Good morning ... I have been up for most of the night praying for Laura and Jon, and of course, Lindsay Bear.
Last night one of the doctors came in to meet with the kids and basically dumped a whole lot of bad news on them. The news seemed to be inconsistent with the reports that they had been receiving throughout the day, and of course, was very grim and confusing.
The difficult part was that the doctor was implying that they were not comprehending the severity of Lindsay's situation and even the fact that they had faith that things could turn around.
If what this doctor said is indeed true, the picture he painted is very grim. The lung is in very serious condition, which means that they could also be facing a lung transplant. The mitral valve seems to be worse not better. In other words, if his report is true -- we are at 11:59.
Jon and Laura know that Lindsay's life is hanging in the balances. They know that every day that she is still here, that this is a gift from God. I do not believe that they are hanging on to false hope -- they are trusting in the sovereignty of God, and waiting on Him to do what is best for Lindsay.
My prayer throughout the night is that God would bring CLARITY to the situation. Pray that Dr. Mayer or Dr. Emani will either confirm the report or that be able to put things into perspective.
Pray for God's peace to fill Laura and Jon's heart today. Pray that He will replace doubt and fear with faith and hope! Laura and Jon "May the God of your hope so fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound and be overflowing (bubbling over) with hope." Romans 15:13 (Amplified Bible)
We have said it many times in the past several weeks ... we are humbled and overwhelmed with the outpouring of love, encouragement, and most of all, your prayers for Lindsay and our kids. People all around the globe have been talking to God about this precious little girl. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
If you sign on the blog today, please don't just read the blog -- stop and take a minute to even write a line to the kids. I think your encouragement will be very important for them today.
73 comments:
I just wanted to let you know that I pray for your sweet Lindsay many times throughout the day. This morning my prayer was for her as soon as I woke up. Each day I can hardly wait to check the blog when I get home from work to see what God has been up to in her life.
Today, I am in Cedarville, OH, getting ready for my daughter's college graduation, and was so thankful that the hotel had a computer access so that I could check up on your family.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers daily.
Laura and Jon...I awoke during the night and immediately thought of all of you. I hadn't read the blog yet and now realize what a night you must have spent, but God gave me the thought that without this situation so many people would not have been introduced to our precious Lord and the blessed and strong faith you and your family have shown. Your family may be the only Chriastians these people would ever have been introduced to. Your precious angel has touched my heart and is in my thoughts constantly. I will pray for God's miracle as you realize He is our hope and strength. God bless, Melanie Vara (Whiting Bible Church)
Praying throughout the night for Lindsay bear. The Lord keeps her on on hearts for a reason. She is His precious daughter. Please know that we are sending you virtual hugs and actual prayers.
Love Pam and fam
Laura and Jon,
You both are an example of how faith can sustain us through everything. Your courage has been an inspiration to me. I pray for Lindsay and your whole family constantly. I have some get well cards from the kids that I will try to bring down this weekend. We may not understand, but God knows what He is doing. Lindsay has already touched so many lives, as have you both. My love and prayers are with you.
Stephanie Ireland
Good Morning Laura and Jon, Thank you for letting us go thru this with you. From a parent of 2 I want you to know that I've grown to love with a deeper love thanks to you guys. I'm greatful to the Father in heaven for the family he gives us. Praise Him. Your brother and sister Robby n Terri
Sending heartfelt prayers and love to precious little Lindsay, Jon, Laura and all of her loving family.
We will continue to bow our knees in prayer to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think. (EPH 3:20)
Joanne
Dear Lindsay Family,
We wanted to let you know that prayers and love are being sent day and night, night and day. You must know in your hearts that GOD IS what is holding us all together, lean on him, trust him and have faith that HE will lead the way. Our love to you and family.
We are continuing in prayer for you all. Like many others, the first thing we do each day and throughout the day is to check the blog so that we are better able to pray.
Ed & Ruth
Jon, Laura and entire Groen family,
It's one of those dark times when the earthly news would tell us the Lord is the furthest yet, as we know, He is the closest. Besides longing to fill your hearts with promise, am sure He's also whispering quietly in little Lindsay's ear, with her every step of the way.
