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Rick, Mariah’s dad and Matthias stopped by the parsonage at 12:45 today. We talked a while about how thankful he is about YOU.
Without you there would be no use for the website and so much less encouragement for Rick and Michelle so from his words to your eyes…Thank You!
Now, on to the latest news:
Over a several hour period, Mariah has transitioned from her hospital bed, to a chair, to standing and taking her first few steps. It was very challenging because the transition awakened all her pain receptors and she had to go through some pretty yucky nausea. But she did not give up. Through the tears and the searing pain Mariah and her body brace took her first steps since July 7.
Rick wants to remind everyone to continue to pray and not give up.
There will be times that even Mariah will be discouraged. I know that’s hard to imagine, knowing how much courage she has shown and how miraculously the Lord has been present with her. Just remember that our greatest weaknesses are triggered by those moments of our greatest triumph. The power to overcome those times of weakness will come in response to her prayers and to ours.
Another bit of good news is Mariah’s response to the Benefit Concert we plan to have on September 13. She finds it hard to believe that our love in action is continuing to be poured out. She is thrilled.
All of our plans are going to require us to dig deeply but I know you have it in you because of how much you love. Thanks so much for loving, caring, giving and praying. All of us together are touching Mariah through the Holy Spirit in answer to our prayers.
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