Friday, April 10, 2009

PRAYER ALERT FOR BRENT....

PARENTS: PLEASE DO NOT LET YOUR TEENAGER OR CHILD READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ALONE.


NOT SO GOOD FRIDAY FOR BRENT AND HIS PARENTS:

The best way to say the following is there are alot of things not going well at the moment. According to the parents they are so overwhelmed that they don't see the light at the end of the tunnel anymore. They are holding on to hope/faith, but they are realizing that there may be other plans for Brent.

Some of the concerns of the moment are the same as before, however some new ones are compounding the situation. The kidneys are shutting down - at this moment they are trying to hook up a dialysis machine to Brent. The greatest fear here is that there might be lung collapse. There are other medical things going on, but we'll leave it at that.

You, as family, friends, coworkers have been extraordinary in your support for this couple. They really need to hear some cool encouragment and love from you all. More than ever before there is a fear that Brent may be slipping away. If you could find the time to send a message again on this blog that would be very cool.

We love the Peterson family greatly. Let's hold on to hope and pray.

Keep hoping.Keep loving.Keep praying.

96 comments:

  1. I have been checking the blog frequently..and this is not the news we want to hear...I feel in my heart that there will be a miracle yet for this young boy and his parents....can't imagine what they are going through at this moment.

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  2. Our hearts and spirits are greatly moved to pray for you and the family at this moment. "The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save, He will rejoice over you with singing, He will quiet you with His love" - Zephaniah 3:17.

    Richelle Bekkattla (Dennis & Jeanne Dueck's daughter) from Calgary

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  4. The hands that fashioned the universe are strong enough to heal you and gentle enough to hold you.
    May you find rest and healing in the arms of our loving Father.

    He shall feed His flock like a shepherd;
    He shall gather the lambs in His arm,
    He shall hold them in His bosom
    Is 40:11

    Dayspring.com

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  5. Trusting, loving, hoping and PRAYING! Our hearts are hurting with yours but we have hope. Please know how many of us feel so close to you and wish there was more we could do. Praying for God's mercies, love, healing, encouragement, support and comfort to wash over you all. We stand firm on His LOVE.

    The Grimms

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  6. Dear Heavenly Father,
    Thank-you so much for all the care you have given to the Peterson's. Thank-you for continually being the rock for them to lean on. Thank-you for every-one who already and who will continue to pray for this family. Thank-you Father that we are all connected through You Jesus Christ. Father we pray that you keep this family CLOSE by your Side in this very turbulent time. I lift Brent up to You and Pray that your healing hands be upon him. I pray for Scot and Carolyn that you just surround them with Your loving arms and have them be reassured that YOU ARE ALWAYS THERE whatever the situation.....Father keep them strong and keep them protected by the enemy at all times. Thank-you Father.
    In the powerful name of Jesus
    Amen

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  7. I will strengthen you I will hold you up with My victorious right hand Isa 41:10 For I the Lord your God hold your right hand; I say to you Fear not I will help you
    May the God of Peace embrace you now!

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  8. praying and hoping

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  9. Scot and Cary and Brent,
    I am in tears as I write this, and I don't know what to say. I do not understand why God is allowing you to go through so much. And yet even though I don't understand, I hold on to to Jesus, and beleive that He is holding your family in His hands. I will continue to hold you all up in prayer and wait anxiously with you.
    (Auntie)Barb

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  10. Hoping and Praying....It is in Gods hands, He will help you through this whatever happens..May the Peace of God embrace you.

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  11. Deb (from Red Deer)April 10, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    We will continue to pray for Brent and Scot and Cary. God, may your perfect will be done.

    Psalm 91
    He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
    I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God in Him I will trust."

    "He will give his angels charge over you"

    "With long life I will satisfy Him"

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  12. Scot and Carolyn...I don't know what I can say that can help you but I'm truly sorry for all that you are going thru. We still have faith that Brent will make it thru this. Miracles do happen. Keep the faith. We are praying.
    Noreen and Dave

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  13. Even though the light seems dim God is holding you and Brent. He has his arms around you and loves you dearly. God knows your ever need. We know that you will keep the faith. We are praying for all of you!Psalm 145:17+18

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  14. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. He has a plan; at times it makes no sense to us. Keep trusting. We pray for Brent, Scot and Cary and peace as they walk this journey.

