Ricks Thoughts

I was again woken up throughout the night praying for Rick and asking God to heal him. I am telling everyone I know to pray for Rick - even though none of us know you personally - we are joining with you before God. We love you.

Still - to God be the glory! Amen!!! God is still on the throne and Rick is in the middle of God's hands. Rick's family is in God's hands also.

Your spiritual family all over the world is holding you up in prayer!

Love, Howard, Karen, Joey, Josh, Jacob & Madison

Candi and Family,
I just got back from the Passion House meetings for community group leaders yesterday and was filled in by Louie and Shelly about all that is going on in your lives and with Rick. I've spent the last hour on this site. I'm speechless. Your faith in God at this time is truly amazing. I will be on my knees today praying for a miracle and worshipping with you.

Peace, Matt Metzger
Blackhawk Church
Madison, WI

We come rejoicing and singing, and CRYING OUT TO You,
can you hear the holy roar?
Oh, can you hear it?
It's the song of the redeemed
The pursuit of passion for the one who set us free
Oh, can you hear it?
We're crying out for more
Listen to our song
It's turning into a HOLY ROAR.

Abba, we come before you today waiting to see even more of Your will revealed. So much glory and fame has come to Your name through this and we praise You for that! Father, if it is your will, sweep through Rick's body and heal him! Let your healing and wonders be a tesatment to all around that have been working with Ricky. Bring his fever down, Great Healer. Bring peace and rest in his body. We pray in faith, Father, and we trust and know that Your will is going to be make known! We love You, Lord!

continuing to pray always for Rick and your family.

Leah

"The joy of the Lord is your strength." Nehemiah 8:10
I am clinging double fisted to this verse today.

Praying for Rick, Dr. Solomon and all of you! I stand with you.
In Him,
Pam

Sweet Candi,

I have not left my computer all morning. I echo the prayers posted from all those who love you and your family.

Lead us in worship, Candi. What are the songs that God is laying on your heart? List them. We will sing with you to make this a time of Praise and Worship for the One True God who is here with us...even when.

You are loved so much.
Edde

Loving and Praying for you today as every day
In Him, Joy

As I post this I am listening and singing "Even When" I feel that song is so perfect right now. I am woshiping God even when I do not understand his plan (as in right now!) I do trust him and. I pray and actually beg God to heal Rick of this RIGHT NOW!
I also lift Dr. Solomon to God for him to see God through Rick and you all at the hospital.

God is good... even when I dont understand
I WORSHIP you my GOD!

even when...

on my knees right now for Rick,
Kim

"Hasten, O God, to save me; O LORD, come quickly to help me...But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, 'Let God be exalted! Yet I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; Oh LORD, do not delay." Psalm 70:1, 4-5

David's prayer is my own for Rick and you. Your lives are a sacrifice of praise and worship, and an amazing testimony to our deliverer Jesus Christ.

We continue to pray for you all in this time of need. Please know how much of an impact Rick has on the community of North Forsyth as well as the entire world. Being a teacher at NFHS, it amazes me how many students stop by my room on a regular basis to ask about the updates, to use the computers to look at the website and listen to Rick's song over and over again, and to simply pray for their friend. Please stay strong and know that we are behind you and love you very much. God bless.

Father, we thank you for the work you have done in Rick's life, and the way you have saved him and changed him so that even in this you have used him for your glory. Lord we confess that we know that either in his life or death you will be glorified... but we plead that your glory will shown in the way you heal him.... when no medical science could. Jesus, we plead and beg for your mercy on Rick's life... that in this moment his fever would begin to go down. We believe you for it. To YOUR name ALONE be glory and honor. Amen.

Suzanne, Candi and family... we are still praying. Love and prayers, Melissa

We love you and are praying for you.

Lord, Father, we come before you today with heavy hearts. We raise our brother, Rick, up to you and ask you for a miracle healing for him. Be with Rick's family as they are on the frontlines of battle for him today. Post your angels with them, Lord. We rise up in battle against the spiritual attack they are facing. Give them control over the doubts that are trying to encroach and secure them in their faith for you, Lord. Wrap your loving arms around them and hold them tight in your embrace. Thank you for this beautiful day, another dawn and more precious time with Rick. Continue sustain him,Lord. Heal his broken body and knit together his family's broken spirits.
Thank you for your love Lord and your peace.
In Jesus precious and holy name,Amen.

