Ricks Thoughts

PRAISE GOD! We are still in prayer for Rick and his family and are asking God to please see them all through this healthy and whole. We also giving what we can through the PayPal account, though we wish it were more. We are in prayer for finances as well. We are asking God for miracles here. We love you all.

I am praying for all of you today. I am still praying for that miracle!

Please be assured that we are with you in this and will remain faithful.

Love,
Pam

Psalm 34:4
"I sought the Lord and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears."

Praise God that Rick was seizure-free last night. I hope that his better night allowed the family to rest somewhat easier. Continued prayers for Rick, Suzanne, and family.

Dear Heavenly Father,
Please lay your healing hands upon Rick and perform the miracle that only you can. Also wrap your arms around Suzanne and his family and friends, and comfort them during this difficult time. Keep them strong, and show them your undying love.
In Jesus' name, Amen.

Rick, Suzanne, and Family,

We are still here and will remain fervent in our prayers. We are all in God's hands.

Much Love, Judy and Butch

Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The Lord God is my strength. Habakkuk 3:18-19 KJV

We continue to pray and trust that God is healing Rick! Praying...praying...praying...

In His Love,
Charles & Terry Allen

I know you must all be exhausted especially with all of the up and down emotions and extreme fluctuations in Rick's progress or lack of progress. I am continuing to pray for Rick and Rick's support system (all of you).I've wondered if God would heal Rick if I promised to never to take the words he sings for granted ever again, if I would listen to every word and not just hear the beat and the music. I've wondered if He is waiting for us to have His complete attention and realize that above and beyond modern medicine, that only a miracle would heal Rick so that we would have no doubt whatsoever that He is in absolute control and can tip the scales any way He wants. I'm praying that that is true and He will reaffirm what we already believe simply by faith. Faith is not a difficult thing when things are going our way. I am inspired by all of your faith because I think that the ultimate test of faith is when something happens to one you love with all of your heart and soul, especially your child or the man you want to spend the rest of your life with. I'm praying for a miracle so that we can hear Rick sing again, so his family will all be together again and so that he can marry his beautiful wife.
God Bless All of You and know we are praying for your endurance, your strenth, Rick's healing, and the very best doctors and nurses. In Christ, Denise

I have to say my prayers are with you everday and you guys are never a moment from my thoughts. I have a daughter who was born with a heart Condition a serious one. We didn't know until she was eight weeks old. I have been there were you sit so helpless needing a guarantee that everything is going to be okay but yet understanding that you are following God's decsions trying very very hard not question what he is doing. I have heard the words that yur child may not be going home with you and I know the devastation that hangs in your heart as you sit and wait. I must have said a thousand times who ever wrote the footprints must have been close to where I was because I know that the only way I made it through each every long day in the hospital was through God carrying me there is no way I could have walked on my own. Please know when you think that you just can't handle one more disappointing news that we the whole body of christ your church you ministers are praying for you and rick. I know that was the only way I made it. I am praying for you!

Lord, we can not fathom in our finite minds why. We only know that " The one calls us is faithful and He will do it " 1 Thess 5:24 You Father are in complete control, and I thank you for allowing us to be apart of Your will. We honor you and give you praise. We claim You , Jesus, worthy of all praise. We thank you that so many cry out the name of our precious King more then they ever have because of Rick. I think you for his beautiful heart because we all know Rick is glad to serve his Lord, King, Abba Father in such a way. We know you have blessed us with him, Lord, and we want to bless You back with him. He lies in Your precious, holy hands which is the safest place. Please Lord... bring healing to His body by your wisdom and grace. Thank you Lord that we are not all knowing but that we have YOU who knows all and controls all. We bless your Holy name this morning. Please surround Ricks family with angels with YOUR presence. Please dwell in the hospital in such a way that it is never the same. May the Pearsons....be like Moses walking up the mountain and have such and beautiful, powerful glow about them that they are never the same and people can not help by cry out to the LORD our God for grace when they see them... thank you Lord.

Amen

May you all dwell in His land within safe pastures. I love you all. Candi, Please give Haley a hug that lasts forever from me.

Lesley

Rick and family your names are always on my lips to the Father. You are the first people I think about in the morning and all through the night. I can not imagine the war you are going through just to keep your faith strong. We do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against principalities against powers against the rulers of the darkness of this age against spiritual hosts of wickedness in heavenly places. This is the fourth quarter and we are tired, bruised, and hurting, but all the long workouts in the hot sun are going to pay off. We haver read and and listened to the word of God now the test do we really believe it. Come on the fouth quarter in ours as I hold up four finger high over my head. The battle is nothing compare to the outcome of victory. The prayer of the other night from someone who prayed for Rick's whole body from head to toe naming all the parts of his body is my victory cry.

