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Jeff, Amy, Ben, & Lauren -
Just want you to know that you have people all over the country praying for you! You are on all of our hearts and in all of our prayer chains.
Your story has really touched us. We can't imagine what you are going through, but it is such a blessing that you know the Lord, have an incredible family, and so many friends praying for you. Please stay strong and know that you are not alone in this.
We pray that God will comfort you and give you his strength. The Landskov Family Seattle, WA
jeff, amy, lauren & ben, we have been checking mike's blog daily for updates and wanted you to know how much you are all in our prayers. hopefully, amy will continue to get stonger each day and will be back home with the family soon. our love and prayers to you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys all the time.
As you know Grandpa Chew was huge family man. I know he is looking down on you with all his love from heaven. Whenever there were tough times like this, I think we can all hear him saying "Shit pauline!" He was a figher and I know he is rooting you guys on to get through this.
All our love, Mike, Steph, Maddie and Kenzie (Josie too!)
I wasn’t able to go to the hospital with Josh to visit you on Friday. He came home amazed by your strength and the sense of humor that you are able to maintain in the midst of all of this. He asked his brother whose at a large church in Texas to put you on their prayer chain...so you can take comfort in knowing that some Texans in the Bible belt are praying for you :)
My mom suffers from chronic illness & spends most nights awake. She is unable to do much, but she is a woman of prayer. I’m sure throughout this process, sleep may evade you as well & the nights might be particularly difficult. I just wanted you to know that my mom is praying for you through the night....
When life throws an obstacle in our path we find a strength within ourselves to overcome and persevere. Your strength is in your love for each other, your family and friends, and your tremendous faith in God.
I have no experience with brain surgery, but I’ve had a fair amount of minor surgeries and I know the medicated fog of post-op life can be a hazy blur broken into segments of Pain and No Pain. If there is anything I can do (I know you’ve probably heard this a thousand times in the last few days), please, please let me know.
As many believers, I love the Psalms and find that reading through them often provides a sense of peace and comfort. I thought I’d send along a few that have done that for me:
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." (Ps 46:1)
"Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me: You will stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand will save me. The LORD will perfect (or “complete”) [it] for me; Your mercy, O LORD is forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands." (Psalm 138:7,8)
As a past graduate student of biblical history and literature, I can’t read these verses/passages without knowing that the human psalmist(s) composed these consoling words in the religious and political climate of monarchic Israel, but I know these words later provided comfort to suffering Judeans who found themselves in exile, and still later to the persecuted Church in Roman times. May these beautiful and timeless words reach through the centuries and bring comfort to you as well, a woman, wife, and mother who may need now to be reminded of God’s steady and constant presence during this time of great distress and pain.
I’ve often been lax in my prayer life (my grandmother was the “prayer warrior” of the family who kept a journal and scribbled a star next to each answered entry), but your situation has weighed heavily, and I confess, I’ve offered up more prayers for you and your family in the last week than I have in almost a lifetime (okay, an exaggeration, but still). I will continue to pray often for you and the family as you heal.
May you experience a profound sense of divine presence and grace during this ordeal.
B’berachot, cara castro
"Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul And sings the tune without words And never stops at all." --Emily Dickinson
Thank you Amy for emailing me to let me know what's going on for you and your family. After reading your email about 100 times today I was finally able to check out the full story on the blogs. It's SO hard to take in and begin to imagine what these days have been like for you guys.
I will continue to follow your progress and journey and will be praying along with you every step. I know God will be faithful to walk this with you. I am encouraged already by your faith in the midst of struggle.
I will think of you often...especially when I throw in Lisa Loeb "Firecracker"...an oldie but a goodie!
Hola Chica, Amy my amazing friend! I am praying for you and will have my local church here in Ireland praying too. You are so strong and beautiful. Jeff, I know you know, but I'll tell you anyway: You are married to one of the finest ladies on the planet. Trusting in God's divine plans and praying for a speedy recovery. Your friend for life, Jenni Deas Miller (and family)
Amy, Just heard today about your news from Andre. You came to mind two days ago and I prayed for you, and now I know why! I'm praying for your recovery, as well as for Jeff and the kids.
