Well Wishes

It is so encouraging to read about the improvement in Irene’s ability to take in nutrition!! It seems like finding just the right medication is a big part of recovery these days, everyone responds so differently.  We will be praying especially for the new drug to continue to work, for the digestive system to be calmed by freedom from nausea so that soon the medication won’t be necessary.  We will also be praying that this weekend will be very quiet, as close to normal as is possible, and always for the healing work the Lord has already accomplished to be multiplied in Irene.  We know this time of family being together is one of the true blessings He has brought out of this great trial and pray for great times of closeness and making memories for all of you.  You guys are an inspiration to all and your determined faith is an awesome witness to the power of our God.

II Corinthians 13:11:”…be resolved, be encouraged, be at peace , and the God of love and peace will be with you.”

With many prayers and love,

Steve and Sue Azevedo

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Dear Dave & Irene,  We like to watch “It’s a wonderful Life” every year too.  I enjoyed your comments about it.  I am praising the Lord of the good report on the platelets and billirubin.  That’s great.  We will concentrate our prayer on Irene’s appetite and strength.  I recall when my Dad had heart by-pass surgery that he sruggled for a while with nausea and then to regain his appetite.  The doctor didn’t have an explanation but my mom thought it was from medication but finally his body adjusted and he began eating great.  He is now 88 and doing well.  I am trusting the Lord to give Irene the relief she needs and more strength every day.  Love,  Dave & Bev

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Hey Dias family! I just wanted to tell you that I have been thinking about today and I am praying for you!

I was reading some of the entries in Jocelyn’s and JoAnna’s journals and it is such an encouragement to me to see how they are taking this whole situation!

We are going through Mr. Ingram’s series “God as He longs for you to see Him” and the whole passage on God’s goodness comes to me when I think about Mrs. Dias and everything she has had to go through. The verse:

“And we know that all things work together for the GOOD to them that love God, to them who are the called according to HIS purpose.”  -Romans 8:28

That verse is so comforting to me and I know you have probably be sent that verse before, but I just thought I would send it to you tonight =)!

Well, I need to go. I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers! I love you all =)

In His loving arms,
Lauren Ball

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