tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post1409957044657340004..comments2024-01-02T23:49:47.471-05:00Comments on The Bella ~ Mella: UPDATE - Back to Shands ~ HOMEMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04238679303715431171noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-84690967719239758722009-09-16T22:35:37.684-04:002009-09-16T22:35:37.684-04:00Praying, praying. I love you.Praying, praying. I love you.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-48512568078288068752009-09-16T21:47:09.752-04:002009-09-16T21:47:09.752-04:00I know it is late in the evening, but I am still a...I know it is late in the evening, but I am still at my computer and I just read your post. I made me sad. I am thinking about all of you right now. I am lifting you up to God in consecrated prayer, each of the five of you while you are going through this deep valley. I wanted you to know my heart and prayers are with you.Just a little something from Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07436711032386582707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-90543464462097552292009-09-16T21:12:32.956-04:002009-09-16T21:12:32.956-04:00Sorry to hear about the roommate situation... My p...Sorry to hear about the roommate situation... My prayers are with you. Pass my hugs and lots of blessings to Andrew!Just mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04426424790633718889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-62812768174210472172009-09-16T20:43:15.368-04:002009-09-16T20:43:15.368-04:00You are in my prayers. Our family prayed for Andr...You are in my prayers. Our family prayed for Andrew last night at the dinner table, too. I believe that God loves you all very much and is holding you in his precious hand. I will continue to check in for updates.<br /><br />JaneSigning Outhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316791722114615219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-90835766710119365932009-09-16T20:22:28.660-04:002009-09-16T20:22:28.660-04:00You are in our prayers each and every day as is An...You are in our prayers each and every day as is Andrew. I know God is in control although we may not know or understand...but He is sovereign and in control and He can be trusted. I know He is your strength and I pray for all fear and all negativity to go in the name of Jesus. We continue to pray AND BELIEVE......HE IS ABLE TO DO ABUNDANTLY...ABOVE....AND...BEYOND...<br /><br />you are in our heartsBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805419027511826218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-82654522282643599922009-09-16T19:23:28.710-04:002009-09-16T19:23:28.710-04:00Hey Melanie...you are on my heart and mind so much...Hey Melanie...you are on my heart and mind so much!<br />Tonight I was at a football game where the coach lead everyone in a prayer of intercession on the behalf of a boy from the team named Logan. He is in the 7th grade and just went in today to remove a tumor...He is not responding and they took him back in for an emergency surgery tonight...God we lift another one of yours to the your throne....may you be glorified in his life...<br />I once again thought of your precious Andrew. I will pray again for you Mella Bella! May God give you his strength as you face tomorrow. May his grace indwell you as you continue to wait on him.RosyRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11731599578977717520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-26875653116619762432009-09-16T18:12:32.348-04:002009-09-16T18:12:32.348-04:00Melanie - It was so great to meet you in person to...Melanie - It was so great to meet you in person today. I had no plans to come in, then had a little question about Valerie's head, so they told me to come in earlier today - my husband got really held up a long time and didn't get back in time, but I decided to come to Shands anyway...I am just amazed that the Lord put us right next door to each other in Dr Pincus's clinic. (there were 10 other patients back there). The Lord's timing is amazing. I spent the drive home praying for Andrew and you and your husband. Andrew looked great!<br /><br />I have been the squeaky wheel to get private rooms, get out early, etc....keep on fighting as the Lord leads for what you feel is best for Andrew. <br /><br />We will be in Gainesville until Sunday, then will come back on the 2nd of October. If there is anything you need while you are in Gainesville, please let me know and I can email people from our church if we are not in town. <br /><br />Valerie Grace is doing amazingly well....I really wondered if I would get to see her walk, then wondered if I would get to see her run, then wondered if she would be able to see....and well, you saw her today - I look at her and am just amazed. I am praying that the Lord will completely heal Andrew, I am praying that through each day, He will reveal Himself to you in a new way and that this all will only draw you all closer to Him and each other. I pray that a great peace covers you all in the midst of all of this - that His peace covers you supernaturally.