I talked to Linny earlier and she was going to update the blog after Miss Ruby Grace’s surgery, but there has been no internet available. Her heart is heavy.
The surgeon said, that it’s “complicated” due to her illness and the infectioins. They had to abandon the shunt method as she is continuing to have a fever. They did some procedures to allow some interior drainage of the fluid on the brain, but he stressed they need to get the shunt in. So although there is some relief there is still need for much more. And the shunt must go in. Apparently she has been tested twice for malaria – both negative. But they said the infection could last days, weeks, or months. Please pray that a miracle is given and the fever breaks today!
Linny called me a few minutes ago and said she received a text from the hospital that Ruby’s fever is spiking. They are concerned and are trying with medicine to regulate the fever. Pray that fear would have no place in our hearts.
If you are a prayer warrior, would you go to battle for our little treasure? She is a precious jewel and we do love her so much already. We know that God loves to hear his children cry out to him. Pray for wisdom, a breaking of the fever, and peace.
Linny asked me to please do a post. She confidently said, “I know my bloggy friends will pray.” So pray, touch heaven! (Pray for peace for her and Emma as well as they are a few miles away from the hospital since only the nurse is allowed to be with her in ICU.)
Thanks for your sustaining prayers, dw for D & LL
praying!
Praying now. . really.
Praying for Ruby! Praying as hard as I can! Thanks for the update.
hold fast to His promise that He is mighty to save and that He assured Linny she would bring the girls home. The attack has been so massive this week on you guys, the enemy is fighting for the lives of these ones but Gods Word IS final and so in Jesus name we WILL NOT let the fear in, we will be unwavering in our believe and we will stand on His promises.
we're behind you guys in prayer
Precious Father,
Bring peace and healing to this family. Be with sweet Ruby Grace, heal her as only you can do.
Amen
Prayers everytime I think of you guys; which is often!
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Praying
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Praying! Thankful we serve a God who hears our cries to Him and answers in the absolute best ways possible! Trusting Him…
Praying in South Carolina in the name of Jesus!
Praying right now-fever & fear must submit to His name.
praying and fasting while we fight for LIFE! love from Montana!
Praying!
Absolutely! Continuing to pray!
Praying and fasting lunch.
Praying for healing, guidance, comfort and fever reduction, chan
Praying DW and Linny! Praying for healing and peace to fall heavy today!
I've been praying constantly since 5am when my own baby woke me up! Praying for healing for little Miss Ruby! Lord, hear our prayers!
Praying, praying, praying!!
Praying! HE is MIGHTY to SAVE!
Praying, praying, praying!
(Still praying for sweet Sarah too even though we don't know the outcome of last week's meeting.)
"What I have said, that will I bring about; what I have planned, that will I do." Is. 46:11
Praying!
Praying and sending you all love
Storming the gates of heaven right on behalf of your Ruby!!
Sara
I am praying for sweet Ruby!
Psalms 91:
14 “Because he[b] loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue him;
I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
15 He will call on me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble,
I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him
and show him my salvation.”
Continuing to pray
Will continue to pray! He IS Mighty to save precious Ruby Grace!
stand firm and see the deliverance He will bring…
love you guys
carie
Praying and believing for Ruby Grace.
PRAYING NOW!!
Praying now! Trusting and believing God for a miracle on behalf of Ruby Grace! Nothing is impossible for HIM!
Just got the email…Precious Little Ruby Grace, we are praying to the God that created you! You are loved.
Linny, DW we are praying…
Sonja (Alabama)
Praying!!!!!
God's promises are pure and He is a big God! Little Ruby is in His hands! May the mountain of the fever move!
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are the Father of us all, but You have a special place in your heart for the orphan. Today, I ask for your special grace and peace to cover Linny and her family as they wait for news about their newest treasure. Please, Father, bring down little Ruby's fever. Fight this infection for her and bring her healing. She has come so far already and touched so many lives for you. Please show Your power through her tiny life. Give us all the faith to believe that You can do all things. Give us the patience to wait for it to happen in Your time.
Amen!
