Lindsay is still be monitored very closely and being cared for by the amazing staff of Children's Hospital. Obviously she is in critical condition and we are having to take things moment by moment. Let me offer some specific ways for you to pray:
1. As you pray for Laura, please pray that she will be able to not dwell on the image of Lindsay collapsing in her arms. She told me earlier that she keeps rehashing that picture and beating herself up that she missed something. Pray that God will continue to sustain her as she still has not had time to even process all that has occured with her miscarriage.
2. Pray for Tanner and his adjustment to this situation. For a three year old, he has been a real trooper in being at the hospital nine days. The kids are trying to pray through how to bring some normalcy to his life at this point, and certainly they don't want him to think he is an intrusion.
3. Pray for Jon that God will give him strength. He has done so well in even sleeping in the room at nights. He hates hospitals as much as I do, so I know that this is majorly out of his comfort zone.
4. Pray for Jan, Phyllis and Warren. It is hard on grandparents!!! Pray for the Lord to sustain Jan as she is feeling emotionally spent right now but wants to be there for the kids.
Warren asked the doctors if this was a short-term set-back. The doctor said she could be looking at several days or maybe even a week on the heart and lung machine, and additional weeks in the hospital.
A number of folks have asked about financial concerns. We believe that they are going to be adequately covered, however, if Jon isn't able to work, he does not get compensated. Their church took an offering for them on the weekend which will be a big help.
Tomorrow I am planning to ask the Keswick Board if it would be possible to set up a fund so that folks can contribute through America's KESWICK. I will put the information on the blog some time tomorrow.
This morning in my Freedom Fighter blog I journaled from STREAMS IN THE DESERT on the topic of TRUST ... "The strength of our faith is in direct proportion to our level of belief that God will do exactly what HE has promised. Faith has nothing to do with feelings, impressions, outward appearances, nor the probability or improbability of an event. If we try to couple these things with faith, we are no longer resting on the Word of God, because faith is not dependent on them. Faith rests on the pure Word of God alone. And when we take Him at HIS Word, our hearts are at peace." The hymnwriter said, "Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus! Just to take HIM at HIS WORD. Just to rest upon HIS promise! Just to know, 'Thus saith the Lord!'"
We don't understand! We can't trace His plan. But WHAT we can do at this point, moment by moment, is to trust HIS heart.
Your prayers and notes mean more than you will EVER know. Please keep them coming.
We are IN HIS GRIP!
22 comments:
"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." (Lam. 3: 22-23) We continue to pray for your family, trusting that our faithful God will meet your needs.
Matt, Lisa, and Eli DeKam
We were just praying for you and wanted to come and see for new updates, thanks so much for taking the time to do this, and especially for giving us a speciific way to pray. We will do just that. We love each of you, and I want you to know that anyone of you give us a call, or email, or text, and I'm packing my bags to come to Keswick and stay with the dogs, or Zack, and Jules kids, whomever while you all need to take a trip. Bri already said yes, so please let me know when and I'm there. We love you all so much and send our love and hugs. Melissa, Brian, and kids
Thank you for this update and specific prayer requests. I know it helps me a lot.
I am at a loss for words--hard to believe I know!--this has been a spiritual journey. The sense of God in everything is a blessing.
Praying and praying and anticipating what God will do for His Glory!
Love, prayer and hugs, Miriam
Thank you so much for updating this so diligently. i have been checking it for 7+ hours hoping to hear news of progress. i know there are people literally around the world praying for lindsay at this time from bermuda to amsterdam. please take care. eva drew a picture today of lindsay in a bed under her covers with 2 angels above the left side of the bed. i go to bed with that picture in my mind. XXOO pam and fam
We are very sorry that you have to go through this very dark valley. You are not alone; we're praying without ceasing. Kerri and Dana Robinson
We are praying for supernatural healing for Lindsay and sustaining grace for you all.
We love you.
Tthank you for the regular updates; they are so helpful.
Aaron G.
You are in our prayers.
Please let us know if there is
anything we can do.
Love, The Tuz Family
Bill - I felt compelled to check the blog again before I went to bed . . . glad I did. My heart goes out to all of you as you go through the gammut(sp.) of emotions. We will continue to pray like crazy and know that the One who never slumbers or sleeps will be there holding precious Lindsay as she rests and recovers - so that all of you can rest. We earnestly pray to our Shepherd who is capable of doing exceedingly abundantly more than all we could ever ask or imagine. Know how much we care.
Love,
The Gibsons
Bill, Jan and family. Just want you all to know that Lindsay and the rest of your family are in my prays. As parents we have a love for our children, but as grandparents we have a special kind of love for our grandchiidren. I know the pain that you are all feeling at this time. Just remember, our GOD is the GREAT PHYSICAN and he will take care of his own.... Uncle Pete asked me to send his love to all of you and to let you know that you are all in his prayers, day & night.