We haven't caught up in a while, but Jon and I are moving next month to the Bay Area. Jon just accepted a position as an Associate Pastor at a church in Los Altos. We have two kids now, Mark (who is 3) and Rachel (who turned 1 in January).
We'll keep updated via this blog and will be praying for you.
Hello everyone, I just wanted to thank you all for your lovely e-mails and prayers. I feel so loved and supported right now - I am so very grateful! I am so thankful for e-mail too because I just love staying in contact with so many wonderful friends and family. Feel free to e-mail me directly, shwandadahonda@aol.com. I have a hard time sleeping in now, because one of my meds gets me majorly wired so it's fun to get up and e-mail people at all times of the day or night. Also, feel free to call, too. Don't worry about bothering me, talking on the phone is a great joy right now.
Hi Jeff and Amy, We heard your news last weekend and have been praying for you all week. Katrina had lots of questions as to why we are praying for your head...I wish I had chicken mcnugget and fries analogies to make, but I'm not that creative. I have been so amazed to see how both of you are handling all of this...it has really been a blessing and a challenge to me. We are thankful for this blog to keep up on your news. Take care and know we are praying for you! Michele for the Stumps
I heard the news from Jenny last week. Wow! You're still too young to be going through this. I thought we were invincible at this age. Well, actually I'm beginning to see the holes in our invincibility as the body begins to fall apart.
I'm praying for you and will check up from time to time to see the progress as God heals your body. It's encouraging to see your faith through this time.
Josh Matlock (w/ Kristy, Luke (4) and Tad (2)) jmatlock@calvarylife.org
Your Mom usually doesn't have any trouble speaking her mind. However, last Sunday she had a wee bit of trouble getting words to come out of her mouth. She was standing in front of our church body body trying to express her thankfullness to God for your sucessful surgery and lack of complications. When the words (and tears) did come, they were from the bottom of her heart and soul. She loves you so very much. I do too.
Dear Amy and Jeff, We just want you to know we and all our praying friends from Burlington, Ontario Canada .. to Dallas Fort Worth, Texas to Naches, WA are praying for you! You are on every prayer chain we know and we are all praying for strength for you all and a total recovery for Amy. Jeff, I'm not sure if you remember me(us) or not .. we are Ron and Tony Beavert's parents .. Patti and Bob Berry
Can't believe it's almost April. I just wanted you to know that we regularly check the blog for news and keep you in our prayers. Today is first day of sunshine during Oregon's spring break. I'm guessing your mom will be with you next week. Enjoy your time together. Take care. LO Millers
Just read your GREAT news and how cool is that!!! We'll continue to pray for continued healing, encouragement, and strength. Phooy to those irregular shaped blobs - who needs 'em. Much love to you all, Dave & Linda Parsons
Jeff and Amy, We'll be thinking of you tomorrow and Wed (results) and sending prayers your way. Hope the kids are doing fine. Have a great trip to the PAC NW; we'll be going up in August with the RV. Love, Uncle Devin and Aunt Jan
Have a great time in Paris! We'll be thinking of you. We're looking forward to having your mom visit us later this month. Hello to Ben and Lauren, Charl, too. Hope your trip is full of wonderful memories. Love, Uncle Devin and Aunt Jan
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23 comments:
Jeff, Amy, Ben, & Lauren -
Just want you to know that you have people all over the country praying for you! You are on all of our hearts and in all of our prayer chains.
Your story has really touched us. We can't imagine what you are going through, but it is such a blessing that you know the Lord, have an incredible family, and so many friends praying for you. Please stay strong and know that you are not alone in this.
We pray that God will comfort you and give you his strength.
