Ricks Thoughts

I thank God for giving an opportunity for people to act and give to such a need. Praise be to God.

Shannon,
Thank you so much for continuing your updates. You have a very hard job on days like today! Please know that for those of us on the "outside" it means so much.

To Rick and family,
We are still praying and believing. May God give you peace and strength every day.
All our love,
Pam, Randy, Molly and Maggie

Lovin' and praying for ya and continuing to wait on God with ya.

Shannon, thank you so much for the updates. You have kept us so close to Rick's health. God has given you a very special gift.
Rick and family I am still praying God will make that miracle happen.

I keep singing this song in my head...

"God is bigger than the air I breathe, the world we'll leave and God will save the day and all will say, How Glorious!" I am praying though I do not know Rick.

thank you so much for your updates they let us know how to pray. many of us go thru our day with rick very present in our every moment and we have continual prayer for him and the family. we do stand with you all expecting a wondrus miracle. we did not know rick personally but have bore witness to his love of Christ in worship. we have people praying in wash. and calif. and all over cumming...you are not forgotten even for a minute by so many that you don't know. In his service....larry, cindy, jeffrey,and jenni french.

Thank you Shannon for doing the most unenviable job on days like today. Thank you so much for keeping us informed.

We are thinking of you (and praying for you) Rick and Family.

Rick, Suzanne, and family,
When we wake up, and when we go to sleep, when my daughter and I are out running errands, and when we are at home, we pray. While listening to one of my daughter's favorite CD's in the car today, this wonderful yet simple reminder struck a chord with me as Ansley danced in the back seat:

"My God is so BIG, so strong and so mighty, there's nothing my God cannot do. My God is so GREAT, so strong and so mighty, there's nothing my God cannot do, for you!"

We know there's nothing He can't do, and we continue to pray for our mighty God to heal you completely!

Love,
John, Megan and Ansley Greiner

I praise God for all the miracles He has blessed Rick's family with so far, and those He has yet to show us. I love you ALL!

Still praying with all our hearts and full of faith. Last night we played a C.D. with your music, I have never heard little Chris sing so loud!! He said he was singing with you. I hope in some way you heard him and felt his love for you. We love you!!

Praying for you each and every moment - will not lose faith in the Great Healer - I know He is with you and holding you tight and giving you His strength to be whole again. Lots of love is coming your way - feel it and hold on because He has greater plans for you here on earth.

Thank you so much Shannon for keeping us updated! What a blessing you are to so many of us who want to keep on top of the situation!

Rick, Suzanne, and Family I am praying for you all and beleiving that Rick is healed in the powerful name of Jesus!!

In Him,
Shannon Meuleman

To Rick and fmaily...Sometimes God's healing follows the natural human path. Let us give thanks to God as we continue to pray for Rick's full recovery. God is your bigget fan Rick. He loves you and I love you. Jack Martin, Lakeland, FL

Our God is able. Hold tight to that one truth. God is there, He knows every need right at this moment. I am praying.

Judy Lucas

we know that God can do excedingly above what we ask. We are praying for God's will in Rick's life . We are also praying for comfort for his family. The sun always comes in the morning...we hope this is soon.May the arms of God wrap himself around Rick and his family.

I remember my first visit to MLC. I was amazed at the way that Rick communicated with the congregation through his music. He was alive with the spirit and his faith and commitment to God was evident. His ability to connect with people and to share his faith is nothing short of awesome. I have made MLC my home partly because I love watching Rick lead us in praise. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at all times and I pray that God will heal Rick and that we will all rejoice at his homecoming at MLC. We love him and we miss him. God bless all that are taking the time to be with Rick and his family in their time of need, Keep them strong and safe.

Hey ya'll!!! Thank you so much for my happy birtday! I know that ya'll have a lot on your minds and you still thought of me! You are the best family anybody could ever ask for. I wish I could be there and I am definitely praying. Trust me the word is getting around on Belhaven's campus and we are all praying and trusting that everything is going to work together for good. Thanks to one of Candi's first songs I now know that verse very well! I love ya'll!
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We know that God is in complete control. I keep thinking about the Fine Arts trip to Kansas City, Missouri when Rick would make that noise with his mouth that sounded like someone was about to run into the back of the bus. He scared us to death. I also think about when he won the national title for individual songwriting and how he made us so proud! We love Rick and want him back 100%. We know that God can do it!