We fight for Candi and your family. We love you,
Cari Kaufman

I am praying for all of you. Rick for your healing and your family in the midst of something so big.

Your faith in God at this time is truly amazing. I will be on my knees today praying for a miracle. You guys are so courageous! The Cote's

It is my honor to pray for Rick and Dr. Solomon. I am lifting you all up in prayer....

From the heart,
DeeDee

I am praying for you all, as I have continuously have. May God continue to grant you strength, peace, and comfort. We all love Rick so much. I rest only in the fact that God loves him more.
Tricia

Dear Father God,

We give You praise for You deserve it.
We give You praise for what You've done.
We give You praise for You are able.
We give You praise til we overcome.

We give You praise when the sun is shining.
We give You praise in the dark of night.
We give You praise when the battle rages.
We give You praise it it turns out right.

You are our Almighty God and You are still on Your throne. We come before you praying for complete and total restoration for Rick's. May every organ, cell, and system of his body come under submission to You and Your perfect design. We give You glory for all You've done in and through this very difficult time. May we continue to hope and persevere in this battle for Rick's life. We know, Lord, that the victory is Yours.

In Jesus' name we pray,

Amen

Psalm 5:1-3
Give ear to my words O Lord, consider my sighing. Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.

We are right here guys, praying and pouring our hearts out to the Father. We are hanging on every word from you, Bible in hand, praying scripture for our dear Rick. And praying that the Spirit will hover heavily over you all. I am on my knees!
Sha Wortman

We are thinking of you and praying with you today.

Dear Suzanne and family,
We are praying that you find peace in knowing that the King of kings and Lord of lords is right in the trenches with you today. You are not alone.
We are continuing to pray for Rick's complete healing, for the grace needed to embrace God's will, and that God will give wisdom and understanding to the doctors, not only about the steps needed to care for Rick, but also the steps needed to have a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Our hearts are full of compassion for you today. Know that you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.

Here's a BIG hug for you Suzanne. I love you. - Autumn

Rick,
We miss you and love you very much.

Chad and Autumn Ward

You are all in our hearts and on our minds 24/7. We will keep praying for the miracle!!!!
I just want to share a little story about my 8 year old with you that was a simple thing that touched me deeply. The other day she was spending the night at a friends house. We dropped her off and before we shut the door, even in all the excitement of spending the night and having fun, she yelled out.."Don't forget to pray for Rick" So not only are you in the hearts of those who understand, you are in the hearts of those who are still questioning everything ;)
God Bless,
The Rousheys

To the Precious Family of Rick,

Prayers are "shooting like rockets" to our heavenly Father on behalf of Rick. You are the most amazing family, blessed beyond words with love, strength and faith by our loving God and He is cradling all of you in his arms. The angels are truly with Rick during this critical time.
May God work a miracle for Rick TODAY ! Blessings to all of you.

RICK AND FAMILY
OUR HEART FELT PRAYERS GO UP DAILY FOR YOUR HEALING .ALSO FOR THE STRENGHT YOUR FAMILY NEEDS WE DO SERVE A MIGHTY BIG GOD I DONT KNOW YOU PERSONALY BUT MY DAUGHTER WAS A STUDENT OF YOUR MOMS (BOBBI CHAPMAN) GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WRAPED IN HIS LOVINGARMS
PS, WERE CAN WE BUY YOUR MUSIC IT IS SO TOUCHING
LOVE AND PRAYS MINDY MAURICE BOBBI CODY

We continue to pray for the strength you as a family and precious Rick need for today. We pray for Dr. Solomon and that he would have the wisdom that can only come from God and that he would continue to see God's glory revealed in Rick's life as he lies there. We love you all so very much and will continue to pray and trust God with Rick's life.

We love you all and Rick so very much.
Casey and Kacie

We are all praying with you and for you right now. We are carrying Rick, through our prayers, when he is not able to run the race on his own. We will carry him all the way to the finish line, whatever finish line God has set for Rick to be at. Our praise to God will be the kiss on his cheek that makes him feel better, our cries will carry him, and he WILL win the race. I know this is a very critical time now but I think this story helps explain what the body of Christ is doing for Rick right now.

At the Seattle Special Olympics, nine contestants, all physically or mentally disabled, assembled at the starting line for the 100 yard dash. At the gun, they all started out with a relish to run the race to the finish and win. All, that is, except for the one little boy who stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over a couple of times, and began to cry. The other eight heard the boy cry. They slowed down and looked back. Then they all turned around and went back...EVERY one of them. One girl with Down's Syndrome bent down and kissed him and said, "This will make it better." Then all nine linked arms and walked together to the finish line. Everyone in the stadium stood and cheering went on for several minutes. What matters in this life is more than winning for ourselves. What matters is helping others win, even if it means slowing down and changing our course.