The Landskov Family
Seattle, WA
jeff, amy, lauren & ben,
we have been checking mike's blog daily for updates and wanted you to know how much you are all in our prayers. hopefully, amy will continue to get stonger each day and will be back home with the family soon. our love and prayers to you all.
tom and pat herron
Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys all the time.
As you know Grandpa Chew was huge family man. I know he is looking down on you with all his love from heaven. Whenever there were tough times like this, I think we can all hear him saying "Shit pauline!" He was a figher and I know he is rooting you guys on to get through this.
All our love,
Mike, Steph, Maddie and Kenzie (Josie too!)
Amy and Jeff,
I wasn’t able to go to the hospital with Josh to visit you on Friday. He came home amazed by your strength and the sense of humor that you are able to maintain in the midst of all of this. He asked his brother whose at a large church in Texas to put you on their prayer chain...so you can take comfort in knowing that some Texans in the Bible belt are praying for you :)
My mom suffers from chronic illness & spends most nights awake. She is unable to do much, but she is a woman of prayer. I’m sure throughout this process, sleep may evade you as well & the nights might be particularly difficult. I just wanted you to know that my mom is praying for you through the night....
Our thoughts and prayers are for you as well...
Alicia Swanson
Amy, Jeff, Ben & Lauren:
When life throws an obstacle in our path we find a strength within ourselves to overcome and persevere. Your strength is in your love for each other, your family and friends, and your tremendous faith in God.
You are in our thoughts and prayers daily.
Amy & Jeff,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Keep in mind Mark 10:27 - "With God, all things are possible".
Dear Amy,
Get well soon. The laundry's piling up.
Your loving, funny husband,
Jeff
Hey Amy,
I think of you daily and pray that you are feeling stronger every day. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hey, did you see? Martha did an issue on "Outdoor Living". Have Jeff go out and get you a copy! It came out on the 5th.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Linda Williams
Dear Amy (and Family),
I have no experience with brain surgery, but I’ve had a fair amount of minor surgeries and I know the medicated fog of post-op life can be a hazy blur broken into segments of Pain and No Pain. If there is anything I can do (I know you’ve probably heard this a thousand times in the last few days), please, please let me know.
As many believers, I love the Psalms and find that reading through them often provides a sense of peace and comfort. I thought I’d send along a few that have done that for me:
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." (Ps 46:1)
"Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me: You will stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand will save me. The LORD will perfect (or “complete”) [it] for me; Your mercy, O LORD is forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands." (Psalm 138:7,8)
As a past graduate student of biblical history and literature, I can’t read these verses/passages without knowing that the human psalmist(s) composed these consoling words in the religious and political climate of monarchic Israel, but I know these words later provided comfort to suffering Judeans who found themselves in exile, and still later to the persecuted Church in Roman times. May these beautiful and timeless words reach through the centuries and bring comfort to you as well, a woman, wife, and mother who may need now to be reminded of God’s steady and constant presence during this time of great distress and pain.
I’ve often been lax in my prayer life (my grandmother was the “prayer warrior” of the family who kept a journal and scribbled a star next to each answered entry), but your situation has weighed heavily, and I confess, I’ve offered up more prayers for you and your family in the last week than I have in almost a lifetime (okay, an exaggeration, but still). I will continue to pray often for you and the family as you heal.
May you experience a profound sense of divine presence and grace during this ordeal.
B’berachot,
cara castro
"Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tune without words
And never stops at all."
--Emily Dickinson
Jeff and Amy,
Thank you Amy for emailing me to let me know what's going on for you and your family. After reading your email about 100 times today I was finally able to check out the full story on the blogs. It's SO hard to take in and begin to imagine what these days have been like for you guys.
I will continue to follow your progress and journey and will be praying along with you every step. I know God will be faithful to walk this with you. I am encouraged already by your faith in the midst of struggle.
I will think of you often...especially when I throw in Lisa Loeb "Firecracker"...an oldie but a goodie!
Jenny (Garland) Oldham
Hola Chica,
Amy my amazing friend! I am praying for you and will have my local church here in Ireland praying too. You are so strong and beautiful.
