Prayers, please.

[chris_lacey]

To all of the Christian members, could you all please join me in prayer for my friend David and his family?
Dave, recently contracted bacterial menangitis and was in a coma for 8 days. He came out of the coma, but due to lying still for so long he developed blood clots in both legs. Friday he had both legs amutated just below the knee. He's only in his early 40's had been a mechanic for 20yrs. He has a wife and 2 kids under 10.
I spoke with him last night and he is in remarkably good spirits, but I would ask for prayer support as I know he still has a lot to go through.
Also, he himself has asked for prayer and that is a miracle in itself. He was never a believer.
Thanks,

[delawarerick]

Prayers on the way. He is lucky to have a good friend like you. Rick

[MarkHP]

Prayers for the family. I hope he keeps his spirits up in such a difficult time.

[Wile E. Coyote]

Definately in my prayers....He is lucky to have good friends and a family to support him...keep us posted on his progress....
Bill

[chris_lacey]

Thanks guys. Dave is a really good guy. He introduced me to my second wife, the same night he met his wife.
Mine ran off when I got sick (5 years ago, all better now), his is sticking with him like glue. I'm going to see him tonight and I'll update. Some friends are talking about a fund raiser dance here in Hamilton to help him with expenses to have his house made wheel chair accessable. Luckily he had good disability insurance at work, so living expenses and supporting his family is not an issue. Thanks again guys, I know that not everyone who is offering prayers actually puts down a written response, so thanks to everyone.

[northeastcat]

Praying for him and his family.

[Trikki1010]

Sounds to be a good soul, something that they can't take away from you.

God works in mysterious ways, my blessing to the family

[Scream And Fly]

:( :( All of my prayers... I'm very sorry to hear about your friend.

Greg

[Fish]

chris,
thoughts and prayers for david and his family.

fish

[INXS]

Always! And a speedy recovery!

[76baja18ft]

sorry about your friend.. i hope he has a speedy recovery.. he and his family are in my prayers

[B.Mac]

You are the Alpha and Omega
and the Lover of our souls
Your Word says that when two or more are gathered in your Son's name that you would be in our midst.....
In Jesus name.......
Please bring comfort and strength and provision for David and his family.......Demonstrate yourself to be real to him, who like myself, has been so self-reliant for so many years.......help David to understand that it's not just OK to be reliant upon you Lord, but it is your delight. Teach him, love him, encourage him, strenghthen him and be David's comfort during this time of great trial.

Father, your Word tells us that ALL things work together for good for those who love the Lord and are called to His work....
Please use this terrible circumstance to bring about good in this family's lives......Who could understand this but you Father?

......so please weave this circumstance into something good, as you have promised us.....Have mercy on all of us Lord......those of us who acknowledge you, and those of us who refuse. Meet us all where we are Lord, and my prayer today Lord is that you draw this family close to each other as never before and closer to you as a result of this tragedy....You are the author and finisher of our faith Lord.....Let your Will be done...... Amen

[chris_lacey]

BMac, Amen.
Quick update: I went to see Dave last night in the hospital. He is able to get out of bed into his chair by himself. He has physio 3X a day and is getting stronger by the day. Physically and spiritually. Too bad it sometimes takes something like this to bring a person to the Lord, but the alternative, death without a saviour, is much worse.
The biggest concern for him now is to get his house wheel chair accessable. He can't be sent home until it is. His wife and a "committee" of family and friends are taking care of that.
Thanks again everyone, for your care and concern, I'll print off this thread and give it to him. Should be an inspiration.

[Ray Neudecker]

My prayers are with him. My son came down with meningitis last fall and spent 14 days in intensive care, 10 more days in a room. and 8 weeks of IV's at home before being fortunate enough to recover. He has a long hard road ahead and will need all of the help his family and friends can give him.

[SKATER241]

A PRAYER WAS SAID LAST NIGHT FOR YOUR FRIEND

[tripledude]

...and I thought I was having a bad day. Best wishes to you, your friend and his family. Sounds like he's a fighter and has the right attitude. That's a big part of coming back.

[AnthonySS]

CHRIS,

THANKS for speaking out on behalf of your pal DAVID. You can count on our prayers and THANKS for being a good freind to ALL.

THANKS BRO...;)

[Balzy]

thoughts and prayers from Wisconson on the way for david and his family.

Print this thread for him before you see him tonight. It may help.

[FasterthanU]

I wish him a speedy recovery, and strenght for his family!

[Markus]

Thoughts and prayers from Sweden for your friend and his family.

[gaineso]

There will be prayers from The Oldest City for your friend and his family. And for his friends who are giving of themselves to help him.

[P man]

Chris I will definatly be praying for your friend and his family!!!

[MODVP22]

Keeping y'all in mind. Hang in there

[chris_lacey]

You guys are so great!!! I'm going back to see him tonight, I'm sure he will be encouraged to hear of so many strangers to him, caring so much.

[Dark Allison]

Chris we had a kid in this area with cancer. I asked everyone to pray for him. He now is in remission. :D God does answer prayers!