pray today
This is Uncle James again. Joel and Jess just finished meeting with the doctor this morning, which leads me to ask you to pray for several specific things. Cora was put on the ventilator last evening, but she still had some difficulty in breathing in the night. Her oxygen levels dropped pretty low about 5 different times. Today the doctor has decided to put her on a different sort of ventilator which will help to inflate her lungs a bit more. Parts of her lungs are deflated and even collapsed, so this new machine will hopefully help to restore some of her lung capacity.
As Cora goes on this new machine, there are a number of serious risks involved. Please pray that she will be able to tolerate the transition and that the ventilator will help her to regain ability to breathe well on her own. She will be on the machine for at least several days.
In addition, Cora's heart is somewhat enlarged. She will be receiving an echocardiogram this morning to ensure that it is still functioning properly, but this is obviously a big concern as well, so please pray.
These many setbacks are so difficult for Joel and Jess. Remember to keep lifting them up too.
It's hard to rephrase all that the doctor said to us just now, but just know that this is such an important time for you to pray for Cora.
posted by the mcclenahans @ 9:10 AM
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We won't stop praying!
Brice & Heidi
We're praying praying praying!
Lifting you all (especially sweet Cora!!!) up in prayer today. Our God is a God of wonderous miracles!
I am praying!!!
We continue to keep Cora and your family in our prayers! "The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love." Zeph 3:17
Praying and spreading the news to all of our prayer chains. LOVE & HUGS. Laura
I am praying for sweet Cora. Lord heal this child, inflate her lungs, let her transition well to the new machine, let her heart be restored, and please be with her mommy and daddy as they walk through the valley with her.
Cora is constantly in our prayers. We love you all!
I am praying for Cora!!
My heart aches for all of you. My daughter, when she was a baby, was on a ventilator to help her breathe for several days. We were so thankful when she could breathe on her own and she is a healthy 12 year old now, Thank God. That was such a painful, trying time for us, and I had never felt so close to God as I did then. I am praying a novena to "Infant Jesus of Prague", and many rosaries for the complete healing of your precious baby girl. I know you are deeply relious and putting all your trust in God. He hears you and knows your pain.
I have picked up this precious girl's blog from Olivia's. I am so sad for this baby girl and her family. I keep her in my prayers daily and just hope they feel the love that people everywhere are sending their way. I am a nurse and I know what so much of this medical talk is. It has to be so hard to watch this as a parent. I pray that God holds them in the palm of His hand and keeps them all safe. Please let me know if there's anything I can do or questions I may be able to answer.
i love you guys.
just came across psalm 139 as i'm getting ready for services next weekend. here it is for you:
1 O LORD, you have searched me and you know me.
2 You know when I sit and when I rise;you perceive my thoughts from afar.
3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.
4 Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD.
5 You hem me in—behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?
8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn,if I settle on the far side of the sea,
10 even there your hand will guide me,your right hand will hold me fast.
11 If I say, "Surely the darkness will hide meand the light become night around me,"
12 even the darkness will not be dark to you;the night will shine like the day,for darkness is as light to you.
13 For you created my inmost being;you knit me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
I am on it!! I haven't stopped thinking of sweet little Cora, and praying for her too! I am so sorry your family is going through this!
Just wanting you to know that we are continuing our prayer vigil for precious Cora, Jess (we are so glad you are feeling better), Joel and your extended family. The Lord is with you "always"...may you feel his comfort, strength, and peace as you continue to make important decisions for Cora's treatment.
Crying and praying in Kearney.
We are praying and lifting you all up! Stay strong Jess and Joel! Sweet baby Cora we are praying for you!
Jess...
Praying every single day for Cora. Hugs....
Cristy
My heart is breaking reading the updates from last night and this morning. Sweet, beautiful Cora has been on my mind and my heart throughout the past two weeks.
We will continue to keep each of you in our thoughts and prayers. May this afternoon and the transition to the new ventilator bring her comfort and rest.
Thinking of you in Arizona...
still praying...still aching and knowing that in spite of all the pain, there will be strength form the lord.
lifting momma and daddy up in prayer for strength and peace and wisdom...clinging to god's word and strength for them.
Wanted to let your family know that I have been thinking of all of you and keeping you in my prayers.
Andrea Modec (Fisher)
Continuing to pray here that God heals baby Cora and keeps her parents and family strong for her during this difficult time. Love to all, Tracy
Dear Cancer,
You cannot defeat me.
