Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Wednesday

Baby Lillian (Stacie's new little one) will be in the NICU for a while. And as a testimony to the power of prayer, go read her birth story. Our God is good!

Audra needs prayers. She is not doing well and was in the hospital over Christmas. Please pray for healing for her!

Please pray for Emerson. She has another infection in her blood. Pray they can find something to clear it up!

Continue to pray for Gaines' reflux issues.

Jacob is back in the hospital with a respiratory virus. Please pray for the time that his family has left with him to be healthy and happy.

Pray for JJ, he has two surgeries this week. Tubes in his ears and a tendon release surgery on his feet.

Kate has been in the hospital since before Christmas. Please pray for quick healing and for her upcoming MRI!

Pray for Noah and his family as the trial approaches next month. Pray also for his eyes to continue healing.

Pray for Olive and her family as they travel HOME to the US!

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Thursday

Baby Sadie is here! She is in the NICU so continue to pray for her and her family.

Please be in prayer for Stacie and her new little one. She delivered her on Monday, the 21st. There are no details yet, just be in prayer for the both of them.

Ella has been having more seizures, please pray for them as they pursue finding out what is going on with her.

Please pray for Emerson, she is very ill. She had to be life-flighted back to the hospital and is having seizures. Pray for this little girl!

Gaines is having reflux trouble again, please pray for this to clear up.

Kate's MRI is coming up in two weeks. Pray for no evidence of cancer!

Rebekah has been in the hospital fighting respiratory issues, please pray for total healing and that she can go home today!

Pray for Tripp to begin feeling better soon!

Continue to pray for Noah's health.

Please pray for Pierce's family, he went to heaven December 18th. His memorial service is this Saturday, December 26th.

Keep Reagan in your prayers. She is still very sick and they don't know why she is having so many issues. Please pray for her!

Continue praying for Abby's headaches and breathing issues.

I pray that each and every one of you has a blessed Christmas. Please pray for the families missing loved ones, or who are having to spend the holiday in the hospital.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Thursday

Pray for Kristen and her husband. They had another unsuccessful cycle, and won't be able to try again for a while. Please pray for them during this time of waiting.

Stephanie is being induced today!!! Please pray for safety for her and little Sadie!!

Don't forget the prayer vigil for Brody this weekend. You can still sign up for a spot!

Pray for Christian's legs, he might have dislocated one. Pray that everything is ok.

Kate is going through another round of chemo this week, and is having a lot of nausea. Pray for relief from this, and also for protection for her hearing, and kidneys.

Mikayla is still having a lot of problems with her skin. Please pray they can figure out what it is, and pray for healing!

Pray for Noah, he is having surgery today to replace his broviac. Pray that it goes well!

Pray for Jaxson's family, they are in the midst of a possible adoption to a little baby that desperately needs a home or will be institutionalized. Please pray for this baby!!!

Pierce is not doing well and his parents may have to make some tough decisions regarding his care. Please pray for this family.

Jonah has been having a lot of feeding troubles. Please pray for him that he would start eating better!

Continue to pray for Reagan who is also still having tummy issues.

Abby is still struggling with headaches and other issues. Please remember her.

NEW REQUEST:

This is Ethan, and his momma requested prayer for him:

"Hi there! I have a 2 and a half year old little boy who has spina bifida but has been doing quite well until a few days ago when he recently begun to drag his leg when he walks and we are unsure why and I am having a difficult time getting the neurosurgeon's office to call me back. Please pray that we will get some answers soon and that we will not have to have surgery again right away....Thanks so much!" (Update: he is seeing the neurosurgeon today!)

This request was left last week, I apologize for the delay. Let's add Ethan to our prayers!!!

Monday, December 14, 2009

When Tears Fall

By: Rian

I feel that sometimes christians think they are above suffering. I mean, Jesus suffered and died for us so we could have this happy, go lucky life...right? Fortunately that is not the case. Even though Jesus died for us we still live in a fallen and sinful world. A world where bad things happen to good people every minute of every day. A world that is so hard and so cold most of the time, I'm not sure how any of us stay hopeful for the future.

I just know that God is good ALL THE TIME!!! Even when our life circumstances don't seem to prove it. I know we all have questions that we would love for Him to answer, but that is where faith comes into the picture. We have faith that God is in control and that one day we will get the answers to those questions. For now we must remember that He is good and that He will NEVER leave or forsake us.

Below are lyrics from a song by Tim Hughes. One of my very best friends played this song when the women of my church were having a prayer meeting for me. So many nights I would lay in bed with my ipod and listen to this song as I cried. These words were and still are the cry of my heart. When I didn't know what to say to God Tim Hughes said it for me.

When Tears Fall

I've had questions, without answers
I've known sorrow, I have known pain
but theres one thing that I'll cling to
you are faithful, Jesus your true.

