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Jamey, thanks for the kind words about the book and the precious memories you have. The book probably will be re-published with a different publisher because of issues with Xulon Press regarding sales on amazon.com, etc. But it is available right now at rickweber.org, along with a study guide that delves into what the Bible says about Jeri's life and how we can apply it to ours. Some small groups have gotten quite a bit out of the guide and the book together as a study. Thanks for spreading the word. Jeri remains very precious to me. In fact, I still have two framed pictures of her on my desk next to my keyboard. They were a tremendous inspiration to me during the writing process.
Rick Weber <pink@rickweber.org>
Katy, TX USA - Wednesday, July 14, 2010 9:55 PM CDT

Dear Ivison/Paholek Family,I am one of the "Cheek girls" from Fairfield. Jeri was a year ahead of my sister, Charlotte, and I, and Jayme was a year under us. I remember Jeri and Jayme both as being sweet and fun-loving, and just really nice people. Amy was much younger than I, but I recall her being much like her older brother and sister. Jeri was so outgoing and almost always had a smile on her face--what a trooper! Until I read "Pink Lips and Fingertips" last night, I never knew what she was going through. I stayed up all night reading the book. I bought it (special-ordered it, then waited patiently b/c it was on back-order for several weeks), and then lent it to my mother-in-law to read while she was visiting us. After she read it, I got it back and could not put it down last night. I've had very little sleep, but I had to let you know how much Jeri's life has touched mine. I took a trip down memory lane in parts of the book, remembering people and places mentioned in the book. But through some laughter and many, many tears for the struggle you all went through, I came face to face with the desire to glorify my God in all that I do, not only in the private moments but in every moment. I praise God that Jeri is with Him now, and that He is being glorified in the life that she lived--even to this day. I know this is rather long, and I apologize for that, but I wanted to say what was on my heart. I haven't seen any of you in years, but my prayer is that God will bless you all, and that He is blessed by you. I live in the Four Corners area of New Mexico, and people up here don't understand the concept of "small town" life, where everyone knows everyone. It's something I will always cherish. I intend to pass Jeri's book around to as many people up here that will read it. I know that her life will inspire others. I'm so thankful that Rick Weber took the time to write Jeri's story. What a blessing! All praise and glory to the King of Kings, and Blessed be the Name of the Lord! Sincerely, Jamey Cheek
Jamey Cheek Brasfield <gerald-jamey@msn.com>
Bloomfield, NM USA - Monday, September 14, 2009 9:20 AM CDT

Thank you, dear Candy, for those precious words! When you
mentioned 'reading a book from cover to cover', I was
reminded that I haven't mentioned on Caringbridge the
exciting book that has been published about our sweet Jeri!

It is PINK LIPS AND FINGERTIPS, by Rick Weber, an author
who attends Jeri's church and felt led by God to tell her
life story in a book. The book is available from Rick, as
well as online at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and
target.com. I could go on for pages about the book
and how blessed I am to be the mom of this special
Jeri whose life was dedicated to telling everyone
about Jesus!!! It is a wonderful book that will
change your life! I hope you will be blessed
by Jeri's story!
Jeri's blessed mom <civison@hotmail.com>
- Monday, August 24, 2009 10:18 AM CDT

As I sat here reading this Journal of letters to Jeri, and letters from Jeri, it was like reading and finishing a book from cover to cover. The first entries were made over 6 years ago. I've read the prayers and Scriptures that were being sent to Jeri, Daryl and Brady and the Ivisons. Many told Jeri that "hundreds of people, all over the world" were praying for her. How awesome! Those notes gave witness to people standing, kneeling, believing, praying, hoping and knowing that God was in control. And God Was, and God Is and God Is To Come.

Carolyn, did I ever hug you long enough, to tell your heart what a precious, sweet mother you are? God gave Jeri to you, but even better, Jeri got you for a mother. From Jeri's first breath, you watched and listened and prayed and stayed by her side. I think that God had watched and listened and picked you out to be her mother. Your heart was big enough for both of you.

I love you!
Candy <ccdelleney@hotmail.com>
- Monday, August 24, 2009 1:32 AM CDT

Praise God! "Pink Lips and Fingertips," the life-changing book about Jeri's indomitable spirit, is now out. It is now available at xulonpress.com, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and target.com, or on order at 25,000 U.S. bookstores (ISBN: 978-1-60791-752-6). My prayer is that it will inspire believers to take their faith walk to an entirely new level and unbelievers to pursue this great God of ours. It's been quite an adventure, these past three years. And on the way, I fell in love with Jeri. Thank you, God, for giving me the words to tell her amazing story.

Rick Weber <webodespo@yahoo.com>
Katy, TX United States - Tuesday, June 23, 2009 8:46 PM CDT

I,m so sorry if I caused any added sorrow, I didn't know Jeri had passed, those who remember me will understand. I miss you guys.
Matt b.
matt ballard <robinshammer3@yahoo.com>
oklahoma city, ok usa - Wednesday, May 16, 2007 5:14 AM CDT

I can only hope that you remember me. I remember coming to your house one time for band practice w|Jayme and finding you,amy and Mrs.Iveson screaming in the living room over a spider, scorpion or some other poor bug yall had saturated with every household chemical known to man. I remember removing the bug and you guys acting like I was removing a deadly black mamba or something. too cute!
anyway, my name is matt, I played bass for JADE. thoes were some of the best times in my life and I think of you often.
Love Yall, Matt
matt <robinshammer3@yahoo.com>
okc, ok usa - Wednesday, May 16, 2007 0:26 AM CDT

For my book on Jeri, I am trying to learn more about Kosephine Kho, who posted on 9/26/03, shortly after the surgery to remove the blood that had been building up. Does anyone know who she is? Her address is listed as Malaysia, but no e-mail was left.
Rick Weber <webodespo@yahoo.com>
Katy, TX - Friday, February 2, 2007 11:41 AM CST

Greatest joy and happiness are in my life when the Holy Spirit has fild me and touch my with joy and love and and still they are beast experience of all today again and let us joy of peace of heaven with harmony and win.Help that many may find Jesus Christ,pray for blessed revival soon.Thanks and bless.keijo sweden
keijo <keijoleppioja@hotmail.com.>
sweden - Tuesday, October 3, 2006 8:31 AM CDT

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SITE:OSEAN IND)
GOD(LIVE) TO SEND -HOLINESS MINISTERY/book
-Book DANIEL 10:3,HOLY BIBLE
Please-YOU IDENTIFY with PRESENT OF GO?;CONTACT my e-mail;misionerodejesus@yahoo.com.ar thank you
juan jesus <misioneronerodejesus@yahoo.com.ar>
- Thursday, September 28, 2006 10:25 AM CDT

Three years ago this morning, our precious Jeri went to
live with our Heavenly Father. How we miss her! Yet we
are so thankful to know that she is with Him and happy
and in no pain or sorrow! Praise God for His mercy and
for His comfort in our pains and sorrows!
Jeri's loving mom <civison@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, September 27, 2006 1:05 PM CDT

We are very excited and honored that Rick is writing this
book about our daughter! What a great way to honor Jeri
and to glorify our Father, for her life was dedicated to
glorifying Him! Please write to Rick if you think of any
conversations you had with Jeri or words you heard from her.
She may have shared something with you that she told no one
else - something about her thoughts or feelings at a time
in her life.
Thanks for your help in this genuine endeavor to tell Jeri's
story and to glorify God!

Jeri's honored mom <civison@hotmail.com>
- Monday, August 28, 2006 1:26 PM CDT

To those who have lovingly and steadfastly come to this Web site to support Jeri: I feel God calling me to write a book about her life. I think it would honor her memory, glorify God and inspire others to either accept Christ or take their relationship with Him to an entirely different level.

Because I did not know her well -- I started attending Grace Fellowship a few months before she left Katy -- I am relying on others to tell me about her. This is where you come in. I am looking for stories about Jeri that go deep into her heart. Because it is a book, dialogue is critical. You may not be able to recite any of your conversations with her word for word, but do the best you can in recreating those conversations and moments. Intricate details -- what you felt, saw, heard, experienced -- would help immensely.

Please write to me at webodespo@yahoo.com or contact me through Grace Fellowship. And please pray for God's hand to be all over this project, and for Him to breathe the words into being. Her story needs to be told.

Rick Weber <webodespo@yahoo.com>
Katy, TX - Monday, July 24, 2006 11:26 AM CDT

"For everyone who asks reseceives; he who seeks finds;and to him who knocks,the door will be opened."So again today let us seek God and ask of him what our heart will desrie,make miracle and may be weake up the death and open the blind eyes ,in the name of Jesus Christ,pray for blessed revival soon.Thanks and bless.keijo sweden
keijo <keijoleppioja@hotmail.com>
sweden - Monday, July 10, 2006 6:32 AM CDT

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pastor-juan jesus <misionerodejesus@yahoo.com.ar>
- Tuesday, May 2, 2006 11:17 AM CDT

I know Jeri would want me to share this good news with all of you. She was SO excited about her brother's music talent. Now he is about to produce a video, has just produced a cd, and is doing music shows all around Austin and some in Florida this week! I know she is so proud of
him and would want you all to know about him!! He was - and still is - equally as proud of her!!!
blessed mom of three wonderful children! <civison@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, February 16, 2006 9:17 AM CST

We miss Jeri so much! But we know God knew what He was doing when He took her Home to be with Him.
And we look forward to the day when we, too, can go There and be with Him and with our precious Jeri!
God bless all of you this day and forevermore!
So proud and thankful to be Jeri's mom! <civison@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, February 14, 2006 8:29 AM CST

Wishing a Merry Christmas to all of you who read this!
May the true spirit of Christmas - Jesus Christ - fill you with love and hope and peace!
Missing Jeri - yet joyful at the thought of her standing next to Jesus - she is so tiny - and glowing with His love,
as she did here on earth! She was always smiling and happy! But that couldn't begin to compare to her happiness there! Praise Him! Praise Him! Come let us adore
Him!!!!
So proud and thankful to be Jeri's mom! <civison@hotmail.com>
- Friday, December 16, 2005 9:22 AM CST

Thank you, Lord, for all our blessings...as we come to this
season of Thanksgiving!
And thank you for allowing us to love and enjoy our precious Jeri for 35 years!
We miss her! But when I say that, I'm always reminded that she isn't sick any more and she is happy and well and with Jesus now!
Thank each of you for caring and loving and praying for Jeri and for your continued prayer support of all of us - her earthly family! Have a great Thanksgiving season!
Jeri's proud mom <civison@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, November 22, 2005 11:43 AM CST

Thank You, Jesus, for sharing Jeri with us and teaching us so much about Your character through her amazing life! Thank You for how You have abundantly blessed Daryl and Brady since she left us to be with You only 2 years ago. As Jeri said, Your Grace IS perfect!
Junny, Carolyn, Jayme, Amy, and families, you are loved! I pray that God will continue to uphold you and give you His peace, strength, and joy! Blessed Be the Name of the LORD!

Christi Corbin <brentandchristi@aol.com>
Katy, TX - Tuesday, September 27, 2005 11:02 PM CDT

Thank you, Jodi, for those sweet words!

I invite you, and everyone who knew Jeri, to join us on
Sept. 2, Jeri's birthday, to send up some balloons in her
honor. We started this tradition last year, and in each
balloon we let go, we inserted a Scripture verse or a
meaningful phrase that might touch someone's life where
the balloons land.

Yes, I am happy that she is at peace and with the Lord!
What a wonderful day for us to look forward to....
seeing Jesus and Jeri!!!

Have a wonderful week!

Jeri's thankful mom

Jeri's mom <civison@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, August 23, 2005 7:42 AM CDT

I am checking on the website for the 1st time in a while. My husband and I think of Jeri and the peace, joy she feels with her Lord, (and how your earthly desires would be for you to have her!!). I hope Daryl and Brady are doing well now! I met J&D as Amber's funeral (Amber was in our 'shepherding' family, being cared for before Brady's arrival. Keep up the encouraging words, for people like me and for yourself, too. ""But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day" 2 Peter 3:8

I recommend the book, "Sacred Parenting" by Gary Thomas. It's a couple of years old, and though it says, "Sacred parenting' I've been reading it as a grandmother, too. Christian book stores, Barnes & Noble, Amazon com carry it. In His Care, Jody Anthis
Jody Anthis <janthis@houston.rr.com>
Houston, TX USA - Monday, June 27, 2005 11:29 PM CDT

I sure miss Jeri!
Jeri's mom <civison@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, June 22, 2005 10:53 AM CDT

Jeri was a wonderful mommy! She left Brady so many wonderful memories of times with her! No matter how
badly she felt, she would do special things with Brady so he could have fun!

Wish we could hug her on Mother's Day!!!

So proud to be Jeri's Mom!
And Jayme's !
And Amy's!
What a wonderful privilege for me...to be Mom and Nana!!!
Carolyn <civison@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, May 5, 2005 9:47 AM CDT

I can't believe it's been a year since we honored Jeri at Aggie Muster on April 21 !

Seems like just a little while ago. I still sure miss her...as I know we all do!
Jeri's mom <civison@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, April 19, 2005 8:29 AM CDT

Jeri still touches our lives every day...and she always will! The morning sunrise makes me think of her...and about how beautiful it must be from where she is! And now her favorite uncle is there with her...just joined her last month! I could just picture her that at the Gates to
help welcome him in!
Praise God for the Hope in Him that we will see Jeri again!

Jeri's thankful mom! <civison@hotmail.com>
- Friday, March 11, 2005 9:19 AM CST

Nathan is much better and turned 2 years old this week!

Praise God!
Jeri's mom <civison@hotmail.com>
- Friday, February 4, 2005 9:51 AM CST

Please continue to pray for little Nathan and his mom and dad and brother. Satan is trying to steal their joy in
Nathan's doing so well; Nathan is sick and showing physical
signs of the cancer's damage; help us continue to believe
in God's WORD...not in our five senses, as Nathan's dad writes!
Jeri's mom <civison@hotmail.com>
- Friday, January 28, 2005 9:27 AM CST

As Jeri used to say, "God is good all the time; all the time, God is good!" There is great news concerning little Nathan! You will be blessed by reading about him!

Have a blessed day!
Jeri's mom <civison@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, January 5, 2005 9:02 AM CST

I wish for all of Jeri's friends and all who loved her and prayed for her a blessed Christmas season! May you feel the love of Jesus in a special way!

Although Jeri will be spending her Christmas with Jesus again, she will always be with us at Christmas and EVERY day as we re-live happy memories of her!

And although her feet were so tiny, she sure left big footprints on our hearts that will last forever! We are so blessed that we got to have her here with us for 35 wonderful years! She will be in our hearts forevermore! And one day, we'll get to see her happy smiles and hear her great laughs again!!!

Love to you all!
Jeri's thankful mom <civison@hotmail.com>
- Monday, December 13, 2004 10:32 AM CST

Please believe with us that NATHAN IS HEALED ! ! !

And please pray for strength for his dad and for his mom,
who is a few weeks pregnant.
Jeri's mom and a friend of Nathan's dad <civison@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, November 9, 2004 8:49 AM CST

YOU WILL BE SOOOOOO BLESSED IF YOU READ NATHAN'S
CARINGBRIDGE SITE! HIS DAD IS AWESOME....AWESOME FAITH!!!
Jeri's mom <civison@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, October 26, 2004 9:02 AM CDT

Little Nathan's Caringbridge site is:

www.caringbridge.org/tx/nathanspinks

The chemo was to start Oct. 18, but his parents just were not at peace about it. So they didn't let them start. They are believing for total healing for little Nathan.

Please join us in believing for Nathan's healing! And let his parents know...from experience, I can tell you how uplifting those caringbridge messages and prayers are!

They are to get a second opinion on Oct. 27, believing that there is no cancer there at all in little Nathan!

Praise God....the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace!!!

Jeri's mom <civison@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, October 21, 2004 9:06 AM CDT

Thank each of you for your notes about Jeri! They are so helpful and special to us!

I believe Jeri would want me to do this; so I'm going to ask you all to pray for a little boy in Dallas. He's the son of Jayme's best friend. The baby is 20 months old and was just diagnosed with an "inoperable" brain tumor! The doctors' prognosis is very grim. But we KNOW that doctors can be wrong...that God is bigger than any diagnosis or brain tumor! So I'm asking you to pray for healing for this precious little boy! His father is in his 40's, and this is their first child and he is so, so proud of him and special to him and his wife!!! A long-awaited little blessing! Please pray for the parents as well as the little boy...and for doctor's wisdom in treating him. Please pray for healing for him if it is God's will!!
Thank you all!!

Jeri's mom <civison@hotmail.com>
- Monday, October 11, 2004 10:17 AM CDT

Dear Family and Friends of Jeri,

I join you in remembering sweet Jeri's birthday today. May God through His Holy Spirit comfort all of you. May He give you a vision of Jeri with Jesus on this special day. May your hearts be filled with God's perfect peace.

"I have chosen you and have not cast you away: fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand" Isaiah 41:10

Blessed be the name of the Lord,

Marla Thomas <mathomas@houston.rr.com>
Katy, Tx - Monday, September 27, 2004 4:34 PM CDT

Dear Jeri's Family,
Jeri spoke so often about her great love for each one of you -- her precious ones -- Daryl, Brady, Carolyn, Junny, Jayme and family, Amy and family, and other family members. We know that her prayers and love for you continue, now increased by Heaven's eternity.
Thank you for sharing Jeri with all of us in her church family and with many others as well who love her so much!
Thank You, God, for the gift of her beautiful, wonderful, inspiring life of 35 years among us!
Jeri has taught us many life lessons which endure. Some examples: Love one another faithfully, joyfully, and treasure the time you have together. Help others. Be forgiving. Smile and laugh a lot. Be strong and courageous, strengthened by God's Holy Spirit. Whenever fear or doubt come, give them to Father God, and He will fill you up with His faith. Persevere. Take life one day at a time, keeping your eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:1-3). Invite Jesus to be your own personal Savior and Lord, and He will lead you in a truly wonderful life. Pray that your life can bring honor and glory to God in all that you do!
Jeri lived all of this and more, and she taught us through her example!
She will always be remembered, and what a great reunion there will someday be in heaven. There, now, in the visible glorious presence of Jesus, don't you know that she is doing her part to get things ready for the rest of us.
God's amazing grace, peace and love be with you all,
Dixie and Waldo Leggett

Waldo and Dixie Leggett <lwleggett@pdq.net>
Houston, TX USA - Monday, September 27, 2004 3:00 PM CDT

"It is good to praise the LORD and make music" Psalm 92:1

As many of us remember, today is the one year anniversary of Jeri's death and I know in my heart she is PRAISING the LORD for the life she had with her beloved Daryl & Brady and all of her family and friends. I remember her emails asking that I pray for her and PLEASE do not forget to say one for Daryl & Brady .... and I always did as many of you did too.

If we listen very closely we can hear Jeri making her "own music" as she watches over all of us.

May God Bless You All!

Barbara Vansa <bvansa@tlab.net>
Cameron, TX USA - Monday, September 27, 2004 12:01 AM CDT

Carolyn and Junny,
Your faith and strength have been such a witness to me on the amazing power and love of our Lord. As I think about how much I miss Jeri in so many ways, I think about how your pain has to be so much deeper than mine and I praise God for how He has truly glorified Himself through you both. Jeri's life and death have changed so many people in ways we will probably never fully know.
I am so thankful to have had the wonderful opportunity to have a friend that I loved so much and felt such a true bond with. God has revealed his faithfulness and provision greatly over the past year as I grieved the loss of my sweet, true friend. No one could ever take her special place in my heart, but He has given my some wonderful people who were there for me just when I needed it and I know it was all from Him. I have also been so blessed to see how God has provided Daryl and Brady with His peace that transcends all understanding. The one scripture that has truly spoken to me about Jeri's death and gave me peace to all my "whys" is Isiah 26:3 "Trust in the LORD forever, for the Lord, the Lord is the Rock eternal"

GOD is the Rock and He truly is good, ALL THE TIME!!!
God, Tell Jeri how much I love her and miss her!!!!!
Carolyn, Junny, Jayme, and Amy, I love you, too and hope to see you soon.
Much love in Jesus,
Christi
Christi Corbin <brentandchristi@aol.com>
Katy, TX - Monday, September 27, 2004 0:19 AM CDT

Monday, Sept. 27, 2004 - a whole year since Jeri went HOME to be with Jesus!

As we recall - vividly - the events of a year ago yesterday, and today, and tomorrow, and the 27th...it doesn't seem possible that it's been a whole year since we've got to see and hug Jeri! But on the other hand, think how a whole year would be in the presence of JESUS, as she is !

May our God of Amazing Grace grant each of you - who have blessed our lives so much in the last year and several months - be with you today and on Sept. 27, 2004 in a special way.

And, again, I thank Him for allowing us to get to see and love Jeri for a wonderful 35 years - and for the privilege of being Jeri's mom !!! How awesome that He would choose me to get to take care of the loving, caring, inspirational, godly young woman named Jeri ! And I thank Him for her precious brother and sister and dad who love and admire and miss her so much !

I am blessed beyond words !
Jeri's mom <civison@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, September 25, 2004 4:37 PM CDT

As the one year anniversary of Jeri's death draws near, I think it would be awesome for anyone who has been changed by Jeri's passing to share their testimony, or if you would like, share with Daryl, Brady, Carolyn, Junny, Jayme and Amy anything you feel would bless their hearts.
Christi Corbin <brentandchristi@aol.com>
Katy, TX - Friday, September 17, 2004 0:23 AM CDT

As I look at the picture of Jeri and me that was taken on her birthday last year in Stanford Hospital, it still seems so unreal that she is not here! But when I look at how sick she was and what all she went through those three weeks in that hospital, I am at peace knowing that she is not sick anymore and that she is with Jesus and happier than we can imagine! No more blue fingernails! No more shortness of breath! Getting to run and do things she wasn't able to do here on earth! Missing her is indescribable, but at the same time, God grants me His grace and peace that are surely indescribable, too! I am so blessed to have such a wonderful, beautiful daughter waiting for me in Heaven...waiting for each of us!
One of her uncles just passed away last week...one who had prayed diligently for Jeri...and we can imagine Jeri there at those beautiful pearly gates with Jesus to welcome her uncle into Heaven! We can imagine the huge smile on her face! And her wonderful laugh! Oh, what a day to look forward to...when we can be with her again and with the One who keeps us going until our time has come...Precious Jesus!!!
Thank all of you who continue to pray for us! You can never know how much that means...and how your prayers bless us...each day...each moment!

As we say Happy Birthday to Jeri, we know that it is her happiest birthday ever! Last year, even as sick as she was in that hospital, she had a fun, happy day on her birthday! All her doctors came to see her..brought gifts..brought their families to meet her...one played the violin for her (at her request!)! It was a wonderful day for her...and for each of us who got to be with her that day!
We are planning to release some pink balloons late tomorrow evening in her memory, and my son suggested that we put some of her favorite Scriptures inside them and that
whoever finds the balloons will be blessed through Jeri's memory. If you feel led to to that, we'd be honored. In any way you choose to remember Jeri, we say thank you. And thank you for praying for her and for loving her!
May the God of Peace give you a special day tomorrow!
Jeri's honored mom <civison@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, September 1, 2004 10:45 AM CDT

God bless the grieving Mother,
Father, Husband and Son...

Each day throughout the year...

As seasons come and go...

And time unfolds...

Day by day...

Month by month...

Year by year...

And especially on September 2nd
as we remember the date of Jeri's
birthday.
Don and Jeanne Bork <jbork@aggienetwork.com>
Bryan, TX USA - Friday, August 27, 2004 10:25 PM CDT

Jeri has been in the presence of the Lord...face to face...for 10 months now...10 months today!
As much as we miss her and long to hug her and hear her laugh, we are so thankful that she is with Him now and getting her rewards for the wonderful life she led for Him...witnessing for Him in her every breath...from her warm, winning smile and laugh to her Scripture pillow slip that spoke to so many doctors and nurses and visitors in California...her awesome attitude...always praising God for His Grace to her...SHE LIVED FOR HIM !
Oh, if only each of us would do the same! She was such an example for us ! Praise God every day for the wonderful gift of Jeri! But more than that, Praise Him for Jesus, who takes care of her now and forevermore! And He made it possible for us to be with Him, too, by giving His precious Son, Jesus, for each of us!
As Jeri said, "God is good all the time....all the time God is good!"
Jeri's mom <civison@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, July 27, 2004 7:45 AM CDT

September 27 seems like SO long ago - yet it seems like yesterday, too! We miss our sweet Jeri !
We ache to see her and hug her and rub her feet (she loved having her feet rubbed!) !
THEN the Lord reminds us that she is with HIM now and HE is taking care of her ! And loving her !
And she has no pain or swelling . . . just peace and joy !
THAT fact helps to lessen our sadness about her not being here with us...we are GLAD that she is totally free now ! ANd we look forward to the day when we will be with her there! God be with each one who reads this - today and forevermore!
Grateful to be Jeri's and Jayme's and Amy's mom, Carolyn <civison@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, June 29, 2004 8:33 AM CDT

It's actually 8 months, not 9. But it seems like soooo long ! As Jeri also said, "God's grace is perfect for me." I didn't know exactly what that meant then, but I do now! He sustains me! Without Him, I could do nothing!
Carolyn <civison@hotmail.com>
- Friday, May 28, 2004 9:21 AM CDT

It's been nine months tomorrow (May 27) since our sweet Jeri left us to go to be with Jesus !
Praise Him every day that we know where she is and that she is where we all long to be when it is our time to go there.
Praise Him that we can look forward to the day when we
will see her and hug her again !
Praise Him for the lives still being changed because of the influence of Jeri's life !
As Jeri said so often, "God is good all the time...all the time God is good!"
So honored to be Jeri's mom, Carolyn <civison@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, May 26, 2004 8:57 AM CDT

The most sacred Aggie tradition, Softly Call the Muster, was an awesome experience. Just going to Muster is meaningful, but when it's your own daughter being remembered, it is quite indescribable!