Praying with you that He would will a wonderful miracle amongst this challenging news.
Love you guys,
The Capalbo's
Jon, Laura, Tanner and the Welte and Groen families
Our thoughts, prayers and hugs are with you all. Your families have been such a witness to us all. We will continue to pray for you God's peace, comfort and stength be with you. We're praying for you LIndsay bear. We love you all.
Susie and Steve
Dear Laura, Jon, and entire Groen family, I pray for clarity and comfort for you and I know that God is watching over Lindsay and has a plan for her life. Psalms 77:13-14 states; Your ways, O God, are holy. What god is so great as our God? You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples. I have faith that God has a purpose for Lindsay's life and I look forward to the day when I can finally meet her and give her the hug that I have been waiting to give this courageous little girl!
Laura, Jon, and Family
My heart is just aching for you and sweet Lindsay baby. You all have been on my mind and in my prayers a million times a day. I thank you so much for the blog, so we can travel this journey with you, and pray specifically. May God grant you his amazing peace, and continue to sustain you. I also pray for Tanner during this time, that he will feel a great sense of love and peace as well. What an incredible example you all are setting for him!
Maybe this doctor who dropped the big bomb on you is a non Christian who needs to be "wowed" by God's healing power!
Mary Conway
Jon and Laura - I believe God is prompting people to pray for little Lindsay, even waking some like me (non morning people) early to pray.
As it says in Matthew - "I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, 'Move from here to there' and it will move." I have seen and been amazed by your faith, trust, and hope in God over the past few weeks. Hold on to that faith no matter what is said to you.
I also encourage you as it says in Romans "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Well, I know you love him - and I believe that even at her young age Lindsay does too. We don't know his purpose, or why you have been called to it - but we do know that someday we will understand. We know that in all things we will be able to find the good.
You have been an amazing witness to everyone you come in contact with. Some may feel you have too much faith - when you hear that remember that mustard seed!
We love you and are praying for you! The Eisners
Dear Lindsy,
I had a little girl just like you sweet and adorable.She also was in the hospital and we prayed continually for God to be with her.The medical team saw my wife and my faith and were amazed at our "peace"God is with you Lindsay and so is his people.God bless you.My prayers are continual
Dear Ones,
I check the blog frequently and hesitate to write each time because I check it so often. However, I just want you to know you are never far off from our thoughts. There are some who can't get through to the blog, so I copy the updates and forward them on to others.
I have no idea what the last doctor's report means, but I do know our God. I know that He is able to heal Lindsay. He created her and He is in charge of what happens next. So we'll just keep watching and keep praying for His perfect will for all of you. Just know we are with you and praying with you constantly.
In His mercy,
Marilyn and Glen
Please know we are continuing in our prayers for more miracles for Lindsay. Each morning, first thing, God brings Lindsay to mind and I pray for her. God IS able to do abundantly more than we can ask or imagine. We will continue to check the blog throughout the day. Bill, thanks for being so faithful in the updates.
With love and much prayer,
Scott and Jill
To all of you, our prayers continue day and night. God hears, that is our comfort. Regardless of what today holds you know the One who holds it. Your doctors have no idea Who is holding you together through all of this and Who holds little Lindsay's little heart dearer than anyone. He is in the presence of The Father when he interacts with you, though he may not realize it, that alone should WoW, him. He sees only the physical part of Lindsay. Father, open his eyes with understanding, and continue to uphold these we love with your sustaining grace.
Thank you for the continual updates. It may not be easy to keep them coming but we all are living this with you by them. Thank you. May our love reach out and hug you today.
Tim and Pat
Dear Jon, Laura and all,
We read today's blog with sorrow and deep care. We love you guys and plead with the Lord to give you a grace that you cannot comprehend, a grace that allows you to rest so very completely in the perfection of His wisdom and fullness of His love that you will know only peace and strength.