In what seems such a dark hour, please know we are ALL with you, we havent stopped praying and believing in a miracle. Stay strong
We love you

Hey Pearson family:

Believe!
Have Faith!
Take Courage!

May God bless you this afternoon and may you feel the prayers of His people! Rick will be healed by God's mighty hand! Our God will be glorified!

My iron was low today - so I'm going to try again in a few days to donate platlets. They were so awesome at the clinic. Thanks for giving us to opportunity to do something tangible. We still give you our most fervent prayers.

We love you - we're still standing in the gap!
Jen

Thank you God for coming from Heaven to Earth for Rick and making him completely healed in Jesus name! We believe in God's miracles and we are thanking God for the healing going on in Rick's body right now. FAITH CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS!!!!

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

"Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the

proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not

give up."

Our God and we are not giving up Rick; so keep
keep up the good fight.

These verses convicted me to Christ and I do so pray that you find comfort in them.

3 All praise to the God and Father of our Master, Jesus the Messiah! Father of all mercy! God of all healing counsel!
2Co 1:4 He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there for us.
2Co 1:5 We have plenty of hard times that come from following the Messiah, but no more so than the good times of his healing comfort--we get a full measure of that, too.
2Co 1:6 When we suffer for Jesus, it works out for your healing and salvation. If we are treated well, given a helping hand and encouraging word, that also works to your benefit, spurring you on, face forward, unflinching. Your hard times are also our hard times.
2Co 1:7 When we see that you're just as willing to endure the hard times as to enjoy the good times, we know you're going to make it, no doubt about it.
MSG

God always says it best. I do not know what the future holds for Rick's earthly vessel. I do know that God holds Rick. God holds you. We as a body do hurt and want so deparately to see Rick rise up off that bed and be among us again. Please know that we all love you and will do anything we can to help.

Not all of us are as fortunate as myself to have spent many great years of my life with someone as faithful, caring and hilarious as you Ricky. May God bless you, your family and your fiance'(you go boy)! You are in our daily prayers! Stay strong!

Love, Amanda, Chad and Taylor Lashley

When Betty Maltz was in a coma she could hear what people were saying! God revealed to speak the word only. Her husband kept repeating to her (while she was comatose), "God sent his word to heal thee". She ia alive and well. Her book tells the whole story.By Jesus stripes we are healed. I only know of you Rick thru a mutual friend.I am
praying for you. May God bless you always!!!! I was healed of cervical cancer in 1982. Miracles do happen praise the name of Jesus!

Father, we claim in your most Holy Name a complete healing for this young man whom you love so dearly. We also claim the peace that only you can provide for all of Rick's family and dearest friends. We know that you are in complete control of the situation and we thank you for what you have done so far and for what you will do going forward. We know that we cannot fathom how big you are and we thank you that you are God and we are not.

Thank you for giving us the wonderful gift of Rick's talent to lead us in worshipping you and we pray that he will be fully restored so that he may again lead us in lifting our voices, hands and eyes to you to glorify your most holy name.

It's all about You...

The blood clinic had over 60 donations by noon today. This is a great way to help Rick and others. If God leads you to donate, trust that it is an easy, pleasant experience.

Blessings to Rick and his family.

rick its me again im still praying every chance I get until you get better. number 1 STUD

I'm a friend of Suzanne and her family in Daphne, Al. and my heart is so burdened for Rick.
I have been praying day and night for him, and I agree in faith, Shannon,with the beautiful and powerful prayers that yall have been praying.
"There is a balm in Gilead...it is the Word of God. And there is a great physician there...His name is Jehovah-Rapha." Let's remember when our hearts get so fearful and burdened... to praise God for who He is, and continue to praise and to praise Him some more until He speaks in the quietness and stillness, (He inhabits the praises of His people)giving knowledge, wisdom, faith, and power. Remember, too, that as you have prayed with all your heart, with all that's within you, that the 'Holy Spirit, Himself, is interceding for Rick with groanings which cannot be uttered.' (Romans 8:26-27) 'Groanings' means 'divine intensity.' "Jesus ever lives to make intercession for us" (Hebrews 7:25) I believe that Jehovah-God, the Lord of Hosts, and all his angels are hovering over that hospital room and covering Rick and that the glory of the Lord is filling that room. What precious friends he has in Atlanta to stand in the gap for him. Suzanne, I love you, honey. May the Lord be with you and keep you strong. Love, Mrs. Mary Redfearn

I'm really hoping that by now the family has gotten some news, and praying that it is GOOD news. I'll be checking in for an update later this evening. God is with you all. He has great plans for each of you, and a beautiful reason behind everything He does.

