Thursday, March 26, 2009

Prayer Requests

Prayer requests are a beautiful and terrible thing. They are beautiful because it gives us the opportunity to come together and pray for someone we may know, or a complete stranger, and know that we are making a difference in that person's life. They are terrible because it means that someone is suffering and in need of extra prayers.

Preston over at Me and the Blue Skies posted a prayer request for one of his friends. His friend's 8 year old grandson, Andrew, is in the hospital with cancer-a tumor in his cheek. It broke my heart reading what this brave little boy has to go through. Please keep Andrew and his family in your prayers. There are more specific details over on Preston's blog, please stop by and maybe leave a comment.

I also have one other prayer request. Another friend posted a link to a blog by a mother who has a little boy named Stellan. Stellan is currently fighting for his life after slipping into V-Tach (Ventricular Tachycardia). I'm not well versed on the ins and outs of this, but it does not sound good. Please keep little Stellan in your prayers as well.

Finally, on an up note, I wanted to thank you all for your prayers for my friend's mother. The surgery was successful, the doctor was fairly certain that he got all of the cancer out. Thankfully, the oncology reports came back to affirm what he thought. She is still recovering from the surgery and they will be monitoring her for a year or so, but at this time she does not have to do chemo or radiation of any kind. We are so relieved. I know that all the prayers helped her greatly during this time, and I truly appreciate them. Thank you.


6 comments:

Kimberly Vanderhorst said...

So glad your friend's mum's surgery went so well! It certainly is heart breaking and heart healing all in one moment to be made aware of and to pray for those going through such struggles.

MamaGeek @ Works For Us said...

I'm glad it went well Jaina, prayers continue to be on their way at mock speed.

Jaina said...

Kym-So beautifully said. Thank you :)

MamaGeek-Thanks on all counts :)

scrappysue said...

you're a good friend for spreading the word.

thanks for stopping by

Heather said...

Ugh...cancer sucks. I will pray for these sweet people.

Jaina said...

Sue-Thanks, and you're welcome. :)

Heather-Seriously. And thanks :)