This is a website I am setting up for my dad who was just recently diagnosed with lung cancer. Doctors are giving my Dad a 30% chance of recovery and my dad is determined to be among that 30%. With your prayers we will get there.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Prayers for my dad
My family and I have been sending out requests to our churches, friends and extended family asking people to pray. When my dad gets discouraged and scared, he tells me he thinks of those people praying for him and it brings him comfort. Because of this, I am setting up this website so my dad can see your prayers for himself on those days when he needs it most. So, thank you for visiting. He has a very long road ahead of him and I pray that you will come back often and let my dad know that you are indeed praying for him. The five minutes you take to do so means the world to him (and to those of us that love him so very much). Thank you for being a part of this.
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You are in my family's hearts and prayers, and we will put in a prayer request at our church for you! Jeff Plost
ReplyDeletePraying for your strength, courage and full recovery Bill! Will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers in the months ahead. God bless.
ReplyDeletePraying for you big Brother. My Church Family also is praying. We serve a mighty big God. Please keep looking to HIM for your strength. HE loves you more than even your family. I know that is hard to imagine!! your little sister, Jennie
ReplyDeletePraying for you Uncle Bill!! May God give you strength and hope as you begin your journey to recovery. Lots of love and hugs, Nicki
ReplyDeleteMr. Smith,
ReplyDeleteI'm a friend and co-worker of Stacy's here in Houston. I want you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers here in Houston. Here's a link to a song that I find to be very uplifting whenever you are feeling a bit down and need to remember that your friends, family, church are there for you. I play often.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SWOmCano7Eit
Sending healing thoughts your way,
Debbie B.
Bill i have never met you but deb is my best friend in the world. she keeps me up to date on your condition. please take care of yourself because there are people from all over praying for your recovery. i have passed the prayer link to many friends. stay positive and be strong, love from florida, kathy
ReplyDeleteMr. Smith, while I am saddened by the news, I am a strong believer that good things happen to good people (as evidenced by my mothers fight and victories vs. colon cancer). This is a battle that you will win. Please know that you are loved by all and will have prayers coming your way from St. Louis.
ReplyDelete“A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done.” -Vince Lombardi
-Matt Keleshian
Grandpa, we love you so much. You are in our hearts and our minds every second of every day. I am so utmost faith that your fight is going to be a victorious one. Please always remember that we are all here alongside you, 100%, if and whenever you need us. You have hearts and prayers going out to you from all over the globe, and so much love is flowing your way. Stay strong Grandpa. I love you so, so much and I know you will pull through <3
ReplyDeleteLove Always,
Megan
Sir,
ReplyDeleteIt is easy to see there is so much love and friendship surrounding you. Draw strength from those around you and get well soon. God bless.
Kevin Krasner
Dear Mr. Smith,
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you and your family. I'm a friend and neighbor of Maggies. I will keep you all in my prayers and spread the word also. May God bless and keep you throughout these days and always.
In His love,
Edward Chade
Dear Mr. Smith,
ReplyDeleteI'm one of the many friends that Maggie has here in San Diego and want nothing more than to give you as much strength as possible to get through this. Feel the support and prayer from all of us. You can do it. We're here for you.
With daily thoughts and care, Carol
Dear Bill, I hope when you close your eyes at night you are filled with the peace of knowing how loved you are - not only by your family but by all those whose lives you have touched. Please do not be afraid; let that love strengthen you and heal you.
ReplyDeleteI believe you will be victorious in your fight against cancer!! The decision to win is more than 1/2 the battle and you have already accomplished that. With your positive mindset and the love of those around you, you will succeed!
With love & admiration, Lucinda (a friend of Maggie's from high school )
Dear Bill...Our prayers are with you at this time of trials. Hang in there Buddy. I know how tough it can get, but our prayers will get you through. We just love your adorable daughter Maggie. I met her through my FP4H program. We are all here for you.
ReplyDeleteFlo
Bill: We are praying for you and your family. Stay positive and focused and know that you are loved.
ReplyDeleteRomans 5: 3-5
Not only so, but we[a] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
I'm a friend of Maggie's and she is one of the most positive and loving people I've every met. She must have learned that from you so keep fighting and keep the faith!!
Jenniefer
I am agreeing in prayer for Bills complete recovery. Our God is Healer and what the Doctors cannot do He can. While Bill is having to go through these trying times He has a great opportunity to be a witness for our great and powerful God. Bill and Family Look for those oppertunitues and it will make the time go by faster and also bring peace and encouragement to all.