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  15. Since he is our Hope and 'is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work in us' (Eph 3:20) I'm continuing to pray, hope and ask. Sandra

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  16. I know the plans I have for you...
    My heart is breaking with you. Know that you are being prayed for and supported.

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  17. I just want to tell you that we love you and are praying with you and for you. God has His arms wrapped around you and is supporting you at this moment. As alway we are hoping, loving, and most of all praying,
    *Hugs*
    Rob, Lorri & boys

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  18. My son Brandon used to play soccer with Brent. Scot was the (excellent) coach. All the boys had such a good time learning and playing the game. I've been following this blog, and had really hoped that things had turned for the better for Brent. I hope that they still will - my heart breaks for what your family has had to go through. Our family is thinking of you often. We also remember Katie - I used to bring my two younger daughters to the outdoor games and practices. When Katie was there she would take the little ones over to the school playgrounds to play on the climbers there. We wouldn't let them go on their own, but knew they were safe with Katie. She was a special girl, and is missed.

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  19. Carolyn & Scot,
    Today, I am praying that God's grace, strength & peace will be sufficient for your needs. Your needs are great, but so is our gracious & loving God. Just as He suffered for us, so He understands our suffering & heartaches as well. Don't ever forget that. I have often wondered over the past few weeks "How many challenges is God going to give this family?" But then, I am reminded in scripture that God never gives us more than we can handle. If you're like me, then you may cry out to God & wonder if you can handle what He is giving you. Today, I pray that you will remain steadfast in your faith & in the knowledge that God walks beside you in this, with His arms around you. I pray that you will feel His presence so strongly today, & that you will let Him carry you through this day, maybe even hour by hour. He cares for you both, & for Brent, & so do so many others. We continue to Hope, Love & Pray for you. Rhonda

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  20. It seems so difficult to accept what God has in store fore you and for Brent. Know that we are prayine His holy will to be done and that we can only pray.
    Marlyn & Leander

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  21. We continue to pray, continue to believe.

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  22. We are heart broken trying to understand this roller coaster ride but understanding will come on the other side and God has a perfect plan. In the meantime we stand in faith that God will heal Brent. We believe in miracles and our God is a God of miracles. Joshua 1:9 says, "don't be afraid because the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
    From Traveling Light by Max Lucado "The Lord is with us. And, since the Lord is near, everything is different. Everything! Underline these words: You are not alone. You may feel alone in the wilderness, but you are not. He is with you."
    Praying constantly for you
    With our love
    Angela Cort Ashley and Christopher

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  23. PEACE IN JESUS. My words may seem so few but my prayers for you are many. Hoping, loving, praying.

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  24. Scot & Carolyn &Brent
    We are thinking of you and praying for a miracle.
    Sharon

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  25. Our thoughts are with you Scot, Carolyn and Brent. Stay strong and we will do our best to send positive and healing thoughts to Brent.

    Patty, Kevin and Dillon Booth

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  26. Our choir sang a song a few years back, and it has been special to my heart. It says it better that I can...

    He Giveth More Grace

    He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater;
    He sendeth more strength when the labours increase.
    To added affliction He addeth His mercy;
    To multiplied trials His multiplied peace.

    His love has no limit; His grace has no measure.
    His pow'r has no boundary known unto men.
    For out of His infinite riches in Jesus
    He giveth and giveth and giveth again.

    When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
    When or strength is failed ere the day is half done,
    When we reach the end of our hoarded resources.
    Our Father's full giving is only begun.

    His love has no limit; His grace has no measure.
    His pow'r has no boundary known unto men
    For out of His infinite riches in Jesus,
    He giveth and giveth and giveth again.
    ~Annie Johnson Flint~

    Praying for His grace moment by moment and second by second.
    Love,
    Daryl & Rowena

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  27. We love you all and will continue to pray. Our hearts break for the road you are walking. Know that we are here for you all the time.
    Mattias, Jan, Reid & Kiersten

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  28. There were several times specifically before and during this morning's service that I was specifically held up Brent for complete healing. (1) During the singing of Holy Holy Holy, Lord God ALMIGHTY. May all three of you indeed experience the MIGHTY power of God on His life TODAY! (2) During the choir's special number "We need a Saviour". The chorus is: Saviour Redeemer Deliverer HEALER, Refuge, Strong Tower,EVERLASTING STRENGTH! Fortress, Shelter, All powerful protector, Hero, Defender, Conqueror and KING!" Continuing to expect a MIRACLE for HEALING for Brent. Through His miraculous healing, many people will come to know Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. Our God is able to ACCOMPLISH everything (and more) that concerns us!!

