Carolyn
2007-04-10 22:39:38.0
I continue to read your blog daily as a source of devotion. Your faith has been a blessing, and your day of tears only makes you more real as a human being and thus your faith more powerful. You and your whole family are in my prayers.
Shalom,
Carolyn (a Lutheran pastor in Las Vegas)
Laurie McLean
2007-04-10 21:41:31.0
Mary, The end of your post tonight just had me crying and crying. I am praying that the Lord will give you the words that the family who lost their precious child need to hear. I think that they may very well be people of faith who will be so comforted to hear from you. Only the Lord knows completely the gift they have given you and he will know how to thank them too. Laurie
Julie Ahearn
2007-04-10 21:23:43.0
Mary, I just want you to know that Brea and your entire family are in our prayers. She looks wonderful and her smile is so precious. Hugs to you both, a mom of 2 boys and a girl from China about Brea's age.
Lavonne Dideon
2007-04-10 20:55:33.0
Mary,
I have been following your posts from the beginning, and sharing it with others.
Today your post touched me greatly. I know our God is in control and it is hard when the unknowns are so great and the devil does want to knock us down. I have been struggling too and I look at what you have been through and my trials seem so trivial next to yours. I hope one of the many people many of us have asked will come to your rescue!
If we were not in the middle of our current adoption I would have loved to payed for those pills. But know God has a plan we don't understand and in His time He will show you and it will be as with Brea's surgery - beyond your dreams.
We continue to pray for you daily - a sister and family in Christ - Lavonne -Seattle
The Manno Family of River Ridge, LA
2007-04-10 20:29:25.0
Hi, I just wanted to say that I have been following Brea's story since early on and I've been praying for her recovery. I am so thrilled and thankful that she's doing well, and I will continue to keep your family in my prayers. Your Easter pictures are just beautiful. Brea looks great! I'm so happy that your family was all together on such a special day.
Mandy Manno
Cathy Dunkle
2007-04-10 20:07:06.0
I also just emailed the Oprah Show!! I pray that someone will get this incredible families story out for the world to see.
Laurie in NJ
2007-04-10 19:46:19.0
I have been following your journal daily and can't imagine how hard this journey has been for you. I'm so thankful that Brea has rec'd a new heart and is coming along so well. I was wondering if there isn't someone out there that could maybe get your story out to some Christian artists that would possibly be willing to do some fundraisers for your family. It is a shame as you said that the people that work hard and pay their bills end up not being covered by insurance yet those that don't work seem to be taken care of and don't have to worry about the bills. Hang in there and trust that God will meet all your needs. Love from a mom in NJ and her own little China baby
Joanne
2007-04-10 19:38:26.0
Count me in for $20.00/month. Thank you so much for sharing Brea's story. You are so right about finally using the internet to glorify God's work. Thoughts and prayers for Brea, your family and all of the other children in the hospital.
someone who cares..........
2007-04-10 19:38:22.0
To everyone reading this message.....I just read Mary's writings on 4/11 and I think she is right....perhaps the media will help them. I am urging everyone of you who reads this to write to anyone you can think of.....Oprah, Tyra Banks, any agency or person with ample finances that you may know, or know of. There is no reason that anyone in American should be facing such a burden alone. Please, please do all you can to help.........get the word out, and we will see the victory that is ours in Christ Jesus.
I am simply a friend who cares, as you are.
someone who cares..........
2007-04-10 19:37:26.0
To everyone reading this message.....I just read Mary's writings on 4/11 and I think she is right....perhaps the media will help them. I am urging everyone of you who reads this to write to anyone you can think of.....Oprah, Tyra Banks, any agency or person with ample finances that you may know, or know of. There is no reason that anyone in American should be facing such a burden alone. Please, please do all you can to help.........get the word out, and we will see the victory that is ours in Christ Jesus.
I am simply a friend who cares, as you are.
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