Prayer Request for Josiah...

Below is a prayer request from Josiah's father, for those of you who have prayed for him in the past I wanted to make sure you saw this, and for those who are new to this site, please join us in praying for the miraculous! You can go here to see my original prayer request for this precious one. Thanks for your prayers...

Late last week we received a call from Dr. Blount, the head neurosurgeon. From the conversation a few new issues have emerged:

First after dialoguing with more “thoughtful colleagues”, Dr. Blount has determined not to go through with the procedure he initially planned in late February. Through these discussions it was determined that the initial course of action would have likely not had the desired effect, thus leaving Josiah’s skull with another unprotected area. Obviously, God knew what he was doing when the previous surgery was canceled and he sent us for pancakes.

Second, he asked us to bring Josiah in this Friday, April 3^rd at 11:30 am (a time that was just confirmed today)for another visit. After more scanning Dr. Blount, along with a colleague, will sit with us and share their collective thoughts. Among other things, Dr. Blount stated that they just want to see if there has been any noticeable growth in the area.

Upon hearing these words, tears swelled. Our prayer is that come Friday the scans will reveal substantial restoration. I recently went back to the journal entries (specifically September 14^th – 18^th) and recalled what was initially perceived through the eyes of man: death or irreparable brain damage. I’m not sure if I’ll ever be able to read these pages without feeling both the weight of who God is and the blessed hope found in His name. He miraculously moved on behalf of His kingdom.

This said, I invite you to join us in fasting and prayer for the miraculous. Beginning April 1^st until 12 noon on the 3^rd, we invite you to participate in a bread and liquid fast. The focus is renewed hunger for His righteousness and a petition that His power allow Josiah’s skull to regenerate. Certainly this request is not intended for everyone, nor are we looking to “hear” from you. We just ask that you listen for the Spirit’s leading in this matter - is this to be your work?

More to come, Grace and Peace

Praying....

Prayer for Wyatt

Update as of 3/2/09

I received some wonderful news today and wanted to share it with all of you who are praying for Wyatt... The family received the reports from the tests that have been run, and Wyatt's tumor was downgraded from a grade two to a grade one, which is considered benign!! What a huge praise this is! What a wonderful answer to prayer! He has what is called juvenille pilocytic astrocytomoa, and he will continue to have MRIs every 6 months to watch it.

However, they still need our prayers.... as a result of his intubation (they think) he has a paralyzed vocal cord and he did not pass a swallowing test, therefore he had to have a feeding tube put in his stomach. Please pray for the function of his vocal cord to return fully and that the muscles and nerves that control his swallow would also return to normal function. He is still in the hospital but they are now in a private room.

We know our God is the Great Physician and is able to touch and heal, look what He has already done for this precious little one, please continue to join me in prayer for Wyatt and his family. Thank you so very much!

Praying still...



Below is the initial prayer request from February 22, 2009

Hey Everyone
I would like to ask you to pray for a 4 year old little boy named Wyatt.

He has been diagnosed with brain cancer... they do not yet have a course of treatment planned out, they are in the process of figuring all that out.

Also remember his parents, Kelly and Jim... They have one other child and Kelly is pregnant with their 3rd due in May.

Jim had been out of town and Wyatt was in the bed with his mom and had a seizure. The seizure led to the discovery of cancer...

Please join me in lifting this family to the throne of grace and praying for a touch of God upon this precious little one's body, for divine appointments for them, and for every need to be met. Thank you so much! I will post updates as I get them...

Praying...

Prayer for Brandon

Update as of 3/2/09

You can go HERE to read an update about Brandon, he seems to be doing very well but they continue to need our prayers. Thanks so much for joining me in praying for this precious family!

Praying still...


Please be in prayer for Brandon, the precious 4 month old son of a wonderful friend of mine, Susan. I first met Susan through the prayer ministry at a church we both used to attend. She had a broken heart at the time, but had given it all over to the Lord and was totally dependent on and in trusting in Him to work His will out in her life. Her prayers were not answered in the way we all wanted them to be answered at the time, but I can say that God has answered her prayers and has now blessed her with a wonderful husband and a precious son. Susan is a wonderful friend and we will forever have a bond because of all the time we spent in prayer together. Please join me in praying for her son and their family...

