The following quote comes from a letter from one of Brent's teachers at Lestor B. Pearson school:
"Consider this:
Your heavenly Father spoke the galaxies into existence.
Your elder brother Jesus defeated the enemy.
Think about some of your natural ancestors:
Moses parted the Red Sea. There's a great faith in your bloodline.
David, a shepherd boy, defeated Goliath with only a few pebbles he picked up from a brook. There is courage in your bloodline.
Samson toppled a building. There's a supernatural strength in your bloodline.
Daniel spent an entire night in a lion's den and wasn't harmed. Divine protection flows through your bloodline.
Nehemiah rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem when all the odds were against him.
Determination and persistence pulsate through your bloodline.
Queen Esther put her life on the line to save God's people. Sacrifice and heroism are in your bloodline.
These are not random names from the Bible; they are part of an unbroken lineage of faith that comes down to your life.
You come from a bloodline of champions. You are not ordinary; you are a thoroughbred. It doesn't matter what your present condition looks like; you need to know that inside you flows the blood of a winner. On the inside of you are seeds of greatness. On the inside of you is champion after champion."
The letter goes on to say: "....you can overcome this adversity, Brent. There's power in your spiritual bloodline. Believe in it. Today, at LBP, we are having a hat and gum day in your honor. I keep wanting to tell the boys to take off their hats! It's just habit for a teacher to do that. The kids love these hat and gum days. Almost every single child has a hat on and is smacking away on gum! Too funny!
...sending positive thoughts and prayer your way daily...
Mrs. Irene Kindrachuk
Teacher Librarian @ LBP
The last couple of days Brent is battling nightmares and blood pressure is fluctuating too much. Pray that these nightmares will go away and for consistent blood pressure. We believe in you, Brent! You're a champion!
Keep hoping.Keep loving.Keep praying.
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Brent
ReplyDeleteThere are sooo many rooting for you! We pray for you and your family through your battles. Take care.
What a beautiful thought!! To think we all have the same incredible bloodline...perhaps this is why so many of us feel compelled to love, hope and pray for you and your family even though we have never met!!! We all are part of the same family and have the same Father! We are cheering for you and always praying in Winnipeg!
ReplyDeleteYou are a champion Brent, keep it up, we are praying for you and your mom and dad. God Bless You and you press one. Remember Jesus loves you and is with you all the time.
ReplyDeleteWow!! That is so awesome!! So encouraging to us all but especially you Brent!! We follow this blog everyday to Praise God for your healing!! Keep on fighting!!
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Matt, Joy
Tristin, Walker, Hadley & Kyran
Maess
What a fantastic letter of encouragement this was!! Scripture is full of examples of great feats beyond our abilities.
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Calgary, Alberta
brent hang in there we love you
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That is exactly what I needed to hear today! Thank you Mrs. Kindrachuk.
ReplyDeleteI am also reminded of the verse that says, "He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it." I'm holding on to that for you Brent, Scot & Car as well as for my family and others.
Much love,
Auntie Jan
What an awesome, uplifting letter!!
ReplyDeleteI hope that lifted your spirits Brent, Scot and Carolyn!
Cort
wow what an amazing letter from Mrs.Kindrachuk! prayer: "God i bring Brent before you right now, you know where his healing process is at and how much longer it will take, God you know why he has to suffer through this and we trust in you that he will make it through. Brent is strong as shown through all of these blogs. God i just pray that he wont get discouraged or lose hope because you are the giver of it and all we need to do is ask. God i pray in Jesus' name that these nightmares will go away! I pray for Scot and Carolyn, God, that you would just shower your love, hope and strength on them. i cant even imagine how difficult this would be God so i pray you just give them an extra measure of strength! in Jesus name! amen!"
ReplyDeletekeep fighting Brent you can pull through!
Our thoughts remain with this family we have never met. From the other side of the world, we are all praying for you and following your difficult journey. Be strong and courageous. We pray for Brent's healing, Scott and Cary's strength, and Jesus' touch on Katie as she watches from heaven.
ReplyDeleteScot, Carolyn and Brent, I'm so glad that these words were able to bring you some peace. Thank-you so much for sharing them with us to help spread their comfort throughout the healing community that follows this blog. My heart goes out to you as you try to help Brent through these latest struggles that cannot be fixed with a ventilator, medication or another surgery. This must be hard for all of you.
ReplyDeleteBrent, my man, listen to Mrs. K's words and try to find some peace within them. You WILL overcome this! Keep believing in your strength! I (and many more) believe in you. Tonight, I send you courage, peace and sweet dreams! Love you lots!
~Ms Fournier
What an encouraging letter, it brought tears to my eyes! Brent, I hope and pray that you find those words encouraging and that you let them strengthen you. The Lord is with you, trust in Him, He'll see you through. I continue to pray for your healing, Brent, for God's hand to repair your body and spirit. May God give you and your mom and dad the endurance, comfort, and peace you all need right now.
