"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~
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Special Message From Pastor!
Hi to family & friends,
TO VIEW JESSICA ON FOX TV - CLICK ON LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW_vstm0bS8
***There is going to be a special fund raising item that is going to be announced very soon. It involves a special necklace that was designed especially for Jessica and all the proceeds from the sales of this item will be donated to Jessica's Journey Savings Club! I have seen it and it is beautiful! It was made in honor of Jessica and her efforts to increase Lyme disease awareness, something that Jessica has been very passionate about since she has been battling that disease for the past four years as well! As soon as I have all the info and links, I will blog this SPECIAL NEWS and how it all came about and how and when it will become available!!!
Today is Veteran's Day in the USA. It is a day that we honor all military veterans who fought for our country in the pursuit of world peace. Let us honor and remember all those that we know today who have served their country so valiantly and let us be thankful for their service which has given us the right to live in a free country!
Update on Jessica:
It has been a pleasure to have Pastor Browning from NY here with us these past few days. We will miss him when he leaves us tomorrow. It has been comforting to have his special prayers said for Jessica. We have prayed together for her ultimate healing from all sicknesses. We prayed for her RSD pain to improve with each continued ketamine booster. We prayed for her eyesight to be restored back to normal and for the static vision to go away. We prayed for the lesions to stay away. We also prayed for her headaches and light and noise sensitivity that have plagued her for so long, to also go away. While praying, we also thanked God for the continued improvements in regards to the movements in her legs - the "small steps" as Dr. "Green Shirt" (aka Dr. Cantu) - always reminds her that are s0 vital to her overall success here in Mexico. And, we prayed for the other two patients from the USA that are still here - Justin and Devon (who will hopefully be leaving the hospital this Friday).
Here is a message from Pastor Browning:
I will always treasure these three days I was able to spend with Jessica (and Gina) here in Mexico. Jessica has clearly established herself as the most beloved patient at Hospital San Jose. She is truly one of a kind, and her remarkable personality and resilient faith continue to draw people in. I have met a steady stream of wonderful people who constantly go above and beyond to help Jessica (and Gina and I, by the way) including her team of doctors, nurses, a pastor from Monterrey, and some American families up here on the 8th floor. Special thanks to Dr. Zavala (aka Dr. "Rainbow") who showed me the beautiful sights of Monterrey! They join with the rest of us back in the States in wishing and praying that God would give her the healing and comfort that she needs.
Jessica has made a great deal of progress since I last saw her in July. I pray that Jessica's healing would continue and that she would find comfort in some of my favorite Bible verses, Romans 8:38-39, and the wonderful reality that there is nothing in this world that can separate us from Jesus Christ and his never ending love.
I have met and ministered to many people over the years. Being down here, I realize once again that Gina Stevens is so singularly exceptional. She is the living epitome of motherly devotion, love, patience and what it means to be Christ-like. She is an inspiration and role model for the rest of us. Please continue to pray for God's presence and strength in Gina's life as she cares for Jessica.
Pastor Jeff Browning
Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9
In God's Love,
Sarah Gina(Jessica's Mom)
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AMEN!! To Sarah Gina and Jessica.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pastor Browning!
Thanks to Pastor Browning from Jessica's family in the states. Mere words could not express our gratitude for your guidance and prayers. My sister Sarah Gina is truly one of a kind. I miss her and Jessica EACH AND EVERY DAY. Our hope is that thjey will be home with us very soon. Jessica is the strogest young lady anyone will ever meet. I respectg her and am in awe of her courage....Love Aunt Carol
ReplyDeleteThanks to Pastor Browning from Jessica's family in the states. Mere words could not express our gratitude for your guidance and prayers. My sister Sarah Gina is truly one of a kind. I miss her and Jessica EACH AND EVERY DAY. Our hope is that thjey will be home with us very soon. Jessica is the strogest young lady anyone will ever meet. I respectg her and am in awe of her courage....Love Aunt Carol
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful witness to our faith that Pastor Browning traveled to Mexico to pray by Jessica's and Sarah Gina's side. It's wonderful to hear of the progress going on in Rm 845 for our extended family!! Keep up the wonderful vision of life free of pain!!
ReplyDeleteCan not wait to hear of the wonderful surprise coming...I'm in!!
Love Nancy
A Double Amen!!!! Stay Strong, Jessica! Crystal
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to be surrounded by so much love! I am confident that God's richest blessings are being doled out to you right now. It is in our darkest times that God can minister to us the most. Many times throughout my illness I have experienced the generosity and love of strangers, friends an family. Those are moments I would never trade! God is able to work through so may and those of us who need the affirmation that He is indeed working, feel truly blessed by seeing it!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear that there have been slight improvements and continue to pray that you will experience many more and much more quickly in the days ahead.
May you find strength in all that is good and my God sit by your bedsides and hold you ever so close in the days ahead
God bless you,
Fern Kwantes
Jessica,
ReplyDeleteI have your beautiful picture from the newspaper up in my office. I see your shining face everyday on my bulletin board and it reminds me how connected people can be.
We pray for you and your family and think of you every day. Keep on truckin' - you never know when a huge breakthrough will occur. We have seen it. Olivia still struggles but we try and keep perspective on what can be ~ the unknown potential keeps us going.
Positive thoughts and energy are coming your way,
Your special friends in Marco -
Stephanie, Bruce, Natalie , Olivia and Ever Davis
Hi Ladies,
ReplyDeleteHope all is well!!!!
Checking your blog every day & always keeping you both in my prayers!!!
Jodi
How wonderful to hear the Pastor saw a great deal of progress! It is hard when you are dealing with it day to day to see the improvements.
ReplyDeleteWe will continue to pray for your complete healing! With God all things are possible!
With love & prayers,
The Turners
Dear Jessica,
ReplyDeleteYou are in our prayers.
The DeMarco Family
Resurrection, Garden City