Ricks Thoughts

hey this is holly from coach davis's bible class.i just wanted 2 say we are praying 4 you and that just keep fighting!!!!!!!!!!

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
PHILIPPIANS 4:13

~*h0lly shaw*~

We check the site several times a day. Thank you all for keeping us up to date on Rick's condition. We are in constent prayer for the entire family. All our love and prayers. The McGregor's

It gets very hard to wait on God each day. But, as I read in Isaiah 43 this morning, I am reminded of God's faithfulness. Whenever I want to ask "Why God?" or "When God?" He continues to strengthen my spirit with His word. This morning, through His word, God said "See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?" (Isaiah 43:19 NIV) Although we may not understand, it gives great comfort to know that God is doing a new thing in Rick every day, and this, in turn, is affecting the whole world.

Rick,
You are ever so much in our thoughts and prayers. Especially on this Sunday, everybody at MLC was praying for all of you. Missing you like crazy but knowing that the Holy Physician is taking care of you. We don't know His plan, but we pray for you to be back leading worship at church.
To your family that keeps us informed; your words are so well put down for us to read. You make us feel as though we are their physically with you. As hard as this is, for all that you are going through, thank you for letting us know about Rick.

We had a beautiful fun service this morning. The fellows doing the music are great and God is using them too. However, I couldn't but wonder what Rick would have looked like doing all those retro songs? I can't wait to have him back and meet his beautiful fiance to love her as much as we love Rick.

rick, suzanne and family...
you have been placed on my heart so much lately and your names have been constantly on my lips.. Everyday i pray for each one of you to let God be your strength- you are in my heart and on my mind in everything i do- this morning someone at church challenged me to dedicate these next days to the person God has placed on my heart- that is you rick and ur family, but also your wonderful friends that i see care about you so much! i just want you to know that i care and love you..

suzanne- i miss and love you! may God be with you!
God is the sunshine through every storm..
<33 kayleigh

dear rick,
God is with you & I am praying for you.Josh Davis sent me to your site.
In Christ,
Marissa Ladner

sending kayleigh

I will continue to pray. Thank you for keeping us informed.

Suzanne, Barbie, family, and friends
Ross especially wanted to have our S.S. class hold you up in prayer today and the teens are praying for you. We love you.
Chris

Hey Elaine, Billy, Haley, Candi, and Suzanne
We're still with you guys. Im lifting Rick and and you guys up wherever I go. Churches in Kentucky are praying with us! Be encouraged -- there are a host of people praying and expecting a progress report, even though we do not know God's timing. Stay strong - God is faithful!

PT

Rick,
You are continually in our prayers. Your talent goes way beyond any earthly measure. You are the reason our kids loved Mountain Lake. You are still ministering to everyone, even though you may not realize it. Be patient and God will work miracles in His own timing.

Suzanne and Rick’s Family,
We are praying for your continued strength. We know from experience just how going through this is both physically and mentally exhausting. Our family is praying for your strength.

Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Waiting is the hardest...but my prayer for you all is the verse above. Through God, all things are possible, even waiting.

Grace to you,
Stephanie

We prayed for you last night at ML, and i have not stopped praying for you everyday. You are always in my thoughts. I wish i knew more words to say or knew the bible better so i could give you verses that are comforting. I am one of the people Rick is leading to Christ through all this right now. Teaching me how to pray, humbling me and leaving me in awe of the faith and love I have witnessed in these postings. Making me realize how fragile life is and forcing me to look at myself and my relationship with God. Rick is still showing us all how to belong, become and build the body. I look forward to the day I can tell him that face to face.
I will continue to pray and believe in a miracle. I know God can restore Rick.
Danielle

god loves you

Thanks for the updates. I've been checking since your last post and praying constantly that God is wrapping his loving arms around you all during this incredibly difficult time. So many are praying for Rick's recovery. Stay strong in your faith as you so clearly are already doing.

Our hearts are crying out to God to heal Rick. WE lift Rick, Suzanne, and family up in our prayers continuously for God to show His grace and love.
God Bless,
Bob and Debbie Anderson
Waco, Tx

We are keeping the faith and steadfastly praying. Rick and his family are NEVER out of our thoughts and prayers.

