8/22

Heavenly Father I lift up Jim and his wife Nina to you in prayer. Jim has been diagnosed with  Alzhemiers disease. This disease has caused a lot of stress in Nina's life and there are times when she has a very hard time dealing with it.  She loves Jim very much and it has not been easy for her to see the changes in him that have been brought on by this terrible disease. Lord I ask that you wrap Jim in your precious arms of love. I ask that you cover him with your healing power from above. There is nothing that the doctors can do to restore Jim's mind to function normally, therefore, I come before your Heavenly Throne on his behalf, believing that through you all things are possible and I ask for miraculous healing. I ask that you restore his mind to function normal. I ask that he be a testimony to the doctors, medical staff, family and friends of your healing power and of the power of prayer. I ask that you wrap Nina in your arms of love. I ask that you draw her close to you. I ask that you fill her with your peace that surpasses all understanding. I ask that you give her strength to get through each day. I ask that you give wisdom and guidance to the medical researchers as they seek to find a cure for this disease. I ask that a cure be found soon. I ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.

8/18

Heavenly Father I lift up these young believers to you in prayer. This past Saturday, two van loads of young Christians girls from a church in Ashland, Oregon were in an accident. Many were injured, a few are in critical condition, away from their homes and families.  They are in a Sacramento California hospital.  They had just  spent a week in Mexico building, helping where ever needed, and of course, testifying and praying with the local people.  Lord I ask that you wrap each girl in your precious arms of love. I ask that you comfort each one and draw them close to you . I ask that you cover them with your healing power from above. I ask that you remove any pain and discomfort that they may be having. I come before your Heavenly Throne on their behalf, believing that through you all things are possible and I ask that you bring each one safely through their injuries, free from complications, completely healed. I ask that they be a testimony to the doctors, medical staff, family and friends of your healing power and of the power of prayer. I ask for a speedy recovery so they can continue serving you Lord. I ask that you give comfort to their loved ones as they await the outcome. I pray that a GOOD REPORT will be given for each one injured. I ask for complete healing. I ask in the name of Jesus Amen.
Update 11/18/03
Two of the girls died. One of the more seriously injured is still recuperating, the others are all okay now physically.  There has, of course, been much trauma involved around all of this.  Some of the families were un-churched which was not helpful or conducive to peace.  The young youth pastor driving still may be charged with not enforcing the seat belt rules and driving too tired for too long a time without break.  There is no punishment man can impose that will begin to match his anguish about what happened, but man's laws may have their say anyway.  Sorry I could not report better news.  Some of the other youngsters involved, my grandson being one of them,  have come to a new understanding of how fragile life is, and therefore to a new understanding of the importance of living each day for the Lord.  So there are always blessings in some way or other, praise the Lord for that!   Thank you, Pat


8/14/03

Heavenly Father I lift up Sandy and Kathy to you in prayer. They live daily in severe pain. I don't know the diagnosis for their illnesses, only that they need prayer. Lord I ask that you wrap Sandy and Kathy in your arms of love. I ask that you comfort them and draw each one close to you. I ask that you cover them with your healing power form above. I ask that you remove any pain and discomfort that they may be having. I come before your Heavenly Throne on their behalf, believing that through you all things are possible and I ask that you give complete healing where healing is needed. I ask that they be a testimony to their doctors, family and friends of your healing power and of the power of prayer. If they have not accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior, I ask that you send Christians in their path to share the GOOD NEWS OF CHRIST with them. I ask that you open their eyes to see, open their ears to hear and open their hearts to feel your wonderful love. I pray for salvation. I ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.


