Ricks Thoughts

Thank you for the good news this morning. He is opening his eyes!!!!! Wow!!! All in His time.... We will wait and we will continue our prayers for complete healing for our Rick.

Thank you for the update. God is so GOOD! We will continue to pray.

Wow. I'm glad you have opened your eyes, Rick. I am still praying for you and your family! Thanks for keeping everyone updated Jeffrey and Shannon! God bless you.

Ricky & family,

I am praising God for the progress and continuing to pray! May God bless you all.

Freedom

Good morning Rick! I was sitting here thinking about you and your family and friends this morning. I was thinking about how you will feel when you wake up and are able to read this site. It seems you have been exposed to people from all over the world. We have learned so much about you through this site. Probably more than you ever thought we all would know. There is more to you than those good looks and that amazing voice. We have learned that your mother is a beloved teacher. She is a woman of deep faith. She has raised godly children that share their testimony through their music. We have learned that you have two older sisters who are equally as talented and who love you very much. We have learned that you have ever faithful friends in Shannon and Jeffrey. They have been your voice to us through these days and weeks. We are ever grateful to them for their dedication to you and to us. We have learned that you love little children and have never thought so much of yourself that you didn’t take the time to chase them around the church and growl at them. We have learned that you have been touching lives through your song since you were small and known as Ricky. We have learned that you are an athlete, played baseball in high school, and that even then your coaches knew you were special. We have learned that you attend youth conventions and camps during the summer and spread God’s word far beyond the community of Mountain Lake. Those of us who are blessed to attend Mountain Lake have learned to worship with all of our hearts and souls as you do. We have learned that you record your beautiful music…but we need to learn how we can purchase copies for ourselves…hint, hint. We have learned that you had high standards in choosing a bride, that Suzanne is a Godly and faithful woman and just as beautiful as you, inside and out. We have learned that your co-workers are desperate to have you back in the office with them. They love you, hurt for you, miss you and pray for you constantly. They look forward to the day when you return to work and pizza is on the menu for lunch. We have learned that even a 23 year old man can make a difference in the lives of people from all over the world. We have learned hope for our own lives and our impact on the world. We have learned to pray, have faith, believe in miracles, and to give God all the glory. Rick needs a miracle and…I believe!

Rick, Suzanne, and Family,

Our hearts and prayers are still with you. God is bigger than all of this even though we don't understand it. Trust is much harder in the midst of pain, but it is HUGE for our peace of mind.

FATHER,
Bless Rick, Suzanne, and Loved ones as only You can! Give them peace that surpasses understanding. AMEN

Thank you for the good newa! It's wonderful to see God's work under progress. Praise the Lord. We thank our Lord for his blessings and will continue to pray for Rick's complete recovery. Jack & Nancy Martin, Lakeland FL

I'm looking forward to see what God has in store for all of us this week!! I just want to let you guys know that God is touching so many people's lives through this situation with Rick! I went yesterday and donated platelets! It looks like God has blessed me with lots of them, they said more than the average person, so I was able to donate 2 bags to him! I just want to tell you guys that these people at this clinic are absolutely amazing! God is showing all of them so much. They are so concerned for Rick, and praying for Rick everyday. They said that the volume there has just gone crazy since he's been sick. I'm so glad we can help in this way. I'm going to go back in a couple of weeks to donate again. It's one of the most amazing things I've ever experienced. I am grateful God has let me help out in this way! Rick, I'm praying continually every single day for you! I just pray that God will continue to mend your brain, and that you will start gaining everything back! I also am constantly praying that those numbers in your liver will just start going down!! Candi, and family: I am thinking of all of you with every moment. I pray that God will just be with you all and sustain you through this time! Candi, I just want you to know that I am so amazed by your strength and faith. I read the letter you posted on here a while back, and it just touched my heart so much. You are one of the most incredible people I know. I have learned so much from you, Jonathan, and Rick. I am blessed to know each one of you! I'm thinking of all of you so much. Thank you again for allowing me to do something to help Rick! It was an experience that I will never forget. I encourage anyone that can please go down there and donate!!! You are helping not only Rick, but possibly other people who are really sick. I am amazed to see how God is reaching out to all of the staff down there through this situation!! He is a MIGHTY BIG GOD!! I'm just so grateful God gave me the opportunity to be a part of that. What an amazing thing!! God bless all of you!! Shannon-Thanks again for all that you're doing, and the contact information to go be a part of donating. I can't thank you enough!!