Over 12,000 Aggies and family members were at Reed Arena to remember and honor those whose names were called. Many of Jeri's friends drove to be there, her roommate from college came from Dallas, her brother came from Florida, her Aggie sister came...all to share in remembering and honoring our precious Jeri !
You're always in our hearts and thoughts, Jeri! Love, Jeri's Mom <civison@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, April 27, 2004 9:16 AM CDT

Order of Activities for Muster at Texas A&M University
April 21, 2004

Beginning at 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM- Reflections Display at the Flag Room of the MSC (A collection of personal items of the persons being honored...pictures, etc.)

5:00 PM Doors open to Reed Arena
(where the ceremony will be)

(Her parents will be there early to save seats for the
friends and family sitting with them.)

7:00 PM Ceremony Begins

Singing Cadets
A few "formalities"
Speaker
Roll Call of the Absent

(The names of all those being honored at this place will be called...the family will answer "here" for them.)

21-gun salute at conclustion of Roll Call

Also, an article about Jeri is being written for the school paper, The Batallion. It is planned to come out in
the paper of April 1. However, it can be viewed on-line at
www.thebatt.com.

Aggie Muster is a very special tradition to honor all Aggies who have gone on. Jeri loved all the Aggie traditions; so we are proud to honor her at this one.

All are invited to come.

God be with you all.

Jeri's Mom <civison@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, March 31, 2004 12:36 AM CST

As many of you know, Jeri was an avid Aggie (Texas A&M)!
One of the special Aggie traditions is an annual Aggie Muster, a ceremony in which Aggies who have passed away during the past year (since last April 21) are honored, their names are called, someone in the family answers for them. It is a very somber, dignified ceremony.

Aggie Muster is April 21 at 7:00 PM in Reed Arena on the campus of Texas A&M University. All of you who can come are welcome. Our precious Jeri Paholek will be honored at that ceremony.
Carolyn Ivison, so proud to be Jeri's mom! <civison@hotmail.com>
- Friday, February 27, 2004 10:23 AM CST

To Junny, Carolyn, Jayme, Stephanie, Amy and Taylor,
I just wanted you to know that this weekend is Grace's women's retreat and each lady that attends is going to receive a little something to remember Jeri with. (I am going to send a copy to you.) It is a card with her picture on the front that says "In loving memory of our precious Jeri Paholek who lived her life reflecting God's love". Below the picture is the scripture "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news" with these cute little dicut slippers with a "jewel" glued to each slipper. On the inside it states "Jeri's heart's desire was for God to be glorified in all she did. She made a choice to live each day enjoying her blessings and trusted God with the rest. We pray that during this weekend, God will instill the same passion and purpose in all of us. In His Amazing Love,
The Grace Fellowship Women's Retreat Committee" It is our prayer that each woman who attends will have a softer, open heart to accept what God has in store for them after reading about our sweet Jeri.
I miss her so much!!! I can only imagine what your hearts are going through. I do promise to use Jeri's story as long as I can to draw people to the Jesus we all love. The Jesus she is praising right now!!! I am so thankful that I will see her again and I'm sure you all cling on to that truth, too! May God be with you and please know that you are loved and prayed for all the time.
Much love in Christ,
Christi Corbin <brentandchristi@earthlink.net>
Katy, TX - Thursday, February 5, 2004 10:57 PM CST

It has been four months now....1/3 of a year! ...since we last saw our Jeri - the day she went to live with Jesus!
It is still just so hard to believe that she is gone from us! We miss her more every day, yet we are so thankful that we know she is with Jesus and that she is not SICK ANYMORE....that she didn't have to go through all this flu stuff that everyone has had this year..that she will NEVER have that awful cough and difficulty breathing again!

And I am so thankful for the influence she had on so many people...that she led SO many people to Jesus and to live closer to Jesus than ever before they met her! None of us can imagine how bad she must have felt physically, yet she always let the love of Jesus shine through her beautiful smile and her hearty, happy laugh! She never let it show on her face or through her life how bad her little physical body felt! What an example for all of us! We whine and cry over the least little cold or ache...her body must have ached constantly with such little oxygen; yet she still lived her life to the fullest she possibly could...she didn't want to miss anything that God had provided for us to enjoy...the beauty of the mountains, the awesomeness of the water on the beaches. That day she and her husband and son got to spend at the beach in California in early September - she described as "the perfect day", even though her oxygen level was so low she could hardly walk a few feet! What an example for us!

I felt led to write something on this day to remind us all again of the beautiful life that Jeri led and gave...all to honor our Lord Jesus Christ! And, oh, how she did honor Him by the way she lived and loved us all!

Blessed be the Name of the Lord! Praise Him for all the days we did get to enjoy our Jeri!!!!!!! And praise Him that she is with Him now and He is taking good care of her!

I love you Jeri!!!!!!!
Jeri's mom <civison@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, January 29, 2004 9:38 AM CST

On the front page of an Abbey Press magazine that arrived at our house the week of Jeri's death, there was an ad for a Christmas ornament. Accompanying the ornament was a poem by John William Mooney, Jr. I am sharing this poem with you now, as I believe it says something like Jeri would say to us this Christmas.

Merry Christmas from Heaven

I still hear the songs, I still see the lights,
I still feel your love on cold wintery nights.

I still share your hopes and all of your cares,
I'll even remind you to please say your prayers.

I just want to tell you, you still make me proud.
You stand head and shoulders above all the crowd.

Keep trying each moment to stay in His grace.
I came here before you to help set your place.

You don't have to be perfect all of the time.
He forgives you the slip if you continue the climb.

To my family and friends, please be thankful today.
I'm still close beside you in a new special way.

I love you all dearly; now don't shed a tear,
'Cause I'm spending my Christmas with Jesus this year!

-------------------------
One of her friends wrote me that she can just see Jeri singing louder than anyone else "Happy Birthday, Dear Jesus!" What a happy thought!

Although we miss Jeri in a way that is indescribable, we are happy to know that she's there with "The One Who Loves Me Most", as she wrote! I can't imagine anyone loving her more than I do, but we know Jesus does! As I was coughing and dealing with a sinus infection this morning, I was happy to realize that Jeri doesn't have to go through that anymore!!! She had SO many sinus infections! Now she's totally healed...of everything that ever made her sick or hurt! Praise God! And Blessed Be the Name of the Lord!

May this Christmas draw each of you closer to Jesus, the real reason for the Christmas season! That would make Jeri so happy! God be with you all !

Jeri's Mom <civison@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, December 18, 2003 10:31 AM CST

As Thanksgiving nears I think often about what I am thankful for. In the middle of all the wondeful blessings He's given me, I miss Jeri so much, I can't even say, but the greatest thing is that we can all have the greatest peace knowing that our sweet Jeri is in heaven with Jesus. What a blessing to be confident in that!
amy
- Tuesday, November 25, 2003 2:51 PM CST

Does anyone have a current (physical) address for Daryl and Brady?

Thanks.
Lisa Wooldridge Emmick <remmick@msn.com>
Dallas, TX USA - Wednesday, November 12, 2003 10:11 PM CST

I still think of Jeri and remember her family in my prayers. I know Jeri is rejoicing in Heaven and one day we will all be reunited. This website and Jeri's story have been a great witnessing tool for me to talk to others and to show God's plan - and I know Jeri would be glad about that.

Daryl - know that you have us here in Dallas to call on if you ever need us!

Lisa (Wooldridge) & Rob Emmick <remmick@msn.com>
Dallas, TX USA - Wednesday, November 12, 2003 10:10 PM CST

Ivison family, you are on my heart as I miss Jeri so much. As my oldest sister, Susan, ended her email, she quoted Jeri with the words "God's Grace is perfect for me", and thanked Jeri for giving us those words. I think of them often and the words overwhelm me that she would leave them with us. It uplifts me. I miss Jeri every day. With no exceptions, I want to offer whatever I can do for each of you. I am here for your needs, with only a word I will be there for you.I thank God for her and her faith in Him. I thank you, Carolyn and Junny for loving and and caring for her and bringing up such a precious child. All our children are given to us to care for until He calls them home.We love you so...
Candy and Dean Delleney <usedalot@hotmail.com>
Georgetown, Tx USA - Tuesday, November 4, 2003 2:09 PM CST

To all of my fellow Jeri lovers :) ,

I, like all of you, miss her tremendously all day long! I am still standing on the Rock of Jesus, but I just plain ol' miss my friend! Anyway, I was getting ready on Tuesday night to go somewhere and my 4 1/2 year old came up to me out of the blue and said "I'm so happy for Jeri, she is having so much fun in HEAVEN!!!" I truly believe God speaks to us through our innocent children and His words, through my son, were just another affirmation for me that I need to stop wallowing in my own pity of missing her and focus on the ULTIMATE PRIZE that she has received! From the time she first left us, I truly felt she saw the face of Jesus and just simply could not pass HIS GLORY up! She always wanted to glorify God in EVERYTHING. I believe this was the way she could truly glorify Him to all of us. She was saying...as much as I love all of you, I can not turn down the face of my Jesus! She showed us that HEAVEN is so incredible that nothing surpasses its greatness. This gives me so much hope and purpose for the rest of my days here. I pray that any of you who have not accepted Jesus as your Savior would make an honest effort to explore Him and His sacrifice for our salvation. I know Jeri would want me to beg all of you to make sure you will be with her again one day! Like Pastor Jim said at her funeral, all it takes is a simple prayer humbly confessing to God that you want his son, Jesus to come and live in your heart to take away all the yuckiness and fill it with goodness. Once you accept Jesus, you will be going to heaven one day. There's a ton of scripture declaring this is true. I urge you to research for yourself. The book titled "The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel is excellent if you are curious about learning more. Besides the wonderful fact that Jesus died on the cross for our eternal life with Him in heaven, he also died so that we may live an abundant life full of joy, peace, and purpose. I could go on and on about how much Jesus has truly changed my life in truly wonderful ways as a wife, mother, friend, etc. Life on earth is too short to not live for the eternal life that is to come, if we chose to receive it!
I love all of you simply because you loved Jeri, too! We have a common bond!
Much love in Christ,
Christi Corbin
Christi <brentandchristi@earthlink.net>
Katy, TX - Thursday, October 30, 2003 8:43 PM CST

To everyone who had a hand in preparing for Jeri's service I just want you to know that it was absolutely beautiful! It was great to remember our wonderful Jeri and share our love for her through such glorious praise of our Lord (I know Jeri was singing the loudest of us all)! Thanks to all of you for helping us to begin our healing process for our loss (and God's gain). Jeri is such a role model for us all -- I am certain that many of her friends and family, as well as those who met Jeri but for only a moment, have a more intense love of our awesome God because of the great Christian life that Jeri led!!

Daily, we still remember our precious Jeri - all of God's miracles around us remind us of the blessed time that she spent with us. She will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. We are continually praying for Daryl, Brady, her parents, her sister, and her brother... and all of their families... and all of her extended Grace Fellowship family... everyone that has had their life touched by her great BIG heart!

Rest in Peace, Jeri!

All Glory and Praise to Him!

Love, Stephanie, Chris, Cody and Christine Janak

Stephanie Janak <sjanak@hwullp.com>
Victoria, Tx USA - Thursday, October 30, 2003 12:52 AM CST

Dear loving, caring people of God!

I am so honored to be Jeri's mom and to read all the magnificent words you have to say about our precious Jeri!
I am so pleased that she has touched your lives in such a way that will honor God! That would surely please her, as that was her goal in her life...to honor and give glory to God for everything! I am so thankful for all the years we had with her, especially those last 2 1/2 months that I got to be with her in California and Las Vegas and California again. She looked forward to reading your words every day...they gave her such encouragement and joy!
And they surely encouraged me, too.

Please continue to write on her website, as we all still need your words to bless and help us through these days without her. She left such an empty hole in our family...we ache with sorrow that she's not with us...we loved hearing her laugh and the way she said our names on the phone. We long to call her...we all talked to her many times a week...she and I talked several times a day!

Although we ache to see and talk with her, we are so blessed to know that she is with Jesus and she is PINK and happy and has no pain and can run and dance and jump and enjoy the gift of being with Jesus all the time!!!!!!!

We know that we're not the only ones hurting; we hope that you each have someone to encourage you and listen to you and care for you!

May the Lord bless each of you in a very special way because you have honored our precious Jeri with your love and prayers and concern and words.

BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD!!!

Carolyn (Jeri's proud mom!) <civison@hotmail.com>
- Friday, October 24, 2003 3:14 PM CDT

Jeri's mom
Carolyn Ivison <civison@hotmail.com>
Bryan, TX Brazos - Friday, October 24, 2003 2:49 PM CDT

Daryl, Brady, and all of Jeri's family,

We have been in prayer, & especially now as I am just now informed of Jeri's passing via this wonderful Caringbridge website. Though your heart must hold deep sadness, we know that it also holds the blessings of the life you shared and the love that will always be a part of you…...

I was referred to this site by NLCS a month ago. Daryl, I'm glad I was able to meet you and Jeri last Fall. I thought she was adorable from the first time I "saw" her, via video with Brady's birth Mom, who stayed with us for a few months before his birth. Now that Jeri is enjoying wonderful fellowship with Jesus along with Brady's birth mom, I am at peace KNOWING that the Lord plans to use this 'loss' to grow Brady into a Godly man, who will serve Him even beyond what Jeri could imagine. I pray an extra measure of Grace & Love upon you as you lead Brady in the fullness of God's Grace.

We pray that God will comfort your heart, uplift your spirit, and carry you through this time of sadness to a place of peace...and He WILL, as you call out to Him for these desires in your heart and soul!

Jeremiah 29:13 (from The Message)I know what I'm doing. I have it all planned out --- plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.

Trust in God's Word, and be obedient to it, as was Jeri.

In His Care, Don and Jody
Don and Jody Anthis <janthis@houston.rr.com>
Houston, Tx usa - Sunday, October 5, 2003 2:14 AM CDT

I am deeply saddened by your loss. While I have not had the blessing to know you, I am blessed to have Brady at my school and look forward to working with you at Fielder. Your website is a testament to God's love and Glory.
Phyllis Bell, RN School Nurse
Katy, Tx USA - Friday, October 3, 2003 12:15 AM CDT

I am deeply touched and greatly saddened by Jeri's passing. Although I didn't know Jeri that well, she has impacted my life. I don't sweat the petty problems that arise daily. These are the days when you smile a little more, watch the sunset or maybe tell your family how much you love them. We do this because we have seen the grace, courage and faith God can give a person. Jeri's impact on believers and non-believers is truly God's miracle. This miracle will last an eternity!!!
anonymous
- Thursday, October 2, 2003 3:02 PM CDT

I would have loved to have had a camera at sunset yesterday, October 1, 2003, in Bryan/College Station, Texas, to capture the clear, completely and perfectly PINK sky as the sun faded on the horizon. To God be the glory for all He has done and for all He is yet to do through the precious life of our dear beloved Jeri.
One whom He loves
Houston, TX - Thursday, October 2, 2003 9:07 AM CDT

Jeri said it the best "God's Grace is Perfect" ! Although we mourn the loss of such beautiful remarkable person, the lives she has so obviously touched and changed is amazing. She truly was and is a warrior for God. Praise God for Jeri and for the lives she changed.

Glory to God for carrying her on angel's wings all of her life and for giving her faith, strength, courage and desire to share His love with others.

My life will be forever changed by the words of Jeri and all those she knew that I have read through this site.

Your faith is strong - Let it persist and carry on the work that Jeri so obviously loved.
Changed Life
- Thursday, October 2, 2003 7:53 AM CDT

To Jeri's Family: We are friends who are former residents of Fairfield, TX and now living in the Houston area. Son Travis is a buddy of Jayme's and daughter Rae-Ann was a classmate of Amy's. We knew Amy was in the area (she and I work for the same school district), but didn't know that Jeri lived nearby, too. We were saddened by the news that we received just yesterday afternoon and our thoughts and prayers go out to Brady, Daryl, and all the Ivisons.
Sherry and Ray Kent <snkent1@aol.com>
Tomball, TX USA - Wednesday, October 1, 2003 12:59 AM CDT

To Jeri's family,
We are friend's of Jayme and Stephanie from First Baptist St. Petersburg. We have been praying for Jeri for some time now and are so very sorry for your loss. From reading the entries here and in the journal, it's obvious Jeri was quite an incredible woman of God. Her faith and her life were a testimony to the love and grace of Christ and I pray that the memories you share of her will bring smiles to your faces and joy to your hearts. There are few words one can say at a time like this, but know that we are praying for God's peace and comfort for you all. Brady, know that I am praying special prayers for you little man. I lost my mother at age 5 too. My heart just aches for you.

Jayme and Steph, you are special to us and we love you.
DeLisa & Alan Christ <delisachrist@tampabay.rr.com>
St. Petersburg, FL USA - Tuesday, September 30, 2003 6:36 PM CDT

On behalf of Abrazo Adoption Associates, whose Forum community was also lifting Jeri in prayer at the request of her friends, Doug & Jennifer Burns, our heartfelt sympathies to her family and loved ones at this time of great sorrow and loss. Although we never had the privilege of knowing Jeri personally, she clearly brightened the world around her and we join in celebrating her life and now, her homecoming as she rejoins the community of saints and life eternal.
Elizabeth Jurenovich
San Antonio, TX Bexar - Tuesday, September 30, 2003 5:20 PM CDT

Like many others I am saddened by the death of Jeri. I, too was a classmate of Jeri's. I regret losing contact with her--but her smile and laughter are something I will never forget. I know the hearts of her family and friends are dark--but remember that Heaven is much brighter now! His grace will sustain you. God bless and keep you.

Clarissa and William Wilson
Clarissa Reynolds Wilson <we_cawilson@yahoo.com>
Victoria, Tx USA - Tuesday, September 30, 2003 5:12 PM CDT

For those of you interested, in lieu of flowers,etc a Scholarship account has been set up for Brady. Info: Southwest Bank of Texas Attn: Kathy Ballard 14965 SW Freeway, Sugarland, TX 77478. Make check out to "Brady Paholek Scholarship Fund". Thanks in advance from the Paholek Family. stan
Stan Bludau <bludau@avaya.com>
Houston, TX - Tuesday, September 30, 2003 3:42 PM CDT

Could someone from the church post an address for flowers, cards etc.

Thank you
melda <mikenmelda@aol.com>
pc, fl - Tuesday, September 30, 2003 3:34 PM CDT

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. God bless and keep you.
Amanda
San Antonio, TX USA - Tuesday, September 30, 2003 11:18 AM CDT

My wife and I would like to offer our deepest sympathies. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I knew Jeri from Fairfield as we graduated from high school together. We lost touch early in college but we were reunited when she moved to Houston. She had the most inffectious smile and loving heart - I just know that heaven got ten times brighter when she arrive.

May you all find strength and comfort in the Lord during this time.

In His Service
Jason and Jill Schick
Jason Schick
Houston, Tx USA - Tuesday, September 30, 2003 10:14 AM CDT

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family of Jeri. I grew up in the same neighborhood with the Ivison's. Jamie and I shared a lot of good times together with our "jam" session during high school. The Ivison's are a very loving family and always have and always will hold a special place in my heart.
Eddie Eggleston <jeggles1@txu.com>
Fairfield, tx usa - Tuesday, September 30, 2003 7:12 AM CDT

Thank you Daryl for the way you and Jeri led me through my times in the GFUMC youth group. Your love for the Lord and your unending faith encouraged me so much. I love you and am supporting you in my prayers. God has been so good to you and will continue to be good! His left arm is under your head right now and his right arm embraces you. (Song of Solomon 2:6). My heart breaks with you!
Heather McAnear <macjc343@aol.com>
Katy, TX - Monday, September 29, 2003 11:48 PM CDT

We heard of the loss of our sweet, sweet Jeri just before the Aggie football game on Saturday. In spite of our deep sadness and shock, we attended the Aggie game, and as I glanced across the cheering stadium, I remembered the times the Paholeks joined us in Kyle Field. Jeri LOVED Aggieland, and I wished that she could have been there with us! I imagined everyone cheering for Jeri as she met the Lord face to face! How awesome!

It has been difficult for our family to be away from our Grace Fellowship Family during this painful time. But, Jeri's death has touched the hearts of so many at our new church home. On Sunday, our New Convenant Class insisted on taking up a collection for the Paholeks. They were inspired by this awesome woman of God, and many cried with us. And my parents, who live in San Antonio, were soaking the Paholeks in prayer through their church family, Community Bible Church.

How ironic that we launched our firt contemporary praise and worship service, called "The Journey," the day after Jeri passed. What a Journey Jeri had! During the service, we showed a video of a young mother who was diagnosed with a terminal disease. She quoted Phillipians 1:20 "I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or death." She said that if just one person came to Christ because of her illness, then it would all be worth it! I know that was Jeri's prayer...and I know that many, many will meet Jesus for the first time because of her steadfast faith!

Truly, Christ was and continues to be exalted through the life of Jeri Paholek!

Through tears, Brian shared Jeri's story to our youth group at our Praise Night Sunday night. He recounted Jeri's reaction to the 9/11 tragedy. While everyone else was in shock and saddened, Jeri wanted to take action. She ran up to Grace Fellowship, insisting that she offer "free prayer" on Mason Road to people driving by. She asked for a piece of posterboard to make a sign. Brian and Jeri "set up shop" that day in the Gerland's shopping center (Brian held the sign for "free prayer" and Jeri prayed with those who stopped). What an amazing giving HEART she had!!!

To our dear Daryl who carried his wife on his back up the Enchanted Rock "mountain" during a youth trip, your love for Jeri amazes us! What an incredible example you are of Christ's love for the church!

And to little Brady, our boys miss and love you very much! Your mother was an amazing woman! You are priceless to her, a true gift from the Lord! The Lord is going to do amazing things in and through you someday! We know it!!!

May the Lord comfort the Paholeks in His sweet arms of mercy! We look forward to celebrating Jeri's life with ALL our friends this week! Until then, to God be the glory!!!
Brian, Traci, Arrott, Brayson & Caden Smith <mkaggie@earthlink.net>
College Station, TX USA - Monday, September 29, 2003 5:21 PM CDT

Viewing wll be Tuesday PM,call Funeral home at 281-391-2424. Services at Grace Fellowhsip off of Mason Rd in Katy, TX on Wednesday 10 or 10:30am. Call 281-646-1903
Stan Bludau <Bludau@avaya.com>
Houston , Tx - Monday, September 29, 2003 10:49 AM CDT

I'm a friend and brother of Jamie's here in Dallas. I just got news that Jeri when to be with the Lord. Jamie sent me an email. My heart is broken for all of you. And yes "God has gotten Glory" has Jeri wished. Gods ways are so above ours. I had to endure the loss of my mother just a fews years ago as she pasted at the age of 63. And now, like you, I press on to the high calling that is before me, that God get more glory in the life I have left, before I see her again. We shall see them again. Oh, the glory on that day!
Jonathan Spinks <Jonathan@JSpinks.com>
Plano, Tx USA - Monday, September 29, 2003 10:44 AM CDT

It's hard to know just what to say, when one so young is taken away. Far too soon she had to part, Jeri's memory forever engraved in our heart.

We knew Jeri through the CaringBridge link for a just a short time, but the life she lived made us so proud of her and made us smile. She was so brave even to the end.

May the strength she had, live on in her family and friends, and help them through this difficult time.

Much love to all.

