This is Patrick {and his beautiful wife & their Golden’s}. He is a friend of 18 years. He’s been having some back pain. The doctors found a mass behind his heart in his chest cavity. Today at 2 pm EST they will biopsy the tumor for further testing. Would you please join me in praying for this young man, his wife, and their families? DaddyBoy {that’s my dad} spoke with Patrick last night {who’s been in the hospital for a few days} and his spirits are high… he is holding tight to the truth of James 5:16 “…Pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”
Will you consider leaving a comment letting them know you are praying or a word of encouragement?
Lucy
January 20, 2009 at 7:25 amI will be praying.
xxLucy
jeana
January 20, 2009 at 7:32 amMy family and I have not stopped praying!!! We have been on our knees for Patrick and his family and are believing for them the POWER of our awesome God that is on their side!!
the brown's
January 20, 2009 at 7:37 ampraying!
Sarah's Fab Day
January 20, 2009 at 7:39 amPrayers are on their way.
onebigholiday
January 20, 2009 at 7:45 amMy prayers are with him and his family.
Anonymous
January 20, 2009 at 7:46 amI will be praying for him and his loved ones!
Ashley
January 20, 2009 at 7:47 amDarby~ thanks for letting everyone know….I saw on Facebook that Daniel was asking for prayers for Patrick. Patrick and the whole family will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Sarah
January 20, 2009 at 7:54 amPraying in Michigan!!
Lauren
January 20, 2009 at 7:55 amI will keep your friend in my prayers.
Anonymous
January 20, 2009 at 7:57 amWe are praying for the whole family…
Shireen
January 20, 2009 at 7:58 am“Father, we pray according to Your will, asking for Your grace and mercy on behalf of Patrick and his sweet wife and family. May YOU be glorified in the process of his procedure today. We ask for a miraculous healing and white washing of this mass from his body, if You would allow for this. In advance, I praise you for Your love and comfort over Patrick and his wife and all family and friends during this time. Again, may You be glorified and may Patrick and his wife be strengthened only in You! In Jesus’ powerful WE pray together! Amen!!
the sweet life with olives
January 20, 2009 at 7:58 amSending you love and prayers from Rome from our family to yours. Stay strong in your faith and spirits!
Katie
January 20, 2009 at 8:06 amI am praying too.
Dona
January 20, 2009 at 8:07 amWe will be praying for him. This goes right with my verse for the week- Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear. Isaiah 65:24.
What peace this brings. Add our family to that prayer chain!
Linkis Family Love
January 20, 2009 at 8:09 amPatrick and his whole family have our prayers! God is good in all things.
simply seleta
January 20, 2009 at 8:09 amPlease tell Patrick that a family of six has already started praying for him. Little hands folded and hearts full of hope and encouragement for his strength during this time.
Alyson
January 20, 2009 at 8:10 amI will be praying.
Allie
January 20, 2009 at 8:12 amKeeping Patrick and his family in our prayers today and hoping for the best news possible.
Wright Family
January 20, 2009 at 8:17 amPraying right now for good news from the biopsy and for complete healing.
erika
January 20, 2009 at 8:20 amSweet Patrick and Savannah… we have been and will continue to pray! Thanks for posting this sister.
love you,
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Hillary @ The Dunham Diaries
January 20, 2009 at 8:26 amWe will most definitely pray for him today and in the days to come. God is so good! We will spefically pray for his complete healing and the guidance and wisdom of his doctors and staff. And for comfort for him and his family and friends.
Jennie-Marie
January 20, 2009 at 8:35 amKeeping Patrick and his family in our prayers, please keep us posted.
maggi
January 20, 2009 at 8:40 amI will add "Patrick" to my prayer list.
I wil also add his wife & their families for peace and guidance from God.
Lisa
January 20, 2009 at 8:42 amThanks Darby!
Isn’t it amazing when the body of Christ is unified? I have been so moved by the different threads of prayer…so many families praying. God WILL be glorified.
The Russell’s are praying.
Andrea
January 20, 2009 at 8:45 amSending prayers your way!