I may cry, but tears are not defeat.
I may get sad, but sadness is not defeat.
I may get angry, but anger is not defeat.
You cannot defeat me.
Because.
I am more poerful than you.
I am loved and you are not.
I have friends and family and you have none.
People pray for me to win and you to lose.
I have support caring compassion friendship, and love.
You have none of these blessed gifts.
You cannot defeat me
because
I do not fear you.
I feel for you.
I will destroy you.
I will stamp you out of my life, and make you gone forever.
You, Cancer, Will learn to fear me!
Mario and I are praying for you and your precious Cora! Know that Jesus has his arms wrapped tightly around you all during this time.
Joel and Jess, know that we are lifting you up daily, sometimes even hourly as you are often on our minds. I was encouraged this week to know that not only are hundreds of people praying for you, but Jesus Himself is also praying for you and Cora! (see Hebrews 7:25 and Romans 8:34) He knows just what you need and is bringing those needs to the Father! You are in the best of Hands.
We love you!
Adam and Jill
Praying for little Cora and this fight! Remember GOD is so GOOD and will continue to keep his hand on Cora and your family!
I am spreading to all my bloggy friends the need for prayers and also have a button for Cora to be spread around blogland.
Beth/Georgia
My heart and my blessings go out to you. Dear God- Please be with this little child of your and keep her wrapped safely in your arms. please be with her parents and give them the strength to endure their struggles. Amen.
I just feel that God will carry this family through this ordeal. I cannot think anything but the best of thought for them. I think of little Cora every day and am so very thankful for all of the updates during this very difficult time. I know I join so many others in wishing we could take this pain away and makes things right and whole again for this family. Praying for all of you.
God I pray that you just heap your blessings and your healing on this precious angel. Give her all of your strength and determination so that she may tell of your healing love. Bless this mama and daddy who's heart is on the outside. seal your comfort on them.
We are praying for all of you.
Vance and Judy
I'm praying for all of you...
that God will fill you with His peace and strength. He is faithful...and keeps His promises.
For I am the LORD, your God,
who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear;
I will help you.
Isaiah 41:13
It really is a small world...I graduated high school with Renae Gangwish (Sperling). I moved to Denver after college and made a new friend, Kari. After being friends with Kari for a year, we discovered that she has been roomates with Renae in college. Last week, Kari sent me your blog and told me to pray. I've been following your story ever since.
In the meantime, I received an email this weekend from a friend back in Nebraska. Her church somehow heard the story of Cora, and she sent me your blog and told me to pray. I emailed her back and told her it was Renae's cousin (she also graduated with Renae), so we realized that your story has spread from Denver to Nebraska and beyond.
I can't imagine what you're going through, and it would be easy for me to say, "Hang in there. Everything will work out." But even as a believer myself, I know that it's not always easy to believe, it's not easy to trust, it's not easy to let go. All I can say is I'm praying and hurting for you guys.
Praying ceaselessly. I am humbled by your never ending faith.
We continue to pray for you ALL!
We know the ventalator looks scary, but it will allow her little body to REST, REST, REST so she can continue to fight this! :)Try to stay positive and just know we love you and miss being there for you too!
We will pray for your continued faith and love!
love ya,
The Schilling's from PICU
Praying for precious Cora.
Rest baby girl, get stronger so you can fight. Praying for you all.
April
My heart aches for you. Trust God through this and know that He has little Cora wrapped tightly in His arms. I asked for the church to pray Cora and your family. Stay strong and keep your faith. Remember, if God brings you to it, He will get you through it. Praying hard for Cora in Ottawa, KS.
In Christ's Love,
Amy in KS
Praying here for Baby Cora!
praying without ceasing...
We are continuing to pray!!! May God's sweet grace surround Jess and Joel today and May God's arms wrap around that sweet bundle of joy!
Our family is praying for all of you!
i got to your blog from the prayer requests at Westside Family Church. i've been thinking of and praying for your family. thank you for keeping us updated on the specific ways we can be praying. We will continue to pray for healing and comfort from God.
Dear Jess and Joel -
We are friends of the Gangwish family in Willmar, Minnesota, and want to let you know we are praying for strength for both of you as you go through this rough time. We are also praying for little Cora. You do an excellent job of conveying prayer concerns and updating people on her situation. The pictures make everything so real - Cora is on my mind continually, and I have a picture of her sweet face as well as pictures of the hospital scene to keep me focused. Praying with you, Beth and Burnie Mellema
Thanks to family that pass on this blog addy! Our prayers are with you as well. His peace, always and in all ways!
the NE Fisher's...