When hope is lost, I'll call you savior
when pain surrounds, I'll call you healer
when silence falls, you'll be the song within my heart

In the lone hour, of my sorrow
through the darkest night of my soul
you surround me, and sustain me
my defender, forever more

When hope is lost, I'll call you savior
when pain surrounds, I'll call you healer
when silence falls, you'll be the song within my heart

I will praise you, I will praise you
when the tears fall, still I will sing to you
I will praise you, Jesus praise you
Through the suffereing still I will sing

When hope is lost, I'll call you savior
when pain surrounds, I'll call you healer
when silence falls, you'll be the song within my heart

I've had questions, without answers
I've known sorrow, i have known pain
but theres one thing, that i'll cling to
you are faithful, Jesus your true

When hope is lost, I'll call you saviour
when pain surrounds, I'll call you healer
when silence falls, you'll be the song within my heart

I will praise you, I will praise you
when the tears fall, still I will sing to you
I will praise you, Jesus praise you
Through the suffereing still I will sing X2

When hope is lost, I'll call you saviour
when pain surrounds, I'll call you healer
when silence falls, you'll be the song within my heart



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After four years of infertility and five miscarriages, Rian was finally able to realize her lifelong dream of motherhood. She now spends her days raising her one year old son, caring for her husband and their home. She is also co-presiding over the Amarillo chapter of Resolve. Rian has a calling to minister to women who experience suffering and heartache.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Friday

Pray for Brayden this week as he is going through his first days of radiation treatments. Also, visit his blog for more information on Brayden's Blood Drive coming up next week!

Brayden Alexander is sick, please pray for him to heal quickly and not develop anything worse!

On December 19th, Brody's family will be having a time of 24 hours of prayer for a healing miracle for him. For more information, you can leave a comment on the blog, or send an email.

Elise is going to be a big sister! Considering the complications surrounding Elise's birth, I am moving this blog to "Pregnancy Prayers". Let's cover Emily during this time, for a safe and healthy pregnancy!

James is starting another round of steroids; keep him in your prayers.

Kate has not been able to start her next round of chemo due to her counts being too low. Please pray for them to rise so they can begin. Also, check out her new website for an amazing new announcement concerning Christian author Karen Kingsbury!

Pray for Mikayla, she has developed GVHD (graph vs. host disease). Pray for quick healing.

Prayer request from Reagan's mom; let's keep this little girl covered in prayers:

"We need lots of prayers right now. Reagan has been throwing up for over 4 weeks now and the doctors have not been able to figure out why. They've run tests but nothing is coming back with any answers. The only idea anyone has is that her seizure medication, the one that has finally made her seizure free after 2 horrendous years of nonstop constant seizing, is causing the vomiting. They want to lower the dosage to see if that's it, but I am terrified that this is going to bring her seizures back. Terrified. Please keep it in your prayers that this change won't have any negative effects on her and that they will find the true cause for the vomiting."

Abby Riggs is still having headaches. Please pray for relief from these.

NEW REQUEST:

This is Jacob; he is 3.5 years old and suffers from mitochondrial disease.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Hannah Grace

Sweet little Hannah passed away this morning and is now with Jesus. My heart is so heavy today. Please pray for her family. Sweet Jesus, be near! Hold them close.

Monday, December 7, 2009

update on Angel families

There were some blogs I was unable to look at because there was an error 999. I'm not sure what that means, but I will try again tomorrow.


Carissa asked for some specific prayer requests:
Please continue to pray for us as we continue to heal. Pray that I find after school care for Kaitlyn and that our house sells.
http://keepingupwiththekeirseys.blogspot.com/

Pray for Ayden's mommy. It has been 4 months since little Ayden went to be with Jesus.
http://www.thejonesfamily52009.blogspot.com/

There is a new addition to the Ramer family-Kaidi 6 lbs 4 ounces and she is doing well
http://ramerbunch.blogspot.com/

Brittany is dancing with the angels. Please keep the family in your prayers.
http://tcpreciousmoments.blogspot.com/2009/10/brittany-update.html

There are some ways to help and some prayer requests:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/coltonthurman

Festival of Trees: Money earned goes to Primary Children's Hospital
http://www.thegledhillfamily.blogspot.com/

Please just keep all of these families in your prayers this month. Any day is hard, but the holidays are especially a hard time for them. They need our prayers more than ever right now.


Thank you

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Saturday

Continue to remember Kristen and Eli suring this last cycle of injections. Pray for her appointment on Monday that there will be good results!

Brinley had an LP test on Thursday to check her spinal fluid for cancer cells. Pray for good results!

Yesterday, Brittany went to be with Jesus. Go here for an update, and pray for her family during this time.

Please pray for Hannah and her family. They are going to remove her from the vent tomorrow. Pray for grace, peace, and understanding no matter the outcome. Pray for healing, in the name of Jesus!

Linden's mom is trying to raise some money for Reece's Rainbow before the end of the year....head on over to her blog to see how you can donate!

Pray for Camryn, she has been sick this week. Pray for quick healing!

Pray for Pierce and his family. He is home and in hospice care. Pray for peace during this time.

Jonah has a really bad blister on his lip, pray for quick healing.

Keep the prayers coming for Reagan as she still battles lots of seperate issues.

Continue prayers for abby's headaches.

Thanks for all the prayers.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

URGENT REQUEST

This is Christy updating for JoAnna. Baby Elvia is with Jesus today. Thank you for praying, and please continue to pray for the family. As I write this, the family is with a Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep photographer. Thank you again for praying.

My brother's baby is due Sunday. They have just been rushed to the hospital.... they can't find a heartbeat. My brother is Jimmie, his wife is Sahara. The baby's name is Elvia.

Thank you so much for praying! God, let this baby LIVE and not die, in the name of Jesus!

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