tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post7951996116568788101..comments2023-10-07T07:56:14.379-04:00Comments on Before The Morning: prayer requestPatricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06865294910862077812noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-21085897672166699972009-04-08T01:07:00.000-04:002009-04-08T01:07:00.000-04:00My daughter Olivia was born at 26 weeks, had a gra...My daughter Olivia was born at 26 weeks, had a grade 4 hemorhage in her brain, and also endured 17 brain surgeries thereafter. The doctors said she would be a vegtable...she is now 9, and does very well walking, talking, and is in the 1st grade. I know your pain, I know how it feels to not know what will come in the future. I have Jonah in my prayers and you as well. I pray that God will give you strength and hope like he gave me. Give your worries to God and have faith that his will will be done. Love to you, kisses to Jonah.Stephanie Lovingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-66396910480759746252009-04-07T22:22:00.000-04:002009-04-07T22:22:00.000-04:00Bless his sweet little heart, and yours, too! I c...Bless his sweet little heart, and yours, too! I can relate to the reflux issue, and know how tiring it is. My youngest cried ALL THE TIME until we put her on Zantac, and even then, she could be fussy at times. The good news is, she grew out of it at around 9 months, and no longer has any problems. I will pray that you can find the right reflux meds for Jonah, and that he will grow out of it quickly!!!M Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483715171800050170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-30235837205722291652009-04-07T14:52:00.000-04:002009-04-07T14:52:00.000-04:00Even though you are in the middle of the strom cry...Even though you are in the middle of the strom crying out for help is all we can do sometimes. Cry to the top of your lungs scream and don't stop to you feel better. We have 2 family pictures at the cemetary I completely understand that. Although I have know idea how it would be to not sleep and try to take care of a baby that needs constant attention. Ereryone use to tell me that God would not give us anything that we could not handle...Although if you read that verse carefully it says that we can't handle anything WITHOUT HIM. We must rely on Him constantly and if we think we need to understand all of this, we don't. We must constantly look for the SON to shine in anything even the worst storm. No one will get this thing called life. Look for the eternal things. All the lives that this sweet child has touched and you don't even know all the lives him and his mommy and daddy have changed. Hang in there and know that it is okay to be angery. God gave us our emotions and we will use them all at any given time. You are all in our prayers.<BR/>C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-20239775908445103682009-04-07T11:24:00.000-04:002009-04-07T11:24:00.000-04:00Being the not-so-good sleeper that I am, please kn...Being the not-so-good sleeper that I am, please know that I pray for your family nightly. May God's peace, strength and blessings be with you.skmuirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443350031262510789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-43591581116614998452009-04-07T09:54:00.000-04:002009-04-07T09:54:00.000-04:00Patrice, hang in there. God is good - I don't und...Patrice, <BR/>hang in there. God is good - I don't understand it either - and I'm mad with you - but I know you know - He is good - and He will give you the strength - <BR/><BR/>that all having been said - you MUST get sleep. You cannot function without it. I began having sleep issues after my first was born - he didn't sleep b/c of extreme reflux. I still see a shrink for meds - and still have issues - and sleep deprivation is the first thing to make you crazy - as if your life was not enough. I don't know who can help - I'm on spring break - and while you don't know me - I would be more than happy to come to Winston and take a shift or two so you can sleep. I just know that you have to have sleep to come close to coping with all this. Have Patsy call me if you would take me up on the offer. I mean it - you need to sleep - and maybe even with some medication to help you do so....and - you are still covered w/ prayers. Remember the miracles so far - you are at home...which is HUGE.<BR/>Love,<BR/>cathiekhakiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17952807059785238685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-22763321871643031962009-04-07T07:24:00.000-04:002009-04-07T07:24:00.000-04:00My prayers for Jonah to feel well enough to eat an...My prayers for Jonah to feel well enough to eat and thrive. I know you don't want to go back to the hospital. I'm sorry that you are feeling so angry but know that you have had a life changing experience with Jonah and that there will be a period of "grieving" for that sense of babyhood that has been taken from you more than once. <BR/><BR/>Prayers and Love,<BR/>Karen in BostonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-75898460073855915372009-04-07T01:10:00.000-04:002009-04-07T01:10:00.000-04:00It's OK to be mad at God. It's what you do with th...It's OK to be mad at God. It's what you do with the anger that matters. Honey, you have a full plate right now. You're tired and have so much going on. Be easy on yourself. Much love and I continue to pray for you, little Jonah and your husband, too.