We are so praying for all of you. Praying for rest and healing.
I don't know how I found your blog, but I know Who directed me to it. I am and will be praying for your baby girl.
My prayers will continue...
I have been praying and thinking of your precious Cora daily and just find myself fixated to this blog. My heart aches for your family but I know the God we serve is a mighty God and he is the creator of all things. Trust in Him with everything you have even though I know this time is tough. Cora is strong and brave and God will give her the strength to prevail over this horrible disease. He is the Great Healer and Physician and He can take care of the cancer and rid it from her body. I will continue to pray throughout the day and lift Cora and her family up to God to help the ventilator work to restore her lungs and to continue to allow the chemo to kill the cancer and be gone from her body. I will also pray that her heart will be returned to normal.
In Christ,
Amber in San Antonio, Texas
Everytime I read your blog, I am brought to tears. My son spent a week at Riley's Children's Hospital in Indianapolis for heart surgery at a week old. While he is fine now, I still remember so vividly the emotions flowing and flowing and flowing during that week in the hospital. God, family, friends, prayer were so vital in Toby's (our son) recovery. God bless you both and your sweet little girl. I love love love the verse you quoted from lamentations. Its my favorite and has given me much hope.
Micah Thieszen (Collin Siebert's cousin)
praying for His healing, strength, peace. Peace be with you during this hard, hard time. Lots of hugs and love.
Storming the gates of heaven on your behalf! Praying for miracles, healing, peace & comfort!
every step and breath is a prayer.
lord, we lift up cora and her mommy and daddy and ask you to give them strength to face each new hurdle. give them your peace that you are in control, lord. give wisdom to the doctors, an extra level of compassion for the nurses, and stamina for the family as they are not getting the rest, real rest, that they need. calm hearts, lord, so that they may get helpful sleep. give comfort to cora so she doesn't fight the machines and devices, and help her body heal from the surgery and the chemo.
give a measure of joy to all who minister to this familly, lord. remind them of your great love for them.
in your precious son's name,
amen jesus.
hang in there! Your little girl is a fighter! stay strong...
praying in Indiana
Praying for Cora's swift recovery. Know that people in South Carolina are aware of your story and are praying. God be with you all.
We will continue to pray for Cora and you guys too. Always know that God is in control.
Love In Christ
Kelly and Courtney
I am praying for sweet Cora. Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.
I just found your blog, and I'm sitting here at work with tears in my eyes. I am so sorry that you all are going through this. We will pray, pray, pray for you. My husband and I have a little boy, Collin who was born the day before Cora...so many other similarities...he had the same cow costume for Halloween, and he has the same fish mobile that was hanging on Cora's hospital bed in one of your pictures. We live in KC now, but we are originally from central and southern KS (me from Marquette and Matt from Kingman). You are in our prayers
We are praying continuosly!
I don't know your family, but I came across your story. I have little Cora in my thoughts everyday and will continue to pray for her and those who love her.
We are praying for you daily.
I am a friend of Brandi Hein's and I can't tell you how much I am praying for you and your family right now...God will provide...God Bless you and your baby girl.
My husband and I are crying/ praying for you often. Sometimes constantly.
Ami in Alaska
Father GOD, please give Cora the strength to endure these challenges. I ask, Father, that her body be allowed to heal so she can fight this terrible disease. I ask, Father, that you wrap your arms around Cora and her family.
Crying out to the Lord in Prayer for your little one and your family.
We're the Harshman Family from Cedar Point, KS. I know you are receiving hundreds of messages and it is hard to keep up with checking them when there is more important things to tend to, but I just wanted to let you all know that our whole family is lifting your family up in prayer everyday! Our newest baby is Cora's age so our heart breaks for your family's trial that you are experiencing. It is amazing how faith in the Lord can carry someone through and bring them out of such difficult times like this.
I am so thankful to know that you are beleivers.... hard to imagine what something like this would be like if you weren't huh. I know you too beleive that Prayer is Powerful and we appreciate the privilage to pray for your baby girl and family. We'll be checking in daily. with love, Tiffany
so, you might already know this, but First Energy has you on their prayer chain? Um, how about that? i just got an email from a friend who read my post on facebook (i asked people to pray on my blog, too). i guess she forwarded it to her mom who works at First Energy in OH and they've got thousands of people praying for you.
