It's 5am and I'm headed out now to go see my Gracie girl. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers again be praying for Dr today and the squad assisting in the surgery this morning at 7:30.
Keep those comments coming, it's good to hear who is out there praying and will be something Gracie can look back on later and who was standing with us in prayer.
For He is GOOD,
Lamar
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Psalm 65:2 O You who hear prayer, unto You all flesh shall come.
ReplyDeleteHe hears us! What an awesome God we have!! We will continue praying and praising Him for what He has done. I don't remember the last time I have prayed so much or cried so often! Thank you for being such a testimony to those around you and for loving your wife so much! That is for sure what Grace is going to see when she reads through this:)
Love and prayers,
Joel and Shawna
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ReplyDeleteNum 12:13 So Moses cried out to the Lord, "O God, please heal her!"
ReplyDeleteI am crying out like Moses for Grace!
Susan Wiker
An old hymn with great meaning and comfort
ReplyDeleteby William Orcutt Cushing, c. 1896 taken from
Ps 91:4
Under His Wings—Ira David Sankey
Under His Wings
1 Under His wings I am safely abiding,
Though the night deepens and the tempests are wild,
Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me,
He has redeemed me, and I am His child.
Chorus:
Under His wings, under His wings,
Who from His love can sever?
Under His wings my soul shall abide,
Safely abide forever.
2 Under His wings, what a refuge in sorrow!
How the heart yearningly turns to His rest!
Often when earth has no balm for my healing,
There I find comfort, and there I am blessed.
3 Under His wings, oh, what precious enjoyment!
There will I hide till life’s trials are o’er;
Sheltered, protected, no evil can harm me,
Resting in Jesus, I’m safe evermore.
Eckert, P. (1998). Steve Green's MIDI hymnal : A complete toolkit for personal devotions and corporate worship. (Electronic ed.). Bellingham, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.
Roberta and Stan Kober
Lamar and Grace,
ReplyDeleteYou are in our prayers constantly! Grace, your husband loves you so much. It is so obvious! And we love you too. You are both such an inspiration and witness for Christ.
Love,
Brad & Janelle Gregory
Lamar and Grace,
ReplyDeletePraying for you both and especially sweet Grace. SO many times prayer, service and encouragement she has served to me, along with thousands of others. I'd offer to come sing myself, but not sure that would make the situation any better! :-) May you see God's hand today in a way that brings uplifting joy to your souls. We love and and are praying for you. Grace, can;t wait to serve you in some way when you are home. I'm there.
Lauren and Jimmy Herr
Lamar,
ReplyDeleteDude that is awesome that Grace's mom and you sang to Grace. Im sure some of it was true worship and other songs were just downright silly. I think this is a true example of Grace, you, and everyone finding true joy in the Lord.
Much love,
Bobby Childs
keeping you all in our prayers today! God has just the right doctors in place and His hands are guiding all in Grace's surgery. Thanks for the updates and we will continue to uphold you and your family!!!!
ReplyDeleteNikki Douglass
Lamar & Grace,
ReplyDeleteWe have been praying for you daily! Today we are praying that the surgery goes well, with quick healing and no infection, also for patience for Grace to wait until Mon. for the tube to come out.
WHAT A TESTIMONY YOU HAVE HAD THROUGH THIS WHOLE THING...Thank you Lamar for keeping us posted. You are a truly beautiful couple!
Praying for you daily,
In Christ's love,
Seth and Tiffanie Perry
Lamar and Grace,
ReplyDeleteWe are continuing to keep you in our prayers!! I'm continuing to pray for a complete recovery!! We have an awesome God on our side, as you know all so well. Praying that the tube will be removed and her feet and elbow will heal.
A Tree Of Healing
Our Daily Bread
READ: Exodus 15:22-27
When he cast it into the waters, the waters were made sweet. --Exodus 15:25 While waiting in the church parking lot, I switched on the car radio and heard the distinctive voice of Bible teacher J. Vernon McGee. "When the experiences of life are bitter," he asked, "what can make them sweet?" Just then I glanced in the rearview mirror and saw a boy walking with his mother toward the church. He held her arm as they moved slowly, every step an effort because of his cerebral palsy. They had come to worship God.
So, what can sweeten the painful experiences of life? McGee's answer: "Only the cross of Christ." He cited the healing of the bitter waters of Marah in Exodus 15, which he saw as a prophetic picture of Christ's sacrifice for our sin. Moses "cried out to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a tree. When he cast it into the waters, the waters were made sweet" (v.25).
The New Testament uses "the tree" as a metaphor to describe the cross on which our Savior died. In 1 Peter 2:24, for example, we read that Christ "Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree."
Today, as we embrace all that the cross means, we can find healing of heart and the transforming power of God's love that sweetens the bitterest waters of life. — David C. McCasland
Christ takes each sin, each pain, each loss,
And by the power of His cross
Transforms our brokenness and shame,
So that we may glorify His name. —DJD
The cross of Christ can sweeten the most bitter experience of life.
