Saturday, May 31, 2008

Prayer for the kids

Laura, Warren and Phyllis, attended a memorial service at Children's Hospital in Boston on Thursday night. It was a very meaningful and special service.

Today there is a group of folks from Dover Baptist coming over to help Jon with work outside of their house. We are so grateful for the love, support and care that the folks from Dover have provided to the kids.

Please pray for Laura as she was having a very difficult time last night. While we know that this is a part of the grieving process, the reality of Lindsay being in heaven is sinking in. I know that your prayers and notes of encouragement will mean so much right now.

Can you believe that the blog has gone over 41,000+ hits. Wow.

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Laura, Jon, and Tanner,
We were just checking in (as we daily do) to see what we could be praying for. Laura, I don't think I have any words to say to bring you comfort. Just know that you are thought about often and prayed for all the time.
We love you!
-Jon, Kristen, and Liam

Anonymous said...

Jon, Laura & Tanner,

You are in our thoughts so often... and as often as we think of you we pray for you!

Love and Prayers, Scott and Jill

Anonymous said...

Laura, Jon & Tanner,

One week before Lindsay went home to be with Jesus, a very dear friend of ours also went home. His name was Adrien. He was 37, single and had one of the most loving hearts this side of heaven. Please rest knowing that Adrien is taking care of Lindsay & that they both are in the care of our loving heavenly Father.

You are in our prayers still.
Darlene & Steve Bailey
Bethany Church

Anonymous said...

Hi guys,
I'm praying for the weather there in NH as those precious people from your church do their handy work on your yard. I remember Nan always praying the morning of our Sunday School picnic at Fellowship Church when I was a kid. She always told the Lord that it was one day that everyone had planned for and it would be great if He saw fit to keep it nice. Many a year the clouds would be there or rain when she awoke. Then she would pray and the clouds would part and the day would be great all to the Glory of God. So, I'm praying for all of you and your friends to the Glory of God.
I'm also praying for you, Laura, my daughter and you, Jon, my son-in-LOVE, and you, Tanner, my Tanner-bananer all day long. Whenever I see a picture of Lindsay, I pray for all of you (and you know my house, her picture is in just about every room). I know that God will be there every moment for you even though these days are tough. Lean on Him when those moments and hours seem forever and remember to call me, I'm here 24/7. Wish I was closer to hold you all in my arms and kiss away the hurts.
Love you always and forever,
Mom/Granny

Anonymous said...

Laura,
I am praying for you as you grieve. I can't begin to imagine how you miss her. Although I've never experienced anything like what you have...I do know that our Lord will carry you through. Sometimes during seasons of my own suffering God's characteristics appear suddenly unfamiliar to me. At some points our spirits are so weak all we can do it fall at His feet. I'll continue to pray for you and I know thousands of others are too.

Anonymous said...

Hi Laura, Jon & Tanner,
Just to let you know I continue to pray for you many times a day.

I pray you will continue to lean on the Lord and draw your strength from Him. He is faithful and will see you through.

Right now I am praying that your weather is better than what I see on the PC for your area. It is a blessing to see how your church family has been there for you and now are there to help with the work.

I know God will continue to use so many people who love you to help you through.

An extra big hug, love & prayers,
Miriam

Anonymous said...

Laura, Jon and Tanner,
praying for you as the reality sets in. wish we could take the pain away. i hope you've read your friend Marilyn's book. I got 3 copies after your dad recommended it on the blog and it has helped me even 4 years after the death of my mom. the healing is a journey that takes place every day as baths are given, holidays come and go and as Tanner reaches milestones. I hope you ask us for help as you go down this path. The Lord watered Lindsay's tree here for us today. Waiting on your decision on where you'd like it best. Talk soon,
pam and fam

Anonymous said...

Laura, Jon and Tanner,

Thinking of you often. Please let me know if you need anything.

the Cole Family

Anonymous said...