Hebrews 12
"... and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross...Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and week knees. Make level paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed."

We still stand with you in prayer. Either way, God has the victory. I will continue praying for a healing. We will pray for the Dr. We will pray for His saving grace to be recieved by him. We know that God can and does do all things. We praise His name. We glorify you Father. We thank you for the blessing that you have given this precious family so far. We thank you for what this family has done to be a witness to others for you. They have stood strong father. Comfort them. Give them your unending peace and mercy. Let them rest in you oh,Lord.
Peace be with you,
Alicea Goddard

praying and singing with you all.

You are ALL in our prayers today.

Gerald & Sharon McAnally

Casting Crowns - Praise You In This Storm

I was sure by now
That You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining.

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
and takes away

I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise you in this storm

I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry
You raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find you

I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise you in this storm

I lift my eyes up to the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth

Candi,
Thank you for these updates. I continue to pray for Rick and your family today.

"My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth." - Psalm 57:7-11

One of my favorite songs is "He Will Carry Me" by Mark Schultz: "Even though I'm walking through the valley of the shadow, I will hold tight to the hand of Him, His love will comfort me. And when all hope is gone and I've been wounded in the battle, He is all the strength that I will ever need. He will carry me! He will carry me! He will carry me!"

I am on my knees again for Rick and you all. I am praising our Heavenly Father for who He is and am begging Him for Rick's healing. He hears all of our cries!

May you continue to feel our Savior carrying you during this time and our Father holding you gently in His arms.

Blessed be the name of the Lord!
Lynne

Precious family..

Stand fast and see the salvation of the Lord. Take these words and hold them close to your heart.

I wil bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34: 1

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

Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!Psalm 34: 8

The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. Psalm 34: 15
The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of their troubles. Psalm 34:17

The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit.
Psalm 34:18
And finally, King David's prayer for faith in the midst of trials: Psalm 40

I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me,and heard my cry.
He also brought me up out of the horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set me feet upon a Rock, and established my steps.
He has put a new song in my mouth--Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, and will trust in the Lord.

Father God, we give you Praise for this day, a day of salvation. Thank you Jesus for the unconditional love you have shown through your trip to Calvary. You alone are worthy of all praise and thanksgiving. Father God, you are in control and we trust in your untimate will for Rick and this family. I pray that the overwhelming love and comfort of the Holy Spirit engulf each and every one of you as the day unfolds and God reveals his will for this day.

In Him,

Sonya

Praying for Rick and for Dr. Solomon. God bless you all.

Love,
Anna

I haven't stopped praying yet, and I have no plans of stopping any time soon. God hears our cries, I can only pray that our will is His will!

Candi-
I woke up so early today and the moment I woke up I realized that I needed to stay awake and just seek be with Jesus, I flipped on my computer and went out to the balcony at Biola and looked into the sky and just began to break. I am hoping for the most today. I am hurting for you for sure and know that I love you so much and don't want to see your hurt anymore. I feel like I am five again and asking God to protect something. I want him to protect your brother and heal him. I am so thankful for knowing you. This situation has brought me so much closer to God. I am blessed to know and humbled to be apart of your and Jonathan's life. Again and again I will say this, thank you. I know that your impact on my life is a porotion of the impact that Ricky has had on others life.
Someone asked me the other day what had changed about me. They told me that I seemed more love and more alive. I think that a lot of this has to do with the presence that you and Jonathan bring. I am beyond certain that Ricky's presence brings this to so many and more. Thank you for offering that to people Candi...

God I pray for Ricky right now. God PLEASE in the name of Jesus would you heal him? God we have questions that are uncertain and we want to understand, but we give them to you and we ask daddy that you would be glorified. Jesus thank you for Rick. I pray that your blood would sustain his heart Jesus. God I ask that you would let his fever go down and that you would give the doctors wisdom. Jesus put something on his heart like never before. Jesus I pray that he would come before you and worship you Jesus...