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04554314908015066118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-49282742550916746942009-04-07T01:00:00.000-04:002009-04-07T01:00:00.000-04:00Oh darling, my heart just goes out to your family....Oh darling, my heart just goes out to your family. The days will be up and down, but you and I know an unchanging God that is bigger than all of this. He knows what you are feeling and He feels it right along with you. Even when you can't sense His presence, He is there watching over little Jonah and loving on you all. It is natural to go through times of doubt, anger, etc. in the midst of such a negative situation. But in time I know God will help you see even the most difficult things in a more positive way. Keep asking Him for help in every area, every day. You don't have to be strong on your own, you can ask your Father for strength. He is faithful. He already knows every detail of your future, because He has planned it all out according to what will bring Him glory and at the same time, with your best interest at heart. I will pray for you and Jonah fervently and wholeheartedly, trusting that God listens and cares deeply. Stay diligent, it won't be easy but you aren't doing this alone! God IS on your side.Cyndi M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-91894191521507579232009-04-06T23:54:00.000-04:002009-04-06T23:54:00.000-04:00I have been impressed with your strength since I s...I have been impressed with your strength since I started reading your blog when Jonah was born. I continue to be in awe of your strength even after your post today. What a lucky guy Jonah is to have a mommy who is his advocate, who is so brave and strong to learn so quickly about how to take care of him and trying so hard to do the best for him. Lifting you and Matt up in prayer tonight. Lifting up baby Jonah in prayer tonight. I was just reminded of the lyrics to a song that talks about our strength coming from the Lord. "Lord Your power is made perfect in my weakness, and with all my heart I believe this, Your power rests upon me - When I am weak, then You are strong, Your grace is sufficient to carry me on, You are Lion You are Lamb, You are the King of Kings and the Great I Am, I am strong when I am weak, You are the God of my hands and my feet, Give me Your power give me your song, when I am weak - then I am strong...<BR/>Praying for comfort, strength, rest, relief of pain for baby Jonah...Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01470736915310073329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-33161188048927809872009-04-06T23:50:00.000-04:002009-04-06T23:50:00.000-04:00Sending tons of prayers for you all the way from I...Sending tons of prayers for you all the way from India. Jonah and you are in our thoughts every minute of every dayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-35084455633452758722009-04-06T23:32:00.000-04:002009-04-06T23:32:00.000-04:00You are in my prayers. My sister in law lost her ...You are in my prayers. My sister in law lost her daughter as well. My son had serious health issues for 10 years. You will draw the strength, I assure you. Remember YOU ARE A STRONG WOMAN.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-55817211170935297642009-04-06T23:31:00.000-04:002009-04-06T23:31:00.000-04:00My sweet Patrice, it is Ok to be angry, and I know...My sweet Patrice, it is Ok to be angry, and I know God understands your hurt and anger better than anyone, but he also knows your heart and I know he is so proud of the faith and strength, you have displayed over the last year. I cry with you, and I am always blessed by your words. I think your witness is only stronger when you have these moments of WHY'S, because it reminds us all that as christians we to face trials and hurts, but what makes us diffrent from the world is we have a savior, who will never leave us no matter how angry we get at him, and most of all we have HOPE.<BR/><BR/>I love you all !<BR/>Praying for peace<BR/>Praying for a healing<BR/><BR/>Love GinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-66622336387548280402009-04-06T23:29:00.000-04:002009-04-06T23:29:00.000-04:00Will start to pray for you and your family. I was ...Will start to pray for you and your family. I was mad at God for almost 13 years (hope you can let go and trust Him faster then I did). I realized recently that He did not answer my prayer the way I wanted because if He had it would have been worse for my loved one. I will be praying for you and hope that you will find that PEACE again!!! Melissa-Robinson,TXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-52506006569807644412009-04-06T23:16:00.000-04:002009-04-06T23:16:00.000-04:00Praying for you and your family. Have you checked...Praying for you and your family. Have you checked into acid reflux? I know Jonah has a lot going on, but what you described also sounds like acid reflux. Medicine for that is an easy fix. Praying it is something more simple, and that God will comfort him and you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-81877648127370940882009-04-06T23:14:00.000-04:002009-04-06T23:14:00.000-04:00I know that you are feeling down, I am sorry to he...I know that you are feeling down, I am sorry to hear that. Being a new mom in general is overwhelming and there are many times that we ask the Lord "why" but I will say that you are such an encouragement to all of us moms. Jonah is a beautiful boy and loved by so many of us who do not know him personally. So know that our Lord is tightly gripping Jonah, you and Matt in His oh so powerful and mighty hands. He does promise good to those of us who love Him. Just know that you are being prayed for through all of this and will continue to be prayed for as long as you ask. Because He lives so can we.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-20358870318490742682009-04-06T23:10:00.000-04:002009-04-06T23:10:00.000-04:00I think I would be feeling the exact same way that...I think I would be feeling the exact same way that you are right now and I think that you are a true inspiration to anyone! It just amazes me to see your strength. You,your husband and Jonah are in my prayers every single night!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16873029956740258055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-15104987249235091682009-04-06T23:04:00.000-04:002009-04-06T23:04:00.000-04:00Praying for Jonah and his mommy.Praying for Jonah and his mommy.happygeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14554736584093276751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-79556395790072140332009-04-06T22:48:00.001-04:002009-04-06T22:48:00.001-04:00Praying that God will give you and your family the...Praying that God will give you and your family the strength to get through this difficult time. God be with you all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-20658257241751451282009-04-06T22:48:00.000-04:002009-04-06T22:48:00.000-04:00I prayed for you tonight when I was giving my baby...I prayed for you tonight when I was giving my baby a bath...that one day soon you would be able to do the same.....Trusting God in His faithfulness to bring peace to you during this tough time. Love in Christ!