"Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all of this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinquish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." Ephesians 6:14-17

Friday, November 02, 2007

Never the less, revisited

Jared made it to the Harvest Festival at Grace as you probably figured by some blog posts. I would have said forget it but that is why Jared is where he is. He was able to see Elijah (Tigger) and Aubrey(a pumpkin) and have some cotton candy. He had to be on oxygen at a pretty high flow so logistically it was a challenge but worth every effort. Yesterday we brought him back to Baylor/Dallas because we could not keep his oxygen level up and it was getting a little nerve racking to Jared. Since we have been here his demand continues to go up and his oxygen level in his blood goes down. The reason being the blasts in his blood are 92%. The doctor explained they are very sticky and as they build up in the lungs they prevent a good transfer of oxygen. Jared is continuing the new treatment that started a week ago though the doctor said we should be seeing some effects by now but we are not. Dr P.(Luis) continues to try to pull cards out of his sleeve for which we are grateful and Jared and Christina continue to fight and we continue to back them. RN Ron, the first RN Jared connected with up here was taking vacation days but when he heard Jared was back in he came to work and requested to take care of Jared. It just an example of how these good folks up here view Jared(and Christina). We are walking two roads at the same time (don't ask me how), the Lord is well able to deliver Jared out of his enemy's hand, and that is what it will take, never the less if He does not Jared will not bow down(neither will we). Kyle posted a good song which is our testimony, blessed be the name of the Lord. So, continue to stand and fight since Jared and Christina are and pray for the Lord's presence to be real and palpablefor them. You all are our great encouragement in the Lord. Love, The Waters

12 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Here we stand, we can do no other. God is our Rock, and our trust is in Him alone. Jared, you are loved. We stand with you and Christina, and we hold up your arms til the battle is won. Fight on, brother, God's grace will carry you through.

Pastor Eric

8:18 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Yesterday was All Saints Day in our church. I dedicated my Mass, my hour in adoration chapel and my cenacle hour to Jared. As I prayed for him, I realized he is a living saint, so it was really his day too.

May all of you feel the love of God surround you as he holds you in His everloving arms.

Dori (Lance's Mom in AZ)

8:30 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Not sleeping the other night, I read through the history of this blog. In June of last year, not long after his diagnosis, Jared posted these words in a letter to us:

"This situation that I find myself is not about me having leukemia, there's not a question of whether I am going to come out of this healed, but what I am keeping my eyes on is the plan the Lord has for Christina and I through this journey. We expect for the Lord to be glorified through this experience, and that is our prayer and I ask for it to be your prayer as well."

That is exactly what has happened through this journey. Jared and Christina's love story and unwaivering faith has brought people far and wide together in prayer and in glorifying the Lord. We will never comprehend the depth of the unbelievable example he has shown us all. He is truly amazing.

May the presence of the Lord fill your hearts and minds right now. Feel his arms supporting all of you. Take comfort and strength from each other. We love you all more than you will ever know.

Jamie, Robb, Haley and Caden

8:53 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

No matter what the outcome of this is, Jared has already won.

9:00 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Just know that we are continuing to lift you up in prayer, trusting the Lord to provide exactly what you need....Wonderful example in "Ron" coming back to care for Jared. God is good all the time. We send heartfelt love to each of you, wishing we could do more.

9:05 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Jared, we love you so much and have been so inspired by your faith and your walk with the Lord. He is proud of the man you are, and we stand in awe of you. May you be filled with peace knowing our God will take care of you no matter what. Love and prayers to you always.

Christina, what a blessing you are to Jared and this family. You are a true woman of God and we are proud that you are a part of our lives. We love you and we continue to pray for you daily.

Terry, Dianne, Jo, Jess, Justin, Eli and Miss Aubrey, What a journey this has been and we thank you for the example that each of you set before us. You are an amazing family and you have shown the way of how God expects us to walk with Him. Our prayers continue to flood the Heavens and may you feel God's love and peace surround you. We love you all more then we can say!~~xoxoxox~~Misty & Bob

9:27 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So amazed at Jared and Christina's resilience and reliance on the Lord. Wawa family, you are a testament as well as to what the devil means for evil, God turns into good. He is in this situation and still on the throne!

Thank you for keeping us all updated, we stand together with you guys in the fight! I love you all!

Jenn Garcia

10:56 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I am so heartbroken, dear family, that I have no powerful words, other than to say I am sorry you have had to walk this path and am amazed that you have handled it with strength, grace, dignity and faith. You all are so strong.
Our love is with you eternally and our prayers will not stop.
Love to all,
Jenn, Lance, Jenna and Taryn

10:57 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Please know that I continue to pray for you. I believe God works through each trial and enables us to persevere and develop further spiritual strength. I have said it before and I say it again, Jared, Christina and the Waters family, you are an inspiration to me. May God's amazing love and grace surround you.
Kathy Starling

2:21 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Jared and Christina,

This is the best (and worst) "battle" I have ever watched unfold. 'It ain't over, til it's over....' We still pray for miracles-the same miracles we have already seen in Jared. We pray for God's love and peace for each of you and the family.

Love & Prayers
Kelli, Stuart & Jimmy

2:48 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Jared, Christina & the Waters Fam~

We continue to pray for your strength and healing. God Bless you all.We love you!

Love~
Megan, Baby Natalie,
and All the Carr's

5:27 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

We pray Dear Lord that your kindness engulf our Texas Family and that your covenant of peace guard over them. We pray for that peace that passes ALL understanding. We pray that your strength is all sufficient. Lord hear our prayer. All our love, Aunt Dixie & Uncle Bob

7:40 AM

 

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