ReplyDeleteBill, We are praying for you! We pray for God's grace and peace to surround you and uphold you!
ReplyDeleteJohn & Sharon (Maggie's neighbors)
Maggie's Dad,
ReplyDeleteGod is still in the miracle business.
I pray for your strengh and confidence as He guides you through this w/ the love and support of your loving family and friends.
RBL
Hi Buck, Buck's dad, family and friends,
ReplyDeleteRachael just let me know that you all could use our prayers, strength and friendship as you all move in a new direction. We know you will watch "your family" grow here, exponentially as we all band together to give you "group hugs", strength when you feel weak, levity when you are down and love throughout each day. You are in our prayers and are also in our thoughts each day. We'll be checking in on you, Bill...
Susie (Rachael Holstein's mom)
You can do this Bill. I've seen you beat life's challenges time and time again. I pray for you every day and am convinced some good will come of this. Be strong, and if there are days it's hard to be, reach out to those who dearly love you. We're here to help.
ReplyDelete-Larry
Mr. Smith, My husband works with Will and passed this along to me. I am true believer in the power of prayer, so please know that you will be in our family's prayers. A friend who is cancer surviver shared this prayer of St. Francis de Sales with me, that she prayed all through her illness and I pray it daily now myself. "Have no fear for what tomorrow may bring. The same loving God who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrrow and every day. God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations."
ReplyDeleteGod Bless.
May God bless you with the strength & courage you need each day. May you be surrounded by peace and love.
ReplyDeleteBill -
ReplyDeleteI am a friend of a friend. I got a note today about this page and the power it provides you, so I wanted to add to that arsenal of good will.
I have an aunt who has stage four cancer (lung and breast). The docs gave us a grim outlook of how long we’d have her with us. That was six years ago (next month). Today, she is active, happy and living a full life – with her tumors. It took some time but the docs finally found a course of treatment that worked and her masses haven’t grown in some time.
I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. All I ask in return is that you don’t give up. Keep fighting and know that you have people on your side, you have a full and beautiful life and you are loved.
Vikki Meldrum
Bill -
ReplyDeleteI believe 100% in the true medicinal effects of positive outlook, spirit and a good support system. From what I've heard of you, you are armed and blessed with each of those things. Do not give up. You have the ability not only to fight, but to win. Our prayers are with you.
A friend of a friend. And a believer.
Dear Bill,
ReplyDeleteI am a friend of your sweet daughter Maggie and have been praying for you ever since she heard the news. My own beloved mother-in-law was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer back in 2001 and I know how hard it can be. I am so glad that you have a fighting chance and are in it for the fight. I will continue to lift you up and pray that you beat the odds and bring glory to God's name. Trust in Him and he will give you the endurance to see this through.
Your prayer warrior, Sandy
Dear Bill-
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you right now... that our heavenly Father will guide your doctors, strengthen your body to fight this cancer, and to fill you will peace beyond understanding. What a special time to come together and to call upon the most powerful name on earth .. the name of our Lord Jesus Christ for your healing. My friend, your daughter Maggie, loves you so very much. She is helping with the best treatment possible. Together, with your family, we will be praying. Much love, Janet Ichinose
Dear Bill,
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you...and also with your family.
My mom beat lung cancer over 15 years ago and she is doing just fine.
Love to you and your family.
Janie & Ed (Maggie's neighbors)
Bill~I told you before, and I'll say it again, I didn't meet you in 1996 to work for you at Fibres. I met you so you can help carry out this mission of ours with RonWear to help thousands who are going through the same as you are. This God-inspired mission was not by accident. Our meeting was not by accident. I've never known anyone with a more positive attitude than you have. You are loved by God and in it He will see you through. I'm here for you and Susan...always. Love you!!!! Deb
ReplyDeleteDear Bill, Buck and the rest of your family,
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the courage to stand up to this challenge that has been brought to you and the hope to help keep you moving forward in a positive direction. I can tell you are surrounded by plenty of loving family and friends to give you the encouragement you will need along the way. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Rachael Holstein
"When it is dark enough, you can see the stars."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
ReplyDeleteStay strong and know that friends, even if we haven't met in person, are sending you strength and support from around the world.
Debbie
Mr. Smith,
ReplyDeleteI am Maggie (O'Neill)'s sister, Jeannie. I just wanted you to know that the O'Neill family is praying for you. We believe in God's healing, we believe in the power of prayer and most importantly we believe in 30%. Stay strong and when feeling low, allow the power of prayer to raise you up.
