Sweet friends,
If you had any doubt let me tell you - PRAYER WORKS!! As i write this post Aaron is eating a banana Popsicle . . . yip eee!! One day before schedule!!! woo hoo!!! Thank you sweet Jesus! As i wrote last evening his tummy started to rumble his output changed and the digestive system decided to work. The Lord spoke and said it is time.
I have to tell you what happened yesterday afternoon. I have to confess Aaron and i were a little blue, he had not felt very well all day and there just didn't seem to be any reason to believe things were going to improve any time soon. I had the blinds closed because Aaron can rest better when it is darker in the room. I sat on the couch and for some reason felt the urge to push back the blinds, just a bit, and as i did the most beautiful rainbow came into view. It was in the perfect place for me to see almost the complete bow! I don't know how many of you know, but rainbows are 'one of my favorite gifts that God has given '! The tears flowed and sweet release came, God spoke, my language, and said its gonna be ok. Within the hour the nurse heard his tummy rumble. You know . . . if the God of the universe can stop and paint a rainbow in the sky in just the perfect place at just the perfect time just for me - - - what can't He do? Remember what He told Job.
I love you all. . . thanks for standing in the gap
nise
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Denise, As I was reading your post, I had my 6 yr old granddaughter, Marley, on my lap. I read it aloud to her and explained how God sent the rainbow to show you his love and give you hope. Isn't it wonderful that God can send us messages that even the smallest of his children can understand. I am sending my love and prayers for a wonderful day and "another popsicle". Millie
Praise be to the God of thunder and lightning, of heaven's expanse and the sparrow's wings, of rainbows and rumbling stomachs...and, of course, big banana popsicles.
Our God is good. I hope you both have a great day.
JL
Aaron and Denise....
TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!!!
VICTORY IN JESUS!!!!!!!!
GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!
ray and clara dunnington
Praise the Lord for bananna popsicles! I bet nothing except schnitzel tasted so good! Thank you God for increasing the faith of your saints! Aaron, I wish I could send you some Bluebell Bananna Pudding icecream! It's the bomb!
Jay
I am continually praying for you and Denise as you recover. Praise the Lord for the good report and the progress you are making. I look forward to the day you are back in the pulpit!!
Denise you are a jewel, and God will give you the strength you need as you care for Aaron.
Dad is praying too!
Praise the Lord for RAINBOWS and RUMBLINGS!!!!
Enjoy that 'Naner' popsicle and hopefully you will rumble some more! :)
Lord, I lift my friends, Aaron and Denise, up to you. You know what they stand in need of right now. Thank you for the many prayers you have already heard and answered on their behalf. Amen.
Love you guys!
Andy and 'Jennifer' Jones
(Taylor and Andrew, too)
It's funny how emotions work. As poignant and touching as Aaron's post was yesterday...I didn't start tearing up until I read about the bananna popsicle! And then the rainbow! What an amazing, thoughtful God we serve. Now, where are my Kleenex?
Bananna...Manna...Hmmm
Lane and Sonya
P.S....I want share a personal answered prayer with you....
Taylor asked Jesus to come into her heart last week and she joined the church last Sunday. She will be 'babsatized', as she called it when she was younger, on Aug.3.
I don't know if you know Evangelists Bud and Barbara Lee or not, but his most favorite saying is "God is Good, All the Time, and All the Time, God is Good!!!!
Jennifer Jones
Aaron and Denise,
What a great praise to hear about this morning!! God is so good! I pray that is just the beginning of many praises to come. Jim and I send our love and will continue to pray for you both.
Hooray for the banana popsicle! The boys are jealous that Pastor Aaron gets to eat the popsicle without suffering through some broccoli trees first!
You're never far from our hearts!
We continue to pray every time you cross our minds - which, let me tell you, is a lot!
We love you!
After such joyous news who could not break out in song: "The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy." Psalm 126.3
Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
Let the earth hear His voice,
Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
Let the people rejoice,
Oh come to the Father thro' Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory, Great things He hath done!!
Praise the Lord!
Rainbows and Banana Popsicles...it doesn't get much better than that!!
In His service,
Bob
Praise Jesus!!! What a joyful noise to hear rumblings in the tummy and receive that long awaited taste of semi solid food. Been where you are Aaron and God is so so good!
Sweet Denise- What a feeling of peace Aaron has when he opens his eyes even briefly and can see you there. Nurses are good, but someone you love caring for you is bestest.
Love and prayers,
Tricia
Hi Denise and Aaron,
Just to let you know Steve and I are also prayer warriors in your army (rather in God's). We have been keeping up with your progress via the blog. Gail and Joe King were here for the Cochran reunioun last weekend, and I told them about your surgery and showed them your blog, so they also are keeping tabs on you. I praise God for your porgress. God is good - all the time - even in the dark days.
When you feel like laughing at my expense (as many others have), read the story on my blog - http://awritershumor.blogspot.com - "Boy, them ain't cantaloupes."
Know we love you and continue praying for you.
Barbara and Steve Eubanks
Praise the Lord! We are continuing to remember both of you daily in our prayers.
Cara Johnson Whitehead
Glad to be able to keep up with you guys on this blog and know we can visit with you from afar...please know you're both in our daily thoughts & prayers. We've shared the blog with others, too, who don't even know you just to show what a testimony your lives are and what inspiration and encouragement emits from you and all those who know and love you.