Don and Jeanne Bork <jmbork@txcyber.com>
Bryan, TX USA - Monday, September 29, 2003 10:43 AM CDT

One day we will all be together in Heaven. Till then we must all do God's work here that more of us will be together in Heaven. We do not know the number of friends we will have once we get to heaven, but each day I am here on earth, I will try to add one more friend to see in Heaven. Amen...
Brenda & Jon Sr. Grizzle <djgrizzle@msn.com>
Paris, TX US - Monday, September 29, 2003 10:17 AM CDT

We are praying for Jeri's family. I will be sending this to all in my email address book as an example of a person who lived a Godly life and trusted God with control of her life. We are still striving to reach the pinnacle and Jeri has reached it.
Brenda Joyce Grizzle
Paris, TX USA - Monday, September 29, 2003 9:19 AM CDT

Darryl and Brady,
We just found out that Jeri passed away. Richard and I did not know Jeri that well, but that what was so special about Jeri, you did not have to know her well for her to touch your heart. Please know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers.
Letty and Richard Riley <lettyr001@yahoo.com>
Katy, TX. USA - Monday, September 29, 2003 9:02 AM CDT

I did not know Jeri. I didn't even know of her until last week when a friend of mine asked me to keep her in my prayers. When I left work on Friday, it seemed as if she made it through the storm and I was relieved and excited to know that GOD came through in her time of need. While her death might not be the victory we were all looking for, I do believe the fact that she knew GOD and had a good relationship with HIM is victory in of itself. I pray that GOD quickly lifts any grief and anguish over your loss. She seemed to have touched the lives of many. May God bless all who will sorely miss her. Amen.

Charles Rooks <crooks@jcpenney.com>
Dallas, TX USA - Monday, September 29, 2003 8:41 AM CDT

My Mother was in ICU @ stanford during the time Jeri was there. I had to place a word here to say that they are truley a family covered by the grace of GOD. I will never for get the sounds of them singing praises to God as Jeri move into Gods precence. I am a christian but have never witnessed such faith in the face of such heart ache. We (all the families in the waiting room) morned the lost of such a beautiful women and the pain of such a wonderful family. I will never forget the strenght they shared with us all and will pray for them all. I did pick up some pictures that brady had been drawing and left in the waiting room I have placed them in my bible. Beautiful air planes. If some one in the family would like to have them I will send them. TO make this short this family blessed us all and encrease my christian walk and I thank them for who they are. and to Jeri mom God bless you my sister. I am sorry for your suffering and hold you close in my heart
Carrie Estrada <cestrada@vmcheath.com>
Visalia, Ca Usa - Sunday, September 28, 2003 11:42 PM CDT

To Jeri's family and friends,

A prayer for comfort and strength in this most difficult time. Also, a Thankyou for your courage and the inspiration to countless many....In Jesus' name,

AMEN.

The Hallmarks <bhallm@wt.net>
Tomball, TX USA - Sunday, September 28, 2003 10:05 PM CDT

I did not know Jeri, only through these posts - someone from her church family had asked for prayers for Jeri and her family before the surgeries on a forum we are both a part of. I am so deeply touched by Jeri's awesome life - she is someone I will never forget - she will be an inspiration in my life to always appreciate every moment we are blessed to have on this earth and to appreciate even more the love of God when He knows when it's time to join him in heaven and the faith it takes to do that.

Thank you Jeri for letting us know you and for being a presence in our lives - even though I've never even met you in person.
Lisa Cornish <linlacor@hotmail.com>
Redmond, WA USA - Sunday, September 28, 2003 12:53 AM CDT

We only knew you for a short while. But oh how God works thru other people in a supernatural way. Jeri, you will forever be with us. Your example of faithfulness to our Heavenly Father is something we will never forget. Daryl, I pray that you find comfort with your family in the same faithfulness that Jeri lived by. We love you all very much.
In Christ,
Dale and Angela Dentler
Crier Creek Family Campers

Dale Dentler <ddentler@houston.rr.com>
Houston, Tx USA - Sunday, September 28, 2003 10:51 AM CDT

There will me a viewing and a memorial service later this week (perhaps Wed. evening and Thurs) I'll update when there are more details. For all of Jeri's out of town family and friends, let us know how we can help you as you come into town. I know our Grace family would love to take care of you.. If you need a place to stay, a ride from the airport email me and we'll be happy tp help out. I know there are so many of you who love Jeri and I can't wait to meet you and remember Jeri and praise God with you!
Katie Dolan <katiedolan@earthlink.net>
- Sunday, September 28, 2003 8:23 AM CDT

Will someone in Texas from the church post service information when you find out something.

Thank you
Melda <mikenmelda@AOL.COM>
Panama City, FL - Sunday, September 28, 2003 4:39 AM CDT

Jaime, I did not mean to leave you and your family out. I know you share the grief in the 'loss' of Jeri, but I also know that you share in knowing she is with her Father. God bless you, Stephanie and the girls. We love you, Candy and Dean
Candy and DEan
Georgetown, Tx USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 11:50 PM CDT

My family has been deeply touched by Jeri's story and her strength. truly today my children came to understand the parable of the talents in a very tangible way. Jeri took the talents her master gave to her (her illness!) and used them to bear fruit for his kingdom. "well done, my good and faithful servant!" we mourn the passing of a wonderful woman, but rejoice in knowing that she is at peace and FULL OF LIFE before the throne of the Almighty. Praise be to God for his faithfulness and compassion. May God bring the peace that passes all understanding to Daryl and Brady and the rest of Jeri's family. We are praying for you all.
The Baumans: Beverly , Mark, Brian, Emily and Kelly
Beverly Bauman <beverlybauman@yahoo.com>
Katy, TX USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 9:01 PM CDT

Our thoughts are with each of you. May you find rest and peace through this trying time knowing that Jeri is free and watching over each of you!
Larry, Dell, Jeremy and Courtney (Fraze)
Jeffersonville, IN USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 8:43 PM CDT

To Jeri's family,

I know Jeri is in a better place and is free to run to her heart's delight. But, my heart grieves for our loss. It grieves for her family who also fought so hard with her. I did not have the privledge of knowing Jeri as long as many of her frineds, but she certainly touched my life .. and has left her footprints on my soul.

I pray the Lord gives you all peace and strength through the many months ahead. I pray in time the memories will give you much comfort.

My dear friend Jeri... thank you for your friendship. I love you.

Our deepest sympathy,
Love, Cindy and Michael Thilmony
Cindy Thilmony <footprintsCLT@aol.com>
Eustis, FL usa - Saturday, September 27, 2003 7:39 PM CDT

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Jeri. May God bless each of you.
Earl & Nancy Hammond <nhammond@sc.rr.com>
Myrtle Beach, SC USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 7:28 PM CDT

I was never able to meet you Jeri. I heard your amazing story yesterday in my new Bible study class for the first time. My heart was so sympathetic and my emotions were very strong while your story was being told. As I sit here and read your guest book, I only picture this great person who every one loved and admired!

Eight years ago I found out that I had to have a transplant. I often asked GOD why me? Why do things like this happen to good people and not to the people who make such horrible acts against others? Life is fast, furious and oh so precious. Your story is going to change me! I am committed to slow down and smell the roses, sit on the floor with my kids and play a game, take a bike ride with my family even if I just took a shower. Just simple things you can never get back. Your story will touch many forever and bring a lot of us back down to earth. My Life today is filled with activities that keep me busy and honestly out of control. Your story has really touched me and I wanted to take time to let you know even if I never met you. You will always be in my heart and I will pray for you and your family.

Michelle Rathmell
Houston, TX - Saturday, September 27, 2003 2:48 PM CDT

Sweet family, after hearing that we had "lost" our sweet girl I wept. Then Dean held me and started singing "Our God is an Awesome God, He reigns from Heaven above, with wisdom, power and love, our God is an Awesome God". I just wanted you to hear that in your hearts in the days to come. Our family loved every "moment" of Jeri. ...and we thank Him that He is an Awesome God. We love you, Dean and Candy
Candy and Dean
Georgetown, Tx USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 2:32 PM CDT

Brady, Daryl,Carolyn,Junny,Amy and Taylor, God took our sweetest Jeri this morning as an answer to all our prayers of her complete healing. I believe the last breath she took on earth was the first breath she took in Heaven. I believe that she looked into the face of God and she ran into the arms of her savior. Shall we never forget what Jeri did in touching our lives as she gave thanks and adoration to our God. We will see Jeri in paradise. Jeri,you have won the race! I love you.
Candy Delleney <usedalot@hotmail.com>
Georgetown, Tx USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 2:21 PM CDT

brady and daryl, i am so sorry about jery. i know she is in a better place now. Jerry taught me something really important in life and that is to never give up and keep fighting, and that you should take every day in your life and cherish it. she was such an example for me and such a fighter. she was such a servent for God, i will never forget her and remember that wherever you are she is still with you. i know that it will be tough to go on without her but remember phillipians 4:13 i can do all things through christ who strengthens me. i will keep you in my prayers
trent peroyea
katy, tx usa - Saturday, September 27, 2003 2:17 PM CDT

Daryl & Brady,
"The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9" We Love You, Richard, Barbara, Heather & Brandon
Barbara Vansa <bvansa@tlab.net>
Cameron, TX USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 1:46 PM CDT

Daryl and Brady, Family and Friends,

"The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace."

Daryl, the love of your life is now in total bliss with the Lord she loves so much, but I know that your heart is heavy with grief. Always know that you're in our hearts and prayers and though it will not be the same, there will be better days ahead.

And you will be reunited.

We Love you,

Rob, Lisa, Elizabeth, and Chelsea Emmick <remmick@msn.com>
Dallas, TX USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 1:02 PM CDT

Lord,
Be with Jeri's family during this time. Give them comfort, give them strength, give them your love.
In your son's precious name,
Amen
The Dodsons
Houston, TX - Saturday, September 27, 2003 12:19 AM CDT

Daryl and Brady

Our prayers are with you the see you through this hard time. We love you very much.
Love, Jennifer, Trey, Jordan, and Kobe <jennifer_ann_young@hotmail.com>
Cameron, Tx - Saturday, September 27, 2003 12:06 AM CDT

Thinking of an old gospel song this morning. Those of you who grew up in country Baptist churches might know it.

"What a day that will be
when my Jesus I shall see.
When I look upon his face
the one who saved me by his grace.
When he takes me by the hand
and leads me to the promised land.
What a day,
glorious day
that will be"

Melda <MikenMelda@aol.com>
Panama City, FL - Saturday, September 27, 2003 11:49 AM CDT

Daryl and Brady,

My prayers continue to be with you and to your extended family. The next days, weeks and months will be difficult, but I know that God will hold you and strengthen you when you are weak. As I said yesterday, I don't understand, but it's not for me to understand, just trust. That is easier to say than to do sometimes. I am thankful that we have to Holy Spirit to intercede for us when we don't know what to say. I will pray for HIS comfort to surround you.

All our Love,
Mike and Melda
Michael, Isaac and Zion
The Thorntons <MikeNMelda@aol.com>
Panama City, FL - Saturday, September 27, 2003 11:32 AM CDT

Praise God from whom all blessings flow, praise Him all creatures here below, praise Him among the Heavenly Hosts, praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Today is Jeri's homecoming, let us rejoice and be glad in it.

In Christ,
Marla A. Thomas <mathomas@houston.rr.com>
Katy, TX usa - Saturday, September 27, 2003 11:20 AM CDT

Jeri, I KNOW you can pull through....you are so strong!! Please God, help Jeri in this time of need for lots of strength!! I know you are there with her right now through every heart beat. I pray for her blood pressure to restore itself, and for some relief on Jeri's body right now. I pray for Daryl, Brady, Jeri's parents and siblings. Keep their spirits up, and be with Jeri in every way they can. Thank you, Lord, so much for allowing Jim to be there with her at this time!! I love you Jeri, and I am praying my hardest at this moment..........Blaire
Blaire Echols <bechols@ev1.net>
Houston, Tx USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 10:25 AM CDT

Dear family and friends,

It is with great sadness that I must report our sweet friend Jeri has gone to be with her savior and is looking into his smiling face. I have just recieved notification that Jeri has passed on. She is not in pain anymore and there is no doubt she is joyful to be with the Lord.

More information will follow as it becomes available.
Garrett Dolan <garrettdolan@earthlink.net>
Katy, TX - Saturday, September 27, 2003 10:21 AM CDT

Jeri, We love you and are pulling for you! You can do it! Keep fighting! You are constantly on my mind and in my prayers. Please be strong! We love you!!!!!
Lisa Hill <texashills@houston.rr.com>
Katy, TX USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 9:46 AM CDT

Jeri,
What an amazing testimony you,and your family are to all of us. All of you are in my prayers. Keep fighting!
God Bless you all, Jill Diehl
Jill Diehl <Jilldiehl@yahoo.com>
Katy, tx usa - Saturday, September 27, 2003 9:25 AM CDT

The church

JERI'S BLOOD PRESSURE JUST CRASHED. THEY CALLED JIM AND DARYL BACK AND THERE ARE 5 PEOPLE SURROUNDING HER BED RIGHT NOW SPEAKING LIFE INTO AND OVER HER. PLEASE JOIN WITH JERI'S PRECIOUS HUSBAND, PARENTS, BROTHER, AND PASTOR FOR THE MIRACLE OF LIFE!

BRENDA
Liz
- Saturday, September 27, 2003 9:18 AM CDT

URGENT: JERI'S BLOOD PRESSURE JUST CRASHED. THEY CALLED JIM AND DARYL BACK AND THERE ARE 5 PEOPLE SURROUNDING HER BED RIGHT NOW SPEAKING LIFE INTO AND OVER HER. PLEASE JOIN WITH JERI'S PRECIOUS HUSBAND, PARENTS, BROTHER, AND PASTOR FOR THE MIRACLE OF LIFE!

BRENDA
Cindy Smith
Katy, TX USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 9:17 AM CDT

Will be Praying for Jeri for----
BLOOD PRESSURE TO STEADY
DECREASE FLUID
KIDNEYS TO WORK
We will thinking about and praying for her family and for all of those, whose lives have been touched by Jeri.
Don and Jeanne Bork <jmbork@txcyber.com>
Bryan, TX USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 9:14 AM CDT

Jeri,
You, Daryl, and Brady are in our hearts and our prayers.
Amy Phebus & Family <aphebus@houston.rr.com>
Katy, TX usa - Saturday, September 27, 2003 8:51 AM CDT

The church:

THE DOCTORS ARE COMPARING WHAT JERI'S BODY IS DOING AS UNTO SLAMMING YOUR FINGER IN A CAR DOOR. THAT THE BLOOD WILL RUSH TO THAT AREA AND IT WILL SWELL AND THROB--THAT THAT IS WHAT HER WHOLE ENTIRE BODY IS DOING--EVERY ORGAN. FLUID IS BUILDING EVERYWHERE - IN HER ARTERIES, IN HER LUNGS. WE NEED TO PRAY FOR:

BLOOD PRESSURE TO STEADY
DECREASE FLUID
KIDNEYS TO WORK

Wanted to encourage you that a precious saint in Chicago called this morning (Mitch and Rob are there at SG Conf) and was driving into the church for a prayer meeting. She felt this overwhelming urge to call and pray for Jeri. She called the church and even though I've been trying to NOT answer the phone, I did. She pulled over to the side of the road, got the update, prayed on the phone with me for Jeri and for our prayer team (the church) to not grow weary. She said at 9 a.m. Chicago time their intercessory team was meeting to pray and that Jeri will be their focus!!! God is Himself waking up His people to pray.

Thank you saints--keep the faith~
Brenda
Liz Jok
- Saturday, September 27, 2003 8:12 AM CDT

UPDATE: Jeri is fighting and we are all right with her in prayer. Her organs and arteries are swelling from the effects of the surgery. Dialysis is helping some but they can't do too much dialysis because an effect of dialysis is that blood pressure will drop. There is fluid in her lungs that is affecting the amount of oxygen her body is receiving which is affecting everything. Please pray for her blood pressure to stabilize, for her lungs and kidneys to function and for the fluid in her lungs to dissipate.

Lord, we love you and trust you with our precious Jeri.

Cindy Smith <smith.krew@earthlink.net>
Katy, TX USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 8:09 AM CDT

I have had this overwhelming feeling since yesterday that there might be someone reading this board that does not have a personal relationship with Jesus. Knowing Jeri, I KNOW that she would want that person to KNOW him in a personal way. So here goes my best abbreviated explaination.

Jesus Christ is the son of God, sent to earth as a baby, to live on earth as a man. He experienced the world as we experience it. He felt emotions and pain, but through it all, he never made a wrong choice. He never sinned. For this reason, he was killed on a cross by those who did not understand. His death was a sacrifice for all of humanity. This was God's plan all along. To bridge the gap that seperates sinful man from God. Jesus was our perfect lamb. A sacrifice without spot or blemish. To be adopted into God's family and live an eternity in heaven, we MUST accept Jesus as the Savior of our lives. He is the only way to heaven.

There are many people on this web site that can tell you personal stories of how our relationship with Jesus has touched our lives. My personal testimony is WAY too long to type....but if you are interested, you are SO welcome to email me at the address below. A relationship with Jesus is a win/win situation. The Bible says that NOTHING can seperate us from his love. His love is Deep, His love is High, His love is long, His love is wide.

Jeri, you have made this decision and nothing can seperate you from HIS love.....I hope you feel it as we all continue to lift you up to the Father.
Melda <mikenMelda@aol.com>
Panama City, FL - Saturday, September 27, 2003 7:43 AM CDT

This came from the church:

UPDATE IS JERI IS ALIVE.

THEY HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO TALK TO THE DOCTORS, BUT A NURSE CAME OUT AND TOLD THEM HER BLOOD PRESSURE HAD DROPPED, BUT HAS COME UP SOME. ALSO, SHE'S GETTING PUFFY AND RETAINING FLUIDS, SO THEY ARE STARTING THE DIALYSIS NOW.

PRAY FOR HER BLOOD PRESSURE TO RETURN TO NORMAL AND FOR HER KIDNEYS TO WORK.

AS SOON AS THEY TALK TO THE DOCTORS, WE'LL KNOW MORE.

KEEP PRAYING!

Liz Jok
- Saturday, September 27, 2003 7:36 AM CDT

UPDATE JERI IS ALIVE.

THEY HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO TALK TO THE DOCTORS, BUT A NURSE CAME OUT AND TOLD THEM HER BLOOD PRESSURE HAD DROPPED, BUT HAS COME UP SOME. ALSO, SHE'S GETTING PUFFY AND RETAINING FLUIDS, SO THEY ARE STARTING THE DIALYSIS NOW.

PRAY FOR HER BLOOD PRESSURE TO RETURN TO NORMAL AND FOR HER KIDNEYS TO WORK.

AS SOON AS THEY TALK TO THE DOCTORS, WE'LL KNOW MORE.

KEEP PRAYING!

This is an email I got from Brenda Martin at 7:30 this morning.
Crystal Smith
- Saturday, September 27, 2003 7:35 AM CDT

Dear Jeri,

Tom and I just got up and I am at my PC checking for an update on you. Tom's first question is "how is Jeri?"

I saw an update and prayed for you and yours immediately. My PC in our study has become a frequent, if unlikely place for Prayer, in my daily life. We all love you so much, Jeri. I can feel you in my heart.

Dear God, PLEASE keep Jeri safe and warm and protected by your love and your grace. I know you love her in a special way because you have given her and us, through her, so many miracles. THANK YOU, Dear Lord, I love you, too!

I read your Wednesday, 9/24 update a lot. It is so special that we heard from you on the eve of your new life.

I love you Jeri, and so does my husband, Tom. We also love your wonderful family. All warriors and all God's special children.

Donna in Austin

Donna in Austin <donna@theballards.com>
Austin, TX USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 6:16 AM CDT

**UPDATE** It is 3:30 in the morning in California and the hospital called Daryl at the hotel to aks him to come in. They did not tell him why. It will take about 2o more minutes to get there. PRAY!!!! I'll update as soon as I know anything. We love you Jeri...keep fighting.
Katie Dolan
- Saturday, September 27, 2003 5:38 AM CDT

Dear Sweet Jeri,
I had a vision this morning of the entire earth surrounded by a glowing light. This light is the incense of prayer being lifted for you right now - worldwide. "May our prayers be set before you like incense." Ps 141:2a
We love you Jeri, and have taken our positions to stand firm and watch the deliverance the LORD will give you. And we stand the wall worldwide. I pray that right now, this very minute as you rest, Jesus Christ reveals Himself to you initmately, beautifully. That He sings you the "Jeri" song (He has one, you know), that you share a dance, and talk for hours. I pray His presence with you now is SO strong that you will spend the rest of your life leading others into that very presence. You, Jeri, will wake up more in love with Your Savior than you ever dreamed possible! I love you so much.
P.S. Danny said I could come visit you!!!!!
Karen Coolidge
Balikpapan, Indonesia - Saturday, September 27, 2003 2:42 AM CDT

Dear Jeri,

The whole Wiley family is praying for you. The boys come home from school and immediately what to know if there is an update. It the past 2 days I have shared your story with several friends, neighbors and loved ones. Every time someone stops me and says "lets pray for Jeri and her family right now" and we do. These same friends are calling me for updates. You are such an inspiration to all of us. We truly believe you are God's way of reminding us that prayer works. We love you.
Jane Wiley <Golagirl2@cs.com>
Houston, TX USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 1:23 AM CDT

Dear Jeri's family,
I've spent nearly an hour reading all the notes from people who's lives Jeri has touched. What a beautiful and deserving tribute to this child of God. Tonight, as I gaze at the stars, I feel such peace that you are all being held in our Father's arms. No harm will He allow to come to you and precious Jeri! I wish I had the words to let you know how she has touched all of us, but instead I will offer them to God so that He can deliver my message straight to her new heart. Carolyn and Junny, how I wish I could put my arms around you to give you comfort. As a mother, I share your emotions as you watch your child struggle to get well but more important, our Father knows of your suffering and He will not leave Jeri's side until she is completely healed. I thank Him for all that He is doing for each of you and I thank Him for giving her the miracle of a new heart. If there is anything I can do for you, I will jump at the chance. Meanwhile, I sit here with bended knees and bowed head, joyfully thanking our sweet Lord for being there with all of you. I love you all. Susan
Susan Hildebrand <hilde@granderiver.net>
Pearsall, TX USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 0:08 AM CDT

Praise God! He is so awesome! Jeri, he loves you so much. After reading the emails this morning about the second surgery and that your heart was beating on its own I began to get ready for work. I glanced in my backyard and saw all my pink roses blooming. I went out and cut several of them and took them to work in honor of your pink fingers, toes, and lips. Some of my co-workers commented on them. I told them your story and said, "So when you look at these roses today think of Jeri and praise God for his miracles." Throughout the day I noticed the tiny roses were beginning to blossom more and it make me think of God working in you, Jeri, to strengthen you, build you up, and give you pink fingers, toes, and lips. We love you so much and send you lots and lots of hugs. God is so awesome!
Barbara Oswalt
Katy, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 11:43 PM CDT

Dear Jeri -
All of your old neighbors and friends on Winlock Trace are praying and thinking about you. Keep up the fight!! We love you!! You are a miracle!!
Mark and Roseann Beerkircher <RBeerkircher@aol.com>
Katy, TX - Friday, September 26, 2003 11:36 PM CDT

Hi Jeri, I like this verse for you because you have so many people around the world praying for you. Literally, it is morning, noon, and evening as your brothers and sisters are lifting up petitions to God!

I'm praying that as your creator and "owner who wrote the manual", God will perfectly tune and balance those new organs with the rest of your body. God is glorified always, and may He show us His glory through your continued healing!! Father, thank you that you tend to the smallest and the largest details!

Psalm 55:
16 But I call to God,
and the LORD saves me.
17 Evening, morning and noon
I cry out in distress,
and he hears my voice.
18 He ransoms me unharmed
from the battle waged against me,
even though many oppose me.

God's peace to you, Jeri and also to your family!
Nicki Lamey <nlamey@houston.rr.com>
Katy, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 11:10 PM CDT

Jeri, You have overcome tremendous obstacles the last few days. I pray that the burden will be lessened during the rest of your journey to a full recovery. I pray that you have a restful night and that your kidneys are functioning properly by morning. Keep fighting! You have a lot of people pulling for you! I love you!
Lisa Hill <texashills@houston.rr.com>
Katy, TX - Friday, September 26, 2003 11:00 PM CDT

Jeri,

I am holding you close in my heart and in my prayers. We are all praying for you. Remember... Hope... Faith

Daryl, I know my husband understands the emotions you are going through at this time. He has walked through it himself with my transplant. Remember, take care of yourself. As a recipient myself I saw and continue to see how important our caregivers are to us. The transplant experience was an emotional roller coaster for the both of us. God graced us with his strength and with the strength of our loved ones. You are not alone. We are all here with you and your entire family.

Love, Cindy
Cindy Thilmony <footprintsCLT@aol.com>
Eustis, FL usa - Friday, September 26, 2003 10:30 PM CDT

Jeri and family. We are thinking and praying for you constantly. Like so many others I want to stay by this computer waiting anxiously for the next update. I know you feel our prayers! I thank Jesus for holding you in His arms and healing your body! I know I'll be talking to you soon! Love you all so!