Laura, I don't know if you remember me or not. I use to be Jan Lare and I taught you in Sunday school when you were just a little girl. When I left fellowship to move to Ca. I think your parents only had you and Josh so you know I'm talking about along time ago. I have been reunited with your parents through the graciousness of your dad who invited me to a pastors wife confrence at Keswick which I now faithfully attend every year. I met your sister Julie there last year. Anyway Iam telling you all this so you may know who it is who is writting to you when I drop in on the blog. I have journeyed down Lindsays path with you through this wonderful blog and have been in prayer for you everyday since I checked in. I am now especially holding you up in prayer as I know this must be such a difficult time for you. I don't know what it's like to lose a child I can't even begin to imagine but I do know the pain and loss of losing my father who I loved with all my heart at an early age. That is why I am faithfully committing you and your husband to prayer right now. Everything seems to hit after everyone goes home. You realise that person is just not there any more and you expect to see them come aroud the corner or hear their voice and you don't. You see something that triggers a memory or everywhere you turn there seems to be reminders. It can make you happy and sad at the same time. My dad has been gone from my life now longer than he was ever in it but time is a great healer and God is so faithful and so good. I know He will see you through and will give you strength to carry on even when it seem hard to. One of my favorite verses is in Isaiah the reference fails me right now but I know the verse. This is a paraphrased version. " My ways are not your ways My thoughts are not your thoughts as the heavens are higher than the earth so are my ways and my thoughts. This has always helped me when I don't understand what God might be doing and as time passes some times God does let us put some of the pieces together. My dad touched more lives in the year and a half he was sick than he did when he was well. I believe this is true about Lindsay too. You may never know the effect she had on the nursing staff doctors and other health care providers that came across her path along with other patiens and family members you encountered but I believe that lindsay and your whole family have touched lives in ways you may never know and maybe you will. Just know that God has not forgotten you as you sort through your feelings, hurt, memories, sorrows and all that is going through your heart right now. I will continue to lift you up in prayer knowing and trusting that God will comfort you, encourage you and hold you tight as you adjust to life as it is now. Will continue to pray for you Jon and Tanner. You are in our hearts and minds daily. God Bless Jan Covelens

Anonymous said...

HI Jon,Laura, and Tanner,
Sorry I missed yesterday but I got it from the "big kid" that he gave you a hug for me. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I've shed tears because I understand some of the pain you are experiencing. It makes me sad to think you are going through such pain. It also reminds me of how much pain God felt when he gave his son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins. We love you. We're praying for you. We're here for you!
Love,
Susie and Steve

Anonymous said...

Jon and Laura, I wish I had a magic pill that would take you quickly through this "valley of the shadow of death" but as scripture says it is a walk. A walk can be fast at times and ever so slow also.
We are told is that wonderful 23rd Psalm that the walk is THROUGH.
Know you are ever on my heart and have been since the day you walked the walk and declared your love and became Mr. & Mrs.
Loving and praying for you and all who have grown more aware of the Good Shepherd as you have let us into your lives. LVS

Susan M. said...

Hi, Jon, Laura, and Tanner:

I was finally able to view the entire memorial service yesterday at my sister's. It was a beautiful tribute to a beautiful little girl. I also watched the slide show... twice. What precious pics of Lindsay. Aaron did a great job on that.

Please know that you are often in my thoughts. Not a day has passed that I haven't thought of you and prayed for you and I will continue to do so.

May the Lord comfort you and give you His strength and His peace each step of the way. My heart aches for each one of you.

Love, hugs, and prayers,

Susan M.

Deuteronomy 31:8

Anonymous said...

Hey guys. Just thinking about the three of you and wishing we were closer to you so that we could give you all big hugs and tell you face to face how much we love you and are praying for you. The picture of Lindsay on the Keswick Prayer Bulletin (the one in the leaves outside your house from last fall) made me so very sad and so very hopeful for heaven... Please know that you're loved and prayed for by us.
Jenny & Josh

Anonymous said...

Laura. I am here for you. Really. I will not preach to you, tell you how its "meant to be" and how wondeful it is-- its not meant to be for lindsay to be gone. I am here for you. Really. Please call me when you can. Even if just to cry. I really wanted to be there for you, but i couldnt for the service. I will be here for you when you need an ear, or if you call, i will be there. I know how crappy it is, to loose your baby!
My heart is with you!

My love, and sympathy,
Sibahan