Dear and sovereign Lord, hold this dear family in your hands and help them to feel safe and so very loved by you that they will know complete trust. Keep them in the place of peace, in the assurance that you never fail, never forsake and never forget those you love.
Jon and Laura: our hearts ache and hope at the same time for we know that you know Whose you are.
With all our love.
Tim and Gayline
Jon & Laura,
Your faith has been an inspiration to us & to 1000's who check this blog & to the staff & families at BCH. God put you there for a reason. May He hold you in his arms. We pray that Dr. Mayer will clarify the situation for you. Special healing prayers for Lindsay & special hugs for Tanner. Love, U Warren & A Elaine
Dear Laura & John,
Your love and faith have been a beautiful testimony to us all. Jesus gives peace that passes all understanding and you surely have shown what that is like in the midst of the storm. God bless you.
Thank you for sharing so much with us and making us all one family who love lindsay.
Praying for the whole family.
Love, hugs & prayers,
Miriam
Welte and Groen Family,
we continue to lift all of you to the throne of Grace. Today, we will pray for clarity and peace. We know that God is in control. we will pray continually, constantly, for His will and His peace.
the roberts family
Ps. 89:8-"O Lord, God Almighty, who is like you? You are mighty, O Lord, and your faithfulness surrounds you."
Along with praying for strength and comfort for all of you, today I will continue to focus my prayers on the Lord's mighty hand ridding Lindsay of the infection so that all the other options are available.
Love to all of you,
Karen
I know that some day, God WILL heal Lindsay. I pray fervently that this healing will come on this earth. I know that He is able to do this. I pray for God's will to be made abundantly clear to the family and to the doctors/medical staff. I pray for your strength as you wait to see how God will work in this situation. God knows all and sees all, and He loves you all more than you can possibly imagine. I will be praying throughout the day.
Melanie Lyons
NJ
I woke this morning and the first thing I wanted to do was check this blog. I have been praying constantly for all of you and Lindsay. Today I pray for clarity in addition to healing. I pray for you to continue strong and to constantly feel God's presence.
Love,hugs and prayers,
Liz Tompkins
My first thought when I read about the new doctor's comments were I Cor 1:18 "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing ...". It could be that he has not looked into the face of faith and does not understand it. But we know, Gal 5:6b "The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love".
So we will continue in our faith, knowing that God has a plan. We are not naive about the gravity of the situation. We just know the author of life and his power and will bow only to Him.
I am praying not only for all of you and Lindsay but for Drs Mayer, Brown, Emani and this unnamed doctor. May God be praised.
Lovingly, ncd
Jon and Laura, You are depending on the Lord and know that everything He does is good. You do not know what HE is doing through all of this, but HE will continue to bring you through. Stay close to HIM. He is unchangeable...our only stability in this world!
We continue to pray for Lindsay, for both of you, for Bill and Jan and Warren and Phyllis.
Jim and Eileen Patterson
God is being glorified through your families and through Lindsay. You are such a testimony of God's grace to all those around you -- even to the doctor's who cannot understand where your peace and strength are coming from. You ARE the "fragrance of Jesus" to all those around you. May His joy and peace and endurance be your rock today. And we continue to pray that God will WOW the doctors through Lindsay's life and your love for her. Scott & Debbie Stengele
Jon, Laura,and the entire family,
Our hearts are aching for you this morning and we continue to hold you up in prayer. We check the blog about a million times a day, so know that you are continually in our thoughts!
Love, Jon, Kristen, and Liam
Jon & Laura,
God has created us to poses great hope.
In Psalm 119:74,114 Our Lord promises us this;
May those who fear you, Lord, rejoice when they see me, for I have put my HOPE in Your word...You are my REFUGE and my SHIELD; I have put my HOPE in Your WORD.
This scripture too was shown to me this morning.
Reckless words pierce like a sword, (you may have felt this after hearing what this doctor had to say to you) but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:18
I believe you are amongst the wise and you also have stronge christian men and women offering their love, their support. They counsil you both in each day, remembering to share with you the promises of our Savior. This morning I also found this promise for healing.
"For you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness WILL RISE with HEALING in its wings," says the Lord.
