Friends,
Thanks for your continued prayers for Dad, Mom, and our family. You mean so much to us and it is by God's grace that we are sustained each and every day.
The last few days have been an unexpectd turn for us for sure.
On Monday morning Dad woke up with seizures and vomiting and was taken by squad to the hospital. He has been very calm and relaxed. After meeting with Dr. Cavaliere, it appears that the swelling from his tumor is pushing on both sides of his brain.
Dad will be transported to the Kobacker House (hospice care facility) this afternoon to be in the most comfortable place possible. We are thankful for such nice accomodations for Dad and the entire family.
It is hard to explain what we are all going through, we know that Jesus knows the number of Dad's days but it is still hard to watch the ups and downs. We are thankful that Dad knows his true home and that this earth is just temporary and passing.
We rejoice in this special time with Dad as a family and pray that each moment will be special.
Thanks for your continued prayers and support.
We love you all.
Sarah
39 comments:
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sy, Renessa, and kids
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sy, Renessa, and kids
Lifting you to the Father continuously. We love each of you.
Praying for you, Sarah. That your family would know the nearness of God. And, always, always asking for a miracle. Love you! Kerith
Father God, I just ask you to surround Tom and his entire family with your comfort and peace during this time. Let it guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Hold them close Lord. Carry them through this time Jesus. Fill them with your power Holy Spirit. Let them feel your love. I pray all in the name of our Savior Jesus. Amen.
Sarah, we are praying continuously. We love you all.
We love you all and are keeping you in our prayers. Comfort and peace.
love to your family and praying for the comforting arms of Jesus to be felt daily!
Dave and I are praying for each moment to be special and for the peace of God that transcends all understanding to be upon all of you, and that you may overflow with hope, by the power of the Holy Spirit. We pray this in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We love you.
Lifting all of you up in prayer. May the Holy Spirit bring you peace and comfort.
The Elder's
We are all praying for comfort and peace; Valentina, Anna and Tyler are also praying. We love you guys
We are thinking about and praying for you all. May you feel God's perfect peace. We love you all.
Jon and Judy Allbright
Sarah,
Although I do not know you personally, your dad was a classmate and teammate of mine in college. He was always an awesome guy and it was a real privilege to have him as a friend back then. My love and respect for your dad naturally overflows to you and your family. I have been praying for your dad and you all for some time now. May God be honored and glorified through what He will do through your dad!
All of us at wc prayed long and hard for Tom and the family today. We love you all. Tomorrow is chapel and hundreds will be praying around 11:00..
Lisa, Sarah, Zac, Matt, Tom and family,
We love you, we are praying and holding on to God's promises on your behalf. The kids and some staff at WCHS are meeting tomorrow morning at 7:45 to lift you up to our Heavenly Father. Our hearts both ache and hope with you. May you be experiencing Jesus in a new way, strengthened and given peace.
Nancy, Andy, Lexie, Natalie and Lindsay
We are praying for all of you.
Please know that the Dobner family is keeping all of you in our prayers. May God Bless you and bring to each of you comfort and peace.
Sara,
We miss you and will be praying for your Dad and your family - The Brandpoet team...
You're all in our constant thoughts and prayers - love you all!!!
May God give you His peace and trust during this time; my heart is breaking for all; I will be praying fervently.
May God give you His peace and may your trust in Him be secure. My heart breaks for you as all of you are dear to our family. Praying fervently, with love.
Dear family,
I am so sad to hear about your Dad, and husband. Your Dad was a childhood friend of mine, we went to Colonial Hills together for many years. He was one of my best friends. He always had a smile on his face and was so much fun! I have been keeping up with his condition through my Dad etc. Please know that you are in my prayers through this difficult time! I love the verse you chose for yesterdays post.