Love,
Jeannie O'Neill
Bill,
ReplyDeleteI am a dear friend of Maggie's from College. She has kept me posted on your diagnosis and treatment. I am also a physician and work with severely injured soldiers. I want to share with you that I am always totally amazed at my patient's recoveries and positive outcomes! I have seen amazing things and I will keep you in my prayers for you to stay strong, resilient and persistent with your journey ahead! Faith and a positive attitude are half the battle....we are all here to support you and help keep up your strength and faith.
Bill,
ReplyDeleteI am an online friend of Stacy's and we have "known" each other for over 4 years now. She was with me as I learned my father's cancer had returned, and as he faced the battle that you are preparing to face. The battle for your life. She prayed for me and offered me support during that very difficult time and it meant the world to me.
I want you to know that I will be praying for you and for Stacy, as I know how difficult your journey will be, as well as how hard her's will be as someone who loves you. I will be praying for you to have strength as you endure the chemotherapy and radiation that will be so horrific, but could also save your life. Know that there are many women out there who are thinking of you now and who will be thinking of you every day as you battle this disease.
With much hope for you,
Jenny
Mr Smith,
ReplyDeleteI am a friend of Buck's and Maggie's. Being an Irish Catholic, we believe that prayer has more power than anyone will ever be able to understand, so I send you this Irish prayer to keep you strong.
An Irish prayer for healing
May the blessing of light be upon you,
Light on the outside, Light on the inside.
With God's sunlight shining on you,
May your heart glow with warmth,
Like a turf fire that welcomes friends and strangers alike.
May the light of the Lord shine from your eyes,
Like a candle in the window,
Welcoming the weary traveler.
May the blessing of God's soft rain be on you,
Falling gently on your head, refreshing your soul
With the sweetness of Little flowers newly blooming.
May the strength of the winds of Heaven bless you,
Carrying the rain to wash your spirit clean
Sparkling after in the sunlight.
May the blessing of God's earth be on you.
May you understand the strength and power of God.
In a thunderstorm in Winter, And the quiet beauty of creation,
In the calm of a Summer sunset, And may you come to realize,
that, insignificant as you may seem in this great Universe,
You are an important part of God's plan,
and a important part of your family and friends lives,
We are your clan,
May "HE" watch over you and keep you safe from harm.
May "HE" heal your injuries and bring peace to those that care for you and love you.
In Jesus name a irish man does pray.
Amen.
-Shannon
Hi Bill,
ReplyDeleteI am a friend of Stacy's - as our little ones (Will and my daughter, Kate) are both born in October 2007. Stacy is a shining light to others, and I imagine you are the very same sort of shining light as well. I am praying for you - sending strength and endurance each and every day as you battle this disease. I'm sending love and best wishes to your family and physicians and friends as well. If it takes an army... don't you worry - you've got one chanting your name out here! We may have never met in real life, but you're in my thoughts and prayers - stay strong, positive, and believe.
My mother was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer and is fighting (as she says) "like a mean, old bird" - her attitude is fantastic, and I thank God for that strong will that is inside of her. I hope you'll adopt her mantra too... maybe you're not really feeling like a mean, old bird, but I hope you might become a fighter of whatever shape/size you want to be - and beat this thing!
Sending my best along to you. Take care.
~ Ansley
Los Altos, CA
Lord, we lift Bill up to You - the Great Physician. We pray that You would touch him and heal him; comfort him and strengthen him. May the doctors be astounded at Your tender mercies and miraculous power.
ReplyDelete"In Your hands is power and might. In Your hands it is to make great and to give strength to all. Now therefore, our God, we thank You and praise Your glorious name!" (1 Chron. 29:13)
Hi Bill,
ReplyDeleteI went surfing today and thought of you many times while in the water. I am dedicating my best wave to you and hope that this will put a big smile on your face.
We are all with you and pray that you recover quickly.
Eric Delamare and Family
Hi Mr. Smith,
ReplyDeleteYou have been in our thoughts and prayers. Currently my daughters and I are in France and we lit a candle for you in the local village church (St. Pierre d'Oleron). The candle is burning brightly. We are sending you lots of love.