Just another example of what it means to be truly, deeply human. The way we were made to be.
Still praying...thank you for keeping us posted so we know specifics.
I wish that there was something more that I could do for you. No parent should have to go through what you are with Cora. I will keep Cora and both of you in my prayers.
...dear gracious Lord...You know exactly what this precious little one needs...you know her body because you formed it...we praise you for the medical devices that will help her to breathe...yet we ask that You allow her to return soon to breathing on her own...we ask that her heart not be anything other than the perfect one you designed...uplift and keep these parents in your care...allow them the miracle of actually being able to feel the thousands of prayers being brought to You for their little girl... and for her parents...thank You for each and every prayer warrior who holds cora in their heart...in Christ's name we pray amen
You all are constantly in our prayers throughout the day as we cry out to heaven often when you cross our minds! We love you so much!
On my knees...
Carey in Colorado
Praying every single day, and crying and wishing so hard that Cora pulls through this. God be with precious Cora.
I don't know you personally, yet you and your little girl are on my mind all the time. I can't imagine what you are going through. Please take care of yourselves!
Your prayer request was sent to me by the Doll's and I passed your little girl onto many other people to pray too-- so you are lifted up and up in prayer and I'm on it. I have a child the same age and cannot even begin to imagine-- my heart aches for you and I will pray earnestly for you all and sweet cora...!
I will keep Cora in my daily prayers. A friend of mine shared your blog with me. Beth in Pennsylvania
i was passed this blog through a friend so i haven't actualy met you guys but how i recognize your words and prayers as my own. it was less than a year ago that my own sweet baby was lying in a hospital bed on a ventilator. God is good, He is able and faithful...thankfully i get to hear her laugh and live life every day with her now. know this---God is WITH you...with you in the hospital room, with you crying in the car, with you...he can carry your darkest thoughts. He will use this to bring people to himself...we actually had people come to Christ through reading our blog entries. He has given you a gift---you will never look at that baby the same....forever, as such a young family, you will know how precious life is.
our blog was arijourney.wordpress.com
we will be praying for you guys...and we will have our Ari praying specifically for Cora...she knows what that's like.
love & peace...lauren
I have been lifting Cora as well as the family up in prayers for days and will continue to do so! May you feel God's comforting arms surrounding you.
Hi there...just wanted to let you know that a button has been created on Cora's behalf. Feel free to email me if you would like to get the html for it and the code box to put on your site. God bless you all....
Courtney
Praying for your sweet little girl, your family, and the medical team as they discern the best way forward. May the Lord be with all of you and give you courage and strength.
Laura in NJ
I continue to pray for your precious baby...and your sweet family.
Prayers going up- Keep the faith- Its so hard but our God is a powerful God. He will take care of Cora.
Prayers, prayers, and more prayers!
God bless this baby girl!
I came across your blog through a friend, but I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sounds like you have amazing faith and although we sometimes question, it is true that God is with us and has a plan! We will continue to pray for Cora and your entire family! You are all in our thoughts!
I've been keeping up with your blog for a while now and am praying and praying and praying for your family and your sweet little baby. I admire your faith in God and can't imagine going through this without Him. I heard about your blog through your cousin, Andi.
Emily in Lincoln Ne
Sweet Cora, we are so sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time. But it must be comforting to have such loving parents by your side through it all. We are praying for you!! Sending love and hugs from KY!!
My heart and prayers are going out to you. Lifting you all up in prayer and asking everyone I know too also.
Praying...
I think we have only met you once or twice so you probably don't remember us but Bill and Olivia are dear friends of ours. (We were in small group together when they lived in KC). Just wanted you to know we are praying for your family. Your faith in the Lord through this entire journey has been such an encouragement. I have gotten countless emails and notes from friends who don't know you but are praying hard for your little girl. The body of Christ is amazing. God hears...
Cassie
My heart is heavy as I read the blog and try to imagine the agony that all of you must feel in these difficult times. However, as I continue to lift all of you up in prayer, I find peace in knowing that our God does hear our prayers and IS ABLE to do all that we ask of Him. I have specifically asked that you all would feel His comfort surrounding you and know that He WILL provide all that Cora needs according to His will.
Many prayers from christian friends in Arkansas
Jess and Joel - We are praying...I am crying for you...knowing that God is good...trusting that He is present...praying that Satan gains no foothold here...believing that Jesus is holding Cora so close...and knowing that you are surrounded by Him.
