Monday, March 14, 2011

Wishing for better days

Linda wanted me to post a little something. Seems like Victoria has a fever again, with high white blood cell count and high platelets..looks another infection of some sort. It seems like a replay of a month ago, but we are praying that its not. We are obviously disappointed... to say the least, as they were to come home today, but God had other plans. Pain, sorrow, tears, frustration, fear, impatience...all words that have been reality lately, but after wrestling in the quiet place with God....peace, assurance, quietness, trust are just as much a reality. Our  precious saviour is in the boat in the storm with us...it does seems like He sleeps, but He cares eversomuch, and He speaks peace to us in the storms of life. His delay is for His glory.  Thought I would put in some pics of "better days"
Our theme this month with our schooling is about praying in secret...um, coincidence? Lord, teach us to pray. Blessings on each of you. Bruce
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23 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Very sorry to hear about these new setbacks for Victoria and Linda. Praying for you all, I'm sure it's hard to be separated for so long. Hope you can get the whole team back together very soon.
    You have such a beautiful family.
    Julie Verworn

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  2. The McCannesMarch 14, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    We will continue to pray! So sorry to hear of Victoria's new hurdle. We were greatly rejoicing in her healing. May God receive greater glory through this!
    Love you all!
    The McCanne's

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  3. Annie WarkentinMarch 15, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Thinking of all of you this week and praying every day. Take courage, dear family.

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  4. David and CarolynMarch 15, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Praying for your sweet Victoria and that her fever goes down and the whole family. When something like this happens everyone is affected. We met you at Cornerstone before your son went to Alert. Praying!
    David and Carolyn

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  5. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    So sorry about the setback! We'll keep praying. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help.
    Camille K.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    We continue to pray for you all. You are all so special to our family. Our heart goes out to you during this long separation and these difficult days. We are encouraged by your example of perseverance and trust. We pray we will soon see you all reunited.

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  7. BonnyMarch 15, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Hi Linda (and family) - Victoria and your entire family are in my prayers! Not sure if you remember me - I went to CGN maaany years ago wtih you and your brother.

    thinking and praying for you all,

    Bonny (Korsmo) Clark

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  8. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    god is with ya through all this.. God guide the doctors and Linda and Bruce in the keep steeps to getting vIctoria home.. THE stanglands

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  9. The WolfordsMarch 15, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    We are praying for you all, as always :)

    "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." Ps. 27:5

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  10. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    I've been following Victoria's journey and pray for her and for your family whenever I think of it. Especially praying right now that she will recover quickly and get to go home! God bless you all!
    ~Amy Graves, Reno NV

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  11. GraceMarch 15, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I have never met y'all, but I know your niece Rachel and have been keeping up with Victoria through your blog when Rachel posts it to Facebook. I have been praying her and y'all! Just wanted to let you know! I cannot imagine how hard this has to be for all of you! I pray God's healing for your little one and for strength, peace, comfort, and rest for the rest of you! That you would feel His presence so close to you through all of this!
    Grace Cutler

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  12. KristyMarch 15, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Thinking of and praying for you all.

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  13. kbmclarenMarch 15, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    May the Lord order your steps. May you delight in His Way. May He uphold you with HIS Mighty hand!
    ~Caleb, Friend of Rachel, Hannah, and Daniel.

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  14. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Our hearts go out to you. We admire your faith and your perseverence as you go through these difficult days. I am so thankful for God's promise to work all things together for our good even when we cannot understand how that is possible. Your walk of faith has been a wonderful testimony of God's all sufficient grace in our times of need. We are praying for you. With love through Christ, The Pecks

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  15. missionarymommaMarch 15, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Praying for you. What a sweet little treasure. Praying that you will have the ears to hear the whisper of our Lord - even if that is different from the doctors.
    You have a beautiful family. Praying you will all be home soon.

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  16. TeresaMarch 15, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good..." We know these set backs can be trying. The Lord is not asleep and He does know what He is doing. His ways are always perfect! We may not always understand them now, however, we can each day accept His love and those around us and rest in His perfect peace and love! May you continue to feel His grace upon your lives. Linda is a remarkable woman. Linda may you feel the prayers of those around you and may you continue to have the peace that passes all understanding! We love you all and will continue praying for you and the family!

    With our continued prayers,
    The Garlicks

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  17. Bruce and Linda MittonMarch 15, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    How can I thank-you all for your encouragement?? I feel surrounded by your prayers and your love. I pray God will bless you all! Gratefully and Joyfully, (because our great God knows and cares), Linda

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  18. Zupke familyMarch 16, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Thankful to know that God knows about this new infection. We'll keep praying that going home to your family won't be too far away! Blessings to all especially Linda and sweet Victoria!
    Love, the Zupke's

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  19. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    We are continuing to pray for you all! We are disappointed to hear of Victoria's set back, but we know that "all things work together for good" and God can use this for His glory. Praise the Lord that your family is able, by God's grace, to shine as lights in this dark world! You are such a testimony of our loving, all powerful, and gracious God! We love you and pray that Victoria will be able to return home soon!
    Love In Christ,
    The Forsters

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  20. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    We continue to pray and thank God for your willingness to walk this path He has chosen for you. Caravetta Family

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  21. Jean BrodieMarch 16, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Our hearts ache for you as you go through this difficult journey but we are thankful that we know a Saviour who also travelled a difficult journey and feels your pain as He walks with you. Love hugs and prayers The Brodies

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  22. DavidsonsMarch 20, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    We wish Victoria was feeling better. She is a precious gift from God! We will keep your family in our prayers!! Sending you hugs!! The Davidson Family

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  23. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    glad she home.. God does answer prayers..

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