    (3)We reflected on the FINISHED WORK OF CHRIST. IT IS FINISHED! No more physical or emotional pain (mocking, the isolation that came from all of our sin being upon Jesus' shoulders which separated Him from God His Father. All is complete- nothing needs to be added upon and God will faithfully provide for our every need!

    Loving, Hoping and Praying with you,
    Deborah

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  29. We know that in the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, God is there, right beside you and holding you all in the palm of His hand. If it was up to me, and my prayers for you and my desire for your son to be restored, it would be done already...but it is not up to me, or anyone else, and while we wonder and cry out and ask God to do this miraculous healing in Brent and to restore him to you, we know that ultimately, God is in control and He has His best for Brent. As parents, though, we cannot imagine anything better than to have his life restored and for his complete physical healing!!! I want to encourage you in the depths of these dark moments to hold onto your faith and allow us to uphold you in prayer and to totally lean on Christ and those He has given you for support. I stand with you in your fear and the battle you have as parents...wanting Brent restored to health, but having to face that his healing may come in a different form than what we all pray for so fervently. I pray that God would replace the fear in your hearts with peace and that no matter what decisions lay ahead for you, that you would have assurance that you are making the right ones! Today my heart is right back in the place where we were faced with the same fears and decisions, while still holding onto the hope that somehow, God would just astound everyone with a miraculous healing in our son's body. I truly feel your pain and I want you to know that there are those of us here that truly do know the valley that you are in and to encourage you that the sun is still shining and the clouds will not remain forever. My heart is with you and I am praying with faith that God will hold you all at this time and that His love will be seared into your hearts and that you will see His hand in the circumstances. May you all feel and know His presence unlike anything you have experienced! Lord, You are a miracle-working God, and even this past year, we have seen you perform miracles at the darkest hour, restoring health and healing where all seemed lost. In Jesus' name, we ask for Your will to be done, and with faith, ask that You heal Brent at this dark hour, even as You have healed others. We thank You for so many answers to our prayers that You have already given and for the hope that You have given us. Please, Father, allow this precious boy to be reunited with his loving parents and to regain his strength to live His life, testifying to others about You. Lord, we just don't understand why things are happening the way they are right now and we pray that You would guard our hearts and minds and that while we cannot see Your plan in this, that we would continue to trust You through it all. Our hope comes from You, Lord. We place the Peterson's in Your care and ask that You would meet every need and that they would sense Your presence completely. We pray for courage and peace. In Jesus' Name, Amen

    Be The Centre (Jesus, be the centre)

    Jesus, be the centre
    Be my source, be my light
    Jesus

    Jesus, be the centre
    Be my hope, be my song
    Jesus

    (Chorus)
    Be the fire in my heart
    Be the wind in these sails
    Be the reason that I live
    Jesus, Jesus

    Jesus, be my vision
    Be my path, be my guide
    Jesus

    (Chorus)
    Be the fire in my heart
    Be the wind in these sails
    Be the reason that I live
    Jesus, Jesus

    (Instrumental solo)

    Be the fire
    Yes, Be the fire

    (Chorus)
    Be the fire in my heart
    Be the wind in these sails
    Be the reason that I live
    Jesus, Jesus

    Jesus, be the centre
    Be my source, be my light
    Jesus

    Be my source, be my light
    Jesus

    Jesus

    Jesus

    Jesus

    Jesus

    Words and Music by Michael Frye
    © 1999 Vineyard Songs

    THE WEAVER

    My Life is but a weaving
    between my Lord and me;
    I cannot choose the colors
    He worketh steadily.

    Oft times He weaveth sorrow
    And I, in foolish pride,
    Forget He sees the upper,
    And I the under side.

    Not til the loom is silent
    And the shuttles cease to fly,
    Shall God unroll the canvas
    And explain the reason why.

    The dark threads are as needful
    In the Weaver's skillful hand,
    As the threads of gold and silver
    In the pattern He has planned.

    He knows, He loves, He cares,
    Nothing this truth can dim.
    He gives His very best to those
    Who leave the choice with Him.

    With HOPE, LOVE, and PRAYER...Laura and Randy Dyck and family

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  30. We may not understand the way of God, but we know that His way is perfect. We are ever hoping, loving and praying....