Kara Brackin <karabrac@itexas.net>
Granbury, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 10:18 PM CDT

Jeri-God gave me this verse for you last night and we are STANDING ON HIS HOLY WORD. We claim it and believe it!
Psalm 86:1-13(NIV) "Hear O Lord, and answer Jeri, for she is poor and needy. Guard her life, for she is devoted to you. You are Jeri's God; save your servant Jeri who trusts in you. Have mercy on Jeri, O Lord, for she calls to you all day long. Bring joy to your servant Jeri, for to you, O Lord, She lifts up her soul. You are loving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all (esp. Jeri) who call to you. Hear Jeri's prayer, O Lord; listen to her cry for mercy. In the day of Jeri's trouble Jeri will call to you for you will answer her. Among the gods there is none like you, O Lord; no deeds can compare with yours. All the nations you have made will come and worship before you O Lord; they will bring glory to your name. For you are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God. Teach Jeri your way, O Lord, and she will walk in your truth; give her an undivided heart, that she may fear your name. Jeri will praise you, O Lord her God, with all her heart; she will glorify your name forever. For great is your love towards Jeri; you have delivered Jeri from the depths of the grave." Peace and rest in Him. Amen and Amen.
Cheryl Dent
Katy, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 10:04 PM CDT

Psa 34:7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
God, Jeri is a God fearing woman. Therefore, by faith I believe this verse is true for Jeri and she is delivered from ALL complications as a result of the surgical procedures and the new organs. Amen and Amen!

Alex Jok <joks@earthlink.net>
Katy, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 9:42 PM CDT

Jeri,

Continue to stay strong my girl! I know that your physical and emotional strength will allow you to jump these hurdles. We are here with you every step of the way!
We love You!
Amy Luczak <e5c4p3@fbcc.com>
Katy, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 9:42 PM CDT

UPDATE Jeri's kidneys are not functioning.They believe this is because of the stress of three surgeries in such a short period of time. If they are not functioning in the morning they will put her on dialysis. Her lungs and heart are good! She is jaundice but they think that may be because of the bipass machine. The doctors said that her body is very tough because it has had to adjust to functioning with such low oxygen levels for so long. They state that she is extremely critical and that she needs more miracles. Keep up the prayers, she needs them more than ever.
Katie Dolan
- Friday, September 26, 2003 8:14 PM CDT

Jeri,
Your spiritual and physical journeys are an inspiration to us all. You just wouldn't believe how much you're loved by all the Grace Fellowshippers! Hardly ten minutes goes by wihtout someone providing some kind of update. We all rush to our computers and answering machines upon return from anywhere, hoping to learn more good news about you. Tom and I and all the little "Hubsters" having been thinking and talking about you constantly. Little Claire, especially, sends her love to Brady. We all love you and can't wait to celebrate your return home.
Deb Hubble <Hubsters6@msn.com>
Katy, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 7:34 PM CDT

PRAISE & GLORY to our God. Indeed He is awesome. Even reading the forwarded mails bring tears to my eyes, it's wonderful just to be in this BIG family of God. He is faithful.Will continue to pray for Jeri.

Kosephine Kho
Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia - Friday, September 26, 2003 7:17 PM CDT

UPDATE** Jeri is out of surgery and eveything went well. Her chest is free of blood and the bleeding has stopped. Our ongoing prayer is that her body accept these organs as her own. That she continue to heal and be strengthened. After operating the doctors came out of the OR and said "you've got yourself a miracle here"...we knew that already!! Thank you God for protecting Jeri.
Katie Dolan
- Friday, September 26, 2003 6:30 PM CDT

Jeri, We love you and are praying for you. We can't wait to see you again.
All of our love,
The Madorskys
Houston, TX - Friday, September 26, 2003 6:25 PM CDT

Jeri, we love you and we are praying for you. So many people have been touched by you, not only now, but since we've known you. Your ways, O God, are holy. What god is so great as our God? You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.(Psalm 77:14) Keep Jeri and her sweet family safely in your care. In Jesus' name. Amen
Mary Elifritz
Calgary, AB Canada - Friday, September 26, 2003 5:00 PM CDT

What an amazing adventure our Father has taken us on thru our beloved sister Jeri! How can one not believe in the truth of our living God? For those of you that are inclined to donate blood, GFUMC blood drive is scheduled for Oct 19. Signups start this Sunday. I'm working with the blood center to confirm that Jeri will be able to use the credits from GFUMC. I will know by Monday. Just remember that you can give blood anywhere in her name. Every little bit helps. All praise and glory to Him! God bless.
Mike Kincaid <mbkin@earthlink.net>
Katy, Tx USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 4:22 PM CDT

Jeri, We love you and know you will fight every fight for strength!! I am so glad that your family is there with you, and your precious son and husband(I know you can feel their presence). We are all praying CONSTANTLY for healing and recovery from your past 24 hours of surgery. It is so unbelievably AWESOME how many people are praying/thinking/hoping/wanting all the best for you.......because you are THE BEST!! Thank you so much, Katie, for the updates(my kids are wondering why I keep looking at the computer every minute!!). I love you Jeri, and am thinking of you every second!
Blaire Echols <bechols@ev1.net>
Houston, Tx USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 3:52 PM CDT

UPDATE The doctors are going to operate to drain blood from Jeri's chest and to determine where it is coming from. The blood is not allowing her lungs to inflate completely. Jeri is still in critical condition and situations like this are going to come up in the course of her recovery. Pray that they are able to drain all the blood and determine the source of the bleeding. Pray for continued healing.
Katie Dolan
- Friday, September 26, 2003 3:24 PM CDT

Rejoice in the Lord always, and again, I say REJOICE!

Jeri,

I am THRILLED beyond words that all is going well, that you are winking and blinking and moving PINK fingers and PINK toes! :)

We will continue to pray for you to have rest as everything inside your body grows strong by the POWER OF HIS MIGHT! Hallelujah! We are praying for your body to accept those organs as its own.
I don't have to give you an adoption speech, but you know you can't get to heaven unless you are adopted into God's family. So I am praying for your "adopted" organs to be just like your own. (but working better!)
God is doing a mighty work through you sister friend, and how awesome to be a part of it!
I feel like David must have felt when he danced in the streets without his kings robes, in just about nothing but his underwear. Who cares what the world thinks? Our God is good!

Melda <MIKENMELDA@AOL.COM>
Panama City , FL - Friday, September 26, 2003 2:50 PM CDT

Thank you so much, Father, for showing your glory to us through Jeri. The miracles of the past 24+ hours are such a testimony to your existence and your presence. I praise you for the opportunity for sharing this awesome story of your love to those around me who do not know you. Surely, they can see you at work!

Please, Jesus, continue to give Jeri YOUR strength, YOUR peace, and YOUR comfort. I pray that she would feel your loving arms around her as she rests and recovers. I pray, Lord, that your hand would knit this heart and lungs into her body as if they were her very own. I pray for the family of the donor(s) and that they would feel some comfort from knowing what they have given.

I lift up Brady to you, Father. I pray you would put a hedge of protection around him and keep his little heart and mind at peace. I pray that he would feel your very presence holding him while his mommy cannot. You love us infinately more than we could ever love, and I pray that Brady would feel that in you.

Father, I pray that your spirit would fill Daryl to overflowing with your peace, comfort, strength, and love.

You are so faithful, God!
In Jesus' precious name,
Amen.
Krista Robbins <therobbins6@txucom.net>
Katy, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 2:50 PM CDT

Jeri - Dear Jeri - what an inpiration you have been - God is AWESOME!!!!!!!! You are in our prayers dailey and I think about you quite often. The Glory of God is with you we all love and miss you! Can't wait to have you back! God, I pray for everyone that comes in contact with Jeri and hope they will see the Glory he has touched Jeri with and bring themselves closer to you, God. Thank you God!
Lori, Scott, Makenah,Griffin & Brennah Cotner <loricotner@aol.com>
Katy, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 2:13 PM CDT

"A cheerful heart is good medicine - Proverbs 17:22" --- I give thanks to God for the new life he has given you. We pray that your heart and lungs continue to strengthen and may you enjoy a new beginning. God Bless Daryl & Brady. All of your family in Cameron, Texas are praying for you. We Love You!!! Love Richard, Barbara, Heather & Brandon
Barbara Vansa <bvansa@tlab.net>
Cameron, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 1:56 PM CDT

Dear Prayer Team,

Lisa Leggett wants me to emphasize to everyone not to stop praying. The doctors are saying this is a very very critical time for her. We must stay before our Father and join with our Great Advocate, Jesus, and pray for her to accept these organs, to rest as her body recovers, for her lungs to begin to do their job. Pray for all physical healing, acceptance, and strength to happen.

Let this be an encouragement to you as you war on behalf of our sister; Jim saw her and he said she is pink and looks good. That he began to tell her how everyone is praying for her, even staying up through the night, and she started to shake her head up and down. She heard and understood. Jeri's brother, Jayme, recorded Brady (who can't see Jeri yet) on a disk, and took it in to Jeri and played Brady's voice--Jeri tried to get up!!!!!! The doctors then began to reinforce to the family that this is such a critical time and that Jeri must rest. So...isn't that encouraging? Isn't that AWESOME! But, we're listening to the words of the doctors and agreeing...rest and recovery for Jeri.

Stop now and please pray for Jeri.

Lord, just like Ezekiel did, we speak to Jeri's body and say live again. Lord, put Your breath in Jeri, so that ALL MAY KNOW YOU ARE THE LORD. Strengthen her physical body, strengthen her heart and her lungs. Touch her Lord. Make her strong and whole. Continue to give the doctors great wisdom and insight. Rally all Your people to pray. In Jesus name, Amen.
Brenda
- Friday, September 26, 2003 1:40 PM CDT

What an encouraging day today has been. A group of Jeri's friends were praying last night and soemone asked if we were all organ donors. Now is a great time to be sure that those close to you know your wishes. Two strangers did that for Jeri and we are all forever grateful for their unselfish acts. There are so many people as precious as Jeri waiting for transplants. Talk about it today. I am writing "organ donor" on the back of my Tx driver's license in permanent marker. (not sure if I'm allowed to do that!) Also there is a blood drive at Katy Mills Mall by AMC this Saturday from 12-7.
Katie Dolan
- Friday, September 26, 2003 1:14 PM CDT

Jeri - Last night our home group had a ladies night out and how appropriate seven ladies would be together to hold hands and pray for such a dear, sweet sister at such a time. Each of our families have prayed for you along the way, but it was so special to see a circle of moms praying for another mom. We love you so much, and cannot wait to be reunited with you!
Crystal Smith <crystal@radocs.com>
Katy, TX Harris - Friday, September 26, 2003 1:13 PM CDT

Jeri - you are touching people all over the world with your faith and trust in God. People are praying like never before. People are trusting like never before. Jesus, through you, is calling his children and they are running to Him! We will not stop praying for you and we love you.
David and Jennifer Key
Katy, Tx - Friday, September 26, 2003 12:55 AM CDT

Just imagine how thrilled Daryl and Jeri's mom were when they saw her PINK for the first time ever! Praise God! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Marcia and Bob <marcia@vintagerosery.com>
Needville, TX - Friday, September 26, 2003 12:44 AM CDT

God, you who are the greatest healer, I thank you for your watchful care over Jeri in her hours of crisis. Help her to regain her health and be with her during her recovery. Strengthen her and keep her cheerful. Help her to bear with patience and fortitude whatever pain she may have. May she always be aware of your comforting presence and may Jeri always be thankful for your divine gift of life. Thank you God. Amen.

Don and Jeanne Bork <jmbork@txcyber.com>
Bryan, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 12:15 AM CDT

Jeri,
You are such a great insiration for everyone. Your face shines with Jesus all over it. You are a living testament that there really is a GOOD GOD and He is holding all of his children in the palm of his hand. Only God knows the true purpose He has for you but I know it is something GREAT. You have waited all your life to have the opportunity to experience life as everyone else and now you can. It will be a tremendous experience to be able to breath the air fully that God intended for us to breath. I can't wait to see your pink lips and fingertips. You are still in my prayers. God has truely blessed you and your family. Get well soon.
Stephanie Dickson <sdickson2@houston.rr.com>
Katy, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 11:50 AM CDT

UPDATE: Awesome news. Jeri is starting to open her eyes, wiggle her finngers and toes and is aware that family is with her. HER INTERNAL BLEEDING HAS STOPPED!! The doctors are very encouraged! Pray that her body will completely accept these new organs...that there is no rejection. That He strengthens her for the fight ahead. She is on the ventilator but that is part of the expected course. God is showing us step by step to trust in Him. He has Jeri safely in His arms. Lord we love You and trust You with our sweet friend Jeri.
Katie Dolan
- Friday, September 26, 2003 11:42 AM CDT

Dear Precious Father,
Please give Jeri and her family that incredible, unexplainable peace that goes far beyond our understanding. While her name is being whispered in prayer over and over again in the Your ear by believers who love her and are praying for her, may You sing a sweet song of comfort, joy and healing over her and her family. May the knowledge of Your holy presence fill the room where she is right now so that all who enter know You are God and You are Faithful. Lord be with all the nurses, doctors and specialists who are attending Jeri right now. Give them keen insight, wisdom and knowledge – make their hands Your hands – and that room a holy place. We thank you for your goodness, faithfulness and loving kindness through every situation in life.

Jeri, we haven’t seen you in years, but you are in our prayers. We look forward to hearing about all that God does.

Kaye & Randy Adams <Kaye_Adams@baylor.edu>
DeSoto, TX - Friday, September 26, 2003 10:08 AM CDT

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your doctors and nurses. May God continue to bless you all!
Amy Ford <amy-ford@tamu.edu>
College Station, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 10:03 AM CDT

You, your family, doctors and nurses are all in our prayers. There are many many people praying for Gods WIll. "Be still and know that he is with you".
Sharon Starr <gradadv@psyc.tamu.edu>
College Station, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 9:58 AM CDT

Jeri,
God is definitely steering your life down this road, and we know that His plans are above our understanding. But most importantly, we know His plans are perfect and best. How awsome to see and read the notes from all these friends! You have touched so many, and taken your faith in Jesus Christ right to their hearts. We are praying that God continues to use you in a mighty way for His Kingdom. We pray for your peace, health, and a quick recovery.
Chris and Mona Schultz <schultzteam@sbcglobal.net>
Dallas, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 9:13 AM CDT

Great and Mighty God, we know that You are in complete control of every situation. You know Jeri's every need, big and small, and we thank You for taking such good care of her through those around her! We are continually trusting and believing in You for Jeri's complete healing! Father, gather Jeri up in your lap and surround her with Your love and ours! Please do the same for her wonderful family! Jeri, we love you and look forward with great anticipation to having you back home!
Pam Whitfield <pam.whitfield@hotzehwc.com>
Katy, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 9:01 AM CDT

Lord Jesus, Thank You for Your overpowering presence in Prayer Life around Jeri, for Your message to her at the prayer rail. Thank You for Your presence these last hours. Jeri is a woman of great faith and You promised that "By your faith you are healed". I know that You will be with her every step of the way and we thank You and honor You. In the name of our sweet Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen

Brandee Standley <brahar2@msn.com>
Katy, TX 77494 - Friday, September 26, 2003 8:36 AM CDT

Jeri, God is Wonderful & Faithful!! He has been testing our faith, but we have put you in His Hands and we aren't going to take you back. WE BELIEVE IN HIS WORD. I know He is working miracles with your organs right now as I write this message. WE WILL SEE YOU IN KATY, TX. for Christmas. PRAISE GOD!!! WE LOVE YOU AND YOUR SWEET FAMILY.
Syble Tillman <syblekay@aol.com>
Houston, TX. U.S. - Friday, September 26, 2003 8:24 AM CDT

Jeri, The scripture in my devotional calendar today is: "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God,... Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." 1 Peter 5:6-7 How fitting! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jann London
Jann London <sjl3019@houston.rr.com>
Katy, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 8:09 AM CDT

Your love, oh Lord
Reaches to the heavens
Your faithfulness stretches to the sky
Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains
Your justice flows like the ocean's tide
I will lift my voice
To worship You, my King
I will find my strength
In the shadow of your wings

Praise you, Lord Jesus! Please continue to hold Jeri in your loving arms and give her strength. Please knit these organs into her body as if they were born with her. Continue Your good work in her. Father I pray that you would continue to fill her heart and her mind with love and praise for You that overcomes all pain and fear. Show your power, O Lord, our God!!!!

I pray that you would give Daryl and Jeri's family Your strength and YOUR peace. And I pray for Brady, Lord. Please protect and comfort him.

"Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; burst into song, O mountains! For the LORD comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones." Isaiah 49:13

Krista Robbins <therobbins6@txucom.net>
Katy, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 8:06 AM CDT

Jeri and family, We woke this morning after only a few hours of sleep to see a beautuful PINK and (I mean Pink)sunrise. The entire sky was pink. To me, it signified your new pink fingers,toes, and lips. GOD is so good. I know that you are exhausted, but you have weathered a great storm. God carried you through on angels wings. Your battle is not over, but just know that there are many many prayer warriors along with the leagues of Angels that are praying for you and lifting you up.!!! We are so proud of you for your faith and your perserverance.
Stacy Caster <caster4@earthlink.net>
Katy, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 7:39 AM CDT

Sweet, sweet Jeri,
God's love is filling the air and surrounding you and your family. Our prayers are with all of you. And great amounts of love. I am holding you gently in a warm hug.
God's peace be with you all, Mama Linda
Linda Alexander
Katy, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 7:35 AM CDT

Jeri,

On Wednesday I booked a flight to LasVegas NV to visit my mom but told Mark I tacked on a few extra days so that I could come and visit you. Then on Thursday morning we got the news about your surgery. We are praying that you are up around on Nov. 2nd so that I can visit with you even if it's through a glass window. I want to see God's miracle first hand.
Jane Wiley <golagirl2@cs.com>
Houston, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 7:11 AM CDT

Our Father who art in heaven Hallowed will be your name! You have heard our prayers. Thank you. You are on our side, Jesus. We will contiue to hope in you, Lord. By Your rightousness and power, we will soar on wings like eagles held by the hand of God. For the Lord is never weary. His ways are beyond our thoughts. We will trust in Him. We will rest on His promise and wait patiently. help us to wait while your mighty hand carrys us. Let your Holy fire continue to fill each one of us. Let your glory shine through each of us as we contiue to pray. We thank you Lord!! Contiue to restore Jeri to 100% and nothing shy of that. Give her family and her prayer warriors Your strength.
Liz Jok
Katy, TX - Friday, September 26, 2003 6:44 AM CDT

ALL PRAISE, HONOR, AND GLORY GO TO GOD AND GOD ALONE!!! JERI'S HEART IS BEATING ON ITS OWN!

PLEASE PRAY SPECIFICALLY THAT HER BODY COULD RECOVER SMOOTHLY FROM SUCH A SHOCK TO ITS SYSTEM, THAT THE INTERNAL BLEEDING WOULD STOP, THAT SHE COULD BE OFF THE VENTILATOR IN GOD'S PERFECT TIMING, AND THAT JERI'S BODY WOULD ACCEPT THESE ORGANS AS HER OWN!

GO TO GOD IN THANKSGIVING! ALL JERI WANTS IS FOR GOD TO BE GLORIFIED! GO SHARE THIS MIRACULOUS NEWS WITH EVERYONE YOU MEET TODAY! TELL THEM HOW GOOD OUR GOD IS AND HOW MUCH HE LOVES THEM!

JESUS, I PRAY THAT EACH AND EVERY PERSON THAT IS TOUCHED BY JERI'S STORY WOULD BE DRAWN TO YOU, THAT THEIR OWN HEART WOULD BE TRANSPLANTED WITH A HEART THAT LOVES YOU AND ACCEPTS YOU LIKE NEVER BEFORE!
JESUS SAID, "I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE. NO ONE COMES TO THE FATHER EXCEPT THROUGH ME. IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME, YOU WOULD KNOW MY FATHER AS WELL." JOHN 14:6
JESUS, I PRAY THAT EACH AND EVERY PERSON THAT IS TOUCHED BY JERI'S STORY WOULD KNOW YOU. KNOW THAT YOU ARE THE ONLY WAY, YOU GIVE US ALL THE TRUTH WE NEED TO HAVE COMPLETE AND TOTALLY ABUNDANT LIFE, NOT ONLY HERE ON EARTH, BUT FOREVER IN ETERNITY WITH YOU.

YOU SEE, FRIENDS, JERI IS IN A WIN-WIN SITUATION. IF GOD CHOOSES TO COMPLETELY HEAL HER HERE ON EARTH, WHICH OF COURSE IF OUR PRAYER, SHE GETS TO LIVE THE REST OF HER DAYS GLORIFYING HIM. IF HE CHOOSES TO TAKE HER TO HEAVEN TO BE WITH HIM, SHE WILL SPEND FOREVER IN ETERNITY IN A PERFECT, TEARLESS, WONDERFUL, EXCITING, JOYFUL PLACE! "FOR THE WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH,BUT THE GIFT OF GOD IS ETERNAL LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD." ROMANS 7:23
christi corbin
katy, tx - Friday, September 26, 2003 6:38 AM CDT

FATHER GOD. THANK YOU FOR YOUR MERCY.YOU ARE SOVEREIGN. YOU ARE WORTHY OF OUR PRAISE AND OUR UNWAVERING TRUST. THANK YOU FOR GIVING US THE DESIRE OF OUR HEART. BLOW YOUR SPIRIT THROUGH HER BODY. WE CONTINUE TO LIFT OUR FRIEND UP TO YOU.
NANCY PEROYEA
KATY , TEXAS USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 6:26 AM CDT

I praise you oh Father for showing your awesome power to us through Jeri. Thank you for holding her through the night. Continue to strengthen her body and give wisdom to the doctors over these next critical hours. I pray for a mighty band of angels to guard over the entire hosptial to keep the enemies of doubt and fear away from every person in the waiting room. Give an extra measure of understanding to little Brady and touch his young life to see your mighty hand. I also ask for a peace beyond all understanding for Daryl, that he can soon hold Jeri's hand and see PINK fingers! I also lift up Jeri's mother to you. As a mother I can not imagine God, but as a Father you can.....you have also watched your child hurt, and I thank you that YOU know how she feels. Please comfort her today. I pray these things in the mighty power of the blood of your son Jesus..... Amen and AMEN.
Melda (looking for a pink shirt) <mikenmelda@aol.com>
Panama City, FL - Friday, September 26, 2003 6:01 AM CDT

Dear Jeri,

Everyone from Houston Northwest has you in their prayers. We can't wait for you to visit us in person. May God watch over you and your new organs. Have you ever thought about what a comfort it is to know that God is always at work? 24 hours a day 7 days a week... he is with you! We love you!
The Dodsons
- Friday, September 26, 2003 5:41 AM CDT

UPDATE Praise God Jeri is out of her second surgery and her new heart in BEATING ON IT'S OWN. Here are the specific prayer requests
1)The second surgery was a big shock to her system. Pray for it to recover from that shock and that her internal bleeding would top. This is normal for the second surgery.
2)That her body would accept her new organs, that there would be no rejection
3)That she would get off the ventilator.
4) That Daryl would have renewed strngth for the day ahead.
God we praise you and thank you for getting Jeri through the night and ask for complete healing for Jeri today.
Katie Dolan
- Friday, September 26, 2003 5:37 AM CDT

My dearest Jeri,

I am in AWE as I watch a pray. It has been just over 24 hours since I received the phone that God has answered our prayers and sent you a pair of organs. Jeri, as I prayed God has reminded me of all the miracles that He has blessed you with. How He has been meciful. Yesterday, when I received notice that had to go back in for surgery, I was mad. I was confused. I was scared. My heart aches for your family, Jeri. The emotions I feel are nothing compared to what your famiy is going through. As I intercede for them, God reminds me that His mercy does endure. Jeri- It is AMAZING and WODNERFUL to see God's people in Grace, across the States and the nations pull together and pray. We don't understand why, but Jeri Noreen's mom when she shared her daughter's testimony of her struggles of four weeks and two surgeries... it helped to keep the faith and keep cheering.

Daryl, Brady, Jeri... when God has something good instore, the devil is right there trying to tear it apart. This battle is not easy because God is doing something great through you. We can not see what God sees. Nor can we understand.

Jesus, oh Jesus, you are an AWESOME God. You are the great I Am. Father God, there is none like you. We are tried and confused. As we intereced for Jeri and her family dear God, we repent for not being broken for you, Lord Jesus, we come, spiritually naked before you repepnting. We know that You are our Redeemer and that You live. We know that by Your stripes we are healed. We declare Jeri's healing. God, Job 26 says it all. Hear our cry oh Lord. Hear our cry. We pray that you lift Jeri and her family up and protect them with your wings. May they soar with you through this time. May they see and feel you carry them through this. Jesus, we cast the devil and schemes out in Jesus name. You say in Your word that at the name of Jesus that the demons feel. That the devil trembles. Father God, we pray that with this new day, we will be revived. Jesus, we pray , we pray dear Lord for healing. You knitted Jeri together in her mother's womb she is fearfully and wonderfully made. We declare your healing. We ask all this in your Holy and precious name.

Hey god, Your fast. I have not even sent this yet and another of your miracles has come ! Amen!! Thanks, God!
Liz Jok
Katy, TX - Friday, September 26, 2003 5:01 AM CDT

Prayed Psalm 86 for you tonight. Clung to v.11-13: teach me your way o Lord and I will walk in your truth. Give me an undivided heart that I may fear your name. I will praise you o Lord my God with all my heart. I will Glorify Your name forever, for great is your love toward me. You have delivered me from the depths of the grave.

