"He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm,
and carry them close to his heart, and shall gently lead those that are with young." Isaiah 40:11

Friday, February 4, 2011

Heartbreaking Night

Last night between 2:15 and 2:30 am Rachel had another spell and it was a horrible one.  Our Palliative Care doctor was on her way to our house when she finally pulled out of it.  We thought this might be it. I'll write more later.

20 comments:

Janet said...

Oh Dear Jesus,wrap your arms around this family.Let them feel your presence & comfort.I will be praying throughout the day.
In prayer & love
Janet M

Noella said...

Thinking of you all day today and praying that you will feel God's strength holding you.
Love,
Noella

Anonymous said...

I am praying for peace and comfort for you after such a tough night. I know Rachel is feeling your love, your care and I hope you feel the love of all of "us" your story has touched. Hugs.

Brenda Funk said...

Tough, tough times. Hugs...Mom

Anonymous said...

Thinking and praying for you are your family!!

Anonymous said...

I have been following your blog and praying for your family. I pray you feel an overwhelming about of God's strength today as you are emotional and physically drained. May you have moments of joy and refreshment with Rachel, Ethan and Abigail, moments that ease and erase the pain.

Bev said...

Praying that you receive the strength, energy, love and peace to get through the day ahead.

Charlene said...

Jesus be with you and comfort you and your family during this terrible time. I'm so sorry you are going through this. Praying for God to provide you strength emotionally, physically and spiritually. Love you all!

Jennifer said...

Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.

fiona said...

oh my . . . my heart dropped reading this. may God have mercy! how are you and dave doing? i feel grateful that your other children were sleeping at the time and did not have to experience this too. Lord, please spare Dave and Kendra from having to witness any more pain and suffering in their daughter Rachel. Lord, when the time comes for her to go be with you, may she go in peace. Lord, I pray that her heart spells be over and that the days remaining to her be beautiful, peaceful, full of big smiles and true joy. I pray in the name of Jesus, who understands what it means to suffer. Please be kind, dear God.

Michelle said...

So very sad to read this news. I am glad she pulled through but I'm sure it was/is so draining in every way imaginable. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

so sad to read of this, and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Kathy and Randy

On God's path said...

Oh my little Funk family. This was not what I was anticipanting to read today being so soon after the last one. I am happy to hear that she pulled through this time. I will continue praying for her and for all of you. I feel Fiona's sentiments for sure. I pray that you will find strength in the only one that can provide it.
Much love sent your way,
Christina

Sharon said...

Love and prayers. Always.

as it is in heaven said...

thinking of your family lots. I pray for peace.

Anita

Kathy said...

Praying and praying for you all.

Anonymous said...

Shocked to read your update. Rachel has been such a fighter since birth. I so want her to show every one how long she can live. I am praying for your whole family as they go on this crazy ride. I know this does not help with you getting any rest. Please take care of your self. I just can not imagin the fear you are living. Thank you for the update.

Amanda Dahmes said...

we are praying hard for you and your family. Please keep us posted I watch your blog and I pray the lord holds you tighter then over during This HARD time.. <3

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry your family has to go thru this. Thinking about you all the time. Sending big heart hugs.

Sharon dueck said...

This is so heartbreaking to hear. May God hold you especially close during this very difficult time and give you strength and peace as you face the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.