Lindsay did not have a good night. Her condition from what the nurses have said has turned in the wrong direction. Dr. Mayer was called in the middle of the night and the attending physician called to talk with Laura and Jon. There are blood pressure, breathing and output issues.
The big question now is the next step. My guess is that there will be much discussion as to whether or not they will be able to proceed with the surgery.
Year's ago, Jan's Mom wrote a daily devotional. Laura had the devotion opened to today's reading: GOD IS MY ROCK ... Mom Toms wrote: "God is my ROCK. Praise be to MY ROCK. He is my fortress, I will never be shaken. He is my mighty ROCK, my refuge. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire, HE set my feet on a ROCK and gave me a firm foundation ... All these precious verses, and there are lots more, that tell me that my God is a sure foundation. My feet are standing on the Rock of my salvation not any longer on the mud and mire of my sin. He picked me up and set me firmly in HIM. Since my house is on a foundation of ROCK, it matters not what winds and waves blow on it, it WILL NOT FALL. I am secure, safe, protected, and above all, LOVED. Praise the Lord!"
Please pray that God's WILL will prevail today. Pray for Laura, Jon and Tanner as they face this new day of trusting Him for Lindsay's life.
Lindsay Alice Groen June 14, 2006 -- May 16, 2008
73 comments:
I will be praying today.
Melanie Lyons
NJ
I prayed this morning before there was a new entry on the blog and I am so sad that Lindsay's night was so hard - you all must be exhausted and so discouraged. I know I am. 'Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: 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. The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.' Lam. 3:21-24
We'll watch for his new compassions this morning...
Love, Sus
I prayed many times during the night for Lindsay and will continue to pray today.
Laurie Landry
Standing with you in prayer today for guidance, comfort and stregth.
Lisa Sheldon
Whiting Bible Church
Lindsay, we are praying for you, little one & for God to continue to work in your body as He has been doing. We pray for your Mommy & Daddy and for His peace and presence to continue to be felt, as He holds them up! We know they are right there beside you, whispering their words of love to you... we send our love to you too, Lindsay Bear. We are praying for you this morning & will continue to do so throughout the day.
Love you, Laura & Jon & give Tanner a high five! Praying for you all...
Brian, Donna, Jesslyn & Julia in Maine
I was praying at work throughout the night that Lindsay would have a stable night--it's hard when prayers aren't answered just how I wanted them to be. But I trust that God's plan is much bigger and better than what I can hope and pray for. I'll keep in prayer.
Much love,
Deborah Groen
Lord, this is the time to show us and the medical team your wonderful WOW ability !!
Please touch Lindsay with your healing and gentle yet powerful hands.
Restore her tiny body back to health so that she may be able to serve you and glorify you as her family is, even in their time of heartache.
We stand on our ROCK with the Groen and Welte family today.
Give the medical team great wisdowm and discernment today we ask in your prescious name Lord. We praise you for the work you have already done and continue to do.
In Christ's love, Michelle
Psalm 27:1,7,8,13,14
The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid?
Hear my voice when I call, O Lord; be merciful to me and answer me. My heart says of you, Seek His face! Your face Lord, I will seek
I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
Love, Ed, Karen, Eddie and Elijah
We're so sorry to hear that Lindsay didn't have a good night. We'll be praying this morning and throughout the day that God will give you His strength and His peace so that you can be still and know that He is God.
Although our son, Matthew's, illness as an infant was nothing compared to what you've had to face, this song, Peace Be Still by Al Denson, was an encouragement to us as we leaned on the Lord moment by moment, and day by day.
PEACE BE STILL
Be not dismayed, though it seems like the storms will never end
...
The storms are raging, you don't have to run and hide
The Lord is faithful to heal the lonely heart inside
PEACE BE STILL
The Father loves you
PEACE BE STILL
The Father loves you
And no matter where you are
Or where you've been
I'm am sure He wants you to know
He won't let go
Be not dismayed, though it seems like the hurt will never end
Be still and know the Father will never let you go
The pain is raging, you don't have to run and hide
The Lord is faithful to heal the hurting heart inside
PEACE BE STILL
The Father loves you
PEACE BE STILL
The Father loves you
And no matter where you are
Or where you've been
I'm am sure He wants you to know
He won't let go
And no matter where you are
Or where you've been
I am sure He wants you to know
He won't let go
Praying for you and Lindsay today....