The Steel Magnolia House
January 20, 2009 at 9:06 amPrayers from our house to yours, Patrick, and your beloved family. May the Lord wrap you in his unfailing strength.
becky
January 20, 2009 at 9:10 amwe will certainly lift him up. we all know our God is mighty to save!!
Stephanie
January 20, 2009 at 9:14 amPrayer is POWERFUL. I have no doubt in the power of prayer and the power of our God to heal – I will, of course, be praying for Patrick’s health and everyone’s peace, as well as wisdom for the doctors.
Kellie Patton
January 20, 2009 at 9:24 amI am praying for Patrick right NOW!
Dianne
January 20, 2009 at 9:25 amPraying in N.C.for Patrick and his family.
Meaghan
January 20, 2009 at 9:26 ami just prayed for ya patrick so i could say that i have! God can do anything He wants…He is so faithful!
The Stringers
January 20, 2009 at 9:46 ampraying in mississippi
pam
January 20, 2009 at 10:04 ami’ll be praying.
Laura
January 20, 2009 at 10:14 amprayers coming from austin, too…
Anonymous
January 20, 2009 at 10:15 ampraying for courage, strength and healing…God Bless
KMR
January 20, 2009 at 10:18 amSent a prayer up just now!
Kim in TX
Anonymous
January 20, 2009 at 10:22 amSaying a prayer right now!
Catherine
January 20, 2009 at 10:33 amPrayers from Florida!
Jenny Lynn
January 20, 2009 at 11:23 amI will be praying. I definitely believe in the power of prayer seeing my mom healed from cancer. I will be praying for good news and for strength during this difficult time.
Carly
January 20, 2009 at 11:29 amSending prayers for God’s healing touch. May He heal Patrick and be with thier family in this time of uncertainty.
Anonymous
January 20, 2009 at 11:40 amDefinitely will be praying. My own dear husband was just diagnosed with cancer in October and we have seen the goodness of God in countless ways. Please keep us updated so we know how to specifically lift Patrick up before the Lord.
The Martin's
January 20, 2009 at 11:41 amI will be praying! May our God bring peace, comfort, and healing.
Kim
January 20, 2009 at 12:01 pmI’m praying.
Tara McClendon
January 20, 2009 at 12:05 pmWhat a beautiful family! We’ll surely be praying for them!!
Jessica Ranjbari
January 20, 2009 at 12:26 pmSuch a beautiful couple…. I’ll be praying them! I like to remind myself of 2 Corinthians 4:18 when I face hard times… “So we don’t look at the troubles we can see right now; rather we look forward to what we have not yet seen. For the troubles we see will soon be over, but the JOYS to come will last forever.” Please keep us up to date on how things go…
Kristen
January 20, 2009 at 12:31 pmWe are praying for this family!
emily
January 20, 2009 at 12:34 pmLord we lift our bother in Christ up to you. He is your child you love him. Please touch his body and heal him. We ask that you put you loving arms around him and his family. We give all glory and praise.
Natalie McGough
January 20, 2009 at 12:34 pmI just prayed for Patrick and his wife and family. God is the great healer!
cmcilwain
January 20, 2009 at 12:34 pmEverything will be just fine!!!! I am praying for your family
MaryBeth
January 20, 2009 at 12:35 pmI am sending a prayer his way and one for you for thinking of him
andi
January 20, 2009 at 12:36 pmStorming heaven on behalf of Patrick. May they know His mighty hand holds him; unwavering.
Anonymous
January 20, 2009 at 12:54 pmWe will be praying and believing God is going to heal Patrick!
Me.
January 20, 2009 at 12:55 pmMy prayers and love are with you and your dear friend.
xoxo
Anonymous
January 20, 2009 at 1:03 pmI will be praying too!!! GOD IS GOOD!!!!!!
Shan
January 20, 2009 at 1:14 pmI am praying for Patrick and his family! Thank you for sharing please keep us updated…
Beck
January 20, 2009 at 1:35 pmPraying from Dallas to the only One Who is Faithful to Save and Who is the true Healer!
Michele
January 20, 2009 at 2:09 pmThank you for posting Darby. Praying for peace, healing and strength for Patrick and his family.
