Monday, July 14, 2008
Monday Night Update
Kate will continue to be in the hospital until near the end of the week. Today was a roller coaster ride for them with exhilarating highs and lows that left them crying out. On a positive note to those lows though was one point today, Kate was alone in her room crying out to God and the nurse that came in to her room prayed with her. She had movement that was purposeful, now her brain needs to remember that and repeat it. Robert & Jeannette are begging for you to be on your knees for them for the next couple of days as the journey to healing and through the medical system is overwhelming them. I have been asked many times what we can do for them, and right now it is purely prayer. I know that cards and emails of support and encouragement would bless them as well. -- Karen (karenhamer@lakesidechurch.com)
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Footprints in the Sand
One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,
other times there was one only.
This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life,
when I was suffering from anguish,
sorrow or defeat,
I could see only one set of footprints,
so I said to the Lord,
“You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you,
you would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life
there has only been one set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?”
The Lord replied,
“The years when you have seen only one set of footprints,
my child, is when I carried you.”
This is by Mary stevenson. My Grandma has a wall hanging that says that poem, and when I read it, I thought of you and how it fits perfectly into this tough time. You are one of the main topics of my prayers each night, and I know that god is watching over you and carrying you through all of these challenges.
I also have a song that you need to listen to. it reminded me of you so much. It is called Courage Is... and its by The Strange Familiar. Lots of love and stay strong sweetie!
Sincerely, Hannah MacTaggart
Hey Katelyn!
I just wanted to say that my family and I have been praying for you and reading about your progress! I really wish I could visit you, I'd love to give you another frog tattoo with my gel pens! :) God be with you! And keep smiling!
-Asia
Oh, baby girl we are praying for you like crazy. We wish we could step in and give you some relief. We know that Jesus is there with you and that he is making you stronger every day. He is going to use these tremendous trials one day to bring glory to Him but also to bring you great joy. He is going to fulfill your dreams beyond measure! You're a beautiful young woman Kate and I have every confidence that Jesus will lead you through this and soon!
We love you,
Mike , Christi Adam , Abbey & Scotty
Dear sweet Katelyn and Bradley family~ please know you are often in my thoughts and prayers. I pray you cling to the hope, peace and strength that only God can bring. Sometimes in the midst of everything it's so challenging to believe that He is sufficient in and through everything. I love you all and lift you up in prayer. Tammi
As I was on my knees crying out to God for you Katelyn He brought to mind many praises. I thanked him for the MANY lives you touched before this entire 'episode' started. I praised him for the MANY lives you're currently impacting! Praying with a nurse in a hopsital isn't a daily occurance, but that happened last night. Your young life is shining His face in so many ways to so many people! You may never know how many people come to know Jesus because of you. Can I get an Amen! Keep on keepin' on girl! One hour at a time one day at a time. You are loved~ Tammi
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Kate,
Jayden thinks of you often during playtime and prayers. She pretended her trains were going to the hospital this morning. I think of you also and am glad you are in good hands at Sutter. We are praying that healing begins on your system and that you will regain movement soon! Remember while you are battling this that none of us are perfect. Many of us are able to hide our flaws behind a smile or with medication. Your body has gone through more this year (and in your lifetime) than most adults go through in a lifetime. We'll keep praying and can't wait to see you!
Katelyn, I check on your progress daily and pray for you without ceasing. Many times I have thought of the poem "Footprints in the Sand" so I was blessed that Hannah had written it out for you. God will not let go of you. Many times I have prayed the prayer of Mark 9:24: Immediately the boy's father cried out and said, "I do believe; help my unbelief." Keep crying out to God. Love to all-Donna
Oh kate-I know what crying out to God feels and sounds like when I have felt physically and emotionally spent...my heart and tears go out to you as you journey through each day...KNOW that you are so blessed with so many friends and the best family God could give you, that every word spoken and every touch given by your mom, dad, and becca, was MEANT to happen at this very moment in time, for your benefit and for God's glory...wow...we are thinking of you and praying for you daily kate-
-carolyn pieters and family
I asked my closest praying friends to pray for you and your family.
Erin who lives in Virginia with her husband and three kids wrote:
Will definitely be lifting her and her family up in prayer this week. We are on a mission trip in Appalachia Kentucky this week. Love u my friend...
E
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