I visited the hospital last week expecting to find tears and depression. What I was greeted with was hope and faith. Suzanne is an amazing testimony of faith under pressure and her strength and hope gave me hope. I left the hospital heartened by the incredible stories of support and encouragement, reminded that it is at times like this we are given the opportunity to love with abandon, to give without reserve, to find the best in ourselves as human beings.

My prayers are with Rick and Suzanne, his & her family and friends, especially you who are in the trenches bringing food, donating platelets,
spending long hours in the waiting room. Thank you for what you do.

Rick and Family,
My name is Hannah Woods. I am seventeen and I go to North Point. I am there every Sunday at Inside Out. It was only recently that I found out about Rick's condition but when I did my prayers were just lifted to you guys. I cannot imagine what you are going through but I have complete faith in the Lord that he will be with you every step of the way. It overjoys me to know that at such a hard time like this you lift yourselves up to our Heavenly Father and trust in Him with every moment. Rick, every Sunday when I stand and watch you guys play in the band during worship my heart fills with excitement. I play guitar myself and to watch you on stage and see how you play all for God just amazes me. I look up to you so much and I thank you for devoting your time to us on Sundays. I will continue to pray for you and your family. Thanks so much for showing your love for the Lord to me.

Thinking about you and praying for you from morning until night. Going to donate platelets this coming week. Dear Lord, please hold them in your loving hands and heal Rick from head to toe. That is our continuous prayer.

In His Name,

Ed and Shelley

We are still praying everyday throughout the day for you and your family. We know that God is watching over you. We don't know what the future holds, but we know WHO holds the future. Praise HIM and may he bless you and restore your health.
Leonard and Vicki Lowe

Good morning Rick!
Romans 15: 13 So I pray that God, who gives you hope, will keep you happy and full of peace as you believe in him. May you overflow with the power of the Holy Spirit.
My prayer today is going to be specifically for his Bilirubin count to go back down.

Stay Strong Ya'll you got a Body of Christ fighting and pleading that God show off his Glory through the healing of Rick's earthly body!

That's good that he didn't have any seizures last night!

hey this kate i just want yall to know that i will always keep rick in my prayers. i hope him and his family will do well while rick goes through this tough situation. i will pray for rick that he gets better soon.

The Lord reminded me this morning of his Word in Habakkak that He is going to do things that we simply cannot fathom. I prayed this specific verse for Rick. I prayed that the Lord would amaze us, for we all are watching and waiting for our famous God to do His will. Rick is a part of our every day life now. We talk about him up to several times a day, in the morning, around the dinner table, on the cell phones....God has burdened our hearts for him and his condition....for you as well Suzzane and family.

My cousin Alan Michael was diagnosed with Leukemia when he was seven years old. This news broke our hearts. As a child, we endured so much with chemo, spinal taps to get fluid, ports in his chest(he wanted to show everyone his port), incredible weight gain, tears, avoiding people battling the common cold, losing his hair, not a normal childhood to say the least.....but though this struggle of many years was tough on him and his family, he is now in remission and is a healthy young man of 13 years of age!!! I hope this encourages you. There were times when we were so scared for Alan Michael's life with hospitalizations on Christmas Day, high temperatures....and many more threats, the Lord really blessed Alan Michael with more days on this earth. He didn't want Alan Michael up there in Heaven with Him just yet.

We are praying for Rick....

Hollie & Hugh Carson

I am still praying for you Rick, for God to heal you completely and for God to give your family strength through this emotional time.

Thank you again Shannon for the update. It does help us all be a part of this journey with Rick and his family.

sick of words...maybe a little...what power have they? More than anything you just want to hear the light strumming of guitar chords...to walk in and see Rick there worshipping like David through the menacing face of adversity. Don't worry he is. Though you may not hear the faint murmur of his voice so sweet, the father does. In his presence, there is peace. We all know what it feels like to be in the divine presence of the father...sitting in a different dimension bathing in the serenity of our creator. Rick is experiencing that ten fold. Our fears still linger and we cannot help but question. It is only natural to question for we are seeing in a mirror dimly..oh but very soon we shall see face to face...and then, and only then, will this whole saga make perfect sense.

