From Brent:
Michelle is writing an Abby update that we'll be posting later today. I know we were kind of quiet this weekend. More on that in the update...
Encouragement & Prayer Blog
Originally I set up the Encouragement & Prayer Blog intending to have it focus on just one person/family at a time but there are just too many people out there needing our encouragement, and some sort of word of blessing during tremendously hard times.
So I've changed how the blog works, and there is ONE EMAIL address to use to send a POST anytime, for anyone. All I ask is that you put the intended FAMILY OR PERSON IN THE SUBJECT LINE, so that I can moderate and group them easily.
Again, if you send an email to: brent143.encourage@blogger.com ... your email will be posted on the blog when I approve it. Put the person or family's name in the SUBJECT LINE, so I will know who the note is meant for.
If you have a couple of minutes today, please send a note of encouragement via email to brent143.encourage@blogger.com for these situations (put the BOLD name or words in your Subject line):
Maddie - fighting Leukemia; in intensive care, septic; http://maddiegorman.wordpress.com/
Maddie is still fighting for her life. Please keep praying. http://maddiegorman.wordpress.com/2009/03/30/thanks-and-keep-praying/
Abducted Boys - the Connelly boys who were abducted; http://www.amw.com/missing_children/case.cfm?id=64031
I just received word that the Connelly boys have passed away, too. Their bodies were found this morning. Please let their mother and friends know that we are praying for them. This touched a family that I have cared about for a long time. Jenny I am so sorry.
Mary Kate - dying from Leukemia, family doesn't think she'll make it through the week. UPDATE: Mary Kate passed away last night. Please send a note of comfort to her family.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/marykaterushing
Please take a minute and email a note of encouragement, prayer or blessing to these families. Email to: brent143.encourage@blogger.com , put the bold words above in the SUBJECT LINE.
~ Brent
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7 comments:
It gets addictive looking at other peoples lives and their struggles and hardships. I am guilty of it myself but I try not to get to deep into it. Doesnt it depress you to see stories like Mary Kate and Cora Mcclennahan and Sage Elderedge?
I found my way to your blog via you starting to follow me on twitter.
I think your idea of giving people the opportunity to offer encouragement to others is wonderful.
I pray for you strength and encouragement as well to continue this project as God leads you to do it.
Thank you for bringing these people to my attention. Will pray.
Mary Kate passed away this morning.
I just saw on the news they believe the bodies of the Connelly boys. It just leaves a sick feeling in my stomach.
Just wanted to send a comment saying I think you guys are doing a great job supporting abby through this. I had cancer (lymphoma) at age 19, and four years later, I am loving life and thriving in medical school. When I was getting chemo and radiation, it was absolutely horrible and I know my suffering broke my parents' hearts, but it was all worth it in the end. The gruesome reality of cancer treatment is hard for people to understand if you haven't lived it, but abby is a fighter and a survivor and she is going to kick cancer's butt! Years from now, abby will be a normal kid with an incredible story. There is always a light at the end of the tunnel!
I am stunned, I am saddened, but I am not surprised to read about all the mean comments, inappropriate comments, down-right rude comments you have been receiving. Thanking for bringing to our attention all these children (not just yours) who need our prayers.
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