God Bless-
Heather

Ricky, we prayed for you again at Byrneville United Methodist Church Sunday, especially in the youth Sunday School class. I am so glad that you are opening your eyes and will pray specifically today that your brain and body will continue being healed in the name of Jesus Christ, and that the wisdom sought by the doctors who are treating you will be influenced by God, our Creator, who knows just what you need!!

Rick,

Good Morning, It is a glorious morning. God has blessed us with another day to show glory to him. I just wanted to share with you what a special place you have in the hearts of our family. We had been disconnected for a long time prior to coming to MLC. I had bribed my husband to trying different churches together - each ending in a big NO; but then we came to MLC. We took our children to the kids ministry area and found our way to the back of the adult worship auditorium. The band began... David was mesmerized. I couldn't believe it, what a blessing! Shawn spoke- we listened- again.. what a blessing! The gift you have is so great, your ability to draw us near is amazing. We now sit up at the front, completely connected and waiting for praise and worship and striving to become and belong each and every day more and more. I truly believe God used you as a tool to reach us and many other. We miss you there leading praise, sharing funny comments and just being Rick. We pray for you and give thanks to God for you. Thank you for playing such an amazing part in all of our growth in the Body of Christ.

With Love- The Sweeney Family

I'm so glad you are opening those beautiful eyes!! Keep fighting Rick..we are with you!

Love,

Jenny

I promise to keep praying everyday.
Rick i am so proud of you for being so strong-keep it up! I love you, and can't wait to see you back at MLC...

Rick,
God is using your testimony and circumstances and recieving everlasting glory from them. We may not know until we stand before Christ in glory the full impact your life is having. I know many people including myself who are learning the true meaning of "pray without ceasing". You and your family are in my thoughts, almost to the point of constant distraction, as the Holy Spirit ministers to my spirit because I do not know how to pray and He provides groanings that I know our Father understands.
I cannot wait until we stand togather again and speak of life, love and the amazing mercy and grace of our God. I love you

Talk to you soon,

Bill

What an awesome GOD we serve. His mercies are new every day! Keeping the faith, fervently praying for His perfect will and His continued hand on Rick for his complete and total healing. Father, thank you for your miracles thus far and the comforting hand of the Holy Spirit to rest on Rick and his family.

I am still praying. God will prevail no matter the outcome. You are a miracle Rick and you are loved so dearly. God is there with you always and I take comfort in knowing that is all you need.

Rick and Suzanne,
I am praising God everyday that the news is good. I will be praying that those bilirubins go down and that he will respond today. I told my mother last night that I cannot wait to be at the first service that Rick is back at MLC and I really cannot wait to be at that beautiful wedding that will be the most incredible one that anyone has ever been to. God is doing and is going to do great things. He is working through both of you. You inspire us with your strength and Faith. I cannot wait until we are all serving together again. I love both of you so much.

Lindsay

Good Morning Rick, Elaine, Candi, Haley, Suzanne, Billy, and all other family members. It is truly a GOOD morning. Our families, as well as both the Molino and Barineau Park communities are praying for you and your family. We continue to ask God to take special care of you and your family. I must take a moment fo your time to tell you the impact you have on all of our lives. As you know, I come from a large family. Everyday each one of my family members wear the buttons of you and your mom. As people see their buttons questions are asked, word spreads, and more prayers are sent to God.

DEAREST RICK AND FAMILY,
I AM A FRIEND FROM LEESBURG, GA. AND A FRIEND OF A CHURCH FRIEND...GRAHAM CROSBY. I HAVE BEEN SURFING YOUR SITE AND WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I HAVE THE STRONGEST FAITH THAT THE POWER OF PRAYER CAN DO MIRACLES. I HAVE SEEN IT HAPPEN HERE AT WORK. I WORK AT PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN ALBANY, GA. IRONICALLY I WORK IN THE VERY DEPARTMENT WHERE THESE DISEASES ARE DIAGNOSED..HEMATOLOGY. I ALSO RUN LABWORK ON STEM CELL TRANSPLANT PATIENTS. NO ONE KNOWS WHY CANCER PICKS THE ONES IT DOES, BUT MODERN TECHNOLOGY IS WONDERFULLY IMPRESSIVE AND STATE OF THE ART. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. ATTITUDE IS THE MAIN INGREDIENT THAT HELPS GET YOU THROUGH THESE THOUGH TIMES TOO. NEVER GIVE UP HOPE AND CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR GOOD THINGS TO HAPPEN. WE ALL HERE IN THE HEMATOLOGY LAB SUPPORT YOU AND PRAY FOR YOU.