Won't it be so cool one day in heaven when Jesus explains to some of us that the reason he let Rick's brain be quiet during this time was so Rick wouldn't have to suffer and be anxious while some of this healing was taking place?

I will continue to pray for Rick and his loved ones. I can't imagine what you are going through right now. Sending prayers, hugs, and concern for all of you.

Rick, I contacted Candi about a year ago by letter and let her know about the wonderful things God had done in my life and how he had changed me from a sinner into a Holy Spirit filled Christian. Latasha told me about your situation and I am truly sorry this is happening, but God has a purpose in all things. Perhaps one way God is going to use this is that you get to be a witness to all those on the hospital staff of the peace and joy of God during the storms of life and you can touch their lives by displaying your faith in Him. Latasha sends greetings and prayers, as do I. She is concerned about you and your family and yet confident in God. We attend First Pentecostal Church of Pensacola and will have the church pray for your recovery. I also have some friends that God has called to preach His amazing Gospel and I will have them pray for you also. The Bible tells us that "...these signs shall follow them that believe." May God Bless you and keep you and your family. Casun and Latasha Carraway

Hey Rick, I love you man
& i know this is in good hands
and i know whatever happens is for the best
but i believe everything is going to be alright.
i'm not taking it so well though, i really never got to know you and i always wanted to.
I always thought you were the best singer & guitar player in the universe
i love you so much rick
and i hope to see you back at Mtn lake, because i miss your voice man. I miss your beautiful smile.

Love Matthew

I just found this site through a friend's link. She was asking for prayers. I came to offer them and stormed Heaven.
Little did I know that I would feel such strong emotions for people I have never met. What a beautiful family. I am so sorry for what you are going through.
Rick, Keep up the fight. I want to meet you and shake your hand. Your an inspiration.
Please feel free to contact me if you need anything.

Pam Morris
Roswell, GA

I am still praying for you,keep fighting and do not ever give up.The lord will help you if you keep your faith.

Nancie and I just wanted you all to know, that we are still praying for Rick to be completely restored! You all are loved, thought of and prayer for constantly by the Lowe's and Nancie's family who attends Mountain Lake.

We are praying for a miracle in Rick's life. He will never know what he did in mine. I will never forget when he asked Lindsay to attend Powerhouse in Atmore at The First Assembly.That was when we started at that Church and haven't left yet. That was 9 years ago. Rick is very special to our family and we hope for miracles. God has a plan!!! With Love and Prayers. The Cooper's

Rick & Love Ones,

Is. 49:15
"See! I will not forget you...
I have carved you on the palm of my hand."

Heavenly Daddy, I thank You for allowing Rick, his family, and loved ones to be more than Conquerers because of Your Blood, Blood which You willingly gave up for them on The Cross. To You we give all Glory & Honor. You are the Great Physician and we entrust Rick to Your Loving Hands. We know You desire only Your Best for his life. We trust Rick to You and thank You know for Your Peace, Mercy, and Grace extended towards him and his loved ones at this time.
May they enjoy the sweet sleep of Your Son, Jesus, and awake fresh and new in the morning. Thank You Lord, that You suffered, died, and rose again so Rick might be healed.

You were wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon You, and by Your stripes we are healed. Is. 53:5

God's continued blessings.

InHisLove,
Mary

Rick & family

I don't have words to express how helpless I feel about what you are going through. (Even though I feel helpless, I know God is strong.) Rick you have always been strong both physically and spiritually. I know that you and your family have been faithful and true to God's word. I believe that God is going to honor that and perform a miracle in this situation. We love you all.

Mrs. Elaine and Mr. Billy, It looks like we may be having a different kind of storm headed our way. I plan to go over and check things out to see if you need anything at your home. If you think of anything just call me at 324-6660.

Dear Rick and Family,

We love all of you and our prayers are with you always. God has perfect timing and can cure all things. Praying always and waiting for a miracle. On our knees.

