The Awesome Power of PRAYER

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Thank you for your heartfelt and POWERFUL Prayers today for my brother Stephen!

They worked!!!

  I am so happy, humbled and grateful to be able to tell you that the surgery was a success, thanks to your prayers, the donor and the amazing surgical team at UCSF.

After 28 years, he is no longer a diabetic.

To be cured of a disease is nothing short of a miracle. 

Those of us that held vigil during the 4 hour surgery witnessed that miracle and are awestruck.

You were all a great part of this miracle and my family and I will forever be eternally grateful.

I cannot tell you how much your comments and personal emails sustained us today.

God Bless You All

I love you 

Comments

Nutbird said…
Continued prayers for your family for the success of the transplants. Ann
June 30, 2012 at 3:38 AM
Linda in AZ * said…
*** HALLELUJAH, girlfriend!!! ***

What F*A*B*U*L*O*U*S news to wake up to~~~~ a brand new life for your darling brother... It doesn't G*E*T any better than THAT, does it?!?!?

Oh the miracles He bestows upon us!

Much love n' many warm hugs to ONE... HAPPY... FAMILY!!!

Mwwwwwuuuuuaaahhh!!!

Linda in AZ *
bellesmom1234@comcast.net
June 30, 2012 at 5:16 AM
Linda in AZ * said…
*** And YES, it REALLY IS 5:16 A.M.!!! ***
June 30, 2012 at 5:17 AM
Cheryl said…
Terri I am so happy for you and your family! I hope the donor family will one day be able to reach out to you and know how their unselfish act changed the lives of so many. I have never forgotten our conversation a few years ago about your concerns for his health and I am thrilled there is this happy ending! My thoughts and prayers continue for both families.

Cheryl
June 30, 2012 at 6:46 AM
Anonymous said…
Please keep us posted on his progress. Prayers of thanksgiving being lifted from here.
June 30, 2012 at 7:39 AM
helen tilston said…
Hello Terri

Stephen and your family have been in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing the wonderful news.

A true blessing.

Helen xx
June 30, 2012 at 7:39 AM
Vickie H. said…
Haven't visited your blog for a few days and am so happy for your brother and all your family for this wonderful gift of life! I will keep him and everyone concerned in my prayers! That a life has been spared must be of some comfort to the donor's family! May God bless and keep you all!
June 30, 2012 at 12:30 PM
for the love of a house said…
Such wonderful, wonderful news! Continued prayers for your brother and your family. Bless the donor and his family- such an amazing gift of life.
xojoan
June 30, 2012 at 6:11 PM
Urban Orchard Interiors said…
So happy for you and your family! Best wishes for continued healing.

-Lane
July 1, 2012 at 10:48 PM
Allie said…
Hi Terri,
So happy to hear this good news for you, and your family! I've been away from blogging for a bit, sorry for not keeping in touch with you. Wishing you a very happy 4th of July! I'm sure you'll be celebrating in style :) -Al
July 3, 2012 at 6:41 PM
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