We are so needy and desperate for you Jesus..We Love

You’re arriving with the sound of thunder and rain,
You’re arriving in the calm of the wind and the waves
You’re arriving in the glow of a burning flame, a burning flame

Praise awaits You at the dawn when the world comes alive
Praise awaits You in the darkness and shines in the light
Praise awaits You with a song of love and desire, love and desire

Here comes the King, all bow down
Lift up your voices unto the Lamb
He is the King, all bow down, all bow down

You are coming again like a thief in the night,
You are coming again with a shout from the sky
You are coming again to take away Your bride, to take away Your bride

You are the King, all bow down
Lift up our voices unto the Lamb
You are the King, all bow down, all bow down

I am praying for all of you today. I pray that Rick will be healed today. I pray for wisdom and compassion from Dr. Solomon that he will do all he can to help Rick . I pray for Rick's precious family and Suzanne. I pray that God will give you peace and comfort today. You are all so courageous and full of faith. You are a blessing to all who know you. Rick, we miss you so much and want you back with us. I thank God for you every time I think of you. God is great and his will is perfect. I love you all very much.
Lindsay L

Candi-
It was hard to read your update today through my tears, but I give God the glory!! I am praying and singing for Rick and for God to put his loving arms around your whole family. We love you and know that God is in control! We just give Him all the praise and worship. Rick and your family are our constant prayer today.
Leonard and Vicki Lowe

I'm at work and praying continually. I put in a mercyme cd and it started on #10 when it normally would start on #1. This is the chorus.

But I gotta keep singing
I gotta keep praising Your Name
You're the one that's keeping my heart beating
I gotta keep singing
I gotta keep praising Your Name
That's the only way I'll find healing
Can I climb up in Your lap
I don't wanna leave
Jesus sing over me
I gotta keep singing
Oh, Your're everything I need
And I gotta keep singing

Keep singing Rick!

Dear Rick, Suzanne and Pearson Family...our family is with you and lift you all up in prayer. We lift up the entire team of doctors, nurses, and other caregivers. We pray they see your incredible love for our awesome God and get a glimpse into the promise He holds for all of us. To God be the glory and His will be done.

We love you and are here for you always!!

Jenny and John-MLC

Candi, we hear you. We're worshiping alongside of all of you out in California. You are being covered all over this world. Be encouraged by that.
Please let this family know where your prayers are being sent from! Bless them with them with the fact that prayers and praises are being sung all over this country and world:

Joining you from
Fort Irwin, California!

Candi,

I am praying for Rick and Dr. Soloman! Our hearts are heavy. I don't know how else to say it. Please, Dear Lord, deliver Rick from this illness.
Oh Lord, my God, to you I give my hope
Oh Lord, my God, in you I put my trust
Much, much love,

Shelley

Family-
Even as a student pastor I don't remember ever praying as fervently as I do now. You are constantly on my mind day and even night. I pray for the peace that can only come from the one who holds our future. Know you are wrapped in our prayers and always in the forefront of our minds.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.

Father, continue to surround Rick. Please bring his temperature down. Father put your healing hand all over his body. I praise you with all that is in me. Blessed be Your Name!

Family, He is holding you all in His arms today.

We just want to hold you guys right now,but since we can't we have asked the LORD to do it. We are so sorry you are facing this and for so many days and weeks. We are still praying for GOD to give you your miracle,and for HIM to be glorified in all of this...HE already has as Shannon has pointed out.GOD is kind and compassionate and shows HIS mercy on HIS children.We know HE is worthy of praise in all situations.Thank you all for sharing your faith with us,...we are so priviledged to be a part of joining in prayer with you all.
We continue to pray and stand in agreement with you all for GOD to heal and restore Rick completely. May GOD continue to give you the strength you need and bring you closer and closer to HIM every moment...We will not stop praying ...and in HIM we put our trust....

in CHRIST we pray, Chris & Jennifer Forte & Jan Craig

I am praying for God's healing power. Even though the doctors say its impossible, we know that it is POSSIBLE for Him. May God bless you all.

Freedom Key

Oh, Lord, THANK YOU THANK YOU for the faith of Candi, Suzanne, and all of Rick's family. It amazes me how they encourage the rest of us even as they struggle simply by trusting in You so completely. Lord, I join them in their prayers this morning for Rick's doctors and for the healing of his body. We know you are all-powerful, and we are anxious to see You work! Finally, Lord, I pray that Your glory will shine as your will is done. "And all will see how great, how great is our God!"

Dear family,

I am praying with you as well as for you. I pray for God’s guidance through all your decisions and that you have peace that can only come from God.

