prayer Up~ Date

Hello sweet and faithful followers!

I can't help but think of each one of you

in so many parts of the world

on your knees in prayer for

my father Don, and my family.

As my mother and I were leaving the hospital

late last night I said to mom,

"you know, there are other parts of the world

where it is now day and those living

there will be in prayer now as we rest

through the night. We have around the

clock prayer worries on their knees for us."

That was a comfort my dear friends.

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As of 8:00 this morning dad is doing well.

I spoke to dad's night nurse and this was the latest.

Dad is responding to command by head shakes

and a gentle squeeze of the hand. That's good!

The bleeding has slowed down to 24%

from 300% every 15 min from right after the surgery. That's good!

His blood pressure is not taking on its own yet

with out medication, though he assured

me it should.

He still has the respirator and is heavily sedated.

Basically he is still in recovery

and a day late.

God has been good and gracious.

~~~**~~~

Mom and I slept very good last. night

wrapped in the arms of our Jesus,

and comforted by your prayers.

I am finding it hard to up date

and respond to comments with just my phone,

so my dear Stephanie over at
http://theenchantingrose.blogspot.com
Will be posting up dates on dad.
She is a jewel, Thank you my dear!
Bless you all for everything!
I will be staying longer in Arizona
and then, Lord willing, my husband
and I have plans to go to Canada.
I'll be back...
Love you all dearly.

~~~**~~~

Previous Heavenly Father.
Thank you for these dear followers
who have prayed and prayed
for us, bless them greatly for their love.
Thank you for the great report on dad,
may You continue to heal his body
bringing him up to speed
for your glory and propose.
Praise you Jesus!
Amen

Blessings
~ Debbie~

Dad's Surgery Up~ Date

As promised I said I would send out an up~ date

on dad's surgery.
Seven hours in surgery and everything went well.
Dad had some bleeding so He was
in an hour longer, but all is good now.
Praise the Lord!!!
I am amazed how the doctor can
preform this kind of surgery
and still keep the heart going.
Technology is something else.
Thank you dear friends for praying all day.
I love you!

~~~**~~~ 

Early in the morning I will arise

and call upon the name of the Lord,

lifting my requests up to the God of all creation,

who loves and cares for His own

in every circumstance that unfolds.

Oh what peace we have in the presence

of an All Mighty God!

~~~**~~~

This past week has been a period of waiting

in God's perfect waiting room

for many of us.

I may be here in Arizona with my parents,

 but others who are spread out

and couldn't be here have waited just the same.

Your faithful prayers have sustained

each and every one of us.

Thank you just doesn't seem to be enough.

You have been faithful in praying,

in messaging, and being concerned for

someone you don't even know.

I can't even write this without shedding

tears of great joy and gratitude.

Bless you ALL from the bottom of my heart!

This winter my dad's health has plummeted

with many health issues.

This is the third time this winter
 I've flown to Arizona

to be with them, and praise the Lord I could.

But I believe God has been and is doing

a tremendous amount of work

to bring my dear dad up to speed.

God's ways are absolutely perfect
and He knows exactly what He is doing.
It is our place to trust Him
in all that happens

and live each moment of the day
guided by the Scriptures.

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Yesterday was a busy day with all the pre opp.
It seems since we found out
that dad was to have the surgery
everything turned up side down,
nothing happened as we were told it would.
One thing after another ended in disappointment.
Yet, I knew God's hand was there
and I continued to hold tight
to the Scriptures and my Heavenly Father.
As I was waiting for the valet to get our car
after the day was finishet
there was a truck sitting at the valet
with these words on the front plates.
"When all else fails follow the scriptures"
This was God's confirmation to me
that I was doing just what He wants me to do.
I stand amazed at His goodness!

~~~**~~~

"I will offer to thee the sacrifice
of thanksgiving,
and will call upon the name of the Lord."
(Psalm 116:17)

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In all things God wants us to have a thankful heart.
Through everything that has taken place
 with my dad I have thanked Him for it,
because I know and believe
He has had His hand in every detail.
God wants only our best,
and looking through the eyes of the world
things look dim and bleak,
but through the eyes of God,
all will be well.
Praise His Holy Name!

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Heavenly Father,
Thank you for these many souls
who have loved us through their prayers.
They have carried our burdens
along side of us
and encouraged us as a family
in ways that glorify You.
Bless them Father.
We praise your name and thank you
for dad's good report.
Amen

To God be the Glory!
~ Debbie~

prayer ~ Up Date

"Don't worry about tomorrow
God is already there"

~~**~~

I was at Hobby Lobby picking up those

cute little jewelry zip lock baggies so we could

carry extra medications with us for my dad.

I saw this on a plaque and felt like

it was God reassuring me that tomorrow

and the days ahead are all taken care of.

"Fret not thyself Debbie"

was the verse that entered my mind.
We've been in God's waiting room
and wondering each day
what tomorrow will bring.

Toby our cat & Lakota our rabbit
Our two precious pets
I thought you would like to meet
A bit of my family.
Looks like my dear hubby is taking very good
care of them while I'm away.
He surprised me with this photo.

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"Wait on the Lord; be of good courage,
and he shall strengthen thine heart.
Wait I say on the Lord."
(Psalm 27:14)

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The Lord is good, all the time and in all things!
We finally heard from the heart specialist
and dad's surgery has been scheduled for
Tuesday the 12th at 8:30 am.
Our hearts are relieved.
We have a week in waiting
and I would ask that you pray for strength
for dad as he's quite weak
and feels sick pretty much all the time.
I covet your prayers!
I want to say thank you for your
genuine love and concern for my dad
and the rest of my family.
Your love reflects Christ in you.
God bless you.

~~**~~

Isn't it wonderful to know
that God is already ahead of us
in every area and aspect of our lives?
We can have peace in our hearts
while waiting on the Lord,
and we can trust Him completely
with every detail of our lives.
Each day I am standing on the
promises of His Word,
and life is good!

~~**~~

Dear Precious Heavenly Father,
thank you for looking after
our lives and all that comes our way.
Cause us to praise You
in everything.
Amen

Blessings
~ Debbie ~

prayer ~ Up Date

Hello my dear and sweet friends.

Thank you for your precious

Comments and visits,

Oh you are such a huge blessing to my heart!

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I arrived safely after 6 hours  of God and I

time waiting in the air port

due to thunderstorms and delayed flights.

I received  My lost luggage a day late.

I believe God was showing me

that little is okay. 

I went to church in the same outfit I wore all day 

the day before, that's huge for me!

~

I want to extend my gratitude

for your prayers on behalf

of my father. The surgery has been delayed

and were hoping it will take place

either Tuesday or Wednesday.

This heart specialist is extremely busy.

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God's perfect timing

And I rest in that.

I have only my phone, no computer,

So I'll just quickly post up dates.

I'm not real sure technically

how to do any more than that. Lol :)

~

Bless you all for your love.

~ Debbie~