Brandon had surgery today (January 5, 2009) for hip dysplasia and came through the surgery well. Please be in prayer for him and his family (Susan and Jim) as they now embark on the journey of caring for Brandon as he recovers. I have included some information below about his surgery, and you can click here to visit their blog.

The surgery will be performed at Children’s Hospital and is the next phase of treatment for Brandon’s hip dysplasia, a condition that he was born with. For those of you interested in the “cliff notes” version regarding his recovery: Brandon will be in a Spica body cast for 3 to 4 months post-surgery as his hip heals. The cast will begin at Brandon’s armpits and extend down to his ankles. Although we first found this news to be very daunting, we’ve had some time to accept it and know that we are doing what’s best for Brandon. After the body cast is removed, Brandon must wear braces for 6 months to a year. For those of you who are just now finding out about Brandon’s condition and his need for surgery, you may want to click on this link (http://pockstallers.wordpress.com/brandons-hip-dysplasia/ ) to learn more about his diagnosis and the logistics of how we will care for him during his recovery.

Thank you so much for your prayers for Brandon and his parents!

Prayer for Josiah Carrier

Update as of 2/26/09, from their caringbridge site...

We just got home, the surgery has been put off for two more weeks. Josiah developed a cough last night and the doctors were hesitant to put him under. I'll write more later but again thanks for your overwhelming support and prayers.

Update as of 2/25/09

Josiah will be having surgery to repair his skull in the morning. Please pray for his surgery and all involved. Down further in this post is a link to their caringbridge site if you want to visit there. Thanks so much for your prayers!

Update as of 1/13/09

We went to see Dr. Blount yesterday and discovered that Josiah will likely require surgery; the skull piece is deteriorating into calcium deposits and being harmlessly absorbed into the body. Over the next few weeks Dr. Blount will be weighing his options, trying to determine which course of action to take given the variables surrounding our son’s age, etc. We are scheduled to return on February the 2^nd and from there he’ll have likely charted a course of action.

Please visit this family's caringbridge site (you can click below to get there) to read more of their story and to be strengthen in your own faith as you see how they rely on God to get them through this time.
Thanks for the prayers!

If you want to be part of a miracle, just join us in continuing to praying for Josiah Carrier. He was miraculously healed by our Great Physician after suffering injuries from a TV falling on his head. His parents strong faith and the way they have and are handling this situation with their child, with total trust in God and open hands, is a wonderful testimony to our Lord and Savior. You can click here to read his story and to get updates, but let me warn you, if you go back and start at the beginning you will need a box of tissues at your side, so go grab a box! Thanks for the prayers!

Prayer for Baby Cora

Update...

Cora is now with Jesus.... I am so sad and heartbroken over this little one's death, and I did not even know them. Please join me in praying for her family as they mourn her death and adjust to life without their daughter... I can not even begin to imagine how they are feeling. Cora went to be with Jesus this past Sunday, the 8th... I feel horrible that I did not know that until now. I have not really felt like being on the computer this week and have not kept up with things as I normally do. You can go to their blog (link is in the paragraph below), and they have a link for anyone interested in hearing the celebration of her life. Thank you for joining me in prayer for this family.


Please be in prayer for Baby Cora.... she is a precious little girl who has just been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. I can not imagine what her parents are experiencing right now... Please join me in lifting them to the throne of grace, and praying for our great and mighty God to heal her little body. You can visit them here....

Praying...

Prayer for Andrea

Please be in prayer for the daughter of a friend of mine, her name is Andrea. Andrea is currently a "prodigal" and is running from God and from her family. Please pray for Andrea to "come to her senses" as the prodigal son did and to return to her Heavenly Father and to her earthly family.