For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion; in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. Psalms 27:5

We love you all,

Cheryl

our family will be praying and praising God with you all day.

Throughout the night, our Faithful God woke me up...reminding me of memories of your sweet son, brother, friend, fiance...of times that i was upset or just countnt seem to smile...and your Rick seemed to always be there...making me laugh...i remember Rick and Suzanne patiently teaching me how to play poker one night at rick and rodney's house..(suzanne a bit more patiently than Rick :) I am so happy that i am blessed to know Rick and I have not been able or wanted to get up off of my knees! We are all on our faces...be blessed, my brothers and sisters...for no matter what, we have the ultimate victory!

I am praying, That God lay His healing hands on Rick, and take the illness away, and for strength, wisdom, courage, love and faith for this huge family.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
- John 14:27

Luke 18:1
"Then Jesus told His disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up."

Ok - that's what we are doing here at BigStuf. Praying and not giving up.

We love all of you. Hang in there!

Candi, I continue to pray for your precious brother and your sweet family. Your faith is a testimony to all who visit this site. I will pray for Dr. Solomon today as he cares for Rick, and will continue to ask the Great Physician to give us a miracle.

Lifting you up in prayer, Cherie Crabtree

Sweet Pearson Family, Your family of song and music have brought Bob and I so much comfort in our journey with Christ. We are in prayer for all of you. You are aloways with us and like so many when I am wakened at night my heart and mind go right to Rick and my prayers begin. We don't have all the answers but we now God can see the big picture and he has the best plan ever. Please take comfort in that and also knowing we love your family very much. I know what this walk is like and it is very heard. Please know that we know how your heart hurts. We are here for you always. With all our love and Gods strength we are praying for you all. God Bless Jackie

I pray right now for this Dr. Solomon,that even with a name such as his,that God would give him supernatural wisdom beyond the natural abilities. Father, You and only You know the answer to this riddle, but Lord even as You gave Daniel the wisdom and the ability to give answers, Lord I know You are able to do this for Rick. Even through Dr. Solomon. Precious Lord, please intervene on Rick's behalf. You can go where no other can go. Father, in Jesus'Name, speak Your life's breath into his brain. Give life to the reactors that are shut down. Cause his brain to fight against this fever in Jesus' Name! Precious Lord, on Elaine,Candi, Haley, Billy and the family's behalf, O Lord, come with Your mighty healing anointing and lift Rick up in Jesus' Name! Let Your HOLY STRENGTH and POWER PERMEATE THAT ROOM IN JESUS' NAME! ELECTRIFY THAT ROOM WITH YOUR PRESENCE, O LORD! BY THE POWER of YOUR SPIRIT! AMEN!
with love,
Brenda Holmes (Melissa's Mother)

Praying for you ALL and resting in knowing God has His hands on Rick, Suzanne, and your whole loving, wonderful family.

Candi and family,
Still praying, still believing . . . God is so good! Our family loves you all more than words could say. We stand in agreement with you during this time of need.

Beau, Jennifer, Leia
Tommy, Kathy, Steven, Zach, and Lydia

You are all in our thoughts and prayers today. We love you all. Love, the Steadham family, the Manning family, and the Lynn family

Still praying...

My heart is constantly crying out to God on your behalf! I am tripping over myself every morning to get to the computer for an update. The evidence of Rick's long reaching ministry is so obvious. As I read the words to these songs I can see him standing there at Mt Lake singing his heart out and you can tell by the look on his face how much he loves his Heavenly Father. He hears us singing with him but he doesn't really think about us being there because he is standing in the throne room of the only One who is worthy of our praise. He draws us into not just the songs but a state of worship, a place of awe and adoration for our Lord and we are changed in a moment. Not because of who Rick is but because he loves the LORD so completely. I believe with my whole heart that satan hates Rick and the incredible gift that God has given him and he wants him to remain silent. Unfortunately for him Our God will not be defeated!! Rick sings on in our hearts and our spirits and we will NOT stop praising OUR AWESOME FATHER with Rick leading the charge and we will shout to the heavens that OUR GOD is an AWESOME GOD!!
Please know that I never stop lifting up this sweet vessel that we know belongs to the One who made him. My four precious children and I lift him up throughout the day and into the night and we believe God for a miracle and yet I know we are all watching one unfold before our eyes. We love you all and will not stop Praising God with you!!