Malachi 4:2
This morning I was shocked to read what Bill had to say. When I opened the comments I was then hugged by scripture writen by His believers, His hopeful and faithful followers.
Jon and Laura let Jesus hold you today, rest in His arms of healing.
Lindsay is continually on my mind, I think of her as soon as I wake, I pray for her through out the entire day. As I lay my head down each evening I pray for you all again. I am usually a good sleeper and sleep straight through the nigh (if Isaiah doesn't wake up)and yet some nights I find myself waking. The night before last I awoke to this song.
Our God is an awesome God He reigns from heaven above,
with His wisdom and His love our God is an awesome God...
Our God is an..AWESOME..GOD!!
This has been my song for the last few days, I will continue to praise Him and pray to Him I promise.
Lindsay...Jesus kisses you everyday, I do too.
I love you all very much you are forever etched on my heart.
With all my love,
Carrie
Still praying in Delaware!
Jon and Laura,
We lift you up to the Father as you continue to lean on Him. We firmly believe that God is in control, and His purposes will be accomplished. Emily asks many times a day (as we check the blog), "How is Lindsay." Our little girl is lifting your little girl in prayer. Your strength and faith have been an example to our family. Continue on in the strength of the Lord.
Jon, Cheri, Emily and Ian Wilson
PRAY WITHOUT CEASING!!! That is what we will continue to do for little Lindsey. As I read the blog this morning I cried as I imagined you have done many times throughout this process. I know your pain must go very deep as you hear this dicouraging news, but don't lose hope. I believe in the power of prayer! God is sovereign and we must trust in His Word to give comfort in times like these.
Laura and Jon, you have both been such a true testimony to many all over the world. Keep looking to the God of All Comfort!! He will hold you up.
Glen has been posting messages for us but today I felt compelled to tell you personally that I love you both and am praying for you both and Lindsey morning, noon and night...and will not cease!
Love Genine Zigrang (for us all)
Dear Laura, Jon, Bill, Jan and all of the rest of you:
Extra praying today for the abounding victory of peace and courage and a greater clarity of the concerns with reference to the reports on Friday.
Our Lord is being magnified through you and He will manifest His grace to you.
With Our Love,
Bob and Amelia Alderman
To Jon and Laura, the Welte's and the Groens,
I check the blog three times a day, this has been an amazing journey God is sending us all on. Lindsay and your family has been in my prayers 24/7. When I hear how many hits the blog gets and all the people who pray it brings me to tears. Your families have touched so many people, and now the people have a chance to touch your family. Never give up hope.
Kids are tougher than you think.
And our God is bigger than anything!! Know that the whole world is praying for Linsay Bear.
We love you guys, and we lift you in prayer. Love, Kim Murawski
You might be in the hospital but you are in God's waiting room.
Don't give up - God hasn't! He will bring clarity to the picture.
Allen & Marilyn
We checked the blog before we went to bed last night and I just checked the blog this morning, and received the overwhelming report of the doctor. Know that we are praying with you and for you.
Love in Christ,
Del and Gwen G.
Laura and Jon,
God is in control. I am thankful that you have been able to show his love to those around you and witness even when your head is spinning from all the medical news. God is good. He has and continues to give peace. He WILL transform Lindsay's body.
There are many of us that check on Lindsay's progress and are taking the journey with you in prayer and thought. I am sick with the thought that this could just as easily been one of my children and am humbled by your response.
Thank you again for your faithfulness.
We hope against hope. Our hearts are tied with yours as you pass through these waters of unceratinty. We hold you up as only love can do in this time of unbelievable demands. God is faithful, God is faithful. We place our trust in You, O Lord help us not to be afraid. We lift Lindsay to You and cry out for Your touch. Have mercy Lord and heal Your little one.
Dear Laura and Jon and extended family,
Praying that God will make Himself know daily threw your testimonies to these doctors. Praying for strength like Moses had and David. Praying for peace like know other can give. Know that your family is being held up in pray to OUR POWERFUL AND LOVING FATHER IN HEAVEN who is listening to EVER word!!!!