Heavenly Father I lift up my precious daughter Dorothy up to you in prayer. She is so special to me and I thank you for her. She was diagnosed with psoriasis about five years ago. This disease has been terrible over the years, her feet and hands are broken open with sores that itch and cause a great deal of pain and loss of sleep at night. She also suffers from Hyperhidrosis, excessive sweating of the hands and feet, no known cure for this as well. Along with these diseases comes a lot of stress. My heart ached for her the other day when she came home from work and sat by me and cried. She has suffered so much and there is no known cure only treatments that help for a short while, some with many side affects. Lord I ask that you wrap Dorothy in your arms of love. I ask that you comfort her and draw her close to you. There is no cure for the disease that she has therefore I come before your Heavenly Throne on her behalf, believing that through you all things are possible and I ask for miraculous healing. I ask that she awaken one day with her hands and feet smooth and free of sores, sweat and itching. I ask that she be a testimony to all who have seen her feet and hands and know the pain and suffering that this disease has caused in her life. I ask that she be a testimony of your healing power and of coming together in prayer. If it is not your will to heal her miraculously but through the hands of a  dermatologist , then I ask that you place one in her path  who will be able to help relieve her pain and suffering and give healing to her feet and hands through the use of medications. I ask that you give wisdom and guidance to the medical researchers as they seek to find a cure for this terrible disease that has causes so much pain and suffering to those who have it. I ask that a cure be found soon. I ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.

 
Heavenly Father I lift up Bruce's niece to you in prayer.  She is in her forties and has two adult children. She has been diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune disease called Scleroderma. Scleroderma has no known cure. Lord I ask that you wrap Bruce's niece in your arms of love. I ask that you comfort her and draw her close to you. I ask that you cover her with your healing power from above. I ask that you remove any pain and discomfort that she may be having. There is no cure for this disease, therefore, I come before your Heavenly Throne on her behalf, believing that through you all things are possible and I ask for miraculous healing. I ask that she be a testimony to the doctors, medical staff, family and friends of your healing power and of coming together in prayer. If she has not accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior I ask that you place Christians in her path to share the GOOD NEWS OF CHRIST with her. I ask that you open her eyes to see, open her ears to hear and open her heart to feel your wonderful love. I pray for salvation. I ask for complete healing. I ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Update 8/14/2003
Dear Charlotte, Thank you for the prayer for my niece - I forgot to tell you her name is Annette and she replied to e-mail I forwarded, the one with the butterflies. She really liked it and she told me that she is saved, Praise the Lord. I don't know why I never asked her, I guess I  assumed she was saved because she went to church, Praise God she is.  Unfortunately there are people whom go to church and pray, even read the Bible, but they have never asked Jesus into their hearts. Again thank you. Someday I will share my testimony with you. In His Holy Name, Bruce    
 

8/12

Heavenly Father I lift up a husband and wife to you in prayer. This couple are Christians and they are taking four families to court. These families have some very vicious dogs on the loose and are  not following the dog laws. A pit bull chased after a police woman a few days ago, thank you Lord, it didn't get to her to harm her. The families were given a ticket. Lord I ask that you wrap this couple in your arms of love as they seek to have these dogs properly restrained so no harm can come to anyone. I ask that you place a judge before them who knows Jesus as his Lord and Savior, one that will order the families to keep their dogs behind fences and keep them properly chained. I ask that a follow up be done frequently to make sure that the families are abiding by the judgment. I ask that you place a hedge of protection around this neighborhood and keep it safe from being attacked by these dogs. I ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.
 

Heavenly Father I lift up Rita to you in prayer. She has been diagnosed with brain cancer. Lord I ask that you wrap Rita in your arms of love. I ask that you comfort her and draw her close to you. I ask that you cover her with your healing power from above. I ask that you remove any pain and discomfort that she may be having. I come before your Heavenly Throne on her behalf, believing that through you all things are possible and ask for miraculous healing. I ask that she be a testimony to the doctors, family and friends of your healing power and of the power of prayer. If it is not your will to heal her then I ask for mercy. I ask that you comfort her husband and loved ones during this difficult time. I ask that you draw each one close to you. For those who have not accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior, I ask that you place Christians in their path to share the GOOD NEWS OF CHRIST with them. I ask that you open their ears to hear, open their eyes to see and open their hearts to feel your wonderful love. I pray for salvation. I ask for complete healing. I ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Update 12/01/003
Rita  is scheduled to have surgery Wednesday, December 3rd. to reattach her skull bone. She had it removed when the blood clot was successfully removed but had to wait to have the bone reattached. She is doing very well. Please keep her in prayer.
Praise the Lord. Love Mary Lou
    

