Ricks Thoughts

"Peace I leave you, my peace I give you." John 14:27

This is my prayer for you all. That you would be filled with peace. I am fighting with you!

Lesley Williams

Rick,

Know that as I am at work at a much smaller hospital in Dahlonega, my co-workers are praying and thinking about consistantly throughout the day. We are praying for your bilirubin levels to drop and as with all the other miracles we have seen and as we have seen God at work in so many of the small details, I know that He can bring these levels down as well. Casey and I love you and your family dearly. Keep fighting the good fight Rick.

Love,
Casey and Kacie

Just wanted you all to know that we (Compass Church - Athens) prayed for you guys in both services yesterday! We love you and your family and we are joining with you in praying for God's healing power to be revealed! Much love from Athens!

How awesome that he "responded" this morning. I know that made mom's day! I will continue to pray for his levels to go down. I also pray for strenght for all the family and friends who love Rick so much
I am praying for all of you to have comfort in this difficult time!
Praise God for all of you . Thank you again Jeffrey & Shannon
Love Kim

go 4 go 4 go that is my chant until his levels go down!

To Rick and family,
Please know that you all have constantly been on our hearts since we heard the news a few weeks ago. Our family is continually praying for God's hand to be on Rick and you all. Rick is such an inspiration and light to everyone at MLC. Even though the music was great this past Sunday, I missed seeing Rick so much on stage with his guitar, singing praises to the Lord. His walk with God is such a HUGE example for us all. If we can help out in any way please let us know.
God Bless You All,
Susan Bagley

Hey Rick,
I just wanted you to know that our whole house here in Auburn is constantly checking our computers to hear how you are doing. We are in prayer for you all throughout the day! It is so neat to see how the Lord has answered the prayers of the many people lifting you up!
I really admire your great faith Rick! You are awesome and I am praying for you!

In His love,
Jenny

Rick,
The updates on you are coming in loud and clear. Your wonderful family is keeping us posted. I so look forward to the updates. The fact that your eyes opened and you are aware of who was in the room is nothing short of a miracle. Peace and love in prayers for you and your family.

It is great to hear that Rick responded to your voices. Please know that we all love you and miss you on stage on Saturday nights. We are praying for your recovery every minute of every day.

Rick,

I only know you through my brother, Greg Hodgen, and his family. Please know that there are people all over Newnan, GA praying for you and that God's will be done.

We will continue to pray for you and your family.

Jennifer Overstreet

What is impossible from a human perspective is possible with God. Luke 18:27
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this was my verse of the day and i'm so thankful for it. it reminds me of God's plan even when things don't make sense to me... i know with Christ nothing is impossible. i love you guys and continue to pray for rick's bilirubin level to drop drastically!!

"The lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you." Psalm 9:9-10

What a wonderful feeling it must have been for you when Rick responded to your voices! We share in your joy, and continue to pray for you all.

Peace - The Ricards

Rick and family,

Just wanted to let you know that there is a constant prayer for you in my heart and my family's. My children have a favorite plastic green frog and on his belly are the words: Fully Rely On God. There is no greater example of this than you, your loved ones, and your church family who pray for you without ceasing.

With much love,
The Craddock Family

We are glad to hear that Rick is responding to your voices. We continue to pray that God gives you the physical strength you need to maintain your watch with Rick.

We are earnestly praying that your bilirubin levels drop, we hope for good news as we keep checking on your status. We talked with some folks from Cleveland again today, they are so concerned and contiue to pray. We are all on our knees for you Rick!!
the wortmans

Rick & family-
Just wanted you to know that I am lifting you all up to our Father constantly. My community group in Mobile is praying for you & your family as well - for healing and peace. Rest in the fact that God is Sovereign and will work all things out for His glory! God is at work, even when things don't make sense, and his mercies are new to us every morning.

"But you, O Sovereign LORD, deal well with me for your name's sake; out of the goodness of your love, deliver me."
Psalm 109:21

"Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.'"
Mark 10:27

Still praying....how exciting that Rick responded to you, this is good news!!! My comfort is visualizing Rick up on that stage again, and all of us singing and crying together, celebrating his return.
I am so proud to be a part of this incredible body. We are ALL here for you.
Love
danielle

Rick,
We are praying for you every day. We are hoping that God will allow us to hear your beautiful voice sing again soon. God Bless you and all your family and friends suppoting you right now.
David and Wendy Fisher

A man who prays is a man standing with his hands open to the world. He knows that God will show Himself in the nature which surrounds him, in the people he meets,in the situations he runs into . . .Prayer creates that openness where God can give Himself to man.

