We desperately need the swelling in Joanne's brain to go down. Desperately. I can't go into any more detail.
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getting off here to pray NOW.
Posted by: Amy | January 15, 2011 at 03:22 PM
Just prayed and will keep praying.
Posted by: Ashley H. | January 15, 2011 at 03:22 PM
praying
Posted by: cheryl Davenport | January 15, 2011 at 03:25 PM
Praying for you and your family.
Posted by: Deanna | January 15, 2011 at 03:25 PM
Praying now for the written and the unspoken. Our God is the One of the broken...lifting up all of you.
Posted by: Shannon | January 15, 2011 at 03:26 PM
Praying!!
Posted by: Ashley | January 15, 2011 at 03:26 PM
Holding your family in prayer...
Blessings
Posted by: Angie | January 15, 2011 at 03:26 PM
Just prayed with the kids. Pleading the blood of Jesus in the name of Jesus all around, in, and through Joanne. Continuing... much love to all.
Posted by: Jennifer (Wellette) Ekwere | January 15, 2011 at 03:30 PM
praying...
Posted by: Kaira | January 15, 2011 at 03:30 PM
Many prayers being said by untold numbers of God believing, miracle asking women in the Atlanta/Alpharetta Georgia area for Joanne. Lisa W.
Posted by: lisa walker | January 15, 2011 at 03:31 PM
Praying without ceasing.
Posted by: noell | January 15, 2011 at 03:31 PM
my family is praying for y'all.
Posted by: tonya | January 15, 2011 at 03:32 PM
praying for healing and peace
Posted by: Lauren | January 15, 2011 at 03:33 PM
On my knees just now and praying for another sister in Christ. And will keep praying. Stay strong in Jesus.
Posted by: Linda | January 15, 2011 at 03:36 PM
Praying
Posted by: Hope | January 15, 2011 at 03:37 PM
praying and praying.....
Posted by: Megan | January 15, 2011 at 03:38 PM
Praying and pleading
Posted by: Debbie Starr | January 15, 2011 at 03:39 PM
Praying in Memphis, TN........
Posted by: Cathyhking | January 15, 2011 at 03:39 PM
Praying all the way from Australia for healing. Love reading Joanne's blog. She is a strong, faithful and inspirational woman.
Posted by: Julie in Australia | January 15, 2011 at 03:39 PM
Praying for y'all. Much love from Alabama....
Posted by: boomama | January 15, 2011 at 03:40 PM
praying...
Posted by: Leanne | January 15, 2011 at 03:41 PM
Praying! For her and for you-- you both need strength right now.
Posted by: Amy @ Tiny Blessings | January 15, 2011 at 03:43 PM
I just prayed. And, I will continue to pray!
Posted by: Karen | January 15, 2011 at 03:46 PM
Praying, pleading
Posted by: Elizabeth Rhodes | January 15, 2011 at 03:47 PM
PRAYING! PRAYING! PRAYING!!!!
Posted by: Dina kiser | January 15, 2011 at 03:47 PM
Praying.
Posted by: Kim Feth | January 15, 2011 at 03:48 PM
We are praying Kevin and I right now.
Posted by: Kimberly | January 15, 2011 at 03:48 PM
We're praying. Father, please, please reduce the swelling now. May the doctors be amazed at the miracle, and may you continue to hold the family in your arms.
Posted by: Melodee and John from Monument, CO | January 15, 2011 at 03:48 PM
Praying hard!
Posted by: Gina | January 15, 2011 at 03:49 PM
Praying for your family!!!
Posted by: Leslie Wright | January 15, 2011 at 03:50 PM
Praying in Cumberland, KY!
Posted by: K Simpson | January 15, 2011 at 03:53 PM
I have prayed and will pray.
Posted by: Krista | January 15, 2011 at 03:55 PM
Been praying all day. Your whole family is uplifted in prayer. You are not alone.
Posted by: Lin | January 15, 2011 at 03:59 PM
Praying in Tennessee.