MaryKay, Noah, Carson, Bailey, Mackenzie Richardson

I played the "I Believe" CD on my way to work this morning and felt peaceful. Rick and family,you are amazing - prayers are directed towards the soothing of hearts as this day unfolds. God is with you, you can feel His presence all around. His love is pouring out and comforting you, He is holding Rick as He completes His Plan. Miracles do happen and faith in them is what we all have. May God bless each and every one of you today in His own way as this difficult time has come upon you. When you make the decision as to what to do, know that you have been guided towards it with so much love. As for Dr. Solomon, God will reach him and He will grant him wisdom to do and say the right things. This is my prayer today.

Love,
Elaine

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

We are praying for Rick, his doctor, and all of you today.
David and Wendy

Our hearts break after reading this post, but yet we are filled with strength from your faith and love of the Lord you have shown since the beginning of this website. Rick has impacted our family’s life in so many ways…..our love of Mountain Lake is partly due to Rick's musical talent and beautiful voice. He has lived the example of how God wants us to live while we are on this Earth……we now need to follow his example.
We love you and you are constantly in our family’s prayers!!
Rick, Mary Jo, Mary Elizabeth and Ashley

Heavenly Father, We ask for complete healing of Rick's body. We ask that this healing be done on earth. Hold him and his loved ones in your loving hands and we pray for your will to be done. Amen.

Suz, Candi & family,

The doctors may not know what else to do for Rick but our Creator does. He alone is the author of our lives and knows the outcome of this great trial we are all sharing with you. I know that my God is in total control & trust that He will be gorified in all of this, He already is!!! I am on my knees before our Heavenly Father petioning for Ricky's complete recovery while at he same time praying for God's perfect will. Here is some scripture my Jesus showed me this a.m.

Ps. 33
1) Let the godly sing joy to the LORD, for it is fitting to praise Him.
2) Praise the LORD with melodies on the lyre; make music for Him on the ten-stringed harp.
3) Sing new songs of praise to Him;
play skillfully on the harp and sing with joy.
4) For the word of the LORD holds true,
and everything He does is worthy of our trust.
5) He loves whatever is just and good,
and His unfailing love fills the earth.
6) The LORD merely spoke,
and the heavens were created.
He breathed the word,
and all the stars were born.
7) He gave the sea its boundaries
and locked the oceans in vast reservoirs.
8) Let everyone in the world fear the LORD,
and let everyone stand in awe of Him.
9) For when He spoke, the world began!
It appeared at His command.
10) The LORD shatters the plans of the nations
and thwarts all their schemes.
11) But the LORD's plans stand firm forever;
His intentions can never be shaken.
12) What joy for the nations whose God is the LORD,
whose people He has chosen for His own.
13) The LORD looks down from heaven
and sees the whole human race.
14) From His throne He observes
all who live on earth.
15) He made their hearts,
so He understands everything they do.
16) The best-equipped army cannot save a king,
nor is great strength enough to save a warrior.
17) Don't count on your warhorse to give you victory-
for all its strength, it cannot save you.
18) But the LORD watches over those who fear Him,
those who rely on HIs unfailing love.
19) He rescues them from death
and keeps them alive in times of famine.
20) We depend on the LORD alone to save us.
Only He can help us, protecting us like a shield.
21) In Him our hearts rejoice,
for we are trusting in His holy name.
22) Let your unfailing love surround us, LORD, for our hope is in you alone.

In Christ alone,

Lisa

I am remimded to pray without ceasing every time I look at my braclet. Rick has been even more in the forefront of our hearts since last night. We agree with all that has been posted and offer our worship of our great God knowing that He is in complete control of the situation. His choosing is the path - even though we're not sure where it leads. Praise Him! The Almighty King!

Oh Great God hear our cry! Please heal Rick and bring him through this battle! We pray earnestly for complete restoration! We give you all the glory, Lord, no matter what happens!!

I will follow no other!
I will not be swayed!
I will choose to serve you, My God
Forever, for all of my days!

In Jesus' healing, holy name we ask these things!

Love you all so desperately!
Jen, John and Seth Carrozza

When peace like a river attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll.
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
"It is well. It is well with my soul."

My sin, O the bliss, of this glorious thought.
My sin, not in part, but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more.
Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord, O my soul.

Then Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight.
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll.
The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend.
Even so, it is well with my soul.

It is well with my soul.