Rick's beloved family,
I just want you guys to know that not a day goes by that I don't pray for Rick and your family. I wake up many times throughout the night with the desire to pray and I also hit my knees many times throughout the day. Please know that we are fighting this battle with you guys. The one thing that can change the Lord's hand are the prayers of His people and boy, does He have many people praying for Rick's complete healing. Today at church, my heart was so heavy with thoughts of Rick and your family but I was encourged as I listened to God speak to me through the message. We were talking about hearing God's voice and how difficult circumstances, as much as we dislike them, often bring us into an intimate relationship with God because we begin to pray as though our life depends on it. Rick's life does depend on our prayers and I know that as we continue to desire God like never before and bow facedown before Him, He will be faithful and will answer the prayers of His people. I've been listening to one of Candi's songs over and over again today and the words she sings are my heart's cry "Oh Great God, be small enough to hear us now." I love you guys and your faith and belief gives me faith and encourages me to keep on believing God for a miracle. We WILL NOT give up!
Much love and prayers your way....Shae

I've posted a couple times that last week we held a day camp and prayed for Rick every day. Our church also holds a KidStuf program each Sunday. Today when we completed our worship a group of kids who attended day camp stopped KidStuf to ask about Rick and wanted to pray for him.
Know that our kids and staff have you on our minds and in our prayers. We're still praying 4 for Rick and praying for 100% healing. We will continue praying for as long as it takes.

Dear Rick,
I went to work at KidStuf this morning and Mike Tamborello was leading us to lift you up in prayer. I was standing next to Lanny and he began to fill me in on your journey. My heart is filled with the desire to let you and your family know what an encouragement you were for me this summer at BigStuf. I remember your kind words and love towards me backstage; As I prepared to go on stage to do the compassion monologue, I sat out front for the musical worship and couldn't remain seated as I watched you worshipping our Father in Heaven. I remember becoming lost in praise for Him, following your lead.You are a Light, Rick, and I praise God for what he is doing in and through you right now. I am praying for you, your parents, your fiance and your family. Know that he has always glorified himself in you, and that He never changes. My Love and God's Peace, Lisa

"Heal me O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me and I shall be saved, for you are my praise. "
-Jeremiah 17:14

We are praying as we did in service today. My family are new to Mountain Lake and have never had the great privilege of knowing Rick however I have 2 children and I know from all that has been told to me God WILL HEAL HIM. So many need Rick to learn from and my children are in that group. God will show us how powerful he is and bring everyone into his arms as he does so many times. This one will be his biggest for your family. Our love and prayers are with you.

Rick and Family, As you continue your battle, we continue to pray constantly on your behalf. We pray for your strength physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Keep up the good fight. God Bless.

We are still praying and hoping to see one of God's miracles. We sure miss his singing and smile.

Our Blessings Continue Daily!!!

Kyle and Laura Bailey(MLC)

Dear, Rick my name is Shauna i'm 15 yrs. old. I have only been going to Mountain LAke Church for 2 weeks i have heared about you over the summer. I want you to know I know life is hard but i know that it gets better. So for whatever God decideds to do its the BEst!! I hope you feel better!! i pray for you every night!!! LOves Me!!

Shauna JEnsen

We continue to pray for Ricky and all of you.

May God help you to be strong and help each other.

Betty Killam

We will stand in the gap for you, Rick, for as long as you and your family need us. The impact you had on our family w/ your music cannot be measured because it will live in our hearts forever.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart;do not
depend on your own understanding. Seek His
Will in all you do, and he will direct your
path. (Proverbs 3:5)

We have placed our complete trust in God and pray constantly for the peace that surpasses all wordly understanding...the peace in our hearts that the world cannot give or take away.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto
you: not as the world giveth,but what I give
to you. Let not your heart be troubled,
neither let it be afraid. (John 14:27)

Our hearts are forever changed because of you, Rick. We will continue to lift you, Suzanne, your family and Mountain Lake Staff up so that you may be surrounded by unrelentless love and prayers.

