I know we all want to do something right now. And I also know that the thing John & Kelly want us to do most is pray. The church we attended in Round Rock assembled a prayer wall with church members praying for the church, staff, ministries, missionaries, etc., around the clock. 24/7, with no “cut-off” date. I was able to take part and grew to look forward to my time “on the wall”. It is amazing how clearly you can discern how God is moving you to pray when you are completely still, alone and “wire-less”.
Judging by the number of visitors to Kyle’s CaringBridge and blog postings, I am confident that together we could form a prayer wall (consisting of one-hour time-slots, once a week) to cover Kyle in prayer 24/7. This would not be meant to replace your daily prayers for him, but rather to complement them. This would not be something that we would do for a week or two, but until Kyle comes home and is thriving.
My first and foremost goal in putting this together is for God to hear our prayers and see Kyle grow stronger everyday. Another important goal is to support John & Kelly. John will know, as he’s leaving the hospital late at night, there is someone praying for Kyle that very moment. Kelly will know, as she’s standing by his incubator, she is joined in prayer for Kyle that very moment. This is something we can all do for them.
So I invite you to pray this through, decide if you can make a commitment and when. When you are ready, e-mail me at coachesadvantage@yahoo.com with your first and last name, 3 time-slot choices (You crazy kids on “musician’s schedules” might be able to handle those late night hours better than some of us “8-5ers”. J), and your time zone (I’m sure we’re not all Texan.) I’ll put together a schedule and we’ll get started. Standing in the gap,
LaNay Blackmon,
Kyle’s Aunt in Houston, TX
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Kyle's NICU Story in Pictures
14 comments:
HELLO SHERILL FAMILY,
HI MY NAME IS CATHY CHISLER, I AM CHERYL BUTLERS COUSIN FROM WV. I HAVE TWIN BOYS THAT WERE BORN AT 26WEEKS AND ARE NOW 2 1/2 YEARS OLD. I WANTED TO OFFER MY FAMILIERS PRAYERS FOR YOU, WE KNOW WHAT THIS IT LIKE TO GO THROUGH. YOU DON'T REALIZE HOW STRONG THIS LITTLE ONES CAN BE. IF THERE IS ANYTHING THING I CAN DO TO HELP PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT CHISLERS@FRONTIERNET.NET. I KNOW IT HELPED ME TO TALK TO SOMEONE. THIS IS A TRYING TIME, AND IT SEEMS LIKE TIME STAND STILL, BUT A LITTLE MIRACLE WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU. CATHY CHISLER
Hi Sherill Family,
My name is Colleen. I am new to Crossroads but your story touched my heart. I have been praying for little Kyle. I also belong to a fanclub of the christian band Third Day. We call ourselves the Gomers, and have members world wide. We all meet throughout our days online to share fellowship, encouragement and prayer. I have shared Kyle's story and wanted you to know that people all over the country and all over the world are praying for him.
Colleen Bass
Hi Sherill Family,
Ruth Lauer is my friend Alison Hill's Mom... my name is Sarah Rice. Our family is in lower Alabama and while we don't know you personally, your precious family is weighing heavily on our hearts. You are in our prayers daily.
We've just come through a tough season ourselves with my husband deploying to Iraq and finally getting to come home. My Mom organized a prayer caldendar like this one and I'm TELLING you... it makes a difference to have SO MUCH prayer coverage. It matters. Heaven MOVES.
Sign me up for praying every day at 7am. I'll be standing in the gap on your behalf. And I'll be thrilled to hear the updates as God continues to make ALL THINGS NEW! Remember that He has got you in His grip every minute of every day... and that you are never alone.
much love and affection,
Sarah Rice
"I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion until the day of CHrist Jesus" Phil 1:6
hello mt name is suzanne and your family is in my prayers and thoughts everyday since i heard of kyle. im not sure wat to say but i am praying as hard as i can. my mom lost two children. My identical twin who was a premie at 4 months of s.i.d.s. and my brother from the loss of oxygen during birth he passed at 7 days old. so my family is praying for the family and especially kyle. your story touched me i believe gayle (johns aunt i believe)is a customer of mine. shes amazing to us. im glad you received the bear i know to this day its helps my mom(a friend of hers gave it to her wen my brother was born).
so i am in your corner and i pray
thank you for reading this
love suzanne
Me and some of my students meet every tuesday and thursday from 7 am to 8:30 and pray and we have been praying for Kyle every prayer meeting!!! Stay encouraged.
Darrell Halk
Dear Family,
Wanted you to know you are daily in my prayers not only for Kyle's healing but for your emotional and physical strength. When you feel you cannot go on may you feel God's arms carrying you and comforting you. My fifth grade class has seen a picture of Kyle and they ask daily about him and I have some who tell me they are praying for him. Praying for God's miraculous healing of Kyle in his timing.
May God bless you and strengthen you.
Shirley Johnson
Dear Sherrill Family,
This is Mary Ford. My family and I have attended CRBC for 10 plus years now. I live in the medical center area, and I'm an RN at Memorial Hermann-TMC. I work in the Adult Transplant Surgical ICU on the third floor, Hermann Pavillion. I know how scary of a place the hospital can be, but I have seen God's hands at work there countless times. He is amazing - full of grace and mercy. I just want you to know you are ALL in my prayers. God bless you!
Mary Ford
Hey guys,
We've been keeping tabs on baby Kyle thru the site. We're praying for his continued growth & development and your continued strength, as are our small group and the Children's Ministry at our church. As always, please let us know if there's anyhing we can do.
tony & lini john
"You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary" - Rev 2:1
Hi Sherill Family,
I wanted to check back in and see how Kyle is doing. I will continue to pray for all of you, Kyle especially during this time of ups and downs. Thank our Blessed Lord that Kyle is doing so well!!
God Bless you all!!
Julie Roth & Family
Aurora CO
Hey guys - just checking in. Sueanne just told me about this site. We are thinking of you contantly!
The Oneys
I am not the best at this but umm.. I have heard other storys and all and when kyle has a bad day you just have to pray hard for him thats all you can do and give him all your love i mean we arent powerful enough to change this so just follow the footprints in the sand and god will lead you to were you need to be. Your a great loving family and i went to camp 220 and i've seen how godfearing and honoring john ishe is just passonite and from what you've said i think your the same way so just keep loving him and like i said god will make a path you just have to choose a few things along the way but just have faith and wait for god to make a major change like maybe the first night kyle gets to go home i mean you never no. We all wish u the best and love you.
**Gods army from first free will babtist church of bowie tx** we had at blast at camp 2-20 john
we were given your prayer request at Cowboy Point Inspiration Church in Tom Bean Tx....We certainly prayed for you and your little one as well as the Dr's and your family...I have been there..1990 3. lbs 1 oz 26 weeker...Grade 3 bleed/hydrocephlus, and 1994 illectomy/liver damage 2 lb 14 oz 27 weeker...Long roads..many $'s ,three months in hospital each...all is well now, both normal healthy boys, one graduating this year and another in 4 years...If you need to talk or just want to vent , please feel free to email me...I'm sure at one time or the other, it has crossed my mind also....llc
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