Posted by: Gina | January 15, 2011 at 03:59 PM
I have been posting what Ryan Dobson has been posting on Facebook since the morning Joanne had her stroke. There are many more friends who are praying for her and all of your family than you will ever know. May you feel the closeness and comfort of God even more than ever. Love in Christ from Hayden, [Coeur d'Alena area in northern] Idaho
Posted by: Corinna Hunter | January 15, 2011 at 04:00 PM
Praying!!
Posted by: Jessica | January 15, 2011 at 04:01 PM
Crying out to God in prayer now!
Posted by: Pam Houston | January 15, 2011 at 04:01 PM
Praying in New York!!!!
Posted by: Kathleen | January 15, 2011 at 04:05 PM
Father, show Yourself as the Great Physician to everyone during this situation! Guard the Heim family's minds and give them hope. Hold them in your arms.
Posted by: Katie | January 15, 2011 at 04:08 PM
Your family continues to be in my thoughts and prayers!
Posted by: Tricia | January 15, 2011 at 04:08 PM
Praying throughout the day. Praying right now.
Posted by: Linette Sheridan | January 15, 2011 at 04:09 PM
Praying and believing.
Posted by: Kim | January 15, 2011 at 04:10 PM
Praying...
Posted by: Joni | January 15, 2011 at 04:11 PM
praying and posting on FB for more to pray
Posted by: Melissa | January 15, 2011 at 04:15 PM
Praying for all of you! Praying for a miracle!
Posted by: Charlene | January 15, 2011 at 04:15 PM
Praying in Spring HIll, TN
Posted by: Kristen | January 15, 2011 at 04:16 PM
Praying for a miracle!
Posted by: Michele | January 15, 2011 at 04:24 PM
Praying & pleading in Chicago.
Posted by: Ginny Olson | January 15, 2011 at 04:24 PM
Praying right now in Flagstaff, AZ.
Posted by: Jennifer | January 15, 2011 at 04:24 PM
Praying in Georgia!
Posted by: Theresa Roach | January 15, 2011 at 04:25 PM
continuing to pray!!
Posted by: Sarah M | January 15, 2011 at 04:26 PM
Prayed!
Posted by: Patti | January 15, 2011 at 04:26 PM
Still praying
Posted by: Jamie Beran | January 15, 2011 at 04:27 PM
Lord, have mercy...what more can we say...
Posted by: lynn | January 15, 2011 at 04:29 PM
Just prayed and will be praying.
Posted by: Binz | January 15, 2011 at 04:31 PM
Praying in Mesa and believing for her Miracle!
Posted by: Colette | January 15, 2011 at 04:32 PM
Haven't stop praying for your precious bride
Posted by: Heidi | January 15, 2011 at 04:32 PM
Praying Toben. Praying for all of you!
Posted by: Fran | January 15, 2011 at 04:33 PM
Lord, Hear our Prayers...
Posted by: Terrie Galle | January 15, 2011 at 04:35 PM
May God bless and comfort in His time in His name and for His eternal glory.
Posted by: LisaM | January 15, 2011 at 04:36 PM
PRAYING!!!! I think of your family constantly.
Posted by: Millicent | January 15, 2011 at 04:39 PM
Praying in Wyoming!
Posted by: moosemama | January 15, 2011 at 04:41 PM
praying in Tennessee!
Posted by: Eliz | January 15, 2011 at 04:45 PM
Praying in Massachusetts!
Posted by: Debbie | January 15, 2011 at 04:46 PM
Do it Lord! In your Sons name. Please.
Posted by: sarah Miller | January 15, 2011 at 04:47 PM
Praying in Texas!!!!
Posted by: Carrie | January 15, 2011 at 04:48 PM
Praying in California! Have not stopped - God is for her!!!
Posted by: Jo | January 15, 2011 at 04:49 PM
Praying like never before.....
Posted by: Stephanie | January 15, 2011 at 04:49 PM
Sending prayers and blessing from New Hampshire. I have been all day and will continue.
Posted by: Maribeth | January 15, 2011 at 04:52 PM
On my knees in prayer out here in CA.
Posted by: Gina Garland | January 15, 2011 at 04:52 PM
Praying in Prescott, AZ. Heavenly Father please reduce the swelling and heal her, show them all your glory.
Posted by: Shiri | January 15, 2011 at 04:53 PM
Praying.
