
Blessings to you!
Judy
Praying...........
Louise
I will add her to my Prayer List on my blog. I, too, get emails asking to be added to the list...I send up a blanket prayer for all on the list and I know HE listens to ALL prayers.
I'll be praying for Rondell~
Blessings to you, dear friend.
Nancy
Sending prayers and love Rondell's way! xoxo
While I am "laid-up" with Siatica, I am leaving this comment..... Tessa was here.
healing white light all around you dear rondell! think well dear bean. think WELL!!! ♥
Sending prayers for Rondell! Blessings, Cindy xoxo
Praying for Rondell!
What a frightening experience! Prayers for Rondell! xo Nellie
Sending prayers to you Rondell! May God give you the much needed rest and strength to heal. Have a wonderful day, Diana!
Hugs, Amy
I follow her on Instagram and was a little aware of what was going on, but boy that's scary! Will continue to keep her in my thoughts and prayers for a full recovery.
Diana, This is my second comment..I was wondering if you know what has happened to a blog called Olive Out...I miss visiting her site ..I go back to the old post , there's nothing new added. Thanks for any info. xoxo,Susie
Done <3
Never be afraid to ask for prayer! I know no earthly being that does not need prayer! Someday's I feel like I pray so much God must have a tired ear! I am adding your friend to my prayer list. Please pray for us, we are heading to Kansas in the early A.M., my hubby, Hannah and myself to get Nick home for the summer. We are having lots of rain and I hope we do not hit a lot of bad weather. You are a doll, I will pray for you too! Because you are my sweet friend. :-)
Hi friend, if you have an address for Rondell I know lots of folks who would send her a card and lift her psirits too! I left a message on her blog. Let her know we are all praying. Love you friend! :-)
Praying for her right now! Claiming the verse I claimed after my surgery "the Lord says: I will restore your health and heal your wounds".
It is hard being home that first two weeks and I imagine she has an incision. It has been three months since my surgery and I am so thankful to the Lord for His grace on me. Also, for the prayers of so many. Going to Rondell's blog right now.
Hugs, Noreen
I have added my prayers. What a scary thing to have happened. xo Laura
Diana, I agree that these things come from a Source much larger than humanity. I'm glad that others feel comfortable bringing these concerns forward so we can all pray and send positive energy to those in need. Now, I ask "WHY?" do we hesitate to ask for help??? I know I'm right there too! We don't want to bother anyone, we don't want to really admit that we might need help, we *should* be able to handle it on our own, etc.
I feel honored to join in prayer and wish Rondell peace and healing. What an ordeal for her ~ I'm just so sorry.
xo
Pat
Praying for a speedy recovery. Sending ((Hugs)) and Love from Washington. xoxo
Prayers for Rondell to be restored and healed up. Rondell, last year I had a nasty ulcer explode and perforate my intestine. It was not a good experience, but I thank God I can tell you I am well and trusting you will be soon, too. I pray that you take good care of yourself and rest. I am thrilled for you that you quit smoking, too!
Best wishes and of course prayers for your friend.
My prayers will be with Rondell for her healing...
Prayers are being sent for Rondell. The power of prayer is so amazing. You are so good Diana to open up your blog to those in need. You are certainly an angel. While we laugh and read your wonderful posts we also see the need for prayer especially for wonderful bloggers. You are so kind to do this for others. That is why I love you so.
Kris
oh my gracious, praying for sure, and Diana you are an angel,, thats why we love you,
Oh Diana, of course I will pray for dear Rondell! Lord Jesus, please touch Rondell's body, and bring healing and comfort to her in Jesus name, Amen! I will certainly continue to pray for Rondell, as I have seen the Lord do such wonderful things through the power of prayer. And asking for prayer is certainly nothing we should be ashamed of... it brings me great joy to pray for those in need. And may the Lord bless you too, Diana for being willing to open up your blog to those who are in need of prayer. Hugs to you today my friend!
Prayers for healing for Rondell!
Of course I will pray for Rondell. thanks so much for letting me know. I hope she gets well soon. Those darn gallbladders are not fun.
Hugs,
Mary
I think it takes a real woman of courage to ask for prayers from anyone and everyone! So yes I will definitely pray for Rondell. God is just using you to help people in need - I am not surprised!
Sending lots of hugs and prayers for Rondell!
Hoping she receives all the love and prayers sent via bloglandia. I have learned to repeat these words every night when I close my eyes and every morning when I am opening them: "Every day, in every way, we are all getting better and better. "
Praying for Rhondell. May God bless and heal her. You are pretty special you know, so I see why people feel they can talk to you about anything.
Prayers...
prayers granted,
Prayers for Rondell. We sing a hymn at church that talks about needing the prayers of others.
I am glad you blog :)
I will say a prayer for Rondell, Diana. So true about being directed by God:)
Well, what I know of you and for never having met you, I know a lot...she came to the right person. If anyone can get their point across and is a wonder at communicating..it's you! Goodness radiates from you, Diana. She is going to get well, and go home..and this will all be just a bad memory..that turned out good.
Love and prayers for all things good to both of you. Her for needing it and you for helping.
Mona
Of course I will pray for Rondell. It looks like you may have a new call on your life. Have a wonderful Mother's Day. Blessings, Martha
It sounds like such an awful time your friend is going through. I will definitely say a prayer, Diana. How nice that you did a post for her today.
Have a good week.
~Sheri
Sending prayers. I appreciate that you do this.
xx oo
Carla
You are just the best. Yes, ma'am, I believe there's a Higher Power at work.
May God bless your sweet friend with complete healing!
Prayers of healing for Rondell! Hugs, Leena
Sending up prayers for Rondell. She and I have followed each other's blogs since we first met back when we both were decorating primitive style several years ago.
hugs,
Cindy
I missed this.... absolutely I'll l be praying. Hoping all is better with her by now.
Feel better Rondell. My prayers are with you!
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