8/4

Heavenly Father I lift up Billy's brother to you in prayer. He called his parents to tell them that he has been having trouble seeing out of one eye. He was planning to visit with them in October but has now informed them that he may move to where they are located and find a doctor there. He has seen a few doctors where he lives but none have not been able to help. Lord I ask that you wrap Billy's brother in your arms of love. I ask that you comfort him and draw him close to you. I ask that you cover him with your healing power from above. I ask that you remove any fear that he may be having and replace it with your peace that surpasses all understanding. I come before  your Heavenly Throne on his behalf and I ask that you restore his vision to normal. If healing is to come through the hands of a doctor, I ask that you place one in his path who can help him. I ask that you give the doctor wisdom as he seeks to find the cause for his vision loss. I ask for complete healing. I ask that he be a testimony to the doctors, family and friends of your healing power and of the power of prayer. I ask that you use this illness in his life to draw him close to you. I ask that you place Christians in his path to share the GOOD NEWS OF CHRIST with him. I ask that you open his eyes to see, open his ears to hear and open his heart to feel your wonderful love. I pray for salvation. I ask for complete restoration of  vision. I ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Update 8/9/2003
Thanks so much for lifting my brother up to the Lord in prayer. His eye is better, please keep praying for him to be 100% better and above all for him to come to the Lord. Bless You, Billy

 

7/30

Heavenly Father I lift up Lucas to you in prayer. He is twenty-eight years old and was diagnosed with cancer in his shoulder. The cancer has spread to the point that surgery is no longer an option. Lord I ask that you wrap Lucas in your arms of love. I ask that you comfort him and draw him close to you. I ask that you cover him with your healing power from above. There is nothing the doctors can do for him, therefore, I come before your Heavenly Throne on his behalf, believing that through you all things are possible and I ask for miraculous healing.  I ask that he be a testimony to the doctors, medical staff, family and friends of your healing power and of the power of prayer. If it is not your will to heal him then I ask for mercy. I ask that you comfort his loved ones during this difficult time and draw each one close to you. If Lucas hasn't accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior I ask that you send Christians in his path to share the GOOD NEWS OF CHRIST with him. I ask that you open his ears to hear, open his eyes to see and open his heart to feel your wonderful love. I pray for salvation. I ask for complete healing. I ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.
 

7/29

Heavenly Father  I lift up Veronica and her husband to you in prayer. They are scheduled to leave this Friday, August 1st for Miami,  then on to a seven day cruise to Jamaica, Grand Cayman Islands etc. Veronica is a little nervous due to all of the problems with terriosts. Lord I ask that you wrap this wonderful Christian couple in your arms of love. I ask that you remove any fear that they may be having and replace it with your peace that surpasses all understanding. I ask that you place a hedge of protection around them and see them safely to and from their travels. I ask that you place other Christians in their paths to make their vacation more enjoyable. I ask that you bless them and I pray that they will be a blessing to others. I ask these things in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Heavenly Father I lift up my sister Dorothy to you in prayer. She is my only sister and I love her very much. Three years ago she was diagnosed with cancer, she had a complete hysterectomy followed by chemo for six months. Last year she was diagnosed with a Leaky Aortic Valve, paddles had to be used on her twice. Thank you Lord for leaving her here with us. She also was diagnosed with a hernia which was scheduled to be removed before the problem with the heart. No surgical procedures have been done on the hernia or the leaky valve as the doctors thought it best to wait for her to get her strength back. She recently discovered a large mass in her lower right side and today she is scheduled to have a Cat Scan to see what the mass is. Lord I ask that you wrap Dorothy in your arms of love. I ask that you comfort her and draw her close to you. I ask that you cover her with your healing power from above. Once again Lord I come before your Heavenly Throne on her behalf and I ask that the mass be free of cancer cells. I ask that you give healing to the Aortic Valve and I ask that you remove the hernia. I ask that she be a testimony to the doctors, medical staff, family and friends of your healing power and of the power of prayer. I ask that you comfort her as she awaits the results. I ask that a GOOD REPORT be given. I ask for complete healing. I ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Update 8/12/03
Dorothy had the Cat Scan as scheduled, the lump is another hernia. The doctor has said nothing thus far about removing them. Please keep her in prayer. PTL she is still cancer free. Thank you for your prayers for my sister.  In Christ Love Charlotte
 