Gentle me,
Holy One,
into an unclenched moment,
a deep breath,
a letting go
of heavy expectancies
of shriveling anxieties
of dead uncertainties,
that, softened by the silence,
surrounded by the light,
and open to the mystery,
I may be found by wholeness,
upheld by the unfathomable,
entranced by the simple,
and filled with the joy
that is You.
by Ted Loder
May God carry you today as He has every day. Praise be to our loving, merciful Father for answered prayer. You are loved. Rest in the awesomeness of that truth. Teri

So thankful for the positive response... God is at work! We will continue to watch and pray!
You are loved,
Shelby and co.

The following comes from my sister Debbie who lives in Texas:

"Let them know that we are praying for His perfect peace and that they will feel such a strong sense of His presence in each and every hour and their trust in Him will allow them to be still and know that His grace is sufficient, in this, as in all things that seem so terribly unfair. ... I think I remember Rick performing at a North Point concert a year or so ago and thinking what a really handsome guy he is and very talented and that God might have great things in store for him... he looked like he had the whole package....looks, talent, this faith-filled family with lots of connections."

We all are praying for you each to be sheltered under His wing of mercy and compassion by spending that extra time with Him and asking for His peace and comfort during those darkest moments and days.

"And about this thing I made request to the Lord three times that it might be taken away from me. And he said to me, My grace is enough for you, for my power is made complete in what is feeble. Most gladly, then, will I take pride in my feeble body, so that the power of Christ may be on me. So I take pleasure in being feeble, in unkind words, in needs, in cruel attacks, in troubles, on account of Christ: for when I am feeble, then am I strong." (2Co 12:8-10)

Praise God for his goodness and his grace! I'm so rejoicing with you over the mercies God has showered on you this afternoon!

We are ever committed to praying for the bilirubin levels to fall! I have been clinging to scripture as I pray and seeing this as a war with the enemy! God will have the victory! There is no doubt in my mind.

On a personal note: I'm anxiously awaiting the reunion of the "chipmunks" so tell Rick he has a date with me and James David - a world tour is being planned! I have a feeling our comeback will be huge!

"From the ends of he earth I call to You, O Lord. I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For You have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe." Psalm 61:2-3

"Praise You, my God! Let the sound of Your praise be heard; You have preserved my life and kept my feet from slipping. For You, O God, tested me; You refined me like silver." Psalm 66:8-10

Celebrating a complete victory!
Jen, John and Seth Carrozza

Four For Rick!

Dear Pearsons,

I know it's been exhausting to sustain this level of concern and walk this road. Of course, we are praying for you and thinking of Rick throughout the day. As you've shared your desire for God to be glorified in some way through this, just receive encouragement and strength from knowing this is happening. To know of your faith in action and Rick's security in Christ, even in this darkest hour there is ultimately no greater picture of how we can bring Him glory in this life. We're with you. Much love.
Scott & Jen

My Morning Offering

O God, for another day, for another morning, for another minute, for another chance to live and serve You, I am truly grateful.

Do... this day free me
from all fear of the future,
from all anxiety about tomorrow,
from all bitterness towards anyone,
from all cowardice in the face of danger,
from all laziness in the face of work,
from all failure before opportunity,
from all weakness when Your power is at hand.

But fill me
with love that knows no barrier,
with sympathy that reaches all,
with courage that cannot be shaken,
with faith strong enough for the darkness,
with strength sufficient for my tasks,
with loyalty to Your kingdom's goals,
with wisdom to meet life's complexities,
with power to lift me to You.

Be with me today and use me as You will. Amen.

~ Marine Corps Field Devotional Book

Rick,
I just wanted to say that u r so important to me! U inspire me through your optimism and songs, and just everything! I have everyone at school prayin 4 ya! and i cant wait to see u back at church!!! And im prayin that the level thingys go down! Luv ya bunches!!! *hugs to u*

Nikki Glenn!

More Hugs from:

Kayla Wood
Tanya Muzychunka
Danielle Giradeau
Sarah BArker
Rebekah revera
zach revera
Steven Glinski
Drew Allingham
Kim Cutler
and lots more!

