Bill Fowler Update

Bill is home and doing well now. It turned out not to be serious (don't know all the details) and he's fine now. :)





Yesterday we got news that Ken Abner's (Mr. Abner functions as our Deacon/Hospitality person) Dad has cancer. They found it on his finger this past week. I didn't get any more details, but I'm assuming this must be a cancerous mole. Please pray for his dad. Also his wife is VERY VERY pregnant and their new little girl is due to be born next week. So there are blessings and  trials. Please pray for the Abner family.

Blessings,
Natalya

Resting in the Arms of Jesus

Please pray for Emily's family as they go through this trial...pray that they also will Rest in Jesus arms - leaning on Him each day.

Molly N. beloved wife, mother, and friend is now resting in the arms of her Lord and Savior where there is no more sorrow or pain.  She died peacefully tonight in a deep sleep without any pain and was surrounded by her family and close friends.  Mom was an extremely strong fighter and was a true blessing to so many people…

Thank you so very much for your prayers and concern for our family.  Our family will always treasure your love and support during this time.  Also, I’ll be taking a little blogging break for awhile, but I will be back as soon as possible. 
Resting In Him,
Emily

 Visit Emily's blog here to leave an encouraging comment or prayer.
Thank you all,
Jenna

Grace's Surgery

Hi Friends,

Tonight I have a prayer request for my sister Grace. First thing in the morning (6/27), she is having two procedure's done on her mouth...I can't remember specifically what the surgery is called, but the more important thing is that with her special needs, this is a huge trial for her. 

If you could please take just a moment to pray for Grace, that would be such a blessing and comfort to her. Please pray for a mighty amount of peace in her heart, strength to be brave and that the Lord will take away her fear.

Thank you all so much!
Jenna

Bill Fowler

They took Bill to the hospital again last week due to some complications with the kidney transplant. He's not in any immediate danger, but he's very tired. He can think clearly now though and is no where near as tired as he was several months ago. Thank you all for praying. I should have an update on him tomorrow.
Blessings,
Natalya

Update on Emily's Mom

Please feel free to pass along this prayer request to anyone that you know...

Mom still needs prayers that her platelets will increase and that her kidneys will function properly. Yesterday, she was a little responsive. She answered yes and no questions by shaking her head and when dad asked if she wanted to see us, she even opened her eyes.  The doctor said something to the effect that these next 24 hours are critical for her, though...

Thank you all for praying for our family! We are so thankful for your love and support for our family.
~Emily

Trials come to make us strong...pray for Matthew

My Grandpa passed away yesterday [June 22].  He had a long struggle with cancer, and we are thankful he is finally Home.  He was a very strong believer.  However, my brother Matthew [age 14] is struggling so much with this.  He likes to keep his feelings hidden, and won\'t talk to anyone about this, not even my parents or a pastor.  He struggles a lot in his Christian walk and this has been painful for all of us.  Please be praying for him and the rest of my family as we go through this time of mourning...

In Christ,
~Hannah Grace
http://walkinthytruth.com

Emily's Mom is in the Hospital - Pray for their Family

Please be praying for my mom and the rest of our family... 

 

Mom had chemo last Monday and on Thursday, she woke up with a terrible sore throat. She had a reaction to the chemo and it's called chemo mucositis. She wasn’t able to eat or drink for a few days because of it so she got really dehydrated.

My dad took her to the ER Saturday morning and they said that she was dehydrated and she has pneumonia. She hasn't eaten since Thursday because it hurts to eat, so she is really weak. She has been eating ice, but that is definitely not enough. The goal for the week is to help her throat to feel better, so she can talk without hurting, get her pneumonia under control, and to get her to eat food again.
 
Under the circumstances she is doing well but it's hard to see her like this. They did put her on oxygen yesterday because her throat is extremely swollen, so her breathing levels were up and down. When we left the hospital last night, she was doing better than when Katie got there earlier, but she said it was pretty scary earlier. I had something to do all day to keep my mind of everything, so I'm glad I wasn't there at that time. We have already had quite a few breakdowns. We have never seen her like this before and it’s really scary. I know that God is in control of everything that happens, but it’s hard to trust that everything is going to be alright when it feels like everything is falling apart.

That's about it for now. Her main doctor comes back today (he has been on vacation), so we will find out more.

I'll keep you updated! Thank you for all your prayers and concern.
In Christ,
Emily

Update: Car Accident

Just wanted to send an update about the family that we posted about here.  I got to see the older son last night and he looks so so good!!  He is healing well and his face looks incredible for what he has been through.  The therapists are really impressed with his progress and he says that the prayers have really helped.  God is in this!  We all kept hugging him... there were tears of thankfulness. 

Thank you all for your continued prayers for their healing as they adjust to life without the others.  I can't imagine what they're going through but I know the peace of the Lord can do things bigger than what we could ever humanly imagine.  We had a bunch of rubber bracelets made with their names and God has opened a lot of doors to share the gospel through this.  I am so thankful how much they loved and followed the Lord.  We don't understand but we trust. They are trusting and leaning on faith and God is holding them in the palm of His Hand.  

Can't wait for you guys to meet them in heaven.

Thanks so much!  Praying for all of you!