7/25

Heavenly Father I lift up Lamar Hudgins to you in prayer. He has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. He was just released from the hospital and was placed on Dilantin to control seizures. He is scheduled to have surgery on Thursday, July 31st. to remove the tumor. Lord I ask that you wrap Lamar in your arms of love. I ask that you comfort him and draw him close to you. I ask that you cover him with your healing power from above. I ask that you remove any pain and discomfort that he may be having. I come before you Heavenly Throne on his behalf and I ask that you guide the surgeons hands and bring him safely through surgery, free from complications, completely healed. I ask that no cancer be found. I ask that he be a testimony to the doctor, medical staff, family and friends of your healing power and of the power of prayer. I ask for a speedy recovery. I ask that you give comfort to his loved ones as they await the outcome. I ask that you draw each one close to you. I ask that a GOOD REPORT be given. I ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Update 8/1/03
Dearest Brothers & Sisters in Christ, Please forgive me that I did not mail this out last night, but I was so tired and hungry when I got back home after 9 PM EDT I just didn't have it in me to type it for you all. Daddy's surgery began about 11 AM and was completed about 2:10 PM EDT, 7/31.  The doctor came and talked to us about 3 PM and told us we'd be able to see Daddy in another 1 to 2 hours, maximum.  [The seeing Daddy is another story altogether.]  Dr. Olsen said once they got Daddy into surgery, what they found WAS NOT what they had expected.  It was not the Non-invasive, ball type, benign tumor, as it had appeared to be in all the MRI's they did.  Dr. Olsen called this a LESION [though I am sure it's some type of tumor].  The lesion had literally grown through the skull bone.  However, none of us can remember positively whether he said it was from the inside out or the outside in.  Dr. Olsen said he is sure he got the entire lesion and that it WAS NOT attached to the brain, but was pressing on the brain [i.e. the seizures Daddy had last week].  It was actually attached to the bone.  The lesion/mass/tumor was sent to pathology and it will be 4 to 5 days [from yesterday] before we can expect the results back.  Until then we have no idea what it actually is/was or whether it's malignant or benign.  They did not replace the bone with a metal plate, but instead put it back [we are assuming after doing something to it to make sure that any living lesion cells were killed, but no one thought to ask that yesterday]. He appeared/appears to have no impaired function, all his parts appear to be working fine.  He told his sister, Delores & I that he got "mule-kicked" and the mule got him good this time.  That's my Daddy, thank God it didn't affect his sense of humor.  Daddy spent the night in ICU and will be put in a regular room sometime today.  Mama just left the hospital and says he looks much better today than he did last night.  She'll be going back after work.  My baby sister, Deborah and her husband, Brian were there about the same time Mama was, and my other sister, Stephanie will be going to see him later today, as her daughter is sick this morning.  I'll go tomorrow, after he's settled into his new room and the onslaught of visitors and such have come and gone.  They are supposed to be starting his physical therapy today and we expect he'll remain in the hospital until the pathologists report is available.  Once they know what it is/was they will proceed as necessary.  We are praying as a family it is indeed benign and that no treatment will be necessary. Again we want to thank you all for your many prayers for Daddy and all of us during the past 7 months, and for your continued prayers that we know will be prayed.  There's a reason and a purpose for the fiery trials our family is going through, and we know that God's purpose will be accomplished for His glory, though we know not what that purpose is at this time and may never know.  But, we fail not to give God the glory for all He's done already and for what He is doing.  We don't have to know what it is, to glorify God.  The extra closeness in the family and knowing that so far He's brought Daddy through these valleys scarred but unscathed are reasons enough to rejoice and praise God and give God the glory.  Again, thank you all so very much .
Your Sister in Christ, Rhonda
Update11/28/2003
Daddy has another knot on his head.  It's about as big around as a fifty cent piece and about 1/2 to 2/3 an inch high in the middle.  Doesn't seem to be tender to the touch.  It's about centered in the middle of the operation area from his surgery on 7/31/03.  A Pet Scan, which was scheduled for the 17th has been moved up to next Friday, December 5.  Also, please remember that my sister's Deb's baby Kylie is due next Friday. PLEASE PRAY. 
Thank you, 
 Yours in Christ, Rhonda
 

