Name(s):
Katarina in Serbia - added 11Jan2012
Justin Richeson - Updated 6Jun2011
Paul Corbin (Pastor John`s Brother) - added 22Sep2010
The Brittingham Family - added 21Sep2010
Dorothy Ekberg (Pastor John and Robyn`s Mother) - Updated 23Aug2010 at 15:00 CT
Steve English - added 3Jun2010
Pastor John (loss of left ear) - Updated 3Jun2010
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Katarina in Serbia - added 11Jan2012
From Katarina: [edited] Please, pray: That Our Lord God strengthen the relationship between Dejan M. and me! That any barriers between us will be removed permanently and that we may have a lifetime of happpiness and love together! That God would help Dejan M. [distance himself] from people who enjoy destroying relationships [names removed - God knows who they are]. Thank you for all your prayers. May God bless you always! Praying for you, Katarina from Belgrade in Serbia
Justin Richeson - Updated 6Jun2011
6Jun2011: Justin is back at work! Although he doesn`t remember the time from exiting the airplane up to one month past the accident, his personality and intelligence is still intact. His determination and willingness to fight a lengthy battle are a testament to his inner strength. Please continue to pray for Justin as he continues his fight to regain the use of his legs.
16Nov2010: Justin is out of ICU, and was released from Scott & White Hospital and moved to a rehabilitation hospital! His progress is an answer to prayers. He can receive visitors now, and has been able to use his laptop to surf, e-mail, and work. He is a living example of how much our Heavenly Father cares and loves us! Please continue to remember him and his family in your prayers.
24Oct2010: Justin has been in ICU for 24 days. He has a 102.8 temperature and he has had that since last night. [The doctors] don`t know what is wrong and they can`t bring it down. They are rotating through antibiotics, but no one seems to know anything today. Justin was heavily sedated today. He didn`t talk or move at all. [Pray for Justin`s family, as this is a very tense situation.] The doctors repositioned Justin`s jaw, but didn`t wire it shut [as expected]. The doctor said that he thinks Justin`s kidneys are healed enough, so he is not on dialysis [any more]. Justin had 4 main IV lines with 4 attachments (16 IVs), but now only has 1 main line (4 IVs). He is back on full time respirator.
[Thank you all for the continued prayer support.]
12Oct2010: Here is an update on Justin, some info from his facebook page (thanks Chris)...
[Justin can] move both sides, hands, feet, wrists, fingers. He stuck out his tongue by command. He is completely off ecom, [but still] on kidney dialysis, and respirator. His lungs are oxygenating his own blood. [The doctor] said that he predicts that Justin`s kidneys will make a full recovery, [but] are in real bad shape right now.
He moved a lot today. The trache [doctor] said that in a week Justin will be moved to a smaller trache and he will eventually be given a talk box in his throat so he can talk. Eventually he will be able to talk with his own vocals. He still has lots of hardware hooked to him and lots of tubes everywhere. But his body overall looks better and better each day.
[Thank you all for the continued prayer support.]
From 4Oct2010: On Thursday, 30Sep2010, Justin was seriously injured in a skydiving accident. Although his chute deployed, strong winds threw him into a pole, causing numerous internal injuries and possible head trauma. He is listed in critical condition, but is holding on. Please pray for the miraculous healing from Our Lord Jesus, and for His peace to be with Justin and his family and friends during this trial.
Paul Corbin (Pastor John`s Brother) - added 22Sep2010
After a rough divorce, periods of unemployment, and financial hardships, Paul is having a tough time. Please join us in praying that he will get the help that he so desperately needs to get his life in order.
The Brittingham Family - added 21Sep2010
From Joe R: My wife`s uncle committed suicide yesterday and the family is in the process of dealing with it. Please pray for his wife, son, and daughter whom he called right before he ended his life. Most of the family lives in town and are supportive of each other, but they are still trying to deal with how a Christian father and husband could do this and if they could have prevented it somehow.
Dorothy Ekberg (Pastor John and Robyn`s Mother) - Updated 23Aug2010 at 15:00 CT
Praise Report! The doctor just told Robyn that the test is negative for pulmonary hypertension, which is great news! Thank you, Lord, for the prayer warriors out there.
On 23Aug2010, Dorothy will undergo a procedure to check the condition of her heart. Please join us in praying for a miracle.
Steve English - added 3Jun2010
Steve is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Please join us in praying for his strength and peace, and that the Lord will be glorified through Steve`s witness.
Pastor John (loss of left ear) - Updated 3Jun2010
3Jun2010: John and his plastic surgeon agreed on a course of action: getting an ear prosthesis. It`s a slow process, though - and his "new" ear is months down the road. The area around the ear is healing nicely - thank the Lord.
From 10May2010: John suffered through a horrible incident that resulted in the loss of his left ear. Although the Lord saved his life, the surgeons determined the ear was too damaged to re-attach. It will take a few months before plastic surgeons can determine the next step. Please pray for healing and peace.
Please pray for Godly leaders, and that our nation will return to the Christ-centered foundation upon which it was originally founded.