I just spoke with Cherri and Pastor Bill is a little more awake today, following them with his eyes and making some mouth movements. His respiration rate is slightly better and his temperature seems to be controlled.
They are waiting to talk with his pulmonologist which will possibly give them a better handle on the big picture.
I know that the family deeply appreciates your prayers. As you can see, there are many of you signing on to check the blog who never leave a message. I want you to know that your messages are a HUGE blessing and comfort. So please, don't just sign on -- leave a message!!!
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Dear Ruth and family,
We check in on Pastor Bill several times a day and are praying for all of you constantly. There is a song that comes to mind, (the His in the song is God) "when you can't see His hand, trust His heart." Even when we can't understand, we can TRUST. We love all of you and pray God's strength for you through this difficult time. Love, Tom and Connie Wheeler
Ruth and Girls,
I'm thanking the Lord for the improvement in Bill...and still praying for healing. He is misswed at Keswick especialy on Sunday mornings. This is probably the last time I'll be able to write a comment for a few weeks...but be assured I'll be praying...wish I could be there with you.
Hugs from Mary Ella
Hi Mrs. Raws and Pastor Bill,
I am one of those that always checks in and doesn't always leave a message. But you all have been on my heart and have been praying for your recovery and strength through this whole ordeal. May our LORD strengthen you this day as you cast your burdens on HIM.
Love in our LORD,
Sue Mercer :)
One more thought from Mary Ella...
This Keswick song keeps running through my mind...and praying it will run through yours too.
Jesus I am resting, resting in the joy of what Thor art;
I am finding out the greatness of Thy loving heart.
Dear Ruth and family -
Our hearts are hurting that Pastor Bill is in such physical distress. We are praying for you daily. We are looking forward to our visit in August and seeing you then.
Kevin Botbyl
Dear Raws family:
You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. I read the blog with anticipation that today there will be an encouraging word. I pray for wisdom and guidance for the doctors and peace and comfort for the family. Pastor Bill is soo loved by all of us. Blessings, j. westcott
Just checking in on Cousin Bill's status and happy that he is showing progress...Wonderful! Keep it up Bill and I am praying for your recovery!!
Barbara Lynch
I too am one who checks in several times so this time I'll say HELLO!!
Please know that i am praying for Pastor Bill and Ruth and family as you all go through this time, as someone said, a baby step at a time. The Lord's timing is perfect.
Good to hear that Pastor Bill is showing some improvement and pray that the Dr. will have Godly wisdom and some words of encouragement.
God bless you all,
Miriam
Hello Dear Keswick Family,
You are all in our hearts, thoughts and prayers and mean so much to us. We wanted to leave you with some encouragement for today.
Love, The Luzniaks
Ed, Karen, Eddie, and Elijah
"Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him and he shall bring it to pass"
Psalm 37:5
Dear Ruth and family; I have been following the blog since the beginning and want you to know how happy I am for this progress, I am praying that God in His infinite wisdom sees fit to heal Pastor Bill and bring him back to his family and the church who loves and respects him so much...I pray for your strength and comfort, for I want you all to stay healthy and able to minister to him...may God bless always..Melanie Vara (Whiting Bible) Romans12:12
Pastor Raws and Mrs. Raws
I am also convicted of logging on just to check up.
I remember a sermon he gave on 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 in the Colony Chapel during my time there. His words that morning were strong and kept me going...I pray those same words apply now.
Keeping Pastor in prayer
The Hughes Family
Mays Landing NJ
Dear Ruth, Pastor Raws and All your Loved Ones: I have been following your information regularly and appriciate very much that we, who care so much, are being kept up-to-date. You are so much in my thoughts and prayers. Knowing how much the prayers of so many are making all the difference in our lives during my daughter's present long illness, I have a great need to pray for all of you, knowing how much this will help in these endless hours of deep concern for the complete recovery of your husband and father. May God surround all of you with His healing and comforting love and mercy, and give you the strenght for each new day. I am sure your biggest source of strength is knowing that you can cast all your burdens in God's loving hands and trusting the He knows and is able to lead this overwhelming illness to the best possible outcome for all concerned. I will keep you in my prayers. In Christian Love, Bertel Vogt.
our prayers are with you I check a few times a day for my mom Marion Hardy She wishes she was there But is praying much for the whole family. Heather(hardy)Mcknight
our prayers are with you I check a few times a day for my mom Marion Hardy She wishes she was there But is praying much for the whole family. Heather(hardy)Mcknight
Dear Ruth and Family,
Pastor Bill and you are continually in our prayers and those of our congregation. May God grant you the strength to deal with these very difficult times.
Yours in Christ,
Marjorie and Neil Eriksen
Dear Ruth and girls,
Pastor Bill is greatly missed here, but I do thank God for the special times I have had with him, and I thank God that we get to check in and see you all regularly. You are all an encouragement and a blessing to us. We will continue to take you and Pastor Bill before the throne of Grace.
We love you. Glen and Marilyn
'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at His Word,
...and His word is Faithful and
True...and it will carry you all
through this challenging time..
..continuing in prayer..The Nichols'
Yes! I am still looking in every day
and praying for Pastor Bill's full
recovery and comfort for Ruth.
Glenn Ritter
agkgmoDear Ruth -
Thru daughter, Jane Roberts, we have been up-dated on Bill's progress. I pray for the Lord's will in his life. My favorite verse lately has been Phil. 4: 6-8.
Love in Him from your "look-alike" (so they say)friend, Dottie Allen, at Calvary Fellowship Homes, Lancaster PA
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