LOVE IN CHRIST,
LISA

We are praying so earnestly that you are restored. Thanks be to God for all progress. Keep on fighting Rick. We'll keep praying for you and your family. God is doing an amazing work here as we continue to watch and wait.
The Wortmans

Thank the Lord for a new day!!! It is awesome to read about the miracles that are happening.

Love ya, Will be praying constantly!!!

Hi Rick and Family:

I find myself checking for updates early every day. Thank God for His faithfullness to His Word and His promises.

Rick, I was reminded of Elijah this morning when I prayed for you. As a refresher I got my Bible and turned to I Kings 17 - II Kings 2. Man, oh Man, what a man of God Elijah was. He touched so many lives then AND now.

As hard as it might have been for him to do in the face of so many obstacles, he responded to God's instructions, girded himself with his faith, and prophesied of a drought that would devestate the nation. This drought could be ended ONLY when Elijah spoke that it would end and that would be when God moved upon him to end it.

Elijah was anointed to serve as a prophet of the real God, not Baal. He had many people and things working against him (Jezebel and all the prophets of Baal) as well as the full army of Ahab. (He thought he was alone). Wow! What a discouragement that could be. He served God faithfully and did as God told him to do. He moved when God said to move. He spoke when God said to speak. He infiltrated the army to get to Ahab when God said to go speak to Ahab and prophesy. Easy? I don't think so. But he was faithful to God and he did it.

Then it came time for God to prove himself to the entire nation as the Only true God. He used Elijah to do it. Elijah challenged Baal's prophets to call fire down from heaven and burn the sacrificial offering of a bull. They tried all day long -- crying, begging, prophesying everything they knew that might persuade their god to move for them, even to the point of beating themselves until blood trickled from their bodies -- but their idol god could not bring fire down and consume their sacrifice.

THEN, Elijah who knew beyond doubt that he was serving the one and only "God" of the universe, called upon God to consume with FIRE the sacrificial bull that was surrounded by water.

I Kings 18:36 - 46 "At the time of sacrifice, the prophet Elijah stepped forward and prayed: 'O Lord, God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, let it be known today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things at your command. Answer me, O Lord, answer me, so these people will know that you, O Lord, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again.' Then the fire of the Lord fell and burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and the soil, and also licked up the water in the trench. When all the people saw this, they fell prostrate and cried, 'The Lord--he is God! The Lord--He is God!'

Before this event concluded, Elijah knew the time had come for the drought to end. The people had acknowledged that there was NO POWER but from the only true God. He is the God to worship, not the idol gods. Now was the time.

But even after the magnificent display of God's power in the fire that consumed the sacrifice, a waiting time came. Elijah went up to the top of Mt Carmel, bent down to the ground and put his face between his knees and waited. Waited for God to bring rain to end the drought.

Guess what? After all his obedience in the face of his enemies, all his efforts to be what God wanted him to be, and to do what God wanted him to do, Elijah STILL HAD TO WAIT FOR GOD to move for the people of Israel. He sent his servant out to look at the sky for a sign of rain SEVEN (7) times, before the servant saw a cloud THE SIZE OF A MAN'S HAND rising from the sea.

Not much, to go on-- but it was something, right? You had better believe it was something! It was enough!

Based on the fact that a "small" cloud was seen in the sky, Elijah sent his servant to tell Ahab to hitch up his chariot and get back to the city before the rains came down too hard and heavy to stop him! The sky grew dark and the rains came and the drought was ended.

AND, the people were back to worshiping the One, true God! The only God with the power to bring fire down from heaven.

Rick, all this was written to say this: You, (as a servant of God, whose desire is to be what God wants you to be, and to serve God as He wants you to serve Him, and to be a testimony of God's love, grace and power as every Christian should be) have family members and church family members who are beginning to see the cloud the size of a man's hand rising from the sea. The sky may yet get dark and the winds may rise high and blow hard against you, but the rain of God's deliverance from oppression is beginning to flow again.

Don't lose hope, or begin to feel sorry for yourself, or alone as Elijah did when he fled to the wilderness. Know for a certainty that HE is still moving for you and still using you (even as you lie in the hospital bed) as His witness to the masses of people.