Just want you all to know that we won't let up!!! Our prayers remain constant, for Rick and for all of you. We will stand steadily and faithfully in intercession for our brothers and sisters in Christ!

the wortmans

Elaine,Just wanted to let you know my thoughts and mostly my prayers are with Rick, you, and your family. I can't imagine what you are feeling, but I know you know that God is in control, and I continue to pray that God will provide a miracle for Rick. Know that we are in constant prayer on Rick's behalf. Love, Linda

God, we need your help for Rick, and for ourselves. We need your strength to remain faithful and steadfastly focused on what you are doing in our lives during such difficult times. We know your Will will be done, and it is our fervent prayer that Your name be made glorious through Rick's life. Rick has been such a precious gift to all who have known him, Heavenly Father, and we know that he is Your child, and that it is not your desire that he or his family should be in pain, so today I pray for your peace to flow through us, that we will abide in your sovereign will and wait unquestioningl for your hands to heal Rick and his family. God, you have already worked so many miracles through Rick in this desparate time, and we know that you have a plan. We wait eagerly for You to make your will known, and pray that Your desire will be to heal Rick and let your glory be known through his miraculous recovery. We love You, Heavenly Father, and thank You for Your Greatness, Your Power, and Your Strength through Jesus Christ. Amen.

Hi Rick and Family.... Praise God as he continues to breath his love into your lives and to mine as well. My wife and I continue to pray, each day, for your total recovery Rick. God loves you and we love you. Nancy and Jack Martin, Lakeland FL

Rick and Family,
Praying for you all the time may you stay encouraged in Gods plan and in his timeing we are all in this battle with you.We love each and everyone of you. Candi, Please give Rick a squeeze for me.
Jennifer

well I'm stiil praying EVERYDAY!! Rick and his family has been in mine and my family's thoughts!! Were still gonna be praying!!
God bless
Sarah

When I wake up in the morning, my first thoughts are with Rick. When I go to bed at night, he is the last person I think about. This experience has taught me to value what really is important in this World. To love like tomorrow is the last day of my life. To value life and not material things. To stop complaining about what cannot be changed and is not important. To smile and be grateful for all what the Lord has given me and thank Him for what He has not given me. He knows what I need and His mercy is great. I wish I could give so much more to Rick's family. I tried to donate platelets but can't because I lived in Germany for six years. Rick, I'm lifting my hands and my voice to the Lord for you. He is there with you, by your side. Hang on, the best is yet to come!

We are praying for Rick even though we don't formally know him and his family.
I'm sure there are many who have not written who are also praying for the Lord to heal him and give each of you the peace that passes all understanding.

I love you rick! My Prayers Are With All of Ya'll. And I Know God Is Gonna take Care of Rick...I just know it.

Much Love To Everyone
-Kimmi

Good afternoon sunshine! I am so glad you had a peaceful night. I know you are fighting Rick...we are right there with you and your family. And God is too! I pray at all hours of the day...you are continually on my mind. I listened to your recent recording so many times yesterday and the words and your beautiful voice just blew me away. I am praying for complete healing for your body and for love and peace for Suzanne, Rodney and all of your family. I am praying that God shows His ultimate power and generous love in your healing.

I love you!
Jenny

P.S. I ate pizza yesterday for lunch, and it just wasn't the same without you!

We are here praying for you all every day, trusting in Christ for your healing and comfort.

All our love,

Ron and Kristen

This poem helped me when going through a very difficult time in my own life:

Don't Quit

"Don't quit when the tide is lowest,
For it's just about to turn;
Don't quit over doubts and questions,
For there's something you may learn.

Don't quit when the night is darkest,
For it's just a while 'til dawn;
Don't quit when you've run the farthest,
For the race is almost won.

Don't quit when the hill is steepest,
For your goal is almost nigh;
Don't quit, for you're not a failure
Until you fail to try."
(Jill Wolf)

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....and this definition:

"True Christians are men and women who hold to their beliefs, when belief is at its most difficult; and who, in the most discouraging circumstances, refuse to believe that God's arm is shortened or His power grown less." (Wm. Barclay)

"But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory, and the lifter of my head." (Ps.3:3, Amplified)

In the trenches, dug in, and refusing to give up our position.... JP

Our prayers and thoughts are constantly with you all. I feel so void of words, but my heart is breaking for you and what you are having to go through right now. There is a mountain at the edge of this valley. Keep looking upward. We love you!!!

Just some words to encourage you. God is moved by our faith; Hebrews 11:6; for without faith it is impossible to please God, and they that come to God must believe that HE IS and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. He is Jehovah Rapha Rick's healer. He is the creator of His body and HE knows how to release a healing a cure from the inside of Rick's body. Shalem- perfect wholeness, there will be nothing missing and nothing broken- perfect peace or wholeness in Rick's body. Rick will live and declare the works of the Lord all the days of Rick's life. Rick is in covenant with God and therefore God is bound to the prayers of His children prayed in faith. Know this, let every man be made a liar, and let God's rhema word spoken be true. I am praying for you and so is my church. God's blessing is with you.

