Over the weekend, and especially last night, John hasn’t felt his best. It seems to be going in waves where he’ll feel bad, take a few extra medications, feel better for a few days, and then feel bad again. He is very frustrated, very tired, and very weak. We do have an appointment with Dr. Rogers today at Duke, so hopefully he can give us some insight.
Each day we become more desperate for praying for a heart to come soon. We know that this is a specially orchestrated plan of God’s, so we are praying for His will and timing, and also praying for relief for John to come quickly.
It has been on my mind a lot recently to pray for the salvation of John’s heart donor. I pray, of course, that he is already saved; however, if not I pray that God saves him before he passes. It is the prayer of both John and myself to see him in Heaven one day and have the opportunity to thank him face-to-face. With that said, we pray for God’s perfect timing and will to work for the good of everyone involved.
Thank you, Jesus, for these blessings this week:
1. My dad who helped us this weekend and spent some time with John.
2. My safe trip to GA to see a special friend’s wedding and my best friend’s new, sweet baby.
3. John’s supervisor who is very understanding and compassionate.
4. John’s heart that sustains him each day and keeps him going despite its weaknesses.
5. Our medical insurance and benefits.
6. The transplant team at Duke and their wisdom and knowledge in how to best treat John.
7. The love, support, and prayers from our family and friends.
8. The hope we have in the You and for hearing and answering our prayers.
Lord, this week we ask you for these things:
1. Please be with John’s heart donor. Bring him to salvation if he needs it and make him open to Your voice. Please be with his family. Bring them peace, love, comfort, and support in the coming days. Please bring peace and strength to their family right now and give them good time together.
2. Please give Dr. Rogers and the transplant team wisdom in treating John. Help them to make decisions that are best for John, his treatment, and his overall success in the future.
3. Please bring John peace. Help his heart to sustain him each day. Give him energy and strength during the day and rest at night.
4. Please give us hope and courage. Help us to not be afraid and know that you will always provide for us and protect us.
5. Please give me strength to take care of John each day. Help me to surrender to You and be selfless.
6. Please send a heart for John in your perfect timing and before he gets sicker. Please allow the heart to be strong and perfect for John and give him life to many years to come.
7. When John gets his new heart, please make the surgery go smoothly and well. Please allow there to not be any rejection of his new heart.
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