My first time to your blog and my heart is so broken to see this little baby in so much pain and sickness. I am thankful to find your blog because I would like to join the TEAM GOD and pray for you all. My little girl is 9 months old Morgan Paige..... and I cry deeply just thinking of going through any of this. Although I am so sorry that you are going through this, in away I am also thankful I found your blog so to learn the symptoms that you experienced with your little girl to have gotten her the much needed help she needed. What a scary, scary thought. They are so little and so helpless, they can't tell us they hurt as they would like. Morgan is fussy right now, cutting teeth and I will be reminded more to be even more patient with her and really try to hear what my little girl is trying to tell me.
I love reading and hearing your faith..... it will be your ROCK to get you through this. I am still new to this so I am not sure where you all live, but know that we are praying a ton here for Cora and a speedy healing and recovery. Hang in there......
God will not give you anything you can not handle, even when you feel like you can't take anymore.
God Bless.
I have a niece who just went through all this at Wesley, diagnosed with Neuroblastoma stage 4s at 6.5 months. She is now almost 2 and in full remission. God can work miracles...he is in control! We are praying for you!!
Talley Morrow
St. Francis, KS
I'm a friend of Laura Moffat's and I just wanted to let you know that I too am praying each and every day for you and your sweet girl.
We will continue to ask God to give Cora's little body strength to make it through this. And that he would sustain you as well. We love you guys!
Jared & Emily
More Prayer Warriors!!! I know that our Father will protect you with his mighty sword and shield. Will continue to pray for Cora's complete healing, strength and comfort. I know he will see you throught this tough time. Just know that the prayer support is there!
God must be so sad. I'm sure his tears are many as He watches little Cora sleep. I pray the angels to keep watch and sing over her. God we don't understand but we will trust. We will lift her up and pray without ceasing. And when the night comes we will wait for the mercies that are new every morning.
Lena Moses
i have come here from the Kayleigh Freeman's site. your daughter is gorgeous. i will keep you and your family in thought and prayer. good luck cora. god is going heal and make it all better sweetie.
I want to let you know that even though we've never met, I've been praying like crazy for you guys and for Cora. I want to let you know, as well as anybody else who reads this or you tell, that after reading Sharla's (Boccia) orginal blog post about Cora, I followed the link to yours and read what's been going on.
After reading it, something spoke to my heart saying that I needed to try to do something, anything, to get prayers coming to you. I started a 'Cause' on Facebook called Prayers for Cora. There aren't a lot of memeber right now, but it's growning slowly and the word is spreading. So hold on to the faith you have and remember there are people, most you know, and several you don't, that are thinking of your family and will be praying for you daily.
May God Bless & Keep you.
Ravan
Mac Family,
We have never met and I cannot even begin to imagine the challenges you and your family face on a day to day basis. Please know that you have a huge family praying for your strength right now.
With love, blessings, and prayers,
Ashleigh Winje
We are praying for your little girl. If you need something besides prayer, we are available to you. Brice & Heidi know a whole bunch of people willing to serve you at the drop of a hat. I'll make sure to get in touch with Heidi.
We're still praying in Iowa. Well, honestly, praying and crying. I'm especially praying that you will be able to snuggle with Cora real soon. I think you all need that and until you can I'm praying that God will wrapper Cora in his arms. Love from us all.
Praying relentlessly. I will not stop.
I don't know if you remember me. I went to Berean. I was Leah's friend. Just wanted you to know that my husband and I will be praying for you & your little Cora. I will request prayer for her at our church also.
Please let us know what else is needed. Of course Prayer is always there. What are your needs? There are so many that want to help and it feels so good to give. PLEASE let us know where to send money, gifts, Cards, Food, items. Anything.
Our prayers are going up for you today. Praying she will be able to get off the machines. Also for mommy and daddy and the rest of the family that you all will have strength through this.
In Christ,
Chris and Mandi Ridenour
I Agree with the anonymous blogger. Please let us know where to send things. I would love to send a more personal note, or a gift card.
Kathryn Fierra
Salt Lake City, UT
Oh Jesus, cover this family and sweet Cora with your peace. Surround precious Cora with your angels to bring comfort. Heal her body. And remind this family of your never-ending love.
In Christ name, Amen.
You are all in my thoughts daily and I pray for healing. A miracle. A complete restoration.