John and Kathy Noel
Dear ones, The Lord gave me these few thoughts this morning after I read the latest blog.
"Whether it be in want or plenty,
in sweet joys or deepest sorrows,
He is in control today,
and for all of my tomorrows.
If in triumphs I soar so high,
or in tragedies sink so low,
It's allright, allright with me,
For I am sure..He knows, He knows.
No matter where the path may lead
along the journey's way,
His grace and peace and love
are there...
Always, always, always."
When Jill Briscoe spoke at WOL many, many years ago, she shared
Habakkuk 3:17-19 and those verses
gave me the above thoughts. It has
to be "allright", whatever it is, because He KNOWS, and He is with us
always.
Praying, praying, praying.
Diane Nichols
We pray this day and will continue to pray in the days to come.
Praying that you will not just know but literally feel the Lord's presence as arms to hold and a body to lean on.
Love you all so very much,
Laurel & Van
Still praying and trusting God for the outcome. Love you guys,
Jenny
Praying you will find comfort in Psalm 46.... "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear ... The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.... Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.
The Connors Family
NJ
Praying for you all!!
Miss bambi
We are praying fervently. Some of the staff and board members of Bethesda Mission prayed for you all this morning before we got this update. We will continue to lift Lindsay up to the LORD for His will to be done.
Doug
Prayed during the night and will continue today. Praying still for that Seventh hour miracle.
I pray you will experience and feel God's lovinmg arms around you today and you will hear Him say
Peace.
Love hugs & prayers,
Miriam
Wish I knew God's plan in all of this, but do not. Continuing to pray for God's strength for you all each step of the way and His Will to be accomplished with Lindsay.
Ed
Dear Family:
I too read Mom's devotional today and when I read it I thought of all of you. We are praying that the Lord will give you peace and will guide your decisions and the decisions of the Doctors. As Mom (Nan) always told me, cover your kids with the blood, so we are covering Linsday with the blood of Christ.
With all our love and prayers,
Uncle Mark and Aunt Jeanne
"When the strong winds batter this vessel of clay, adrift out on the raging sea; come to me in the midst of the storm, and assure me I don't need to fear. But when I lose faith, and start to doubt, and fix my eyes on the waves; your arms of mercy encircle me and lift me up to stand. Stand, firm on the rock, higher than I, immovable. Safe from myself, safe from all else; stand firm on the rock."
These are the words to a song God gave me when I was going through a storm in my life - I hope they encourage you. Please know that we continue to "stand firm on the rock" in praying and trusting God with Lindsay's life.
Julie in CT
Praying, praying, praying! We love you~
Julie and Garrett
Though we don't know what God WILL do, we know what He is ABLE to do and we will continue to pray for Lindsay's healing until He says otherwise! Our hearts ache for all of you and know all too well what it's like to be where you're at now. I will be in prayer all throughout the day for His comfort, grace, strength, peace and abundant love to cover all of you as only He can. Rest in Him as we all wait for His will to be accomplished. He loves you and He loves Lindsay and wants the absolute BEST for each of you. And remember, you're not alone! With much love and prayers, your sister in Christ, Janet
My heart is breaking for you. The last thing I did before falling asleep last night, was to pray for Lindsay. I will continue to have you all in my thoughts and prayers thoughout day.
Nancy Brown
But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. 1 Peter 5:10
Praying for you to feel strengthened and "settled" today. We are also praying for glory to be brought to Him through all of this.
Your prayer partners at Christ the King Church Rochester, NH
We're praying from all over - we're in Concord today for Val's graduation, but our thoughts are with you in Boston. Asking God for wisdom for the doctors and the right decisions to be made today. We love you! ~Joe & Lydia
We continue to lift you and Lindsay up to the Lord, for only HE has the answers to what is happening. We pray HIS will would be clear to all those around and making decisions for little Lindsay.
Sending our love,
Jon, Kristen, and Liam
I have been praying all along. All day, every day. I will be praying extra hard today and will get as many people praying as I can!
Liz Tompkins
As I awoke, I was already praying for Lindsay and all of the family today. I was so sad to see that the night was not good; but as always, our faith is based on the fact that God is "the blessed Controller of all things". We will be praying all day that His plan for today will be evident. We stand with you! Judee Dickinson
When I read Pop-Pop Welte's
Freedom Fighters article
today I wanted to let you
know I have been praying for
Lindsey. Our Lord can heal.