We just wanted to post and tell you (Rick, the family, and everyone who has gathered in support) WE LOVE YOU. Our family prayers continue. We rememer that God is in control of all things, and all things will work We ask God to heal Rick completely. We thank God that he has gathered together such an incredible army of people to worship, praise, and honor Him through this trial. Lanny was right, Rick is still leading worship.
Greg, Lynn, Carly, Greylin

Still praying for our miracle for Rick. We won't give up and we will continue to fight this fight with you all. You are not alone; so many are praying with you and are not wavering in their faith. We love you!!

You can really feel the warmth of God's and God's family's presence when you read these loving comments. Rick, we lift you up to Him and pray with all that we are that you will be healed. Know that you are loved.

Still praying hard for you Rick!! God Bless you, keep strong!! We love you!!

I just stopped by to say hello and we are still praying frequently. I even have people from my lifeline calling or e-mailing to check on Rick. What a wonderful thought just knowing how many people are praying for Rick's strength.

Love and prayers to the family, Robin Smith

You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. We will continue to stand in the gap. My 18 month old niece was born prematurely and in the hospital for some time. God was so faithful to us through his people and his word to strengthen us and carry us through. When I read his word this morning I prayed them back for you: "Oh taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear him have no lack! The young lions suffer want and hunger; but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing-- His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." May the Lord our God touch you in a mighty and special way today. We love you all and will continue to stand.

"Call to me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things" Jeremiah 33:3
God works miracles and asks that we call upon Him in prayer so that He can work those miracles for us. We are calling to God for Rick and his family to find strength, hope, healing and peace during this time. We praise God for all his mighty wonders and for His love and mercy at this time. Never lose faith, God can work this miracle, just believe in not what you see, but in His glory for Rick's healing. Let the light shine brightly during the dark moments and know He is never going to leave you alone.

Suzanne, Barbie, and Rick's family please know we are praying for you morning, noon, and night. Barbie, if there is anything we can do for you in Spanish Fort let me know.

Take care, get some rest, and lean on Him.

Loni, Tom, Anna & Cole

Fighting back in Bratt!! Love you guys!!

Our family continues to pray for you and your family. We love you all

Your fight is giving us strength, Rick. The money raised to fight Leukemia and Lymphoma is in your honor, brother. You've rallied the believers to stoke the flame of righteousness and obedience! Not to us, Father, but to your name be glory, honor, and praise.

www.active.com/donate/dushane

hi rick its megan again remember me well im in coach josh davis' bible class and im PRAYING FOR YOU good luck

Thank you so much for keeping us up-to-date. We are continuing to pray, loose sleep and remain positive! Remember, we are here to help you any way. How is the family doing? What are their needs at this time?

Hey guys,

We just want you to know we are all still praying. We for you back at home. Mrs. Holk, we all really miss you but we understand why you're not here. Take your time and please don't worry about us. Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Edmondson are taking great care of us. Believe it or not, the chorus sounds good. Everyone is cooperating. We all believe that God will work strongly in this situation. Don't give up, we love you, and we're praying for ya'll.

Love,
Kelley & Casey
P.S. I got Fred in the Vet. Day pro. lol. (Casey)

Still praying for Rick day and night.

From the heart
DeeDee and Jeff

Ricky and family,

I have been praying everyday since I heard the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and just know that God is on your side and he can work miracles.

Love,
Jennifer

Hello Rick and Family - my heart was so full today as I heard a beautiful worship song. It's called "Yet, I Will Praise You" and thought about all you have said and done during this difficult time. You have praised and trusted God and continue to praise and trust Him - for we know God in his infinite wisdom has a plan. The victory is already His! His power and glory will shine through Rick and through you - during this journey.

I wanted to share the lyric with you - although when my ears heard it being played - in my heart I heard Candi singing it!

We are standing in the gap fervently - we cannot be shaken. Our prayers are steadfast - May almighty God hear our cry!

We love you and you are never out of our thoughts and prayers even this moment. May God be ever present today - draw on His strength. Believe, Have Faith, Take courage!

