Good morning, prayer partners. Auntie Moira reported that Lindsay had a very hard night. She had some issues with heart rythmns and blood pressure that were a great concern. She is stable this morning, but Moira said, "It's time for the Berlin Heart!"
Today is a critical day in terms of the assessment of whether or not they will the procedure. We are asking our thousands of prayer partners, comprised of family and friends from all over the world, to join us in praying that God would allow us to move forward.
Please pray for peace for Laura and Jon today. I know that today is one of those days when your comments on the blog will be most appreciated.
Thanks for partnering with us at the throne of grace ...
48 comments:
There are two things we can be very sure of:
The love of God; especially for His own children.
That God will always do what is right.
We can rest in confidence and assurance with a God like that!
I'll be praying throughout the day that the assessment team will have wisdom concerning Lindsay! I'll be thinking of you all often today and hope and pray that God will give you all peace and joy as you continue to trust in him!
Love,
Deborah Groen
Our thoughts are never far from the health and goodness of your family--know that the Bowies are praying, hoping, and cheering you on every step of the way. God bless you and hold you.
Love, Joan and David
Erin, Neil, Austin and Catherine
I am pryaing that our good Papa and great Physician would work to His glory today! That His peace would be in Lindsay's room and with her parents. Praying that all things would work together for the good of His children just as He promised!
“O Lord, be gracious to us; We have waited for You. Be their arm every morning, Our salvation also in the time of trouble.” Isaiah 33:2
Will be praying on my way home from workin' last night!
in Christ, Amanda
Dear Jon and Laura,
Having been in a similar situation years ago with our little baby girl, waiting moment by moment to find out what is happening next, just know that our hearts and prayers are with you each day. As difficult as it is to go through, it is such a wonderful thing to know we are not alone, that the Lord is with us through every moment, and we can trust Him completely.
I'll be praying for Lindsay and all of you throughout the day (as I and so many others do everyday!), especially that all the parts for the Berlin heart will be ready and all of Lindsay's vitals will remain steady. I remember at times like this I kept my eyes fixed on Jesus, no matter what was going on around me, and I felt like Peter walking across the water towards the Lord!! It makes me think of Twila Paris's song, "Peace, be still". When He spoke those words, "the ocean obeyed". I pray for that perfect peace for all of you that only He can give. We love you all! You're not alone! Janet Jaeger
Neil says, "Good morning, Tanner! Yesterday, I told my friends at school about my friend in Boston! You! I hope to see soon. Tell Lindsay to get better from me!
Love, Neil"
Jon and Laura and all the family,
We pray that the grace and peace of our Lord will be with you all, and that you will know that precious Lindsay and all of you are in HIS reassuring, never-failing care every minute as you hope and wait. We are hoping and waiting with you.
Mark, Sandy and Andrew from Eastport, NY
we continue to lift you up in prayer throughout the day. Our thoughts, prayers and hugs are with you. I've been picturing an image of all your prayer warriors holding hands and standing with you as we pray for little Lindsay, her doctors and the staff at Children's hospital. It brings me to tears. I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God.
Love ya!
Susie
Jon and Laura - the Bible says that the fervent prayers of God's people avails much - even to the point of God healing illnesses! Pray without ceasing, it says, and prayerfully, gratefully bring your requests to God - prayer is the most powerful weapon we have! Knowing that God welcomes and desires our prayer, I will be praying for Lindsay and you and your family today. I love you guys!
Sus
Know that we are praying along with you for your little Lindsay. God is doing such wonderful and powerful things through Lindsay and your whole family. I am constantly amazed and awed by His goodness and faithfulness to us! We are eagerly looking forward to the next update! Jen Wilson
Jon, Laura, Tanner, Lindsay, and all of her physical & "praying" family,
We have in our hands another day in which to see the Lord do some amazing things.
Just a few ramdon verses to ponder:
Psalm 62:5-8 "My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense, I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in Him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah."
Psalm 63:1-7 "O God, thou art my God;early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is. To dee thy POWER and thy GLORY, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. Because thou has been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice."
Psalm 61:1,2,&3 "Hear my cry, O God: attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, WHEN MY HEART IS OVERWHELMED, LEAD ME TO THE ROCK THAT IS HIGHER THAN I. For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy."