Rick and family. BigStuf changed my life and got me back right with God. Rick, I want you to know that you helped get me back right with God. I love you for it. I am a member of the First Church of the Nazerene in Huntsville, Alabama, and I want you to know that you are in our prayers. You are always on our mind, and you're priority in our prayers. Please know that your WHOLE family is behind you. We're fighting with you, Rick.

Love,
Your sister in christ, Jess

The familiar passage of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego comes to mind, who refused to bow their knee to anyone other than the One, True, Living God Himself, and were therefore bound and cast into the fiery furnace which was heated seven times hotter than normal.

To the astonishment of the king, he looked in and saw not three, but four men "loose, walking in the midst of the fire; and they were not hurt, and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God" (Dan.3:25)....

"And the satraps, administrators, governors, and the king's counselors gathered together, and they saw these men on whose bodies THE FIRE HAD NO POWER; the hair on their head was not singed nor were their garments affected, AND THE SMELL OF FIRE WAS NOT ON THEM" (v.27).

"Nebuchadnezzar spoke, saying, 'Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who sent His Angel and delivered His servants who trusted in Him...." (v.28).

You're going to be fine, Rick. Not even the smell of smoke on you when this is all said and done....

Blessed be our God, Whose arm is not shortened that He cannot save.

Please know that all of us at Taylor, Turner and Hartsfield are with you all in prayer as well as Cumming First United Methodist Church. We check on you constantly during the day and are in prayer throughout the day. Go 4, go 4~~~~

Rick,
We are still lifting you up to the Lord. We are praying for your bilirubin levels to drop. Praise God for even the smallest of miracles!! A Mothers voice filled with Love is a joy to a child no matter the age. Precious Family, My prayer for you is peace and physical strength.

And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.
Matthew 21:22

In Christ Love,
Tony, Eva, Sheryl, Daniel & Dayla

Dear Rick and Family:
Our family continues to lift you up to the awesome throne of our Lord. We were so encouraged by his response today when Elaine and Candi went to visit. Our prayers continue to go out for the bilirubin levels to come down. I have several close friends who are in the ministry praying along with my home church back in SC and a friends church in Alabama. You and your family have touched so many of us. I want to do so much to help you, but I know what you need most right now is prayer, prayer and more prayer. My 2 boys ages 10 and 8 are praying such sweet prayers for you and your family. What an opportunity they have to see God working through you. Isaiah 26:3, "He will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trust in you." May the Lord continue to wrap all of you up in his wings of love. We love you all!!!

Much Love in Christ,
The Lane's

Dear Rick and the Family,

As long as I have known Rick he has that light in him that flickers even in the darkest moments...an ember from God that can never be extinguished... You are in our prayers and are a true Blessing from God to our family...

Jenny, Bobby and Wendy McCall

I can't wait to see you at church again. I had a dream last night. We were all at church and Shawn was like"We have someone very special here today and we think he isn't going to be gone any more..." and out came Rick holding up his guitar and he fell to his knees and just thanked God. And everyone was crying and clapping and cheering. And he started to sing Even When. And I woke up crying. Rick, you are such an inspiration to everyone. God will always take care of you. Always.
Danielle

We are thinking of you all every day all day long. We were overjoyed to hear that Rick responded to your voices. I know his heart is singing and praising God. My four year old son told me that on Sat. night at the church he heard Rick singing. He was in the classroom but I thought maybe he heard Danny singing at some point.(I was wrong) He said that Rick was at the doctor's(hospital)singing. He said that he was not playing his guitar but he was singing and it was beautiful. I asked him how he could have heard Rick if he was not actually at the church singing. He simply said, "The Spirit". I believe in my heart that he did hear Rick's sweet voice. His words encourage me and I hope they do the same for you. We will continue to pray without ceasing and we thank you for keeping us updated and guiding our prayers for Rick. The Body of Christ is here for you all.
The Qs and Rick's biggest "little" fan

Praise God once again! Prayer is a powerful thing and when focused together by hundreds of people, the miracles of God are not far behind. I pray and I KNOW that a miracle from God is coming and I am just waiting to see His glory and power shown once again. The FCA here at Northview keeps you all in prayer constantly and we will not stop until this time of need is over. You are all in our hearts as well as our thoughts. He is in the hands of God now, and what wonderful hands those are.

hey rick..glad to hear your doing better..we miss u alot and i am praying for u and i am telling all of my friends and family to do the same..get well soon we all love you..*kisses and hugs* ~Riley~

I AM PRAYING FOR YOU!!!!!!!

