Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Prayers for surgery on Tuesday

After reviewing some tests, Kevin's physicians decided to do a valve replacement surgery tomorrow (Tuesday) in the late morning. This is a common, yet serious, procedure, and we appreciate your prayers through the process. 

We thank God for where He has placed Kevin during this time: in the hands of some of the world's most skillful physicians. Please pray for them as they operate tomorrow, and for Kevin's body during the procedure. 

 O LORD, you have searched me 
       and you know me.

You know when I sit and when I rise; 
       you perceive my thoughts from afar.

 You discern my going out and my lying down; 
       you are familiar with all my ways.

 Before a word is on my tongue 
       you know it completely, O LORD.

 You hem me in—behind and before; 
       you have laid your hand upon me.

 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, 
       too lofty for me to attain.

 Where can I go from your Spirit? 
       Where can I flee from your presence?

 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; 
       if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.

 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, 
       if I settle on the far side of the sea,

 even there your hand will guide me, 
       your right hand will hold me fast.

Psalm 139:1-10

13 comments:

Steve Hinkle said...

We love you guys are continuing in prayer. There is still much for the Lord to do, but we celebrate each step toward recovery. Bless you guys.
Steve & Christi

Janice Pratt said...

Hello JD,

My brother Eric assisted you in CPR on your husband last Thursday. We are glad that he is doing better and hope that his surgery goes well tomorrow. He will be in our prayer and we hope to hear goodnews about his surgery.

Sincerely,
Janice Pratt

DrsMyhre said...

The Lord searches and knows your HEART, both physical and spiritual. May He guide the surgeons and nurses and staff today. We are with you in prayer. Jennifer and Scott

CS said...

Praying for Tuesday's surgery.

Rick Every said...

JD--Mimi and I are again with you and Kevin in prayer for the Tuesday surgery. You are so right; God placed you and your family here with all of us for a reason! We now know at least some of those reasons.

Our love to all of you. Mimi and REick

Anonymous said...

So sorry to have heard about what you're going through, but thankful for Kevin's continuing recovery. I've prayed and will pray for the surgery today. Remembering your kids too.

Paige

cfhylton said...

We continue to pray for steady hearts--physically and spiritually--for both of you. Are remembering the kids as well. You are never far from our thoughts as prayers these days.
Joel and Cindy

Unknown said...

Our team in Granada prayed again for your family today, rejoicing in what God has done for you. We love you and will keep praying for the surgery.
Love, Dan & Gini

Alabamamom said...

Praying that the surgery was a huge success and that recovery will go smoothly and quickly.We praise Jehovah Rapha.

Perry042 said...

Praying right now as the surgery is going on that His hand is guiding the surgeons hand and that His spirit is calming your heart--knowing that we know the one who holds the future...love April

Andy Rowell said...

Surgery finishing up now. Everything normal so far.

Andy Rowell said...

By the way, the blog is set to Uganda time. This blog post will say 2:20 am but it is really 7:20 pm Tuesday in Durham, North Carolina, USA.

Andy Rowell said...

Scott, I think you are doing updates. I wonder if we could put the Bartkovich's address on a blog update or Blacknall's address so people can send stuff to them. Maybe also let people know that they can support them through World Harvest Mission which is what they would like if I am not mistaken. I have those addresses as I am sure you do as well.

rowell.andy@gmail.com