All our love,
Jen for all the Carrozza's

I will praise You Lord, my God
Even in my brokenness
I will praise You Lord, my God
Even in my desperation
I will praise You Lord

And I can't understand
All that You allow
I just can't see the reason
But my life is in Your hands
And though I cannot see You
I choose to trust You

Even when my heart is torn I will praise You Lord
Even when I feel deserted I will praise You Lord
Even in my darkest valley I will praise You Lord
And when my world is shattered and it seems all hope is gone
Yet I will praise You Lord

I will trust You Lord, my God
Even in my loneliness
I will trust You Lord, my God
Even when I cannot hear You
I will trust You Lord

Even when my heart is torn I will trust You Lord
Even when I feel deserted I will trust You Lord
Even in my darkest valley I will trust You Lord
And when my world is shattered and it seems all hope is gone
Yet I will praise You Lord

And I will not forget
That You hung on a cross
Lord You bled and died for me
And if I have to suffer
I know that you've been there
And I know that you're here now

We are praying for Rick and the family and praising the Lord for all he has done to help you all through this time. Oh Lord heal Rick!

Rick and family you are still in my thoughts and in my prayers!
i love you suzanne- remeber you are not alone!
God Bless
May God with you in this hard time..

Rick, Suzanne, Aunt Elaine, Uncle Billy, Haley, Candi and Jonathan,

We're glad to hear that he didn't have any seizures last night. We are still praying for you. We hope you get well. SOON!!!!! We're praying that improvement every day.

WE LOVE YOU all!!!!

John :-> and Rebekah :)

Hey Rick I'm Sarah Busby I'm in Coach Davis's 4th period class. He told me about your situation and it really broke my heart. I want you to know that you are on my mind and that im praying for you. God loves you and i do too. God Bless Love, Sarah

Our prayers, everyday, include you Rick, and your family. GOD has been asked to intervene and return you to health. Rick, your personality and your songs are awesome witness for GOD and all that is possible.

Continuing to lift you all up in prayer. May the Lord of Peace be with you. Rick, I am praying for you!!

i'm praying for a miracle... and thanks for the info on donating platelets, i'm glad to know there is something i can do!!!

Father God, Almighty King,
We love You so much and trust You and believe in Your mighty Power -- Your mighty healing power. We stand on Your Word that does not lie. We stand together and believe for Rick Pearson's healing -- not just part of a healing, but healing for him from the top of his head to the soles of his feet. Thank you for what You are doing in and through Rick and this situation. It doesn't surprise You; it doesn't scare You; therefore, in You, we are not surprised nor are we afraid. We are believing and trusting in our Mighty King and believing for the miracle(s) Rick needs to be able to testify to Your Goodness and Mercy and Power and to be able to help another one of Your saints when they go through the fire.
We praise You for what we are about to see!!!!
In the Mighty and Wonderful Name of Jesus Christ, Your Son and our Savior and Lord we pray.
Amen and Amen

hi,i am in coach davis' bible class and he told us about rick,and i just wanted ya'll to know that i am praying for ya'll and rick!i know how hard it is to have a loved one in the hospital,my grndfather is in there alot,and so i know how much ya'll are hurting!i honestly do!but remember that God is with all of ya'll every step of the way.you shouldn't fear about what God has in plan for rick as long as you trust the Lord everything will be all right!
Psalm 112:7-8
He will not be afraid of evil tidings; His heart is steadfast,trusting in the Lord.
His heart is established;He will not be afraid,Until he sees his desire upon his enemies.

i'm praying that everything turns out alright!!!and don't forget that we love ya'll and rick!!!

love always,kayla dutruch!!!

we continue to keep you and your family in our prayers.
there is a song by steven curtis chapman called
" when you are a soldier". it is about how God is with us as a shield, .....when your strength is almost gone, i'll carry you until you're strong.....when the arrows start to fly, take my hand and hold on tight". He is there holding you during this battle. we know that you know that, but it sure is great to be reminded while we are in the battle head on.
on our knees,
brandton, katie, corley hannah and corban rose wood

You are all still very much in our daily thoughts and prayers. Just remember we know the "master of the wind", and he's got you all in the palm of his hands.
Love to all,
Matt and Connie Brook
Atmore 1st Assembly

Hey Elaine and family:
Just wanted to remind you that you are CONSTANTLY in our prayers and thoughts, day in and day out. We WILL NOT let go but will hold on til God moves with His almighty hand. I KNOW the healing power of God and we are believing Him for yet another miracle!! We love you guys and will continue to pray and stand in the gap. God is faithful!!!

With love,
Jeff and Tammy

hey i'm praying rick. im praying.

