Just another quick update to our loved ones out there. Kira's heart and lungs have been functioning in a more normal way giving us hope; however, there continues to be no evidence of brain activity. The final tests to confirm no brain activity are scheduled for tomorrow, Monday.
Your prayers for Kira and the family are such a meaningful gift. Please pray for conclusive direction showing God's will for our dear little girl. Thank you.
- Renita & Ana for the Yutzys
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This sounds a little hopeful. Is she breathing on her own? Are they treating her infection? I'm praying that God will give the family wisdom to make decisions, and peace. It's been encouraging to see their faith in the midst of this struggle. Surely it's God giving them strength, and courage. God Bless you all, and little Kira. love much Wanda Schlabach
ReplyDeleteWe continue to pray! Our church (Honeybrook) prayed for Kira this morning and wanted you to know everyone everywhere is praying. We love you guys and wish the best for you and your precious little girl. Our hearts are heavy thinking of the what-ifs but God is greater than all the worry that we can handle. God bless you as you continue to wait...
ReplyDeleteJr. & Lorene
praying that God will lead you through this very trying time, your testimony is so encouraging, hang in there, God is with you!
ReplyDeletelove Curt & Keturah Zimmerman
We are so sorry to hear about your little Kira. We will pray for a complete recovery. Miracles happen! Keep the faith!
ReplyDeleteKathy & Paul
We think of you many times in a day, and pray... God's Grace be with you every moment! We loved meeting your family again this past fall at Mary Lou's parent's house, and remember your lovely daughters... we could tell they felt so cared for, loved, and happy!
ReplyDelete-John and Karen Hostetler (Plain City)
We think of you and pray for you constantly.God is capable of very BIG things.May He guide you and keep you in the palm of His hand.~Lin & Mart
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for all of you and sweet Kira.
ReplyDeleteWith God all things are possible.
We are so shocked to learn of Kira's illness. We love all of you and have been so blessed by your strong faith and your beautiful testimony.
Marylou & Merlin, we are praying for Kira's complete recovery and for your peace that only God can provide.
Love,
Lee & John Tucker
Marylu, we have been praying conitnually for Kira since we arrived at the Olde Homestead suites on Thursday and heard what happened. We are praying for complete healing and for Gods peace and comport to support you during this very difficult time. We will continue to pray for your family and check the blog daily for updates.
ReplyDeleteIn chirsts love,
Dale and Wendy Price
My heart is breaking for you all. I know the frustration of seeing your loved one so helpless, and not being able to hold them in your arms to comfort them. Please know that I am praying for Kira and the family, that our heavenly Father will give you a miracle and bring her back to you as the precious sweet little girl she has always been. Gather strength from the Lord, and from each other,
ReplyDeleteLaurie Vonhagel, Cockeysville, Maryland
Praying...God's love in your heart for Kira will not fail (1 Cor. 13).
ReplyDeleteMarylu, Merlin, and Family,
ReplyDeleteWe were terribly shocked to hear of Kira. Our prayers are with her and all of you. Your family has been such a positive influence in our lives. God is with you and so are we.
Art and Judy Weaver
We were so sad to hear of Kiras' sudden illness. We are in prayer for her healing and Gods' gracious healing of this beautiful little girl. I remember her trying to help mommie at the computor last year as we were checking in. She is so full of life. May heaven remain with her and her family and may God grant you the insite to His marvoulous plan. Your Faith has touched us deeply.
ReplyDeleteBill & Kathy Dykes, Maryland
Merlin, MaryLou & Family...
ReplyDeleteWe have been following the updates on the blog and are grateful for that connection. Be encouraged and blessed, we have deep feelings for you and yours. May God continue to hold you in his arms.
Alvin & Naomi
Red Lake, Ontario (currently in Ottawa)
We are very said to hear of kira's condition. We remember from our visit almost two years ago. We will pray for Divine healing for her and strength for the whole family in this trying time.
ReplyDeleteLove in Christ,
Mike and Cassie Kaetzel
Dear Mary Lu, Merlin & your dear family,
ReplyDeletePrayers for ALL
I always think of Footprints in the Sand:
The last sentence says it all :
The Lord replied:
" The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand , is when I carried you " Kira Mary HE is doing this right now
Peggy Connelly ( we will be seeing you Mary Lu 3/24/09) Ginny , Betty Luci and myself
Our hearts go out to you. We cried as we read your blog. What an incredible testimony you are to others during this time. We will be praying for you, Kira, and the other girls. We will keep checking the blog to know how to pray specifically. Only the hope that God can provide can sustain during a time as this.
ReplyDeleteLove in Christ,
Darlene McCune and Beth Johnson(guests from the Inn).
Dear friends...