Praise the Lord for your great testimony and outlook in difficult times. Romans 8:18--I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing to the glory that will be revealed in us. In Christ, The Lindbergs
ReplyDeleteGrace,
ReplyDeleteI am praying the Lord protects you during this surgery and am praying you have the speediest of recoveries! Lamar, you're one of my best friends and I admire you more and more everyday. The Lord is going to get you through this tough time in your life and we will all celebrate when we can look back and see how he did it!
Just wanted you to know, the prayer warriors at Victory Church in Lancaster are going before the throne for you both! I work with Grace's sister Julia at LGH. It's good to hear your updates on Grace and to know how to pray for her.May you continue to feel the Lord's presence thru this difficult time. He is good--all the time.
ReplyDeleteLisa Jones
Thanks so much for the updates. Our hearts go out to you both during this great trial. Keep your eyes focused on Him....Who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory...
ReplyDeleteLove & prayers, Pastor Paul & Marie
Praying for you both, cousin. Mike's parents church in Middletown DE and our church in New London PA are keeping you in their prayers as well. I was thinking back to your wedding and how I'll never forget the whole church singing "In Christ Alone". You are living out this song as you're going through this tough time together--I'm so thankful for how you're honoring God through this time~Laura
ReplyDeleteIn 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
Thank you for continuing the updates every day. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you Gracie, and Lamar!
ReplyDeleteDear Lamar,
ReplyDeleteI am Mrs. Acker, Grace's fifth grade teacher at Cedar Hill Christian School. She is a student I will always remember and a real joy to have! Give her my love and prayers. We have been praying for her at the school where I teach now, as well here at the Acker house! GOD IS GOOD AND MAKES NO MISTAKES!!! Stay close to Him!
Brenda Acker, for the Acker family, Parma, OH
Hey Lamar! I've been checking your updates every day since I heard of the accident. I'm so sorry for all that you are both going through. There are times I've teared up simply because of your love for Grace and our Lord. He is indeed watching over you and holding you in this tough time. I am definitely praying for healing and growth and that peace beyond all understanding. May God continue to bless you and your family.
ReplyDelete-brittany king
I know you don't know me at all, but I'm praying for you. Grace will know my sister, Natalie, who taught Grace school in the Gambia.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are an inspiration going through this situation. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily! We'll continue to go before the Lord on your behalf and pray for Grace's healing. We'll pray for your stamina as well, Lamar.
ReplyDeleteNate and Janele
I was sorry to hear of the accident and cannot imagine what you are going through. At the same time, I have been uplifted by your postings, Lamar. Your openness in sharing your thoughts and your faith are inspiring. I can only imagine what your testimonies are to the medical personnel your family is coming in contact with on a daily basis. Praying for all of you and sending love as well.
ReplyDelete-Karla (King) Gibson
you are doing a good job keeping her mind off of her pain/discomfort/impatience, lamar. We pray her foot surgery went well today, as well as for sweet dreams for her, you and the whole family! keep looking above, let His strength be your joy. She may be encouraged by hearing the comments/verses others have left her... just a thought.
ReplyDeleteBethany (George) Bergen
Dear Lamar and Grace,
ReplyDeletePlease know that you have been in our prayers since our first hearing of everything you've been walking through. Grace is in surgery now and we will be lifting you all up throughout the day. God is so faithful and it is a precious testimony to hear of how He is holding you up and you are trusting Him through this trial. I would love to hear more about your ministry later. It is obvious that God has a beautiful plan for your lives and He is giving you the strength to endure and use this time for His glory.
Please give Grace a kiss from Aunt Beth and Uncle Joe and a big hug to Mama Jan:)
With much love and for His glory,
Beth Anne for Joe and the kids too (Jenny, Josh, Matt, Drew and Emily)
Praying for you both, brother Parkay!
ReplyDeleteLove you, bro....
Sweetness
Lamar, my whole family is praying for Grace and you both as you work through this time together. Praying for quick healing for Grace - esp. for her throat/lungs.
ReplyDeleteMelanie Hitchcock
Dear Lamar,
ReplyDeletePlease let Grace know that Bethany(Mohney) Kotzias,Patrick, Lauren and Chris Aey and many others from Ohio and Massachusetts, are standing with you both in prayer. We are praying too for Anna, Jules,Clare,Emma and of couse, Jan and Harry. Thank you for keeping us all informed so we can pray specifically. He is our healer.
Love to you both, Cheri (Mohney) Robbins
Lamar and Grace,
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you both.
Heather Matthews
Lamar & Grace,
ReplyDeletePraise the the for a good surgery! You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Our God is an awesome God and will continue to lead you through this trial as you keep your eyes on Him. We will keep on praying!
Love,
Dave & Heather Hufford
Lamar and Grace,
ReplyDeleteYOu both are strong in the Lord.Hold onto that strength. Phil 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthen me." Hold on to eachother as well, as you already clearly do! Take care and let Grace know there is power in prayer and we love you both!~Michelle and Keith Erb
We have been praying for you regularly since we heard about your accident. We are so sorry for you, but through experience we know that you are being made stronger for a mighty purpose.
ReplyDeleteMark and Adrienne Fiscus