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Child of God

Poor girl is going through so much right now. Praying for quick healing!!

Hang in there Joanne you can beat this!

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Melissa

It seems like you have been so fortunate and gotten mostly great nursing care. Thanks to God that those people felt a calling to go into that field because it takes a special kind of person to really help people in the ways they need help, and to know it instinctively.

phoenix greek

Plenty of Greek Orthodox prayers coming from Phoenix, AZ! My dad had a miraculous recovery after a serious fall and I empathize with all you are going through!
Blessings from @PhoenixGreek on twitter!

Patty

Praying for her to have a good trip back to rehab. As I said before I know how much she must be complaining about that trip (even though it may not be that far)...my mother just went across the street to get her Xrays and complained about the ride in the abulance...guess we would too if we hurt. Praying all goes well and that she gets to come home to you and the girls soon. I know Toben this has put a strain on all your family...you are a very brave, couragous family. Heck, most men your age would have walked out by now because they don't have faith that everything is going to be o.k. because it's all in God's hands. They don't believe in His Time...His Time will come for all of you to be together at home and look back and say "if it weren't for God and Him answering all of the prayers that were said for Joanne I don't know where we would be!" You're an amazing family...from Gramps to Grams to Siblings to you and the your girls...You're on the road to getting Joanne home!!

Michal

"Awww sweetie!" Praying during the night as always...........

Penbleth

Joanne has shown such amazing strength, I know she will do wonderful things in rehab. Prayers for peace and strength for you all for the journey ahead, not just back to rehab but the journey of recovery.

Lynn

Maribeth

What a brave woman Joanne is. Please tell her that! I know she doesn't feel that way right now, but look at how much she has gone though. She is terrified, but she has not freaked out. She has asked God, our Father for the peace that passes all understanding, not only for herself but for her whole family.
Blessings, peace and love to you all,
Maribeth!

Kim Feth

Sounds like God is sending you angels to support you during you and yours during this part of your journey. Praying all of it! Continuing to pray that Joanne has a complete recovery that is so amazing that EVERYONE stops to give God the credit.
Peace,
Kim Feth
Apex, NC

Fran

Hey sweet Joanne.....I sure do love ya and I'm asking God ro bring renewed strength and perseverance today. One day at a time sweet girl.
Praying without ceasing.
Fran
TN

lisa walker

Hi Team Joanne! So excited to hear that Joanne is headed back to rehab tomorrow. What a great sign that she has been bored @ the ICU level. Moving on and upward with her strength and recovery...many prayers for that. I had a good chuckle, Toben, when you wrote that you thought that you had her fooled into thinking none of y'all were weary. To me, that shows that Joanne has really, really returned. Blessings to you all from Atlanta. Lisa

Erin Koss

Praise be to God for the wonderful nursing care and for what has to be the many who have been touched by this whole painful thing. I bet we look back in amazement at th lives touched someday. Wow.

That said, in threats to day and moment by moment, I pray for J's stamina, strength and fast healing.

As my awesome mama said when we were growing up, "home again, home again, jiggety, jig...."

Much love,

Erin Koss

Eveline from the Netherlands!

I am praying whit all my heart. Lots off love.

Ruthy :o)

As I read the blog today I was reminded of the Story in the O.T. of how the 2 men held up the arms of Moses as he was getting weary in Prayer...I just wanted to ENCOURAGE you's that you's are all being held up...by so many and Prayers are lifting you's up...Father God understands and sends you His people to continue to Bless you's and help you's.

With MUCH Love

Erin

Continuing to pray. So glad her surgery went well. You have all been through so much........ you must all be so exhausted. I'm praying for a wonderful spring break for all of you.

Karene

Continuing to pray here in So. Cal. Lifting Joanne and all you team members up. What an inspiration! You are an example of how we should love and care for others who are going through difficult times, whatever they may be.

Kristi Walker

Praying!! We just know that God has HUGE things ahead for you, Joanne. What a mighty testimony you are for our God!

We'll also be praying for astounding things in rehab and strength that just beats all understanding!

