Monday, October 19, 2009

GOD Has a Plan.....


Hi everyone,

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Just wanted to thank you all for your continued prayers. Jessica's high fevers are thought to be due to a catheter infection and so she was brought down to surgery to remove the catheter and implant another one on the other side of her chest. At the same time, just to play it safe, she was tested for influenza, and thank God that came back negative. Due to the infection, though, she will be put on two different antibiotics. It certainly has been a week of weeks!

But, even through these problems with unexpected infections this week, there is and always has been one "constant" strength, one undeniable force, who watches over her and gives her the "armor" she needs to keep pushing forward and to ultimately win this battle - that "strength" is of God, our Lord and Savior! His word and His plan is oh so powerful!

We had a very special visitor that came to see Jessica tonight. Our dear Dr. Rainbow (aka Dr. Zavala) brought her son, Luis, who is a priest, to visit with her! We were so honored with his visit. He was a private secretary for five years to Pope John Paul II! He is such a gentle man; very soft spoken, very smart, very genuine. When he entered the room you could feel the special warmth that only comes from being a true man of God! Currently his work brings him to Monterrey every few weeks, so he has said he would like to come back again to talk to her. His message was simple and loving - for Jessica to have the hope in HIS word, to keep fighting no matter what, and to remember that God does have a plan for all those who believe in Him! In the short time that we have come to know Dr. Zavala, she has made us feel like a part of her family as well! We are so thankful to God for her and her family!

"FOR I KNOW THE PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU, DECLARES THE LORD, PLANS TO PROSPER YOU AND NOT TO HARM YOU, PLANS TO GIVE YOU HOPE AND A FUTURE"!
Jeremiah 29:11

In God's plan,
Jessica's Mom

*****UPCOMING FUNDRAISER FOR JESSICA*****

Princess House Fundraiser For Jessica's Journey
This Saturday - October 24th - 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Indigo Lakes Clubhouse - Naples, Fl. 34119
RSVP - Carol Biron - (239)304-7589
or e-mail: cbiron123@aol.com

***Great opportunity to do some early Christmas shopping and have a Fun afternoon - winning prizes as well!!!***
***All proceeds will be donated to Jessica's Journey Savings Club***

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7 comments:

  1. Hi Jessica and Sara Gina, We are praying every day and night for you.You are in our thoughts and prayers every moment and we know that with your strength and determination and with Mom at your side along with all the wonderful doctors,friends,family,God--keep the faith. Have only sweet dreams and joy of recovery .

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  2. Just thinking of you......Crystal

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  3. hi, jessica! i'm delighted to read you're moving your leg more and you can touch it without pain. celebrate the small victories! we have to hold on to the positive. i know you'll fight off this infection and as well as rsd.
    my parents were in san diego over the weekend for a wedding. my husband, daughter and myself packed up the car and had our first road trip in years! it was a quick visit, filled with laughter, love, faith and thoughts of you and devon. you are constantly in our paryers. keep the faith, jessica. God is so very good and you too will have your miracle in monterrey.
    love and blessings,
    emily wilford

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  4. Hi Jessica and Mrs. Stevens,

    I thought of you guys as I heard a song this week on the radio. The song is called "He is" by Mark Schultz. I had used it this week for my update and it reminded me a lot of what you were saying in your post. God does have a plan. Revelations says "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." When our word seems to be spiraling out of control, it is so comforting to know that God IS. He WAS. And he ALWAYS will be. That is the basis of this song. My prayer for you and Jessica is to feel today, right now in Mexico, that you will feel his presence and to know that he is with you and he IS...

    Here is the link if you want to check out the song:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1dElIkD3hU

    He IS by Mark Schutlz


    Father, let the world just fade away
    Let me feel your presence in this place
    Lord, I've never been so weary
    How I need to know you're near me
    Father, let the world just fade away

    Till I'm on my knees
    Till my heart can sing

    He is
    He was
    He always will be

    Even when it feels like there is no one holding me
    Be still, my soul
    He is

    Father, let your Holy Spirit sing
    Let it calm the storm inside of me
    As I stand amazed
    Lift my hands and say

    He is
    He was
    He always will be

    [ Mark Schultz Lyrics are found on www.songlyrics.com ]
    He lives
    He loves
    he's always with me

    Even when it feels like there is no one holding me
    Be still, my soul
    Through every fear
    And every doubt
    And every tear I shed
    Down every road
    I'm not alone
    No matter where I am

    He is
    He was
    And He always will be

    He lives
    He loves
    he's always with me
    Even when it feels like there is no one holding me
    Be still, my soul
    Be still, and know
    Be still, my soul
    He is

    Love you guys,

    Lindsay Spengler

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  5. prayers
    Linda in Saratoga

    please let us know if there are any more fund raisers on Long Island.

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  6. prayers
    Linda in Saratoga

    please let us know if there are any more fund raisers on Long Island.

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  7. hi jessica, it is michelle i just wanted to say hi and that i miss you..i also wrote you a poem in creative writing...

    JESSICA

    my loving caring sister-
    2 years old...
    i couldn't say jessica
    i called her wessie

    she is pretty-
    brown hair
    green eyes
    a bright smile
    a warm heart

    she sometimes gets on my nerves
    the BIG sister
    getting attention
    born first
    the favorite

    she is my best friend
    hide and seek
    board games
    i love her because..
    she is my sister

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