Cynthia, Erica, Julia and Eric Delamare
Our thoughts and love are with you and your lovely family during this very difficult time. We will continue our positive thoughts and prayers...... We so enjoyed meeting you and Suson on your visit to San Juan, you are wonderful people. We look forward to hearing some good news soon.... .Please let us know how we can help you. Big hugs and lots of love Sharon, Geoff, Ella, Alida and Milan xoox
ReplyDeleteForest Hills Community Church is praying for you!
ReplyDeleteclaudia here...just letting you know how much i love you. you have been in every single one of my prayers and i know, i KNOW that this will pass. i promise you that you will get through this. there are so many people that love and support you and the love of God and others will carry you through this. i know its hard but you are so so so strong gramps. i love you so so so so much you have no idea! <3 <3 <3 <3 God bless
ReplyDeleteDear Mr. Smith,
ReplyDeleteRemember God’s Word’s in Mark 11:24, He says “Therefore I say unto you, what things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.” We believe it and are confident of the turnaround in the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.
I am a friend of your niece, Nicki, and just wanted you to know we are praying for your strength, healing, and perfect peace. May God guide your doctors with wisdom and skill. May He comfort you and your family and restore you for His glory. Be encouraged that He is stronger than any disease or problem we may face. Isaiah 41:10, "So do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
ReplyDeleteHi I am a friend of your niece Niki, from Forest Hills Community Church. Words of encouragement: When facing the unknown as believers we moved forward by faith, confidence in the Lord's power to protect and overcome. God is the only certainty in this life. We need to cling to Him. Even situations that look helpless are cupped in God's hands. God walks before us always so dear brother in Christ continue in confidence as seeing Him who is unseen. God is our refuge the only One who can help us in our need. Let all cry out to God He's capable and willing. I will keep you in my prayers. Remember Romains 8 verse 28-There is divine purpose for everything God allows to touch our lives. Amen!
ReplyDeletePraying for you Bill during these tough times. You can do it, keep up your stength and rest when you can. We are all pulling for you! Christy (Nicki's friend)
ReplyDeleteDear Bill praying you & your family. May the God of all comfort, comfort you with His abundant love & perfect peace. Remember always that God is your Rock, your Refuge, your Healer, your Redeemer. I pray that the Holy Spirit protect you as you go through treatment & that He would give wisdom to all the doctors as they treat you. God is stronger than any disease, keep looking to the LORD for He is your strength. I pray for LORD's abundant joy to cover you & your family. Love you & your family, Praying!
ReplyDelete"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let you reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer & supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts & minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:4-7 God hears your prayers!!!
ReplyDeletePrayer for Bill Smith from Mary Lou and Bob Landes, Maggie's in-laws: Dear Heavenly Father, We thank you for life, for family and friends, and for your great love toward us. We thank you for your Son's great sacrifice on our behalf, and for Your gifts of grace and forgiveness. Just now we lift up our Christian brother Bill Smith to you for strength and healing, We pray that you will richly bless Bill and lay your healing hand upon him so that he will respond to the treatments and once more have a healthy body. We pray for wisdom and guidance for the doctors who are in charge of Bill's treatments, and for great courage for Bill. We thank you, God, for your love and care. We pray in Jesus' name ,Amen
ReplyDeleteDear Maggie's Dad: I met Maggie about 8 years ago when I help coordinate her wedding at our church, San Clemente Pres. I might have met you at that time too, but I can't recall. Anyway, Meggie was my all-time favorite bride because of her grace, beauty and attitude on her wedding day. So anyone that raised that wonderful daughter is definitely on my prayer list. I pray healing, miracles and recovery for you and strength and comfort for your family standing by you. May God's loving hand fall upon you and yours.
ReplyDeleteYour friend,
Jill Dupree
Dear Bill,
ReplyDeletePlease know that the extended O'Neill/ Shiffer families have you in our hearts as you battle this diagnosis. You, Susan and your lovely family will be in our daily prayers and please know that we are here to help in any way we can.
The truth is that prayer,prayed from the heart, heals, and it is obvious you are surrounded by loving prayers. I hope that all the prayers sent your way transform any anxiety you may have into inner peace and you are comforted by all these voices of love.
May God's Spirit empower you.....
Mary O'Neill. (Maggie's mom)
Bill,
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts, prayers, and confidence that you will overcome are with you and the family.
-kerry cebul
Hi Bill...
ReplyDeleteOur Prayers are with you. The doctors are still practicing their guessing skills.
You can do it!
Bill Hass ( friend and E&Y colleague )
Mr Smith,
ReplyDeleteI have been a friend of Buck for a long time. My family and I have been praying for you every day. We trust in God and know that he is watching over you.