Jennifer

Believing God for the otherwise unbelievable. Trusting that all who see will stand in awe of how big He shows Himself to be in and through Joanne and everyone of you who are a part of Team Joanne.

Leah C

I know so many of us are praying for the day that Joanne can go home! Those "baby steps" can be really hard...but she's gonna get there:)

Wilma Hatcher

Joanne is keeping her sense of humor. Her comment about having "dreadlocks" on Twitter is a very positive reaction to the state of her hair. Maybe soon she can get a shampoo. We will continue to pray here in WV.

Sarah

It's okay that she knows you guys are weary too. As much as Joanne needs all your love and support, the world does not revolve around her (although it may feel like it). She's still Toben's wife, the kids' mom, Kristen's sister, her parents' daughter; I don't know Joanne, but maybe she appreciates the opportunity to support and pray for you guys as you support her.

Shannon Primicerio

I am praying for a smooth transport and for refreshed spirits for all of you. Now that the boneflap is back in, I am also praying for a quicker pace of recovery for Joanne. She is such an amazing woman and a true inspiration :) All of you are.

Shasta

I'm praying that God give you and your family endurance. this has been such a long road for all of you! I also appreciate your willingness to invite us all on your journey. You have taught us so much through your example on how to be a faithful spouse and how to stand steadfast in the Lord through really difficult days! I know that there are days that you just want to cry, I have cried with you... Please keep clinging to the Lord, He loves that you know. And He probably loves that your families journey has made others come closer to him as the seek Him in prayer for Joanne!

On a total side note, I'm so glad you like the Shasta soda, sometimes it's hard to share the name of a soda that is mainly known for being cheap.lol.

Krystal

Joanne, Thank you for sharing your story with Hainy and me on Saturday night, I don't know if you could tell but both of us had tears in our eyes. One of the best parts about being a nurse is being a blessing to people in times of suffering. I am glad we could be a blessing for you and that Hainy's pet names were well received. You were definitely a blessing to us!!! Also, in light of having just taken by New Testament 512 midterm, I wanted to encourage you with 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 and 12:9. I assure you that in your weakness and suffering you have been and continue to be a powerful witness for Christ.
You will be in my prayers,
Krystal RN

Eye care

Hope she is feeling well, and pray for her rehabilitation. We all praying for Joanne, we are with you, your friends :D

anna

I'm so glad you like the nurses - that can make or break the whole experience. Will be praying for those very things, and for a calm spirit.

Wilma Hatcher

What a wonderful post by Krystal for her to tell of Joanne's powerful witness for Jesus Christ. My son who is recovering from a serious heart inflammation was hospitalized last June in Orlando. On one of the lowest days, he was cared for by a nurse who said that he had not prayed in years, but he started praying for my son's life. He had seen their six children and did not want them to be left fatherless.

This nurse became a blessing and in all my son's hospitalizations, staff (from nurses to custodians) would migrate to his room because others said that this couple was different. It is Jesus Christ who makes us different.

Thank you Hainy, Krystal and John for caring, loving and ministering not only to Joanne, but to her family as well.

Also, praise for Joanne's dream. It's another answer to prayer, another step towards this new normal.

Love and prayers from West Virginia.

Krista K.

Thank you so much for these updates! Praying so hard for all of you; for strength, for healing and for the opportunity for your family to be home together soon.

Joanne, you are such an inspiration. Keep it up, I am cheering for you!

Kendra @ www.abusywomanslife.com

Prayed for you all today.

Blessings,
Kendra
www.abusywomanslife.com

Kathy C. @ In Quiet Places

I just think it is amazing that you can now write the words that "Joanne isn't really in critical condition" because those words themselves are a reminder of how far she has come,and all the prayers that have come along beside her from the days and weeks she was in critical condition.

Praying in Dallas,

Kathy

Beth Jones

Praying for you all, especially that Joanne would not get any infection at wound site and God would totally heal her pain, strength for all of you, and God's comfort for the girls. "For I will restore health unto you, and I will heal you of your wounds, saith the Lord." ~ Jeremiah 30:17

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