AND, what an army of prayer warriors you have on your behalf. I am so in awe of how God as touched so many people to visit this website and respond to a cry for help. Just as Elijah had an army of 9,000 that God had reseved who would fight with him, you, too, have an army of people who are steadfastly standing with you in faith with their eyes peeled to the sky waiting for that small cloud the size of a man's hand to enlarge itself to become a full blown rain storm with God's healing in the midst.

I will end this "book" with this: I am praying with the masses and waiting with them for God's power to bring complete healing to your body. You are a testimony to who God is...God is love. You, young man are loved.

Angie Wilkes
MLC

Keep opening those eyes and before long you will be sipping on a cup of coffee (Starbucks of course) readings all these messages and feeling all the love that has poured out to you.

I read in "Experiencing God Day-By-Day" a paragraph that really says alot -"Optimists do not ignore the difficulties, they are keenly aware of them. But the knowledge of God's presence prevents them from becoming discouraged or giving up. It is impossible to stand in the presence of God and be a pessimist." Amen to that!

Love,
Elaine

We continue to pray for you everyday, Rick and your family. What an awesome thing for your family to finally see your eyes open!! We love you!

Thank you sooooo much for these updates!!

I just wanted to let you know that we are still fighting! Lesley

Rick:

What awesome news! We continue to pray for your daily healing until you are with us again at Mountain Lake.

Shad Mason: That was the best posting today...you are right, we have learned so much about Rick through the incredible postings from those who love him. This website has been such an awesome testimont to such a young man's life. Thank you for the reminder.

Jeff and Shannon: Thank you for your tireless ministry to those of us who love Rick too! We are forever grateful for your selflessness.

We love you all. Pray constantly,

Stephen, Debbie, Kady and Stephen, Jr.

Dear Rick and Family,
Thank God for little miracles. God is in the details! We are continuing to pray for you and for each request you put on the web site. We will continue to trust God to take care of your needs. We are also praying that God will guide your doctors and nurses and that through your faith they will be blessed. We'll say a special prayer for you tonight in Growth Group.
Love,
Kathy

Hey Rick, I am very encouraged as is your family today. Keep up the good work. I know that some time really soon you will be reading all of these e-mails and then walking around Mountain Lake and wondering who all of these posts came from. Won't that be kind of crazy. Reading all of these and then wishing you could put a face with them all. Don't worry about it though. It doesn't even matter. We all love you dearly and want to put our arms around you and your family.

We will continue praying for your strength. We want those #'s down right away!! Keep opening your eyes for your family. It makes them feel so much better.

Love to you, Robin Smith from MLC

Praise to the Lord! His is High and Mighty!!

I'm continually amazed at this process and how God has been so good!

I am so joyful! Ok - it's time for my bilirubin march to make a return - I'll get my trumpet back out! We need those levels back to 4!! We pray for God's restoration of dear Rick.

We love you - and are praying for you hour by hour. Take care - rejoice in His miracles today!

Restoration4Rick!
Jen

Dude, I'm continuing to pray for you. I know God has a plan for every day we're here. Today has a plan. That is what we must focus on. Tomorrow we will focus on tomorrow's plan. Right now His plan is being played out and I, for one, cannot wait to see what happens.

Love ya bro!

Rick, please know we are praying for you in the state of Kansas. Word travels far and wide when prayers are needed and we know our loving God is by your side through all this. We pray that He showers His healing graces upon you and provides strength for your loving family and friends. You are an inspiration to us all, even to those of us who have not had the pleasure of ever meeting you. Through our dear, dear friends in Cumming, we feel we have come to know you. Your faith and love of our Lord is such an inspiration! We will pray daily for your full recovery. God Bless.

We are praying for Rick! May God grant him recovery in his brain functions. We hope and pray that there will be improvement seen by the doctors this week. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Georgeann
PS - We love you, Barbie & Suzanne!!!!

Our heartfelt prayers and best wishes to Rick, Suzanne and their extended families. I am striving everyday to tell one more person about your battle - in hopes that there will be one more person praying your name. What an awesome prayer circle there is for you and your family!

Congratulations on the your engagement... Live, Laugh and Love!!! Much joy and happiness to the both of you! Marriage is a wonderful journey - I've just recently gotten married and am loving it! Yesterday was good, today is great and tomorrow will be even better!

Keep praying and always know that there is and always will be His Hand protecting all of us! He knows the hurts and puts His arms around us tightly. Trust in His awesome powers and His "Amazing Grace!"

Emily (Gohagan) DeRidder

Thank you for your mercies GOD!!!! We will wait on more miraculous news about you Rick and continue to pray. Hold tight family for your faithfulness shines through. We are here for all of you.