Annie Walton
Dear Bill,
ReplyDeleteI am a friend of your daughter, Maggie, who I met while training with Team Challenge, raising funds to find a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Personally suffering from the disease, I know how important prayer is both during times of suffering and also during times of healing. I pray that your healing comes soon and that you endure very little suffering during your treatments. I know that your family & friends are surrounding you with love & prayer & I want you to know there is one more person out there praying for your recovery...
Rocio
Dear Bill,
ReplyDeleteStay strong, God works in wonderful ways! We will pray for your speedy recovery. With the love of your family you will be well again.
Mr. Smith,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Michael Moore, I am good friends with Buck and the brother of Tom Moore. We have met only briefly before but you were always warm and welcoming to me and certainly to my brother. I hope and pray for God's hand upon you and know that HE will comfort you through treatments and speed your healing. All the best and I look forward to seeing you again soon!
Hi Bill,
ReplyDeleteHope the strength and prayers from everyone including me will get you through. Be strong and confident, never give up and keep fighting, you got this! I wish you and your family the best, my prayers and thoughts go to you ;)
Angel
Mr. Smith,
ReplyDeleteOver the last 6 years I have gotten to know the kindness, strength and gernerosity of the entire Smith clan - I look forward to many more fun times and am honored to offer up a prayer of goodwill for your peace, health and happiness. Please know that my family and friends have also offered their support through prayer. May there be more good days than bad, more laughter than tears and let God provide you with the strength to overcome.
Much love and prayers,
Maggie O'Neill
Dear Bill,
ReplyDeleteWe are praying that you will know that His hand is
upon your life. We pray that you will feel God's
peace and love.
Demo & Wanda Solaru
BJ's parents
Hi Dad- Got this email from Roger Steppe today and wanted to post it for you to see. I will get the book and put in the prayer request as Roger recommends. Love you...Maggie
ReplyDelete"Hi Maggie; My name is Roger Steppe. I am Dessies uncle and a believer for many years.I am unable to blog at this time for we in the process of buying a new computer. We wanted your father Bill to know that Tish and i and the people of the River Church in Centerville Oh. are believing with you all for the very best outcome thru this trying time.I highly recommend the book " Healing The Sick" by T L Osborn. Contact Osborn Ministries, P O Box 10 Tulsa, Ok.74102 USA. Include your prayer request. The publisher is Harrison House Inc. P P Box 35035 Tulsa, Ok.74153. They should have a web sight also. Sincerely, Roger Steppe, 3rd John 2"
Hi Bill,
ReplyDeleteDon't forget that the power behind you is much greater than the task ahead of you!
We are all pulling for you at Rorden & Associates.
May God bless and cure you!
We hope and pray you feel God's love and comfort during this time of your life.
Much love,
Sherry
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
ReplyDeleteNew International Version (NIV)
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (New International Version)
9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Thinking of you and praying for you.
Jenniefer
Smith Family,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to check back in. Looks like people are praying abundantly on your behalf and it is really a beautifull thing to witness. Keep on trucking!
Rachael Holstein
bill, been there done that in 2008 for 2 1/2 months' not a fun time. the results however are great!!!!! Lot of friends and family were very supportive (very helpful) its been 3 years now and every thing is great.So just hang in there, the good times will return to you. friend of deb papae-stanzak
ReplyDeleteJeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD,
ReplyDeleteplans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a
future.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD,
ReplyDeleteplans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a
future.
Dear Bill,
ReplyDeleteAdding my prayers for your healing.
May God and an ARMY of His angels be with you.
Praying too for your medical team.
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Deb Estep
Twinsburg OH
Co friend of Deb Stanzak
Dear Bill,
ReplyDeleteYou have been and will continue to be in my prayers. I am a friend of Deb S. Our God is an awesome God and is stronger than anything that can come against us! Remember that He is holding you all the way. God bless you.
Dee Denk
Bill, we are praying for you to have a full recovery and be in that 30%. Hard to buy into those % since everyday, people who believe they will get healthy and feel better-do exactly that. Miracles happen daily and in today's world with your friend's prayers and your own steadfast belief, you have a good chance...just get through the next few weeks. Please let us know if we can do anything to help or support you more. We are praying for you to have a full recovery. With love and best wishes, Donn and Leslie Goodman
ReplyDeleteBill, your Michigan extended family joins your many friends and family to wish you the best as you face this new battle. The highest power above helps those who help themselves. We hear that you are doing all the right things to get better. Keep it up and the rest is bound to be a good outcome.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you,
Pablo and Nancy
Sent by my dear friend Monica, who does not have access to blog sites from her work place.