And now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in Thee. Psalm 39:7
"Hope! Hope! Hope! Hope is My gift in the interim time... Hope is like a beckoning light before you, and is meant to encourage you when things are difficult. My sovereign will none can thwart. The darkness cannot prevail because the true Light has come."
That's part of yesterday's reading from a little book I have.
As others have already said, I go to sleep praying for Lindsay and wake up praying for Lindsay. I can't even begin to guess how many times I check the blog during the day! It's about the first thing I do in the morning and the last thing I do before going to bed.
We know the Lord knows the absolute truth about Lindsay's condition. I'm praying that the Lord will give much wisdom to the doctors and to all those who care for Lindsay.
Praying for renewed strength and hope for all of you. Trusting there will be some encouraging news today.
Love,
Susan M.
He is able, more than able to accomplish what concerns us today.
He is able, more than able to handle anything that comes our way. He is able, more than able to do MUCH MORE than we could ever dream.
Still praying.
- The Kriebel Family
Eph. 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do more than all we ask or imagine, according to HIS power hat is a t work within us.
Our prayers are with your family, and the doctors that He will see you through this. And give you the wisdom and strength to see you all through this time.
Jon and Laura,
I am praying for you, Lindsey, Tanner, and all the doctors. Your strength and faith through all of this is amazing and inspiring! What a witness you are!!! You're on the prayer request at church down here and in my thoughts and prayers throughout the day.
Love,
Amy Van Staalduinen
It's a typical Saturday - places to go and things to do - but wherever I am, I'll be "next to you" in prayer. May God bless you with healing Lindsay and your waiting family with even more grace and strength. Sent with love, Aunt Karen
Bill and Jan --
If tears shed could only bring recovery to this little one's body, am sure all would see a great change. I know I am not alone (even during this writing) in tears falling uncontrollably praying and hoping for a good outcome. The song comes to mind, THEN MY LIVING SHALL NOT BE IN VAIN, because I sense that God in His infinite wisdom is using this little one to bring many to Himself, either for the first time or for a return.
You both know and shared our losses and trials during our kids sickness so we can only know what you are going through in small measure. May God continue to uphold in faith and strength, providing all that you need when you need it.
Thank you for the time taken to update us and be a part of this in a small way.
With love always,
Jean and Bob Gray (Florida)
I've been checking the blog every day, and you have been on my heart and in my prayers. What an encouragement to see specific prayers answered by our God of wonders! I pray this morning that Lindsay's situation will drastically improve, that the doctors will be amazed, and that your joy will be made full.
Love, Barbie (and Robert!) Lapointe
Romans12:12...may God bless
I thought about the little girl's learning the 23 Psalm. She said, "The Lord is my shepherd what more could I want!" He is still the all sufficient One.
He carries us when we cannot walk.
He hears us when we cannot talk.
Since He died our sins to atone,
He will never leave us alone.
The one who is most weak
He hears when they cannot speak.
When life is a battle and not a game,
When we can only speak His name,
Still when we can only just believe,
We know that He will never leave!
And when we have the peace we can't understand,
We know that all of this our God has planned.
So hang tightly to His nail-pierced hand
Even when you cannot understand
For He is holding on to you,
And He will bring you safely through,
Till the shadows all flee away
In the light of His eternal day.
Grandpa VanSandt
Garrett and I are praying for you all! We love you much and wish we could be there! Give her big kisses for us and tell her we love her!
Love,
~Julie and Garrett
(of course Emma and Ethan)
oh yeah~ Emma and I were coloring this morning and she colored a picture for "Ce-Ce". I will send it right out!
We check the blog throughout the day and pray for Lindsay and all of you every chance we get. How wonderful to know that our God is in control and will never leave us nor forsake us! And how comforting it is to know that our loving Father has Lindsay in His hands. We will continue to pray for Lindsay, your family, the doctors and the nurses.
Dear Laura and Jon,
My sister works at Keswick and sent along the latest info this morning. I have already lifted you and Lindsay up in prayer before our precious Lord and have sent the prayer request on to a number of friends.