I AM ONE OF MR. DAVIS S CLASSES !

I check several times a day for news of Rick's progress and am always joyful when I read positive news. I am praying for his bilirubin levels to come down.

Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.

Ah Lord God, Thou hast made the heavens
And the earth by Thy great power
Ah Lord God, Thou hast made the heavens
And the earth by Thine outstretched arm.

Nothing is too difficult for Thee
Nothing is too difficult for Thee

Great and mighty God
Great in counsel and mighty in deed

Nothing, nothing, absolutely nothing
Nothing is too difficult for Thee

©1976, Kay Chance
Words and Music by Kay Chance

Rick,
We are praying for you constantly as well as your family. We have told our friends and family to pray for you also. We are praying for your bilirubin count to drop. God has answered so many of our prayers and I know he will continue to. We love you and miss you.

Love,
The Talley's
Michael, Karmen, and Tristan

Rick and family,

You don't know me, but I feel as though I know you. As I sit here among mutual friends at North Point, I can feel the love and admiration that everyone has for you and your family. It's an honor to pray for you and to rejoice as God continues to work His marvelous healing in you. Our Father's awesomeness and sovreignty is everpresent. Continue to rest in the fullness of His love.

HI!,
My name is Jessica Head and I am in Caoch Davis' bible class and I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you and that I have a story of encouragement for you. About a year ago one of my old middle school teachers,Mr. Steve Bray, had gotten Lymphoma and had to go into chemo therepy. needeless to say they thought he wasn't going to make it to Christmas. He was my old Bible and history teacher and he was a strong man of God, and we all prayed for super natural healing everyday and about roughly 5 months after he was diagnosed he went back in for a check up and they did a cat scan and they saw that all of his cancer had gone away and I just wanted to tell you this story as an encourgement as to no matter what happens God knows whats best and that prayer really works so no matter what happens I won't stop praying for him, and my thoughtts and prayers are with your family.
In His Name,
Jessica.

Rick and Family,

What exciting news it was to hear that you responded to the voices of your family! I am staying in prayer for you and your family, especially petitioning for the lowering of your Bilirubin levels.

May His mighty touch come upon your body and make you well. May His comfort rest upon your family and may they find strength as they put their cares in the hands of Jesus Christ.

1Pe 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

"Now will I arise," says the Lord.
"Now will I be exalted;
now will I be lifted up." Isaiah 33:10

Mike & I are praying for you all. We pray with J. Michael and have added Rick to his prayer time as well. He is a quite concerned 2 year old and mentions Rick's name often. Rest easy. God will bring His Glory, even in this. We love you all and you are close to our hearts in this season.

J. Michael and I just prayed together as I was finishing this up (he crawled up on my lap at the computer.) When we finished praying, he looked up and said, "Holy is the Lord God Almighty, the earth is filled with His glory," (with his accent and little lisp). Then he jumped off my lap and went to play.

we love you!

To Rick, Elaine, Billy, Candi, and Haley

I pray for all of you everyday. I know that he will pull through. With all of the love he has for God and all of the love and prayers that his friends and family give him he will make it.

Everytime I think of him I think about all of the times at school we shared and how he was always smiling.

If there is anything I can do or anything you need please let me know.

My prayers are with you.
God Bless!

I am so proud to be a part of this body! In the past few weeks i have grown so much in my walk with God just by witnessing this movement and never ending prayer for Ricks healing. I love you all so much, and i am constantly praying for God's will to be fufilled, and our ability to cope and rely on Him.

It's so obvious that God is using Rick, i'm sure rick is thrilled to be used by such an amazing God.

God is so evident in this.

hey i know u dont no me but im am in couch davis' bible class and he told us about you and im so sorry but the good thing is it is a win win situation if u die u go to heaven and see God and if u dont you stay here with your friends and family that love you so much so either way you are a winner so im just praying that you stay alive so couch davis can tell us good stuff well im praying for you everyday.

Psalm 103: 1-5

Praise the Lord all my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
Praise the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits-
who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion,
who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

We are praying for you and are believing for your complete healing. We know that your healing will be the ultimate witness of the mighty healing power of God. We love you!

