Saturday, February 21, 2009

Several minutes ago Kira's heart began to beat in an abnormal way (v-tach). Although this means that Kira's heart cannot sustain this rhythm for prolonged time, her parents and family remain committed to placing this process in a God's hands who would receive her with joy into His very arms in heaven, or may choose to miraculously allow her continued meaningful life here. Please continue to pray for Kira and her family as they continue this journey. Tim, Renita, and Ana for the Yutzys

18 comments:

  1. this is still hard for me to comprehend.
    i love yous.

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  2. from a distance our spirits are close - may the grace and mercy of God be rich and his love embrace. - Steve & Gwendy

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  3. Praying for you Merlin and Mary Lou and daughters! I remember this child being in your womb at the time of Evelyn's bridal shower. She is beautiful. My heart aches for you!! December a year ago something almost identical to this happened to a little 6 yr old friend of ours. We feel the ache again.
    Jason and Gloria Croutch

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  4. Being at work today is ablessing as I don't have internet at home and here I can keep checking Kira's progress. We love all of you and pray that you can feel God's presence. You are constantly in our thoughts. All our love, Jeff, Debbie & Kyra

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  5. I am Jake Becker's brother. Your faith within your pain is awe inspiring! I will continue to pray and to cry for you!

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  6. We are still hoping and still praying with you. _all our love_ Merlin and Katrina St.

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  7. we love you guys and our hearts and prayers are with you always.

    susan kem

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  8. Marylu, I am thinking about you and Kira and the rest of your family constantly... and praying, praying, praying. I wish I could be there with you and DO something. May you feel the arms of your Father holding you up moment by moment. Melanie King

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  9. Merlin & Mary Lou,
    Prayin for you and your sweet little girl. May you feel God's arms tightly around you.
    Love,
    Rosa Stoltzfus

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  10. Thinking of you, praying for you, as always. Marlea, Jesus is carrying you and Kira in His arms right up close to His heart. Nothing will make Him stop loving you and caring for you. Kira, I love you, too, beautiful girl.

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  11. We are hurting with you, and praying for you. God knows, and He cares about each one of your individual needs for peace and comfort right now. May He bless you all real good. Steve & Deborah Miller

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  12. Dearest Merlin and Mary Lou,
    It just seems like yesterday that we were looking out our cottage window and watching the girls build snowmen and watching the joy Kira had when we shared our birthday balloons. We are so sorry that your sweet little angel is so sick. We are praying and I just called my parents and friends (that surprised us on my birthday) we are all praying for your whole family. Our love to you
    the Altringers (the family that adopted 3 from Guatemala)

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  13. THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD

    The Lord is my shepherd...that's Relationship
    I shall not want...that's Supply
    He maketh me to lie down in green pastures...that's Refreshment
    He restoreth my soul...that's Healing
    He leadeth me in the paths of righeousness...that's Guidance
    For His name's sake...that's Purpose
    Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death...that's Testing
    I will fear no evil...that's Protection
    For Thou art with me...that's Faithfulness
    Thy rod and staff they comfort me...that's Discipline
    Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies...that's Hope
    Thous anointest my head with oil...that's Consecration
    My cup runneth over...that's Abundance
    Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life...that's Blessing
    And I will dwell in the house of the Lord...that's Security
    FOREVER...that's ETERNITY !!!!!

    We are praying for you!!
    Mel & Jean Zook

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  14. We pray the Lord's perfect will be done in Kira's body. We are thinking of you constantly.
    We love you guys.
    Branden & Darlene

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  15. Merlin and Mary Lou,
    Thinking of you and praying for you all day! My heart hurts for you. Praying for wisdom for the doctors and for you, praying for a continued peace and comfort especially through the night.
    Heard this song being sung yesterday and thought of you...

    1. All the way my Savior leads me,
    What have I to ask beside?
    Can I doubt His tender mercy,
    Who through life has been my Guide?
    Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort,
    Here by faith in Him to dwell!
    For I know, whate’er befall me,
    Jesus doeth all things well;

    2. All the way my Savior leads me,
    Cheers each winding path I tread,
    Gives me grace for every trial,
    Feeds me with the living Bread.
    Though my weary steps may falter
    And my soul athirst may be,
    Gushing from the Rock before me,
    Lo! A spring of joy I see;

    3. All the way my Savior leads me,
    Oh, the fullness of His love!
    Perfect rest to me is promised
    In my Father’s house above.
    When my spirit, clothed immortal,
    Wings its flight to realms of day
    This my song through endless ages:
    Jesus led me all the way;
    This my song through endless ages:
    Jesus led me all the way.

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  16. Our hearts can almost feel your pain! What ablessing to have a God in a time like this . Our prayers are God will supply grace for each step of this path. We love ya . Prayers Steve and Sara

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  17. God loves you and so do we...
    Jason, Rose and family

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  18. Ex 33:14 The LORD replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."

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