Clair Coley

My family and I are praying daily for Rick's immeadiate healing. We are praying for strength, courage, and peace for him and his family. We are praying for infinite wisdom for the doctors. We are standing in the gap for you all, and we will pray, pray, pray day and night. We know that God will grant a miracle to Rick! We look forward to the word that he is healed!

hey Rick and Mrs. Holk! I put yall on the prayer list at church and i pray for Rick every night! We all know that God is going to make everything ok! Mrs. Holk we miss you a WHOLE LOT!
Love, Hannah

Hello Again,
We're just about to leave for "Spin" and I wanted to let you know that we along with everyone at church are praying for God's mighty hand to touch Rick with a total and complete restoration of health, as well as for peace for you all and the strength to get through each day knowing that God's grace is sufficient for that day. We are interceeding for y'all daily, and we know that God will glorify Himself through it all.

Much Love in Christ,

Sheena Childress and girls

We are in prayer for you all. We can't wait to see Rick leading praise and worship again. We miss him. I'll be in Atlanta Monday ready to leave some platelets. We love you all and want to encourage you to keep focused on Jesus. God bless!

I am a student in coach Davis's class he told us about you. I wanted to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you during your battle w/ cancer. I also had leukemia when I was 5 years old I am now 13 years old and doing great thanks to God and the many prayers of family, friends and even strangers.

In Christ,
Greg Oaks

Every minute, every hour, every day, WE STAND WITH YOU IN PRAYER. The French family...

We're still here Rick. Praying daily for you and your family. I thought of you and the struggles you and your family are facing during our pre-k class at church today. We have been learning that God's way is always best throughout the month of August. I am trusting God, that even during this time of suffering, His way is perfect. How thankful I am that you know the salvation of the world and are living in His perfect will. We love you brother.

Chad and Autumn

I've checked in several times today looking for another update. I saw that no one had posted anything, and so I will do that now to encourage you. We're all still checking in....and continually praying with you even when we're not posting anything.

Many prayers!

Susanne

P.S. I got Jonathon's message. We're covered....no worries. You're where you need to be!

i hope you get better and im praying for you

Rick and family we love you and are praying for you all still. You are still in our thoughts constant, even though we're preparing for Hurricane Katrina.
hugs,
Melissa, Randy and boys

Rick, I have never met you but have been introduced to you through my girlfriend (Betsy Bloodworth) who was in a small group last semester w/ your fiance at Auburn. I just wanted you to know that I am daily praying for you. Several friends from Seminary (New Orleans) are praying you as well. Brother in Christ, know I am not ceasing to pray for you. Sincerely, Marland Hayes

We are still praying for Rick and family here in Springfield. We think you guys are awesome for keeping this sight updated. We will continue to pray not only here in our own home, but in our church, with our friends, and in our community.
We know that God is holding Rick, his family, and his friends in his hands. He will get you through this. God Bless!

Thanks once again, Jeffrey and Shannon, for your updates. I don't know what we'd all be doing without the two of you.

Continuing to pray for Rick's miraculous recovery, and for strength and peace for Suzanne, their friends and families.

Hi Haley and family,
this is april tidwell (Lesley's sister) and Paul. We are still praying for you all and Rick. We received a letter in the mail yesterday from a prayer team at our church that prayed for Rick after we put in a request for them to tell all to pray! You are in our thoughts throughout the day. We will continue to pray God's peace for you and complete healing for Rick.
Love,
Paul and April

At times like these all we can do is put our faith in God. Trust that he has a plan. We may not know that plan now. We may never know His plan, but we know He has one. This is probably the hardest thing you have ever gone through, but please know that Ricks condition has brought thousands of us closer to God. There are people praying for Rick that have never prayed before. Sometimes God will use one of His children in an unconventional way to save the lives of others. Even now, while Rick is laying in a hospital bed, God is still working through him. I will continue to pray for Ricks full recovery. "Miracles can happen to those who love the Lord..."

We too remain steadfast in our prayers for you all. I am praying for 100% recovery for Rick.
I want to thank all of you family (Suzzane when I say family that means you too!),Jeffrey & Shannon (for the updates!) and pastors of MLC you have all been such a rock for all of us to look to. It should be the other way around. You should be looking to us for strength,but as we all suffer through this difficult time, you remain the strongest. I will continue to pray for you all. We will never fully understand why this has happened to Rick, but I know it has brought myself as well as others closer to God. I am very sorry that it took this to make it happen though. I wish Rick were not in this situation, but I know God is being glorified through Rick and family by your strength.
Rick please keep fighting!
Love in Christ,Kim

Hello Family,

It's Sunday night and I am sure a lot of families are settling in for the night, from the days activities. I just wanted you to know this family, the family of Mountain Lake Church, still has you on their hearts and minds. Please know we are praying for Gods light to shine on you all. May you feel his spirit moving within you all. I am praying for a complete healing of Rick!