Praying, praying, praying...Diane Nichols
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MAY THE LORD COTINUE TO BLESS THIS FAMILY WITH HIS AMAZING GRACE AND HOPE. PLEASE KEEP ON THE FORE FRONT OF YOUR HEARTS THAT HE GOD ,NEVER NEVER FAILS. MAY HIS LOVE KEEP YOU AND THIS FAMILY
Know that we will be praying for you, the doctors, Lindsay and all of those who have anything to do with her all day today. You are so blessed to be wrapped in God's love and He will hold you with all of his gentle strength and not let you go. The following verse comes to mind this morning.
"The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies." Psalm 18:1-3 May the peace of God be with you.
Doris and Dean
We continue to pray that god's sovreignty will reign over you and you will be filled with the peace that passes all understanding. May God work a mighty miracle today in Lindsay's life.
Richel Stocker
"Lindsay Bear" et al
Love you so much. Making this short cause I want to go sit down and lift you up in prayer.
Oodles of Love and Prayer
Jane Sefcik from Staten Island
Laura and Jon~
I will be lifting Lindsay in pray as I go about my day! I pray for peace in your hearts and that you feel God's love! We love you very much! Give her a big kiss for me
Love,
~Julie
We are with you in prayer that that which is needed for the Berlin Heart to be used be at BCH this day and that Lindsay be in condition for the go ahead.
Jon and Laura and most loving family may the Pince of Peace be your peace this day.
Much love, Van and Laurel
Hi Jon and Laura:
I will update your prayer needs to the staff at Des Moines Christian School again today. We love you and pray that God will heal Lindsay and that He will bring gory to himself through her situation and your testimony!
Love,
Aunt Mona and Uncle Kirk
Typo correction: Praying that GOd will bring GLORY to Himself!! Aunt M
Dear Family:
We are praying for all of you and for your team of doctors and nurses that God will give them the wisdom and clarity to know how to proceed.
Keep fighting Lindsay Bear.
We love all of you.
Uncle Mark and Aunt Jeanne
Standing with you all the way in prayer.
Love, hugs & prayers,
Miriam
Father, be with this precious family...help them make your decison for this angel and help her to heal...We know the power of our Lord and we look to miracles today...In Jesus' name...God bless, Melanie Vara (Whiting Bible)
Praying for you all...
Nancy Brown
We will be lifting Bill and Laura as well as the entire family, staff and anyone having to do with Lindsay's care and decisions making today in a full day of prayer.... on bended knee before our Almighty Father. May He grant discernment to the doctors. May He comfort Laura and Bill with His presence and PEACE and bring them an assured comfort to them at which must be one of their hardest days yet. Most of all may He touch Lindsay with His hands today and brng total restoration to her tiny and precious body. WE ARE STANDING WITH YOU TODAY. May God bless you.
We are joining together with you from Charlotte NC in prayer throughout this day to our Great God. "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge.."Ps 91 We will hold up "your arms" for we know you are tired and continue to intercede for your precious Lindsey.
Jon and Laura,
This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
We know that it must be difficult to rejoice but our Father who reigns in heaven and on this earth is in control of ALL things. We are praying with hope (confident expectation) of God's divine intervention today. Rejoice in the LORD always, and again I say rejoice.
We love you all.
Doug and Ellen and Gabie
The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. --James 5:16
There are thousands of people praying fervent pray for Lindsay and all of her extended family.
Lord, hear our prayers.
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. --Isaiah 40:29-31
Remember that the strength of Lindsay and your strength come from the Lord.
Father, I lift Lindsay, her family and all of the health care workers to you. Please renew their strength today.
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. --2 Corinthians 1:3-4
God of comfort, You know the struggles each and every one involved in Lindsay's care face today. Walk along side of them, take them in Your loving arms and
comfort them.
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. --James 1:5-6
I lift the doctors, Laura and Jon to You today and ask that Your wisdom flows into their hearts. Let them know what it is that You want them to do today and act according to Your will.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. --John 14:27
Lord, please fill them with peace, take away their worries and fears so that they may be secure in all they do today.
All of this I pray in Jesus name, Amen
Praying, praying, praying for your precious family today... praying for the doctors and nurses... praying for PEACE in all decisions and praying that Lindsay can get her Berlin Heart!
Love, Scott and Jill
I will be praying for wisdom for the doctors and for precious little Lindsay today. God is great, everything in his time.
Laurie Landry
Laura and Jon (thou never met you) i am here for you! I wil continue to pray that Lindsay will get threw this, and be stronger than ever. Email me, call me whatever you need to do, I am here. I will be there in a second if you need me.