Glenn
I'm so sorry that Lindsay had a bad night. I'll be praying today for strength for her and for the rest of you.
Phoebe, Regan, and Brianna
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deut 31:8
For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall ve able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Rom 8:38-39
ncd
Praying for an outpouring of peace~~ His peace ~~ and wisdom ~~ His wisdom into your hearts today. That you will experience His moment-by-moment presence in tangible ways. Thank you for sharing the evidences of genuine faith and His grace as you walk through this storm. The Hunt's
I love you guys. I will be praying with you.
Beel
Hi brother Bill and Groens,
We read the reports today with interest and concern... and nostalgia. Our first born, Stephen, was born with defective heart and did not survive. We have the tender spot still, as does our Heavenly Father!
Love and hugs,
Elfriede & Ron Eriksen
I'm continuing to lift Lindsay, Jon, Laura, Tanner and the medical staff up in prayer. I am praying that God will prevail.
Love, Lisa DeKruif
Neil Bowie wanted you to know that he is having his whole preschool class at Little Blessings praying for Lindsay. 5 year olds are very strong and convincing prayer people! Neil wants Tanner to know that he has got Lindsay covered!
Admist the rain and the storms may you have Peace. Praying for you all today.
The Gibsons
Dave, Rhonda, Caleb, Ryan, & Seth
Dear Jon, Laura and Tanner,
Our love and prayers continue to be with you. God is our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble.
Carol and Scott Routhe
crying out to our great God for just the right measure of His peace, His grace, His strength, His wisdom, and His endurance for each of you today. praying and standing with you and for you. echoing so many of the thoughts and verses shared already this morning.
"evening and morning and at noon I will pray and cry aloud, and He shall hear my voice." Psalm 55:17
jane roberts
Jon & Laura,
Please know that I will be checking in on all of you through out the day today... Also know that Lindsay's name will be on my lips today (all day) in prayer.
Caleb & Hannah prayed very bravly this morning with Greg and I, Isaiah too sat with us as we prayed for your Pretty Girl and the rest of your family.
We will continue to plead with God for a miracle...
Laura,
As a mother of 1 1/2 year old...today I hold you especailly close to my heart. Your are a precious friend; It is my prayer for you today to have peace INSIDE of GOD'S WILL... I love you very much.
With all of my love to Jon, Laura, Tanner, & Lindsay,
Carrie
My daughter Anna Luisa had two heart surgeries at Children's Hospital Boston... when we got there there was little hope for her recovery, today Anna is the healthiest baby there is ! Pray, believe, give yourselves to the doctors and nurses there, it will pay off with your daughter's health... you are in the best place, with the top doctor's and nurses, I know Lindsay will come out of this OK and will gain the encessary strength for the surgery and future transplant.
Our prayers are with you and your little angel.
Carolina & Family from Miami
BELIEVE And you will get your miracle !
Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are constantly with you all. We are on this journey with you and stand upon the words of our Great God...We are standing firm...
It's All About Him,
Linda Lazenby TN.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8welVgKX8Qo
Hi Everyone,
I couldn't help but think of this song today as I read the blog-In Christ Alone. The link above is a beautiful video of that song with the words that I often use for my own personal worship. I hope it brings you peace on this difficult day. I know you trust God and so do all of us. We love you and we will continue to pray for you all.
In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand
May God grant you his perfect peace,
Lisa Pampreen
Anna Claire Varnado emailed me about your beautiful daughter, and I pray with your family today...keeping Lindsay in my constant thoughts. As a mother of a "Heart Angel", I encourage you to take it hour by hour. Your faith and strength are amazing, and little Lindsay's resolve has been miraculous. I'm sorry for her struggle, and I pray Jesus will guide her medical team.
Mandy Oberton
Anna Claire Varnado emailed me about your beautiful daughter, and I pray with your family today...keeping Lindsay in my constant thoughts. As a mother of a "Heart Angel", I encourage you to take it hour by hour. Your faith and strength are amazing, and little Lindsay's resolve has been miraculous. I'm sorry for her struggle, and I pray Jesus will guide her medical team.