7/24

Heavenly Father I lift up Bert to you in prayer. He has cancer and it's spreading. Lord I ask that you wrap Bert in your arms of love. I ask that you draw him close to you. I ask that you cover him with your healing power from above. I ask that you comfort him and remove any pain and discomfort that he may be having. I come before your Heavenly Throne on his behalf, believing that through you all things are possible and I ask for miraculous healing for only a miracle will save him. I ask that he be a testimony to the doctors, medical staff, family and friends of your healing power and of the power of prayer. If it is not your will to heal him then I ask for mercy and I ask that you give his wife the strength to accept your will. I ask that you comfort her as she goes through this difficult time. I ask that you draw her close to you. I ask that you give her your peace that surpasses all understanding. I ask for complete healing. I ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.

7/23

Heavenly Father I lift up Mel's mother to you in prayer. She is ninety-three years old, she is alert, oriented and lives on her own. She has been diagnosed with an Inoperable Thoracic Aneurysm which she has not been told about due to the fact that her daughter doesn't want to cause her worry and concern. Lord I ask that you wrap this precious mother in your arms of love. I ask that you cover her with your healing power from above. I ask that you comfort her and draw her close to you. She has been diagnosed with an Inoperable Thoracic Aneurysm, therefore I come before your Heavenly Throne on her behalf, believing that through you all things are possible and
I ask for miraculous healing. I ask for complete removal of the Aneurysm. I ask that she be a testimony to her doctor and daughter of your healing power and of the power of prayer. I ask that you wrap Mel in your arms of love and draw her close to you. I ask that you fill her with your peace that surpasses all understanding. I ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.

7/22

Heavenly Father I lift up Joyce's father to you in prayer. He has been diagnosed with leukemia and his condition is terminal. Today, July 22nd is his eighty-fifth birthday, he is too weak to go out so his family is taking a special dinner to him and spending the day with him. Lord I ask that you wrap this precious dad in your arms of love. I ask that you comfort him and remove any pain and discomfort that he may be having. I ask that his dinner be a wonderful time for the family to come together and show their love for him and celebrate the eighty-five years of life that you have given him. I pray that you will give him strength to get through this day. Lord there is nothing more that the doctors can do for Joyce's father, therefore I come before your Heavenly Throne on his behalf, believing that through you all things are possible and I ask for miraculous healing for only a miracle will save him now. If it is not your will to heal him then I ask for mercy. I ask that he not suffer and that you take him peacefully in his sleep. I ask that you give comfort and strength to his family during this difficult time. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
Update 11/18/03
My father went home to Glory August 12, 2003 at 6:00 AM, I have been devastated and my heart is broken.  I miss him terribly, I appreciate all the prayers that went up on his behalf. We are critically in debt now, and your prayers would be much appreciated. God Bless you, Love in Christ, Sister Joyce