From the heart,
DeeDee Akerman

Rick,
You and your loved ones are in our prayers day and night. We pray for God to heal you from this illness and for God to keep your loved ones strong and steadfast in their faith. We look forward to you returning to MLC to continue your ministry of music that God has so blessed you with.
May God Bless each of you.
In Him,
Eric & Kay Borders

As I lifted you guys up in prayer tonite God brought proverbs 3;5+6 to my mind so I thought I would share it with you. " Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." I know the Lord will give all of you the strength you need to make it through this tough time. Remember He is always with you. God Bless, Michelle

still praying...

Dear Elaine, Billie, Suzanne, Candi & Family:
I was just watching Pastor Joel Osteen and just kept thinking about you all. His message was on being a Prisoner of Hope and how important it is for us to keep on believing. When you don't see anything changing in your circumstances know that God is always behind the scenes working. That as Luke 1:37 states, " Nothing is impossible with God." God who created this awesome universe and allows it to turn everyday is watching over Rick and loves him more than we could ever imagine. We serve an awesome God! He wants you to keep on believing and expecting great things. "As for God , his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect,. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on heights." Psalm 18:30-33

Psalm 39:7...And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you.

To Rick's lovely fiance Suzanne and his wonderful family...I know you are putting your hope in our great God! You are showing what it is to have complete and total faith in our Lord. Thank you for the example you are setting and for teaching us all about trust and faith in God. Please know that the ministry team and attenders at Mountain Lake love you all and we love Rick dearly. Keep looking upward, and know that we are with you all during this trial.

In Christ,

Jenny

We continue to pray for Rick and his loved ones. May God Bless and keep you in this trying time. Continue to believe in HIM, he will lead you through this.

Family,

All night at [SPIN] i was sitting there thinking about Rick and all of you. We had an open mic night and i was too upset to go up there but a lot of students were so encouraging to listen to because they have said that everything going on with Rick has helped them grow closer to Christ and I thought to myself that it is true for me because I find myself praying to God every chance I get and growing closer to Him.

I just wanted to tell you Rick is impacting the whole church and many other churches around the world!

Love always,
Jennifer Merris

Still praying, still believing, in Jesus name we press on for Rick...Amen

God bless you and your family. I am praying for you always!!
Amber

We love you guys all so much and ur in my thoughts in prayers everyday!!! I'm still praying for you!! Always will be!! God bless you ALL

Sarah Ricard

Lord, I know as Rick is lying there in bed his spirit is singing his love songs to you.
Lord we also want to hear those songs again in that beautiful voice. Lord give Rick a very restful and peaceful sleep tonight. Restore all that the locust have eaten. (Joel 2:25) Lord take care of the family put your loving, healing, strength restorer arms around them. Thank you Abba Father. Victory comes through battle. Triumph comes through trials.

Dear Friends,

Please know there are those of us who don't even know Rick personally that are praying for him. As you all already know, you are not walking alone.

God's strength be yours.

John
Atlanta, GA

Everyone up in Gainesville is still praying and will continue to pray! Thanks for updating us!
God bless!

Gang,
Just want to let you know that we at Northpoint's Fusion23 North, friends of mine elsewhere, and my small group here int Atlanta are praying actively for Rick's recovery and that God will use this to bring all eyes, ears, and hearts to Him. We are praying for a miraculous healing that shocks the medical world and all those who are watching. Let the Lord of Lords and King of Kings be glorified.
Priase God.
Aarron

Thank you so much Jeffrey and Shannon for keeping this site up to date. Rick is so much a part of our daily lives right now and this site is a great help to all of us as well as those keeping vigil at his side. Candi, I do not know you, but I think about you so often, as a big sister that has been through this too, I know how hard this is for you, but how proud you are of Rick as well. I pray for all of you so often, you are constantly in my prayers.