Constantly thinking about her and your family.
I am lifting your precious Cora to our loving God. He who loved her first will never let go of her. In the same way He loves Cora He also loves you. You too will be gifted with the strength to endure and go on. You are doing the right thing by clinging to His hand and His word.
On my knees,
Alice Larkin
I don't posses the words to express what is in my heart. All I can say is that I'm praying for, and thinking about, Cora and her parents. May God's Charity and Grace bless you all.
I cannot imagine going thru what you but know you are in my thoughts and prayers - from someone who doesn't really know you but we share the same awesome GOD who can heal and is in control. May God give you strength and wisdom and peace that is beyond all understanding. And to HIM be all the glory!
Praying for sweet Cora.
Joel, Jess, Cora...With the emotions I've carried with me since learning of your plight I feel as though you are my family...I am praying for you night and day. xo
You all come to mind many times a day, and every time you do I lift your family up to the Lord!!
Jenny in CO
We are praying for you in Colorado. I was encouraged to read your verses and am so glad the Lord's Word is a comfort in such a HARD time. I can't imagine how you must be feeling.
~Joy
Lifting you up to Jesus!
Prayers from Washington,
The Boisselle Family
You and your sweet Cora are in my thoughts and prayers.
Still praying for Cora!!
I can't stop thinking about sweet Cora.... praying for her daily!
Kara in Louisville, KY
Joel, Jess, and Cora, you are in my prayers every day. A friend shared your blog with me and I have shared it with others. We are praying that God grant you his peace, his healing, and his strength.
God Bless you and keep you all so close that you can feel it.
We have been praying every night for Cora and your family!! My heart aches for you, and I know that God is watching over her and working on a miracle!!
My daughter's name is also Cora. I definitely will be praying for your little Cora. Bless her heart!
For those asking, here is a place to give! :)
http://corapaige.blogspot.com/
Thank you all for continuing to spread the word and pray for this beautiful family.
God bless you Macs! I was awake all night the other night praying for you guys.
We are praying for your beautiful sweet Cora.
You don't know me, but I'm praying for you. I found your story via Meg at her blog. I'm amazed by the strength and courage of your beautiful little girl - and the both of you as parents. I can't begin to imagine what you are going through. I'm praying for you all.
All the best,
Patti Marcotte
I dont know you or your family...dont feel like I need to..to have this situation touch me...praying for you for Cora for the doctors....and telling my friends to pray....
My prayers are with little Cora and her wonderful, caring, beautiful family! Cora has touched my heart, and she will forever be in my prayers, and my heart!
Praying in Alabama..Love her middle name! May God continue to show you his grace and peace during this time.
I am praying hard for Cora, her parents and everyone. God bless you all.
VB
Just wanted to let you know that I will definitely be lifting you up in prayer. I pray that the Lord would heal your precious little girl and comfort your hearts as well. Stay strong and hope in the Lord.
We're all praying for Cora and your family!
-Libby Witte
Praying for your sweet Cora! And we will not stop...
Oh Joel and Jess...our hearts ache for you as we lift little Cora up in prayer. May you feel God's comforting arms around you. Love to you all!
There are people in Wisconsin praying for your family.
Set your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in his wonderful face
The things of this world will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace.
ON my knees lifting you up. Daily hourly, by the minute. Praying Jesus, please heal Cora. Please bring this family peace, please let this family hold their baby girl. Please Lord, Show them your ways AMEN
PRAYING like I have never prayed before.
Jesus be with this precious family and their baby girl.
Here our prayers.
Jane
Kansas City, MO
YOur baby is beautiful. Surely our God will provide for this family.
Praying for you in Minnesota.
My heart breaks for you. Your faith is encouraging. How awesome that we have such a God that already has everything figured out, and that He is willing to hear our prayers. May your family be comforted in this difficult time. May your hope in God's promise swell within your hearts and may you seek Him with diligence. I go to Him on your behalf tonight, asking that you would all ultimately be brought closer together and closer to Him as a reward for your endurance. Peace, Jeff
Just ran across your blog as I sit in the hospital with my husband who had cancer surgery today. We don't always understand things in this life, but know that God is in control. I will pray for Cora and hope for the best.
I'm praying for all of you.