    Marlin & Edith, Josh, Sydney, Rylee and Graham

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  31. We are standing with you in prayer, Scot & Cara, and though we don't know the "why" we know that God has a plan, and remember that God loves Brent even more than you can. We pray for strength for the both of you as well, that you will have a peace in your hearts and a real sense of KNOWING God is still in control.

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  32. Dear Scot and Carolyn,

    We continue to pray for a miracle. Our hearts are breaking for you guys today. Please feel the love and hugs surrounding you at this moment. May God speak a word of peace into your hearts today as you continue to lean on him. God bless you.

    Love and prayers,
    Richard, Jennifer, Logan and Mikaela Smith

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  33. keep fighting brent yu can do this ! its gunna be rough buut everyone believes in yu ! stay stong to the parents !

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  34. Our Dearest Scot & Carolyn, Our hearts are broken! We hold Brent in God's love and light and ask that his healing hands touch Brent's body today with the miracle of life. We ask that God's healing energy flow through Brent's mind, body and soul. We love you and hold you dear to our hearts.

    Our Dearest Harvey and Maggie
    We are grandparents and we feel your brokeness. Our hearts are heavy with sadness, but our hearts are hopeful for a miracle of life for Brent. We love you!

    Aunty Val & Uncle Roy

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  35. God promised "strength for today",we also continue to lift all of you up,in Jesus name....Shirley,Leland,Ali,BJ

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  36. Our praying continues. We are hopeful and tearful but we will continue to pray for Brent and for you, Scot & Carolyn as you go through this.
    Kelvin, Sheila Kyle & Scott Neufeld

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  37. Scot & Carolyn,
    We are praying for you - that you would find God to be the one who sustains and upholds you in this moment. We continue to pray that God's healing power would fill Brent.

    "In Christ alone my hope is found,
    He is my light, my strength, my song,
    This Cornerstone, this solid ground,
    Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
    What heights of love, what depths of peace
    When fears are stilled, when strivings cease.
    My Comforter, my All in all,
    Here in the love of Christ I stand."

    Love & prayers,
    Gene and Tracey and family

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  38. our prayers, our love and our commitment to you continues. I hope you can feel our arms around you as we continue to hold vigil.Miracles do happen and this I believe in with all my soul.
    Sharon,Parker, Dakota, Ryan and Kylie

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  39. c;mon brent you can do it!!!! I know you can your such a strong person!!!!!!!!!!! We need you back brent!!!!!!!!! Please brent!!!!!!!!!!! I really want to see you again!!!!! C"MON BRENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    All my love and support,
    Nicole

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  40. God let there be such a miraculous healing right now God, Please. Lil bro I love you so much, everything is going to be ok. You can do it. Cary and Scot, i love you both so much, everything is going to be ok. I am praying for you all none stop. I love you so much <3

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  41. Scot & Carolyn:

    I have also been checking your blog as have many other people I know. We are all praying for you, your family & friends and especially Brent. Keep strong and God bless you!
    Rosemary Nazar

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  42. I can't find the right words to say... I weep and don't understand why but God does and we hold you in my prayers!
    All my Love,
    Tammy Klassen

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  43. Scot and Carolyn And Brent Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Wish we could hold your hand and give you all a big hug
    Uncle El and Aunt Darlene and family

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  44. Doug and Naomi BraunApril 10, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    Continuing to pray for you at this incredibly difficult time. You are still in the palm of His hand.
    Love,
    Doug and Naomi Braun and family

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  45. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family. We are all praying for a miracle and asking for God's loving arms to surround you today. Blessings.

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  46. Scot and Carolyn;
    We have been praying all along with all the others. We just can't express our feelings at the pain you are going through. Just know we will continue to pray for you and your precious son.
    Hettie and Gerry Johnston

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  47. Dear Scot + Cari, we are praying hard.hold on to each other,Brent were praying for you. we love you Scot Cari and Brent.

    Jan, Jesse, Josh and Jilli

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  48. Scot and Carolyn, the Lord your God knows how your feel, he came into this world as a baby...endured everything that we do, yet without sin. He is good, and his LOVE endures forever. I know that this is a burden that you never intended to carry, HE cares for you and he is faithful, even, in this time You do not understand this journey, but there is a blessing, hope and assurance that he is always in control. "Lord God, I pray that your hand of healing would be upon Brent. Father you care SO deeply for him and even now Lord God we pray that you would sustain Brent's body and restore him to complete health. Even now, Lord we ask for wisdom for the doctors who are taking care of him. Lord direct their steps. In your grace and mercy, may your peace that passes all understanding give strength to Scot and Carolyn. May their faith increase even more. In Jesus name."