ReplyDeleteWhat can we say? What a hard time it has to be for you! I know that Jesus cares much for you and will provide for all your needs... our thoughts and prayers are with you!
John and Sharon Reeser (friends of Paul and Renita's)
Merlin Marylou and family,
ReplyDeletewe miss you very much and are praying for you guys. Dad said to tell kira he missed her coming for smarties today at church and maria missed her in S.S. class too. She is such a sweet little girl.
i love you lots.
kristina smoker
Merlin and MaryLu,
ReplyDeleteOur hearts go out to you. I am at a loss for words. (imagine that!) We love you and your little family, and will uphold you with our fervent prayers. Keep holding to Jesus, my dear brother and sister.
If I could reach into the heavens,
ReplyDeleteAnd pull down a star for you,
If I could dive into the depths of the sea,
And find a treasure chest, or two...
If I could just take all the pain away,
Well, I'd do it, in a minute, But I can't...
So I will do my best for you.
Chorus-
I will pray for you,
Every moment, Every day,
I will pray for you,
I will cry out to His Name,
I will tell the Father you are why I came,
I will do my best for you,
I will pray.
If I could say the perfect words,
And everything would be okay,
If I could rub a magic lamp,
And all this pain would go away,
If I could whisper health and happiness to you,
Well, I'd do it, in a minute, but I can't,
So I will do my best for you.
Merlin and MaryLou--
These are words to a simple little song that came to my mind as I rocked our daughter Sierra. It's such a helpless feeling to want to just "fix" all that's wrong with your child, and make everything okay. When we stand helpless, there is only ONE whom we can turn to...and we know He is there with you. Even when you can't find the words to pray, there are brothers and sisters everywhere who are praying for you. You are loved....you are lifted up constantly...You are not alone.
Erv and Jenny Miller
Westcliffe, CO
Merlin--I know you from growing up in PC.
Merlin & Marylu & Family,
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. Just remember God is capable of doing wonderful things, and this is his time to shine.
Traci & Joe Ceras
Hey Merlin and Mary Lou this is Sammy! Just wanted to let ya know that we're praying for you guys and we're hoping for the best!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the email. We will keep you in our prayers. God handles everything - we need to place this in his hands.
ReplyDeleteRich & Gloria
Mechanicsville, MD (guests at the Inn)
MaryLou, Merlin and Girls
ReplyDeleteSo sad to hear about Kira. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jamey,Dori,Christy,Ashely,Danny,Sam White
Hamilton,VA
We remember Kira from our first visit several years ago - she was a wonderful little chatterbox. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and the family.
ReplyDeleteLord God give MaryLou and Merlin wisdom and comfort, peace and a knowledge that you are with them and loving them every step. Bless greatly Little Kira and give her and her parents a miracle that none would expect.
ReplyDeletePraying for all,
Charlie and Debbie
Hi Marylu, Merlin and family,
ReplyDeleteWE are heart broken of the shocking news. Kira is such a little sweetheart as is your other 2 girls. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Rachel and Joey
Hi Marylu and Merlin,
ReplyDeleteJust heard the news. We will be praying for all of you and that the Lord will continue to give an abundance of peace and the doctors wisdom to treat her.
"Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10
Rick and Jill Bowman, New Jersey
You are in our thoughts and prayers constantly!!! May God's peace be with you tonight. Marv and Rachel Stoltzfus
ReplyDeleteDear Merlin& Marylu & family, We are praying for you and your dear Kira, May the Arms of Jesus be naer you through this time. Love Ike& Julia Zook & boys Solomon&Timothy (Jay&LIL Stoltzfus are our small group leaders.)
ReplyDeleteHi Marylu and Merlin,
ReplyDeleteWe just received your email tonight about your precious Kira. Your strong faith is such a testimony to others. We are praying for strength, comfort and peace for all of you during this difficult time.
Dave and Michele Mills, Pennsylvania
Dear Marylou & Merlin,
ReplyDeleteThis news saddens my heart for Kira is such a sweet and beautiful little girl. I have been blessed to watch her grow throughout the years as we stayed at the Old Homestead Suites. Please know that your family and
Kira is in my prayers. I cried while reading the blog, but I along with the others who commented, I know that God is in control, and will see you through. I pray that you continue to stay strong and when you feel weak that you lean on the Lord...I know you will find strength in his loving arms. I will continue to pray earnestly and hope for a miracle!
Your Friend In Christ,
Lisa Ann Panzino DiNunzio
New Jersey
We are asking the Lord for a miracle for Kira and praying for peace and comfort for you all as a family. It is so evident that you are living Proverbs 3:5.
ReplyDeletePlease give special hugs to Marlea.