7/1

Heavenly Father I lift up  Nikki's stepmother to you in prayer. She had her thyroid gland removed two weeks ago because cancerous cells were found and they thought that it may be the reason for problems with her high blood pressure. The surgery went well and everything seemed to be going OK. She had been feeling ill this morning and vomited several times. Her husband was concerned and took her to the hospital, after being there for about a half an hour she had a heart attack and a stroke.  They were able to stabilize her, afterward she was flown  by helicopter to St. Luke's Hospital which has a cardiac unit better equipped to handle her situation. They don't know what's wrong with her heart as yet and they can't get her blood pressure down. It will be roughly forty-eight hours until the doctors can assess the damage caused by the stroke.  Lord I ask that you wrap this woman in your arms of love. I ask that you draw her close to you. I ask that you cover her with your healing power from above. I ask that you comfort her and remove any pain and discomfort that she may be having. I ask that you give the doctors and medical staff wisdom and guidance in caring for her. I come before your Heavenly Throne on her behalf, believing that through you all things are possible and I ask that you bring her through, free from complications, completely healed. I ask that she be a testimony to the doctors, medical staff, family and friends of your healing power and of the power of prayer. I ask that you give comfort to her husband and children as they await the outcome. I ask that a GOOD REPORT be given. I ask for complete healing. I ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.
    Update 7/23/03
Well, it's time for an update on Robin (my step mom) . I went to visit her today in the hospital.  Good news first--she's slowly being weaned off the ventilator which has been placed in her trachea (she's mostly breathing on her own), the virus that originally started all of this is completely gone, she has begun to respond to different stimuli (hot, cold, and pain), and under normal circumstances she's healthy. Bad news--she hasn't come out of her coma yet.  It's really difficult because her eyes are open, they blink, and she shuts them when she's tired... when you're there she looks like she's looking at you and trying to focus on you and her eye's blink and her lips make twitching movements and she's swallowing and doing normal body functions but she's not "there" at all.  Somewhere behind her eyes she's somewhere else.  It's really hard because your looking at her look at you but she's definitely not looking at you.  She's in a coma but not a normal coma.  I can't explain it.  Also,  my dad is now having problems with the insurance company and with the rehabilitation center she's being evaluated for.  The rehab center is not sure whether Robin is a candidate yet and they aren't giving my dad straight answers as to what the qualifications are to get her in.  Also, the insurance company will only cover 45 days in the center if and when she goes and she will most likely need more than that so there may be some serious financial difficulties within the coming months for my dad.  He also has started the lawsuit against the original hospital that caused this situation so that's playing into all of this.  For the first time today I also saw my little sister (who's 6) break down and cry for a good 10 minutes.. just cry uncontrollably.  She misses her Mom and it's beginning to really show... this situation is hard for everyone. What I can say is this... emotionally it's confusing because you can't grieve over someone you haven't lost and you know they are there but it's as if they are gone anyway.  I can't imagine how families deal with people who are in a coma for years and I pray that this isn't the case with mine.  This situation has brought me to my knees because there is nothing you can do except leave this to God.  Each and every day I've seen the little miracles he's doing with Robin and have been witness to his amazing healing power.  He's the reason she's still alive and I truly believe that.  My prayer has been this--that whatever may happen, Robin's life is a testimony to the glory of God and to his healing power. Please continue to pray.... specifically that Robin will come out of her coma, the financial matters as well as the upcoming lawsuit, the situation with the insurance company, and that we are able to get Robin into the proper Rehab center.  Also, just pray for my dad and his health.  He hasn't slept much at all and he's balancing so much right now.  For my little sister and for my family and their salvation.  Me, my dad, and my step mom are the only Christian's.  Thanks so much for all your continued prayers.  I love you all so much and it's been a blessing not just to me but to my dad as well knowing that Robin has so many people who care and who have been praying since the beginning of this whole situation.   God Bless  ~Nikki~
Update 8/7/03
Hello everyone!  Well, what a summer... what's the phrase, "it was the best of times, it was the worst of times."  That seems to be the ongoing theme of my summers for the past three years.  Here's an update on my step mom (Robin)  Two days ago she had surgery to put a pacemaker and a defibulator into her.  She came through just fine.  However, she still remains pretty much the same.  She is still in a coma (or that trapped state that I referred to last email)  but I think finally they've decided on a rehabilitation center for her to go to.  Next week she's going to be transferred to the  for further treatment.  Please continue praying... there is still a long road ahead.  So that's the quick update.   ~Nikki~
 

 

 

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