You are the Lord
The famous one, The famous one
Great is Your name in all the earth
The Heavens declare
You're GLORIOUS
Great is Your name beyond the earth

For all You've done and yet to do
With every breath I'm praising You
Desire of the nations and every heart
YOU ALONE ARE GOD
YOU ALONE ARE GOD

You are the Lord
The FAMOUS ONE, FAMOUS ONE
Great is Your name in all the earth
The Heavens declare
YOU'RE GLORIOUS, GLORIOUS
Great is Your FAME beyond the earth

The morning star is shining through
And every eye is watching You
Revealed by nature and MIRACLES
You are beautiful
You are beautiful

I'm face down again today! My heart is heavy, but I know that no matter what the outcome of this our Father will be getting all the Glory! So many songs are in my mind this morning, this was one of the first. I'm singing these over and over. I pray for complete restoration of Rick. I'm praying for you all as a family with decisions that you will need to be making. I am also praying for the doctors today as well. Shannon, thanks again for your post last night. I don't think it could've been said any better. Blessed be the name of the Lord, BLESSED BE YOUR NAME!
You alone are Father, and You alone are good.
You alone are SAVIOR, and You alone are good.

In full prayer and worship-
Heather

Lord, we trust You. We know that this could be the climax of the story! We know you are preparing events and hearts for Your glorious victory. We know that hope is "confident expectation", so we confess our confident expectation that Rick is fighting at the sides of angels whose swift swords are turning away the enemy's hosts. Lord, strengthen him and bear him throught this battle. You are worthy. Praise Your name.

Candi, Suzanne, and family,

I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for your family today and everyday!

In Christ,
Breanne Dawkins
Mountain Lake Church

Dear Sweet Mom, Rick's Sisters, and dear Suzanne,

Alot of scriptures have been read, Godly counsel has been given, But the emptyness is huge! If there were no fear of God's judgement you would openly say that you are madd at God! Can I say that I am... I loved Rick, respected Rick and always looked forward to the times that I would see him when Gail and I would come to town. I like all of you "expected" God to heal Rick. God you have done it before, your word say's that you only do things to bring you glory, Candi you stated many of these things that have brought God glory through this, yet, no healing came. Every time I get madd at God, I tell him. God then proceeds to take me to the "wood shed" yet he usually gives me some thoughts as to why. Not always, and maybe they are not the reason, yet they are thoughts as I go through this spiritual confusion. Rick sang the song previously played on your web site - Even when I don't understand. Many of us say we love God, but seldom do we have to prove it. I believe God said to Rick and to all of us to PROVE IT! In the book of Matthew, James and John's mother ask Jesus to allow her son's to sit at his right and left, Jesus responed to her and them in Matthew 20:22, You don't know what you ask...It appears as though we did not know what we were asking. So I am confused as to what to ask for except for his comfort and grace as all of you go through this spiritual confusion. I know that in times like this in my past, when I have been madd at God, it sidelined me until I went to God and told him that I am madd and I needed a word from him! One word.... One ray of sunlight...given by God may sustain you till the next word or ray of sunlight. Gail and I have, and will continue to pray to God for all of you. We don"t pretend to know the pain that you are in right now. It is my hope that today I would be able to wrap my arms around each of you and tell you personally that I love you! Tim and Gail Padron (Kacie's Parent's)

TO RICK'S FAMILY,
I JUST GOT NEWS THAT RICKY WAS SICK AT ALL AND I'M WRITING TO SAY YOUR ALL IN OUR PRAYERS AND THAT IF YOU NEED ANYTHING JUST LET US KNOW, KEEP YOUR HEADS UP AND NEVER STOP BELIEVEING THAT ITS FOR A REASON.....OUR PRAYERS AND LOVE FROM BACK HOME AND FROM ME IN TAMPA.

GOD BLESS YOU RICK AND ALL THE JOY YOUR PUT ON THIS EARTH.

KIMBERLY (DUNSFORD) ALCALA

TO RICKS FAMILY

I FOUND OUT NOT THAT LONG AGO THAT RICK WAS ILL AND THEN RECIVED WORD THAT HE WAS LIFTED UP INTO HEAVEN! HE WAS ALWAYS A JOY TO BE AROUND AND I'M SURE THAT HE IS SINGING WRITE NOW IN gOD HEAVENLY CHOIR! ALWAYS REMEBER GOD IS THERE AND HIS ARMS ARE OPEN WIDE FOR YOU! YA'LL ARE IN MY PRAYER'S!

BE BLESSED!!!!!!