The Lord is walking through this with you each second and will never leave you!
Lois
Hi Jon & Laura and families,
My Mom was a CRNA at a major trauma center in Michigan and so our dinner time conversation was about what went on in the Operating Room that day. It didn't matter how gory or how complicated the case was; my Mom would explain it in detail to us. She did that for 42 years and she was present at the most joyous and desperate times in people's lives. She prayed over each patient; she comforted parents over the loss of their children and prayed with them. My Mom is one of the most brilliant people I have ever met and she understood the limitations of medicine. She saw how prayer could make the difference in the most desperate cases. I suppose my Mom's daily work was her witness to her family of the power of God and how it bridges to the end of human knowledge.
When I first found out what Lindsay had, I did a lot of research on it and specifically about the Boston Children's Hospital and their success rates and what success meant in the case of a heart transplant, which is not a cure. From a worldly point of view the statistics are grim and this is what the Doctor is referring to. I ask you if that is true, what can you do about it? Nothing. All you can do is take care of your Lindsay Bear and love Tanner and love each other and cling to God. Can God heal your child? Yes he can. I don't know if he will, but he is able. The Doctors know that they can only do so much and they are burdened terribly with this knowledge. I know my Mom was. They want to be able to heal every heart and every life and they can't do it. Remember this, our lives are eternal. The worst thing that can happen to us is not death, but separation from God. Even if Lindsay dies, she will be in the arms of Jesus and he will raise her up and you will see her again. We are all doing what God tells us do. We are depending on him, we are praying for his intervention, and you are loving your child each day. Of course we are worried for you and of course we love your family. I hope you can see that God's work is happening right now and he is sustaining you and he is loving you. You know that he is hearing all of us; that is a great gift and I hope a great comfort to you. None of us knows the future or how long we have on this earth. We can still have Joy because our Joy is not dependent on circumstances or outcomes. This is all in God's hands as it has always been and we all know that. Be optimistic and keep loving your family and we will all keep praying. We all understand the gravity of the situation, but we are choosing to lay our burden down at the feet of our Savior.
Love,
Lisa Pampreen
Laura & Jon,
I have been praying all week for all of you, especially Lindsay. All of you have been in my constant thoughts. It's been a true priviledge to go before our Lord on Lindsay's behalf. Today will be no execption. I will be praying for the peace that passes all understanding that can only come from the Lord. I will be praying for wisdom and understanding. But most of all, I will be praying for comfort and God's will in Lindsay's life. May the Lord continue to wrap Himself around all of you and sustain you at this time.
In Christ's Love,
Lisa Sheldon
Whiting Bible Church
Dear family of Lindsay,
Doing a lunchbreak check in...I too like Carrie have been humming and whistling "Our God IS an Awsome God" (can't sing it at work) also "Love Lifted Me...when nothing else would work Love lifted me" I am so glad you have Drs like Emmani and Meyer to work on Lindsay!Praying thru the the day for her and you all!! Jan try to get some rest today!!
As for that Doctor thinking you don't understand I hope he can understand that what most would feel would be the wosrt is not for us because we have hope and we are all looking forward to spending eternity with our Lord and Savior, beyond this life is a much better place for us! So what may be grim for him is not so much for us!!
Love you all!!!
i'm not gonna lie...i compulsively check the blog for updates :) i was up last night praying for lindsay...and for you all. may God continue to give you His peace.
Dear Laura and Jon,
My heart goes out to you. I've been where you are. You are never far from my thoughts and prayers.
Praying for strength and rest for you as you wait for clarification on this doctor's report. I know waiting can be hard, but remember Our Great Physician is in charge.
"Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him,my Savior and my God." Psalm 42:11 Lovingly MER
Dearest Jon and Laura, years ago a church friend was lying in the hospital with a broken neck. Her mom, who was a missionary in China at the time, wrote an article and included this poem written by L. Roloff, I believe.
