Irene,Dave, Jocelyn, and JoAnna,

Please know that Hugh and I will be praying for you.  Having been through a life changing health crisis for the last two years I think I know what to pray. 

I will pray God’s comfort for all of you, God’s strength when yours fails, Faith from those who love you when yours is faltering, and many prayers to lift you up when you are down.

Please know that we love you all dearly.  Jean Chalmers

You will probably never know of all the people who have been and will be blessed by your family’s awesome example of faith in the face of this great trial. We have been praying for each of you Irene, Dave, Jocelyn and JoAnna as you make your way down this path; we so appreciate your willingness to share this experience with others. We serve a Lord and Saviour Who is filled with goodness and light, and His healing hand is perfect. May His blessing be poured out richly upon each of you.

Isaiah 58:11

With much love and many prayers,

Steve and Sue Azevedo

Irene and Dave,

Devin and I are in constant prayer for you. Seeing your shining face was such an inspiration to all three of us. We talked about it through our dinner time. Your peace in the Lord is so evident that you give us hope. We love you and hold you up in prayer.

We have hope because of him,

Devin, Veronica, Connor and Sabrina

We’re hanging in there with you, and we’ve got you covered in prayer!!!

Love and Hugs!!!

Uncle Bill & Aunt Carol

When I pray for you, Irene, I frequently get the same picture. I see these two huge angels at the foot of your bed. They have huge wings that jut over their heads, and they stand at military attention watching over you with extreme vigilance...they are always standing in the same spot-by your head- and sometimes their wings cover you, Irene. For the past two weeks that is what I often see when I pray...may God’s vigilance on your behalf lift your heart with encouragement-the kind of encouratement that only our amazing God can bestow on His beloved.

For you are indeed His beloved.

Love, Laura

Irene ... So sorry to hear about your illness. Hang in there girlfriend. Please know that “Face” (James) and I are praying for you daily.

Do you remember our days at the Probation Department. We had some good times and lots of giggles.  I remember when I invitated you to attend the services at First Baptist church and you asked me if they had good music there. Told you it was the best. 

When I think of you Irene, the first thing that comes into my mind is your radiant smile and bubbly personality.  I don’t think I ever saw you any other way while working with you.

I love you and pray for your recovery.

Anna

Hi Irene....I just want you to know that Paul and I are thinking and praying for you.  Marsha emailed me today about your situation.  She sent pictures and your website and I am so thankful that we can keep up with your progress. 

We know that God is with you and you feel His comfort.  You could not be in better “arms”!

We are doing well in San Diego.  We hope to get up to Santa Cruz this summer some time.  Our biggest blessing is that we are now grandparents!

God bless you and your lovely family.....

Glenda and Paul Lyons

Hi Irene and Dave,
We are so saddened to hear the news in Dave’s email, and inspired by your spirit and energy.
My wife Dru Scott and I will be praying daily for your complete healing - sooner than expected.
Blessings,
Bert

Dear Irene and Dave,

Robert and I were saddened to hear of Irene’s diagnosis and health/treatment challenges. Reading the website offers reassurance that if anyone can overcome what is ahead, it is you two and your girls. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Jill & Robert

Dear Dave & Irene,

You are on all of our hearts and minds each and everyday.  God Almighty is hearing a loud chorus from His people coming before His throne intervening on your behalf.  We just want to say how much we love you and what a blessing it is to be your friends.
Proverbs 3:5-6

With love,
The Schmidt Family

The devotion I shared with my students today was based on Philippians 4:8, Dave and Irene.

Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence, anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.

You both are living examples of this verse.  Marsha, Martha, and I enjoyed our visit with you yesterday.  May God continue to send reminders of His presence with you and love for you both.

Kent

Dave and Irene:

We are praying for both of you and asking the Lord to heal you and support you. Though we should be the ones encouraging you, we are finding that the reports of your faith in the face of crisis are greatly encouraging us.

Our prayer is that “through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures you might have hope” Romans 15:4

Frank, Bobbetta, and Emily

Irene,

Randy and I are praying for your speedy recovery- also lifting up Dave and the girls!

We love you!

Randy and Caryn Shuler

Dear Irene,

We're so sorry to hear of your illness and yet so encouraged by your faith and strength in the Lord. Whether you're proudly watching your daughter sing (so beautifully) or humbly helping Dave with registration at a conference, your joy in the Lord has always radiated, always blessing those around you!

We pray that the Lord would continue to bless your family through you during this time, and that as your faith and confidence in Christ touches those around you they will see a peace and a joy in you that surpasses understanding.

God Bless You,

The Walter Family
Jeff, Sue Grant and Christy

Dearest Irene,
I am shocked to hear about your recent diagnosis. I will be praying for you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. You have been such a great and fun friend to my mother. Monte Vista isn’t the same with out you.

Much Love & Prayers,
Sara