tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post1465483568223213133..comments2023-10-20T11:17:06.504-05:00Comments on Pray for Joseph: An updateAllen and Gillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10555404343473667037noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-89439123449600403402007-12-09T10:55:00.000-06:002007-12-09T10:55:00.000-06:00Allen & Gillian,My mom told me about your little J...Allen & Gillian,<BR/><BR/>My mom told me about your little Joseph a few days ago. I have been reading the old posts and catching myself up on the recent updates. Please add Africa (Malawi) to your list of continents on which people are praying. Besides Dan and I, our small community here at ABC is praying, as well as our Malawian friends. We love you and know that the Lord has your family in His hands.<BR/>Bethany RobbinsThe Robbins & Cohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02793042318830810026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-56345818406518573012007-12-08T21:04:00.000-06:002007-12-08T21:04:00.000-06:00Amazing story about a brave kiddo! Will be praying...Amazing story about a brave kiddo! Will be praying for you all as you continue on this journey...<BR/>Lindsey Hancock Williamson<BR/>(BA class of '98)lindzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06004022155851543795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-22401109200914259042007-12-04T11:12:00.000-06:002007-12-04T11:12:00.000-06:00Your Intown Community School friends are praying! ...Your Intown Community School friends are praying! The Preg's have been grateful to read your thoughts and comments so we can pray specifically. Thank you for sharing, and may God keep each of you in His care. ~with love, CharleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-51842729965325874202007-12-04T09:28:00.000-06:002007-12-04T09:28:00.000-06:00Allen & Gillian,Katie and I have been praying for ...Allen & Gillian,<BR/><BR/>Katie and I have been praying for ya'll since we heard last Thursday. I'm sorry we're so far away and can't do anything more to help. Thanks so much for the updates. We check the blog all day long. Peace and hope on your house. <BR/>SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-698242021946116822007-12-04T00:48:00.000-06:002007-12-04T00:48:00.000-06:00Allen, your mom was my son's third grade teacher a...Allen, your mom was my son's third grade teacher and our family loves her to pieces and our hearts are aching for all of you now. We are praying and spreading the word (via our church and my website) about Joseph. Thank you for keeping us updated.<BR/><BR/>Many blessings,<BR/><BR/>Jeanette HerdmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-47430315868118634542007-12-03T14:53:00.000-06:002007-12-03T14:53:00.000-06:00Good to hear from you, too, Allen. The body of Ch...Good to hear from you, too, Allen. The body of Christ is an incredibly powerful and far-reaching entity! Many prayers and much love to you all-courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012321762601820558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-82969698359007086112007-12-03T14:20:00.000-06:002007-12-03T14:20:00.000-06:00Hey, Allen & Gillian,Just a note to let you know o...Hey, Allen & Gillian,<BR/>Just a note to let you know our friends Marc and Recah in Port Elizabeth, South Africa are praying like crazy for little Joe. So that's one more continent covered!<BR/><BR/>KateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-22817794828272414612007-12-03T12:47:00.000-06:002007-12-03T12:47:00.000-06:00Dear Allen - Paige and I think of you guys constan...Dear Allen - Paige and I think of you guys constantly. Where would we be without the Internet, blogs and especially wikipedia from which I have learned a lot about brain tumors in a short amount of time! :) Joseph, and you two, are on every conversation and in every prayer in this household. <BR/><BR/>And I am also encouraged to know that others have yards with 3+ years of leaves on them. I am writing that comment down to share with my wife, whom I know will be very happy to learn that there are perfectly wonderful men in the world who have ruined their yards through neglect! :) <BR/><BR/>We love you guys very much and will continue to lift up your beautiful little boy, and you, in prayers to the Father.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-81392738085126885762007-12-03T11:57:00.000-06:002007-12-03T11:57:00.000-06:00Kirk and I are praying for Joseph and believing in...Kirk and I are praying for Joseph and believing in faith for his full healing. We will be in Africa in one month, so we will take care of the Africa part for you!!! <BR/><BR/>Peace to you all...heidi r weimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11372113001140103639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-34251194868396943042007-12-03T11:50:00.000-06:002007-12-03T11:50:00.000-06:00Hey Allen and family,Thanks for keeping us updated...Hey Allen and family,<BR/>Thanks for keeping us updated on Joe. Our students, staff, and community are praying continually.