Please Pray for Martha Marie’s Health
Martha Marie had an MRI this morning as we had thought that she may have MS (Multiple Sclerosis). The good news is that she does not have MS. She does however have 2 brain aneurysms that could be life threatening. We go to Greenville Memorial Hospital on Monday morning for further testing (CT Angiogram) to see how severe the aneurysms are.
The best case scenario could be that God could heal her. We are actually praying that God would do this. In Joshua 10:12-13, Joshua asked God to make the sun stand still so that the Israelites could conquer the Amorites. If Joshua had the scientific knowledge of the 21st Century, he would have realized that the earth is not flat and that the sun did not revolve around the earth. Even though he did not have his scientific facts straight, God knew Joshua’s heart and granted his request.
We know that the Son does not revolve around us, but we are trying the best we can to let our lives revolve around the Son, Jesus. We know that nothing happens without first passing through God’s hands. We are claiming Psalm 37:4 which says, “Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.” We want nothing more than God’s plan for this situation and even though we do not know what is going to happen we can’t lose because we are striving to trust in God’s plan as He is in control. Our greatest desire is for His will to be done.
Another scenario that could take place is to treat it with medicine. The worst case scenario is for brain surgery. We will know more once we get our test results back. Check back for updates.
In the meantime, we are asking our Father to heal Martha Marie with the same passion as a 2 year old begging their parent for a candy bar at the check out line in Wal-mart (hopefully without the whining part).
Please pray for our endurance!
12 On the day the LORD gave the Amorites over to Israel, Joshua said to the LORD in the presence of Israel: ”O sun, stand still over Gibeon, O moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.” 13 So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the nation avenged itself on its enemies, as it is written in the Book of Jashar. The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day. - Joshua 10:12-13
March 29th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Hey Guys,
We have joined in prayer with you already and are asking the Heavenly Father to act on your behalf. You are deeply loved!
March 29th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Eddie and family,
I’m lifting your request to the Lord daily and each hour as you come to my mind. I do pray for a special healing. I also pray that He will allow each of you to impact others (doctors, nurses, friends, family) as you walk with Him each day.
Blessings,
Chad Peters
March 29th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Know that we are praying for you and your whole family.
March 29th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
We all know that God can do some wonderful miracles, and will pray with you for one in your lives. This walk of faith may not be easy, but it will be rewarding.
March 29th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
As your brothers and sister in Christ, we are raising our voices with yours to our Heavenly Father, pleading with Him for Martha Marie’s healing and full restoration to health. We are claiming Psalm 144:1-2 on your behalf. “Praise the LORD, who is my rock. He is my loving ally and my fortress, my tower of safety, my rescuer. He is my shield, and I take refuge in Him.” We love you guys.
March 29th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Eddie, you are all in our prayers. We love you! Rex and Janet
March 29th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Praying for my Smith-friends!
March 30th, 2008 at 1:07 am
Smith Family,
We are praying for God do to the miraculous. We believe that He can and He will, in some shape or form. Know that your brothers and sisters in Christ are surrounding you with prayer, so much prayer. Also know that our MIGHTY God is with you all. He is Healer and He is Redeemer.
We love you so very much and are praying continually.
Love,
Heath, Kelly and Families
March 30th, 2008 at 10:15 am
I am definitely praying for you, Martha Marie, and your family right now! Our God provides us with all that we need. Love you guys!
always,
liz
March 30th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
We love you guys and know that your faith will sustain you! Our entire church family is praying for you! We serve a big God! Be faithful!
March 30th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Martha Marie and Eddie,
We are raising our eyes to the Maker of Heaven and Earth for healing, peace and comfort through this whole situation. Ask about the new procedure that can be done through arteriography. It is a procedure that can take care of some brain aneurysms without brain surgery. It depends on where they are located. It is much less invasive. It is done similar to the arteriogram she is having on Monday. Call me if you need to talk about it more.
We are praying for all of you so very much!
Love,
Jeff and Cheryl Heer
March 30th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
Martha Marie and Eddie,
For the last three nights I have been dreaming about you, Martha Marie. I need to call you and tell you all about it. Even before I read this email I had decided to call you when I get off work. Have faith and know that God is intervening in your behalf even before the email online. I have been praying and thinking all day long about you and Eddie. Praying for your marriage and health. God is so good! He is our provider, and I know he is watching over you!
Love you guys!
Carmen and Tim Lawrence
March 31st, 2008 at 9:06 am
Martha Marie and Eddie,
What a great physician we have in Jesus! You are in my prayers for healing, and I pray that He will guide the physicians as they diagnose this situation.