<br /><br />Love,<br />Celeste<br />(Valerie Grace's mom)<br />www.valeriegrace.com<br /><br />"But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead. I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God ha scalled me heavenward in Christ Jesus"<br />Philippians 3:13-14<br /><br />"In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuiness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ"<br />1Peter 1:7-9The Welch Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17346799509243608002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-17411592686894095362009-09-16T18:09:33.989-04:002009-09-16T18:09:33.989-04:00Oh I am crying thinking about that precious little...Oh I am crying thinking about that precious little boy asking why he is going through this. I'm still praying for all of you, and now I've added a prayer for God to give you the words you need when Andrew is crying out. What stress you and your family have experienced over the last few weeks, and yet, your attitude remains wonderful. God is obviously holding you up through all of this. Thanks be to God. laurieBargain Decorating with Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13582640485560903639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-53116342536771675442009-09-16T17:33:15.581-04:002009-09-16T17:33:15.581-04:00Melanie and family,
Joy Broughton shared your blog...Melanie and family,<br />Joy Broughton shared your blog site with me two days ago and I cannot stop reading it. I haven't seen you for a while, but I remember meeting your precious children years ago at one of the Williams reunions. I know that God's glory will be revealed through this situation. I have lifted many prayers on your family's behalf since Monday. I will continue to and will check your site daily. What an inspiration you have been for me and I plan to share your story with my bible study group tomorrow. I came across this scripture today and wanted to share it with you and Andrew: from Isaiah 58:8 "Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard." I pray that you and others will see His glory through Andrew's Healing and I know who is your Rear Guard. <br /><br />In His Mighty Love,<br />Stacie Pittman Duncan<br />(Carolyn Williams' daughter)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01369654838378772149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-65727314050904785352009-09-16T17:25:47.296-04:002009-09-16T17:25:47.296-04:00Your faith in our ALMIGHTY GOD is being tested and...Your faith in our ALMIGHTY GOD is being tested and tried! But in all of it I pray that you will each be found faithful in your TRUST of our JESUS!<br /><br />Andrew - sometimes God wants to teach you things when you are young so that when you are old [like some of us] you will know Him and His proven faithfulness to you. God's word for me today has been PERSEVERANCE - so I pass that on to you! TRUST HIM! Even the 'set-backs' - He can turn that out for GOOD! HE IS GOOD - in Him there is no evil!<br /><br />Choosing JOY, Stephanie<br />[JESUS - For His Name's Sake]TRUTH SHARERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17069583768409534620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-43784254926471359982009-09-16T16:42:52.279-04:002009-09-16T16:42:52.279-04:00Praying for sweet Andrew even now...Our God is big...Praying for sweet Andrew even now...Our God is big enough to handle his questions. God is building a mighty story in a young man, one that will touch thousands!<br /><br />Praying you return home soon. Praying for a good word. Praying rest, strength, protection, deliverance, healing because we know God is good all the time.Lisa Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806263533922265424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-48451938673658244362009-09-16T16:10:06.667-04:002009-09-16T16:10:06.667-04:00I'm assuming by your top paragraph you are at ...I'm assuming by your top paragraph you are at the hospital again? I've been praying. I'm sorry to hear about the battle. <br /><br />May the peace that passes ALL understanding guard your hearts and minds.<br /><br />Love youTea with Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014131105695691106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-23875629476915689832009-09-16T15:29:38.751-04:002009-09-16T15:29:38.751-04:00You keep squeaking as only a mother can do, and we...You keep squeaking as only a mother can do, and we'll keep praying for God's strength to be your abundant portion this week. These are hard days of faith. What else can be said?<br /><br />You are well loved and thought about this day.<br /><br />peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-57577478012104080792009-09-16T15:02:01.731-04:002009-09-16T15:02:01.731-04:00Hard is not a strong enough word for what it is yo...Hard is not a strong enough word for what it is you are going through. Why? I do not know. I only know what you know already- that God knows you, sees you, loves you, cares for you and Andrew. So unexplainable. <br /><br />I'm thankful that you know Him. Like Kelly said first above- I believe in miracles. I'm following your story and following it up daily with prayer.