We're up praying for you during the night--keeping watch. We're in my office and can't wait for you to get to sit with us soon. Brenda, Cheryl Dent, Cheryl Loveday, and Alisa.

P.S. Just got an email from Brian Smith-they're pulling an all nighter too!
Brenda Martin <bmartin@whatisgrace.org>
Katy, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 2:56 AM CDT

Jeri, You and your family have been on my mind and in my heart. I am amazed and awed by God when I think about how God has used your sweet, fragile little self to touch the hearts and lives of so many people. I know that my life has been forever changed by you. Praise GOD!!!! We are lifting you in prayer and know that God will complete the good work He started in you.
Krista Robbins <therobbins6@txucom.net>
Katy, TX USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 1:42 AM CDT

Jeri, Several of us women from Grace were together tonight and prayed for you: Stephanie L., Crystal S., Debbie H., Kris M., Maureen V., Pam S., and myself along with John L. Oh, Jeri, Daryl, and Brady, God has brought you this far -- and we know that He will continue to bring you through. Beth Moore taught in our Bible study last week that we so often don't understand God's timing -- but he does everything and TIMES everything for 2 words: GREATEST GLORY. He is working in your life to bring about the Greatest Glory for Him. Daryl and Brady and all the others there on site: just know that we are with you in one Spirit.
Emma Kirchhofer
Houston, TX - Thursday, September 25, 2003 11:50 PM CDT

Keep praying and keep the faith. It is now 11:30 p.m. in Katy, Texas and we just found out that Jeri will not be having surgery until 1:00 a.m. our time. The organs as of right now have not been taken from the donor, and still need to be sent over to Standford. So that is why there a postponement.

More as it comes.....

Katie Dolan
- Thursday, September 25, 2003 11:47 PM CDT

Jeri, Keep fighting! I know that God is giving you strength to endure this. You have had 35 years to prepare for this battle and I know you can make it! It's going to be a long night but we will all continue our prayers for you. I am there for you, Daryl, Brady and your families. I am thankful that your family made the trip safely to California to be with you. I know that you are surrounded by love and must surely feel the power of the prayers that have been lifted for you today. I love you. Keep up the fight!
Lisa Hill <texashills@houston.rr.com>
Katy, Tx USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 11:11 PM CDT

Jeri,

My prayer to God for you is similar to what Moses prayed in Numbers 14:11-17 where Moses pleaded for God not to destroy the disobedient Israelites because if He did, the nations who knew their history would see it and think that God was not a good and powerful God. Moses said, "The nations who have heard this report about you will say, 'The Lord was not able to bring these people into the land he promised them on oath; so he slaughtered them in the desert.' Now may the Lord's strength be displayed..." Moses wanted God to spare the Israelites so that His name would not be dishonored, but rather that His name would be glorified.

Although your situation is not the same as in Moses' day, we are still asking that God choose to heal your body so that His name would be glorified. We know that so many in the nation know your story and know that the Lord is your God, and so we ask him to glorify His Name, Jehovah Rapha, by displaying His strength and working a healing miracle in your life. As you said in your email, "All praise and glory to Him... this is God's big day." God, glorify your Name through Jeri!! Show all the hundreds of people who are watching what you can do in your mighty power. Jeri, we love you and are praying continually for you and your family!
Donna Newell <newelldk@juno.com>
Katy, TX USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 11:10 PM CDT

Please pray for Jeri's mother. In May 2002 my beautiful daughter, Amelia, had a heart-lung transplant at Stanford and we nearly lost her. She had to have two additional operations in which they opened her up to lift out her new organs and stop bleeding. Amelia was unconsious for nearly four weeks after that surgery and we watched her fight for her life. With the healing power of Jesus she recovered fully and is here in POrtland tonight praying for Jeri with every breath. Jeri can make it through these huge complications and with all of our prayers she will. Let us give some of those prayers up to Him for her mom, who brought Jeri into this world and tonight has to face some very scary places. My prayer, Lord, is that while you are there holding Jeri fast and strong through her second surgery, you will look also upon her lovely mother who trusts in you so fiercely. Send her your love, your courage, your peace and your faith. Let her know how many of us mothers love her as well and that we stand behind her tonight. As we go to bed (if we can) we will help her by keeping her beautiful daughter formost in our minds. Love to her family, Norene
Norene <gonsiewt@hevanet.com>
Portland, OR USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 11:08 PM CDT

Jeri,

You are such an inspiration and have a deep impact on every life you touch with your INCREDIBLE FAITH. You are in our constant thoughts and prayers. Daryle and Brady, may you find peace while you wait during this second surgury. Our prayers are with you.
Laura Hart <Lhartathome@hotmail.com>
Houston, Tx - Thursday, September 25, 2003 10:51 PM CDT

WE WAIT IN JOYFUL ANTICIPATION FOR THE MIGHTY WORK YOU ARE DOING THIS VERY MINUTE. GIVE THE DOCTOR WISDOM, GUIDE HIS HANDS, LET HIM THINK CLEARLY. DO NOT LET HIM GIVE UP. FIGHT JERI. GOD WE TRUST YOU. GIVE DARYL SUPERNATURAL PEACE. GIVE JIM YOUR WORDS TO MINISTER TO HIM. WE TRUST YOU GOD. LOVE NANCY

NANCY PEROYEA
KATY, TX USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 10:46 PM CDT

As was mentioned in a previous email, I've been pretty much living on this website today and email as most of you have.

A word of hope for all of you who, like me, are growing anxious as the hours pass: My brother works as a nurse on the transplant floor of Baylor hospital in Dallas. We've kept him up-to-date on Jeri's status and when he heard that they had found a second donor, his response was that this, in itself, is a miracle. He has never, NEVER heard of such a thing happening. Let us not lose hope. We are watching the Lord do for Jeri what doesn't happen for others. He is the God of the second chance!!!

Though this is good news, my brother reminds me that we need to pray for her like never before. 24 hours under anesthesia, not to mention the trauma involved in the surgery, is also something that doesn't happen often. But then again, we're talking about the same Lord who, if it be in His perfect will, could command her to rise and walk, completely healed. As we all know, but it bears repeating, "All things are possible..."

I don't know what I'm going to read on this board tomorrow morning - if I can sleep at all tonight - but I know that our Lord is sovereign and He is MOVING on Jeri tonight.

This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

In Christ the King,
Rob Emmick <remmick@msn.com>
Dallas, TX USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 10:08 PM CDT

jeri we love you and are praying for you each and every day. You are in good hands the Lord is looking out for you.
see ya when your all healed up/////.
DENNIS SATSKY <WWW.DSAT361@AOL.COM>
VICTORIA, TX USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 10:04 PM CDT

As soon as we received your urgent email today, Cody and I stopped what we were doing, held hands and prayed for you. Jeri, you are in the perfect hands of our gracious Father, our Creator. He is with you and Daryl and Brady. Feel our prayers and God's POWER!
We love you.
Gloria and Cody Hogue <gbdumas@aol.com>
Houston, TX USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 9:55 PM CDT

If I had a dollar for every time I have checked this web site today......

We are in Central time here in Florida and it is almost 10pm....time for the second surgery.

Jeri girl.... God is good, all the time, and all the time, God is good. I believe that even when I don't understand. So I am standing on that and praying all the more for you.

Love you my sister

Melda
The Thorntons <mikenmelda@aol.com>
Panama City, FL - Thursday, September 25, 2003 9:50 PM CDT

Dear Jeri,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. You have been on my mind all day today. I put in a prayer request at my church I have also told everyone I know to pray for you and your family. God bless you. You are in my constant thoughts and prayers!!
love,
Laura Mize
Laura Mize <lmize@houston.rr.com>
spring, tx - Thursday, September 25, 2003 9:04 PM CDT

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan, Ron, Jennifer and Brian Swanson
Katy, TX USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 8:56 PM CDT

Hii Jeri,

Greetings to you in Christ from Malaysia.

You might not know me but I know about your situation from Liz Jok. She is an old friend who used to be in the same neighborhood with me when the family was in Miri, Malaysia. This is the beautiful thing about knowing Christ. We might never see one another but in Christ’s Spirit we are there with you. We only have one faith and our trust is in HIM alone. My dear friend, be strong and have faith – Hebrew 12:2. “To have faith is to be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of the things we cannot see. It was by their faith that people of ancient times won God’s approval.” Hebrew 11:1 When you're in trouble, don't speak about how awful things are. Speak the Word. Say, " I am the heir of salvation. I am the heir of preservation and deliverance. In JESUS name I believe I am heal!!!! Hallelujah. There's power in the name of JESUS. AMEN.

Remember this. "Faith sees the Invisible, Believe the Incredible and Receiving the Impossible!!" and Faith is a response to God’s promise. AMEN. The place of helplessness is the place of great power when we get Christ involved. Remember the disciples when they were in the boat during the storm. When they started to get Christ involved. Christ calms the whole situation.

Be strong. All things that happened are for a purpose. Roman 8: 28

In Christ Jesus

Jacqueline & Mac Davies <jacqueline@wehaya.com.my>
Kuala Lumpur, Selangor D E Malaysia - Thursday, September 25, 2003 8:33 PM CDT

UPDATE They have found another set of organs for Jeri and are planning on operating at 10 PM CT. They still have to make the final determination of compatibility but the doctors have told Daryl that her chances of surviving without the new set of organs are almost 0%. The surgery will be quicker, about 5 hours but of course operating a second time puts a lot stress on her body. I will send an update when I get new information.
Katie Dolan
- Thursday, September 25, 2003 8:08 PM CDT

Jeri,

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike Luczak
Katy, TX USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 8:02 PM CDT

ALL of us are praying for the best of outcomes for the upcoming surgery. I got Kyle to get on for me and to find the website. we are all with you in spirit if not in physical body. we are also praying for the family that is donating so you can receive.
helen ivison and all the family members including my mother and syblings <helenivison @juno.com>
waco, tx mc lennan - Thursday, September 25, 2003 7:55 PM CDT

Prayers are being sent to you from Louisiana, and elsewhere in the world. I have contacted many people on your behalf and we pray for you, your family, and your many friends. God bless you all.
Stacie Lajaunie (a friend of Amy Luczak)
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 6:58 PM CDT

Prayers from Alabama. The Lord is so good. What a prayer team you have!
Shelia Pulliam (Melda Thornton's Mom) <gwennshe@aol.com>
Jasper, Al USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 6:12 PM CDT

Lord, we are using the jumper cables of prayer - Jump start her heart - in the name of Jesus!
Carol Ervin <cervin@echoranchbiz.com>
Atoka, OK USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 5:57 PM CDT

Jeri,
May God wrap his loving arms around you and your new organs. You are prayed for, you are loved! You are loved the most by your heavenly father! He is with you. He is the best doctor you could ever have.

The Dodsons
- Thursday, September 25, 2003 5:24 PM CDT

Jeri,

You and your family and friends are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Don and Jeanne Bork <jmbork@txcyber.com>
Bryan, TX USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 5:03 PM CDT

Jeri,
Donna Ballard sent me your web site and asked me to pray.
I am in a prayer group here in Austin and will lift you up to our loving Father.
Jeri, my mom sent this to me recently:
It has been said that the greatest growth in the Christian's spiritual life occurs during periods of darkness. How can this be so? How can any good come out of the most hideous horrors imaginable? First, hard times prevent us from thinking of ourselves as invulnerable. A hard fact of life is that we cannot do everything by ourselves: in fact, according to Scripture, we can do nothing apart from Christ. (John 15:5)
Second, life-shattering hardships cause us to fall at the foot of the cross with open, empty hands. God is not impressed with how much we can handle "on our own," rather, He desires us to come to Him utterly broken, realizing that He alone can restore our lives. (Psalm 51: 17)
Third, the darkest life is the one that is affected most by the light of Christ. Just as a single candle has tremendous impact on a dark room, so does the blazing light of Jesus illuminate our hearts.
I pray that Christ will comfort, heal you and take you to healthy high ground! He will!
Much love,

Nancy Regent <nregent@hoovers.com>
Austin, TX - Thursday, September 25, 2003 4:55 PM CDT

Jeri
Our prayers have been answered and you have your healthy organs. I wish we could all give you a piece of our healthy hearts to help your start functioning on its on. I know God has his arms wrapped around you. I hope you can feel all of our arms wrapped around you too, keeping you safe and warm. You've been in our thoughts and prayers all day.
We love you
Karen Vansa <kvansa@vvm.com>
Temple, tx - Thursday, September 25, 2003 4:23 PM CDT

Thanks Be To GOD!

Jeri, I talked with two of my ministers at Riverbend Church today. Once again, you have touched more lives with your faith, your courage and your grace. They are praying for you, along with your faithful prayer warriors all over the world. You and your family are such an inspiration to us all. You have touched the lives of so many. God heard our prayers.

We all love and admire you,

Donna in Austin

Thanks to Katie Nolan for entering an update at 2:55 pm.

Donna Delleney Ballard <donna@theballards.com>
Austin, TX USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 4:22 PM CDT

God be with Jeri like never before. Make this new heart strong and healthy so that it can pump on its own. PRAISE YOU, OH LORD! You are our strength and our refuge in a dry and weary land. All I know to do right now is to fix my eyes upon my Jesus and know that You are in control!
Jeri, I love you so, so very much and I thank my God that he gave me a friend like you!!!!! I can't wait to hold your hands and pray with you again soon!!!!!
Christi Corbin
Katy, TX - Thursday, September 25, 2003 4:22 PM CDT

What an amazing surprise to see the news when I got my e-mail today. We have been praying for your big day to come and continue to lift you up during this special day. What a joy it is to see the Lord's work in action.
Lisa & Ryan Hart <LMHTAMU@earthlink.net>
Houston, TX USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 4:07 PM CDT

Lord, thank you for holding Jeri so close, we join together and praise you for this miracle, plese grant wisdom beyond knowledge to all dr's, tech, pharmacists, and nurses.

Carol Ervin <cervin@echoranchbiz.com>
Atoka, OK USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 3:47 PM CDT

Jeri, I just logged onto the website for the very first time and I see Katie Dolan say "Jim L. is in California and new heart and lungs"...I thought I was in a time warp. Am at work and didn't know all this is happening today. Please God, have mercy on our sweet friend and bring all this to pass. Be a comfort, Lord, to the family and friends of Jeri's precious donor. In Jesus name, Amen.
Marla A. Thomas <mathomas@houston.rr.com>
Katy, TX USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 3:29 PM CDT

Just to pick up on what Katie just wrote, let's all cleanse those new organs with the Blood of Jesus, and any sin or chain of iniquity that was passed through those organs be cleansed, in the Name of Jesus! Also, let's pray that every cell, blood vessel, blood artery, tissue line up with Jeri's body and the Word of God!
Jana <janajames@comcast.net>
Fremont, ca - Thursday, September 25, 2003 3:23 PM CDT

I have heard from Jim L. who is out in California, that Jeri's new lungs are working well however her new heart is not pumping on it's own. Pray for her new heart, that it would start working. Pray for strength and peace for Daryl, Brady and Jeri's family as they wait with her.
Jeri I love you and know that God has this under control.
Katie Dolan
- Thursday, September 25, 2003 2:55 PM CDT

Do you all know this song?

"His strength is perfect, when our strength is gone.
"He'll carry us, when we can't carry on.
Raised in HIS power, the weak become strong.
His strength is perfect,
His strength is perfect."

That song has just been on my mind and I have been singing it this morning. Continuously thinking of you Jeri, Daryl and Brady and lifting you up to the Father to rec. his PERFECT strength.

Lots of love,

PS....I like the PINK idea....can we post pictures on this web site of all your PINK friends?? :)

Melda Thornton <mikenMelda@aol.com>
Panama City, FL US - Thursday, September 25, 2003 1:40 PM CDT

"it might be time" gave me tears & chills. You are such a strong lady and the way you express yourself in words is just amazing. You're contantly in my thoughts and prayers today, praying for a successful transplant. "A heart at peace gives life to the body. Proverbs 14:30" Love Richard, Barbara, Heather & Brandon
Barbara Vana <bvansa@tlab.net>
Cameron , TX USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 1:35 PM CDT

Jeri and Family,

We are thinking about you and your loved ones. Amy and I prayed for you yesterday in Motherwise Bible Study and then she called us last night to say she was heading out to see you this morning. We are praying for you!
Love,
Tony and Carrie Dodson
The Dodsons
Houston, tx - Thursday, September 25, 2003 12:51 AM CDT

Jeri --

Jeri we are praying that Jesus continue to wrap his wonderful arms around you and keep you safe. We can't wait to see you with your strong, healthly organs! You are so PRECIOUS!! Daryl and Brady - We pray for peace while you wait... Love you, Stephanie, Chris, Cody & Christine
Stephanie M. Janak <sjanak@hwullp.com>
Victoria, Tx USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 12:51 AM CDT

Jeri,
All of us at the preschool want you to know that you and your family are in our prayers. We share in your journey and know that God will bless you with his graces. Jann
Jann London <sjl3019@houston.rr.com>
Katy, TX USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 12:42 AM CDT

I have an idea...No matter where you live, wear pink (this is the color finger nails and toe nails that Jeri will have with a healthy heart) this week for Jeri. GFUMC..wear pink to church on Sunday!!
Wendy Thomson <Wendyt@houston.rr.com>
Katy, Texas USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 12:38 AM CDT

Jeri,
I am so excited to hear the news!!!! Soon you will be pink, yay!! I will be praying for you, I know that you will get through this. You are such a strong woman. I am here for you and your family for anything, whenever you need it. Love You!!!! Amelia.
Amelia Gonsiewski <amelia_rosie@yahoo.com>
Portland, OR USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 12:33 AM CDT

Love and Prayers from Florida.

Mike, Melda and "da boyz"
Melda <mikenmelda@aol.com>
Panama City, FL usa - Thursday, September 25, 2003 12:33 AM CDT

Jeri,
I don't think I have ever seen one person touch so many hearts like you have. I am in awe as to the number of people that are praying for you. There are people all over the WORLD! We are praying for you. "God now we ask that you please bless Jeri's heart (literally) like she has blessed ours." I'm in a pink shirt for you today! We love you!

Wendy Thomson and family <Wendyt@houston.rr.com>
Katy , TX USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 12:15 AM CDT

Jeri,
We love you so much! This is incredibly exciting! I can't wait to see you pink! Remember what the pastor said at Jubilee? I will remind you when you get to Texas.

RhondaBell <rhondaraybell@yahoo.com>
Katy, TX usa - Thursday, September 25, 2003 11:40 AM CDT

Dear Jeri,
You may not remember us, but we moved to Centennial Glen shortly before you relocated. Amy Nimtz and Tanya Weston have been kind enough to send us updates on your amazing journey so we can continue to keep you in our daily prayers. May God have His loving arms wrapped around you as you are in surgery today - I pray that he be with Daryl, Brady and your family while they wait for the surgery to be complete. We look forward to updates on your site - God Bless!
Mary, Robert , Nikki & Maggie Welch <m1welch1@swbell.net>
Katy, Tx USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 11:02 AM CDT

Pastor Rick Nance-Love United Methodist Church
Jehovah Rapha the Lord God that heals is ever present and even now in conrol of this situation in Jeri's life.
By corporate prayer and the power that we have in agreement, we thank our God in advance and in anticipation of this glorious outcome. He was wouded for our transgression, bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His stripes we (are)healed.
Rick Nance <slowly@txucom.net>
Katy, Texas USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 11:01 AM CDT

I just heard that Jeri's heart and lungs are out and they are putting the new ones in about now. Everything is going well up until now..keep praying.

Jana <janajames@comcast.net>
Fremont, ca - Thursday, September 25, 2003 9:43 AM CDT

Dear Jeri,

Do know that I will be praying for your surgery. You have a beautiful spirit. When you recover and come back to Texas, I would love to meet you and be your friend. God loves you and we all bless you.
Dian Tan <dianhong@aol.com>
Katy, Texas USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 7:54 AM CDT

Sweet Jeri, "The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms." Deut. 33:27 Heavenly Father, we know that You are with Jeri, her family and the team at Stanford. You are strong to save, we pray that Jeri rests between Your shoulders, hold her during this time. In Jesus name, Brandee and Harry
Brandee and Harry Standley <brahar2@msn.com>
Katy, TX 77494 - Thursday, September 25, 2003 6:16 AM CDT

Jeri is officially in surgery. It probably started about 30 minutes ago, and will last up to 12 hours. When I left her, her spirits were high, and she was excited. If I hear anything else, I will post it on the website.
Jana <janajames@comcast.net>
Fremont, ca - Thursday, September 25, 2003 5:47 AM CDT

Jeri,

Praise God! HE is our provider!! I claim Ps. 23 for you!
I can't wait to hear the other miracles God does!! It is so AWESOME!
In His Never failing love,
Liz
Liz Jok
- Thursday, September 25, 2003 5:00 AM CDT

If you live in the Houston area and would like to join Jeri's church family in lifting her, Daryl, and Brady up in prayer, please come join us at Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church on 2655 S. Mason Road in Katy. Our sanctuary will be open all day. You are welcome to come and stay as long or as little as you can! We are so excited for our sweet Jeri and can't wait to see God glorified in her!!!! Jeri is in surgery right now. Daryl and Brady are flying out of Houston at 6 a.m. and I'm sure the rest of her family are either with them or not far behind!
Christi Corbin <brentandchristi@earthlink.net>
Katy, TX - Thursday, September 25, 2003 3:53 AM CDT

Go God Go!!!! We praise you for your perfect timing and praise you for who you are! Be glorified Oh Lord! Take care of our precious Jeri. We trust You and thank you for who you are not only in Jeri's life, but in ours as well!
Christi
Katy, TX - Thursday, September 25, 2003 3:09 AM CDT

Jeri, I just got off the phone with you and although I am exhausted, I can’t go back to sleep. I am so excited for you and am praying so hard.

I wanted to update the email about how I met my friend Jeri. Jeri and I met when we both joined a Cinco Ranch playgroup when Brady and my Hannah were little babies. Jeri and I clicked from the beginning. I knew that there was something special about Jeri. We talked every day because as new moms we had lots of baby questions. Jeri taught me about patience and trusting God. Jeri has been a great friend to me. She prayed with me prior to the birth of my second child when my priorities were not quite right. I had never had a friend do that before, it was special and very memorable. Jeri is also my reality TV buddy. She was always willing to discuss all of the interesting trivia about latest reality TV program (Survivor being the best, of course!). Jeri has also been there during the toughest times in my life. She was there for me when my Dad passed away in 2000. She supported me and gave me a shoulder to cry on! She arranged childcare and fought rush hour traffic to attend my Dad’s viewing in north Houston. Her effort meant a lot to me! I was sure glad that she made the effort. She was also there for me when my Mom began dating soon after my Dad’s death. I was on a path to become estranged from my Mom. Jeri saw which path I was on and through her support and love, helped me change directions. Jeri was very careful not to criticize what I was doing; she just put other options out there for me. Thank you, Jeri.

Although Jeri and I don’t talk as often as we once did. Her friendship is precious to me. I know that I can trust her and count on her to be there for me.

Jeri, I love you and I am praying so hard for you! I can’t wait for you to get back to Houston! I am going to hold you to your 100 days in California……See you soon, my friend! You take care! I love you!

Lisa Hill <texashills@houston.rr.com>
Katy, TX USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 2:28 AM CDT

Dear Prayer Team,

We've learned that it is almost a certainty that Jeri Paholek will receive a new heart and lungs through surgery very soon, possibly beginning late tonight, Wed., Sept. 24 or early tomorrow, Thurs., Sept. 25. What we do know is that there is a match and Jeri will be the one to receive the gift of this heart and lungs.

Let us join in prayer for the person who is making this gift for our precious Jeri -- and for his or her family.

We thank the Lord that He has brought Jeri to this moment for which she has hoped and prayed, and we ask and trust Him, the Great Physician, to work through her surgeons and all who assist in doing their finest work to accomplish this transplant of a new heart and lungs for Jeri. And we pray that God will prepare her body to accept these new organs right away, with little or no rejection problems occurring after surgery or in the days, weeks, years ahead. And for His healing and comfort in her recovery time.

Dear Lord, We ask You to remove any fear from Jeri and Daryl and Brady and all her family and her church family and just replace it with complete faith and trust in You -- and with Your peace that passes all understanding. We hear Your very words to her now, Jesus: "Don't be afraid; just trust me." (Mark 5:36)

Thank you for Your word: "Fear not, for I am with you. Be not afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." The RSV says: "I will uphold you with my victorious right hand." (Isaiah 41:10)

And we thank You for Psalm 91:14-16: "...with long life will I satisfy you and show you my salvation."