Rick, like Ruthie, I too was wondering how you would have looked in those sunglasses doing an Elvis imitation this morning! The band is doing great on stage and leading us in worship, but it will never be the same without you Rick - we miss you so very much!!!

Please know we love you all and our Heavenly Father is keeping watch over you every moment of every day.

Rick,
Keep fighting! We miss you so much! Our God is so incredible and I know he is with you each step of the way back to us!

I, as others, have woken suddenly in the middle of the night with a prayer for Rick and family on my heart. Please know that even in the long hours of the night, our prayers are with you.

Thank you again for keeping us updated. I can only imagine how hard it is for everyone involved in this situation to deal with this day after day. But, as we have learned...God's time schedule is often not the same as ours. You have so many people that are praying for a complete recovery for Rick. In addition to that my prayer is that God would help all of those closest to Rick, those of you that are there day in and day out to be able sustain your strength and your courage. God Bless all of you.

Rick, Suzanne and family,
I continue to uphold you in prayer as God continually lays you on my heart. This morning I prayed that God would give me a verse for you and He showed me Psalm 108:13, " With God we have the victory..." Our sermon at church this morning was on the fact that with God the impossible is possible!! The God that we worship today is the same God who fed the 5000! He is still able to perform miracles today and I'm praying for one for you.
In Him,
Tracy

My thoughts and prayers are still with you. We are keeping you in our prayers back home in Bratt, FL.

God works miracles.

Love,
Jennifer

Our hearts ache as we beg God's mercy on your body tonight Rick. Please Father, restore

We had a special prayer for Rick tonight at Southside Baptist Church in Columbus, GA. We continue to pray for a miracle and know that God is able!!

Rick
Today was a good day in the Lord. Two people at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Enterprise, Alabama got saved. I thought of you. I knew how proud you would be to see this 6 year old come to know Christ. Child like Faith. That is the basics. Sometimes we forget. I have that faith. Faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and Faith in you. I have always had that faith in you. Today you blessed my life again while I spoke about you in my sunday school class. They are praying for you. I got tears in my eyes as I spoke of you and your situation. The Lord spoke to my heart today during the worship and praise time. The song Nobody fills my heart like Jesus was sung. Nobody thrills me like You do. Nobody but You. What a song, what a testimony to sing those words. I prayed for you throughout the service and as the message was brought, I prayed earnestly for you. And I share a prayer with you now.
Father in Heaven, Great Healer, Great Physician.
What an aweinspiring event to be in Your house. In Your pressence. Singing Your praises. and Loving The Son. I come to You now. Humbly asking for Your Healing Hand to touch the body of Rick. Purge his body of all the disease. Fill his body with Your healing power. Heal his mind, his heart and his soul. Vanish from him all the things that hinder his body from proper function and fill it with Your Love and Power and Might so that he may regain his strength. I thank you Father that you already have in Your mind, the Perfect plan. The Awesome plan for Your ultimate Glory is already written. Reveal to us, Your children, Your love and mercy. Thank you Father for your Son who paid the ultimate sacrifice for all our sins. I claim healing in the name of Jesus Christ, my Savior, my King, My God and My Lord. A men.
I love you Rick. Keep fighting. Victory is His!!!
Coach Peacock

Rick and Family,

We are here not growing tired of praying for you and the comfort of your family. We are holding up your arms to God while they have grown tired. Know that we are here and will support your battle as we give it to our Lord and trust his will. He knows we love you and want you back leading us in worship. My faith is stronger as a result of your fight. Bill Snyder reminded me tonight during growth group that we would not need a shield to go into battle if we didn't have a battle going on around us. We all stand united around you with a shield of the body of Christ and faith that his will is perfect for you and your family. I also know that you are are saying to God as Moses did "Here I am" waiting to serve his call. I would love to know, if I were in your position, that I had your support group behind me. We love and miss you Rick.

Ed Collins

keep fighting rick, we're all so proud of you.

Dear Rick,
I know of you through one of your high school friends, Hannah. My daughter was her roommate at Auburn. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers and praying that God will hold you in his hands and heal you. Know that there are people all over praying for your recovery.
May God Bless,
Kathi
Woodstock

Still praying and believing. We love all of you.

