Ricks Thoughts

Augh.(deep sigh) I know this news is discouraging for you. Hugh and I are about to pray. Thank you for the update.
Hollie

I've been praying since this morning when I got the 2nd message. I'll continue to do so. May God be with all of you.

God Bless Rick Pearson!

I LOVE YOU RICK!!

vinny

Dear Rick and Family,
We are so sorry to hear all the new turns that Rick has taken in the past 24 hours. We have been staying updated through our Youth Pastor(Wade Allen, CBC Church)and through the website. Please know that you are in our prayers, as well as in many of our friends that have never even met Rick. We know God is working through all of this to heal Rick and keep the family in His comforting arms at all times. We will continue to pray for Rick's healing and wait to hear updates as they are posted.
Rick has been an inspiration to so many in our Youth Group as we have traveled to Big Stuf each summer for many years. My daughters have a picture from 2 years ago at Big Stuf which Rick so kindly posed with them for. It is framed in their bedroom and they are reminded daily of Rick's need for prayers as they see it. Rick is a true hero in the work he has been doing all for the glory of God and his kingdom. We know that God is not finished with him yet and we will continue to pray for all of you.

In His Precious Name,
Betsy, Craig, Taylor, and Paige Martin
CBC Church, Springfield, IL

Dear Rick and family and friends - Prayers are being lifted up for you by so many that do not even know you. I feel very connected to this traumatic situation as I had leukemia years ago.
"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neigher are your ways My ways, " declares the Lord. "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8
It is so hard to understand, but He truly is in control. I will continue to intercede for each of you! shari

Rick...I praying for you and I am staying update.
We were always each others wingman. Whether, discussing girls, life or through tough times. This is a tough time. I know this is hard but I am with you just like when we were little, God is with you. God is doing something so Great.....through this pain. He will honor your faithfulness, Ricky!!! I can not wait to see you!!
I love you cuz!!!
Joshua Don Davis

Will called w/ this web page and info and I am most definitely praying. Ya'll are all great and I KNOW Rick is so close to God that while I am kinda in shock I can also rejoice that God can bring Rick totally out of all this. My hugs are there w/ all of you. And if I can do any any thing please let me. Deena

We continue to pray for Rick - the Holy Spirit is still present even in this darkest hour! Please know that our hearts are constantly with Rick and the family.

To Him who is able to do above and beyong what we ask...we love you Rick!

Mike, Von, Philip and Alyson Rogers

Continuing to pray for you and Rick - may the Healer put His touch on Rick and bring him back to full health!

i just wanted to say that i pray hard for you every night and that God can bring the best out of the worst situation and found a verese for you all to read. psalms 30.

We just wanted to let you know our family is praying for yours! And praying for Rick! Even the smallest voices in our family (Toryn 2) prayed at lunch for "wick to feel better rearry soon"
On our knees.
Mike and Jen Tamborello

Rick, Candi and Family,

I just checked in and wanted to let you know that I am lifting you all up to our God in whom I know your confidence stands firm. I ask that He grant you that amazing "peace that passes understanding" that only He can give! You continue to be an encourage to all who come here to check on Rick. Your family is such a testimony to the fact that God is good...all the time.

Love,
Mel

To Rick and Family....

Rick you have impacted my life more than you know...During my short time at Mountain Lake I watched you and saw your heart to everyone you met.....Thank you for being such a servant and a lover of Jesus!! My life will be forever blessed because of who you are and who Christ is through you!! Thank you for making me want to be more like Christ!! I am praying for you and your family! "I thank my God for you in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now" Philippians 1:3-5

We are with you all in thoughts and prayer today.

Hang in there Rick, we are on our knees for you and your family. GOD BLESS YOU

Rick-
My son and I are praying for you. I know as we all pray God has His arms wrapped tightly around you, and as Shawn said so well, "God, loves you more than all of us". He is in control. I pray for your family and suzanne, their strength and faith are an inspiration to us all.

We are praying for Rick in Athens, GA. We are thinking of you all!!

Rick, Suzanne and Family,
You all are in our prayers! I ask that God continue to give you strength and wisdom as Rick goes through this operation. Rick we admire your faithfullness and your LOVE for the Lord. You have a special way of touching people through your amazing voice. May the Heavenly Father touch you with his healing hands. Get Well Soon. We Miss and Love You!!!
Shannon and Jeffery, thank you so much for all you updates and posting:)

Pearson Family,
Rick is being lifted up by so many brothers and sisters in Christ right now, that may not even know him, but are willing to pray their hearts out for him. Calls have been made constantly around the Turpin household today lifting Rick up in prayer continuously. Be hopeful, each one of you, for God has an amazing plan. We love you all and are praying endlessly!

