I spoke with Jenn today. She said that there hasn't been much change in Brian's condition since the last update. They are still draining fluid off of his brain and his Blood Pressure and pulse are still up and down. Quiet, short visits are welcome and encouraged. She asked me to remind everyone that he is in the Critical Care Unit, fourth floor of Alaska Regional. Visiting hours are from 8:30 AM through 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM through 7:00 AM. After 9 PM, the main doors to the hospital are locked; however, visitors can get in through the E.R. entrance and then go through E.R. to get to the tower elevators to go upstairs.
The family meeting has been scheduled for 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 20. Jennifer asks that we pray for wisdom for all the family members, doctors, and case workers involved and that the family can agree on the decisions that need to be made.
In my interactions with Jennifer, I've been touched by the peace the Lord has given her. She belongs to the Lord; she is His sheep; He is her shepherd, and she just seems to be at peace with her Lord. She trusts in His sovereign care over Brian and her family. I truly believe that the Lord is giving her special grace for the situation she is in. It is evident that the Lord is her comforter in this difficult time. Please continue to pray fervently for her. She is very, very thankful for your prayers.
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Dear Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you, Brian and your family. Someday, when we get to Heaven, we may understand these trials here on earth, but until then we have to trust in the promise of Jeremiah 29:11. I receive a daily devotional email and I wanted to share todays with you.
August 20
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything" (James 1:2-5).
God often allows pain to ignite destiny in our lives. Without motivation, many of us would never fulfill the purposes for which God created us. Oftentimes a measured assault invades our life and creates a depth of pain that all we know to do is press into God with all our being.
At first, our motivation is to alleviate the pain. After a season of extreme emotional and sometimes physical pain, a second phase begins. This phase moves us to discover a new and deeper relationship with God. We begin to discover things about ourselves and about God that we never would have discovered without this motivation. Gradually, our heart changes our motivation from pain to loving obedience because there is a transition of the heart that takes place. No longer do we seek God for deliverance from the pain; we seek God because He is God. We seek His face and not His hand.
When we move to the second phase we often find ourselves moving into a new destiny and calling for our lives because God often separates us from the old life in this process. No doubt Joseph and Peter felt the pain of their individual crises. However, later they could realize God's purposes in their crisis. Like Joseph, we are able to say, "You meant it for evil, but God meant it for good."
Today, let God move you from the place of pain to the place of destiny. Let God show you the secret things He has reserved for you as a result of the crisis you may find yourself in.
Os Hillman
I pray you may feel the presence of our Creator and as it says above... press into Him.
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Dear Larry,
ReplyDeleteAnabel told me about Brian and gave me the blog address. I've read everything and am praying with you for Brian and Jennifer, Joseph and Kari Anne. May God direct tonight in the meeting regarding Brian's treatment. Dan Rulison