<br /><br />Godspeed to a brighter moment-<br />Heidi @2 Thinks to ShareHeidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00826459451502506768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-91443699447021002462009-09-16T14:51:50.651-04:002009-09-16T14:51:50.651-04:00Just wanted you to know I'm praying and believ...Just wanted you to know I'm praying and believing. :)Courtney and the Boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07145366352553039492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-53879483156981154842009-09-16T14:21:55.633-04:002009-09-16T14:21:55.633-04:00Melanie, you are so strong and such an example for...Melanie, you are so strong and such an example for us all. I appreciate your updates and openness. I'm sure finding time to relay messages isn't easy but you are so good at keeping all of us in the loop. WE are praying for strength, wisdom and assurance. Close you eyes and relax a bit and allow us to lift your arms in battle. We are all here for your family as we KNOW you would be there for ours. We love you.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11389250123541661321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-57103501812229930562009-09-16T13:45:46.037-04:002009-09-16T13:45:46.037-04:00I was hoping your time at home would be restful fo...I was hoping your time at home would be restful for all. God, please continue to lead them to victory over this illness. Andrew you have many people covering you in prayer. BB His Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17323556614583246461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-77436808146691101642009-09-16T13:18:04.924-04:002009-09-16T13:18:04.924-04:00Bless your hearts! We continue to lift y'all u...Bless your hearts! We continue to lift y'all up in prayer. Nothing is too hard for our GOd!<br />Hugs,<br />SusanRunner Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117856929394961713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-6772005479519670792009-09-16T13:04:50.266-04:002009-09-16T13:04:50.266-04:00Just praying and believing...Just praying and believing...Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151128140345216126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-89400467447801776502009-09-16T13:02:57.861-04:002009-09-16T13:02:57.861-04:00Gaudium et Spes (Joy and Hope). Paula and I were o...Gaudium et Spes (Joy and Hope). Paula and I were on the phone when your update came along. She read it to me and we prayed...God gave me this word Gaudium et Spes and we prayed this over Andrew...tears of joy and praise went from bodies to the throne of God on behalf of Andrew.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857554289543670693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-516464049697350452009-09-16T12:42:04.714-04:002009-09-16T12:42:04.714-04:00Praying for Andrew!Praying for Andrew!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11379142829854106908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-82004418684453391962009-09-16T12:34:59.157-04:002009-09-16T12:34:59.157-04:00I'm sorry about the roommate stress. We were ...I'm sorry about the roommate stress. We were spoiled in Memphis, where every single room is private with an adjoining room and bath for the parent.<br /><br />When you return, maybe you can stay at <a href="http://rmhgainesville.org" rel="nofollow">Ronald McDonald House</a>:<br /><a href="http://rmhgainesville.org/RMH_WEBSITE/Family_Information.html" rel="nofollow">RMH Family Information</a>Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682272042615851184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-70358609368350695812009-09-16T12:29:53.114-04:002009-09-16T12:29:53.114-04:00I am so very sorry you had to go back to the hospi...I am so very sorry you had to go back to the hospital. Asking God to let you be able to come back home for awhile, and I pray that you will see a smile on precious andrew's face. I love you.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-56372700138055194242009-09-16T12:09:55.761-04:002009-09-16T12:09:55.761-04:00Prayers are with you, keep us posted. May all be w...Prayers are with you, keep us posted. May all be well ... Hugs, TTFN ~Marydonblushing rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14185573384597526789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751677754833136966.post-19907612301946917972009-09-16T11:55:39.683-04:002009-09-16T11:55:39.683-04:00Sorry to hear you are back at the hospital. Prayi...Sorry to hear you are back at the hospital. Praying for you all, especially for Andrew that the Lord brings him joy today and smile to his face.About Southern Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17879033783353679631noreply@blogger.com