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-70533603832007043732009-04-06T22:46:00.000-04:002009-04-06T22:46:00.000-04:00Patrice, I just wanted to let you know that even i...Patrice, I just wanted to let you know that even in the best circumstances, bringing home a baby for the first time is completely overwhelming. The nursing and sleep deprivation alone can cause you to doubt yourself, your abilities, your faith, everything. It is no wonder that you are feeling upset, angry, frustrated with everything you are dealing with. Give yourself the permission to let it out and make sure that you get some time away for yourself. Whatever you need to refocus and recenter or just plain sleep. I will continue to pray for you, your husband and your precious baby!Kim from San Antonio, Texasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-800427014600628102009-04-06T22:34:00.000-04:002009-04-06T22:34:00.000-04:00Praying for you in Ohio! Please don't feel that yo...Praying for you in Ohio! Please don't feel that your feelings are wrong. And yes, Jonah should be seen by the doctor very soon if he's not eating enough. You are a great mom with an incredible number of challenges. Has God given you more than you can handle? Well, it's an awful lot for one or two people to handle, probably too much, but remember that you are not alone!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-8563291153397448102009-04-06T22:33:00.001-04:002009-04-06T22:33:00.001-04:00The old saying "babies can feel your tension" is s...The old saying "babies can feel your tension" is so very true. My first child would cry all the time and I didn't know what to do and then my calm husband would take her and she would be fine. Her crying would stress me out and bring me to tears. Your concern for Jonah's pain is very stressful...I can only imagine. You and Matt are doing a wonderful job and just know that there are a ton of people praying for y'all. Try to get some rest Patrice...keep your head up sweetie!<BR/><BR/>Many Blessings,<BR/><BR/>AmandaWatts Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07656275442592867289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-18053430634614931792009-04-06T22:33:00.000-04:002009-04-06T22:33:00.000-04:00You might fall asleep reading this but I saw it to...You might fall asleep reading this but I saw it today and thought it might encourage your soul...<BR/><BR/>“Not a drop of rain can fall outside the orb of Jesus’ sovereignty. All our days—our health, our illnesses, our joys, our victories, our tears, our prayers, and the answers to our prayers—fall within the sweep of the sovereignty of one who wears a human face, a thorn-shadowed face. All of God’s sovereignty is mediated through one who was crucified on my behalf. For Christians, that means God’s sovereignty can no longer be viewed as a merely creedal point, still less as the source of endless mystery. There is more than enough material for creedal confession here, and not a little mystery; but these mysteries revolve around one who died in my place. The mysteries of prayer remain, but they dissolve in worship and gratitude. It is far easier to accept the mysteries of divine sovereignty when the divine love is as great as the divine sovereignty.”<BR/>D. A. Carson<BR/>A Call To Spiritual Reformation, pp.179-180<BR/>~~~<BR/><BR/>As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.<BR/>John 15:9 (ESV)<BR/>~~~<BR/><BR/>Would the Heavenly Father love His only Son and not watch over every detail of His life? Possessing all authority, power, and wisdom would the Father allow His Son to go through any unnecessary trial or difficulty? Could Jesus of Nazareth live with even the slightest uncertainty about whether His Heavenly Father was in sovereign control of all His circumstances and relationships and was carefully guiding His steps? Could the Lord Jesus doubt for a second that His Father was hearing His prayers any time and especially in dark and turbulent times? When our Savior says that He loves us just like His Father has loved Him will I doubt Him? Will you? This love can never be measured or plumbed to its depth. It is pure, infinite, eternal and unchangeable. Do I believe that He watches over every detail of my life? Can I live with the certainty that He is in sovereign control of all my circumstances and relationships and is indeed guiding my steps, even when I don’t understand? Do I doubt for a moment that He hears my prayers when I am in a dark and troubling place? His divine sovereignty blends perfectly with His infinite love, and with His Father’s tender heart He shepherds you and listens to you when you pray. You can trust Him!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16949471213153043914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-23323155931314706572009-04-06T22:30:00.000-04:002009-04-06T22:30:00.000-04:00God knows you are angry and He can take it! Give ...God knows you are angry and He can take it! Give it to him!!! He LOVES you, he LOVES Jonah!!!! Yell, cry, scream!! <BR/>Having a newborn is not easy period, and you have extra hurdles on top of that. <BR/>Stay strong and know I am praying for you and for Jonah!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15105017762969715433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-61378376826617739232009-04-06T22:29:00.000-04:002009-04-06T22:29:00.000-04:00Thinking about you and praying for you all. Please...Thinking about you and praying for you all. Please God bring Jonah your sweet peace and comfort. Take away his pain and heal his mouth/throat so that he can eat pain free and grow strong and healthy. Please bring amazing quiet over him turning his bandage changes. Hold up mom and dad and show them just how strong You are dear Father.the-mommy-personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428463661481282846noreply@blogger.com