Mandy Oberton
you are all in my prayers...may His grace continue to cover you.
Dear Jon, Laura, Tanner and Lindsay,
We have been praying, praying, praying! Sam's sweet prayer this morning for Lindsay's heart was straight from his heart right to Jesus. When children pray with such confidence how can we not be confident?
We'll continue to pray for peace for all of you, strength for Lindsay and guidance for those amazing Drs and nurses.
Much love going your way.
Jon, Leah and family
Our family has been praying for little Lindsay and for your whole family. We will continue to pray that God's will be done in this situation.
Joe and Kelly Pollitt
Dear ones:
I am fervently continuing to pray for Lindsay, as though she was part of my family. And yes, she is, "The Family of God". When you hurt, I hurt, when you cry, I cry and when you rejoice, I rejoice. The Lord bless you, the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace today, tomorrow and forever. Jesus loves you and so do I. joann from Mt. Laurel
Welte"s and Groens WE ARE PRAYING for ALL OF YOU! KNOW THAT OUR HEARTS ARE WITH YOU> LOVE ALL OF US AT AMERICA"S KESWICK
Stay strong, Groen family--we continue to pray.
Love, The Bowies
Dad and I will continue holding you up in prayer. We are praying that our faithful and loving Lord will give the doctors, nurses and the rest of the staff caring for Lindsay the wisdom and skill to do what is best for her. May He keep you all in His loving arms. We serve a great God, and He has Lindsay in His care.
Gail Klein
I'm am praying for you contstantly. I love you all and am praying for God's Loving Wisdom comes to you without a doubt. He is holding you all in his arms and I pray you feel HIS comfort today. Tell Lindsay we love her, and she is so special. Love you, Melissa,Brian, Morgan, and Colin
We are praying... for God's amazing grace and His peace that passes all understanding for Lindsay and all her family.
Brenda K.
Lakes Comm Chapel, NJ
So sorry to hear about Lindsay,s bad night. While we can't understand God's ways, we can trust His heart Job said, "I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be twarted." Job 42:2 I will continue to storm God's heart for Lindsay's healing.
Lovingly, MER
Dear Loved Ones:
Our continuous prayers are being lifted for you all...and we are trusting Jesus. We know you all are in the "palm of His hand" and we must trust Him. You all must be physically and emotionally drained and we ask God to give you His strength. Please know how many countless persons are praying for all of you. God IS in control of your lives and He is particularly holding Lindsay close.
Love,
Paul & Joan Shumate
Consider it done! I have already contacted my family down South.
Hugs In His Name
Grammy Gail
Laura and Jon,
I read the blog earlier this morning and shared the message with Bill. At that time, the old hymn GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU came to my mind. Although I didn't immediately send it to you, I feel I should do so now. I pulled out one of our hymnals from a bookshelf (to be sure to send all the words as written) and when I opened it the verse from Nahum 1:7 was listed under the song title. "The Lord is good, a refuge in time of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him." Be assured of His caring even now.
Be not dismayed whate'er betide;
God will take care of you.
Beneath His wings of love abide;
God will take care of you.
Refrain
God will take care of you,
Thro' every day o'er all the way.
He will take care of you;
God will take care of you.
Thro' days of toil when heart doth fail;
God will take care of you.
When dangers fierce your path assail;
God will take care of you.
All you may need He will provide;
God will take care of you.
Nothing you ask will be denied;
God will take care of you.
No matter what may be the test,
God will take care of you.
Lean, weary one, upon His breast;
God will take care of you.
In light of the latest news (Ruthie shared your Dad's phone message a few minutes ago) I know it's hard to understand all the lines of the third verse, but I also know you've been asking for God's will in this situation . . . and as has been often said -- He knows what's best and He doesn't make mistakes.
We'll continue to pray for you and for the strength only He can give for what lies before you.
Across the page in the hymnal is the song A SHELTER IN THE TIME OF STORM. I thought it, too, is very fitting for you all especially as it ties in with Nan's devotional for today.
The verse under the title is Psalm 62:7. He is my mighty rock, my refuge.
The Lord's our Rock; in Him we hide,
A Shelter in the time of storm;
Secure whatever ill betide,
A Shelter in the time of storm.