Rick,
We really missed you at camp this year! We're praying for you and hope you are feeling better. You may not remember us but we're the "Joey Mullet" group! You are in our thoughts and prayers! We Love You!!!
-Anna & Maci-Lauren

We are still PRAYING

lOVE,
The Talley's

There has been an energy at worship both tonight and last week - I believe it is Rick's energy allowing us to sing loudly and passionately to our Lord and Savior. I would like to share a conversation I had with Rick this past spring - I saw him at CT Grinders - and said hello and then told him how much we appreciate him and his talent and that he could be doing big things in big places like making records and going on tour and all that big stuff, with talent like he has. Rick ever so humble said "but we are doing big things in small places." I agreed and said how thankful we are to have him at our Church. Rick you are still doing big things from your hospital bed - leading non believers to Christ through your story and your unfaultering faith and strengthening the faith of us believers. We are with you Rick - and we are all praying for you with each and every breath.
Peace and Gods Grace to you Rick and Suzanne and your family. Heidi

hey this is holly from coach davis's bible class.i just wanted 2 say that we will continue praying 4 rick!!!we hope he gets better!!!

keep on fighting,
holly shaw

Dear Rick and family,
We continue to pray for you and keeping you in our every thought. Rick, we will miss you at chuch tomorrow, but we know that you are still with us. We long for the day when you can lead us in worship on ML's stage again!! Stay strong. All our love.

Rick - we all pass back to you the joy you have given us !!! You are in so many hearts we know you feel the love !!!
Big hugs and constant prayers for you and your caring family !!!
The Curtis Crew

Rick and Family,
God is not slack in performing His promises. Rick is healed in the name of JESUS - the name above ALL names. That IS His promise! (We claim that promise right now!!!!!)

Todd Bush (PT)

Dear Barbie and Suzanne,
Our hearts go out to you in this time of such pain and uncertainty. It's so precious to know that even when you're in the middle of the fire God is there, holding you (and Rick) in the palm of His mighty hand, with such love and tenderness. My prayer is that you'll be able to rest in the knowledge that He is present, even when you can't feel Him. We'll be lifting you and Rick and his family up to the Lord, trusting in His plan. He is able to do so much more than we can imagine. I was reminded today that we aren't to worry or be anxious for anything just because God is...and He is in control. We love you! Mike, Melanie, Alex and Geoffrey

I just want to let you know that our family has been praying everyday for a miracle. We know God is still using you, Rick. So many lives have been touched by your ministry. I consider it our great priviledge to know you and to have been led in worship by you. As Lanny has said, you are indeed still leading us.

Lord, I pray now that you will heal Rick and restore him to his family. Even though this particular valley is dark, we do praise your holy name and we trust that you are with Rick and his family. Please Father, heal Rick this very night.

Amen

Jeff, Michele, Christopher and Casey

Rick, Suzanne, and Family,

We hold you in our hearts and prayers...without ceasing.

Love,
Mike, Von, Phil and Alyson Rogers

We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers...and we wish you his grace & peace through this night. With the morning comes the dawn of a new day - and another day for God to work His will, especially with Rick. Know that you all are loved...

In Him,
Stephanie

Hi. My daughter had the privilage of meeting Rick at Big Stuff Camp. She has been going for the last 3 years, and loves it. She would come home and tell me all about the leaders, and most especially the band. She talked about Rick and the impact that he had on her. I want to personally tell you that I appreciate the sacrifice you make and your family makes for you to be able to do this. She is, along with our family, keeping you and your family in our prayers. We are praying for a healing. While we have never dealt with Luekemia, we have dealt with the low platelets, and I know how bad just that alone will make you feel. I pray that God gives you all you need in this time, and that he is your all. I know from what my daughter tells me, he is. She tells us that you are on fire for Christ. We need more people out there like that. Thank you again. God bless you and keep you and your family during this time. Lord guide the Dr.'s in how to treat also. Give his family the strength and wisdom they need during this trial. I know they will be victorious. Remember that God is our Strength and Our Rock. He will Always be our ALL.
God be with you,
alicea goddard
Sandy goddard- student at Heritage Hills Baptist Church in Conyers, GA, who went to Big Stuff.
She says hey and she wishes you the best.

Dear Rick,
Wish you were worshiping with me tomorrow. Your music is so moving, when I close my eyes and you begin to sing, I feel like you and I, are singing right in front of God.

Thank you, for bringing me into the presence of God.

My prayers are always with you. May you feel the comfort of our savior as you rest and recover.

From the heart,
DeeDee Akerman

Even at this hour we are thinking and lifting you up in prayer. May God sustain you in every breath with his all encompassing love.

Our most precious love to you tonight--

The Carrozza's

I just learned of Rick and his illness today through a prayer chain at my church in Dothan, Alabama. I have been so touched by his story and by how many people are interceding on his behalf. I have prayed for Rick and his family many times today and will continue to do so. I plan on sharing these prayer requests in Sunday school tomorrow. I know that God is faithful and that he holds Rick, Suzanne and their families in the palm of His hand.