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  49. I love you Scot Cari and Brent. you guys hold on and make Brent feel comfortable. I am sure you will. i just keeep on praying for your whole family. I am sorry and once again I love you guys sooooooo much. And I also pray that the docters do help brent to survive.


    Love:
    Jilli Girl

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  50. I love you scot cary and brent.i am praying for brent to heal and the pain to go away.and im realy praying for brent to live.i will miss you guys i love you.take care.

    love JOSH HANSON

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  51. Scot and Cary, We are praying for Brent and you both to have the strength to get thru this ,know that we are always thinking and praying for you.

    Love Brian & Tammy

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  52. Father God, our hearts cry out to you in the name of your precious Son, Jesus...we ask for mercy, and we pray for a miracle in Brent's life and body. Holy Spirit, wrap Scot, Carolyn, and all of the family in your arms right now, and hold them tightly.

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  53. He heals the broken-hearted.
    He will sustain you, through it all.

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  54. We still have yet to meet, and yet I feel like I know your family now. Please know I'm continuing to pray for Brent and for both of you, Scot and Carolyn. We don't understand, but the Lord does, and we have to trust Him. My heart goes out to you, and again, I'm still praying!

    Claudia

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  55. Constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
    The Wall Family

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  56. Praying for a miracle! Praying for peace and hope for you.

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  57. Praying!!!!!!!!
    Loving!!!!!!!!!
    Hoping!!!!!!!!!
    & BELIEVING!!!!!!!!!

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  58. We are constantly hoping, constantly praying and forever loving the Peterson's. We will say an extra prayer for Brent today so that he receives the prayer to somehow pull through this day!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today and always.
    Aaron, Cheryl, Curtis and Britney Kristiansen

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  59. We rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn. Our hearts are in pain with you....but He promises that joy comes in the morning. Trusting you will find joy again. Trusting Brent to Him.

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  60. Praying for peace and hope for you all. May god bless you all. If need anything call.

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  61. "He didn't bring us this far to leave us,
    He didn't teach us to swim to let us drown,
    He didn't build His home in us to move away
    He didn't lift us up to let us down."

    This song has been in my head through the night and all day. Our heavenly Father's arms are holding you right now when your strength to hold on is gone. He will not abandon you and He understands your pain. Let Him carry you through.

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  62. "I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord" Psalm 27:13,14
    "Great is my confidence in you...I am filled with comfort" 2Corr7:4
    "Trust in Him at all times, O people, pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us" Psalm 62:8.
    ...Let us wait, be strong, take heart, be filled with confidence in the One who can do all things...let us trust in the Lord. Let us hope. Continuing in prayer... Tim, Cathy & Gordie G.

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  63. My heart is breaking for this brave family who has such strong faith.

    I know my words are small but my prayers will continue for you all....

    God Bless..

    Hoping, believing and praying!

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  64. I wish I could bring Brent some smiles and sunshine - just like he so often brought it to us at LBP with that impish, mischievous grin of his. For now I continue praying for Brent, for Katie's soul, and for Scot and Carolyn. May you somehow gather strength from the power of prayer of so many others. May God grant Brent the healing that we have all been praying for.

    For now my family and I continue praying...

    Irene Kindrachuk

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  65. Praying with you for God's will to be done.
    Dwight and Elaine King

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  66. Praying that through your faith in an all knowing, compassionate and loving father,HE continues to hold you up when you're too weak to stand!

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  67. Dear Scot and Carolyn

    It is so hard to say something that hasn't already been said to send encouragement during this time. We are praying believe that God's will will be done in Brent's life. We are also praying that the healing that needs to be done would start now in the name of Jesus. Know that there are many people praying and believe with you.
    Shawna Lavender

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  68. Dear Scot and Cary, I am continuing to pray for you all and for the medical staff. But especilla that you would all really be able tofeel in a tangable way that God has His arms wrapped around you all, that you may feel His presense and sense the many angels that surround you as well! I continue to pray and appreciate the updates! God is NOT done yet!! LOOK OUT FEAR.... HERE COMES FAITH!!!! Loads of love and prayers from your friend and co-worker Beverly

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  69. We are continuing to pray for Brent, Scot and Carolyn. May you feel God's peace and draw strength from Him.