My Dear Laura please know that your Mops sisters are praying for you specifically and for little Lindsay! We will pray for you with the children tomorrw morning... Lindsays little friends sure are upholding her in prayer it is beautiful to watch them have the faith we all need! They are learning/practicing intercessory prayer at this young age. May God's grace surround you and give you peace and strength! With prayers and love... Bambi
OK~ here it goes..
Laura~ I wish I was there to just sit with you and cry with you and most of all pray with you! You are my sister and knowing that you and Jon are hurting kills me inside that I can't be there! I am praying all day for God to just be there for you and give you the strength you guys need to get through this! Please know that if I could be there with you I WOULD BE! I love you very much~
Lindsay Bear~ Baby Girl~ You are so strong and we need you to keep being strong for us! I love you so very much and look forward to seeing you all better and out of that hospital! You need to know as well that if Aunt Julie could be there with you I would be~ Keep being strong for us!
God is in control. I was reading one of the above comments about the picture the child did and I agree thinking of angels surrounding Lindsay puts peace in my heart! Garrett and I love you all very much! Give Linds hugs and kisses for us.
Love, Julie
We are seeking the Lord on your behalf. What an awesome privlege to go before the throne of God for mercy and grace in this great time of need. He is able to do exceedingly abundantly all that we can ask or imagine. We love you all.
Love,
Doug, Ellen and Gabie
Just as everyone has previously stated; we are praying for you. Carrie and I pray on our own through out the day, but we pray with kids too.
Hannah wishes her "best freind" Lindsay would get better so Tanner won't be sad, and Caleb made the cutest picture of Lindsay with a healed heart and a big smile.
We are thinking of you all.
Laura - I am sitting here trying to think of the right words to say... but there just aren't any. I am so sad that all of this is happening to Lindsay, but I do believe, with complete confidence, that God will bring her through this. I know that we are all praying for instant miraculous healing for Lindsay (and will continue to do so), but we have to keep in mind that God works His miracles in His time, not ours. I am praying that today will be a day of rest for all of you. That God will restore your strength and that you will face tomorrow with a renewed sense of His love, His peace, and His strength. We love you so much and wish we could be there with you.
Hugs to all of you, Jenny
I was up a lot last night at least once an hour - normally I sleep like a rock - so whenever that happens I know that it has to be to pray. I am continuing to pray for you all. The verse that I prayed for you all is "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee:
because he trusteth in thee."--Isaiah 26:3
I pray that you will know peace in this situation that only God can give.
Love, Jen
It's me again~ I was just doing my devotions and God gave me a verse to hold onto at this time.
Psalm 9:9-10
The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, A refuge in times of trouble.
And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you!
Love you, Julie
Dear family, We are praying for your little Lindsay and her heart. I keep seeing Lindsay's smile & I pray it will last forever and her heart will be filled with joy. We will keep your faithful family in prayer always. Love, Jesslyn
Dear Jon & Laura & family,
Our hearts are overwhelmed with you & for you with all you are facing. We are praying for each of you & for specific things as the Lord lays them on our hearts. As we were sharing with our kids what all is going on, they have been praying along with us. Last night we talked about how much we love Lindsay & you all, but God loves her & all of you even more!! When I awoke this morning, He brought to mind this passage of Scripture: Ephesians 3: 16-19 "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,may have power(together with all of us) to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge-- that you may be filled to the measure of ALL the fullness of God." This is my prayer for you today.
And Lindsay, we love you & we are all praying for you! You are soo strong & we pray you will continue to fight. And we pray that God will bring miraculous healing that all may see how powerful HE is! We went to sleep last night picturing you lying in the great big, strong palm of our mighty God. Love ya- Uncle Brian, Aunt Donnie(Donna) & Jesslyn, Julia, Joel & Jeremy
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7) It is in times like these that God shows his true power. These notes being left by everyone brings tears to even the toughest of people...Stay strong. We are all backing you guys. We love you.
Jason Welte
We just want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. You are in GOOD hands, for GOD is always good, and we're so glad to know that your family is right there with you, along with many others who are praying for you faithfully. Much love, Dave and Shelly Moniz
We are praying for you continually. I keep thinking about God's hands and how capable He is to hold us up. His hands are holding Lindsay, and he has his hand each one of us with our cares and concerns. Sometimes holding us up in his arms, other times with a hand on our shoulder to comfort and assure us. May you feel his hands today. We love you.
Tanner,
I'll see you tomorrow...can't wait to play in the playroom!
Love, Neil
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