My Dad once told me a story about how his father, just after the 2nd World War in Italy, dug up all the farm land around his house with nothing but a pick axe. It took him weeks, but with strength and determination, he did it.
In the last few weeks I've learned that my Dad is just as strong as his Dad was. Over the past few days there have been a number of times when he has simply stopped breathing for 4 or 5 minutes. His complexion turns grey, his hands go cold, and his oxygen level plummets, but his heart just keeps on beating. Then, eventually, he begins to breathe again, much to the amazement of his nurses.
These episodes occur every five to eight hours, and are emotionally wrenching each time. Each day we're told that he probably won't make it to the next shift, but here we are. We've come to realize that down inside, Dad is still a strong man.
Thank you all for your continued love and support.
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You are in our prayers. We missed each of you today. God be with you and hold you up physically and emotionally.
ReplyDeleteYou are always in our hearts and in our prayers. Just don't totally understand all of
ReplyDeleteGod's ways, but He Is Still God and He Has Everything In Control. May He give you supernatural strength and His peace.
Love,
Dave and Bessie
Just wanted you to know that we are praying for you from afar. We would do anything within our power to support you at this time, and especially to raise our Brother Vincent up. I know that you are not doubting God's power to heal and neither are we. I suppose we are all searching our hearts to know God's will for Brother Vincent and His expectations for us. One thing we do know- "He will not forsake us" DEUTERONOMY 31:6 & 8
ReplyDeleteRon and Becky
We are following you daily in prayer, Bro Vincent may be silent but he still knows how to claim the promises of God and is certainly rooted in to the strength of the the Lord.
ReplyDeleteBrian and Carol
Still praying for a miracle for your dad and divine strength for the family at this time. I can only imagine the emotions and exhaustion you all are feeling at this point. God is still able!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteDarren and Mary Hatfield and family
My thoughts & prayers are continually with each of you.
ReplyDeleteLove to you all...
Sis Vitti and family, please know that I am praying for you all. I know what you are going through, and I know He will carry you. He is faithful to His Bride. Whatever happens, He will be so near to you. I wish I could be there just to give you a big hug, Vitti. But I know He can put His arms around you and give you the strength that you need!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you all!
Sis Jena Johnson(Bibleway)