    The Froese's

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  70. My heart breaks for you... but I know that God has Brent in his care. On this Good Friday,I am reflecting on Jesus -...A Man of sorrow and acquainted with grief...He bore the sins of many, and made intercession for the transgressors. Isaiah 53: 3 and 12
    Likewise the Spirit also helps us in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. Romans 8: 26-28 NKJV

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  71. We don't know this family at all , but have been following the blog. We feel we have become a part of your family this way. We just want the three of you, Brent, Scot and Cary to know that you are in our prayers constantly at this time. Words don't come easy, but we want you to know we are praying for you all, extended family too, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. God is in control. Lots of love to you all

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  72. Scot, Carolyn and Brent,
    It is with tremendous heartache that I read this latest update. I continue praying for all of you to have strength, continued faith and healing and most of all, hope. I love you all! Peace be with you.

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  73. Hi Scott and Carolyn even though we are out here on vacation, you three are always on our minds and we are constantly praying for Brent’s recovery. We love you guys dearly and can't imagine not having all of you in our life, you are such good friends. Your family has made a major impact in our families lives, you have always been there for everyone and we love you for that and we cannot express how much that has meant to us all. We just really want you guys to know that not a moment goes by that we aren't thinking and praying for Brent and that we also know miracles can happen. Brent has proven this many times in the past 45 days, he is a very strong boy and has the will to live. He also knows that he has very loving parents, family, friends and even people he has never met praying for him. Scot and Carolyn if there was a picture in the dictionary under love and family your families picture would be printed on each of them. Love from Dean, Joanne & Candace Skinner

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  74. Brent, Scot, and Cary,
    We are with you and hold you in our prayers, but God has promised to never leave us, and we hold on to that for you and know that God is in control, there are no words that we can say that will comfort you as only God can. You are not alone, and we keep you in constant prayer, and we thank God for your lives and we know that he is in control.
    Love,
    The Estrada's

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  75. I add my AMEN to all of the above. God is not finished yet! Trusting, hoping, and praying, and BELIEVING. Lots of love and prayers,
    Merla and family.

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  76. Thoughts and prayers are with you. His strength is perfect when our strength is gone...

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  77. Lifting you up in prayer and believing for a miracle.Thank-you Jesus for this precious family.
    Love and prayers Dale

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  78. Continuing to pray.
    Love Ardell and George

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  79. WE are still praying for a miracle.
    God, we are crying out to you. Please touch Brent's body right now in a miraculous way.
    As we remember what your Son did for us so we can be saved and become a part of your family...we call upon you Jesus for a miracle of healing for Brent...your child needs your touch. In Jesus Name, Amen.

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  80. Dear Lord Jesus, You have brought Brent this far, and I have yet to believe that You're finished. I know You are the Great Physician, and Brent needs Your touch right now. Wrap Your loving arms around Scot and Carolyn and give them the endurance to get through this. Lord, guide the doctors every move, every thought, and direction that they may work to make Brent well. Wipe out the infections and toxins from him that are wracking his body and give him rest. Heal him, Lord, we ask for a miracle so that he may be a testament of Your mighty power. Save our boy, Lord God, save him and make him well. In Your holy and powerful name, amen.

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  81. Angels before you, guide and direct you
    Angels behind you, guard and protect you
    Angels above you, keep watching over you
    Angels beside you care for and comfort you.

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  82. Dear Scot and Carolyn,

    This past week we spent some very important family time with our kids. Going to a zoo, sitting around a small backyard fire, hanging out in the family room. Precious and fleeting moments that never last as long as we want them to, so careful, then, we must be that we don't miss a single one.

    These kind of moments that you have had with Katie and Brent, now, must seem as close to Heaven as any of us could possibly know. So as you now cling as tightly as you can, with faith, hope, and trust in the Lord, the gift of these memories of your family will continue to bless your life. Both now and always.

    With fervent love and prayers,
    Bill and Glory

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  83. We are praying for you Brent! Keep fighting!

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  84. Scot and Carolyn
    You are being carried right now by all of the love and prayers from people who love you and who love your kids.
    Dennis and Lori, Ethan & Lexie Woelke

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  85. Keep on fighting Brent <3 I love you so much!!!
    May God be with you Scot and Carolyn

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  86. Do not fear,for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
    Isaiah 41:10
    Our family, friends, and neighbors are all praying for you each and everyday. You have an army of prayer warriors at your side.
    May God be your strength,
    Roger, Violet, Stephanie, and Kendra Dilsner

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  87. Dear Scot and Cary,
    Through times when I have felt helpless, I have found comfort in God's strength and love through this poem:

    "WHY?"