ReplyDeleteMr. Bill,
I hope this brief but sincere message gets in your hands and you are accompanied by your family and loved ones in this time.
In the word of God we read over and over again how many people ran to Jesus to seek a miracle healing. People who were healed and even raised from their sleep at the voice of the Lord saying “Arise”. Many of them truly believed He was the son of God, the messiah and others were just contempt with knowing they were healed but did not return to thank him. We also read in Mathew 9 that a paralytic approached Jesus to be healed and the first words that came form Jesus were not “be healed” but “your sins are forgiven” then Jesus told him to raise his bed and walk.
I don’t know how much physical pain you may be going through, how many moments of loneliness you may have experienced through this hardship and how many more moments of companion, strength, prayer and have surrounded you. One thing I know is for sure: The Lord is our rest.
I pray that as you body feels less pain and perhaps is restored by God’s mighty hand, you can already be assured of the AMAZING Love he has for us through our Jesus Savior, our King who carried our sickness and conquered death. I hope you rejoice in the salvation that comes from him alone where he chose to put away briefly his crown of gold and the most precious gems in order to put on a crown of thorns for all that have put their trust in Him. This I know: Living on this earth with the assurance that the Lord is our Savior, our Redeemer, there is always hope. If we depart from this earth but depart to be with HIM our Hope continues is his everlasting glory.
I pray the sincere prayers of those around you and those that you don’t know give you comfort and your heart rest in Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Monica.
Ephesians 4:32.
Dear Bill,
ReplyDeleteI am a friend of Maggie from church and have been praying for God's strength to see you through this trial in your life. I'm so glad that He is surrounding you with the love and support of your beloved family and friends.
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
blessings,
Sandy Wright
From Psalms 38
ReplyDeleteA psalm of David. A petition.
1 LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger
or discipline me in your wrath.
2 Your arrows have pierced me,
and your hand has come down on me.
3 Because of your wrath there is no health in my body;
there is no soundness in my bones because of my sin.
4 My guilt has overwhelmed me
like a burden too heavy to bear.
5 My wounds fester and are loathsome
because of my sinful folly.
6 I am bowed down and brought very low;
all day long I go about mourning.
7 My back is filled with searing pain;
there is no health in my body.
8 I am feeble and utterly crushed;
I groan in anguish of heart.
9 All my longings lie open before you, Lord;
my sighing is not hidden from you.
10 My heart pounds, my strength fails me;
even the light has gone from my eyes.
11 My friends and companions avoid me because of my wounds;
my neighbors stay far away.
12 Those who want to kill me set their traps,
those who would harm me talk of my ruin;
all day long they scheme and lie.
13 I am like the deaf, who cannot hear,
like the mute, who cannot speak;
14 I have become like one who does not hear,
whose mouth can offer no reply.
15 LORD, I wait for you;
you will answer, Lord my God.
16 For I said, “Do not let them gloat
or exalt themselves over me when my feet slip.”
17 For I am about to fall,
and my pain is ever with me.
18 I confess my iniquity;
I am troubled by my sin.
19 Many have become my enemies without cause[b];
those who hate me without reason are numerous.
20 Those who repay my good with evil
lodge accusations against me,
though I seek only to do what is good.
21 LORD, do not forsake me;
do not be far from me, my God.
22 Come quickly to help me,
my Lord and my Savior.
Still praying! Jenn
Dear Mr. Smith,
ReplyDeleteI was happy to get an update today and am glad that you have started the journey to make it to the 30% club. We are by your side with you in spirit even if we live miles away. Distance can't separate all of our feelings and positive wishes for you.
Everything is crossed and hoping that the desired results come of these treatments.
With continued positive thoughts for you,
Carol
Hello Again, Bill. Through Maggie we keep current on your progress and are aware of specific prayer requests. May God richly bless her for this ongoing act of love for you. We are with you in spirit with many prayers at this very difficult time.We know that God and His Angels are surrounding you every day, administering comfort and healing to you.We pray for successful tumor shrinking with minimal discomfort as your treatment proceeds.We know that you are tough and strong, surrounded by love and prayers from everywhere. You are a good fighter and we are all rooting for you and praying for your recovery.Blessings, Mary Lou and Bob Landes (Maggie's in-laws)
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