In Him,
Jane

Rick, Suzanne and Family,
You all are in our prayers! I ask that God continue to give you strength and wisdom as Rick goes through this operation. Rick we admire your faithfullness and your LOVE for the Lord. You have a special way of touching people through your amazing voice. May the Heavenly Father touch you with his healing hands. Get Well Soon. We Miss and Love You!!!
Shannon and Jeffery, thank you so much for all you updates and postings:)

Rick, your in my prayers buddy;) hope you get better. Just want to say I love you

We are praying. We will not stop.
To God be the glory. Unified as a body in our praise.
Rick we love you.
Pam, Randy, Molly and Maggie

i am so sorry.

Ummm.... I really don't know what to say. I have been praying for you since bigstuf and i thought it would be over by now. I guess i was wwrong. But I guess that's what everyone thought. Every night and morning when i do quiet time, i pray that you'll get better soon and that one day soon you'll be back on the stage singing live like you were dying. That really got to me. Please get better soon. We all love you and want to see you. To Suzanne, just hang in there. I believe it will all be over soon. You are in my prayers as well. Rick, God is in control and loves you more than anyone in the world. Keep going and hold on.
Danielle

Jeremiah 32:17,26-27 - "Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.........Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah: 'I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?"

We are praying for you! May the God of healing, grace, power and comfort sustain each of you right now!
Blessings!
The Driskell's

The fact that the drs feel that Rick can tolerate a surgical procedure is great news. This may be our miracle. Peace to you all.
Sara Laura Strub's sister Cindy's Mom in law.

I am a friend of Lindsay and Louie Louvoy in Mobile, Alabama. I have been praying for you and have posted information in our 24 hour prayer line at church. The Great Physician is still in the healing business. BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD.PSALM 46:10.

Rick, just keep singing "You Are Amazing God" this is your song and my prayers lift you up to Him and His healing.

Love,
Elane

We love you all and are praying for you.
For nothing is impossible with God. Luke 1:37

God Bless
Troy, Jodi, Sydni, and Randy

Haley, Candi , Suzanne and Family
I am keeping up dated by the website even while at school. Thank you for your postings. My roommate and I were on our knees fighting for your family for Rick. He weighs heavy on our hearts. We prayed for peace, love, protection of angels and healing. We will continue to fight with you. May the peace of God guard your hearts and strength your bodies.

Ricky, Suzanne and Family,

I always wish that there was something that I could say...something that I could do to make everyone's worry...everyone's pain go away. There is, however, nothing in my power that can do that. The last half of James 5 verse 16 simply states, "The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." This verse explains that when righteous people make their requests fervently known to God through prayer that it will be effective. God will do as He wills, but there have been occasions where petitions have changed God's mind. Moses interceded for the Israelites as they wondered in the wilderness. God wanted to wipe them all out, but Moses pleaded with God, and He changed His mind. Abraham spoke with God in attempts to keep Him from destroying Sodom if only he could find a few righteous people...God would have saved the city as He told Abraham He would, but Abraham did not find those few people in the city. In the same opening of James, the inspired writer mentions Elijah's prayer for drought. God granted his request, and it did not rain for three years until Elijah prayed again for rain.

My point in all of this is that God listens to righteous prayers and takes action. There are many righteous people fervently praying for Ricky...We all pray that it avails much.

As I mentioned, there is nothing that I can say...But I know that something from His inspired word can bring comfort when nothing else can.

From things I’ve heard from you and read, all of you believe in the power of prayer. It helps at times to be reminded.

We have not stopped praying since we heard about Ricky, pleading that he gets better. May His will be done.

We love you, Ricky. Suzanne, you’re a wonderful person…and we love you too. I hope to know you better in the future. Elaine, Billy, and Big Sisters, we love you all too.

You are in our prayers, and we are asking many others to pray as well.

There are brothers and sisters in Italy pleading for Rick's healing. God is a faithful and loving father, may His will be done.

Jeffery and Shannon - Thank you so much for the updates. God bless you!

In Him,
Kristin
'Bookstore'

Hey Suzanne and Rick

I just wanted you both to know that I am thinking of you and you are constantly in my prayers.
"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all."
II Thesselonians 3:16

Rick, Elaine & family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers constantly. God has laid you on my heart to pray continuously for you each day since I heard you were in the hospital. God has great plans for you.

Love, Nancy

Our hearts go out to all of you in deepest love. As we pray we are reminded of Job 23..."Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold." Love Eternal, Aunt Bre and Uncle Kevin

Dear Rick,

We are praying for you and your family. The faith, strength, and positive attitude your family holds is truly inspiring! You are loved, not only by your biological family, but by your spiritual family too! God is your strength and he will never leave you. Our prayer is that God will heal your body and that He will be glorified through it all. God works for the good of those who love him, who have called according to his purpose Romans 8:28.

Ricky and the family I love you all so much. I actually just got the news. You all have always been a second family to me and my heart is with you. I have been praying for you since I found out. It is hard to find words to say in a time like this but know God will never fail you. Love you Sarah Hayman

Praying for all of you.

hey rick im praying for you i'm in coach josh davis is bible class so you wouldnt know me but this is taylor nichols and i hope you feel better rick and your in my prays and hope you feel better