Praying for Ross

Day 92 post-transplant.  Ross' oxygen level overnight continued to worsen, even on the ventilator.  His lung disease is getting worse.  We are now at the point where we are running out of options.  We could do a lung biopsy, but at this point those results would either show that a virus is involved, or that this is GVHD.  If a virus is involved, the doctors agree that it has progressed too far to even reverse.  That being said, there is no sign that this is a virus, all signs are pointing to GVHD of the lungs.  We really only have a couple of more options in treating the GVHD.  One option is to go even higher on the steroid doses, and the second option is to add a medication called Campath.  Ross' doctors are working overtime.  If these two changes to his treatment don't do the job, then his health is literally in God's hands, which may be the best course of treatment anyway.  Ross was switched from the ventilator to a machine called an oscilator this afternoon.  The ventilator could no longer keep his oxygen saturation at an acceptable level.  We are continuing to pray that Ross is going to be proof that miracles happen.  We just need that miracle to happen pretty soon because we are running out of time.  Written by Chris Elliott 

My heart cries out for Mark and Ross

 I am pouring out my heart and prayers again on the behalf of Miracle Mark and Precious Ross. They are both still needing different healing touches from the Father tonight. Both have families who are faithful to the kingdom and giving thanks for every milestone they have reached. Mark has made huge healing strides over the last 9 months and his mom's faithful thankfulness inspires anyone who reads the caring bridge or meets their family. 

For Ross his 8 month journey has been a tough battle but reading how sweet of a fighter he has been is beyond words. He carries hope eternal from the Father into each person he meets on his journey.  I am glad that families facing these difficult times have a way to update all those who care in one place.

God is using the tools of the internet to spread the recording of His healing power, His peoples praises and hope even during difficult times. When Kimber was in the battle if I wanted to update it was by phone or if I got home an email. It was difficult to keep up with her needs and ask for prayer and give praise.

So it is on that note that I share the prayer of my heart for these 2 young men:

Father, I come boldly to your throne of grace on behalf of Ross and his family.
Because you have instructed us in your Word to pray for one another that we may be healed.

I pray for healing and wholeness for Ross and Mark. I pray that sickness and infirmity will have no place or power in his life. I pray against any infection or disease coming into his body, your Word says" He sent his Word and healed them. "(Psalm 107:20)

Where ever there is disease, illness or infirmity in his body, I pray and ask you Lord that you would touch him with your healing power and restore him to total health. Give the doctors wisdom and full knowledge of the best way to proceed.

Thank you Lord that you suffered and died for us so that we might be healed. I lay claim to that heritage of healing which you have promised in your Word and provide to all who believe. I thank you father and look to you for your will be done. In your son Jesus Name Amen, Amen

Isaiah 58:8, James 5:16, Malachi 4:2


The prayer above is from the Power of a Praying Parent...By Stormie Omartian
God has gifted her the words straight from him for me to agree and speak out load over my family and any other person God lays on my heart to pray for. When the burning to pray wells up and I lack the words I go to her prayer books to get me started. I am truly seeking God and laying the family of new friend from Missouri at the feet of Jesus. I am so thankful to stand in the gap for her precious grandson.

As I know someone had to of done the same for Kimber when she was his age. I also believe in Jesus's Name bringing healing, speak His name and surround the room and even hospital that Ross is in with the ministering angles to guard and protect Ross from any evil that comes to devour, kill, steal or destroy Ross, his parents and extended family and friends.

We must all remember that this battle is spiritual as well as physical. We as the body of Christ need each other. Continue to play the sounds of worship and healing over those who are ill. In the old testament the worshipers always went before the warriors to prepare the atmosphere for battle. I like to play the healing sounds from Julie True Soaking Worship.

Right now, why don’t you remove all the distractions around you, close your eyes, and just take a few minutes to soak in God’s Presence. Don’t just listen to the words that are being sung, but let them be an expression of your own heart. Let go of all your worries, turn off the question machine in your head, and just let God wash over you with His Healing Love. 

http://julietrue.com/online-healing-room

Relax, everything’s going to be all right;
Rest, everything’s coming together;
Open your hearts, love is on the way!
~ From the Message, pg. 515

 Always in Love with My Savior and King,

Sonya