<BR/>Our family has a good friend,a pastor, who lives in Kenya. He is such a godly wonderful man; his name is Joseph and he will be praying for your Joseph. Lots of love from T. Arnold and all of NHA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-31889510548027949602007-12-03T11:41:00.000-06:002007-12-03T11:41:00.000-06:00No matter what I am doing, my heart is constantly ...No matter what I am doing, my heart is constantly praying for JosephP. Thanks for keeping us updated with the blog- I am checking a couple of times a day. Many, many of my friends are also praying for you. <BR/>Love, MargaretAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-28704413336189397992007-12-03T11:31:00.000-06:002007-12-03T11:31:00.000-06:00Al & Gill, Thank you again for keeping us posted.....Al & Gill, <BR/>Thank you again for keeping us posted... not a minute goes by that I do not think of "big, bad Joe, little Joe P". I have been praying for ya'll, and will continue to pray for the doctors' wisdom in their diagnosis. In the midst of my sadness over this, I can not help but continue to laugh over Joe's first words upon waking: "cheeseburger"... unbelievable! <BR/><BR/>Hebrews 13:20,21<BR/><BR/>Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant,equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.<BR/><BR/>samSamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620848050306048142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-769894507412173042007-12-03T11:25:00.000-06:002007-12-03T11:25:00.000-06:00Dear Allen, et al.As to Blogs in general, I can do...Dear Allen, <I>et al.</I><BR/><BR/>As to Blogs in general, I can do a 20 minute routine on my belief that all they usually do is stir up a lot of electrons with no real benefit beyond whatever good comes to those electrons get from getting bounced around a little bit.<BR/><BR/>As to this particular Blog, however, any one of us who are reading it and participating in it and sharing through it can do at least 40 minutes on why it is important to people even beyond those you know to be touched by it. Thus, please ... when and as you can ... when and if you feel led ... please do continue to give us who are reading along the privilege of letting us walk along as well.<BR/><BR/>As to Joseph's cheeseburgers, it is well-and-internationally known that "There ain't no beef like Kansas City Beef" ... so please let me know when it's time to ship some REALLY good stuff his (and your) way.<BR/><BR/>With continued love and prayers from Kansas City!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-11768641953257622222007-12-03T11:24:00.000-06:002007-12-03T11:24:00.000-06:00Allen,We will not stop praying. For you and Gillia...Allen,<BR/><BR/>We will not stop praying. For you and Gillian, for Joseph, for the many doctors and nurses. We pray for hope, for peace, for rest, for understanding. We hurt along with you. <BR/><BR/>I am thankful that God is granting you comfort through these blogs posts and other words of encouragement. May he continue to give strength to your bodies and comfort to your hearts.<BR/><BR/>- AngeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-42984497111134028182007-12-03T11:03:00.000-06:002007-12-03T11:03:00.000-06:00you and your family are constantly in our prayers....you and your family are constantly in our prayers.<BR/><BR/>laura matthews<BR/>memphis, tnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-17255757778713290972007-12-03T10:42:00.000-06:002007-12-03T10:42:00.000-06:00continuing to aggressively pray for joseph here in...continuing to aggressively pray for joseph here in birmingham. <BR/>love,<BR/>erin and daveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-12141388593571632422007-12-03T10:34:00.000-06:002007-12-03T10:34:00.000-06:00Allen and family,Thanks for taking the time to sha...Allen and family,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for taking the time to share with us. I am praying for Joseph's total healing. I'm also praying for you & Gillian to have a ton of grace & strength. I love you guys, and really appreciate the updates. <BR/><BR/>clay headdenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-22368254093901714902007-12-03T10:29:00.000-06:002007-12-03T10:29:00.000-06:00Allen, Gillian, and Joseph,You are all well-loved,...Allen, Gillian, and Joseph,<BR/><BR/>You are all well-loved, certainly by your family and Intown, but even more so by God. We are all praying fervently for Joseph and both of you. I have sent your emails to friends all over the nation asking them to pray. Please don't hestitate to let us know what you need or want. Even if it is something simple that might merely bring you a momentary smile - hot tea, Bruster's sundae, sudoku, whatever - we'll bring it. <BR/>With love and