You have heard, dear God, that it is Jeri's desire to bring glory to You with her whole life. Thank You for shining through her and taking good care of her. We love You and trust You. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Grace Fellowship UMC
Katy, TX - Thursday, September 25, 2003 1:07 AM CDT

Jeri, Just got the news that the time may be NOW! I pray that God will see you through and that you will feel His physical presence with you in the hours and days ahead. You may have heard of our BIG rainstorm here on Sunday. As we were leaving church I saw Daryl and Brady scampering umbrella-less through the rain and I thought about you missing them. We will continue to trust God's timing that it will be sooner rather than later that you will be past this and reunited with them!
Emma Kirchhofer
Emma Kirchhofer <ekirchhofer@houston.rr.com>
Houston, TX USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 1:02 AM CDT

Jeri, I am so proud of you! You have worked so hard to get to where you are right now. You and God make an awesome team. I see His hand in this every step of the way. My faith grows stronger watching Him work in your life. I'm not sure what to do with my self while I sit here in Texas and wait to hear if it's a go...all I can do is pray and know that God is in control. I love you and will be out to see you as soon as I can. I love you sweet Jeri.
Love KK
Katie Dolan
- Thursday, September 25, 2003 0:50 AM CDT

Hey Jeri!
Sorry to hear about your cold. I'm {Rob} just getting over one as well. I know you miss Daryl and Brady and we're praying for you and for them. Separation from loved ones is the hardest of all. You said that you've had a lot of time to sit and think about things and I was doing just the same earlier today. I was thinking that if I were in your position I would probably be asking the Lord "Why am I doing THIS kind of ministry??? What kind of ministry is this???" But I realized that even though we haven't seen you since Maria's wedding, just knowing what you are going through has brought our whole family closer to the Lord. Your situation is constantly teaching us how precious life is and how tenuous it is. And most importantly, that we all rest in the Lord's hands. That's quite a ministry for you! Now we're praying with Matthew 21:22 in mind where the Lord Himself tells us: "...If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." Well, we're praying for your safe and speedy journey to a full recovery with the utmost belief in the power of the Lord and of His mercy and His lovingkindness. Stay strong, stay sweet, and stay close to the Lord. Our thoughts, wishes and prayers are with you always!
In Christ,
Rob Lisa, Elizabeth, and Chelsea Emmick
Rob Lisa, Elizabeth, and Chelsea Emmick <remmick@msn.com>
Dallas, TX USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 10:43 PM CDT

Hi Jeri! It was sooo great to talk to you for so long lastnight. Goodness, it has been too long since we've done that! Keep doing great and trusting God! We're all ready for you to come home! I love you so much! You are amazing!
I love you, I love you, I love you!
Amy
Cypress, TX - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 3:15 PM CDT

Hi Jeri,
My name is Angie, a good friend of Liz from Malaysia. I am not good in putting my feelings in words but I really want you to know that my family and I will always have you in our prayer. Keep up your faith in God for He will not fail us. Amen. We will continue to uphold your situation on this side of the world.

Love Angie Gan
Angie Gan <gan5133@pd.jaring.my>
Ampang, Selangor Malaysia - Monday, September 22, 2003 11:28 AM CDT

Hi Jeri,

You don't know me but Liz Jok told me and several of her friends in Malaysia about you. I just want you to know that we in Malaysia, across the globe, are praying for you, too. Be encouraged and hang in there!

Because He first loves,
Siao Yen

Siao Yen <ghseng@pc.jaring.my>
Miri, Sarawak Malaysia - Monday, September 22, 2003 3:44 AM CDT

Hello up there Jeri!

I'm just writing to let you know that there are people praying for you frrom down here, Southern Brazil.

We know that everything is going to be well with you. Just keep trusting our good Lord Jesus Christ during this hard part of the road...

We love you and wish you well,

Helio Cesar Alves
and Grace Chapel - Londrina - Brazil
Helio Cesar Alves
Londrina, PR Brazil - Sunday, September 21, 2003 9:45 PM CDT

Dear dear Jeri, there is nothing like the peace that comes from being prayed for. PLEASE take a deep breath and feel the deep peace from all the prayers for you. This must feel like the test of fire - I know God will give you victory as we give Him the glory. You are a miracle and we love you. Keep reminding yourself that you may be away from your guys right now - but think of all the wonderful fun you will have for so many years and remind yourself that this time will seem very short when you look back at it 10 years from now. Praying for you now and 10 years from now.
Carol Ervin <cervin@echoranchbiz.com>
Atoka, OK USA - Sunday, September 21, 2003 8:32 PM CDT

Jeri, we attend church with Amy and Taylor, so you don't know us, but we keep ourselves updated about how you are doing. You are an amazing testimony...to stay so focused on Christ and God's will and deal with this for your whole life!!! We have 2 little girls who are 3 and 1 and it makes my heart just break for you when I read about how much you miss your son and husband. I pray for God's peace within you, and His love to surround you and uplift you, especially in those low times. Keep it up. You will never know how far and how many lives will be touched and changed forever by you.
Vernon and Cherish Buel <cbuel@ev1.net>
Houston, TX USA - Sunday, September 21, 2003 4:01 PM CDT

Hi Jeri!! Girlfriend, Praying for you daily. I too want God to hurry up and bring you back to Katy. As I prayed, He just reminded in His time that if He hurrys then things would not end up the way He wants them.
Sing, Jeri. Sing, Jeri. It will help you focus. Somebody on the worship team shared a testimony today. He thought the reason God put doors on cars and showers was so others could not hear how bad he sang. Jesus, loves to hear you praise Him( not matter how awful we sing). Right now, I know it is hard, but songs help. I saw Mr, Cox today in church and thought about how hard it would be to sing. If it ever gets too hard or the moments that it is, just close your eyes and listen to someone else praise Him. He will bring you back to the place of the most high. He loves us so much Jeri. We don't understand the "whys" in life... but I swear, you are a modern day female Paul, (that would make you a Paula??) Keep running the race.
We will keep you and your boys in our prayers(cheering you on). If you send an address, I will send you my favorite praise tape. :) Well enough rambling. It is a rainy day... good day for sleeping! I took a nap, so it is time to be a mom again! My deepest sisterly love to you!!

Liz Jok
- Sunday, September 21, 2003 3:21 PM CDT

THANKS for todays Greeting from Stanford. It's good hearing from you. I know you miss Daryl & Brady, and they miss you to. We all miss you. I hope your "All I want for Christmas" comes true very quick. We pray for this everyday. "The prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well. James 5:15" Love Richard, Barbara, Heather & Brandon (I would like Daryl & Brady's mailing address)
Barbara Vansa <bvansa@tlab.net>
Cameron, TX USA - Sunday, September 21, 2003 1:51 PM CDT

Jeri,

Hello sweet friend. I know I have not written in a while.. but you are always close in my heart and in my prayers. I know the "waiting" is difficult. I remember times when I also said "hurry up God" while I was waiting for my transplant. I also wanted the most perfect organs for me and knew that I had to trust God's time not my time. God was so good to me and gave me a wonderful heart and lungs. The wating was worth it. Don't give up hope. Remember you will walk to the satellite dish. When you feel unsure... wear the "Transplant Games" shirt I gave you. Think of the possibilities. It will happen. God is good. He has a plan for you. Remember... Hope, Faith, Relax, Breathe.

Love you, Cindy
Cindy Thilmony <footprintsCLT@aol.com>
Eustis, FL usa - Sunday, September 21, 2003 1:03 PM CDT

Jeri, It is so good to hear that you are "loaded and ready". Your are always on our minds and in our hearts.
Darlene Jenkins <djthemom@aol.com>
Katy, TX USA - Sunday, September 21, 2003 0:56 AM CDT

Jeri, I have been keeping up with your news because of the prayer team e-mails. I pray for strength and success for every step of your care. I don't know if you remember me, I'm Christina Foley's sister. She is waiting for you to return so you guys can watch Dane & Brady play. We read in one of the updates that a nurse had taken the computer you were using, do you have a need for a laptop? We have one that I can send to you. Be well, be strong.
Jennifer Jones <GoJonesHome@yahoo.com>
Katy, TX USA - Saturday, September 20, 2003 9:28 PM CDT

Jeri,

Amen! That was my prayer. I really feel that this is the best opprotunity to bring you home the soonest. Jeri... we will continue to pray for you. God loves you!!!
Liz Jok
- Saturday, September 20, 2003 6:17 PM CDT

Jeri,
Hey, kid! I know you must be shocked to hear from me; it's been a while!
HelynKaye has been forwarding email updates for a couple months, so I've been keeping up with you and praying for you.

Hey, you remember that night in Fairfield that you and HelynKaye came to the office and we talked and prayed, and cried, and prayed?
Remember, God was not finished with you then, and He is not finished with you, yet. Your attitude and spirit are an inspiration to many, —more than you know!
Hang in there. Keep the Faith. Walk with God and trust Him. He always does everything right, and He's NEVER late.
I love ya', and I'm praying for you.

Wayne
Wayne Ramsey <wramsey@mac.com>
Bogata, TX USA - Saturday, September 20, 2003 2:41 PM CDT

Hi little Jeri! You are doing so awesome! Keep your heart and mind on Him! I love you and miss you more than anything!

Amy
Cypress, TX - Friday, September 19, 2003 2:53 PM CDT

Jeri,
I think of you and pray for you often. I just read your latest update; you have a difficult decision to make. But keep your heart and mind open, and the answer will come. I do feel for you; you continue to have so many hard decisions to make. Just remember that you are not alone.

It was wonderful to hear that you had such a good time last weekend with Daryl and Brady. We just keep praying for the time when all of you can be together again -- the time will come.

Continue to take care of yourself.
Pam Jeske
Houston, TX USA - Friday, September 19, 2003 8:35 AM CDT

Jeri,

We received your package back in the mail today. So sorry it didn't make it to you. You must of been out of the hospital when it arrived. Will try again. Just read your update. We will definitely be praying God's leading for this new option. It sounds like a good opportunity, something I'm sure the Doctor's would not suggest without considerable thought and evaluation. God has placed you in such skillful hands. My heart aches for your longing to be with Brady and Daryl. Jesus can handle this for you as well. Brady and Daryl look just great though, of course they miss you! We all do. Talked to Sherri Vereen and am going to send her your website. She was very interested in all that is going on and is in prayer for you as well. Do you have a CD player? God's timing is perfect. "Thou wilt shew me the path of life." Psalms 16:11
"Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows."
Matthew 10:31
Love - Midge
Midge Zak <michaelandmidge@sbcglobal.net>
- Thursday, September 18, 2003 10:30 PM CDT

Hello Jeri,
Just a quick note to say I'm praying for you. I know it is God's will for you to be with your little boy. I think of you often and especially when I'm having a trying day. You are such an inspiration to me!!
Maria Brown
Lone Tree, CO USA - Thursday, September 18, 2003 8:46 PM CDT

Dear Jeri,
It was so good to talk to you today. I hope I helped you with your decisions. Everything always sounds so horrible when you read and hear about it, but once you go through it, you realize, "hey, that's doable, maybe not pleasant, but doable"!
Hang in there and don't worry, "You'll get yours soon!" :O)
Marcia Roenigk <marcia@vintagerosery.com>
Needville, TX USA - Thursday, September 18, 2003 7:05 PM CDT

Dear Jeri,
I met a lady yesterday, while at my nail salon, named Norma. She was wearing this cool T-shirt that had a picture of Snoopy, a lot of bones, and D.O.G. printed on the front. On the back it read, Depend On God. We struck up a conversation about the truth of that statement. She told me about her friends’ son that had a kidney transplant and was recovering, exceptionally well. So, I told her about you. She got out her notebook that she keeps with her at all times, where she lists prayer needs, and added you to her daily prayer list. WOW! There are so many wonderful people waiting to be discovered.

I am so glad you had fun with your family.

Gob Bless You!

Donna in Austin

Donna Delleney Ballard <donna@theballards.com>
Austin, TX USA - Thursday, September 18, 2003 5:55 PM CDT

Dear Jeri,
We are so happy you are doing well. We keep you and your family in our prayers. I've run into many people at Williams Elem. who are all following your progress. Congrats to Brady on a wonderful start to kindergarten! Let me know if they need any peanut allergy info.

Cris Casey Bowden <cbowden@houston.rr.com>
Katy, TX USA - Thursday, September 18, 2003 2:02 PM CDT

Jeri,
Thinking of you and praying for you!
Love,
Lori Webster
Lori Webster <lwebster2@houston.rr.com>
Katy, TX - Wednesday, September 17, 2003 10:14 AM CDT

Hi Jeri,
This is your cousin Danny Ivison. I just wanted you to know that we are praying for you. I know that God is awesome and that nothing is impossible for Him. He has been so good to me during my battle with cancer so far and I know He will continue to sustain me. I can see him working in so many people's lives today. I just praise Him for who He is and for his grace.

I pray that you will sense His presence in your life constantly. I pray for peace for you and your family. I pray for healing for you in the name of Jesus. amen

God bless you Jeri,
Danny
Danny Ivison <divison@ntmedia.net>
Ennis, TX USA - Wednesday, September 17, 2003 8:50 AM CDT

Hey girl! so glad you got to be with your precious ones for the weekend! I know that must have been awesome for you! We're still lifting you up...we love you!
Helyn & Sheldon Williams
Fairfield, TX - Wednesday, September 17, 2003 7:51 AM CDT

Hello - Jeri I am so glad to hear your visit was wonderful. I think about you all the time - not to mention my discussions with God about you. You are so precious and full of so much love. I know that God is pouring into you as we speak. His grace and mercy are MORE than sufficient to sustain on this journey. Not just sufficient, but MORE than sufficient. Reed and I send you much love and I pray you are filled with HIS overflowing JOY. LOVE ya - Alisa
Alisa Phillips
Katy, TX USA - Tuesday, September 16, 2003 8:58 PM CDT

Hi Jeri,my prayer today is that God will give you His peace in the waiting - rest knowing He is in control. I'm glad you are able to get out and get some Son :)
Carol Ervin <cervin@echoranchbiz.com>
Atoka, OK USA - Tuesday, September 16, 2003 8:11 AM CDT

Hi my dear friend! I was thinking about you this afternoon, and was SO glad to hear an update from you. It sounds like paradise you are living there.....fresh fruit, cool weather, outdoor markets, and gardens! I am so glad that you are feeling better, and are able to get out in that California air. I hope that you had a great visit with your hubby and little angel boy - I know they were VERY glad to see you! I will keep updated through your journal entries(how wonderful this is), and just wanted you to know I was thinking of you. Wish I could be eating fresh fruit in the Cali sunshine with you! Take Care and love you, Blaire
Blaire Echols <bechols@ev1.net>
Houston, Tx USA - Monday, September 15, 2003 4:15 PM CDT

Hi my sweet friend - I sitting here thinking of you and your sweet face. I long to give you a warm hug. It sounds wonderful the fruit and gardens. I saw Daryl and Brady at the Birthday celebration. They look good. I am so glad you got to see them this weekend what a wonderful time I am sure you all had lots of loving. I know God is carrying you. I miss you and love you lots. Alisa
Alisa Phillips <ranphillips@pdq.net>
Katy, TX USA - Sunday, September 14, 2003 11:44 PM CDT

Read your "Home Away from Home" Thursday, September 11th. It's great hearing from you. Being able to get out of the hospital and house every now and then has to make a big difference on your emotions and health conditions. Hope you, Daryl & Brady have a great time this weekend being together again. I know they miss being away from you as much as you do from them. Ya'll all take care and God Bless. "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstanes" 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 --- Love, Richard, Barbara, Heather & Brandon
Barbara Vansa <bvansa@tlab.net>
Cameron, TX USA - Saturday, September 13, 2003 1:53 PM CDT

God's morning to you, Sweetheart. You started my day off perfect with your update and how wonderful it is to hear from YOU. I know that means you are feeling better. Yes, the fruit is from the Garden...try the strawberries...in fact, send me some. You know I was thinking and praying about you the other day, and I thought "God hears your name over and over and over again day after day". What a sweet thought. Stay outside as long as you can..it lifts our hearts to think of you becoming stronger. Tell your mom and dad, Daryl and Brady that we are praying for them as well, and that Grandmommie says a special "hello" to Brady. The only bad thing thing about California is that it's not in Texas. We love you and I'd send a funny joke if I knew one. You're still my favorite! Love you, Candy
Candy <usedalot@hotmail.com>
Georgetown, Tx USA - Saturday, September 13, 2003 8:39 AM CDT

Precious Jeri its me Kellie Paden from Crier Creek. I just want you to know how much all your updates inspire me and draw me closer to our Lord and Savior. You amaze me and I know your faith is ministering to so many. I want you to know that I am faithfully praying for you and when ever I see the color pink I think of you and smile.
Blessings
Kellie Paden
Kellie Paden <padens777@aol.com>
Coppell , TX usa - Friday, September 12, 2003 9:14 PM CDT

Dear Jeri,
It was nice to see an update from you! The fruit sounds fabulous and so healthy. Touring God's beautiful landscape in CA must be giving you renewed peace and appreciation for all HIS wonders. You are one of HIS best!
I know you will have a wonderful weekend with your husband and son. Aren't little boys so adorable? My youngest grandson is 7. It makes me so happy/sad to see how big and smart he is getting every day.

Love from Austin,
Donna
P.S. When I tell people about you, I finally decided to tell them you are my "niece-in-law".

Donna Delleney Ballard <donna@theballards.com>
Austin, TX USA - Friday, September 12, 2003 2:08 PM CDT

Hello Jeri! Just wanted to drop a note from Cody and Christine. They pray each day that God will provide you with your new heart soon. And both of them have come home from school (more than once) and mentioned that they have included you in their daily prayers (when the teachers give them the opportunity to pray for someone or something special). And you definitely qualify as SPECIAL! I know God is devouring those precious prayers from the kindergarteners and second graders at Our Lady of Victory -- you know they come straight from their hearts!! God bless you and keep you...Love, Stephanie
Stephanie and Chris Janak <sjanak@hwullp.com>
Victoria, Tx - Friday, September 12, 2003 8:13 AM CDT

Good grief.....this is the last post, ReALLY.... but I just wanted everyone to know that I CAN spell.... that last entry was to say, "POST" pictures, not MOST pictures,
(I think it's too early in the morning here!)

4:20am in California..... I hope you are sleeping!

Love,
Melda
- Friday, September 12, 2003 6:25 AM CDT

hey.....I noticed the web site has a place to most pictures, have someone do that for you. I would love to "LOOK" at you when I pray. (and I would love to see how BIG Brady is now too!)

Love,
Melda <mikenmelda>
Panama City, FL - Friday, September 12, 2003 6:24 AM CDT

Jeri,

Have a wonderful weekend with Daryl and Brady.
Ian't California grand? We DO miss the weather and the produce you mentioned, as well as OUR awesome church there. Not many places that you can go to church in your flip-flops!

Love and prayers,

Melda <MikeNMelda>
Panama City, FL - Friday, September 12, 2003 6:22 AM CDT

Jeri,
Today is Stephen's 15th birthday - I remember when he was Brady's size. I know you are looking forward to when you and Daryl will celebrate Brady's 15th birthday. May God's peace be on you and your future.
ps: still claiming Jer 33:3 for all Dr's, nurses, and techs.
Carol Ervin <cervin@echoranchbiz.com>
Atoka, OK USA - Thursday, September 11, 2003 9:55 PM CDT

Jeri, We attend church w/ Amy and Taylor. Just wanted to let you know you are in my family's prayers and thoughts. Amy keeps us updated w/ all that is going on. You are so blessed to have such an awesome and supportive family. Stay strong!
Tiffany Pate <tif@patefamily.com>
Houston, TX US - Thursday, September 11, 2003 3:22 PM CDT

Jeri,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We have asked all of our adoptive families to add you to their prayer list. God is awesome! Keep your eyes on HIM!
we love you, sara, cindy and susan at new life
New Life Children's Services <nlcs@sbcglobal.net>
Houston, Tx usa - Thursday, September 11, 2003 10:37 AM CDT

Hey Jeri! It was so wonderful to hear your sweet voice a couple of Sundays ago! You sounded like you were standing right there in the front of the sanctuary like you have before. We are standing with you in prayer! Thank you God for being a Healing Father for Jeri and for providing in so many wonderful ways for her! And for Daryl and Brady! We glorify you for your work in Jeri's life! We love you Jeri! Love, Kim Mullican from Grace Fellowship
Kim Mullican <klmullican@earthlink.net>
Katy, TX USA - Thursday, September 11, 2003 9:14 AM CDT

Jeri,
As you know Candy told our FOLD group (Fellowship of Loving Disciples)about your progress, especially the O2 sat numbers - way to go God. I remember when Carter would have his O2 sat checked with asthma but his never approached what you live with. Take care of yourself and we look forward to seeing the new you back in Texas.
Love
Dean
Dean Delleney
Georgetown, TX USA - Wednesday, September 10, 2003 11:21 PM CDT

Hi Honey, this is Candy. I'm so glad to hear of your improving health. God is so good! I know your birthday was on the 2nd, but because of the lack of computer skills, I couldn't even send you a FREE birthday card! But happy birthday anyway and I'll keep trying how to figure out to send you a "late" birthday wish. I'm going to an excercise place called 'Curves', it's a place for fat people who want their fat to look curvey. (Every day the kids call to ask me if I went that day) Anyway, I decided to start going there because when I sat on the floor I had to crawl over to a piece of furniture to get up. I'm sure it will help me to get up by myself and to get around the first bend of the race track when we race, but after that, I know you will take the lead and win! Looking forward to YOU coming home. I love you...you're my favorite.
Candy <usedalot@hotmail.com>
Georgetown, Tx usa - Wednesday, September 10, 2003 2:27 PM CDT

Hi Jeri,
I hope that everything is going great for you in San Francisco. I hope that you are feeling strong snd calm. Let me know if you need anything. Love you, Amelia.
Amelia Gonsiewski <amelia_rosie@yahoo.com>
Portland, OR USA - Wednesday, September 10, 2003 1:31 AM CDT

Jeri, just found the website and have been reading the entries. My goodness, what an inspiration you are to so many folks...Hearing your strong voice on Sunday was such a joy to us all...You know how GFUMC can be so full of the Spirit at times that it makes your heart swell...we were all in prayer for you and that was a wonderful sight and an awesome feeling to be one of so many in tune with God! Just got the update on your call for prayer for the fever so wanted to let you know many have already been on their knees in response! You are being severely missed in your physical presence at GFUMC but your spiritual presence is very strong. We love you and can hardly wait for the news that you have received your gifts and are in the process of healing! We want you back home... Fishers Home Group is keeping you in constant prayer and all send their love. God's blessing on you.
Mike Kincaid <mbkin@earthlink.net>
Katy, Tx USA - Tuesday, September 9, 2003 10:56 PM CDT

Hello sweet friend. I'm glad to read you're feeling better and having some fun. The bay area is a beautiful place to see. So much diversity. So much one can see. I was amazed on how much I was able to see "before" transplant. I often told friends that if I had to "be stuck" somewhere, this was a nice area to be "stuck in". Holding you close in thoughts and prayers. Remember.... Hope... Faith... Relax... Breathe. Love you, Cindy
Cindy Thilmonoy <footprintsCLT@aol.com>
Eustis, FL usa - Tuesday, September 9, 2003 10:51 PM CDT

Dear Jeri,
On Sunday, Aug. 31, it meant so much to all of us at Grace Fellowship to hear your voice and telephone conversation with Pastor Jim over the sound system, during the worship service! Hundreds of us were praying for you at that hour and continue to do so.
In the current sermon series we're learning that our main purpose is to glorify God -- and the ways that works out in every area of our lives. I mention this because I have heard you say many times: "This is not all about me. I just want to bring glory to God with my life." Well, you are doing just that, dear friend. You are!
You're a gift and an inspiration to all who know you. And we all think so highly of Daryl and Brady as well.
Still praying Psalm 91:14-16 for you: "...With long life will I satisfy Jeri and show her my salvation."
Waldo joins me in sending our love and prayers,

Dixie Leggett <lwleggett@pdq.net>
Houston, TX - Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:38 PM CDT

Hey Jeri! Sounds like you are getting settled. Just wanted to let you know our Sunday School class, Bridges, is praying for you also. You are always in my thoughts. Hurry and get back so we can be neighbors!
Suzanne Sansom <smsansom@msn.com>
Soon to be Katy, TX - Tuesday, September 9, 2003 1:54 PM CDT

Jeri, I haven't seen you in a couple of years but even so, Amy has done a good job in keeping me informed of your progress and blessings. The church I attend has been praying for you as have I. I think of you and your family often. Keep showing that perfect smile I know you have.....
Dustin McCarver <dmccarver@hotmail.com>
Corsicana, Tx 75110 - Tuesday, September 9, 2003 7:30 AM CDT

Hi Jeri - It is ALisa just checking your stuff out. I love you!
Alisa Phillips <RANPHILLIPS@pdq.net>
Katy, TX USA - Monday, September 8, 2003 10:20 PM CDT

Hi, Jeri: I'm a friend of your mom and dad's in Bryan. I'm so glad that the website has been created as I have greatly missed your mom's updates about you. You are so blessed to have such a special family! Please know that we at Central Baptist in Bryan pray constantly for God's will in your life. You are an inspiration! And soon you will be home with your husband and son enjoying all the wonderful things God has to offer in this life. Tell your mom hello for me. God bless you!
Beverly Lightfoot <beverly@txcyber.com>
Bryan, TX - Monday, September 8, 2003 11:21 AM CDT

Hey Jeri...Seth and I had a great time on our roadtrip with Daryl and Brady to College Station. Brady and Seth get along so well. They laughed together and had a great time playing Nintendo in the car and just being boys. Although he was a little shy at the game, Brady was excited to see your Dad. He told me at dinner that he was "going to get to see his Papa." Daryl showed me where you two were married...that was pretty cool too. Take care and the Key Family is praying for you. God Bless.
David Key <thekeyfamily@houston.rr.com>
Katy, TX - Monday, September 8, 2003 11:00 AM CDT

Sweet Jeri, you are being prayed for by the International Christian Fellowship of Balikpapan, Indonesia. I am picturing us together, holding hands and praying in the "Cry Room."!!! "For I know the plans I have for you...." Thank you, Jesus for taking care of our Jeri!
Karen Coolidge <dkcoolidge@indo.net.id>
Balikpapan, Indonesia - Monday, September 8, 2003 3:43 AM CDT

Jeri, I just read Amy's update for Friday, September 5. So glad the move to your cousins went well. Sounds like you're doing good. I talked to Margaret & Bobby over the weekend. They said Brady was very excited to see his dad last weekend. I know they miss not being with you, but life calls for many wonders. "The Lord blesses his people with peace. Psalm 29:11" Love Richard, Barbara, Heather & Brandon
Barbara Vansa <bvansa@tlab.net>
Cameron, TX USA - Sunday, September 7, 2003 3:53 PM CDT

Hi Jeri. Just wanted you to know that I'm thinking about you and praying for you. Have fun with Rhonda.
Kris Madorsky <madorskym@ev1.net>
Houston, TX - Sunday, September 7, 2003 1:51 PM CDT

Hi Jeri!

