Time is getting more and more precious with every minute. We are still in the hospital trying to arrange hospice at home. We are not sure Mike is strong enough to go to our physical home. We are waiting on the hospice nurse to evaluate the situation.
We have had some amazing moments. Last night as we were transferred out of ICU to a private room, Elizabeth, Melissa, Dr. Bo, Alexa, Erin, and I circle around Mike and pray incredible, powerful, healing prayers. It was electrical for lack of better word to describe. As we were praying, different Ministers from around the US called and prayed for Mike over speaker phone. Col. Weigand called and prayed for Mike over the speaker phone. It was powerful.
Please know I read every comment to Mike today and to our dear Boneman, Doug and Dena are on the way from Omaha and Jeff and Wendy are on their way from Germany. Wingman to the core. Thank you.
We are holding fast to our Savior and know that victory is a short time away. Thank you God for sending your Son to die for us on the Cross and that He rose on the Third Day. Mike's home is waiting for Him and as the song says, "It is Well with My Soul". I can not end this blog without letting you know that the incredible peace that we have is available to you if you don't know what we are talking about. Read John 3:16 and know that everyone falls short and everyone sins, but Christ took that sin for you on the cross.
Take you Jesus for one more day as a family. One more day...
29 comments:
Hi Guys,
I have kept close to the computer awaiting news and filling my mind with prayers. I pray that ALL your prayers are answered. Your call to others to know Christ is perfect. Glad to hear that friends and family are near. You are LOVED by so many. Hugs and peace~Carrie
We are praying. Ya'll are never far from our thoughts. Other than the healing prayers mostly I'm praying for Grace to soak and cover you all. Please tell Mike we love him.
Steve and Robin
Thanks for keeping us updated Deanna.....we are with you in prayers and in love. I am so proud to know and love you. Please share with Mike and Elizabeth that we love them and that we are here for you all in prayer....as are all of the prayer warriors that we know.....Blessings....Angie McCue & Family.
I also have been glued to the computer and phone! I want to call...but I know you need this time as a family. Please know we will ALWAYS be here for you.
My tears are flowing, my heart is heavy, my prayers are continual, my mind is wondering, but my hands are lifted in praise to our Lord Jesus Christ, for the love He has for us, for Mike. That His love is unchanging and everlasting. That He died, so Mike could live!! Sending all our love, Roxanne & family
Yes, you are loved very much. We thank God for allowing us to know you. We know that some fine day we will all be together again. Hallelujah! Which reminds me of Christian Glory Hallelu Yah! he will be jumping for joy when we see him next! :) Won't that be great to see?! How wonderful that our hope is in Christ, our great God and Savior, who gives that peace, that joy, that no one and nothing can take away. John 14:1-3, 27. Yes, Deanna, "it is well with my soul." We won't quit praying. Know you are loved, Lynnette (and thanks again)
Praying Scripture: Isaiah 40:29 -31
He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:
But they they wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles;
they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint.
As you continue to wait moment by moment, may the God of all comfort give you the strength you
need.
Love, Susan Cordre
P.S. Elizabeth - I love your miniature snow man!
Deanna, Mike and Elizabeth.... The title for my devotions today is "AT HOME WITH GOD". It's actually from the first 6 verses of Hebrews chapter 3. It' really referring that we are "God's house" even in this life. I think verse 6 sums the lives of all 3 of you.." But Christ, God's faithful Son, is in complete charge of God's house. And we Christians are God's house-He lives in us!-if we keep up our courage firm to the end, and our joy and our trust in the Lord." Living Translation SO GLAD you got a private room and I know Mike's evaluation will go as God planned. XO Gini
Deanna,
I'm not much of a "crying" person but my tears are rolling now. I have no idea what is happening right now with you but wanted you to know I'm "with you in tears and all!!!!". I'm so proud of each of you! Gini
Praise God for one more day. I have been watching for updates and praying since before the surgery. Please give Mike all my love and thanks for being such a wonderful caring person. Deanna, you too. Your strength and unwavering faith are such a testament to the power of God to work in people. The girls pass their love on to Elizabeth too. I just wanted to add that last night Summer saw me reading the blog and she recognized Mike as "nice daddy from Awanas." Then when she went to bed last night she prayed for Mike. It was all I could do to hold back the tears. We will keep on praying for a miracle.
Deanna, Please know that if Mike passes away in the hospital in hospice, that you won't have long with him in the room, about an hour or two. He will be wheeled away, after that, to the morgue and you won't be allowed to follow. They are a hopital, after all. So, when you are in hospice be sure that someone is always holding his hand, if they want (as a way of saying goodbye). If the nurses are monitoring his vital signs they might let you know when the last couple of minutes are for him, but that won't really seem like enough time to you to say goodbye. At least that is how it was for us when my brother-in-law passed away 3 months ago when he was in the VA hospital in Tucson. Don't be alarmed about how these things might go after he passes away. Use this hospice time wisely, and you, hopefully, won't be in shock when all this happens, but aware of how the Lord's gift to you was this time with Mike. Agreeing with the commentors before us,love and prayers for you all, The Clarks..Pam,Duane,Meara,Joseph and Sandra
Deanna, I am praying for you, Mike, and Elizabeth constantly! God is faithful and I'm so thankful that He is holding all of you right now.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27
Love you friend! Traci and Jay
Deanna,
Love from all your friends in Abilene. We continue to pray for you Mike and Elizabeth. May Peace be with you and may you feel the comfort and strength of all those that are thinking of you at this moment.
