Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Tired... Short update

Sorry about skipping yesterday. I made the mistake of watching the Olympics instead of blogging and then Mike went into his combative mode until 4:30 am. So when he settled down, I passed out.

I constantly have David and Goliath in my mind right now. This situation is so big, so scary and it taunts me all the time. I know that we are in front of a huge giant right now with a sling and a stone. But, what the doctors don't understand is that God is standing over us. Mike is still here despite everything (or nothing if you want to look at it that way) that has been done. So I am walking in Faith here. Knowing that God holds every breath and every moment right now. I am not thinking too far in the future, because I don't know what the future holds.

Please continue to pray over Mike. Pray specifically for his mouth, his tongue, his brain, and his organs to function as God designed. Pray that the pneumonia will continue to heal. Pray for rest. Pray for Elizabeth. She wants Daddy to talk to her. Pray for me.

I am praising Jesus for the text ministry, for friends, for understanding, for support, and one more day. Thank you Jesus. This is the day you have made!

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Praying for you...for God to touch all your needs...even the ones you haven't specifically ask us to pray for. You all inspire me everyday.

Anonymous said...

I am praying for God to touch Mike's brain and restore it to His original design for it, which is without flaw or infirmity. I am asking this for every body system. Lord, please let this be the day that Mike's healing manifests fully and that he rises up in divine health and strength to declare Your power and goodness to a lost and dying world.

Still holding on with you...

-Lisa

Anonymous said...

Praying. Praying. Praying.

Stephanie B.

Mary Ruehl said...

HE already knows your needs. Keep your faith and just be patient.

Mary R.

lynn / kev said...

One day at a time, sweet Jesus... Mary is so right, be patient (I know that's HARD) but the Lord will help you even wait on Him. Love you! We won't quit praying for ya'll. xoxox L&K&CG

Anonymous said...

Deanna,
All 3 of you are always in my prayers and of course my heart especially goes out for Elizabeth knowing how hard it would be for Heidi if it was her Daddy. Love, Gini

Dean and Jane said...

Mike and Deanna,

Just want you to know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Mike your courage is an inspiration.

Dean, Jane, and Becca King

Anonymous said...

Your family is in our prayers, keep the faith.
Shane (Scanner) and Courtney Peterson

Anonymous said...

Continuing to pray every day!! You are always in our thoughts and prayers.

Cynthia

Anonymous said...

Deanna,
I read this today and thought of your family's situation. I feel it's so applicable to you all. I am continuing to pray and think about you every day! Love to you all, Rhonda Robinson

I’ll never forget my first experience using an automatic car wash. Approaching it with the dread of going to the dentist, I pushed the money into the slot, nervously checked and rechecked my windows, eased the car up to the line, and waited. Powers beyond my control began moving my car forward as if on a conveyor belt. There I was, cocooned inside, when a thunderous rush of water, soap, and brushes hit my car from all directions. What if I get stuck in here or water crashes in? I thought irrationally. Suddenly the waters ceased. After a blow-dry, my car was propelled into the outside world again, clean and polished.
In the midst of all this, I remembered stormy times in my life when it seemed I was on a conveyor belt, a victim of forces beyond my control. “Car-wash experiences,” I now call them. I remembered that whenever I passed through deep waters my Redeemer had been with me, sheltering me against the rising tide (Isa. 43:2). When I came out on the other side, which I always did, I was able to say with joy and confidence, “He is a faithful God!”
Are you in the middle of a car-wash experience? Trust God to bring you through to the other side. You’ll then be a shining testimony of His keeping power. — Joanie Yoder
How wonderful to know that He
Who watches from above
Will always keep us sheltered in
His ever-present love! —King
A tunnel of testing can produce a shining testimony

Anonymous said...

I am glad someone is watching the Olympics. The picture of your hands in the shape of a heart is so beautiful. I am still enjoying that picture a lot, and your other recent pictures. The Lord's will be done now and always! May your nonChristian friends see the love among your Christian friends and family and learn that they can have that love and be a part of the Christian family, too. They shall know we are Christian by our love. Love, Pam C. in Tucson

Sandie said...

It's in the moments of darkness when the love of the Lord Jesus shines it's brightest upon us. It's knowing that we aren't alone in any of this, that there is someone else there with us holding our hand with each step we take. You are constantly in our thoughts and all prayers.
With love,
Sandie and Lucien Grisé

Cassie Irwin said...

Lord,

I come before you today to ask that you heal Mike's mouth, tongue, brain, and organs to function just as you have designed. I pray for complete healing of Mike's body, and for rest for Deanna and Elizabeth. Thank you for the blessings you have shown them thus far and for the miracle of Mike still being here. I pray for more miracles ahead and that those would be clear evidence to others of your unequaled power. Wrap your arms around this family so that they will feel your presence. In Jesus' Name, Amen

Deanna,
I would love to be able to text you during the day. Would you mind emailing me your cell phone number? cassmomof5@yahoo.com is my address.

Love and Blessings,
Cassie