I am a grad student at a clinic where your mom works. I have been praying for you and your family and am continually blessed by your testimony. I hope one day I may have the opportunity to meet you.....in perfect health!
Mariella Lane
College Station, TX - Sunday, September 7, 2003 1:44 AM CDT

Jeri,
My name is Sandra Ackley. I am one of your Mother's Eldorado Classmates. I just wanted you to know that you and all those around you are remembered each and every day in prayer by me and my AGAPE Sunday Sch class. We will be Praising God for the good news this week. We thank Him for the priviledge of praying for you all.
Love to you all.
Sandra
Sandra Ackley <bobsandra@aol.com>
Haughton, LA USA - Saturday, September 6, 2003 7:53 PM CDT

Hey Jeri...Happy Friday! Hope your week was awesome and that you are settling in at Jana's. I miss you. Daryl is doing a great job as a kindergarten dad. Have a super time with Rhonda.
KK
- Friday, September 5, 2003 4:24 PM CDT

Hi Jeri, It was so great to hear your voice in church last Sunday. There is a whole lot of praying going on for you!!! We miss you and we love you. GOD IS GOOD!
Martha MacRae <mgmacrae@earthlink.net>
Katy, TX U.S.A. - Thursday, September 4, 2003 7:35 PM CDT

Dear Jeri,
I am praying that your transition to your cousin's home goes very smoothly. A friend sent me this quote today. I thought you would like it.
"I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen, not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else". C.S. Lewis
Love,
Donna in Austin
Donna Delleney Ballard <donna@theballards.com>
Austin, TX USA - Thursday, September 4, 2003 4:47 PM CDT

Hi - Jeri - I so appreciate hearing from you and am praying daily as the emails come in.
Carolyn Sissom <csissom@houston.rr.com>
Katy, Tx. USA - Wednesday, September 3, 2003 9:28 PM CDT

Hey Jeri,
I have kept up with your progress through Jan & Carrie. Your wonderful faith will get you through anything. Just like Brady your determination is a great quailty of yours.
I want to have lunch with Brady @ Fielder. Let me know if this is ok. I miss him!!!!
Connie Becnel <cabntx@hotmail.com>
Katy, Tx usa - Wednesday, September 3, 2003 8:14 PM CDT

Hello Jeri,

I am Melda Thornton's Mom, in Alabama. She told me about you a couple of weeks ago. I just wanted you to know that people in Alabama are praying for you. God always makes a way for his children. Love in Christ, Shelia Pulliam
Shelia Pulliam <GWENNSHE@AOL.COM>
JASPER, AL USA - Wednesday, September 3, 2003 5:00 PM CDT

Jeri,

Happy Birthday...just one day late! Sorry! Hope you had lots of smiles and laughter on your big day. Gant and I think about you guys often. Tell Daryl we said "howdy".
Amy Austin <aaustin@dialaccess.com>
The Woodlands, TX USA - Wednesday, September 3, 2003 4:17 PM CDT

Dear Jeri,

Happy Birthday to you. Just wanted you to know that we are all praying for you each and every day. Our Philip always leads Grace at dinner time and makes sure he includes you and your family. He always asks for new organs and a safe surgery for you, and he ask God to put a sheild of protection around you and your family. I also wanted you to know that we love you.

The Wiley Family
Jane Wiley <Golagirl2@cs.com>
Houston, TX USA - Wednesday, September 3, 2003 8:10 AM CDT

Jeri,

Hello from sunny (and hot) Florida. I am so thrilled to rec. this website for updates. I have been praying and wondering..... the last update I recd. was short from Cindy and Sara at New Life.

ANYWAY.....I hope you had a wonderful birthday yesterday! I wish we were still in CA so I could come and visit you! I am praying that the Lord will fill your room with hope and peace and his overflowing love as you wait for his GLORY to be revealed through you.

Love and miss you LOTS!

PS....sure wish Brady could come over and play trains!
Melda <MikenMelda>
Panama City, FL USA - Wednesday, September 3, 2003 6:48 AM CDT

Happy Birthday Jeri!!!!,
We haven't written in awhile, but you, your family, your friends, and your medical team are constantly in our thoughts and our prayers. We all look forward to the next time when we can see you! May the Lord Bless You and Keep You!!
In Christ,
Rob, Lisa, Elizabeth, and Chelsea Emmick
Rob, Lisa, Elizabeth, and Chelsea Emmick <remmick@msn.com>
Dallas, TX USA - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 9:57 PM CDT

Jeri - Happy Birthday!!! I was able to help Daryl with the move yesterday - it was great seeing him and Brady again. We will take good care of them while you are in California. Hope you had an awesome day. By the way, if you are missing a few boxes that had A&M stuff written on them, I have no idea where they are at :) Luckily I had my lucky burnt orange marker with me during the move - the Longhorn looks really good on the side of your dresser - you will Love IT!
Mark Bell <mark4822@yahoo.com>
Katy, TX USA - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 8:36 PM CDT

Jeri,

Wishing you moments of joy knowing that your birthday is today. Moments of smiles and pleasure and cheer. Moments to treasure each day of the year.

Happy Birthday!!!!
Don and Jeanne Bork <jmbork@txcyber.com>
Bryan, TX USA - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 8:27 PM CDT

Happy Birthday!!!! I am so glad to hear that things are going well! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Suzanne, Walt, Brette & Whitney & ? (due 3/22/04)
Suzanne Sansom <smsansom@msn.com>
Houston, TX usa - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 6:58 PM CDT

Hi Jeri. I love you and miss you so much. You are awesome. My verse today is from Psalms, "Set me free from this prison, that I may praise you!" I wish I could be there with you today. Hang in there. You are touching so many lives-- even my family members who are not believers! I love you and miss you so much.
Rhonda Bell <rhondaraybell@yahoo.com>
Katy , TX usa - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 4:21 PM CDT

Just wanted to let you know we're praying for you and thinking of you.
Steve & Liz Croghan (Christi Corbin's Parents) <croghasm>
Katy, Tx USA - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 3:33 PM CDT

Happy Birthday and apologize to Daryl. I was on the phone with Darren, a child on my lap and another phone ringing! Remember the preschool setting? Jann
Jann London <sjl3019@houston.rr.com>
Katy, TX USA - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 3:23 PM CDT

Jeri, just wanted you to know that you, Brady, and Darren are in my prayers. Mylea asked about you. Can't wait until I run into you again at an Aggie game!
Jann London <sjl3019@houston.rr.com>
Katy, TX USA - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 3:20 PM CDT

Happy Birthday To you! Happy Birthday To you! Happy Birthday Dear Jeri Happy Birthday to you!!! I hope you are having a wonderful day and I will be popping in on you on thursday to see if you need anything. My mom and I will be there with Jonathan. I pray each and everyday that your organs get there soon . Who knows maybe you will have an unexpected birthday present waiting for you tonight. I hope hang in there and I will see you thursday. God Bless :)
Paula : Your transplant friend :)
Oakley, Ca US - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 3:10 PM CDT

Happy Birthday - Birthday Buddy!!!! Thinking of you today, and wishing you a VERY happy b-day. Just rest well, and know that the organs that you need will be there SOON. Keep your spirits up, as you always have, and everything will be fine. Wish I could give you a great big birthday hug......take care, my dear friend.....love you, Blaire
Blaire Echols <bechols@ev1.net>
Houston, Tx USA - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 2:42 PM CDT

Dear Jeri - Happy Birthday to you! It's cloudy and rainy in Katy today, but warm and sunny in our hearts when we think of you! Saw Daryl in the hallway this morning taking Brady to school - he is a wonderful dad and you are blessed! We love you and are praying for your whole family!
Jennifer Key <thekeyfamily@houston.rr.com>
Katy, TX - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 2:39 PM CDT

Jeri- keep your head up, we are holding things down in TX for you. Drank a cold one(or two) at the Chicken for you this past Saturday. stan

ps Ben says HI!
Stan Bludau
- Tuesday, September 2, 2003 2:02 PM CDT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...WE WERE AT SCHLITERBAHN YESTERDAY WITH THE HOWARDS AND THEY WERE TELLING US ALL ABOUT YOUR ADVENTURE THERE LAST YEAR...JIM CARRYING YOU! WE PRAYED FOR YOU AT DINNER! THERE WILL BE A TIME SOON WHEN YOU WILL BE TELLING US TO HURRY UP :) lOVE YA, WENDY
wendy thomson
- Tuesday, September 2, 2003 1:37 PM CDT

Happy Birthday Jeri. Had Brady over last week and he had lots of fun playing with Scotty. We are praying that you get new organs soon!
Kip Thomson
- Tuesday, September 2, 2003 1:15 PM CDT

Hi Jeri-

Just wanted to wish you a HAPPY 35th BIRTHDAY!! You are in prayers and I am so excited to read that you are feeling better!! Have a Great Birthday!

Love- Tisha (Perriraz)
Tisha White <tishawhite@sbcglobal.net>
Frisco, TX Denton - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 9:57 AM CDT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! GOD IS SO GOOD!!! I pray his strong peace be on you this day, that you have great rest, and that you feel the peace of being lifted up in prayer.
Love
Carol
Carol Ervin <cervin@echoranchbiz.com>
Atoka, OK USA - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 9:48 AM CDT

Howdy Jeri! Hope you had a wonderful birthday! We continue to pray for you. I know that Jesus has his arms so tight around you and he will never let go... Tell Amy and Taylor thanks for the daily updates! We are just waiting to hear that the organs are here! Lots of love...Stephanie, Chris, Cody and Christine
Stephanie Janak <sjanak@hwullp.com>
Victoria, Tx USA - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 8:44 AM CDT

Happy 35th Birthday Jeri!!!

I wish you were here in Texas so we could celebrate, but since your not, we'll have a BIGGER party next year for your 36th.
I'm so happy to hear your feeling better.
Your always in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you.

Karen Vansa <kvansa@vvm.com>
Temple, Tx - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 8:37 AM CDT

Happy Birthday, Jeri! I'd sing but it might disturb your peaceful demeanor. :o)
Praise GOD for giving us your story, your strength, your family, your wonderful medical team and your faith. I feel honored to know you!

You are loved in Texas.

Donna in Austin
Donna Delleney Ballard <donna@theballards.com>
Austin, TX USA - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 7:39 AM CDT

My Dear Jeri,
Hoping your 35th BIRTHDAY is filled with WONDERFUL surprises!!!
LOVE YOU!!

Sandi Nitcholas & crew
Fairfield, - Monday, September 1, 2003 9:30 PM CDT

Hi Jeri! I just wanted to say that i have been thinking about you and that you are in my prayers, just stay strong and things will work out. I love you.
Brandon Vansa <vansa_07@yahoo.com>
Cameron, Tx. - Monday, September 1, 2003 3:14 PM CDT

HAPPY 35th BIRTHDAY Jeri, We Love You !!! May God Bless You with a good day. Love Richard, Barbara, Heather & Brandon
Barbara Vansa <bvansa@tlab.net>
Cameron, TX USA - Monday, September 1, 2003 3:11 PM CDT

Jeri,
Happy "Early" Birthday. Each birthday is truly a celebration. A gift. Wishing you a wonderful birthday and many more to come. I know many of your friends(me included) and family will be hold you close in their hearts and in their prayers on your Birthday. Eat lots of Cake. :-)

Love, Hugs and Prayers.... Cindy
Cindy Thilmony <footprintsCLT@aol.com>
Eustis, FL usa - Monday, September 1, 2003 12:22 AM CDT

Dear Jeri,

Happy Birthday Eve!

Psalm 9:2 I will give thanks unto the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all Thy marvellous works.

Love,
Donna
Donna Delleney Ballard <donna@theballards.com>
Austin, TX 78759 - Monday, September 1, 2003 11:57 AM CDT

Dear Jeri, It was wonderful to hear your voice on the phone yesterday during service. You are a living testimony. I know that you are blessing those at Stanford just as you have us. I had this jotted down on one of your emails: "Call upon Me in the day of trouble, I will deliver you and you shall Glorify me." Ps 50:15
Harry sends his love .... we went to his 45th reunion at A&M last year, he prays you will attend yours when the time comes. Love in Christ, Brandee
Brandee Standley <brahar2@msn.com>
Katy, TX USA - Monday, September 1, 2003 10:02 AM CDT

Hi Jeri,
Take good care of Lisa this week and have a great time. I wish I could be there with both of you. Have an awesome birthday...I remember celebrating your 30th with the home group ladies...look how far God has brought you! I love you! KK
Katie Dolan
- Sunday, August 31, 2003 2:15 PM CDT

Dear Jeri,

I was so happy to see positive updates 2 days in a row! You are certainly fighting the good fight and the power of prayer can be felt, as well as read, on your website.

Your extended family is awesome!

We have Birthday Eve in our family. Isn't that a good idea? Your day will be a major celebration for all your prayer warriors, in our hearts.

Praise Be To God!
Donna in Austin

Donna Delleney Ballard <donna@theballards.com>
Austin, TX USA - Saturday, August 30, 2003 5:12 PM CDT

Hi Jeri,
Sounds like everything is going smoothly... See ya when you get home, Love you!

Roni Allen <rallen@whatisgrace.org>
Katy, TX In the great country of the USA! - Friday, August 29, 2003 10:12 PM CDT

Howdy Mrs.Jeri!!!! Its Taylor!!! I miss you so much. I dont really understand all of the things about your oxygen level ,but if it means your doing better than Yahhhhh! Brady is very sweet. Its intresting going through the whole kindergarten thing again. I've never had a boy in the family so its definately a change. I love you and pray for you often.
Your broadway babysitter,
Taylor
Taylor Dolan <taylordolan@earthlink.net>
- Friday, August 29, 2003 7:24 PM CDT

Hello dear friend. Glad to read your O2 level is in the 90's. That's so wonderful. Which one of the doctors will be playing the violin for you? What a treat. :-) Praying you have a restful night tonight and a glorious day tomorrow.

Hugs, Love, Prayers
Cindy
Cindy Thilmony <footprintsCLT@aol.com>
Eustis, FL usa - Friday, August 29, 2003 7:10 PM CDT

thanks so much amy and tay for the cool aggie posters. i gave one of the ones of Dat Ngyun to one of my doctors. he is always talking about him. (you had two of those posters). anyway, you are so cool... i also hung an aggie poster on my wall. also, my doctor is going to come on tuesday ( my birthday) and play his violin for me. i am so excited. love yall. jeri
jeri
palo alto, ca - Friday, August 29, 2003 2:18 PM CDT

Jeri, Hello sweet friend. I was happy to read the latest update. Stanford is very selective about the organs they harvest. I know during my waiting.. at times I'd wish things would hurry up and I'd get transplanted. But, I also knew that I had to be patient and that in God's time the right set of organs would be presented. At night I use to lay in bed, lay my hands on my chest and imagine a healthy heart and set of lungs. It's amazing how God has graced my life with so many miracles. Those miracles are in your life today and will continue.

Remember... you will walk to the Satellite Dish. :-) Remember.... FAITH... HOPE.... RELAX.... BREATHE

Love you,
Cindy
Cindy Thilmony <footprintsCLT@aol. com>
Eustis, FL usa - Thursday, August 28, 2003 3:36 PM CDT

Hey, Sweet, sweet one,
Much love to you. I am so excited about this website. You have an awesome family.
Go, God. It's all happening in your name.
love, Linda
Linda Alexander <linda@jackalexander.com>
Katy, TX - Thursday, August 28, 2003 12:43 AM CDT

Good morning! Just read about the doctors conference and will continue to pray for the "right" organs for you. We are members at FBC St. Pete (Bud is the muffin man and Pat sings in the choir,) We keep up with you on our church prayer list email daily. Trust in Him!
Pat and Bud Strawn
St. Petersburg, FL USA - Thursday, August 28, 2003 9:25 AM CDT

Hi Jeri - I love seeing all the praise reports on your update page - continuing to claim Jer 33:3 for everyone even remotely conected to you, your hospital, and your tests. I wish I could give you some of my weight for your birthday, but instead I will wish you a great tasting boost drink. Lord thank you so much for holding our Jeri so close and giving the Dr's wisdom beyond knowledge.
Love and Prayers
Carol
Carol Ervin <cervin@echoranchbiz.com>
Atoka, OK USA - Thursday, August 28, 2003 9:19 AM CDT

Just read the CARINGBRIDGE update for August 27th - sounds so GREAT. Good to hear your doctors are so considerate and caring, not to put you through anymore than you have to. Remember you are always in our PRAYERS. Love Richard, Barbara, Heather & Brandon
Barbara Vansa <bvansa@tlab.net>
Cameron, TX USA - Thursday, August 28, 2003 7:34 AM CDT

thank you all for your awesome prayers and support. God is so good, and this is all more amazing than i could have imagined. Praise God for wisdom for the drs and for all of my many loved ones all over the country. i love you all. jeri
jeri
palo alto , ca usa - Thursday, August 28, 2003 1:10 AM CDT

Hi Jeri, I just want you to know that I think of you every day. You are such a wonderful, loving person, it's no wonder you have so many friends that care for you and love you so much!I am so happy that you had a great day today. I love getting e-mail updates, it's actually the only reason I have been checking the mail! Stay strong, and know that your friends and family love you so very much. We miss you, and can't wait to see you again. Take care and God Bless You! Kim Keller
Kimberly Keller <kskeller@aol.com>
Katy, TX USA - Wednesday, August 27, 2003 11:08 PM CDT

Hi Sweet Jeri! You are doing so great! I love you! I just wanted you to know how awesome you are to everyone! Ooh, Avery just woke up - she wanted to tell you hi too! We're all praying for you! Keep smiling your gorgeous smile!
Amy Delleny
Cypress, TX - Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:32 PM CDT

Hi Jeri, Yesterday was my mother's 83rd birthday - I can't wait to be at your 83rd birthday party! We are praying for God's healing in His will - I know the Dr's are receiving wisdom beyond their knowledge because I am claiming Jer 33:3 for them and all the staff that come in contact with you or your tests or your medications. "Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know" We love you!

Carol Ervin <cervin@echoranchbiz.com>
Atoka, OK USA - Tuesday, August 26, 2003 9:44 AM CDT

Jeri, Hello Sweet Friend. I'm back from my vacation. Went five days without access to a computer. Unable to check up on you. But, you were still with me in thought and prayers. Remember, take this journey one day at a time. There will be highs and lows. It's all part of this transplant stuff. Remember on the low days there are many shoulders to cry on and many hearts lifting you up in prayer. When you feel low there is strength is around you. God, family, friends.

Try to eat as much as you can. Just graze. It takes energy/oxygen to digest food. Eating more, but "smaller", meals was easier for me. I don't know if you are having any nausea, but I know at times when I felt felt nausea, but knew I had to eat... I found eating things that were cold or room temperature were a lot more tollerable.

I remember after my transplant.. having to gain weight. They gave me some of those "high calorie" drinks. These were fruit flavored. Pat Veach use to drink Ensure before her tx because the drs. wanted her to gain weight. These fruit shakes/drinks were easier for me. I did not like the Ensure.

I will have to send you something to entertain you. :-) If you'd like to talk.. just give me a call and I'll call you right back on my cell phone. That way it won't cost you.

Hugs, Love and Prayers to you,

Cindy

Cindy Thilmony <footprintsCLT@aol.com>
Eustis, FL usa - Monday, August 25, 2003 10:50 PM CDT

Dear Jeri,

I am so happy that you have gotten a computer in your room. Praise be to God!

I am so grateful to Amy and Taylor for the daily updates. It was a real JOY to see your note this weekend.

Paraying for you and yours,

Donna in Austin
Donna Delleney Ballard <donna@theballards,com>
Austin, TX USA - Monday, August 25, 2003 5:35 PM CDT

Dear Jeri, Harry had to drink something like you are having after he had been in the hospital for so long ten years ago. He'd lost tons of weight (then as now, he didn't have much to lose)and really couldn't "eat" much regular food. It did wonders for him even if it wasn't the most tasty of drinks. He says just drink it down.

I'm sure someone else has told you about Sunday but just in case. Pastor Jim prayed for you during the sermon in early service and then called the pager. So if you saw a 77450 about 9:45am ish that was all 561 of us were praying for you.

You and all your family are in our prayers. Love in Christ, Brandee
Brandee and Harry Standley <brahar2@msn.com>
Katy, TX USA - Monday, August 25, 2003 4:39 PM CDT

Hi sweet Jeri-Just thinking and praying for you this morning and wanted you to know! So excited for improvement but will continue to pray for what you requested. I know the boredom must be terrible-I remember the 2 months with Robert in Tyler and I got to leave at night! I love you so much and your strength and faith encourage me everyday! You're on our URGENT board in the prayer room at church so remember you're being lifted up almost every hour here in Fairfield by many! God has incredible plans for you to continue to glorify Him and lead others to Him!
Love ya!
Helyn Kaye
Helyn K. Williams <williamsj@pkfamily.com>
Fairfield, TX - Monday, August 25, 2003 7:26 AM CDT

thanks amy and tay for the website. i love you. i had low sodium pf changs tonight, yum. getting ready to drink my 360 calorie drink. tell avery it is like baby formula on ice, uhhh! love you.
jeri
palo alto, ca usa - Sunday, August 24, 2003 10:52 PM CDT

Dear Jeri and Family, We have been talking with Dean and Candy and wanted you all to know our prayers and thoughts are with you. Your strength is amazing and an inspiration to us all. I have enjoyed reading the journal and will continue. Take Care! Love, Dell & Larry
Larry and Dell Fraze <dfraze0656@cs.com>
Jeffersonville, In usa - Sunday, August 24, 2003 4:16 PM CDT

hi everyone. i am sneaking an email from a hospital computer. i am doing good. i miss you all. thanks for all your prayers. each day is a new adventure. looks like i will be staying here in the hospital until the transplant. that is the latest news today. i will sneak on again when i can and update you. please pray for low biliruben, high calorie intake and a short wait for organs. love you.
jeri
palo alto, ca usa - Sunday, August 24, 2003 3:57 PM CDT

Dear Jeri,
I pray for you everyday Little Buddy. My dad said the FUMC in Fairfield has you on their prayer chain. God is Good!! He answers prayer, I'm here to prove that. I Love You and your sweet family just like my own. That care and get plenty of rest.
Christi McCloud <whitson32@msn.com>
Lorena, Texas United States - Sunday, August 24, 2003 11:31 AM CDT

Hi Jeri,

So glad to hear your good news!!! God does answer prayers.
Don and Jeanne Bork <jmbork@txcyber.com>
Bryan, TX USA - Saturday, August 23, 2003 8:46 PM CDT

Dear Jeri,
I am organist at FBC St. Petersburg, Fl.and thus a co-laborer with Jayme. I have been praying specifically that God would give you peace each hour of each day.
II Thess. 3:16 "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you." In Him, Alice and Tom Tietjen
Alice Tietjen
Tampa, FL USA - Saturday, August 23, 2003 4:42 PM CDT

Jeri,
Because God has gifted us at FBC, St. Pete, with Jayme, we have had the honor of knowing about you for the past three years...your emergencies and "scares", your victories, faith, and tough decisions regarding the transplant, Brady, jobs, moves.... Even though you don't know us personally, we as a church family and staff have been praying for all of you and have heard how God has provided time after time, need after need. We continue to join this host of loved ones and strangers to bring you to the Throne. Of course the loving God does not need reminders, but He wants us to be reminded of Who is in control.
I know it grieves Jayme and Stephanie to be so far away, so know that we will do whatever they need to help them get there when you need them.
Grace and Peace to all of you,
Jane
Jane Draughon <jad@jdraughon.com>
St. Petersburg, FL usa - Saturday, August 23, 2003 11:25 AM CDT

Jeri and family are in our prayers!!
Laura Mize <lmize@houston.rr.com>
houston, tx - Saturday, August 23, 2003 9:19 AM CDT

Hey Jer!