prayers,<BR/>-LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951241528535074379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-38288938871488486032007-12-03T10:28:00.000-06:002007-12-03T10:28:00.000-06:00Hi Gillian and Allen, Anna just showed me this web...Hi Gillian and Allen, Anna just showed me this web site and the tears are flowing as I read it and look at the pictures. My heart is breaking for you guys. At times like this it is so hard to be so far away from family but we are praying really hard down here in Bogota and I asked the congregation at mass yesterday to keep you in their prayers. Wish I could just jump in the car and visit. Love to you all <BR/>from Philip, Mary and Anna<BR/>Valera is praying in Houston , Orlagh in New York, the rest of the family in Ireland, Canada and JapanMary Vagnonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07242107626727131701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-3236517005233856012007-12-03T09:55:00.000-06:002007-12-03T09:55:00.000-06:00I heard this song the morning of Joseph's surgery ...I heard this song the morning of Joseph's surgery and it has been in my head ever since:<BR/><BR/>Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!<BR/>That calls me from a world of care,<BR/>And bids me at my Father’s throne<BR/>Make all my wants and wishes known.<BR/>In seasons of distress and grief,<BR/>My soul has often found relief<BR/>And oft escaped the tempter’s snare<BR/>By thy return, sweet hour of prayer!<BR/><BR/>So many hours of prayers have been lifted up on Joseph's behalf. I have a friend in Africa right now, so I will try to contact her and get Africa praying. Many prayers continued to be offered up from <BR/>the Caribbean. <BR/><BR/>"Be still, and know that I am GOD."<BR/>Psalm 46:10<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>Ryan & Ashley P.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-60632002734107335412007-12-03T09:40:00.000-06:002007-12-03T09:40:00.000-06:00Thanks for this message, Allen. You, Gillian and J...Thanks for this message, Allen. You, Gillian and Joseph are never far from our thoughts. Joseph is one of the sweetest (and cutest!!!) kids we know. We're praying for small and large victories for him each day.<BR/>Much love -- Tracey and ChadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-83686843293270278302007-12-03T09:35:00.000-06:002007-12-03T09:35:00.000-06:00This is from the Book of Common Prayer. It has man...This is from the Book of Common Prayer. It has many prayers like this, when you haven't the strength to come up with your own words.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Lord Jesus Christ, Good Shepherd of the sheep, you gather<BR/>the lambs in your arms and carry them in your bosom: We<BR/>commend to your loving care this child Joseph. Relieve his pain,<BR/>guard him from all danger, restore to him your gifts of<BR/>gladness and strength, and raise him up to a life of service to<BR/>you. Hear us, we pray, for your dear Name’s sake. Amen.Reghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405960437234332552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-26756516259153321092007-12-03T09:31:00.000-06:002007-12-03T09:31:00.000-06:00Even when God's promises don't seem true- they are...Even when God's promises don't seem true- they are always true! As a dear friend once said to me- hold on to what you know is true and let everything else go. <BR/><BR/>"Yet you are near, O lord, and all your commands are true." Psalm 119:151<BR/><BR/>"I lift my eyes to the hills- where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." Psalm 121:1<BR/><BR/>Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.<BR/>Psalm 68:19<BR/><BR/>...I have engraved you on the palms of my hands. Isaiah 49:16 <BR/><BR/>Praying for your family today. Love, MelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-7156269393058545112007-12-03T09:30:00.000-06:002007-12-03T09:30:00.000-06:00Gillian & Allen, We love you and pray with you for...Gillian & Allen, We love you and pray with you for sweet little Joseph and your whole family. We have cried and been on our knees for days! What an encouragement to read your updates and to hear how God is ministering to you all in the midst of this difficult and scary time. May you sense the Lord's strong presence and loving arms holding you all securely, and may our precious Abba - the "Divine Physician" do a powerful healing work in Joseph!We love you, Chrissie & Rick PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003014250576700712.post-25958592761304037142007-12-03T09:29:00.000-06:002007-12-03T09:29:00.000-06:00May your Monday be blessed with every little thing...May your Monday be blessed with every little thing and every big thing each of you need today. What a beautiful prayer that someone anonymous wrote on Sunday, 12/3. Please give Joseph's Mimi a big hug from Michele in Nashville.<BR/><BR/>Praying for all of you...michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16684822053168363574noreply@blogger.com