I know it is late - close to 3 a.m. - and I know everyone in my family that reads this is going to yell at me for being awake - but after you do mom stuff all day there is still that other stuff that just needs to be done. Tonight was the night.
Anyway - I am writing b/c I hated to miss a night - I am so encouraged by all of you emails and comments - especially those of you that comment every few nights - I can't tell you what it means to me to know that each of you are reading and praying and STILL reading and still praying.
PLEASE keep praying with us - read john's post below about what to pray for. mainly that the blood in kyl's brain will be absorbed back into his body and no scaring will be left. I am right there beside John in his thoughts. I believe in what God is doing. I believe (even through paralyzing fear) that God is right and that God has purpose in all He does. and to that I say - I am willing and it will be worth it.
A friend of mine that is so close to my heart emailed me a prayer the other day - i am posting it so that you might pray it too. It is powerful.
PLEASE continue with us and keep praying for Kyle and keep spreading the word for others to pray. our faith is being changed together.
God,
for those ten tiny toes
and the bones in his legs
for the joints that let him move
for the muscles that he will use to run
up his little boy body
grow his kidneys, liver, his inside parts
grow his stomach
that he might digest his mommy's milk
supernaturally, God, supernaturally
for those lungs
breathe in, breathe out, breathe in Your air
Your spirit
his shoulders and those little arms
his wrists and hands and fingers
that will someday raise in praise
his neck, a portal for air and nourishment
his chin and mouth
he will talk to us someday
his nose and cheeks
we will see him smile
his ears
that he will hear Your Word spoken
and his mom say, "I love you Kyle"
and his eyes, God his eyes
that he would see his brothers
his brain
restore it to perfection
that he would meditate on You in thought
his Spirit, Lord
grow it strong
Lion strong
that he would fight for You
for a lifetime
Amen.
Kyle's NICU Story in Pictures
14 comments:
Hey Ms Kelly!
I just wanted you to know that you are not the only one up at 3 am on this website. I check it throughout the day and at night right before I go to bed so that I know the most current things to pray about. Now I am going to pray and go to bed. :)
Goodnight!
I am still praying with you and will continue!
Kelly,
I was unable to sleep last night. Your precious little guy was on my heart. I spent time with God on his behalf and yours as well. I commented on John's posting, but I wanted to let you know how I have implored the Lord to minister to you specifically. I don't know the words to say and am not necessarily close enough to say them, but I am praying that someone does know and is close enough.
We love you all and are praying.
Colleen
john, kelly, and boys,
my name is sara littlejohn i am friends w/ jessica flynn, who is friends w/ shauna m. anyway, i am a mother of three girls..4,2, and 4 months. the last few days as we have walked through our daily routine i have been whispering prayers for jadon and jack. for example when the girls begin to argue over a prized toy i pray"lord, please help help jadon and jack to share their toys w/ one another today." or when lunch time rolls around and no one wants what i have fixed i pray, "lord, help jadon and jack eat up all the yummy food that some loving caregiver has made for them." when it's nap time and i watch my girls sleep w/ drool running down their mouths i pray, "lord, please give jadon and jack sweet sleep so that they may be renewed for the afternoon. and when the four o'clock monster hits, i pray,"lord, calm jadon and jack, give them attentive ears and willing hands." and when the bedtime routine is taking place i pray,"lord, help jadon and jack to to be filled w/ your mighty presence, ease any pains of missing mom and dad, and protect them through night that they too will continue to fight and labor for their sweet baby brother.
zephaniah 3:17
The Lord YOUR God is in YOUR midst a MIGHTY WARRIOR TO SAVE. He will exult over you with joy, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy!
Our prayer for you today!
The Littlejohns
Justin and I continue to pray over your family. My thoughts and prayers are with Kyle throughout the day. I was thinking of all the ways that Kyle has already been used by God and these are just a few:
1. He is raising up a community of believers to pray together even when apart in distance... he is teaching us what true community looks like... what it means to live as part of the body of Christ.
2. He is teaching me specifically how to pray throughout the day. I work with children a lot and as I see them run and play, I think of Kyle... one day, he will join them by the grace of God.
3. I know that God has increased my faith... to watch you and John have to hold so closely and trust God so fully has been huge for me... I am learning from you and your family.
God is moving in so many more ways and using Kyle and your family as he does. So... I will continue to pray throughout the day, for you, John, Kyle, Jadon, and Jack.
I thank you for allowing me to watch God move through your family and learn more and more what it means to have faith, walk in grace, and love.
Many blessings,
Meryl
STILL WITH YOU, STILL PRAYING......
We are still praying!
John, Kelly & boys,
Just wanted to let you know that we are praying for you & Kyle. Praying for your strength, endurance & peace - Sent the word out for prayer through the church & with mutual friends. Take this message as a BIG HUG from the McCurry's!!
We love you! God in His infinite wisdom and grace is carrying you right now - rest in His arms of love! And remember, when you look into the face of Kyle, he is reflecting the face of God.
Love you lots!
The McCurry's
Kelly,
I too check this site more than once a day for updates. Everytime you cross my thoughts, I pray for your family and for Kyle.
know that my family and I
read this everyday.
So many are praying.
Love all of you.
Kelly,
I love you. I am so sorry. My heart aches for you and God prompts me to pray so often through out each day. I keep thinking about those first few months after you had Jadon and you would call and we would visit.. I wish I had words now. Just please know that the whole Parker clan is lifting you guys up... thank you for sharing your hearts which helps us to pray so intentionally. And even when my heart aches without the words.. I know the Holy Spirit is interceding for you guys. David and I are trying to get up there but we are all suffering with the junk that is going around and I know that is the LAST thing we need to take to you guys. Please call if you need anything.. I love you sweet friend,
DP
Once again I sit here and pray for little Kyle, Jaden and Jack and the two of you and you try and hold it together for your precious family. I am in awe of how strong your faith and it is so encouraging to me to hear John in his raw honesty. Thank you for blessing me. I pray for complete healing once again...I know our God is a MIGHTY God. My heart just aches for you...I love you dearly, my friend. Know that Abby and I are praying together for all of you.
Deb Slottje
We are still praying everyday for your entire family. That prayer that your friend sent is perfect, I am going to put it on my bathroom mirror so that everytime I go in there I can pray that prayer for little Kyle.
love,
Lauren A
I received the pray request for Kyle from my friend Stephanie. My heart goes out to you and your Family. I am praying for a total healing in Kyle. My Daughter was born at 29 weeks with many complication. She is now 10 years old, I call her my miracle child from God. I will continue to lift Kyle and your family up in pray.
Tina,
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