KETCHUP AND MUSTARD SATURDAY
Catch Up and Must Do
We could have taken our visiting family from KC, MO to a NJ diner for breakfast or lunch today. Instead, Steve ordered some Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches for pick up. Ketchup? Mustard? Neither? Both? Tonight, we're doing some NJ "fine dining" for "Valentine's Day!
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In spite of our joy of being with Jordan, Jacqueline, and Chloe this weekend... AND watching Chloe's curiousity...
...AND watching Chloe with Jessica...
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This is, in fact, a very serious blog post. For all of those who I mention below, I bring you encouragement with our scripture for the week:
Ephesians 2:4-6
But because of His great love for us,
God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ
even when we were dead in transgressions-
it is by grace you have been saved. .
And God raised us up with Christ
and seated us with Him
in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus..."
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Please, please join me in praying, praying, praying for these difficult circumstances today:
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1. Difficult circumstances caused by anger that turned to violence: the school shooting yesterday at the University of Alabama at Huntsville directly impacts many people, some of which I met on our recent Huntsville trip. Remember the picture of Benja with her new friend DeLois. DeLois is VP of that university. She was interviewed last night by news bureaus about the tragedy. Pray for DeLois, her wisdom, and all others connected with the ministry of healing in Huntsville.
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2. Difficult circumstances caused by violence and hatred: LeGrand Strickland, as you know, was critically injured in a roadside bomb in Afghanistan on 2/2/10. LeGrand had to have both legs amputated. He has been in a coma. In spite of it all, there are many amazing stories that have already transpired since this tragedy. Transformed mom, Carrie, is by his side now in San Antonio with a strong worldwide support group of christians. You can click their picture over on the sidebar and link up with the already amazing Caring Bridge website that has been set up for this christian family. Join me in praying for Carrie, LeGrand, and boys.
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.3. Difficult circumstances in the ongoing sickness of multiple family members at the same time: Bob and Susan Billingham have a teenage daughter named Grace. Grace, not pictured here with her parents, has had dehbilitating headaches for several years much like our daughter Jessica. They have done many of the same things for their daughter that we have for Jessica. We've compared notes and given each other encouragement over the last few years. Susan's aging parents are in constant need of Susan's support and care. They've been in and out of the hospital a lot recently. Last week a doctor found a small tumor on Grace's pituitary gland. They will operate this coming Wednesday. What a scary place to have a surgery! Will this be the answer? Why wasn't this found before now? Hope! Questions! Fears! Reliance on Jesus! Jesus, we believe... take away our unbelief!!! Please join me in praying for Grace and the whole Billingham family.
.4. Difficult circumstances in the sickness and death of a husband and father: Many of us have prayed unceasingly for Bonita McEndree since Scott went home to be with the Lord. Tomorrow, Valentine's day, would have been Scott's 33rd birthday. Their family is still pictured over on the right sidebar for you to connect with. Oh, Bonita, we love you! We lift you up! We want you and your children to live your lives here on earth "in the heavenly realms". Let us know what we can do for you sister! We are praying for you today, Bonita!
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5. Difficult circumstances in the sickness and death of a child: On February 17th, it will be one year since Connor Deal left this life because of MRSA. I have wrestled in prayer for Ron and Nan and Connor's two brothers who have been left behind. There remain 2 links at the bottom of this blog to connect to this family and their story. Please join me in praying for the Deal family this coming week!
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6. Difficult circumstances in the ongoing 14 years of sickness of a child:
Migraines continue for our daughter, Jessica. Here is her snowed in Mustang that is symbolic of her not driving it for over a year due to 24/7 migraines. Please pray for Jessica's complete healing this year!
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