It was decided that there are a couple of things that ought to be clarified or brought up. However, the last post really takes precedent so I start by repeating it.
Prayer Time
There will be a concentrated prayer time for TJ tomorrow, Sunday December 9th, between noon and 6pm. We ask that people pray (1) that the enemy would have no sway over TJ and (2) that the doctors would find the underlying cause of the pneumonia.
We still can't take visitors, especially after today's events. I -- we -- promise you that far more good will be done by attacking the illness at the ultimate root, the spiritual basis, through prayer. "Where two or three people gather in my name, I will be there with them," we believe that.
Contact
Feel free to contact TJ and family either through comments on the blog posts, email to Jon at madjon@gmail.com, or calling/texting Jon at 651.497.4392 or Chip at 612.695.0203. Emails and comments are printed out for TJ to read -- which he does. Texts and phone calls are quickly passed on to him and the family as well.
You can feel free to call Chip and Jon, if we are in a bad spot to take a call or don't have the energy to field it we'll let it go to voicemail and return it later, as we have time. The only hard and fast rule is that no one gets through to Mary Ann without going through Jon or Chip first.
Why the Initials?
Why do we always speak of "TJ"? Because TJ does sensitive work overseas we avoid using his full name online.
Best Source
This blog has been and will continue to be the best source of information on TJ's condition, expect for perhaps a direct word from the Lord. It is updated within minutes of anything material happening, and is often taking the words out of the doctors' mouths and putting it straight online. I promise you, there is no information you can get from anybody else that hasn't already been posted here. We are being very transparent about the whole process. Truth is truth.
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Little Blog Housekeeping
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We simply want Tim to know we are praying for him here -- John and Mary Carlson
The EFCA church in Wheaton, IL will begin praying for you Sunday morning.
Julie
Dear TJ, Mary Ann, Jon and Stephen - just wanted you to know that I have asked all of our Asia staff to designate tomorrow for prayer and fasting for TJ's recovery - love you and are praying for you - David and Michelle in HK
"...your prayers are all filed in heaven, and if not immediately answered they are certainly not forgotten, but in a little while will be fulfilled to your delight and satisfaction. Let not despair make you silent, but continue instant in earnest supplication."
Spurgeon
Dear Jon, Bless you for sharing so frequently with us during this difficult time, as it enables our prayer support to be so specific. Like so many, many others who so dearly love your folks, our prayers for your dad's full recovery have been nearly constant since the first blog was posted. Thank you so much.
Mark & Marilyn Wold
How precious to see you "boys" protecting your Mom during this difficult time. Tell her I love her and am praying specifically for her today too. ~ Rachel Bliss
How precious to see you "boys" protecting your Mom during this difficult time. Tell her I love her and am praying specifically for her today too. ~ Rachel Bliss
Praying for you during the time designated this afternoon -- before and after too. Daryl
TJ and Family, I've been monitoring the blog since it started and keeping you in my prayers throughout each day. You are being covered in prayer by many.
TJ and Mary Ann,
Sue and I are praying for you, trusting that the Lord will bring comfort, strength and complete healing. We love and appreciate you both.
Tom and Sue Kimber
Hi-
You don't even know me, but I ran across your blog updates while surfing the net. I will be praying for TJ and the family.
As an ICU nurse, I can tell you that your faith and witness makes a HUGE impression on the medical staff.
Emily
Rochester, MN
Continuing to blanket TJ (and the entire family) in prayer.
Mark 9:23 "And Jesus said to him, " 'If You can?' All things are possible to him who believes."
Friend of little sis DJ writing to let you know that we here in Mozambique are praying for TJ. --Love from Cami
Fallbrook Botz Family is kneeling at God's Throne of Grace trusting in His perfect will and timing for all that is good. "You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, whose thoughts are fixed on You: Trust in the Lord always, for the LORD GOD is the eternal Rock." (Is.26:3-4) "Every word of God proves true. He defends all who come to Him for protection." (Prov. 30:5)He is near, and faithful and able to do exceedingly more that we can even think to ask. Praise Him.
In His unfailing nail scarred grip,
Jim and Maureen and family
We are praying for you TJ.
Nicolas, Noha, Nigal, Nipale and Nivale AYOUB from Lebanon
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