There are moments in life where the very thing we hold in our hands is the only thing that really matters. These little moments can get lost so easily unless we stop and take them in and soak them up as they happen.Life is fleeting.Thankfully I've learned that lesson. I know not to take a minute in this life for granted. We can't turn back time, but we can always savor the here and now. I wouldn't trade this moment in time for all the money in the world. Moments matter.
By Jody Ferlaacks
You guys do this statement justice.
Praying so hard for baby Cora & you.
Praying for Cora and all of you. I can't look at her pictures without crying, and I don't even know her. I can't imagine what her mommy and daddy are feeling.
Sorry, I don't know you, but came across your blog from "whatever's" blog. I have read your story about sweet Cora, and just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers tonight, and many nights more I am sure. May God bless you and your family in every way possible.
Jessica
Louisville, KY
I JUST figured out how to post on this... we've been keeping up with your blog daily.
My dear Jess~ you, precious Cora and Joel are constantly in our prayers. I know you are only able to find your strength in God and I praise Him for that. We are also praying for the doctors, that they would have wisdom and discernment to care for Cora and keep her from pain.
I love you, my sweet friend!!
"Find rest, O my soul, in God alone, my hope comes from Him. He is my rock and my salvation, He is my fortress, I will not be shaken. Trust in Him at all times, pour out your hearts to Him for God is our refuge" Psalm 62:5-8
Love,
Angela & Grant
We are praying for you!
I am praying!
My heart is aching for you...we don't know each other but our church has been praying for Cora for a few weeks now. She is so beautiful and we will continue to pray for Cora and for your strength as parents. Power of prayer is amazing and please know that there are a ton of people thinking and praying for you.
I am praying in Ohio!
Pray and believing!
I want you to know that I am praying for your family and sweet little Cora. I have requested prayer to others as well. Many prayers are going up for your beautiful family. "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ"
Philippians Ch 4: V. 7
Praying for Cora!
I read this for the first time yesterday, and your daughter was on my mind all day! I couldn't stop praying for her, and I know that the Lord can heal her. She was on my heart all day long, and I prayed for her every time I thought of her. Your little girl is in the hands of a loving and faithful Healer.
(one of my favorite songs in Healer by Hillsong on the album "This is Our God")
Praying for baby Cora! We don't know each other, but I wanted to share an encouraging story of a friend whose daughter is fighting cancer as well: http://caringbridge.org/visit/sydney98
She was given a terminal prognosis, but God is healing her and I know he can do the same for your little girl!
I am a former co-worker of Sharla's. I have been reading your blog and praying so hard for you and your baby girl! I have lost a child and it is something I never want another parent to go through. It just breaks my heart to hear of such a young girl aflicted with such a terrible disease! Know that I an others you may not know are praying for you!
I came to hear about your sweet family's story from another blog friend. My heart breaks for you and your family as you work so hard to provide for Cora. She is a precious little girl. I took the time to read your blog posts from Christmas and see those pictures of your happy family. Your posts also reflect your strong faith and the love and support of your family. I will keep Cora in my prayers daily and pray especially that the her treatments will be successful. This is a painful journey and I wish you a profound healing for your little girl.
Blessings from Oklahoma
PRAYING Fervently, relentlessly. I will not cease. I will pray pray pray!
Dear Jessica and Joel,
We can not stop thinking about you and your precious Cora Paige. We are praying continually, and crying out to our Heavenly Father, trusting He will make himself very real to you in this time of great need.
For your physical rest we claim Psalm 3:5
I lay down and slept;
I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.
For spiritual rest we claim
Zephaniah 3:17
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.
Cora's Prayer
Psalm 22:9-10
Yet you brought me safely from my mother's womb
and led me to trust you when I was a nursing infant.
I was thrust upon you at my birth.
You have been my God from the moment I was born.
Jess and Joel, you are amazing parents. Cora, is the bravest champion of all!
We pray that the God of Hope will fill you with all joy and peace in believing that you would abound in Hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Love to you all! Big, big hugs,
from the Don and Brenda Hudson Family
I am thinking of your beautiful baby every day and praying for a full and speedy recovery.
We are praying!!!
-steph and andy
I posted once today, but am posting again. Up tonight unable to shake the image of Cora lieing in her bed. My heart is broken. I have so many tears. I am praying SO hard right now. I even begged God today. God PLEASE hear us all. There are so many waiting. Waiting for You to show us this miracle. Please God, heal this baby girl.
For baby Cora, I pray for healing rest, that her hospital room is filled with holy angels so strong that you can fill it in the air. That God would lay his healing hand upon her tiny body. May all who love her have strength to make it through another day. Amen.
