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

Pray for Marci

Could yall be praying for my sister Marci, yesterday she 

had stomach pain so bad she 
could not sleep last night and this morning I found a note 

that Mom & Dad  toke 
Marci to the Hospital at 3:50am this morning. 

Update I just got a call from my parent that are at the hospital and 
she will be getting out of surgery(sp?) soon from having Her
appendix taken out so prayers for recovery are very welcome.

Adam

Bill Fowler Update

There is a little good news and more bad news on behalf of Mr. Fowler. The good news is: he was able to get up and walk around a little in his hospital. The bad news (1) is the hospital is the one in Rochester where he was moved due to the lack of resources for his proper care in the Rice Lake (his home) hospital. The other bad news is that he has the hiccups again. (he had them before and they went away, but now they're back) The hiccups aren't exactly painful for him, but they are exhausting. They still don't have a match (or otherwise) for his liver and kidney transplants. Also, it would be more of a risky operation to preform now, since he's so weak. Please continue to pray, especially for Mrs. Denise Fowler. She's working so hard, and his thoroughly exhausted herself, but she is trying not to show it. Please pray for them all. Thanks.
Blessings,
Natalya

Pray little Kirill Home

Kirill is a sweet little orphan boy with Downs Syndrome in Russia who needs our prayers. Go to the family's blog to read the story:  http://oureyesopened.blogspot.com/

Emily is Back

Praying Friends~

Remember sweet Emily who was battling Leukemia? She has started another blog and needs more prayer and support...

You can visit her blog here: Life with Emily

Bill Fowler Update

Please continue to pray for Bill Fowler. He has not been able to get his transplants and the family has been called. They are all coming to the hospital where he is (permanently) Please pray for God to give them all strength, and for our Church to know how to help.
Thanks,
Natalya

Mrs. B

Mrs. B. is a wife, mother of 6, and grandmother of 7.  She was diagnosed
with cancer a couple years ago, and went through natural treatment
resulting in being cancer-free for several months, but recently the
doctors discovered a tumor (that has grown into a little bigger than the
size of a football - since November) found in a place that was not in the
original area.  The doctors have warned her to begin thinking ahead...but
in weeks and months, not years.  My family and I have known Mrs. B. for
over fifteen years.  She is a beautiful woman of God and she is at peace
about His will.  She is in a lot of pain, so that is one thing to keep her
in your prayers for.  Also, she has a doctor's appointment to go to today.
 I will try to keep you all updated.  Thank you for this prayer blog!!
The LORD bless you all.

~Miss Raquel

House Update

Hey, all, thank you for praying! I don't know our neighbor well (hardly at all, actually), and they successfully got her house under control. I don't think she was home; she's an elderly woman (late 70s, early 80s) and I didn't see any EM's going in or out of her house.

Thanks again,

Pray for Kate

Please head over to this link about Kate - a sweet 5 year old girl who is battling cancer... http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mcraekate/mystory

Pray for her, friends.

Pray for Courtney and Family

Courtney, Mrs. Krause and a friend are headed to China (while the rest of the family holds down the fort!) to adopt a little brother named Joshua. They are having major flight issues...please pray for them!!

Here's the blog link:

http://courtneykrause.blogspot.com/2011/02/flight-troubles.html

A Neighbor's house on fire...

Hi there...

My friend Trini over at everythingtrini.blogspot.com posted this sometime this afternoon.

"Our neighbor's house is on fire as I write this. Updates later. Pray, readers, pray."

Please pray with me, and maybe hop over to her blog to let her know you're praying for her and her neighbors!!!!!

Thanks and GOD bless...

Erin

God cares for the Sparrows...He cares for our Goat...

Please pray for my brother's goat named Tenacity. She has a late-term pregnancy "disease" called Pregnancy Toxemia which she contracted because she was so fat...it is often fatal for the doe and kids.

We love Tenacity and are praying that the Lord will heal her and if it's His will, spare her life and the kids.

All of your prayers would be appreciated.
Jenna

Update on Aunt Connie

Thank you SO much for praying!

 

We heard from her yesterday, she had 2 blocked arteries, one was 99% blocked and the other they still don't know. She had stints put in and they're going to take her back next week for the other artery.

 

Praise the LORD for He is good!

Kathrann

Pray for Mr. Fowler

There is a man in our church who's name is Bill Fowler (name not changed) who needs a kidney and liver transplant. He has needed one for a while now and there has not been any way to get a transplant. It's also hard to the family because in order for Mr. Fowler to live it means someone else has to die so he can get the organs he needs. that won't be easy for the family of the one who dies if it is the Lord's will that Mr. Fowler should get this transplant. We have been praying for this since last January and we still don't have any answers. If Mr. Fowler doesn't get these organs, he will die. :'( Mr. Fowler hasn't been able to even come to church for almost a year because he's so weak and tired that he can't go anywhere. He has at least two daughters and one son (there may be another son too, but I haven't met him) thanks for praying.
Blessings,
Natalya

Pray for Trey

My friend Trey is about to have a CT scan for cancer, he is 16 and has cancer in his leg. A few minutes ago his mom posted this on facebook:  

Well, the week is here. Mixed emotions...So far the tests still show that cancer is only in leg. Will have CT scan of chest tonight. Pray that it is till clear! Very important!!! Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. Trey's surgery will begin. He will have his leg amputated above the knee. Pray that this never returns and he adjusts well to his prosthetics.

Please pray for strength for him and his family. They are also receiving there new baby sister this week from China. It is a very emotional time for them all. 

~Joanna

Dear Readers,
Yesterday my little sister came down with a skin infection and a fever.
She has had many health issues in the past, and so it is hard for her to
fight off any type of illness. She has not been doing well, and so we are
asking if you wouldn't mind praying for her.
Her name is Angelina, and she is 6 years old. We ask if you could pray for
her wellness and peace for my family as we are trying to figure out what
to do to help her get well. We appreciate your prayers for her and my
family.
God Bless
~Adriana