    "'Why the trials? Why the heartache?
    Why the agonizing tears?'
    Do you ask the 'why' of My ways,
    O My child, so full of fears?

    "Though it's hard to simply trust me,
    Do you know how big I am?
    Do not think that I'll forsake you,
    You, for whom My dear Son came.

    "O My child, you do not know Me
    If you think My love so small
    That I'd ever let you stumble
    In the dark, or let you fall.

    "My love for you is like your ocean:
    You can't see the other side.
    Rest your troubled soul in Me, child;
    In My love you may abide."

    written by Patricia S. Hammond

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Love,
    Sherry Young & family

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  88. Just know and have faith that God has a plan for you...and a plan for Brent.

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  89. It was such a joy to be able to bring Tara to Regina to see you last weekend and getting to know two such inspiring faithful parents. I have always called Tara my "Faith Child" and I'm so glad that she's blessing your family with her gift of faith. Her faith has upheld me in my darkest hours and I know that is what it will do for you too. I have been studying the names of God which teach us about His character. Fittingly, I just finished learning about Yahweh Rophe- The Lord who heals us. That is His character. Draw near to Yahweh Rophe today, entrusting Brent to the One who has the power to heal him. Also I learned about Yahweh Nissi- The Lord is my banner. I pray that Yahweh Nissi will unfurl His banner for all to see as Brent is miraculously healed.
    We wait in hope for the Lord;
    He is our help and our shield.
    In Him our hearts rejoice,
    For we trust in His holy name.
    May your unfailing love rest upon us,
    O Lord,
    even as we put our hope in you.
    Psalm 33: 20
    Brent,Scot and Cary- you were constantly in my thoughts today as we sang the choir songs at the Good Friday service. At the end of the service the pastor spoke sbout Jesus saying, "It is finished!" The provision for healing Brent is already complete. May the Lord surround you, Cary and Scot, with His unfailing peace and comfort as He walks you through this.
    Praying,trusting, hoping and believing ,
    Joanne Cameron

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  90. You are in our thoughts and we continue to support you in prayer.

    David & Lori Dunseath

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  91. We do not know your family personally. I had heard your story through a friend the day this all happened. I have been following your blog! I want you to know we are all praying for you and your son. I have let all my friends and family know to pray for you. I believe god uses us in ways we can not understand at the time. Through the darkness their will be light, even if it is not what we believe is light at the time. The lord is faithfull and i believe on this good friday, he is using your family in a way we may not all understand. I believe that he has a plan for all our lives and we may not know why or how? just keep praising him through all of this. Our hearts and prayers are with you. God bless

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  92. Hi from Calgary where we have come for the weekend. We are checking the blog at family's place and want you to know that even though we are far away our thoughts and prayers are with you. The girls have been texting as we drove to keep us up to date. Phil called to say we should check the blog. So...here we are. Big hugs from your big sis and hubby. We love you OHHHHH soooooo much! We are praying for you all.

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  93. we love u guys and are praying for you always. Miss our coffee times. I pray for Brent most of the night when I am at work. Brent is in Gods hands. Robbin Al Amanda Kim and Kyle

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  94. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, power and a sound mind!!! Scott and Cary, you are in our thought and prayers all the time. As we go through this Easter time remember that Jesus died for our healing. He paid the price. Trials develope stubborn faith. Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for You are with me. That verse does not say we make camp in that valley, it does not say we are stuck forever there, it says we walk through it!!! You are walking every day. Keep putting one foot in front of the other. You can do this. Brent, you are a very strong young man. We have never met you but we feel we love you and your family already. My husband told your mom that some day, we want to meet you face to face. We speak healing and strength to your body. Body we command you to line up with GOd's word. Scott and Cary, read those scriptures daily over Brent. You are his lifeline to God. You are his voice when he can't speak. God is faithful above all else and will carry us through every valley we face. Greg and Michelle Dueck

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  95. saying a prayer for you all

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  96. Hi Scott and Carolyn,
    You don't know me but I heard your story through the prayer chain at Lakeview Church in Saskatoon. I've been praying for you since I heard about your accident. I continue to pray for you and for Brent, as I know many are.
    I pray for peace and strength for each of you.

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