My Father's way may twist and turn, My heart may throb and ache, But in my soul, I'm glad to know he maketh no mistake. My cherished plans may go astray, My hopes may fade away, But still I'll trust my Lord to lead For he doth know the way. Though night be dark and it may seem that day will never break, I'll pin my faith, my all in him, He maketh no mistake. There's so much now I cannot see, my eyesight's far too dim, But come what may, I'll simply trust, And leave it all to him. For by and by, the mist will lift, and plain it all He'll make. Through all the way, though dark to me, He made not one mistake. Thank the Lord you HOPE is in Jesus and He makes no mistakes. Praying for you this day. Love, Aunt Connie
P. S. Ruthie is now in her 60's. The doctors back then gave no hope, BUT she is a miracle! A treasure of God's love and grace.
For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord!
Praying that He will give you guidance and support.
We are constantly thinking and praying for each of you and that God provides all that you need.
Lynne and Bill
Dear Ones, we are 'pouring out' our hearts (on your behalf) before HIM and trusting HIM as we know HE is the perfect protector and provider.
"Trust in Him at all times, O people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us"
Psalm 62:8
We know He holds you and Lindsay in His loving arms and He is able...
Glenda in AR
The Lord God Almighty has laid Lindsay, you, and your families on our hearts. Morty and I, our families and friends at home and around the world are praying for each of you night and day. We check out the blog many times to keep udated and praise and petition the Lord along with you. He has used this event to His Glory among the believers and the unsaved as well, as we tell Lindsay's story to our neighbors and friend. Be encourged, He is Glorified!
HE is able to do exceedingly, abundantly more than we can even think to ask. Ultimately HE will do as HE so pleases with HIS Lindsay Bear! Reguardless of any Dr.'s lack of hope or faith or even knowledge. We continue to cry out for Lindsay. Thank you Laura and Jon for sharing such a private struggle with us, that we might bear the burden with you all. It is a privledge.
Faith...the evidence of things not yet seen!
Love and hugs,
Dina
HE is able to do exceedingly, abundantly more than we can even think to ask. Ultimately HE will do as HE so pleases with HIS Lindsay Bear! Reguardless of any Dr.'s lack of hope or faith or even knowledge. We continue to cry out for Lindsay. Thank you Laura and Jon for sharing such a private struggle with us, that we might bear the burden with you all. It is a privledge.
Faith...the evidence of things not yet seen!
Love and hugs,
Dina
Laura, Jon, Jan and Bill, my prayers and love continue to be with you.
After reading today's report I know you are saddened. May the Lord renew your strength today is my prayer for you.
Please know that I love you all and I am praying for little Lindsay and for you all.
Roger Willmore
Jon & Laura,
I pray that God will continue to sustain you in your unwavering faith. We know whose report we believe, we believe the report of the LORD. We praise God for what He has done already in Lindsay's life, and for how He is being glorified through all of this.
Know that we will continue to intercede in prayer and also know that "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God." You have comforted many...
Pastor Robert & Sandra Roman
Dear Laura and Jon-
I have been praying last night and this morning for dear Lindsay. I keep coming back to these verses from I Corinthians 13:12,13- using the Message-
verse 12- We don't yet see things clearly. We're squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. But it won't be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright! We'll see it all then, see it all as clearly as God sees us, knowing him directly just as he knows us!
verse 13- But for right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation: Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love.
We know you love Him and so many others that love God are claiming His promises on behalf of Lindsay and all of you. We know that we don't have the whole picture of Lindsay's heart and lungs- but we do trust God for her. We have great hope for her healing- and we trust God to reveal His plan in His time. And most of all- we love extravagantly- Lindsay, all of you-and our Heavenly Father.
I'll be praying for good communication and clear discussions with the doctors- recognizing that much may still remain to be revealed to them as well.
May God bless you today with little miracles of His love and care for you- you are a bright light for Him. Thanks for sharing your walk through this storm with us...
Much love and many prayers-
Aunt Sharon, Uncle Matt, Kelsey and Jared
Though we are separated by miles our thoughts and prayers are with your family right there in the hospital. We pray that you will feel the presence of God and the prayers that are offered for Lindsay.