Love, Nancy H

rick,
i just wanted you to know that everyone here in montgomery is praying for you. i know God isn't through with you yet. you will have an awesome testimony of what God has done. we are praying for you, and know you will be healed.

creg & shanon darby

Rick,
You probably don't remember me, but I played ball with Candace and your mom was my little league coach. I definitely remember you. You were the cute little boy that ran around the ball field during our practices. I also remember hearing you sing and how your voice touched my heart. I realize that getting a letter from someone you don't even know might be strange, but you could look at it like this; that even though we don't know each other you have managed to touch my heart twice. Imagine what you have done for the people you do know.
God is not through with you yet so hang in there.

hey! i didnt go to bigstuf and i dont know you or anything but i got the site from a friend you did go. i wanted to let you know your in my prayers and you can get through this if you just beleive..i know god has a plan for you and whatever happens it will be for the best! im now very involved with the lord after getting saved at fun in the son in south padre texas..so i will make sure and have our youth group in memphis pray for you! bless you and your family!

Hi, I'm a friend of Beverlee Deans' as well as Skylar Testa. They told me about your remarkable family and the trial you are all enduring at this time. I am writing to let you know that you are, and will continue to be, remembered in our prayers. May God bless your family with peace and happiness, and may He bless you with miracles!

Stay strong Rick!

You're in our hearts!
Sincerely,
Monica Grimm and Family

Rick and Family,

Although we have not posted until now, know that you have all been in our prayers from the moment we learned of this, and that we will continue to pray for Ricks full and complete recovery.

Rick, you would have been so thrilled about this Retro series - and guess what no Country Music! I can just see you standing up there, acting like Elvis doing "Amazing Grace". Even though you were not there physically, your presence was felt throughout the whole church. It is a new week and God is still working on that miracle we all pray for. Isn't it wonderful to feel God holding you and your family in his arms and telling you to keep on believing and to trust in Him because He has great plans for you. Blessings are being poured out for all of you. Don't give up even though at times it looks bleak. I believe in God and His MIGHTY POWERS. I have seen Him take an impossible situation and turn it around despite of the medical reports and what we see with our own eyes. The eyes of God are seeing this situation differently than we are and He knows Rick has too many things left to do to glorify His name. Remember each day is a new day and a new beginning. I love you all and you feel like my family too.
Love,
Elaine

Rick and Suzanne, Greetings from Chatsworth...My mom (Barbie's cousin) made us aware that you were in Atlanta and we're glad to see all of the prayers being funneled through this web site. We're also praying for you daily and wish you all the best. (Tiffany is impressed with the ring and we know you guys are very much looking forward to the big day.) Our love and prayers, Joe, Tiff and Boys

Hey Dad... I just wanted to lift up one of my brothers to your care right now. You know him very well, I mean you did knit him together in his mothers womb and you gave him the talent of music. Oh yeah and that wonderful smile you gave him... You know what... you know exactly what you are doing ... sometimes I don't see it or understand but I thank you just the same. Please be with his family as you are doing your work... My heart goes out to them in this time. Dad I know your timing is always perfect... I do not ask you to rush you work ..but I am in hope and anticipation of seeing Rick restored to 100% as only you can do. Thanks so very much for the "Family reunion" you have made across the kingdom in this time. Nice to know I have so many brothers and sisters our there. Well, I will talk to you in a bit ...Thanks again for everything.

"I am leaving you with a gift-peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give isn't like the peace the world gives. So don't be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27

We are here. we are praying. we are believing.

The Martins

My Brother,

Just want you to know we are praying for you. I miss you my brother and hope to here God's work in your life. Trust in Him like I you will. I miss playing golf with you. God be with you my friend.

YFIC, Ralph

We are still praying. Love to all

Patti Holder

We're still praying. We love you all.

Rick,
My father and step-mom attend your church and informed me of your illness. I am here in Houston in your thoughts and prayers to help you gain a full and glorious recovery. The Lord will strengthen and heal you. Please know you have a godly family of support and faith that will bring a miracle your way.

Schuyler Matheny

Rick, Suzanne, Shannon, Jeffrey, Rodney, & Family,

We are praying morning, day, & night. You are with us always. We pray that today is a good day for Rick. We pray for strength and peace in all of you. We believe in you Rick! God created someone incredible and we are so blessed to have you in our lives. We can't wait to have you back at MLC where we will praise God.