Her mother has requested the following be prayed for her:

• For Andrea to remember the love her parents have for her
• For Andrea to remember the countless scriptures that are hidden in her heart
• For a hedge of thorns to protect her

Please also pray for her parents, as this is an emotionally and physically draining time for them. Pray for God to sustain them and guide and direct them as they make decisions and as they have contact with Andrea.

Thank you again so much for your prayers for Andrea and all the others listed here. They are greatly appreciated!

Prayer for the Andre Family

Please be in prayer for my aunt and uncle; my cousin, her husband and son, as they mourn the loss of my cousin. He also leaves behind a wife, a daugher, and a step-son. His death was very unexpected, and has been so very difficult for his entire family, immediate and extended. Pray for God to strengthen and sustain all of us, to give us peace and comfort, and for God to use this for His Glory. Really, our whole extended family could use your prayers, as this has been extremely hard for all of us, somedays being harder than others. Thank you so much for your prayers!

Prayer for the Medders Family

Please join me in praying for the Medders, and for their daughter, Callie. Callie's mom, Kelli, was pregnant with naturally occurring quads, and went through a very difficult pregnancy with the babies being born early. Callie is her only surviving quad and she has had numerous medical problems and hurdles to cross, but she is hanging in there. You can click here to read about Callie's story and to get specifics on how to lift her and her family up in prayer.

I do not know this family personally, but have a friend who knows them, that is how I learned of them. My heart has gone out to Kelli ever since hearing she was pregnant naturally with quads. Please lift this precious family up to the Lord in your intercessions. Thanks so much for your prayers!

Prayer for the Sims Family

Please pray for the Sims family, as they mourn the loss of their infant son, Gabe. You can click here to go to his caringbridge site to learn more about his story. I do not know this family personally, but learned of them through my local Mother of Multiples group. Thanks so much for your prayers!

Prayer for Gutierrez Family

I would like for you to pray this year for the Gutierrez family, as they adjust to life without Richard. They have lost a husband, a dad, a grand-dad, a friend, and the list could go on and on. Please pray for God to strengthen and sustain them, and to show them His will for them as they embark upon a new season in life. Your prayers are greatly appreciated! Below is Richard's obituary. I encourage you to read it just so you can know what a wonderful person he was...

RICHARD R. GUTIERREZ, a calm leader and teacher of God's hope went peacefully to heaven while surrounded by his family in his Cypress home, November 10, 2008. A man of integrity, Richard was known for his love of God, compassion, intelligent humor, and management skills. Richard led with quiet strength; he was a constant source of wisdom for his family and friends. Born October 23, 1942 in Venezuela he was the youngest of three children. An honored US Army veteran, retired ExxonMobil executive, adoring husband of 39 years, dedicated father, loving grandpa, church leader and fervent prayer minister, Richard left nothing unfinished. Pursuing his passion to bring God's healing and restoration to people, Richard and his wife jointly founded the Healing Rooms of West Houston in 2004. He completed his life's checklist with a Master's touch. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, grandchild Jordan and is survived by his wife, Gloria, son David and wife Nichole and son John Paul and wife Sylvina, and 3 grandchildren. He is further survived by his sisters Sylvia Levy and Elvira Pifko, their husbands, and nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Richard will be dearly missed. His life verse was Psalm 27:1, The Lord is my light and my salvation; we thank God for his salvation through Christ Jesus. An Evening of Remembrance will be held Thursday, November 13 at 7 PM at Encourager Church, 10950 Katy Freeway. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 PM at Encourager church followed by internment at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. Donations may be sent to Encourager Church or Healing Rooms of West Houston, 10950 Katy Freeway. Houston, Texas 77043.

Prayer for the Pate Babies!

Please be in prayer for the Pate babies. Dana has twin boys who were born early but their progress has astounded everyone who hears of her story. They are truly a testimony to the power of God and the power of prayer. To join me in prayer for them you can click here to go to her blog. Thanks so much for taking time to pray for others!

I do not know Dana personally, but I did get to meet her in the elevator at the hospital one day as I was going for an appointment... it was a divine appointment for us! She is just precious and we hugged and talked a few minutes, what a precious sister in Christ she is! I hope to see her again one day!