Matt, Gina, and Abby

Hey Rick,
I'm in Coach Davis's 1st period Bible class @ Faith Academy & i just wanted 2 tell u sooo many people r prayin 4 u!!! Coach Davis has been teachin us about Survival Quest & how 2 b a conqueror. I know u can conquer leukemia!! Remember, YET, IN ALL THINGS WE R MORE THAN CONQUERORS THROUGH HIM TH@ LUVED US! ROMANS 8:37
luv alwayz,
Alyse Fulford

Hey Rick,

I know you don't know me, but my youth group has been going to Big Stuf for the past 3 years now, and we really missed you this year. We heard from Danny that you had hepatitis or something like that, just that you were really sick. Then my sister called me at my dorm yesterday to tell me what your current situation is, and I couldn't have been more shocked. The Lord works in mysterious ways, and I know you couldn't be more blessed than by being able to have all of these people praying for you right now (all the youth and adults in the summer sessions, their families and churches, and then all their friends and coworkers. . . ). I just wanted to tell you that I will be praying for you and your family, and will lift you up in church and in my religion classes. "Our hope depends not on the right technique or the proper gesture, which borders on magic, but on the promises of God to look with favor on those who throw themselves on his mercy." -Donald Bloesch
"Once you have handed the matter over to God. . . you must dare to believe that He has taken it in hand and that, though He may keep you waiting, He will not be at rest until He has finished it." -F.B. Meyer
God Bless.
Becca Solaas

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Eph 6: 12-17

The Turpin Family is standing firmly beside you. Be strong!

Dear Jeffrey and Shannon,

We thank God every day that Rick and his family have you. You are both truly blessings from God. Thank you for you tireless efforts to keep us on the outside up to date. We love and cherish you both. Thank you for everything you do.

Dear Rick and Family,

Praying always and we love you all!

Matt, Gina, and Abby Richardson

Since the day when I first learned of this situation, I have prayed almost continually. I have also kept the Christian radio stations on, as I just felt that drew me nearer to God. Today, I kept hearing the new song by Casting Crown: "Let my life song sing to You." My thoughts went immediately to Rick.

10 days in ICU, 23 years, Rick, your life song sings a beautiful song to our Heavenly Father." Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

May God continue to receive all the glory, honor, and praise for this and every day of your life and this current struggle.

Still praying,
Edde

Rick and family,
We are still standing strong in our faith. We have not stopped praying for you. We e-mailed about 30 churches last night and told them about you and asked for their prayers. A lot of them e-mailed me back and are praying for you and told many others to do the same. Some people are posting the prayer request on their web site and others are announcing the prayer request to their congregation. That is awesome. We love all of you and we will continue to pray without ceasing.

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

still praying rick...

Hang in there guys. My prayer is that you would be filled with a sense of peace and comfort and that you would feel God's presence beside you constantly. We will not stop praying...
love to you all.

Ricky- I pray that you are doing better... Stacey Forehand called me a few weeks ago and informed me about your condition. I haven't talked to anyone else, I am in California so I don't get to hear much from Florida unless I call someone or someone calls me! My family and I are praying for you. :)

Kristi

Ricky,

Words cannot express how my heart ached when I found out the news of your situation. I have been in constant prayer for you and your wonderful family. Along time ago, you made an impact on me that has been with me since the day I met you. A driving spirit both in your actions and on the field of play. You witnessed to me by the way you handled yourself on the football field and the baseball field. You showed me that no matter what the circumstances that faced you, look to the cross. Lay it at His feet in the blood stains and all hurt and pain would fade away. I remember your smiling face walking down the hall and I can still see you taking battin gpractice and fussing at me because I did not throw the pitches where you thought they should be. I sat next to you while you cried after your last baseball game and marveled at the times where your never quit spirit rang through the dugout. I proudly display the baseball that you and your teammates gave to me when I left and I remember your war cry from the dugout. "Blue Phi" you would always yell and it became our motto throughout a very successful season. First ever district champs!!! You were there and an intrical part of the success. Now a different time has come in your life. Baseball does not matter but the things that you taught me and the things that I instilled in you ring more powerful today than at any other time in your life. We spend quality time Gods word. Each time the Fellowship of christian athletes met. You and your sister. Wow, what a team. I can still see you dancing to Dive. I can even do some of the movements. I bet you would like to see that!!!
If I had one word to describe you Rick, it would be Powerful. All senses of the word describe you. A physical specimen. Strong and vibrant on the outside and on the inside you can be compared to only superman. Deep rooted strength in Jesus Christ. Stong devotion to your church and family. What a testimony. With those things in mind, I send you my prayers. I send you my strength, and I send my love to you and your family. If I could be by your side right now, I would tell you two things. #1 Bow up big man, I have faith in you. You never let me down because you never knew how to quit on the baseball field. Don't you quit on me now.
#2 and most important,
I would pray for you and here is the prayer.
Great Healer, hear my voice. Your child is in need. His soul is strong but the temple is weak. Send Your strength to his body, send Your love to his family and by Your Ultimate Grace, heal this Man of God and Heal his family. I claim victory in the name of Jesus Christ. My Master, my Redeemer and My Savior. Thy Will Be Done Thank you Jesus for your blessing today and for the ones yet to come. A Men
I Loved you like my own son, Rick Pearson, and my heart aches because you are hurting.
Get Well,
Coach Bryan Peacock