Carroll and Kathe Wagner (Grammy and Pop)
Dear Marylou,
ReplyDeletethanks for inviting me in to see Kira today...she looks so peaceful and beautiful. Something about seeing your hope, made me come away with more hope too. God is SO able to perform a miracle! I am praying that He will do whatever brings most glory to Him. And I am praying that whatever that is, that He will be close to you and that He will hold you up..."underneath are the everlasting arms"...love you, Karen
Dear Marylou & Merlin,
ReplyDeleteJust opened your email and want to tell you that i will put Kira In my prayer to night. The Lord has his own plans and we don't all ways understand why. Just trust that what ever happens Kira is loved here on earth and in heaven above.
the Hubbards Hurlock, MD
We are praying for you. We got to meet Kira last September when we stayed at the Inn. Such a sweet little girl. Our Keira is the same age.
ReplyDeleteMay God's peace surround you at this time!
Richard and Victoria Martin
Akron, PA
Dear Merlin & Marylu,
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you and your daughters. May our Lord and Savior bring peace to your hearts as you trust in Him. May He give wisdom to the doctors. We serve a miracle working God and it is a miracle that we pray for now...for Kira to be completely healed and able to go home.
Love in Christ,
Dave & Debbie Basil
You're in our prayers. God is with you.
ReplyDeleteThis afternoon as I was resting, I couldn't sleep, and the Lord brought you all to my mind. I prayed, and continue to pray, for His comfort to soothe you, His peace to hold you, His strength to sustain you, His grace to guide you, His presence to be undeniably with you. And for His healing for little Kira, for His angels to minister to her at every moment.
ReplyDeleteOur love, Jason & Judy Beachy
Dear Merlin & Mary Lou,
ReplyDeleteWe were so sad to hear about Kira's illness. We remember chatting with her when we checked in last December. She is an amazing little girl! The inn and your family have been such a blessing to us. We will keep your entire family in our prayers and pray for God to bless you with peace, comfort, hope and love during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
-Sara and Matt Obarow
Gilbertsville, PA
Dear Merlin, Marylu, Marlea, and Anna,
ReplyDeleteWe, along with so many others, will be standing
in the gap - interceding for Kira and your family! Remember Romans 8:28 "All things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose.
Best regards,
Brian and Rosalynn Baker
My husband and I met MaryLou at check in on a Saturday, the week before Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteShe and I chatted about her daughters that were outside playing in the snow, and I about my grandchildren.. Marylou told me her daughters names and I mentioned that our youngest grandaughter was born on April 29th, the same day as her youngest baby girl. Our youngest's name is Keira.. she was born at 1 lb
10 oz, 13"... God has blessed us all with helping our Keira grow and thrive, amidst all adversity. So many people have prayed and continue to pray for our little one.
Tom and I will pray for your Kira and ask for prayers from our friends and family, for yours.
God bless you all... God is Good!
love, Linda and Tom Devlin
also, I have been wanting to send of note of thanks for such a wonderful weekend we had in the Grapes and Roses room.
We are so sorry to hear about this tragedy. We will keep Kira and your whole family in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove,
George & Lea Mussini
and
Vinny & Linda Notarnicola
Oh dear friends!
ReplyDeleteYou and your dear family are and will be in our thots and prayers. I am so sorry to hear of this - I can only imagine the pain you are going thru.
Much love and many blessings be yours - Judy & Tom Keenan Smyrna, DE
Hello, Jessica Becker told our church family about your little girl this morning, I just wanted to let you know that you're in my prayers and I thank God that you are remaining in faith in such a difficult time <3
ReplyDeleteBabs
Merlin & Marylu,
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I were shocked to hear what has happened. We will be praying for you and your family. We have notified our church to pray and fast for dear Kira. She is such a sweetheart!
Keep up the faith!! God is in control
Love, Pete and Racheal Elliott
Merlin & MaryLu
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to express our love for you & your family. We pray for you & Kira often and thank God for letting us become friends
of your family. What a wonderful rally of family and friends coming together in thoughts & prayers to give you comfort & strength. Please know that God is with you always. Thank you for the updates.
We love you all
Lynette Patoka and Vickie Van Dyn Hoven
Plover, Wisconsin
Merlin, Marylu, Kira, Marlea & Anna,
ReplyDeleteWords can't express our heartache at thinking of Kira so ill. We love you and thank God for the strong testimony of faith you show. Almost every waking moment since we found out finds us lifting you up before the throne of grace. We pray for a full recovery for Kira and that God will grant you wisdom, peace, faith, strength, understanding and comfort. I can think of nothing better than the opportunity to see her running around the inn again. We love you and will continue to pray for you day and night. Kim & Ken
We are praying for you and your family. We have sent this blog on to other Christian brothers that will pray also.