In his grip - Patti Holder

We pray for you all every day. We believe God has everything under control, and that we will see amazing outcomes throughout His perfect timing. Blessings and Peace be with you.

"Open the Eyes of your Heart, Lord". I'm so excited. God is on your side and will see you through this. He is the great healer and physician...it won't be long before you'll be back..Cheryl

Rick,
I was just recently told by some of my peers about this website and I am touched by your story. I'm praying for you and I hope God's plan for you let's you beat this.

Rick keep fighting because I know Im going to keep praying everyday so ill keep in touch
Number 1 STUD

Well, I'm sooo glad he is opening his gorgeous eyes! I will always be praying for you Ricky! You inspire me soooo much! You amaze me! Whatever happens, just know that I love you!
Danielle

Rick and Family,
Chris and I are continuing to pray for you. You and your family know this verse as well as anyone. Bro. Don uses this each Sunday before Faith Prayer.
James 5: 13-16. Is anyone of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is anyone of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. -NIV
We are consistently praying for your healing and for a peace that passes understanding within your family. I believe God will honor our prayers. He is a faithful God.
Love,
Chris and Ashley Hughes

Im really glad that you are now opening your eyes!! i'm parying for each and every day. i love you!
rachel

Rick,
I am so glad to here that you have opened your eyes. That is great news. My husband and I went and gave platelets yesterday. The nurses said that it was awesome how many people have come and given platelets. I told them that you are a very special person and you are very loved. I have friends and family call me everyday that do not even know you to see if I have checked your update and we sit and talk about you. God has answered so many of our prayers and I believe he will answer many more. We will continue to pray for you everyday. We miss you and love you.

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

Yes, we praise the Lord for another day! Yes, we praise the Lord for eyes open!! We look forward to each day to see how God is going to WOW everyone as He works out His purpose through Rick:). Romans 8:28.

Thank you for the detailed updates. Praying...praying...praying...

In His Love,
Charles & Terry Allen

Rick,
What a GREAT day to hear that your eyes are open!! I love it that you are "mystifying" the doctors! It is also good to hear that they are "encouraged".

On my prayer list for you today: low bilirubin, perfect neurological response, good swallowing, no leukemia, and TOTAL HEALING!!!

The battle continues and I will continue to fight it!!! To your family and Suzanne: I pray that all of you can feel all the love that is coming your way from the body of Christ. We stand with you.

Blessings again to Shannon and Jeffrey for your continued updates.
In Him,
Pam

P.S. If you are reading this and thinking about donating platelets, please DO IT!! I am so amazed that God would make us the way He did and allow us to "share" these life giving "cells".

You are amazing too Rick! Keep fighting!

Keep Fighting Rick! Be strong and know that you are not alone in your battle!! You have so many people who love you and who are pulling for you. Rest, dear Rick, and let God take care of you. Let him perform the miracle that we all know He can do.

Continued prayers for all of you.

Rick & Loved Ones,
I had so many scriptues to pray for all of you today. However, each time I'd begin to stand in-the-gap for you our Lord kept impressing upon me 'to be STILL and KNOW I AM.'

So today on your behalf I have been 'still and
KNOW HE IS'.

Rick, HE IS just for you. I'm praising His
Name for His healing hand, love, compassion,
and perfect timing in your life.

"It is better to trust in the LORD than to put
confidence in man." Psalms 118:8

InHisLove,
Mary

Great news today. When i pray for you i also pray for my daughter who is 19, i pray that God guides her to our church, i know if i could just get her there, she would love it. Today i went to the blood center, my platelet count was too low to be able to donate, all i could give you was red cells. My daughter was with me and had previously said she was too scared to donate, when she saw the look on my face when i was told i couldn't help, she jumped up and said "I want to do it". She was able to donate 2 bags of platelets for you. She then said she wants to be there when you walk thru the doors of MLC again. She told me tonight that when she saw me pray while she was hooked up to the machines, she told God "whatever my mom is praying for goes double for me" (this the same child who earlier in the week told me there is no God). The lord is using you to reach my child, God is an amazing artist and you are his medium for this tremendous masterpiece.
We love you Rick, we are praying for you with no doubts, only love and faith.

For people thinking about donating platelets, theres nothing to it. 2 hours, you are in a very comfortable recliner, nice warm blankets, movie of your choice on a dvd, or a peaceful time to pray, the people couldn't be nicer, we played cards with the nurses. Not to mention the feeling of joy of helping re-build Rick's body.