I'm so glad I could visit last night. It's so hard to see little Lindsay on that bed, but it's good to see her surrounded by caring doctors and nurses, and so much more comforting to see (and feel) that she is surrounded by a Godly family who is trusting in Him (and in the power of prayer)! Jon, your strength and faith as you lovingly talked to your little daughter and comforted her (I know she hears you), and Laura, your confidence in God as you witnessed to the nurse that the Lord would provide housing was amazing and humbling to see. Mrs. Welte, God bless you for all the help and support you've been to Jon and Laura--every time I've visited, you've been there helping and comforting.
I'll be praying often for Lindsay--for her infection to leave and her little lung to work properly. And the rest of you will be in my prayers as well!
Psalm 34:17-19
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them;
He delivers them from all their troubles.
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
A righteous man may have many troubles,
but the LORD delivers him from them all.
Love to you all,
Deborah Groen
Dear Christian friends:
Oh how He loves you and me and especially Lindsay Bear whom He created with a plan for her life. I continue to pray for a miracle. Your steadfast faith (all of you) has made a difference in my prayer life and it is changing many lives. God definitely is in charge and has a purpose! "Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning". Love ya, Joann P.S. I was so proud of your Dad at the hymn sing; so upbeat despite his circumstances (a witness to all)
We are praying for you today.
Bob & Kathy Garelick
We know you are all hurting and for weeks now so many have been praying. We have been praying too that God will give you strength and peace of mind for every challenge that you meet. We pray for the grandparents as we know you are tired and hate to see your children suffer. We are praying for you Jon and Laura as we don't possibly understand all the emotions, stresses and what you are dealing with on a daily basis but we do know God does care and loves you so much. We will keep praying for Lindsay and all the medical team working with you.
All our love,
Dan and Judy Venable
’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at His Word;
Just to rest upon His promise,
And to know, “Thus saith the Lord!”
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er;
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
Oh, for grace to trust Him more!
I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee,
Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;
And I know that Thou art with me,
Wilt be with me to the end.
We love you guys and we're praying that you feel the love of God as you continue to trust in Him. Love you with all our hearts!
Jenny & Josh
Dear Jon and Laura - it was so hard to stay home last night when my family went down to see you and Lindsay. I prayed for you and Lindsay and her doctors last night as I went to bed, and this morning as I woke. I find she's the first thought in my mind as I pull out of sleep. Sometimes I can't formulate the right words, so I just give her to God over and over, trusting the Holy Spirit to carry her on when my expressions fall short.
I remember a few months ago, God kept bringing the concept of hope into my devotions. This afternoon, I came across one of the passages I had read then - Romans 5:1-9...after presenting the Gospel in a nutshell, Paul says in verse 5 that the hope we have in Christ, through our sufferings, "does not disappoint us, because God poured his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us."
Whatever the doctors may say - truly, in Christ, hope does not disappoint.
I hope to see you soon,
Love,
Sus
dear Welte family,
hello everyone. wow, words really can't describe everything you all have been through, thankfully God has given us HIS word to replace the ones we can't express. my heart has just been so heavy for you all these past few weeks and i have the fellowship of Christian students (FCS) at my school praying for you all too...we all pray as a family every night for you guys also. i just wanted to let you all know that even through these hard circumstances, you all have blessed me in such a positive way. the past few months i have been struggling with many doubts and feeling very distant from God, satan's attacks have been very powerful lately. and just to hear and read about you all has really encouraged me. like you total trust and faith in God's power has just really set an amazing example for me. thank you so much for your example!
also, during this time of doubt this amazing verse showed up and i just wanted to share with you all, "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is set on You: because he TRUSTS in YOU. trust in the Lord forever, for He is an EVERLASTING ROCK" Isaiah 26:3,4
this is so true! circumstances and obstacles in life come and go, and many things change in life but the ONLY thing that stays the same is the God above, our ROCK.
"in Christ the solid ROCK i stand ALL other ground is sinking sand...."
keep holding on to HIM!!! i love you all so much and am praying for you.
love with all my heart,
melinda zigrang
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