Matt read this Scripture to David and Kathe this morning and they feel it is God's promise to David and them today -
Isaiah 41: 13-
"For I am the Lord your God, who upholds your right hand,
Who says to you, 'Do not fear, I will help you.'"
David had a difficult night just being uncomfortable and nauseated, and trying to take in the news he was given yesterday. We have a praise this morning, though, and that is that his swelling has gone down!!
The awesome nurses have all been coming in this morning and are so excited about David - Dr. Franklin (chief resident), was just here and he is going to get on the blog. (I'm getting nervous!)
One of David's nurses from yesterday, Cheryl, brought him some battery operated Christmas lights for his tree this morning too!
As Kathe walked down the hall the custodial staff came up and hugged her - speaking little English but with tears and told her how they are praying for David. Smiles and tears, the universal language.
Emanuel (the tech that helped David earlier) came up to her and thanked her for the cookies from Janet and the flowers from Melissa that they have in their conference room. Kathe told him how meaningful it was for her that he was with David yesterday and he told her that he had not been in David's pod this whole past week and was so blessed by the Scripture and Christian music - he is a Believer!
So great to see the Body of Christ in action...
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we are praying for david. thanks so much for keeping everyone updated on the blog. such beautiful stories. you are an amazing family. please give david a big hug from the kistler family.
Hey Bakers, i am here in OR visiting family right now, but Becki gave me your blog site and last night into this morning when I would wake up God would bring you to mind after Satan tried bringing other things to mind (in other words there is major spiritual warefare going on right now) So, to those who are letting other thoughts crowd out praying for David, renew your mind and fight back. I wish i was there with you all and I am praying and love you guys!
Becca Ayres
God is so gracious!
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in all the church and in Christ Jesus thoughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." Eph 3: 20-21
"We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints... For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light." Col. 1:3-4,9-12
All of our love to you... wish we could be with you in person! We will continue to hold you up in prayer!
The Chadds
PRAYING AND BELIEVING. My heart aches not to be there to hug you all!!! Sending e-hugs!!!We'll be singing "HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2 DAVID" 4 sure in our Bible class tomorrow--my sixth graders are so praying and Believing God!!!
"He will be the STABILITY of your times; A wealth of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; The fear of the LORD is his treasure." Isaiah 33:6
"Rejoice always, and again I say REJOICE,..THE LORD IS NEAR. Be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication WITH THANKSGIVING make your request known to God and the PEACE that SURPASSES UNDERSTANDING will keep your HEARTS and MINDS in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:4-9
Shoulder2Shoulder,
Marilyn Ackerson
mackerson@gracetyler.org
David, what a perfect verse for you right now!
I will pray it over you and believe in God's power to protect your right hand. I love you so much
-Lauren
HI David
You don't know me, but I have known your family since before you were born and I have known you since your were born. I grew up with your Aunt Melissa. I used to stop by your grandparents house on Christmas Eve and I remember your first appearance at those festivities! Everyone was looking at the beautiful new baby. I remember your father holding you and his face was pure pride and contentment. I remember him saying to your grandfather that his family felt complete now that you were there! I probably haven't seen you since then, but I have heard updates about your life from your Aunt. My family and I live in Baltimore now, so know that people all the way up here are thinking of you and praying for you. Stay strong! xx00 The Cohen Family, (Kim, Jeffrey, Zack, Lexi and Olivia).
To the Baker family,
You don't know us, but we are also an FBBA family. Our son is in 10th grade, and although he doesn't share any classes with him, he is very concerned about David. We are lifting David up in prayer each day during our family prayer time, and anxiously watching your blog for news. We know that God is unfailing in his love for David and your family. Please know that your story has touched us in such a powerful way and we are in awe of your strength and faith along this most difficult journey.
We are faithfully praying for David, wishing him a birthday that he will remember in thanksgiving for the rest of his life, and for God's mighty power and grace to be manifested through Dr. Chen and his team for miraculous healing surgery tomorrow.
Your brothers and sister in Christ,
The Kurtz family
Dear Kathe, Matt and David,
Well, we aren't in Australia but how is Pittsburgh, PA? David, I don't know how or why I was so blessed to be in your parents home with all the elders the evening they prayed over you and anointed you with oil when you were a baby, but I was and I'll never forget it. Please know that we are
praying for you and "holding your arms up" during this battle. Take care and rest in your Daddy's arms. We are looking forward to seeing God's hand at work.
so many blessings, Dawn Gaertner (and the family)
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