I am so glad to hear that there is improvement. You are in my prayers and I hope those numbers go down. I wish you God's healing touch and His everlasting mercy on both of you and your families. I will continue to pray. I will say a prayer tomorrow with my pastor tomorrow also. GOD BLESS YOU.

Don't we have an incredibly awesome Father who cares for us? He is guiding Rick back to us each second! I will continue to pray for all of you!
Praise to the Lord for loving us so much!

You are still in our thoughts and prayers as we close another day. We love you brother.

Chad and Autumn

We all will never know the impact Rick's life in good health and not so good health has impacted others. Our family read about the mother whose daughter donated blood because she couldn't - only God knows the whole reason and story to this whole situation. Rick you remind our family of Jesus how he sacrificed his life for all of us. You are sacrificing parts of your life and others are being brought back to Christ and some are being brought to Christ for the first time. There must be some awesome plans for you and Suzanne to accomplish!

We are standing and believing and not fading in our faith for your healing.

God bless all of Rick's family today and everyday.
Love, Howard, Karen, Joey, Joshua, Jacob & Madison Forman

Praise be to God for the good news! I am so encouraged as I view this website daily. You have so many people praying for you. I am touched by the posts; God is working in the lives of so many as we come together in prayer for you. Thank you Shannon for your updates. Your words are an instrument used by God. I will continue to pray and ask all those I know to join with me.

Rick,

I am contantly checking the website and praying for you brother. Great news to hear your eyes are opening. I miss you Rick! I will see you shortly. Keep on pressing forward and staying strong. My family and I are constantly thinking of you and the rest of the family. WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU GUYS! I stand in agreement with you all.

Rick,
We are praying and believing God for your miracle. What a great day it will be when we are able to see and hear you give your healing testimony! God bless you!
MaryAnn & Grover Minchew

Every time our family prays -- meals, bedtime, Monday night's tornado warning -- Jagger reminds us: "And let's pray for Ricky." And we do! We thank God for each improvement and for each day of life for Rick. We are in this battle together, even our little ones! What a wonderful legacy for them to learn at an early age to petition our Father on behalf of our brothers and sisters! Praise God for all He does! We eagerly await more of His glory in Rick's life today!

Lord, bless Rick today, whose daily living is a gift to You. Who walks in faith and trusts in you with a whole and grateful heart. Bless this one who gives without counting the cost, and whose life is an example of Your presence among us. Bestow upon this loving servant and his family every gift of Your grace and the abundant blessings of Your favor. You know Rick's needs and in Your infinite wisdom, love and mercy we trust You to meet each one. Continue to grow us in faith and character as You continue to work in and through this precious man and his family. In Your Word, Simon from Cyrene helped You to carry Your cross, I thank you that you have allowed us to come next to Rick and his family and help carry this cross as well, through prayer. Hear our prayer now for complete healing of Rick, mind and body, now Lord, today. In Your precious Name I pray. . . Amen

Rick,
Each day we continue to pray for you. At our church our children's choirs do a program called Hymn Treasures where each month they learn an old hymn. Rebekah's hymn for this month is Great Is Thy Faithfulness. John and William are both singing it this morning and I stopped and listened to the words and wanted to share them. Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with Thee, Thou changest not, They compassions they fail not, As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be, Great is Thy Faithfulness, Great is Thy Faithfulness, Morning by morning new mercies I see, All I have needed Thy hand hath provided, Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me. When you get well we will have a concert of old hymns. We love you!

Dear Rick and Family-Having walked with my husband through cancer, I just want you to know that God is so good and His grace is sufficient moment by moment! As we went through cancer last year a friend reminded me as I was trying to figure out what would happen next and the future that..God gives grace for the moment not for the future because we aren't there yet! Receive that grace each moment today and feel His healing Presence surround you all as you trust Him for the miraculous. He is surely in that business-we need to keep asking!! Standing with you all! Robin Dill

I've never met any of you, however I was at mountain lake a few weeks ago and was touch when I heard the story. There are so few strong powerful voices for the lord not to mention such a young man, I pray that the lord, in all his great power and mercy would heal rick to the healthy man he was, so that all the days of rick's life he may be a testimony and glory God's awesome power everyday, to everyone who's heart is open to hear the word of God. I will await, be still.
Look forward to seeing rick sing when I come back in October (6-8).
praise the lord always!!!