I am praying for Rick's complete healing through Jesus Christ our LORD, in whom we have victory!
love,
dorsey

As I sat at my computer at work today checking Rick's website for updates and saying prayers, I am reminded of a song (one of my favorites) that Ricky, Candice and Haley would sing:

He leadeth me, He leadeth me
By His own hand He leadeth me
A faithful follower I will be
for by His hand He leadeth me.

God has Rick by the hand because Rick IS a faithful follower and that is so comforting. God's annointing has always been on Rick, Candice and Haley's music, anyone that ever heard them sing could feel it in their spirit. I just thank God for all of them and continue to pray and believe God for the miracle of Rick's healing that will truly glorify Him!

Robyn Byrd, Atmore First

hey this is sandy i went to big stuff this year and didn't see him so know i know why i will have in my prayers and i'll make sure everyone i know is praying and i pray everything goes well
love
sandy

We are thinking and praying for you Rick...GOD is GOOD and we need to put all of our trust in him...We just miss you so much @MLC!!!!!Thanks for the updates!

Ricky,
I'm praying for you and your family. God is in control!
~Sarah Moore

Rick and family:
Still praying fervently and sharing your story through The Leukemia & Lymphoma community.

Thinking about you always.

So our kids day camp ended last night with a musical performance by the children. All week, every day our kids stopped and prayed for Rick, for his numbers to come down and yesterday for God to restore Rick to 100% health.
So last night we got through the musical. The audience was applauding, the kids were so excited at the job they had done and that we had made it through we were all doing a group hug and 2 of the kids stopped in the middle of it all to say "what's the latest on Mr. Rick?" and all of them stopped to hear what I had to say about the latest post on the website. One of the 4th graders asked me to e-mail him every day with the updates so he could keep praying.
So, Jeffrey and Shannon thanks so much for the updates each day. It was amazing to see God take a time where these kids could have been all wrapped up in their own success and teach them humility and to consider someone that they don't even know more important than themselves.
Rick, we're all still praying for you and believe and trust that God is EVERYTHING that He's said. He's omnipotent, omnipresent, and sovereign. Keep fighting and we'll keep praying.

My family and I pray for you every day. We know that God is using you in a very specail way. Even though what you're going through is crummy, you and your family are a great testament to God. I know this will change the lives of many, many more than you already have. We are all waiting on your miraculous recovery.

Dear Family-

Our thoughts are on you often and we use this computer as a reminder of how our prayers can make a difference in the lives of those who call on Your name. Father you are great and greatly to be praised. We pray only that you move in the lives of this family so strong that all those whom surround them know that You are God- the great physician, the healer, the forgiver, the Alpha and the Omega. You are there with them just as you have been throughout their lives and their ministries. Give them support, confidence in You and the ability to stay strong within You only.

rick,
I am sorry that I did not write you last nite
I couldn`t get to the computer.Well I am Still praying for you.You will get better soon there is no "I HOPE YOU GET BETTER" because you will get better.We love you and you will get better real soon.I will pray for you every nite.

Dear All,
I'm certainly glad to hear of any improvements Rick makes. I just wanted to let you know if Bro. Don or Sister Sarah hasn't already that Atmore ddidn't have much effects from the storm. We were able to have church Wednesday night (last night). The biggest problem we face now is gas shortages.

I prayed for y'all that no tornado would hit the hospital. Thanks be to God the hurricaine didn't produce anymore trouble for you than you are having to face right now. I'll try and remember to pray for that man and his wife's little girl that you mentioned. This is nothing but the mean old slewfoot! But he's defeated and I love your faith Candi!

just wanted you to know that my family and i are praying for you daily, rick, and for your family. we serve a faithful God. much love, hannah