Missions trip to Guatemala

About a week from now a group from my church is going on a mission's trip to Guatemala. Please pray for safety, that we wouldn't get discouraged no matter what happens, and most importantly that God would open the hearts of the people to the gospel. Thank you.

Kristin

Praising God for Bill Fowler's Healing!!

Yesterday our church got a wonderful surprise. Pastor had just told us that Bill Fowler had returned home after a successful surgery, and we should be praying for them. Two minutes later in walked Bill and Denise. They all got claps and cheers. Bill looked really really good too. He was walking with a cane, but he was aware and alert and happy and not so tired. :) Here's the cover of what all's happened.

9 weeks ago the doctors told Denise Fowler (Bill's wife) to call the children, to say their farewells.
Three weeks ago They found a liver match for him. The nurse said she has rarely seen someone get a transplant that late, but Denise knew why. Several weeks before Bill's brother had died. He was several years younger and wasn't a Christian. Bill and Denise didn't know why he went, but he did. Then Denise said as she was praying one night for Bill she heard God say He wouldn't be taking him away. That Bill would be healed. And God did heal him.
Yesterday Bill Fowler and Denise walked into church with smiles on their faces and joy in their hearts. They were welcomed with hugs and kisses and praising and cheering and clapping.

One of the most special things I've ever seen in my life happened that Sunday. Pastor had finished speaking and we were having communion and while the plates were being passed I looked up and over to Bill. He was looking at the thin wooden cross that's embedded in the wall behind the pulpit (just for clarity it's not a crucifix it's just a plain wooden cross) and there was this light in his eyes. He had on a soft smile and you could see he was thanking Jesus.

Blessings,
Natalya

THANK YOU ALL FOR PRAYING! 

Trusting the Lord in Every Situation ... Antoinette's Grandma

*This update is from Antoinette on her Grandma who is finishing her race here on earth. Please pray for Antoinette and her family who are living with their grandparents to care for them...it is especially difficult because they have a very close relationship, but as you will see from the prayer request below, they are trusting the LORD and have a very precious outlook on the situation* ~Prayer Team

Grandma is doing much better, but still very weak and know our days with her are few in number and cherish every moment we have with her.  She has her good days and rough days, but over all she is in such good spirits and is such a trooper with all she has been through.  What a blessing to know she will be in Paradise and will see her again one day.   Now that we have officially moved in with our grandparents, life seems to be slowing down a little for at least a short time (knowing what lies ahead after grandma passes away) and take every moment to use for God’s glory and be as productive as we can!  We still hope to move to the south someday in the future, but for now our place is here in a senior mobile home park with my grandparents caring for grandma.  After that, only the Lord knows and we rest in His sovereign timing in everything.  What an amazing God we serve that can use circumstances like these to teach us so much and instead of tearing us down or making us depressed, it is doing the opposite and growing us in our knowledge of the Savior, and all we can do is give Him the glory and thank Him for this unexpected, blessedly chaotic life we live! ~Antoinette

Prayer for family [tragic car accident]

Hey guys!  I know this was spread around about the emergency prayer request a few weeks ago here (reposted below) of the family who lost three people in a car accident.  Just an update that the older son is now home and on the way to recovery!  Please continue to keep them in your prayers as they adjust to life without their daddy, little brother and youngest sister.  They love the Lord and their faith is a tremendous testimony through this time.  There are many opportunities where God is using this as a way to share the gospel with many hurting.   Thank you all for your continued prayers for healing and comfort through this time.

[may 4 2011] Hey guys.  My heart is breaking as I write this and there are many tears falling around this entire county....  some of our dear friends in 4-H were in a terrible accident tonight.... The dad did not make it.  Neither did one of the sons... the son that my brother has spent so much time with over the years during county fair.  The older son and little girl are in critical condition.  The mom is also in fair condition.  Please please please pray.  We don't have all the details... They love the Lord and are Christians.   Please pass the word.  They need all the prayer they can get.

UPDATE 9:45 PM:  The older son is now in stable condition and the little girl remains in critical. 

UPDATE 10:02 PM:  The older son is currently being operated on and looks like he is going to make it.

UPDATE 10:19 PM:  It looks like the older son is going to pull through.  

NO UPDATES so far: 10:40 PM 

UPDATE 11:00 PM:  The little girl is still with us... 

UPDATE 11:10 PM:  The older son is doing the same... God isn't finished with him.. looks like he is going to make it!! 

UPDATE 6:04 AM:  no other news 

UPDATE 5-5-2011 5:40 PM:  The little girl is a little better and holding her own.. the older son is going back into surgery tonight for some surgery on his face.. thank you all for your continued prayers.  

UPDATE 5-6-2011 9:50 AM:  The older son was in surgery last night at 7 to reconstruct his lower jaw.  He is stable.  The little girl is still on full life support and stable.  Please keep praying! 

UPDATE same day 7:33 PM:  The little girl is still in critical but stable condition.  The older son's surgery went well - he wants to go home - but there will definitely be more days in the hospital as he has a lot of healing to do.

UPDATE 5-8-2011 afternoon:  Jessa is now with Jesus... with her brother and daddy.... no more pain.  forever with the Lord.  We love you so much Jessa.  This is not goodbye... we will see you again.