Praying here too xxx
Praying for Ruby Grace! Praying that God will bring peace and comfort to all! Praying for wisdom for the doctors and nurses. Praying for Linny and Emma to have sweet fellowship with Jesus as they wait for news.
Praying and fasting unceasingly!! Here is TODAY'S devotion from Wisdom for Today! Linny will find comfort in this!
"The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, :He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing." Zephaniah 3:17
We who are parents know what it is to rejoice over our children. And God feels the same way. He rejoices with joy over those who have become His children through faith in Jesus Christ. Zephan-
iah tells us that God "rejoices over you with gladness."
He then tells us that God "will quiet you with His Love." What a wonderful picture that is! The Bible tells us that God loved us so much that He laid His life down for us.
When we understand our Father's great love for us, our hearts are quieted and we rest in that truth.
Zephaniah then says that God will "rejoice over you with singing." Can you imagine the Lord sing-
ing a love song to you, accompanied by a heavenly orchestra?
Life is uncertain. There is much we do not know. But because of the Word of God, we know the only thing that matters–the Lord loves us. Let the storms rage, let the arrows fly. Come what may, we are loved.
~from Wisdom for Today by Pastor Chuck Smith
Praying for all of you! He is mighty to save!<3
Our whole family is praying. My two little girls often pray for the little baby in Africa to get better and come home. We love you all.
Praying for all of you!
praying for sweet Ruby!
YES! Praying and pleading!
Please Father, hear the cries of your people and heal this little precious girl. May she heal and grow old telling the story of her mighty miraculous beginning.
Please Jesus..please.
I am Praying! Sending Jesus Love! Janet
As I type, I'm listening to the words:
"There is no God like Jehovah
There is no God like Jehovah
There is no God like Jehovah!!!"
I am praying!!!
Sending this prayer request to those who attend Moody Bible Institute… more will gather around God's throne for His precious Ruby.
Going to pray now for wisdom for Drs, peace for Linny and Emma, and healing for Ruby Grace.
Oh, dear family! I am praying and trying not to fear as well. Please keep us updated. We are united with you!!
PRAYING!!!!!!!!!!!
I've been praying and will continue to pray. Hope to hear good news soon.
Praying and believing for a miracle for your precious girl.
praying!!!!
Praying for healing for Ruby! I visited a church while at the beach this weekend and they sang a song about God being strong and mighty to save. Made me think of Linny and pray for you all.
Sue in GA
praying for your specific requests and for sweet Ruby Grace. God is mighty to save.
You got it. Praying for that little gem right now.
I am in Colorado…I've been praying since just before 5 am for sweet Ruby Grace.
Praying in Texas.
Praying!!!
lauren, a UMC pastor in NC
I have been away from computer all day, but have been praying for Ruby Grace and you all day long. Prayers will not cease!
Praying!!
Praying for Ruby Grace, Linny, Emma, and all of you!
Have been in prayer for your sweet Ruby Grace, and will continue to pray! Praying for Linny and Emma too, for strength, and wisdom, and health and rest.
Love you guys~
Tina
Praying here my sweet friends!!!!
Jehovah-Rapha – "The Lord That Healeth Thee". Lord bend your ear to our pleas. We ask for you healing hands to be on your child Miss Ruby. Lord clear her tiny system of any infections. Lord allow a way for the shunt to be placed, end these fevers and restore good health. Lord we ask for peace and rest for Miss Ruby, we ask for peace and rest for mama and for Emma. You are the God that heals and restores. Father in your will I pray in faith I stand. Thank you Jesus for your blessings and your works, your love and kindness are so amazing right down to the last detail. Amen
Praying for your sweet baby girl!
Carrie T. in NC
Praying for healing, strength and peace for everyone involved.
praying for ruby, the medical team and for all of you…
Praying!!!!
I have been praying throughout the day and will continue to do so.
11:36pm here in NC and I just read the post…I do not sleep well and when I am awake, I pray for people…I will definitely go before the Throne of Grace and petition for Ruby Grace, Linny, the doctors, and all involved. He knew about all of this before the foundations of time, so He is more than able to do above and beyond for your good and His Glory.
God Bless
Love from NC,
Sandy
Praying!