Just found your site tonight and read through your journey. My heart is aching for you and your precious Cora. She is a beautiful baby! We are praying in Texas. Praying for HEALING, strength, wisdom, comfort, peace...
I will post on my blog so people I know can join me in lifting up your family!
Ephesian 3:20 - Now to him who is ABLE to do IMMEASURABLY MORE than all we ask or imagine, according to HIS POWER that is at work within us...
Jess, oh how it helped my heart so much to see you, hug you and pray with you tonight. We continue to lift Cora up in prayer all day long and sometimes in the night when I wake. I'm praying that her scar will stop seeping and that her lungs will get stronger. I will be praying SO very hard in the morning during her surgery. I know the Lord will have his hands on her little body and I know he will lead every move that the surgeons make. I know this is such a rollercoaster and we all so badly want to take all of this away for you. But, there is no greater peace than knowing that our mighty God is holding all 3 of you so tight. He is the God of miracles.
I was thinking about your visitor from the mom of the neuroblastoma survivor and just thought...that will be you soon...taking Cora to visit another family going down the same path you are on now...as living proof that your God is the greatest physician there is.
We love you so much...and are praying oh so hard!
I just want to scoop her up and make her better. I'm so sorry...so so sorry, I can only imagine the way your heart must hurt. I will pray I will pray I will pray!
Your faith is amazing. I will continue to pray for your sweet Cora. I reflect on my Bible study this morning and think of your family. Continue to trust in our Lord each and every minute...each step in this awful storm. Bless you for praising God in the midst of your daughter being so sick. I pray for rest, healing and comfort for your beautiful family. Love from So Cal.
Continuing to pray!
An online friend who goes to your church told us about Cora and your blog as she asked that we remember you all in our prayers. I am keeping your sweet baby in my prayers, and please know that you and your families, her doctors and nurses and every person who helps take care of little Cora is also in our prayers.
I don't know you, but I was directed to your blog and asked to pray. I will do so. I was deeply touched by your posts and your precious little girl. I see that some one already shared Psalm 139. However, perhaps if you read it as it is typed below, it will have even more meaning (I have changed a few words to personalize it for you. the () define the words changed.
1 O LORD, you have searched (Cora) and you know (her).
2 You know when (she) sits and when (she) rise(s);you perceive (her) thoughts from afar.
3 You discern (her) going out and (her) lying down; you are familiar with all (her) ways.
4 Before a word is on (her) tongue you know it completely, O LORD.
5 You hem (her) in—behind and before; you have laid your hand upon (her).
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for (us), too lofty for (us) to attain
7 Where can (she) go from your Spirit? Where can (she) flee from your presence?
8 If (she) goes up to the heavens, you are there; if (she) make(s) (her) bed in the depths, you are there. (even in PICU)
9 If (she) rise(s) on the wings of the dawn,if (she) settle on the far side of the sea,
10 even there your hand will guide (her),your right hand will hold her fast.
11 If I say, "Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,"
12 even the darkness will not be dark to you;the night will shine like the day,for darkness is as light to you.
13 For you created (Cora's) inmost being;you knit her together in (her) mother's womb.
14 I praise you because (she is) fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
We have never met, but my heart is heavy for you tonight. I am praying for you and your precious little Cora. God says to boldy approach the throne....and I am interceding on your behalf tonight - boldy!
Alaina
Twin Falls, ID
I don't know you but you have touched my life with your story. I think about baby Cora during the day and I always lift her up in prayer.
fight little one, fight! we are praying...for strengh, hope, and good days....hang onto each other during this time...you are clearly not alone....you are loved.
I cannot imagine what you are going through so I will just say that you and your baby are in my prayers and that I have added you to our prayer list at church. The power of prayer is very powerful and strong and only God knows the light at the end of this storm. I hope and pray that precious baby is healed by the great power of God.
In my prayers~ Molly P
Joel & Jess, God bless you both as you wait on God's healing. Cora is in our prayers at home and within our church. I have reached out to many friends who are prayer warriors. Just know that Cora is in good hands and many people are holding her up every day. I hope Nate's visit went well with you and you had a chance to fellowship also. Stay focused on HIM and trust in HIM fully. I pray the Lord with bring a peace over all of you, and HE lays HIS healing hands on Cora. Lord be with Cora and heal this disease from her body. Thank you Lord Jesus.
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