Jeremiah 29:11
Kerry
January 20, 2009 at 2:13 pmand praying in NC!
micah, danielle, sophie, and angus
January 20, 2009 at 2:31 pmPraying for this family right now.
C and M
January 20, 2009 at 3:08 pmWhat a beautiful family.
Sending prayers for them.
The Southern Lady
January 20, 2009 at 3:11 pmDarby, I’m happy to keep Patrick and his family in my prayers. In the past week that our family has had two infants in our prayers, their health has vastly improved. God works wonders.
Prayer is truly powerful.
kdurec
January 20, 2009 at 3:18 pmWe are praying for you and your family, Patrick.
Stephanie
January 20, 2009 at 3:25 pmWe are joining you with our prayers!
Kelly
January 20, 2009 at 3:29 pmPraying to The Great Healer!
Ford Family
January 20, 2009 at 3:58 pmpraying!
Jennifer
January 20, 2009 at 4:24 pmPraying!!
whitney burrough akin
January 20, 2009 at 4:37 pmpraying for patrick this minute.
duchess
January 20, 2009 at 5:01 pmPrayers from SC.
Sarah Dudley
January 20, 2009 at 5:32 pmPatrick, please know that I am interceding on your behalf to the Great Healer. Have faith!
LA
January 20, 2009 at 6:04 pmI'm definitely praying for Patrick, that he & his will be aware of the loving hands of the Lord at work in & around him, and that they will be filled with peace.
Molly
January 20, 2009 at 6:28 pmDefinitely praying!!
Todd and Randi
January 20, 2009 at 6:28 pmPraying!
Ashley
January 20, 2009 at 6:39 pmPraying!!
Anonymous
January 20, 2009 at 7:24 pmprayers sent up for Patrick
Elizabeth
January 20, 2009 at 9:05 pmpraying, praying, praying! God be with you all.
Joyce
January 20, 2009 at 10:39 pmMy comment is a little late tonight and the procedure has taken place. I will include Patrick and his family in my prayers tonight that he feels the love and power.
I’m having a hard time sleeping tonight. My mom always tells me when I can’t sleep or wake up during the night that GOD wants to talk to me. Tonight must be one of those nights. xoxo
The Birds Nest
January 20, 2009 at 11:01 pmI am praying in South Carolina. Please keep us updated.
Anonymous
January 20, 2009 at 11:08 pmPraying in California…
Tess
January 21, 2009 at 7:25 amI will be lifting this family up in prayer regularly. God is a miracle maker, miracles DO happen. Keep us updated.
Mandi
January 21, 2009 at 7:44 amAdd one more to the list of those praying…
thelaundryisneverfinished
January 21, 2009 at 8:17 amPraying right now…and will continue!
Cousin
January 21, 2009 at 9:00 amWe will be praying for him and his family.
Ashley
January 21, 2009 at 11:34 amThere aren’t any words to express the pain that they must be feeling, but I am always reminded of the Lord’s faithfulness (Lam 3:21-24) and of His will to work this out for His good (and our sanctification). We will lift him (and others who are hurting)up!
paula
January 21, 2009 at 11:37 amoh my. of course i will be praying. Jesus is the healer.
Lindsey
January 21, 2009 at 5:01 pmpraying for your friends. sorry to hear it is cancer, but very glad it is “the best of the worst”. asking for complete remission.
Laura
January 21, 2009 at 7:07 pmI am so sorry and so saddened to hear that it is cancer. Prayers for a quick and effective recovery.
Pizza by the Sea
January 23, 2009 at 12:08 amPraise God, the ultimate physician. Praying for healing and comfort during this difficult time.
Paula
January 23, 2009 at 9:41 amHi!
I’m from Portugal but i’ve lived in the USA for a while and i just love your country and miss it very much, althoug i love my country too!
My mom, also suffered from cancer, breast cancer but, because she believes ant trusts in God, today she is alive and well!
Tell Ptrick and his family to keep believing, because God has not abandoned him!
No.35style
January 25, 2009 at 11:51 amThey look like such a cute couple. I’m glad his prognosis is good and complete remission is expected.
pve design
January 27, 2009 at 7:48 amprayers
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