Refrain
O Jesus is a Rock in a weary land,
A weary land, a weary land;
O Jesus is a Rock in a weary land--
A Shelter in the time of storm.
A Shade by day, Defense by night,
A Shelter in the time of storm.
No fears alarm, no foes affright,
A Shelter in the time of storm.
The raging storms may round us beat,
A Shelter in the time of storm.
We'll never leave our safe retreat,
A Shelter in the time of storm.
O Rock divine, O Refuge dear,
A Shelter in the time of storm.
Be Thou our Helper evernear,
A Shelter in the time of storm.
May these words bring some comfort to you. Continue to lean on Him and He will carry you through.
With our love, and continued prayers,
Grace, for Bill, too.
dont ever give up hope. Thats the best thing to keep you going. Even until the very last second, never give up hope!
your friend, Sibahan
Your Friends at "Building On The Rock" are praying for strength, peace and wisdom.
Though will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee,
Though will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee,
Because he trusteth in thee,
He trusted in thee Oh, Lord,
Though will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee.
Laura, Jon, & Tanner & families, I have been praying for you all morning!
Seeking Him,
Maryann Sefcik
We are continuing in our prayers for you, for Lindsay, for her nurses and doctors for complete peace for all of you.
Love, Scott and Jill
We are praying that you will know God's presence in a very special way.
Dearest Lindsay Bear, et al:
We love you all so much. Am praying, praying, praying.
Jane Sefcik, Staten Island
I was saddened to hear about Lindsay this morning, and my angel pin has not moved from over my heart since I ran into Bill by the elevators.
I visited Lindsay last night prior to any changes in her condition. I held her hand and talked with her about how Jon, Laura, Bill, Jan, Tanner, as well as so many others deeply love her and how proud everyone is about the amazing strength she has displayed throughout this journey.
My thoughts are with Lindsay, Laura, Jon and Tanner today.
Julia
Praying that God will hold you tight in His arms and you will know His peace and comfort.
Love you all,
Miriam
Jon and Laura,
I have some marigolds to plant in our little garden beside the driveway. As I put each little seedling into the soil, I will pray for God's intervention in Lindsay's life. In the book of Matthew, we are reminded that God knows what we need, even the lilies are clothed by Him. Marigolds aren't exactly the majestic flowers that lilies are, but they remind me of God's promise to take care of our needs. I will pray that He will show the doctors exactly what Lindsay needs right now.
Love, Kerri Robinson
Been praying for Lindsay and all of you as you wait and make difficult decisions. I will continue to pray for all of you for the strength only our GOD can give and HIS peace as well. "Do not fear for I am with you, do not look anxiously about you for I am your GOD. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with MY righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10. Hold on to Jesus!!!! With Love
Carol Budd
Lakes Chapel, NJ
Jon and Laura, I've checked this blog as often as I could while I've been traveling; you are never far from my thoughts, even though the physical distance between us is so great. I can't even imagine how hard this time must be - my heart aches for you. I wish that I could be there to hug you and cry with you. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you and your (our) family. I love you.
Sarah
Hi Groens and Welts,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Lindsay's death, but also happy for her to be healthy in the arms of Jesus this very moment. One day we will all see her again. Perhaps even as we speak she is playing with my little girl Anna Rene and all the babies that have been mentioned on this blog. Perhaps she will be the very one that greets each one of you when it is your time to go with the Lord. We all mourn with you and cry for your enormous loss. Laura you were right; at 1PM she was completely healed. Love to you all and I can't wait to hug your neck when you get back to church.
God Bless,
Lisa Pampreen
Standing with you all in prayer.May strength, peace and God's love fill you all on this difficult day.
Jon, Laura, Welte and Groen Family,
We weep as you weep; mourn as you mourn.
Allow us to bear your pain with you and know that we are still in it with you, praying and seeking God now, for comfort and care as your hearts and souls grief for your precious little one, who now rests completely whole and free in the arms of Jesus.
Stephanie and Sesky and Joyia
And infant voices shall proclaim,
Their early blessings, on his name.
Ron and Elfriede Eriksen
dear Jon, laura, and family,
our hearts go out to you and wish we could be there to say how sorry we are about the loss of Lindsey. We pray that you will have the strength to continue. We remember grandma groen and know that she will meet lindsey in heaven.
heartbroken,
the bill and merri post family
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