Love,
Mark & Marian
Deanna,
We are all praying for you here in Middletown, Pa. Taylor has been praying every night for you, Mike and Elizabeth. We all think of you so often. May God give you strengh.
Love,
Teri, Joe, Taylor and Tyler Pitman
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Phillips,
We are praying for you and know God has the power to heal Mr. Phillips immediately, and pray that is His will.
Elizabeth,
We are praying and thinking of you. We are impressed with your strength right now. We admire your whole family and miss you very much.
Much love and hope,
Landon and Payton
I've been staying close to the computer to get the updates on Mike. I'm praying for you all and you are always close in my thoughts through out the day. You both are amazing and inspiring people. You don't know them, but I've been telling people back in my hometown about you as well and they have been praying for you too. Thank you for sharing and continuing to share your story with us.
God Bless You All!
Stephanie Brentwood
I haven't posted in awhile, but I have been praying. Now the prayers are mixed with tears. May the pain not interfere with precious moments together. Continuing to pray!
Amity
Remember...all of you are in His hands and He is holding you very tightly. May His peace and love enfold you. May you find strength for today. Our prayers are constant.
The Ruehls
We are still praying for the miracle, but if that isn't God's will, congratulations to Mike that he will be drinking out of the goblet soon (remember his vision?). Our hearts are heavy even though we know the great joy awaiting Mike...complete healing, rest, and peace. Deanna and Elizabeth you are right at the front of our hearts!
Kiviojas
I am still praying, still asking the Lord to heal, to comfort, to strengthen. I can't seem to stop thinking of you all...you have my full attention right now, and I keep lifting you before the throne. I will ask for the impossible until there is no longer a need to ask, no matter how that happens. Mike, I am really proud of you. You have fought well and loved well in spite of the battle, and I can feel the Lord's pleasure for you in my heart. Well done. And thank you so much for letting me come along on this wild ride. I have learned much because of you, and I am grateful.
I love you all.
-Lisa
The Robinsons have been keeping watch closely...our tears are also flowing. Your family's faith and love for God have been an inspiration to many! We are continuing to pray for a miracle, but always for God's will to be done. We love you.
Mike, Deanna and Elizabeth: We are so greatful for the journey you have shared with us. God used you to touch other souls. Somewhere, others have come to the Lord. We love you guys. Mike, you make God proud. We are there in spirit. Still praying. Love,
Pete, Marie, Erin, and Ethan Hughes
I just tried to post something, but I don't think it went so I'll give it another shot. I haven't posted before, but I have followed your blog since I found out about it. I have been so touched by your testimony and the depth of your faith and your passion for Christ! My heart and prayers are with you. The Pattersons send you much love from Abilene!
Brother Mike...I am so inspired by you and the way you mirror God's love and strength...your courage is awesome in the old, truest meaning of the word; you inspire awe. Your friends and brothers are on your wing as you lead us through stormy skies that only you understand, but which we know you among all men can navigate surely and strongly. I will *always* hear your voice in my headphones.
And Deanna, Elizabeth...the grace that you are sharing with Mike and showing all of us who are praying through this with you, is so very beautiful. We thank God for you and pray for His power and healing touch for all of you!! If that healing for Mike is in this world, it will be a miracle; if not, the miracle of Jesus' resurrection is hope beyond what we could ever ask for! Love,
Chris & Rhonda
Our prayers continue to be with you. You have all been an inspiration in your fight and in your faith. May the Lord be with you.
Steve and Anita Dickman
Mike, Deanna and Elizabeth,
As we have read others comments we believe everyone sees that through your trials, joys, frustrations, heartache...through it all that the majesty and glory of Jesus Christ reigns in your lives and in your hearts and that you are living testimony to a peace that passes all understanding. We are lifting you up to the King tonight.
Love,
Jeff and Carol Beene
Dearest Mike & Deanna and Elizabeth,
You have all been VERY inspirational through this journey. Y'all have kept an awesome testimony of trusting God every step of the way. Thank you so much for sharing everything with us and helping us -ME- to learn along the way.
And your relatives have also been such a testimony to be of so much help along the way. Such a loving family.
Praying for all of you,
Rob's Aunt Donna
Dearest Phillips Family,
Every step you have taken in this incredible journey has been an inspiration. Thank you for sharing it with us. You are all in our prayers and thoughts. Your strenghth remains an inspiration. All our love. The Chalmers
Praying for you all.
Tom, Kathleen, Erin, Henry and Cordelia Muhlbauer
When words fail I pray Ps. 18 with Mike's name. I sent it to you on email. I visualize the cancer and poison of this world as the foes, enemies and rogue nations that will bow to Mike in that Psalm. We love you.
Mike and Deanna,
I was sent a link to you blog and all I can say is that Lucien (Psycho) and I have your family in our prayers. We're currently stationed in the UK at RAF Croughton.
with loving thoughts,
Sandie and Lucien Grisé
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