"I pray for you..that God who gives you hope will keep you happy and full of peace.." Romans 15:13

The Massey's
Steve, Sherri, & Stefany

Rick, Suzanne, Shannon, Jeffrey, Rodney, & Family,

We are praying morning, day, & night. You are with us always. We pray that today is a good day for Rick. We pray for strength and peace in all of you. We believe in you Rick! God created someone incredible and we are so blessed to have you in our lives. We can't wait to have you back at MLC where we will praise God.

"I pray for you..that God who gives you hope will keep you happy and full of peace.." Romans 15:13

The Massey's
Steve, Sherri, & Stefany

Rick,
I'm still in constant prayer for you. Not a moment goes by where I don't think of you. Every praying person I know, I ask them to pray for you, whether they know you or not. That is an encouragement in itself, that God knows who each person is praying for even if they don't even know. God is teaching me and showing me so many things through this time. Thank you for you testimony brother!

Good morning and glory be to God for another day! I want you to know how much you are loved, Rick but you already know that. I want you to know how God is doing a mighty work through you but I think you know that as well and many prayers surround you and your family as you bear this cross. Jesus said we were to "take up our cross and follow Him" I thank God for you and your family who have done this with such faith, trust and grace that GOD gets the glory. I want to share with you a precious poem that comforted me when I needed it most in my life. I hope the same comfort for you today.

Lean Hard
Cast thy burden upon the Lord and He shall sustain thee. Psalm 55:22
Child of my love, lean hard and let me feel the pressure of thy care;
I know thy burden, child, I shaped it. Poised it in Mine own hand,
And made no proportion in it's weight to thine unaided strength;
For even as I laid it on, I said,"I shall be near and while he leans on me,
The burden shall be Mine, not his;
So I shall keep My child within the circling arms of My own love.
Here, lay it down, nor fear to impose it on a Shoulder which upholds the government of worlds.
Yet closer come, thou art not near enough. I would embrace thy care
So I might feel My child reposing on My breast.
Thy lovest Me? I knew it. Doubt not then; But, loving Me, Lean Hard. - Paul Pasnor
Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you. I Peter 5:7
Today and every day, moment by moment, breath by precious breath, with each heartbeat Rick is sustained by the love and protection of a merciful Father. It is in God's hands right where He wants it to be. He gives us rest in the storm! Teri

Dear ones:

We are here - praying continually for God to restore Rick. We are celebrating what God has already done and Praising Him for who He is!

We love you and think of you each hour that passes. All our love goes to you this day!

The Carrozza's

Just to let all of you know that Rick, and all of you, are in our prayers. Will forward Rick's situation on to all of those in my address book who are praying Christians. And will encourage all of them to do the same. Next Sunday Rick will be listed on our Church's prayer list in our bulletin. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

May GOD bless and comfort!

Russ Magowan
Phone: 770-833-1107

Thank you for the updates on Ricky.
We've been praying and agreeing with the prayers that have been posted for Ricky in Charlotte, NC. I will continue to pray for Ricky and all his family. May the Lord strengthen you all and touch Rick's body, for His names sake.
don't give up.

I'm Skylar Testa's Mom and want you to know that our church, my fellowship group, and a friend's church all here in Columbus, Ohio are lifting Ricky and all of you up every day on prayer chains. We are fervently praying for complete restoration of everything in Rick's body and brain. Bless you all for your faithfulness. May all of our daily tears and prayers bring on a river of healing from our Lord.

Thank you so much for our daily updates.

"For with God nothing will be impossible (Luke 1:37)

Dear Rick,
I'm praying for you every day. I hope you get a little bit better each day. I love you very much.
Love,
Rebekah Holk

Dear Pearsons, We are friends of Barbie and Suzanne Hardy. We are continuing to pray for complete healing for Rick. We Love you and are lifting you all up in prayer, DAILY!!.GOD BLESS YOU and YOURS, Tom and Deanna Sawyer 090305 p.m.

God is so Goooood! He holds each of us in his hands. We have and will keep praying for all of you. We know a God that can raise the dead. He will raise Rick.

John, Mary Ann, Regina Spence
Walnut Hill, Fl