Friday, February 8, 2008
Friday
Good morning all. Not much to report today which is still a good thing. Shawna had a very stable uneventful day and evening. In the nurses words "she's coasting along just fine". She remains paralized by drugs and delicately kept under the level of consciousness. For that reason we are only allowed to look at her. We cannot talk to her or touch her as she comes into consciousness with stimulus. As a result a good freind of the family checked in on her last night regularly as we went to the wedding rehersal and a small "party" at the Poorts last night. They will continue to keep shawna under these same conditions today. The swelling is constantly going down as her kidneys continue to function properly. She required no blood products for the last operation and her blood remains in good shape. Again day by day we are strengthened by God's almighty power as he shows us how he is keeping his daughter in the palm of his hand like a precious pearl. We continue to be thankful for the prayers of the communion of saints as they lift Shawnas needs before His throne of grace. Yours in Christ. Al and Deb
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Good morning Al and Deb,
Wishing you all the best over the next days. Give Rebecca a big hug from me on her special day.
Still praying.
Love, Erica
Al and Deb and family
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. We pray that you may have a joyful time with the wedding, since it is one of the most amazing events in your life to be able to celebrate the marriage of your children. We also wish Shaun and Becky the Lord's Blessing on this special day and that you may be given the strength to enjoy it even with all the mixed emotions. We daily pray for Shawna's continued recovery and for strength and comfort from our Heavenly Father for you, her loved ones to deal with whatever is placed before you.With much love Andy and Deb and family
Al and Deb and family
Thanks for all the faithful updates on the blog. Its great to hear the progress, even though it may be only baby steps everyday! It is our prayer that you will continue to be granted strength each new day, and that the Lord will guide the hands of all the medical staff there. You continue to be in all our thoughts and prayers, and we pray that you may be lifted up in spirit each new day by the wonderful blessing of the communion of saints!
Wishing you all an enjoyable day on Saturday, that even among many mixed emotions, you may still enjoy the wedding, and make many memories together!
Never far from our thoughts, hearts, and prayers,
sincerly
Ryan and Amanda Boersema
Dear Bethlehem family, Hoeksema family, and other loved ones of Shawna,
We greatly appreciate your faithful, daily updates concerning the continuing care that Shawna receives as well as the evident progress in her situation. We also continue to commend you to our heavenly Father, that he may provide blessings in abundance for all your needs. Our prayers are offered on your behalf daily; may the pleas and hopes of our hearts be brought continually before God's throne through our Intercessor. May God be pleased to grant continual healing in Shawna's condition, and may His Name be glorified through complete dependence on His grace and mercy. Enjoy the wedding day tomorrow as all the preparations come to fruition, and may God surround you also on that day of celebration with His peace and assurance.
Sincerely,
Ryan Kampen & Jessica Bartels
Dear Bethlehem, Hoeksemas and all those who love Shawna:
Thank you SO much for keeping this blog updated. There are many, many people in the country following Shawna's progress and praying for her daily, and for you all. We wish you peace and confidence in the Lord's surrounding love and care.
John & Thea Heyink, London ON
Al, Deb and family.
We are thankful for on-going good reports on Shawna. Our Lord continues to watch over her as well as all those she loves.
We hope that you will be able to enjoy these next few days with Rebecca's wedding celebration. Your good friend who is keeping an eye on Shawna is a good friend to many people. We are blessed to count her among our friends, too.
You remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Arend and Willa Dale Smid
Just a small note to send you our best wishes and thoughts (from afar). Shawna and her family and friends continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Liefs,
Johan & Sandy Timmermans-Hoeksema
(The Netherlands)
Dear Al,Debbie & Fam.
.....thinking about you often, through the ups and downs. We continually lie Shawna's needs before him. May the Lord strengthen and uphold you all.
Congratulations Rebecca and Shaun!! May the Lord grant you a very blessed and joyful day tomorrow.
"Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests." Eph. 6:18a
Love, Pete, Jean & Boys
Al and Deb, Darryl and families,
We continue to pray for you all. May the Lord continue to grant progress and healing for Shawna and may He continue to grant you peace and trust in His Fatherly care. See you tomorrow!
Herman and Gerry Poort and family
Dear Al, Deb and loved ones of Shawna:
Every day we find a faithful update on Shawna's condition. We are all so grateful for this blog. It has brought many people all over the country, and even outside Canada together as saints in the Lord, interceding before the Father's throne. For her recovery and for strength and comfort for you all. We wish you all a beautiful day tomorrow. May it be a happy day for Shaun and Rebecca, and may you all rejoice in the goodness of the Lord.
with love from the van Ykens.
Dear Al & Debbie & Family:
As I was searching through one of my hymn books the other day, I came across this poem:
A Certain Uncertain Future:
"Wisely enough,
God does not let us skip ahead in the story of our lives,
but rather leads us page by page
to its understandalble conclusion in Him.
And so, as each of us faces an uncertain future, we can trust in God's promise as expressed by Jeremiah: "For I know the plans I have for you,"saith the Lord, "They are plans for good and not for evil, to give a future and a hope." -Pann Baltz
It is wonderful to know that our lives are all in God's hands! We continue to pray for all of you, and we pray that you also may have an enjoyable day tomorrow as you celebrate with Shaun and Becky. We wish them God's blessing as they begin their life together.
Love Ed and Jennifer and family
Dear Al and Deb and family,
Thank you for taking the time each day to update us on Shawna's recovery. We praise God each day we hear the little improvements being made, and thank Him for continuing to sustain you through these trials.
We pray that you will all have a wonderful day tomorrow, sharing in the joy of Shaun and Rebecca, knowing that Shawna remains in His hands. The last time I remember Rebecca was as a little flower girl at Erica's wedding. Tomorrow she is going to be the special one in the gorgeous wedding gown. May the Lord bless you all tomorrow, giving you each a special measure of His grace.
love, Peter and Petra, and boys
Your family continues to remain in our prayers. All the best tomorrow as you witness the marriage of 2 of God's Covenant children. Congratulations Shaun & Rebecca. Take care
Andrew & JoAnne DeBoer & kids
Dear Bethlehems and Darryl and Rebecca and Shaun
We are still thinking of you constantly and praying for the recovery of Shawna daily, as well as the continued strength for you all.
We would also like to wish Rebecca and Shaun a blessed day tomorow. May you still be happy to begin this new step in your life, even though there are still concerns with Shawna.
With love: John and Mary VanderHoeven, Chris DeBoer and Amanda VanderHoeven
We are still praying for you...all our best for you all tomorrow. May God's grace blanket the wedding ceremonies and keep you all well and joyful!
In Christ's love,
Brian and Lisa Vanderhout
Dear Bethlehem family
May God grant you all a blessed day tomorrow. Shawn and Becky may the Lord grant you a memorable day and His blessing over your marriage.
May the rest Shawna is getting benefit her. We continue to lay your needs before the Father's throne of grace.
Love Fred, Evelyn and James
Dear Al and Deb,
Wishing you a wonderful day today Rebecca and Shaun. We continue to pray for Shawna and we know that our Father's loving arms are around her and He continues to provide for all your needs. Thank-you for these updates.
Love Fred & Arlene and family
We wish you all the best on this day. You and your family are all in our thoughts and prayers. Maynard & Susan Smid
Dear Al and Deb & Darryl
We pray that our Gracious Father will continue to sustain you through these tumultuous days, and grant you the desire of your heart - recovery of your dear Shawna. But even more we pray that He grant you that serenity that only His children can enjoy, the peace of knowing that everything is in His control, and that's why we can have peace.
May that peace also allow you to have a joyous day today with Rebecca and your new son in law Shaun.
Continually with you in prayer,
Al and Diane Bergsma
Good morning/afternoon Al, Deb & family:
The Lord willing, may you have a wonderful celebration today as your daughter Rebecca is united in marriage to Shaun. Congratulations with this new phase in your lives.
Dennis, Marg & family
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