December 25, 2004

December 25, 2004

Merry Christmas to you and your family. We are so thankful for you and your concern for our family. I am praying that Jesus would be real to you today and everyday.

My nephew Jeremy had surgery yesterday. He is having pain, but he was well enough that he was able to go up and visit my nephew Jesse. Then Jeremy called Jesse's dad, Sid, and was able to talk to Sid.

Jesse is able to communicate his discomfort to his nurse through hand gestures. Please pray that Jesse will be transfered to San Antonio. Paula's parents live in San Antonio. It would be great for them to have some family support while Jesse is there.

Please pray right now:
1. For Jesse. For God to protect him from infection. For God to erase things from his memory that would be harmful to him. That his pain would be controlled
2. For Jesse to be transfered to San Antonio if that would be possible and the best place to treat his injuries.
3. For Jeremy to be more comfortable. For God to protect him from infection. For God to erase things from his memory that would be harmful to him. That his pain would be controlled.
4. For families. That they would all be comforted. That they would receive understandable accurate information.
5. For the doctors, nurses and staff of all the medical facilities caring for the wounded. They have had many many wounded and need to be alert, organized and efficient.
6. For all our troops in Iraq. Christmas Day is almost over for them. Pray for clear minds, alertness and clarity of thinking to continure to perservere to complete what they are responsible for.
7. For our military leadership here and in Iraq. For wisdom and organization. For planning and insight.

You are a blessing to my family and me.

In Christ's love and protection,
Jill