Posted by: Abby | January 15, 2011 at 04:54 PM
Praying for you.
Posted by: Recovering Lutheran | January 15, 2011 at 04:57 PM
Our prayer group (all the way in los angeles) has been lifting up Joanne and your family all week! And we're not stopping any time soon! Keep the Faith!
Posted by: seantea | January 15, 2011 at 04:57 PM
Praying....
Posted by: Lindsey Lohr Cox | January 15, 2011 at 04:57 PM
praying now.
Posted by: angela | January 15, 2011 at 05:02 PM
Praying in Houston.
Posted by: DigiNee | January 15, 2011 at 05:04 PM
please Father, give us Your peace as You answer our prayers as only You can...in the Perfect way at the Perfect time.
Posted by: robyn | January 15, 2011 at 05:06 PM
Praying, pleading, contending for Joanne.
Posted by: Julie Hoagland | January 15, 2011 at 05:07 PM
Praying for Joanne and your family day and night.
Posted by: Debbie | January 15, 2011 at 05:07 PM
Praying for all of you in Iowa...
Posted by: Tammy | January 15, 2011 at 05:07 PM
Father,
Desperate cries are going before Your throne day & night asking for a miracle for this precious one, Joanne. We are weak & so often weary, Lord, but You are strong & mighty in power. Summon Your miracle healing power, O God.... reduce the swelling...heal & restore as only You can. We trust in You!
Prayers continue in Texas!
Posted by: Sandy in Texas | January 15, 2011 at 05:08 PM
Praying for a miracle.
Posted by: Amanda | January 15, 2011 at 05:12 PM
We continue to pray in Wisconsin for Joanne, Toben, Emma, and Audrey.
Posted by: Lisa R-p | January 15, 2011 at 05:14 PM
Praying for you and your family. May God provide a miracle for Joanne as only He can.
Posted by: Erin | January 15, 2011 at 05:16 PM
Praying boldly and continually!
Posted by: Karene | January 15, 2011 at 05:21 PM
Father God, Healer, I come before Your holy throne with Joanne and place her at Your precious feet. Lord You know what needs to be done. Father just a touch from You and she can be healed. Lord God giver of life please touch this precious daughter of yours. Thank you Lord for Your precious touch. In line with Your will I pray in the powerful name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Praying and praying for her..........
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Posted by: Child of God | January 15, 2011 at 05:24 PM
Praying and lifting you all before the Lord.
Posted by: Sharon - Ontario Canada | January 15, 2011 at 05:24 PM
praying... praying ... praying
Posted by: donna | January 15, 2011 at 05:24 PM
Add more prayers from me.
xx
Posted by: Annie | January 15, 2011 at 05:33 PM
Praying in Mississippi.
Posted by: Tracie B | January 15, 2011 at 05:33 PM
Been praying for y'all constantly and continuing to do so.
Posted by: Susie Palmer | January 15, 2011 at 05:47 PM
Praying in Albuquerque Nm for you all , Lord we lift Joanne to you Lord place your healing hand upon her head and that swelling will go down. Lord we are pleading for our dear sister.
Carol
Posted by: Carol | January 15, 2011 at 05:50 PM
Praying so hard for your precious wife, for your whole family.
Posted by: Mary | January 15, 2011 at 05:53 PM
Praying in the Smokey Mountains of North Carolina....will continue.
Posted by: Sharon Brumfield | January 15, 2011 at 05:55 PM
Praying in Florida
Posted by: Pati | January 15, 2011 at 05:59 PM
Praying...
Posted by: Meghan | January 15, 2011 at 06:01 PM
I was just reading through your last few posts and it is heartbreaking what your Family is going through. I will keep your Family in my prayers .
Posted by: Michelle | January 15, 2011 at 06:04 PM
Praying in SC...
Posted by: Kristi Walker | January 15, 2011 at 06:07 PM
Praying Ps 46 over your family...God brings you to mind often.
God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.
God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.
Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
The LORD Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Come and see what the LORD has done,
the desolations he has brought on the earth.
He makes wars cease
to the ends of the earth.
He breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the shields[d] with fire.
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
The LORD Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Posted by: Care | January 15, 2011 at 06:08 PM