Tuesday, March 5, 2013

How to pray for us tonight

Hi there, friends.

I know that a lot of you are getting ready to spend a part of your evening in prayer for us, so we thought we would let you know what we learned today, and how to specifically pray.  There are some IMPORTANT prayer requests here.

  • Ryan's bleeding scan showed no active bleeding.  Whether it's because the bleeding stopped (can you say MIRACLE!) or whether it had just stopped momentarily and will start up again, remains to be seen.  (I say - the sky is the limit; let's ask for the miracle.)
  • We are going to take a "wait and see" approach for the next few days.  Doctors will be monitoring his hemoglobin, blood pressure, and the output of the paracentesis.  The drainage seems to have slowed down considerably, another good sign.  Blood pressure and hemoglobin have been steady today - yeah!
  • If it appears like the bleeding is picking up again, the options are: more bleeding scans, laparascopic surgery to determine where the bleeding is, or the aforementioned angiogram to determine where the bleeding is and try to stop it.
  • Ryan is comfortable, and with Steve, Cathey, Ryan, myself, Corey, and Jeremy - we have enough people for three Euchre teams so the competition is heating up and a lot of trash talk is going on.  Okay, in all seriousness, we are praising God for Ryan being able to be surrounded by all of the members of his immediate family.
So, we are certainly not out of the woods yet.  But we so trust in the power of prayer, and we know that our God is listening to the rising multitudes.  We are confident in Him, and we continue to pray that His will would be done.

ROMANS 8: 31-32
31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?

30 comments:

Anonymous said...

Many prayers are being said here in Hart, Mi. Hope things continue to go in this direction. God is good!!

Anonymous said...

Your family is the definition of faith. The Surf City team will be praying hard for you guys today and every day.

Surf City

Unknown said...

My family and I continue to pray. I hope the euchre tourney brings much laughter. =)

Carol Dodds said...

Your friends at the Hart Congregational United Church of Christ are praying for you. My prayer tonight is for thankfulness for family who can be close. Asking God to stay with you also. Thank you also for your fantastic example of how we should each face the tragedies in our own lives with true trust in God and contentment.

Anonymous said...

If you are playing euchre, you might be from MI.
We love you guys, whirled and twirled in worship songs about trusting God and our Great BIG God, and every little voice prayed for a mighty work of His hand.

-Mike and Lee (and your fan club)

Anonymous said...

Praising God for your faith and trust in Him! He is Almighty and will see you all through this. Love and prayers from MI

Anonymous said...

Prayers from Montague

Thanks for the specific things to pray for.

Mark 11:24 "Therefore I say to you whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them."

Anonymous said...

I wish I could play euchre with you all! Praying......

Dawn Thaler said...

Prayers and hugs!

Anonymous said...

Glad you are all together. Stay strong. You are in Gods loving arms. Praying and thinking about you.

Anonymous said...

FBC praise team lifted you up to the God who can do miracles. We love you and will continue to storm the gates of heaven on your behalf.

Anonymous said...

"The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV

Anonymous said...

Prayers to you and your family. May God be with you all.

Anonymous said...

I'm a friend of Eric and Ann. I'm watching their kids this week. As I was sitting in the bakery in Hart, I overheard the people at the table next to me talking about how they're praying for you! There's a lot of people lifting you up in prayer. Praying for you right now.

Anonymous said...

A group of ten Sower couples in Talladega, AL. are praying for you, Ryan and your family.

Ed and Bonnie Dorman said...

Trusting the Lord will continue sending miracles for Ryan's complete healing.

Sue Payne said...

More prayers and concern than you know. So glad you are all together. Your faith is a great lesson for all of us.

Unknown said...

Continuing to pray for all of you throughout these challenging days. Thank you for your testimony and witness. Our God is faithful!

Anonymous said...

We serve a Mighty Living God! Praying still!

Tom Thwing said...

Lord we are grateful that you are the living God who hears and answers prayer. Thank you for what you have done for Ryan and his family. We all wait upon you to renew your strength within us. When we are weak you are strong. Please show your strength so others who do not know you will see your glory and come to believe.

Anonymous said...

My beautiful friends - I fell to my knees with my 7 yr old beside me & we prayed for you all - Ryan, Kendra, Colton, your families, your friends, your team of doctors, your team of nurses...
Today while in the car Alexis said Mommy we need to pray for our friends again, right now & we did.
You are in our thoughts, our hearts & our prayers, maybe God's grace & light continue to shine on all of you! God bless you Ryan <3 Juanita & Alexis

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Anonymous said...

My prayers are with each one of you. We know that God is bigger than any situation, and He is in complete control :). I have just read the first page of your blog, and have had my socks blessed off me (literally...I took my socks and slippers off for a few minutes LOL). I am blessed by your faith and sweet spirit(s), and your trust in God's timing. Take care, and I'm praying and have asked some good friends to pray for you too.

Cindy Trumble

Anonymous said...

God is STILL in the miracle business!!

Anonymous said...

Prudhomme Family,
Wow! Thanks so much for posting frequently as our family continues to remember you in prayer and join you in continually recognizing how Great our God is. A big giant hug from Hart!

Eric and Stacie

kathynmich said...

You are all being lifted up in prayer. we serve an awesome God

Anonymous said...

My love and prayers to you sll

Angie said...

Continuing to pray! Thought of you all often today!

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