Jan Jordan Fowler
Tommy is an old friend from elementary school, I have wonderful and fond memories of him. Now as he is making his way homeward I thank God for his life and testimony...and for the peace that He brings in times of trouble. Family, be encouraged, God's peace and comfort be with you. These days will be the best of times in the midst of the trial; you will lean on the Savior and come to know grace in an all-new way. Love in Christ-
Mark Jones, Watkinsville GA
Praying for you and your family. I pray that you feel God's arms wrap around each and every one of you and that you will continue to be sustained.
Karen Karpik
Lisa, Matt, Sarah & Zach,
The Stolls are praying "big-time" for you all. Although we don't know the short-term outcome of this, we know that Tom wins! His impact and ministry here at WC will forever be a legacy to the faithfulness and love of our Lord, Jesus Christ! I was sitting behind you all just this past Sunday and was praising the Lord at how He has continued to use Tom to be a blessing to others. I pray for His presence fill your lives. Psalms 116:1-2 I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
Much love, David
We are praying for all of you. Our hearts break with you as you anticipate a pause in your fellowship with Tom. Praise God that it is only a pause - eternity awaits and he will be more full of life there than you even saw in his full vitality here. - the Troutner family
We continually pray for you and especially at this time. God certainly has been honored by Tom and your family through this journey. Thank you Jesus for eternal life!
Psalm 3:3 "But Thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head."
Praying for you all in this time of need.
Debbie Richardson
Bryan College, *83
Hollywood, FL
The 3rd graders have been having prayer sessions for you! We all love you and are thinking of you! ~Rachel
words fail me.
"But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it. But in the same way the way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words;"
What love! Thank you Jesus, wrap Your arms around this precious family.
We love you and are praying for you at this most difficult time.
Mike and Kathy Penn
I have been waking up throughout the night the last few nights with you and Tom (and the family) heavy on my heart and have been praying through the nights for you and the family. I know God knows how to help you and I am trusting the Holy Spirit and Jesus to interceed as I grieve and stand with you in faith. I will continue to lift you up to the Throne of the Almighty and pray his grace is meeting you in all the places you find yourselves. love, andrea ibach
I have been waking up throughout the night the last few nights with you and Tom (and the family) heavy on my heart and have been praying through the nights for you and the family. I know God knows how to help you and I am trusting the Holy Spirit and Jesus to interceed as I grieve and stand with you in faith. I will continue to lift you up to the Throne of the Almighty and pray his grace is meeting you in all the places you find yourselves. love, andrea ibach
I have been waking up throughout the nights this week with Tom and you and the family heavy on my heart. I have been praying through the night for you all and trusting the Holy Spirit and Jesus is interceeding on your behalf and bringing you the sustaining grace and strength you need as you face each moment, one at a time, with him. I will continue to lift you up day and night and stand with you in faith that God the Almighty is standing with you all and will carry you through moment by moment. Love, Andrea Ibach
Lisa, Matt, Tom, and Lisa, We love you dearly. Praying continually for God to comfort you and give you His peace.
May the road rise to meet you. May the wind blow softly at your back, the sun shine warm upon your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, may God hold you all in the palm of his hand. Love you Tommy. Leslie Williams Wade
Dear Tom, Lisa and family,
I am praying for you, and your Bryan College family is praying for you- hundreds of them across the globe. You are precious to us and we are praying for strength, peace and courage as you complete this journey. We don't know why God allows such things, but as you know God is faithful and He always proves Himself faithful even through the most terrible of circumstances. You all are loved. May God cover you with His wings and may you find shelter, the warmth of His pressence, and the power of His love.
Continuing to pray. With much love,
Paulakay Franks Ricketts
Tom, Lisa and family, your story was just passed on to me by the Bryan Alumni Office and I think back to the year I transferred in to Bryan ('83-'84) watching you two (and Steve & Lisa Stewart) fall for each other. It was beautiful to see that same twinkle in your eyes as I watched the video of your journey. May God grant you strength according to His glorious might to shine brightly for His name.
Rick & Patty (Wiens) Swift
Bryan College '86
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