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The Californian
Praying for continued strength of body, mind and spirit. As we read these daily blogs about Brent's slow and painful recovery, we pray for him but also remember daily your grieving for Katie. May the Lord give you more strength than you could ever imagine and peace on the journey.
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The previous quote on the blog in my letter to Brent, were actually quotes that I took from the writing of Joel Osteen, author of Daily Readings from BECOME A BETTER YOU (90 Devotions for Improving Your Life Every Day). I used to frequently refer to these inspirational examples from the Biblical past for my own muse, but more and more, since the accident in Feb. think of Brent while I am reading over them.
ReplyDeleteKeep thinking positive thoughts, Brent. Visualize yourself doing the things you love to do, keep moving forward. You will overcome these medical difficulties. Trust in the medical staff, trust that God is taking care of you. What you have already overcome is amazing. You really are a champion!
You are always in our thoughts and prayers,
Irene Kindrachuk
Yes, you are a champion Brent!
ReplyDeleteRomans 8:37 says it this way: "we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us."
Blessings of joy, peace and healing to you and your family today!
Brent, Scott, and Carolyn, our thoughts and prayers are always with you.
ReplyDeleteThe message from Irene was great. Encouraging to us all.
The Lord is your strength and your shield.
"Fear not for I am with you.
Be not dismayed, for I AM YOUR GOD.
I will strengthen you!
I will help you!
I will uphold you
with my VICTORIOUS right hand!
Is. 41:10
Love from the Shepherd flock, Rob, Karin, Ben, Alex and Becca
Brent,
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a good day today! Little man you are on my mind so much, I pray for you always! My heart goes out to you!
scot & carolyn, keep the faith and hang in there! You are missed and loved by so many!
We will continue to follow the blog daily to see how you are all doing.
Love & Prayers,
Brent, Tammy, Brandon & Donavon Klassen
Saskatoon.
Brently, we love you and are thinking of you every day. I hope to be able to come visit you again soon. thank you to you, Aunty Cary and Uncle Scot for my birthday card it is so cute! I will bring it along next visit so you can listen as it is a very funny Hoops and Yoyo one, I think our family is now addicted to them as I'm sure you got one for your Birthday from Aunty Kathy. Lots of love, hugs and kisses from your big cousins, Dale and Shauna
ReplyDeleteAn amazing message to share with us all!!! Thank you
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Carrie W.
Saskatoon, SK
We continue to pray for you Brent, Cary and Scot, although we have never met you, you all have become part of us. We hope to be able to meet you in person some day. Rest in Jesus, he knows the best. And, oh yes, yes, yes, you truly are a CHAMPION Brent! God Bless You All.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Scott, Carolyn and Brent.
ReplyDeleteI loved reading the letter one of your teachers sent. It is so encouraging,and yes you are a champion Brent, Carolyn and Scott you are CHAMPIONS also.
Keeping you all in Prayer.
Thank you Irene Kindrachuk for that awesome letter you sent Brent, what an encouragment to us all. Also a big thank you to your Pastor Rob Clark for keeping us updated.
God Bless you!
Marie in Alberta
Hello to the Peterson family. I have never posted before and for that I am sorry. This is going to be a long post and I hope I don't bore you. I saw the accident shortly after it happened and knew that something tragic must have happened. I have been following your story from the day it started and I want you to know that soooo many people are pulling for you and your family even though you don't know us. Brent I want you to know that me and several others in my community wait with baited breath to see how you and your mom and dad are doing. This is only my belief but I believe that yes, there is a heavenly God and Katie is there with himand you looking down on you and your family. Unfortunately (or fortunately) we are mortal beings and have to stay here on earth to fullfill our obligations to him before we go to the eternal gardens of heaven, therefore, we all need you to conquer the physical which you have shown that you can do and will do. Your mom and dad and everyone else that loves you need your strength and physical being because after all, it is not our choosing as to when it is our time to go. Maybe unbeknownst to us, your struggles are helping you and your mom and dad cope with the loss of Katie. Everything happens for a reason, and that reason may not be too clear right now. I know, I lost a young person to me under very tragic circumstances and that was 9 years ago and me and my family still struggle to find meaning in it. I believe Brent that you are an amazing young person who will not only overcome your unbelievable physical restraints but will be there to guide you and your parents through their grief but also will show the many friends and schoolmates a compassion and determination that they would never would have had otherwise. You and your family are truly amazing and Brent, I know that you are going to conquer this horrible adversity because you have a lot to teach all of the other young people here what is truly important. I want nothing but the best for you and your family and I pray for you every day. Michelle from Saskatoon.
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