Tuesday, 05 August 2008
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Give a SHOUT OUT to my Boy, Craig!!
Sorry for the long time between updates. Not a whole lot has changed...Craig's still on the vent, however they're just now starting to turn it down. He's also awake and SO WANTS a popsicle, but can't have one because of the extra tubes in his mouth. The nurses will only allow him to have little sponges of water for his mouth and he just can't get enough of them!!
Hugs with Mom!I saw him on Sunday and got some cute pictures with him and Mom! The little guy is really weak and his arms and legs just shake when he tries to move them. They have Physical Therapy starting with our good friend Miss Jen (Jen Owens, MY PT...what I always called her when we worked together). She now works at Children's Mercy and we got to visit her a couple of weeks ago...before we thought Craig would ever need PT. I'm so glad he gets to work with someone who knows and loves him too!! (Jen & I started the Special Needs Ministry at church together...Mephibosheth Mission now called Kovenant Kids!) Craig is so weak he's having a hard time lifting his head off the pillow with out shaking, so Miss Jen is going to see if the Doc's will okay him sitting in a wheelchair for little bursts throughout the day to help him get stronger.
Smiling with Baby, Tubbs & Mom!I know the family has had several visitors this past week which just makes their day! Thank you to each of you who have taken the time to go see the little guy.
The Shout OUT!!
During my visit I told Craig about all the people ALL OVER THE WORLD praying for him. His eyes got SO BIG as I was telling him about it. Craig is homeschoolled and SKIPPED Kindergarten. I thought it would be a neat idea if everyone who's reading state their first name and where they live by leaving a comment below. You can forward this post on to others and see just how many people from different countries we can get on here. Then once Craig gets home, he and Mom can have a real fun way to study geography and different countries...with a personal link to Craig. I think Craig would JUST love it!
Keep On Praying!
Continue to pray Craig gets healthier and stronger. The doctors still don't totally understand what all is going on with Craig, so they too need wisdom. Pray for rest, strength and endurance for Rick & Roxane and that God will continue to meet ALL of their needs during this time.
God bless you all for lifting Craiggers up in prayers! May each of you be blessed today by doing so!
Now don't forget to leave a comment for your SHOUT OUT!
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I'd Like to Give a Special Shout Out to Craig! My name Is Isaac and I from The Boogie Down Bronx (or just the Bronx) New York. I am praying for You Craig and I ask that Jesus blesses you and visits you and guides you through this journey. My Prayer is that one day you can speak of the Goodness that God has done in your life. I am praying for your family as well.
Here is a Bible for Craig and his family:
Revelation 21:4 (King James Version)
4And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
I will continue to Pray for Craig and his family. God bless you all!
From Isaac Maysonet.
Hi Craig, my name is Angie Washington and I live in Cochabamba, Bolivia
(South America). I am praying that you are strong and that your life is
full of goodness and fun. Blessings on you and your family.
Hey Craig!!! My name is Brad and I live in the GREAT state of Texas! I am in northeast TX to be exact. There are a lot of people praying for you buddy!!! I can't wait to read on hear when you are out of that hospital and having fun outside. If you ever get to this part of TX give me a shout and we can throw a line in the water and catch some fish!!
Hi, ya buddie! This is Rollie from Wichita, Ks. I'm pullin' for ya and your family and I know God is workin' wonders in you!
Shout out right here for Craig!! My name is Jennifer and I live in Texas.
Here's a big Shout-Out for Craig from Tom & Deana here in Manassas, Virginia! This is where our country fought the Battle of Bull Run during the Civil War. Lots of historic things for you to see here, Craig, so get well and come for a visit! You have lots of people praying for you here, so you KNOW God will work a miracle! Don't you ever doubt that! Get well soon!!
A gigatic howdy from Michigan..... when you get better you have to visit michigan.... it's the only state that looks like something .... a mitten.... you are in our prayers....!!!!
