Day 19 - July 4 - More prayer requests
Tonight we saw the boy unlike we've seen him before - hurting. Not physically, but emotionally and spiritually. Not a mood that could be lifted, but a deep, soul-aching pain. It grieved us and we were unable to assuage it completely, and it was apparent that our boy is doing his own crying out to God.
Our prayer requests for tonight -
- spiritual comfort for Connor
- rapid weaning from the roto-bed and the respirator
- transfer to a quality rehab location near home as soon as possible
- wisdom to discern that location
- clean and clear lungs
- lung function without respirator support
- full return of all feeling, movement and control
- strength for the family to carry on
Thank you for carrying us another day.
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posted by Eric Williamson @ 10:53 PM
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The prayers will continue tonight, tomorrow, and as long as we need them to continue. My heart aches for your son and I feel helpless that I am unable to do anything more than prayer. Please know that many of us that have never even met your family care so very much. Know that our thoughts are with you every moment of the day. I can't imagine what it must feel like to be a parent going down the path that your on right now. Just know that the prayers will continue for each of you in hopes that His will is done and that His will is the same as what we all hope for Connor.
-Morgan Hill family
Wait on the Lord.
When the deep darkk waters close over your head and you start sinking in darkness, when you cannot breath, when you think you have nothing left - hold on to the Lord. Close your eyes and grip tight. And wait. Have faith. In the quiet of the depths He will come to you.
Wait. His time is not our own.
I'm so sorry for your pain. I continue to pray.
Eric,
I am moved by your transparency. Your requests have been lifted before the LORD of heaven and earth. It's off to bed, and as I sleep, our God is wide awake, looking down on Conner, working HIS perfect will in his life and yours, and perhaps countless others that are plugged into this ongoing chapter of life. May God give you and your family HIS peace as you trust HIM for the final outcome. To God be the glory!!
Crying with you, loving you, crying out to the Lord for you, trusting and waiting with you, and again, His mercies are new every morning, great is His faithfulness,
Praying through the night, the God of Israel doesn't slumber He is awake He is holding you all He won't let you fall He feels your pain, He loves Connor way more then you do Keep crying out keep knocking just like the impatient widow woman. Loving you, may He keep you in perfect peace, draw near to Him and He will draw near to you. Thank you for allowing us to pray with you, you are blessing us with this testimony each of you are working on.
In Christ, Linda
Eric and Cherie -
My dear brother and sister...
I cry with you because your son is in pain. I search the Scriptures for something -- anything -- that would be of comfort to you...and I fail. I pray to God for a miracle, and can do nothing but wait. But I don't want to wait. I want to make it better. I wish I could. But I'm not God, so the waiting continues.
That's a really hard thing to do: wait. We lose sight of God. We ask, "Where are you?!" But even when we don't feel like God is near, His Word tells us He is.
"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Ps. 34:18)
I know your hearts are hurting and that it's the kind of pain that turns your bones to water. All I can do is continue to pray for you, knowing that even when I run out of words, the Spirit is there speaking for me.
"...the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will." (Rom. 8:26-27)
May my prayers for you all be in accordance with His will. May God grant you rest, strength, encouragement, peace, and the grace to continue seeking Him in the midst of a harrowing trial.
In His love,
Jenann
Continueing to pray for you all.
Encouraged to see all the Connorwatch tee shirts at the parade.
Specifically praying for the swelling to start going down, so Connor's body can begin feeling again. Often times, 3 weeks into recovery of injury, surgery etc. it seems like not much progress is going on...but the next days & weeks will show improvement...Also praying that God will send just the right people to come alongside each of you right now....
"The Lord bless you & keep you;
the Lord make His face shine upon you,and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace."
Number 6:24-26
We are here, we're not forgetting and we continue to pray. The long haul is hard and long; but Christ is sufficient. My prayer for Connor and for all of you is to lean into the pain, meet it head on and Christ meets YOU there. I know some of us will see you today at the hospital. We love you and hurt with you.
Kristie for the Robinsons
I echo and affirm the prayers of others today who have written. My heart is filled with compassion for you all and my soul lifts you up in fervent prayer. Wondering if Joni E. Tada has been in contact with you and could offer Connor some specific comfort?
iamjustone(of many!)
Just found out July 3rd what Connor and your family are going through, and will add mine and my extended family's prayers for his healing and recovery. Nothing is impossible to Him!
You have an amazing suport system already, and I will forward the website and prayer requests to everyone I know.
I have two initial suggestions, when he is strong enough and ready for them.....
An ipod with one of Connor's friends as point of contact and Music Master to coordinate/load music suggestions....
A game system in the room with a screen like they have in dental offices on the ceiling so Connor can observe and participate as much as possible in things his friends and family can play or display for him. Guitar Hero comes to mind, or Rock Band, etc.... but this is also a great avenue for video clips, movies, emails, curriculum for anything he is interested in and any other computer communication people want to send to Connor.....
I hope and pray for Connor now every day.
Dear Family,
Like so many we pray daily, hourly for you. Before each meal and through out the day we look to your site to know what to pray for. Thank you for being honest and helping us to know what to pray for.
God is near, and hearing all your request. As the parents of a small boy we look to your example of how to raise our son. No matter what the outcome God HAS and WILL work through your family. Never look to the future, God has that taken care of....look to the present and see what He has to offer to carry you through this very day He has given you as a family.
Many are pryaing and "holding" you close during this time. We may not all be able to be there...but we are taking this journey with you through prayer.
Myers Family
Morgan Hill
Dear Williamson family,
Please know prayers are being prayed
daily for all of you from Kijabe,
KENYA.
God bless you as you fight on!
i pray for comfort for Conner Lord, he is YOUR CHILD. you have brought him this far...18 years of knowing you, loving you, trusting you.
You know where he is right now and You have him right where You want him. You know the littlest creatures on this earth, so too you know and control your children.
I praise your holy name today, I send songs of love and praise and encouragement to Conner today. I know you are our Father in heaven and you will carry your child Conner through this...thank you in Jesus' name.
Connor, Tex, Cherie and Joelle continued prayers for Connor and yourselves.
John aka pinkie
Your family is always on my mind, even moreso yesterday. There were tons of us thinking about, praying and talking about the faith that you all have and Connor's ability to remain strong. Remember, you must always become a little weaker before you become stronger. You must tear the muscle a little, before it gains bulk and becomes stronger.
I finally got to meet Joelle and she is even more beautiful, in person and in spirit! I am so glad I got to meet her, Makenzie (my nail polish co-hort) even greeted her with a hug! I hope that I'll be able to see her more often when she comes home to study at Gavilan.
Continue to stand firm, that we must be still and KNOW He is God.
As always,
Michawn
MHBC
Our dear friends, the Osborne's (Marcie, Lindsey & Laura) have begun their work in Kijabe, Kenya (see the earlier post). Please pray for the work they're doing at the hospital over the next few weeks as they and their team continue to pray for Connor.
FYI, for those who know the Hayward's in MI, the Kijabe hospital is a sister clinic to the one the Hayward's met at umpteen years ago in Kenya... more Small World/Big God stories.
Thanks to all of you who are continuing to lift up Connor and the rest of my brother's family.
Kent
Virginia
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