Freedom Tabernacle Youth

Rick and family - I am reminded of what Jesus said "If you have Faith that's no bigger than a grain of mustard seed, nothing will be impossible to you." Our Faith is larger than the mustard seed, but the message is the same, we all have Faith in God and the things He can and will do. I have never lost my Faith in the great Healer and although the days bring forth more challenges, each one has some hope for the next. I read a small book "When it's Time for a Miracle" and one phase I wanted to share with you is "We are all blessed because we believe in the power of God, even though we have yet to see the fullness of its manifestation." Keep believing!

PRAISE THE LORD!! Thank you for updating us. Rick is an every day conversation for Hugh and I. I'll be in the kitchen cleaning up after dinner, and I'll say, "I'm going to go check up on Rick...." Or another scenario: we were walking our dog this afternoon and Hugh asked, "Have you heard an update on Rick?" We will continue to remain faithful to pray for him. What great news you've told us today!! We are going to really focus on his bilirubin levels. May God's blessings fall on you tonight Rick.....We expect great things!

Hey Rick!
im daniel in coach josh davis bible class i was learing about you today in his class he told us all about you. you sound like an awsome person and a very strong beliver in GOD! the amazing stuff he told us about you hit me cause i ve been in a simlar sithuwation w/ my cousin he had lung cancer since he was 11 and got over it finally at the age of 19. that made me think that all that time god was w/ him and our family. i know god has a great future instored for you and that you passion torwards him is so strong when you get up there and are praising his wonderful name and sees that i know that . cuz u belive hes there and thats awsome bond that you have with him. i just pray with all my hart for you recovery to be great so i can meet you! its an eyeopener to know that someone like you can go up on stage in front of our brothers and sisters in christ and do such an hoeorable thing1 i know that you are gunna be wher god wants you to be because you sever him not just in love and sprit i can feel it through every word that im typing that your an awsome christian i pray for you ! i hope u get well soon your friend, daniel

Dear Rick & Family, We don't know you except through the Holy Spirit. We are praying for you everyday. Our family keeps checking the website to see how you all are. Your family has become very special to us through all of this. Rick has become someone that our boys are looking up to by reading his testimony through the people who know him so well.

Suzanne - our prayers are with you - Jeremiah 29:11 is for you and Rick - "For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord - plans to prosper you, not harm you, plans for a hope and a future". We pray that the peace of God comforts you as you walk with Rick through this.

Love, Howard, Karen, Joey, Joshua, Jacob & Madison Forman

Five years ago my family went through a battle with cancer. My oldest daughter was diagnosed with cancer during her senior year of high school. God did many miraculous things through her illness. She just had year #5 cancer free!

I know that at this moment you can feel the prayers of believers around the world who are crying out for Gods mercy and healing. It is such a comfort to know that God hears our cry, He knows our every need before we know that we have that need. Find your strength and your rest in the Lord. While my daughter and I had to leave our family to be in Houston, TX, I learned to depend on God for every need. Satan would do everything he could to discourage us and cause us to worry, God would continually speak to my heart and remind me that He was in control.

I am praying for all of you to lean on the Lord, He has strong shoulders. Keep your hope in Him. I am praying for Rick and the harsh battle his body is fighting. Don't be afraid to ask questions, makes notes when you think of something you need to know and check the information they give you. I will pray that you have doctors who will be truthful and continue to give you specifics so you will know how to pray. I will pray for your doctors and nurses as they care for Rick. I know that all of you have been an inspiration to the staff at the hospital. Remember to laugh. Allow yourself to cry. God is with you.

Hey Rick,Waz up! My name is Aapana Breland, I'm a student from coach Davis's Bible class. I hope you are feeling better! I just wanted to tell you tat God is with you every day and moment.Hold on and keep trusting Him. People are praying for you everywhere! I know you are gonna get well, just rejoice in the Lord everyday and thank him for each day that he has given you. Count your blessings name them one by one.God is with you no matter what. Get better soon!!!!!! Love= Aapana Breland

Rick & family,

You have heard from both my husband and my son with heartfelt prayers and encouragement. One of the reasons we feel close to this is that I am a Leukemia survivor. When I was diagnosed they spoke about a few years of life but God had other plans - a new drug (Gleevec) has given me health but God has fully restored me. I long to know Him better and I stand firmly on Isaiah 43 - He has called you too by name Rick Pearson and you are precious to Him and so many. I pray for full restoration. In Him, Jyl DuShane

Our God is a God of Miracles. We will keep praying for Rick a full and complete recovery.

John, Mary Ann, Regina Spence
Walnut Hill, Florida