To God Be The Glory!
The Pipers
YEA! As I said the other day, we hurt when you hurt, so we're elated that today we have such great news. Denise, thank you for your sweet spirit and taking such excellent care of Pastor Aaron. You've spoken of needing his smile. I guarantee you that your beautiful smile that God has given you has had healing power of its own. Just ask your guy.
We miss you both!
The Houghs
Now you can start looking forward to that cheeseburger popsicle.
Hey mamma and daddy,
I miss you both terribley. I wish I was still there. How are you doing on diet mountian dews mamma? I am plotting ways to mail some to the hospital room!
Daddy always remember I loved you first!
All my love to you both!
♥
Nae
YEA!!!!!! So thrilled to hear the good news! We know you're both going through such a tough time but praise God your faith is strong! We pray constantly for continued small gains & patience to allow the healing. Love you so much! Clark & Lynn
You know Denise, at the very time we are so vulnerable, so focused, so in tune with the Lord and willing to sacrifice ourselves… At the point when nothing else matters!
“He Shows Himself in a way that melts you in His Arms,” and now you Feel His Comfort surrounding you. You now know He Is Here and your prayers are answered. Only those who truly give in to Him can feel this love. THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL.
You are Blessed….
Danny
Bro. Aaron and Denise, God is good all the time, and He is always on time; whether it be with rainbows or rumblings! Amen! I and Elkton Road Baptist will continue to pray and give praise with you.
by His grace,
Toney
I have read all these posts, comments, and replies and I am speechless. And like others have shared already - when you hurt, we hurt; when you cry, we cry; when you love, we love; when you laugh, we laugh.
What other religion can share such sweet fellowship?
We love you both. Prayers and big hugs.
Allen, Tracy, Jamie, and Clark Roberts
Aaron & Denise
What a blessing to read your posts of today and yesterday. God is good all the time and isn't He faithful!! We thank you for your willingness to share this journey in such a personal and intimate way with those of us who love you and are praying for you.
Hang in there and know that you are loved. You are not alone.
Your Brother and Sister in Christ -
Lea & Snow
What Great News!!! God's love knows no limits...here is a neat story about "Christian"...check it out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?V=adYbFQFXGOU
Hope the days just keep getting brighter!
~Marcia
Aaron, Denise, Can you even conceive of how many prayers are uttered each day for you, from so many places? We're privileged to be part of those--and love you dearly, as we have for more years than you may care to remember! You are each dear to our hearts. God's answers to prayer always bring us to new wonder in what He does. Surely you are nestled in His arms.
Love you, Rosalie and Bob
OK...that link only takes you to you tube - if you cut & paste...so type in Christian the Lion(HQ) in the search..great story!
marcia
What a God moment you had. We love you both. I think we all should have bananna pops for dinner tonight as well.
Always in our prayers,
Deborah and Richard
Pastor and Denise,
Praise God for such sweet,sweet blessings. Praise Him from whom all blessings flow. Now, my question is, do we own stock in kleenex? We should. We could build the new building with all the tissues we've had to use just in the last couple of days. What an awesome, powerful testimony you two are in how faithful and merciful our Lord is.
We love you both very much. Prayers and blessings to you both.
Love,
Bobby & Joy Carroll
I am constantly amazed at how good God is from "a rumbly in the tumbly" to a perfectly timed and placed rainbow. Detail oriented barely begins to describe it!!
Praise God for the strength and comfort He is giving you right now. You have been and will be in our prayers. Keep the posts coming!! I can't wait to see what God has in store next.
Johnny
Becky has been sending regular comments but alas we know not blog. DC has kept us in the loop and we have been praying and celebrating you good news. Hope to see you soon we are glad He is alive and so are you!!!!!! Keep crying it's good for the soul.
BLsquared
Awesome stuff. He will never leave us or forsake us!!
We'll keep praying - you keep sending the good news!!
Love, Russ and Sandy
Pastor and Denise,
Your post today brought tears- - -happy tears! Praise God for rainbows and banana popsicles!
Thank you for keeping us "in the loop" so we know how to pray.
Praying for peaceful sleep for both of you tonight.
Barbara
Praise God for his healing touch... We'll continue to pray for your complete recovery Pastor Aaron, and for strength and perseverence for Denise and your children.
Today Banana Popsicles, tomorrow Bubba Burgers.
Love, The McQuades (Jerry, Louisa, Jerry Jr, Ernie, Jimmy, Mary, Michael, and Georgia Rose)
PRAISE GOD!!! He is so wonderful, and it is amazing when he sends us that peace that says, "everything is going to be okay" Hope you both have a good nights rest,and have a great day tommorow!!
Our God is Mighty to Save,
Jerika Scott
I am so excited to hear such wonderful news! Praise GOD! -Schinley
A Green Olive Tree
But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God. I trust in the steadfast love of God for ever and ever Psalm 52.8
God's love takes those hard things we experience and uses them ... allowing us to discover that joy comes out of your response to sorrows, pains, disappointments, grief and yes to the good things of life.
Being aware of His dependable constant love allows us to say, "Well now God knows about this...I (we) are in His hands...
hello Aaron and Denise! we hope you are feeling better and getting off the roller coaster! I met your good friend Rosalie this weekend at Shocco and she was good enough to call Bob while I waited and let our group from Athens know how you were doing that day. We will keep praying for you both! take care-Vicki White
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