Your old friend- Sibahan
I prayed for God's will to be done, for His will to be clear, and for comfort, wisdom and peace for all.
Melanie Lyons
NJ
At the bottom of Jodi Deckers' Emails she has a beautiful saying...
"The Will of God will never take you where the Grace of God cannot Protect you"!
What a powerful knowledge to be able to claim that for ourselves and for Lindsay!
Jon, Laura and family you are, in my eyes perfect examples of this!
May God give you His Peace today!
Love and Prayers, Miss bambi
You guys the Staff and Little Lindsay have our PRAYERS All Day . God CAN DO ANYTHING>>
Just left morning prayer time where we lifted you ALL up before the throne. Will continue to pray throughout the day. The bracelet is a great reminder and brings Lindsay to mind much more often.
When you don't understand,
When you don't see His plan,
When you can't trace His hand,
Trust His heart!
Just wanting to let you know that we are praying for Lindsay and the medical team. My our God continue to show himself to each of you and to the unsaved people you come in contact with. PRAISE THE LORD FOR THE NURSE THAT YOU HAVE FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS!!!!!!!!
The Mumma's
I'm praying that God, who sees inside Lindsay's heart, will give the doctors, nurses and the whole team extra insight and skill so that each of them would have the joyful privilege of being used by God to make her healthy. I'm thanking God too, for their determination and courage and asking that their efforts on behalf of all their patients would be blessed. Thanks be to God who always leads us ....
Sent with love ~ A. Karen
Of course, prayers. Feel His presence today.
A Freedom Fighter
Praying that you feel God's presence today. We love you!
Jenny & Josh
Praying that Lindsay will have a good day. We love you!
Phoebe, Regan, and Brianna
Bill & Family,
We are lifing Lindsay and everyone up today and waiting on a positive outcome... The anchor HOLDS...continue to stand firm.
Your sister in Christ,
Linda Lazenby & family (Bill Pruitt) TN.
Dear Laura and Jon, and all the Family ~~ Trusting God's Grace(divine enablement) will encourage and strengten you, His strong and mighty arms enfold and aupport you, and His Peace and Love envelop and sustain you this day, giving you and the medical team His wisdom, faith, and patience in knowing that His will and timing are perfect to accomplish His purposes. Our prayers for Lindsay to have and know the vast strength of Jesus' presence moment by moment in her body, healing, strengthening, and enabling preparation to receive the Berlin heart soon. 1 Cor. 8:6; Rom. 15:13; Isa. 32:17 & 26:12.
Much Love, Many Prayers,
S & D
Love you guys!
Love Meg
I am praying that you will all be comforted by the love of God and that Lindsay will be healed. I am touched by how you give God ALL the glory for her progress. Your journey has impacted my own walk with God. I desire to trust Him more. You are making a difference for his Kingdom because of your faith. May God bless you all!
God kept waking me up all through the night to pray for your little one. Isn't it cool how GOD is in control and how HE can have many of us praying even when we don't know what is going on.
All this to say: Rest in Him!
"Be STILL and KNOW that I am God"
or as the NAS puts it
"Cease Striving and know that I am God"
Dear Jon and Laura,
We're praying that God will allow you to move forward with the Berlin heart.
Our family is praying all day every day and during the nights too when God wakes us up to pray.
Give our Tanner a hug from us too and God bless Lindsay with a good day.
It is a blessing to know that God is in control and we can put our complete trust in Him.
Praying for the doctors and nurses too.
We love you ,
Aunt Mavis and Uncle Howard
Praying that you get to move forward with the Berlin Heart and for peace in your minds this day.
love pam and fam
You all are loved with an Everlasting Love!
Lindsay was knit together in your womb by her Heavenly Father and, He isn't done with her yet!
I can't even begin to understand why God is allowing this, BUT, I Do Know That God is God and HE IS STILL ON HIS THRONE. HE STILL REIGNS!!
I PRAY THAT HIS ALMIGHTY ARMS WOULD BE EVER AROUND YOU ALL, THROUGH THIS.
THIS IS A SONG I HAVE BEEN SINGING LATELY AND IT COMFORTS ME. I HOPE IT DOES THE SAME FOR YOU...
TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS, LOOK FULL IN HIS WONDERFUL FACE, AND THE THINGS OF EARTH WILL GROW STRANGELY DIM, IN THE LIGHT OF HIS GLORY AND GRACE...
GOD'S STRENGTH, GOD'S WILL, GOD'S PEACE
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