In Him,
Tracy

"His thoughts are higher than our thoughts, his plans are deeper than our plans" Gods plans are so far ahead of ours. He doing something great through this time of heartache. He will never put anything on you Ricky that you cannot handle...The average man could not handle this but......you are not average AT ALL!!! He knows you and he knows you are like Job....even in your sickness you will Praise the Lord.

It has to be an honor that God would say to satan,"Have you consider my servant, Rick"

I love you Rick,
Josh Davis

Suzanne, Barbie and all those in the waiting room,
Although I do not write every day, I do keep up with this web site daily. Thank you for allowing us to keep up with the daily reports. It is our privilege to "bear one another's burdens." During these difficut days, may you feel the warmth and comfort of our loving Heavenly Father as He shelters you under His wings. While He holds you in His arms, rest on Him. Under His wings, He will draw you so near to Him that you will hear His heartbeat and gain comfort for your weary souls. He will lift you up and give you peace in the midst of this storm. You are greatly loved!

Ok... I'm writing again to say thank you for thinking of me. Your situation is so great and you are thinking of me. Mom called me and told me that you were worried about the storm coming my way. I'll be sure to get out of harms way. My family is awesome!!! I don't know what I would do without you all!!!
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Ricky and family,

Just wanted you to know that prayers are still going up for all of you in Byrneville, FL.

Freedom

We continue to pray for you at NHS and Bratt First Baptist. I pray that God will give you the strength that you need. He works miracles everyday, small and big. This might cheer you up, we had a small miracle Friday night, Northview finally won a football game!! 42-0!! Just thought that might bring a smile to your faces. I am continually praying!!

We are still praying for all of you...was able to make a small donation, wish I had more....let me know if you would like me to come up there for platelets, blood (O+), bone marrow matching...just any way that you think I might could help...Bryan said there is a group of students at NorthView who are meeting together everyday to pray for ALL of you...let us know how we can help...Under the Grace, Doug

Rick, still praying for you hourly....keep fighting the good fight...2 Timothy 4:7

Love in Christ,
Jonathan Sheehan

Dear Rick and Family,

As I read and pray along with all the others, I can see and feel that Rick's life song is still singing to Our Lord and King. And, it is a sweet, sweet sound to His ears and heart. It is a sweet, sweet sound to mine as well.

I so appreciate the stories about Rick and the lives he has touched. Please keep those coming.

And to the prayer warriors, please continue to post your prayers. They are beautiful and my heart loves to pray with you.

Still praying for a GOD SIZED miracle and still believing that it is no secret what God can do!

Loving thoughts to you all,
Edde

Rick, we continue to pray for you and your family-we go to bed praying for you and wake up still praying-You are on so many of our minds -I was asked last week by my boss if I would pray for a wonderful young man that she had heard about who was very ill-I said is his name Rick and she said yes-she had heard about you from someone else and was contacting everyone she knew-our entire Northpoint family is in constant prayer for you and your family. we are all so grateful for the wonderful music you and your family have shared with us-we feel so blessed.God hear our prayers

It's hard to stay patient and hopeful as the days go by. We'll all be with you as long as it takes.

Love, Peggy

I have to leave the house this morning before the update today so I am checking in and letting you know that I am praying for you again today. A wonderful "new friend" of mine gave me a "4for Rick" bracelet that I wear all the time now. Each time I feel it or see it I lift all of you up in prayer.

This is my prayer for all of you today...

Heavenly Father, Lord of all creation, we praise you this day and every day. I thank you for a new day that we may live for you and show Christ's love to the world. I thank you that you are in control of our lives. This day and every day I pray for your perfect will over our lives. Lord, today I say a special prayer for Rick Pearson and his family, most of whom I have never met. Lord we as a church body love them and lift them up to you so that your supernatural strength,love and endurance may sustain them this day. Our words can help in their suffering but only you God through the Holy Spirit can truly give them peace in this situation. God I lift up Rick to you. I am thankful that you already hold him in your strong hands and ask that you heal him from head to toe and restore him to who he was before he became ill. Lord I thank you that you hear my prayers. I love you Father. In Jesus Holy name I pray. Amen

We love you!
The Majeruses
Pam, Randy, Molly and Maggie

Hey! Its Ashley from Coach Josh Davis's Bible class again. I'm so glad to hear that Rick is doing good and that he didn't have any seizures. I have been praying for you and I will continue too. We have been praying in Bible Class too. God is with you every step of the way and He always will be there! I hope everything will go good today and I just know that before long Rick will be up and doing what he loves to do again. The power of prayer is so strong and you have so many people praying for you! have a great day!
~Ashley~

