Friday, June 20, 2008

Friday Morning Update

Pastor Bill had a very rough night and was finally put on a breathing apparatus early this morning. He is sedated, and with the assistance of the apparatus, can finally get some much needed rest. He is on 100 per cent oxygen, so please pray that they can wean him back down from the oxygen.

I know that Mrs. Raws and the family deeply appreciate your prayers as well as your comments on the blog.

16 comments:

Robert and Joyce Hayes said...

Good morning! The three of us are praying for Pastor Bill and the family. We love you very much. I'm sorry to hear it was a bad night last night.

Anonymous said...

Pastor Bill, Ruth & Family-
We continue to think of you & pray for you! I am assuming a breathing apparatus is a ventilator & I know what that involves. I am glad Pastor Bill is getting to rest- this will help his lungs & body heal, for all of you as family, this is difficult as he is unable to talk with you/interact. We pray for God's peace & presence & may you feel all of our prayers. We love you!

God, we lift Pastor Bill up to you and entrust him in your perfect will & care. May you bring much needed rest & healing to his body.

Brian, Donna, Jesslyn, Julia, Joel & Jeremy

Anonymous said...

Just a note to say still praying and will continue. Sorry it was a rough night but trust your body will rest as this equipment helps you breathe.

God bless you,
Miriam

Anonymous said...

Wanting to let you know that I am lifting you and the family up in prayer.
Karyn Beltle

George Webb said...

Dear Ruth and Family,

Pastor Bill and you are much in my prayers. Do not understand why God allows these things to happen in our lives but DO know he loves us very much. He will supply His grace to endure and His will is perfect. With much love to you all. George Webb

Anonymous said...

Pastor Bill and Ruth,
We love you both very much. We are continually praying for rest and healing. Praying for Ruth and the girls as they attend to all your needs. Praying also for loving nurses and doctors to help you through this time.
Love,
Jan for all the Weltes

Anonymous said...

Dear Pastor Bill,

You and your family are dearly loved and we are praying for you during this difficult time of illness. May the Lord's healing hand be upon you and may God's comfort and strength be yours through it all.

Love,
Bob & Linda West

Anonymous said...

Pastor Bill- we all love you and miss you here with us. Praise the Lord for the caring family He has surrounded you with! May you all feel the Lord's precious presence and hear His still small voice. I have no doubt Pastor Bill's heart is being ministered to by Jesus Himself!

Blessings,
Dina & John

Anonymous said...

Dear Bill & Ruth,
We are sorry the breathing has gotten more difficult, but we do
pray the breathing apparatus will be of great hepl and benefit to you, Bill. You are both in our thoughts and prayers. Wish we could be there with you, but please know we send you our love, and we pray our loving Lord will be with and bless you both as only
He can. How good it is to know that Christian friends are "with you" in prayer, if not in presence.
George & Diane Nichols

Anonymous said...

Hi Raws family and readers,

At note to chime in that we know our Faith is our Victory in Our Lord Jesus Christ.

What a joy to interceded with you on behalf of our dear brother and firend.

Ron & Elfriede Eriksen

Anonymous said...

Pastor Bill, Ruth, and family,
We are praying for you and know the Lord is with you each second! He walks with you through this time and loves you more than you will ever comprehend. May the Lord give you peace and strength!
Lois and Bob Hammond

Anonymous said...

Dear Pastor Bill and Ruth -
Sorry to hear about the rough night last night - we praise God that His mercies are new EVERY morning! We pray for His mercy on all of you at this time and know that God will not leave you in the storm.
Still praying from CT -
The Gibsons

Anonymous said...

Pastor Bill & Ruth,

I have been praying for the Lord to hold sustain both of you. WE know that He is all we need. Feel & embrace His love.

God Bless,
Marie Tatesure

Anonymous said...

Dear Pastor Bill and family,

You all mean so much to me. I have never forgotten your kindness to me and your friendship. You are in my prayers as well as the prayers of my church family. I know the Lord is with you, Pastor Bill, and will continue to be care for you. I am praying for rest and healing and for a kind and compassionate nursing staff. I am praying for wisdom for the doctors and strength and peace for your family.

With love in Jesus, Candy

Anonymous said...

Dear Bill, Ruth, Cherri, Jan, and Karen, (Judee also)--

My heart goes out to you. I'm praying for for Bill...for complete recovery...for his immediate needs...for his breathing...his need for rest...for peace knowing he's be
ing upheld by His Lord's everlasting arms. I'm praying for you, Ruth, and the girls for stre ngth and peace as you wait for signs of Bill's improvement. All of you are important to me...you have been for years...each in your own way.

We have an awesome God...One in whom we can rest...knowing He is too loving to be unkind, and too wise to make a mistake.

Hugs from Mary Ella

Anonymous said...

Like many throughout the Christian community, we (Marcia and I, along with the Bridge Bible Church family) have been praying, and will continue to do so. I trust that God's sufficient grace is evident during these uncertain days. We love you, and stand with you as both friends and partners in ministry.