ReplyDeleteOur hearts are breaking for you.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Trusting in the sovereignty and compassion of our loving Saviour.
I have sent out prayer requests from our friends, near and far, and they are responding.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless little Kira, and your family.
Linda Devlin
Praying for you and your precious little girl... May God hold you very closely.
ReplyDeleteBurton and Deborah Heatwole
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI am praying that the tests today astound and baffle the doctors-in a good way!- and will ask the staff at the school where I work to do the same. Last night I couldn't sleep and though it is out of context I kept feeling led to pray the following over your family: For God has not given a spirit of fear, bot of POWER, and LOVE and a SOUND MIND.
--And having done all, to stand...
The battle is the Lord's.
Love and Hope, Janice Smith
We are praying for Kira Mary may God bless you with peace and comfort
ReplyDeleteDear Merlin & Marylu,
ReplyDeleteOur hearts are heavy with the news of little Kira's illness, but please know that the prayers of many near and far are with you. May you be comforted today knowing that Jesus is near and he truly is the Great Physician, and I pray for continued strength and peace that only the Lord can provide.
Cindy & Gary Walleisa
I'm praying for you.
ReplyDeleteI Love You, Kira!
ReplyDeleteDear Merlin and Marylu,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about Kira. Our prayers and love go out to you all. Prayer is very powerfull as long as we stay faithful. And know that God knows best and is in control always.May God bless you and Sweet little Kira.
Love
Bob and Sue Kurtz
NJ
We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers for guidance, peace, and healing during this most difficult time.
ReplyDeleteI will never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrews13:5 God promises that He will be our help,our strength, and our everlasting peace.
We may not know each other personally but we have the same heavenly Father. We heard of your little girl and have been reading your blogs and thinking of your little Kira throughout the past 4 days. We have 5 & 4 year old little girls that are praying for little Kira everyday. They keep asking how she is doing and love looking at her pictures. She is truly a beautiful little girl. We had our 5 yr. old in the Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh a year ago and I can only imagine the feelings you all must have. I also know the grace and strength God gives when his children go through times like these. We are lifting up your whole family in prayer.Your testimony has truly blessed our heart.
ReplyDeleteSo dear heavenly father..thank you for wrapping Kira in your warm, loving arms. We ask that you continue to give the family strength and grace through this difficult time. We do pray for healing for Kira! He is the GREAT physician!!!!
In Christ,
Jake & Mary Hochstetler
Meadville, PA.
For the entire Family,
ReplyDeleteI have and will continue to lift you all up in my prayers as your requested. May your faith and trust in God sustain you during this difficult time.
Love & Prayers,
Lorraine Vittoriosa
NY
Marylu & Merlin, I am so sorry to hear your sad news. I will keep Kira Mary in my prayers and at dinner tonight I will tell my husband and I will get him praying also. We have stayed at the inn in most of the rooms, and have found such peace just being around you two, and your first daughter. God's Love to all. Janet & Les Wilson, Barrington, NJ
ReplyDeleteMerlin and Marylu
ReplyDeleteLast night i woke up often thru-out the night, and every time i was awake, i prayed for you and Kira. I'm praying today specifically for Kira's stability as she undergoes the tests, and that you would CLEARLY know and feel God's heart and will for Kira, to guide you in what to do in response to the test results. i cannot even pretend to know what all you must be going thru, but my heart is aching. So we keep praying... Your peace and obvious faith thru all of this is amazing!
_Katrina Stoltzfus
Although we have never met, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time. May the Lord sustain you with His grace and presence during this time.
ReplyDeleteDear Merlin and MaryLou,
ReplyDeleteI think I can speak for our entire group when I say that we will be praying for your family and especially little Kira. As parents we can't comprehend your pain and fear but as believers we know the rock you are standing on right now. It's amazing to watch the Lord enfold you in His amazing arms. I'll share this with our chuch prayer mail as well.
Love,
Jane Fort for all the New Jersey crew.
Dear Merlin & Marylu,
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for your little Kira. We can't imagine what you are going through right now. Our God is great and faithful - He is our Rock. Psalm 61:1-3.
Love in Christ, Mike and Betty Aylestock, VA
MaryLu and Merlin,
ReplyDeleteJust heard of the news of Kira. She was so full of life last weekend when we were there. We are praying and believing for a miracle. We know first hand that God is a miracle worker. We are praying for Kira, her medical team, you and your families.
Numbers 6:24-26 "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you; the Lord life up His countenance upon you, and give you peace."
Love in Christ,
Kaye and Fred Bennett
Dear Merlin and Marylu,
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are with you, Kira and your entire family during this difficult time. Your faith in God will pull you through.
Sincerely,
Michele and John Alvino
Havertown, PA