HEY BUDDY,
I HOPE THAT YOU WILL GET BETTER SOON SO THAT YOU AND MR. DAVIS CAN HAVE A WHOLE LOT OF FUN TOGETHER. AND OF COURSE TO COME AND MAYBE LEAD SOME SPECIAL WORSHIP IN CHAPEL AND SOMETIMES LEAD PRAISE AND WORSHIP IN OUR BIBLE CLASS. WELL IVE GTG SO ILL WRITE YOU BACK SOMEDAY. SO I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AND I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS. I LOVE YOU!
LOVE,
CARA POWELL

Rick and family,

We pray often for your complete healing and recovery. I've contacted the local christian radio station 88.3 "The Rock" here in Marianna and asked they spread the word far and wide for prayer for Rick and his family. Be encouraged through the words and prayers and know you are not alone. God holds Rick in the palm of his hand and he cannot be plucked away. Fear ye not, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord that he will show you this day. God bless you all.

Just thinking of all of you. God is doing some miraculous things in the lives of so many through your family. He is always in control and has a plan. We love you and will continue to pray.

The Urbas Family

Hey, just thaught I would let you know that I am praying for you. You dont know me, but I know your mom and I just hope you get better. My whole family is praying for you and we know you will get through this!

Jamie

Rick and Family,

We are continuing to pray for you. We sure do miss you at church. I really miss your singing. There is no one else like you. I'm sure you have heard that from many other people. We think of you daily and will continue to pray. Our two year old son says a prayer for you every night. We love you and miss you.

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

Still praying and thinking about you numerous times during the day.

Dear all, How our prayers continue for each and all of you--and yes, especailly for God to shine His glory in and through Rick as He heals in ways far beyond anything we could ever dream, hope, or imagine. As I was praying this morning, God sent me to Isaiah 43:1-2,4, &10 "This is what the LORD says--...'Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you be name; YOU ARE MINE. When you pass throught the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior....you are precious and honored in my sight, and I love you'....'You are my witnesses,' declares the LORD, 'and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he.'"
Now, I know that none of these Scriptures are new to you--but I pray that they will minister to you in a new way even as you read them. Surely you all are going through the waters, the rivers, the fire, and the blaze. I saw that God is wanting to keep you continually reminded of how much He loves each of you and how He is walking through all of this with each of you. My prayer is that you will KNOW His Presence, His Power and His love in new and amazing ways each hour that passes. May you see His glory even as you read these words.....
with love, Dave and mary gay

Ricky and family, we are sending you our love in the name of Jesus. We are not ceasing to pray for all of you. Just keep your head up. You have so many people praying and standing with you. All I can say right now is that God is good and I know He is with you. God is faithful and He will not leave you. Ricky is always in our thoughts and prayers. We are believing for a complete and total healing. In the name of Jesus. Susan and Melton Bethea

Rick is in my thoughts and prayer during this trialsome time i hope that everything stays positive and gets better sometime very soon! ohh by the way I'm in coach davis's third period bible class that's how i know about this! may God be with you! ~Ashley~

Rick,
We are still praying for you.
You will get better.This disease is the work of devil and he will not win God is way more powerful.We love you and you will get better and not ever have to be in the hospital again with this disease or ant other disease or sickness God will watch over you.

Hey Rick,

I guess God's timing is perfect in me finding your latest news. Sara Shelton told me this evening and immediately wanted to send word. God has done so many amazing things through you has has blessed you with a gift and an awazing woman. God placed this scripture on my heart and I am diligently praying. Mark 11:23 "I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, "Go and throw yourself into the sea," and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him.

I pray in the power of out Lord Jesus Christ that Rick Pearson will be healed and the leukemia will leave his body. Amen

Rick you are awesome and I am thankful that I have the opportunity to call you my friend.

Love ya, Steph Brom (Big Stuf 2003)

P.S. Suzanne you are a champion and a winner to be ther for your man.

Hello,
This is Darrell. This has got to be the mean devil to put this on your daughter, whatever it is. But thank God he is a DEFEATED FOE!!!!!!! We're standing in faiht with you for your daughter and Rick too.

We pray every day...multiple times a day...for all of you.

hey,
I'ts me again(I'm in coach Davis's Bible class) I just wanted to tell you that With God there is nothing you can overcome and that I'm praying for you! A friend loves at all times and a brother is born for adversity.Proverbs17:17 nv
IN christ, (VIC) Tori