Jeff, I know you know, but I'll tell you anyway: You are married to one of the finest ladies on the planet.
Trusting in God's divine plans and praying for a speedy recovery. Your friend for life,
Jenni Deas Miller (and family)
Amy,
Just heard today about your news from Andre. You came to mind two days ago and I prayed for you, and now I know why! I'm praying for your recovery, as well as for Jeff and the kids.
We haven't caught up in a while, but Jon and I are moving next month to the Bay Area. Jon just accepted a position as an Associate Pastor at a church in Los Altos. We have two kids now, Mark (who is 3) and Rachel (who turned 1 in January).
We'll keep updated via this blog and will be praying for you.
Love,
Laura Sizelove
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to thank you all for your lovely e-mails and prayers. I feel so loved and supported right now - I am so very grateful! I am so thankful for e-mail too because I just love staying in contact with so many wonderful friends and family. Feel free to e-mail me directly, shwandadahonda@aol.com. I have a hard time sleeping in now, because one of my meds gets me majorly wired so it's fun to get up and e-mail people at all times of the day or night. Also, feel free to call, too. Don't worry about bothering me, talking on the phone is a great joy right now.
Love to you all,
amy
Hi Jeff and Amy,
We heard your news last weekend and have been praying for you all week. Katrina had lots of questions as to why we are praying for your head...I wish I had chicken mcnugget and fries analogies to make, but I'm not that creative. I have been so amazed to see how both of you are handling all of this...it has really been a blessing and a challenge to me. We are thankful for this blog to keep up on your news. Take care and know we are praying for you!
Michele for the Stumps
I heard the news from Jenny last week. Wow! You're still too young to be going through this. I thought we were invincible at this age. Well, actually I'm beginning to see the holes in our invincibility as the body begins to fall apart.
I'm praying for you and will check up from time to time to see the progress as God heals your body. It's encouraging to see your faith through this time.
Josh Matlock (w/ Kristy, Luke (4) and Tad (2))
jmatlock@calvarylife.org
Amy,
Your Mom usually doesn't have any trouble speaking her mind. However, last Sunday she had a wee bit of trouble getting words to come out of her mouth. She was standing in front of our church body body trying to express her thankfullness to God for your sucessful surgery and lack of complications. When the words (and tears) did come, they were from the bottom of her heart and soul. She loves you so very much. I do too.
Papa
Dear Amy and Jeff, We just want you to know we and all our praying friends from Burlington, Ontario Canada .. to Dallas Fort Worth, Texas to Naches, WA are praying for you! You are on every prayer chain we know and we are all praying for strength for you all and a total recovery for Amy. Jeff, I'm not sure if you remember me(us) or not .. we are Ron and Tony Beavert's parents .. Patti and Bob Berry
Dear Amy,
In the midst of the challenges this season is bringing, please be confident that, re. Jeff's message at the beginning of Feb., we'll do your laundry!
Love, One of the Graces
Can't believe it's almost April. I just wanted you to know that we regularly check the blog for news and keep you in our prayers. Today is first day of sunshine during Oregon's spring break. I'm guessing your mom will be with you next week. Enjoy your time together. Take care.
LO Millers
Amy and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers each day. Love your humor and spirit through this tough time. Give our love to the kids.
Ryan and Stacey
Just read your GREAT news and how cool is that!!!
We'll continue to pray for continued healing, encouragement, and strength. Phooy to those irregular shaped blobs - who needs 'em.
Much love to you all,
Dave & Linda Parsons
Jeff and Amy, We'll be thinking of you tomorrow and Wed (results) and sending prayers your way. Hope the kids are doing fine. Have a great trip to the PAC NW; we'll be going up in August with the RV. Love, Uncle Devin and Aunt Jan
Have a great time in Paris! We'll be thinking of you. We're looking forward to having your mom visit us later this month. Hello to Ben and Lauren, Charl, too. Hope your trip is full of wonderful memories. Love, Uncle Devin and Aunt Jan
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