When you are waiting for answers minutes seem like hours, hours seem like days, and days seem like months. As much as I love Porter McClain, I can't even being to imagine what this feels like for Thomas and Jennifer. Porter Mac had his MRI done today and it probably won't be until some time tomorrow once they see the doctor again for the results. They took the tubes out of his navel and replaced the line through his arm, for his nutrition. He has been such a trooper today. He is breathing on his own and doing great, the ventilator is just there in case he has another episode.
I know many of you are anxious to hear the results, too. The calls, texts, and emails are so encouraging and the love and concern is overwhelming. I know you check the blog all day, I even find myself getting on here several times a day :)
So....while we wait, I just wanted to share some scriptures with you that have really encouraged me today.
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11: 1
And Jesus said to them, "...for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you." Matthew 17: 20
"Yet we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, I have believed, and therefore have I spoken. We too believe, and therefore we speak." 2 Corinthians 4: 13
"I waited patiently for God to help me; then He listened and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out from the bog and the mire, and set my feet on a hard, firm path and steadied me as I walked along. He has given me a new song to sing, of praises to our God. Now many will hear of the glorious things He did for me, and stand in awe before the Lord, and put their trust in Him." Psalms 40:1-3
"Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don't forget to thank Him for His answers. If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ." Philippians 4:6-7
Be encouraged friends. Pray with confidence and if you don't know what to pray, speak the scriptures. HIS words are TRUE and UNSHAKABLE!
"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed." Isaiah 53:5
Praying for Porter daily. Please know that we are here in Cartersville and have been exactly where Porter's parents are right now. 2 years ago our son was stillborn and went without oxygen for 22 minutes. He spent 72 hrs in medically induced hypothermia while we waited. Today he gave his daddy a very mean look when his daddy was playfully aggravating him. It was one of those simple little things that we never thought we would get to see. Please feel free to contact us if we can be of support. We know what you're going through firsthand and have survived it. Our Tucker has a website that I will list below. The password is 'mightytucker' if you'd like to see how he's doing today and where he started. Lori Sutton loriosutton@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteJacquelyn, our God is an AWESOME God, but it is obvious you already know that. What a wonderful job you are doing with sharing Porter's progress on this blog! I am glad to be one in an army of prayer warriors praying for Porter, Thomas, Jennifer,the grandparents, and everyone in the families. May you all experience the peace and comfort of Christ that surpasses all understanding. May the Almighty who made the doctors and nurses caring for Porter use them as His tools to bring Porter through this difficult time and may His miracles be evident to all. Amen!
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Al Chapman
Jacquelyn, this is Barbara Stone. I have been praying for Porter and keeping up with his progress. I praise God for this site. The music is beautiful that you have added. I want the song "My Savior Lives, My Savior Loves" but I don't know who sings it or how to find it. Will you please send me the info if you find time. My email is stone725@charter.net. I would love to hear this song again and again. Thank you for this blog. I pray faithfully for Porter and check the site several times a day. Thank you very much. Barbara Stone
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say that I am praying for you all, and that the news you recieve will be good, and a relief to your hearts and minds! I know you are all exhausted, Porter is so blessed with a wonderful family who love him and can't wait to get him home to spoil him! May God put his hand on you all today so that you know you are not alone, and that he will carry you thru this terrible time! God never makes mistakes! Love and Kisses!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to give thanks for your wonderful words of encouragement that truly, only come from our precious Lord, Jesus Christ. My name is Kathy Hogg, and my husband, Mike, and I are praying continually for little Porter and Thomas and Jennifer that God will work in ways that only He can. We are asking for his mercy and grace during the hours as your family waits for the results of all the tests. Take courage in our precious and perfect Father.
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