Hi ya Craig! My name is Lynnett and I live in Maryville...about 40 minutes North of St. Joe......I go to Word of life Chruch too! Just wanted you to know tha there are many people praying for you and your parents. What a brave little man you are.......Im sure you will be glad to get home! Praying you will get home very soon! Jesus loves His children and I know you are very special to Him. I am looking forward to meeting you face to face at WOLC soon!!
Brad Meyer.
Missouri
This Craig! This is Lucy from New York City saying hello and how do you do? A big SHOUT OUT and HUG from me. I am praying for you, little man!
Heya, Craig! :)
I'm Addy, from faraway Malaysia.
Praying for you!
Hi Craig, this is The Daniel Family in Willmar, Minnesota! We're all praying for you to be strong and healthy very soon!
Hi Craig! My name is Pennie, and I live in Minnesota. It's HOT here right now. I live in a small town with my husband and my two little girls. They are 5 and 2 years old. We're all praying for you and sending BIG HUGS your way! I hope you feel better soon, and are able to get a popsicle!!
Howdy, Craig.
My friends call me Old Hat and I live out in the country here in Texas. I want you to know that now you have a real life cowboy praying for you to get better. I bet you would make a great cowboy too. One of the reasons I know that is true is because cowboys have to have a lot of patience. I know it is hard to wait for things. Especially things like popsicles! But learning to wait for the right time is a very important thing for anybody and it is extra important to a cowboy. Like today, we finally got some rain around here and boy have I been waiting for some rain. I pulled off my hat and told God thank you standing right there in the rain.
I'm going to be thinking about you, Craig and more than that I am going to be praying for you. That means I am going to ask God to make you completely better. I know that God loves you, Craig. I know that God wants you to be well. I know that you have a friend here in Texas who loves you.
Old Hat
Hi Little Man,
I am "Susie". I'm a greeter from Word of Life Church. I remember you.
That's way I call you little man. I see you coming in church with your parents.
You are a little man. I am praying for you along with many others.
God is watching over you.
I'm Shouting...OUT!
Hello, Craig. Here's a big "Shout Out" from Kansas, the land of THE WIZARD OF OZ and Dorothy! I want you to know that I'm thinking of you and praying for you. I'm also sending my best thoughts to your folks. I have two kids, too, so I am thinking of them. Get better soon, buddy. My best to you.
Shout out to Craig! My name is Timothy, and I am a U.S. Soldier from the sunny state of Arizona, where I lived in a valley between five mountain ranges southeast of Tucson. I've learned from being a soldier the meaning of trying hard and not giving up even when things are tough or I'm in pain. Keep up the good work!
Hi, Craig!
My name is Jim. I'm a homeschool dad in North Carolina. Since we homeschool we can do a lot of things that classroom schoolers can't do. So I just got back from Venezuela where my wife and kids are ministering and about to leave for London for a couple of weeks to take the gospel to the Arabs there. So I'll have people on three continents praying for you. God is good, and no matter what, He is in control. So we give thanks in all things and give Him the glory. In this way God will use you, even from a hospital bed. You're that important! Hang in there!
Howdy Craig! I'm Candy I live in North Carolina! Our state was the first ones to fly. Have you ever been in an airplane? Someday you will need to come and visit the place called Kitty Hawk, its the place that the Wright Brothers first flew their airplane!!!
I am praying for you buddy, God loves you and he knows exactly what is needed to help you feel better and get home with your parents. Hugs to you my sweet friend!!!
Hi Craig! My name is also Craig (although I go by "bonzo" in the world of xanga, so let this be OUR little secret!
) and here is a GREAT BIG SHOUT OUT for you! I live in Pennsylvania and where we live some people drive around in horse and buggies and don't have electricity, TV or radios! They are called the Amish.
Philadelphia in Pennsylvania (where I was born) is where our Declaration of Independance was signed on July 4, 1776! Oil in the United States was also discovered in Pennsylvania in a small town called Titusville by a man named Drake.
We have lots of fresh produce right now from all of the farms (I like corn on the cob and fresh tomatoes!) in the area so it is a nice time of year. Pennsylvania is a beautiful state and I hope you get to visit it sometime!