I'm so glad to hear the news! There isn't a day that goes by that I am not thinking about you! I wish that I could be there to give you a big hug! Carly is going to look for Brady on the playground Monday.

I love you!

Amy

Amy Luczak <e5c4p3@fbcc.com>
Katy, TX USA - Saturday, August 23, 2003 8:07 AM CDT

HI little Jeri! My heart aches and my eyes are filled with tears as I can't wait to put my arms around you again soon. Mom tells me you are doing great and I'm so happy to hear the great news. You are so awesome! Mom also said you have moved to room with a great view of the garden. When you look at those perfect flowers, remember how much more God loves you and cares for you. I just wanted you to know that I love you so much and we are all lifting you up. We know God is there with you and He is faithful! I'm ready to head your way when I get the call! I love you more than you can imagine!
Amy Delleney
Cypress , TX - Friday, August 22, 2003 4:11 PM CDT

Hi Jeri,

You have surely been in our prayers as well as your family and all those supporting you.

May the Lord continue to bless you through these difficult times. You are truly an inspiration to all of us.

In Him
JASON
Jason Schick
Houston, tx - Friday, August 22, 2003 10:17 AM CDT

My mother told me that our grandmother, Grandma Ivison, used to quote that Jeri is the seed of the righteous, and will live a long, healthy life to declare the works of the Lord!--when she was a baby, and little girl. Grandma Ivison passed away when Jeri was 6 years old, but the Word never passes. My mom has continued that prayer, and now I have picked it up....Jeri, YOU ARE THE SEED OF THE RIGHTEOUS AND YOU WILL LIVE A LONG, HEALTHY LIFE TO DECLARE THE WORKS OF THE LORD!

Jeri will overcome by the Blood of the Lamb, by the words of her testimony and not loving her live unto death! Rev 12:11.

No weapon formed against Jeri will prosper....this is the heritage of the servants of the Lord. Is. 54:17a

"Jeri's covenant with death will be annulled..."(Is. 28:18a)
Jana <janajames@comcast.net>
Fremont, Ca USA - Thursday, August 21, 2003 11:58 PM CDT

Jeri and family,

We are praying for you and we look forward to the good works the good Lord will continue through you. You're precious and we LOVE you.
Piper and Landry
- Thursday, August 21, 2003 7:32 PM CDT

We are praying for you and remember God is good all the time!!!He will see you though this rough time and His peace will rest upon you.Amen
Mina Bian <mina.bian@shell.com>
Miri, Sarawak Malaysia - Thursday, August 21, 2003 7:17 PM CDT

Dear Jeri & Family,
Just want you to know that the ol' Fairfield gang is still holding y'all up in prayer and praising God for what He has ALREADY done, what He is DOING, and for what He WILL do in the future for you...

We LOVE you all !!!

Sandi Nitcholas <SandiN@airmail.net>
Fairfield, TX - Thursday, August 21, 2003 12:32 AM CDT

Jeri,
GOD has listened to our PRAYERS asking for your health to BETTER. Everyone's prayers have been VERY strong for you and your family. I wish we could be closer (in miles)to you & Daryl at this time to help with Brady. I hear he will be going to school next week, I'm sure he will enjoy being with the other kids. When you see him, give him a BIG HUG for us. Better go, once again, I pray to GOD asking him for better health. LOVE, Barbara
Barbara Vansa <bvansa@tlab.net>
Cameron, TX USA - Thursday, August 21, 2003 12:01 AM CDT

Jeri,
My name is Dawne and I am part of Jayme's First Baptist "family" in St. Pete, FL. I just wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. God's strength is perfect, even when ours is gone, so we are praying for your strength through Him and that He will continue to give you His peace on this journey.
Dawne Eubanks
St. Petersburg, FL USA - Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:41 AM CDT

Jeri - I know God is holding you close! We love you!
Carol Ervin <echoranch@direcway.com>
Atoka, OK USA - Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:11 AM CDT

Hello up there Jeri!

I am writing to let you know that also thanks to your prayers and support there is this new church down here in Londrina, Southern Brazil - Grace Chapel - that is praying for you and your family now. Isn't that awesome?! We are lifting you up to God and trusting that soon you will be giving your testimony for Jesus' glory. Keep holding His hands sister! Please, know we love you and your family.
"Y'all take care now!"

In Christ,
Helio Alves and Capela da Graça <><...
Helio Alves <helio_cesar@hotmail.com>
Londrina, PR Brazil - Thursday, August 21, 2003 8:54 AM CDT

Dear Jeri, Good morning Angel! Wish you were sitting here on the Shiner Ranch, watching this awesome sunrise with me. You have been in my thoughts and my heart each day and I am going to get on my knees to thank Him for the tender healing that He is giving you. I praise my sweet Lord for hearing the prayers of sinners like me and you continue to be such an inspiration to each of us. I love you and will write again soon. I don't know what happened to the last note I wrote, but I think Candy must have somehow figured out how to delete it because I was laughing about her promise to RUN a race with you! :) She's so funny and I know she can outrun me, but I love picking on little sisters! Ok, precious girl, take care and be at peace because God has you in His hands. I love you, love you~
Susan Hildebrand <hilde@granderiver.net>
Pearsall, Tx. - Thursday, August 21, 2003 8:01 AM CDT

Jeri,

I am still praying for you! God is AWESOME! May you soar on Eagles wings.

Liz Jok
Katy, TX USA - Thursday, August 21, 2003 7:50 AM CDT

" I praise you because I am fearfully & wonderfully made;your works are wonderful. I know that full well" PSALMS 139:14. In our darkest times in our lives we learn to keep turning our face toward HIM, He is faithful. Fatihful to be with us, faithful to work in us to make us men & women we are called to be.
Bless You! Rest in Him and let him carry all that troubles you:-)
Tami DuMoulin <angelt818@ev1.net>
Katy, TX USA - Thursday, August 21, 2003 7:08 AM CDT

Jeri,
Thinking and Praying for you and all in your precious family. Remember, God is right there next to ya! He may be invisible but He is right there with ya! Just acknowledge His Omnipresence.

"Behold, the virgin shall conceive in her womb, and will bear a son. And they will call His name Emmanuel," which being interpreted is, God with us.

Isa 53:5 But He was wounded for our transgressions; He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was on Him; and with His stripes we ourselves are healed.

Agape

Alex Jok <joks@earthlink.net>
Katy, TX - Wednesday, August 20, 2003 10:52 PM CDT

We love you and miss you so much. Glad to hear you are better but we will not stop our daily and continual prayers for your healing
Michael Zak
Katy, TX USA - Wednesday, August 20, 2003 10:15 PM CDT

"The LORD is gracious and righteous;
our God is full of compassion.
The LORD protects the simplehearted;
when I was in great need, he saved me." Psalm 116:5-6
God is with you my sweet friend! I LOVE YOU & MISS YOU!!!!
Christi Corbin
Katy, TX - Wednesday, August 20, 2003 10:10 PM CDT

JERI, YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS EVERY NIGHT AND SEEING YOU LAST THURSDAYAND HOW HIGH YOUR SPIRITS WERE WAS ALL i NEEDED TO SEE. LOOKING AT THAT SMILE ON YOUR FACE WAS ALL I NEEDED TO END A BAD DAY AT CLINIC. hOPEFULLY WHEN i GO IN FOR MY BRONCH ON FRIDAY I CAN SEE YOUBEFORE YOU LEAVE GOD BLESS AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK :)
Paula Davis <Newlif95@aol.com>
Oakley, Calif - Wednesday, August 20, 2003 10:06 PM CDT

Hi Jeri! I am so glad that you are doing better. I was so scared for you and your family. We will all welcome Daryl and Brady back to Houston with open arms. Please tell them that if they need anything, I am available. I'll do whatever I can to help. I miss you! Please take care of yourself. My thoughts are with you always!

Love, Lisa Hill
Lisa Hill <texashills@houston.rr.com>
Katy, TX - Wednesday, August 20, 2003 9:13 PM CDT

Jeri, you don't know me, but I am a friend of Amy's aunt. I was at Donna's wedding in February and heard Amy sing. She was wonderful. My name is Rita and I live in Austin. I pray for you and your family every day - that God in his mercy will will grant you and your family the grace and courage to face each new day.

I will be thinking of you and sending you positive energy from Texas!

Rita Barr
Rita Barr
Austin, Tx USA - Wednesday, August 20, 2003 10:07 AM CDT

Jeri, It was soo great to see you and get to be out there with you for a few days. You are so brave and strong and such a great witness and example to everynoe who meets you and interacts with you each day. I know God has to be smiling for all the Glory you are giving Him. Keep doing GREAT. I spoke with you earlier today and you were cold and very tired. I hope you are feeling better. I am so proud of you and soooo proud to be your sister! I told everyone I met on the planes home about you. You touched all those people and they all said they would pray for you! I better go and leave room for others to write! Please know I miss you so much and think about you all the time. Oh, Avery had a nice time, getting to see you again. She hears all about you each day!
I love you more than you'll ever know!
Amy Delleney
Cypress, TX - Tuesday, August 19, 2003 7:32 PM CDT

Dear Jeri, We had Prayer Life this afternoon and were delighted to thank God for the clot being gone from your leg. We lifted you way high up to God that you be healed completely. Also, prayer for your wonderful Daryl and little Brady. I still see you resting between His shoulders. Love in Christ, Brandee
Brandee Standley <brahar2@msn.com>
Katy, TX USA - Tuesday, August 19, 2003 5:41 PM CDT

Hi Jeri
I'm so happy to hear your feeling better. You, Daryl and Brady are in our thoughts and prayers everyday. I love this website. It was such a good idea. God Bless You All! Love ya'll.
Karen Vansa <kvansa@vvm.com>
Temple, Tx usa - Tuesday, August 19, 2003 10:13 AM CDT

Dear Jeri,
What an amazing journey for you! You and your family are constantly in our prayers and we are overjoyed at the blessings that the Lord has brought into your lives. We will be watching for additional updates.
Love, Lisa
Lisa Hart <LMHTAMU@earthlink.net>
Houston, TX USA - Tuesday, August 19, 2003 9:39 AM CDT

Jeri,
I'm thinking and praying for you often. Keep up the faith. I want the rest of your family (Daryl, Brady, Carolyn, Junny, etc.) to know they are in my prayers also. All of you are such good examples of strength and faith. Thanks to God for the wonderful care and treatment you are receiving from the doctors and nurses.

Pam Jeske
Houston, TX - Tuesday, August 19, 2003 9:01 AM CDT

Hello sweet friend. I'm so glad the doctors were able to disolve the blood clot. I was also glad to hear that you have been able to move around more. Remember, it will get better. I know for me God has and continues to grace my life with so many wonderful people. Doctors, nurses, friends, family, strangers. The list goes on. Remember your fellow transplant friends are here for you. We know your journey. There are highs and lows both physically and emotionally, but you have the faith to walk through it. You are a fighter, a survivor. We are fighters, survivors ... otherwise we would not still be here. Remember. Faith and Hope. One of these days you will walk that trail to the Satellite Dish on the Stanford Hills. :-)

Again, you and your family are continually in my prayers.

Love you, Cindy
Cindy Thilmony <footprintsCLT@aol.com>
Eustis, FL USA - Tuesday, August 19, 2003 8:56 AM CDT

Hi Honey! Just a note to tell you how good it was to hear that the doctors took care of the blood clot. I know it's difficult every day, but I also know that you depend on Him every moment of every day. You're going to get through this....Taylor and Amy need you to help them raise Avery! Love you and look forward to running the race with you. You'll beat me hands down!
Candy <usedalot@hotmail.com>
Georgetown, Tx USA - Monday, August 18, 2003 11:17 PM CDT

Jeri, I am Donna, Taylor and Amy's Aunt who lives in Austin. I belong to Riverbend Church. I have sent an open prayer request in your name with some history Taylor provided. Many will pray for you! There are 6500 members. I also sent your website address so people can check on you.

God Bless YOU and the MANY that are helping you in so many ways.

Donna

Donna Delleney Ballard <donna@theballards.com>
Austin, TX USA - Monday, August 18, 2003 6:32 PM CDT

Hey Jeri, Just wanted you to know that you are on MANY prayer lists from friends and family. You have such an UNBELIEVABLE faith, and that is what will help you throughout this time! I wish I could personally give you an encouraging hug, but I know you feel the love that surrounds you everyday. You have such a wonderful family to be there with you, and they will help you through everything!! I think and pray for you everyday....you have touched my heart throughout the past 6 years in alot of ways. You have always been so positive about things, and I know you will stay positive about everything you will come across. Hang in there, and just picture ALL of your friends/family around you in a HUGE "group hug"! Trey says "hi" to his buddy.......Love you, Blaire
Blaire Echols <bechols@ev1.net>
Houston, Tx USA - Monday, August 18, 2003 3:48 PM CDT

Good Morning Sweet Friend,

Remember to Breathe. :-) Relax. Peace Be Still. Try to be in the "now moment". As I waited for my transplant a dear christian friend share something with me. Life is like a tapestry. Sometimes when we look up all we see are knots (difficult times), but God is looking down and see's the whole beautiful picture.

From personal experience with the Stanford Team, I know they are doing everything they can humanly do to get your healthy and get you transplanted. I have come to learn that this team is like family. You are not just a number or patient. I have been so grateful for all the Stanford doctors I have had through my transplant experience.

My thoughts and prayers are constant for you and your entire family.

Love, Cindy and Michael

Cindy Thilmony <footprintsCLT@aol.com>
Eustis, FL USA - Monday, August 18, 2003 9:11 AM CDT

Jeri,
I am so excited for you. I had prayed that you would not be kept in waiting for a long period of time. God is Good and he will take care of his precious Angel. Keep looking up, and I will stay on my knees. Bless you and your sweet family.
Your sister in Christ
Stacy
Stacy Caster <caster4@earthlink.net>
Katy, TX - Sunday, August 17, 2003 10:03 PM CDT

Jeri,

My dear friend I wish I could be there to hold your hand and walk through this journey with you. I know this journey is not easy. But remember, just take one step at a time, one minute at a time and one day at a time. Sometimes it is one test at a time. I'm so glad you have the love, support and prayers of so many.

Just remember... things will get better. I know at times it was hard for me to believe as I walked through my journey of waiting and receiving my transplant, but the other recipients I got to know were so right when they told me "it will get better".

You and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Love, Cindy & Michael
Cindy Thilmony <FootprintsCLT@aol.com>
Eustis, FL USA - Sunday, August 17, 2003 9:14 PM CDT

Jeri, Daryl & Brady,

We pray your progress will continue and that you will be home soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

We are friends of Dottie and Al Janner and they has kept us updated on your progress.

Enjoyed looking through the pictures in the photo album.

Much love to all of you.

Don and Jeanne Bork <jmbork@txcyber.com>
Bryan, TX USA - Sunday, August 17, 2003 8:52 PM CDT

Jeri & Daryl,

As I have been reading updates of your new and amazing journey, I can't help but smile when I see all the people who care so much about you! We've always known how special you are! Gant and I send our love and support and want you to know that we think of you everyday. Hang in there!
Amy Austin <aaustin@dialaccess.com>
The Woodlands, TX - Sunday, August 17, 2003 5:14 PM CDT

Jeri, Daryl & Brady
Just letting you know you are in our "PRAYERS" everyday. We Love You and Pray to God asking for good health and strength to all of you. Love, Richard, Barbara, Heather & Brandon
Barbara Vansa <bvansa@tlab.net>
Cameron, TX USA - Sunday, August 17, 2003 3:44 PM CDT

Hi Jeri! Granbury Texas is praying for you too! I am asking everyone I can think of to pray for you and your family. I have contacted several of our old friends and am keeping them posted on your progress. We are all amazed at your strenght! You are such a powerful testimony to God's power and Love! You are never off my mind and I am praying for you constantly!! I have tremendous faith that God Will heal you!! I Love You So! Although we are miles apart, I hope that you can feel how closely I am holding you in my heart!!
Kara Brackin <karabrac@itexas.net>
Granbury, TX USA - Saturday, August 16, 2003 11:33 PM CDT

EXTRA!! EXTRA!! READ ALL ABOUT IT!!

Wow!! This isn't the response I expected in less than 36 hours over 80 hits and nearly 20 Guestbook entries!! We are currently working to have all of these notes printed at the hospital or the hotel and delivered to Jeri either tonight or tomorrow!! pssst. Don't stop leaving notes!!

Now that you have set the bar, lets raise it. Lets crash the server with encouraging words for Jeri and our family.

Here are two short stories from the past few days that show God is in control and yes indeed we are surrounded by incredible Christian people.

A phone call came into the Hospital for Jeri and at the time the physicians were not allowing phone calls. The caller asked that Jeri be informed that the Medical Team who had cared for her in Las Vegas said "Jeri, you are going to be just fine. We are praying for you." I know you understand the significance of a Doctor making a public statement of the sort....WOW!! Unbelievable!!

Today I spoke with my mom about Jeri and assured her she is doing well and then spent the next 30 mintues convincing her that her daughter-in-law, Amy, and grandaughter, Avery, were doing just fine also. She told me that someone has given us a round trip ticket to Vegas or California for whenever Amy or I need it. Now, that makes two airline tickets in two days that God has provided for us so that Amy and I can get to California when needed. God is faithful even when I'm not....

Please know that everything you do is a blessing to Jeri and the family. Don't stop praying. Don't stop telling people Jeri's story. Tell them how she and the Lord have impacted your life. Take this opportunity to minister to Jeri and the Family but DO NOT miss the opportunity to minister to your friends and neighbors as you tell this story and that is how Jeri wants it!

Isaiah 41:10

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Taylor <tdelleney@hotmail.com>
Cypress, TX USA - Saturday, August 16, 2003 8:22 PM CDT

You are in my prayers.

With Faith, Love, Hope and Admiration,
Donna Delleney Ballard
Donna Ballard <donna@theballards.com>
Austin, TX USA - Saturday, August 16, 2003 5:22 PM CDT

Hey Jeri!

I have been thinking about you and your family a lot.I wanted you to know that we have begun to get the wheels rolling for you here(I have a habit of getting big things started-ha, ha!). You have such a wonderful network of loving and giving friends. I just know things are going to all work out for you. I am in the process of receiving information from (NTAF) to set up a fund for you. I'll be in touch with your family soon.

Although, you are not here, we all are with you.

Stay strong Jeri!!!!! We are here for you!

Love,

Amy

Amy Luczak <e5c4p3@fbcc.com>
Katy, TX USA - Saturday, August 16, 2003 4:42 PM CDT

Jeri and Family,
Prayers for each of you go out from coast to coast. We pray for you to feel the love of God, the warmth of family and the hope of friends. And remember, the most able doctors in the world surround you. God speed and get home soon!
Aaron

J. Aaron Gill <jaarongill@hotmail.com>
Washington, DC USA - Saturday, August 16, 2003 2:23 PM CDT

Jeri, our prayers are with you. It won't be long now! Just keep hanging on and remember Joshua 1.9.
Marcia and Bob <marcia@vintagerosery.com>
Needville, TX USA - Saturday, August 16, 2003 11:37 AM CDT

Dear Jeri and family, I still see you clinging to the hem of our Savior's garment. He knows you are there. "The eternal God is your refuge, And underneath are the everlasting arms." You, Darryl,Brady and all your family are in our prayers. Love in Christ, Brandee & Harry
Harry & Brandee Standley <brahar2@msn.com>
Katy, TX USA - Saturday, August 16, 2003 8:47 AM CDT

My dear Jeri and all of your family,
Fairfield is praying too! Rest assured sweet friend that He is in control. You're constantly on my mind and in our prayers every day. We're praying hard for your surgeons and for Daryl & Brady. I know you must be worried for them but I'm praying for constant rest and peace for all of you!
I love you so much!
Helyn Kaye and family

Helyn Williams <williamsj@pkfamily.com>
Fairfield, TX - Saturday, August 16, 2003 7:54 AM CDT

Hey Jeri, Amy, Taylor, and family,
Thank you for including me on your mailing list. I will be praying for you Jeri, that all goes well and that God is with you and your surgeons. Come back home soon.

Stu
Stuart McMullen <stulupo@hotmail.com>
Leander, TX USA - Saturday, August 16, 2003 2:10 AM CDT

Jeri and Family~
Hey this is Ashley Holmes. I just wanted to let you know that the whole town of Friendswood is praying for you, it is amazing. Im involved in about 3 bible studies, and have told everyone about you. Your in our thoughts and prayers everyday.. I get text messages throughout the day from my friends asking how you are and letting me know that they are praying for you, it is incredible. Keep staying strong and keep up your faith. The lord is amazing and he has his arms around you and the family. He is going to work miracles in your life! I love you Jeri!
~Ashley~

Ashley <Xoashy05cutiexo@yahoo.com>
- Saturday, August 16, 2003 1:53 AM CDT

Jeri and Daryl, Family and Friends,
All of you are in our prayers constantly.

Jeri, we're praying with confidence that the Lord has upgraded your status to A-1 so that you can get all of this over with and behind you and you won't have to wait six months, a year, whatever, to have your surgery. Always remember that you rest in the palm of His hand. My {Rob's} brother Steve works on the transplant floor at Baylor Hospital in Dallas and he says it's truly a wonderful thing to see someone who has been so sick suddenly have so much energy and color in their skin and be able to get up and leave and carry on with their lives.

Daryl, we cannot imagine how stressful this is for you. You've been so very busy lately and so much is happening so fast. Your love and dedication to Jeri and Brady is a constant source of inspiration and ministry to all of us.

I'm sure you're both worried about how Brady is going to be affected by all of this, but just remember how resilient children are. He'll be fine.

We love you and are praying without ceasing for health and happiness all around.
With Love in Christ,
Rob, Lisa, Elizabeth and Chelsea Emmick
Rob Emmick <remmick@msn.com>
Dallas, TX USA - Friday, August 15, 2003 11:35 PM CDT

Jeri and family,

Just wanted to remind you that you are loved and being prayed for - of course you already know that but it never hurts to be reminded! I'm sure you are clinging to God and His Word and faithfulness, and there is no better place to be than that. We are thankful to hear the updates so that we can feel in touch and know how to pray, and look forward to hearing what God has in store. Grace and PEACE and all our Love!
Donna Newell and family
Katy, TX USA - Friday, August 15, 2003 10:29 PM CDT

Hey Reality Buddy! I know that you are in good Hands. I pray for you and your family every day. You are constantly on my mind and in my thoughts. I sure wish you were closer so I could give you a big hug and tell you everything is going to be ok.

Let me know if you need a reality tv update. I am addicted to the Amazing Race even though my favorite team, "The Clowns" are out! I wish I would have taken your advice and watched the 1st three races. I just hope the network doesn't cancel it!

Hang in there Jeri! We are all pulling for you!
Lisa Hill
Katy, TX - Friday, August 15, 2003 9:35 PM CDT

Dear Jeri, Just a note from all the Hildebrands to let you know that we LOVE you and we PRAY for you constantly. I am assured that God is holding you tightly and will let no harm come to you. Heather sends this message, "God tells us to have a heart like a child, and the faith of a child." May God bless you and keep you, may He make His face to shine upon you, and give you peace. I LOVE YOU! Susan
Susan Hildebrand
Pearsall, TX. Frio - Friday, August 15, 2003 8:31 PM CDT

oh Father God protect my friend. give wisdom to anyone that has anything to
do with her. give her your words to minister to others about your Son.
guide the doctors. give Daryl, Jeri, Brady and family peace that surpasses
understanding. i love you and trust you God. please send our best, to
JEri. tell her i send these updates to Karen in Indonesia. love Miles Peroyea

Miles Peroyea
- Friday, August 15, 2003 8:30 PM CDT

Sweet Jeri,hope you get to read all the emails from everyone who loves you. I have prayed for a legion of angels to surround you and the whole family. And remember that God summons and sends them, and know how much He loves you. Rest in Him. and He will swoop down and hold you tightly in His Grip. And remember that you and I are going to run a race. Dean and I love you, Candy
Candy <usedalot@hotmail.com>
Georgetown, Tx USA - Friday, August 15, 2003 6:07 PM CDT

Jeri and her family want each of you to know she is doing well. She is joined by her son~Brady, husband~Daryl, mother~Carolyn, father~Junny, brother~Jayme, sister~Amy and her 3 months old niece Avery. Please pray for each of them.

What to pray for. Pray for Rest, Patience, Strength, Quiet, Wisdom, and God's Will. Please pray for the transplant team and all of the Medical Staff who will be involved in this at any level.

Thank you all for your kind thoughts, gifts, words, and prayers.

Taylor
Taylor <tdelleney@hotmail.com>
Houston, TX USA - Friday, August 15, 2003 1:10 PM CDT

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