Have you ever been deeply touched by someones personal testimony of how God has worked in, and through them? Well, one of my cousins is married to a strong Christian man. His faith in God is, without a doubt, the kind that can move mountains. You see, back in 2006, he had to undergo a heart transplant, only to have it fail. He underwent another heart transplant in 2007, as well as a stem cell transplant. He has been blessed with good health for the past 21 months. Well, just a few days ago, during his routine checkup, it was determined that his heart is in failure, again. A pathologist in Utah determined that he does have Light Chain Deposition Disease, which is a cancer of the blood. It was detected in his original heart, as well as in his two transplanted hearts. He is currently in the hospital undergoing a second stem cell transplant. My cousin's daughter, Jill, created this video to tell his story...and to share his testimony of what God has done for him. Please watch it and be completely blown away by God's amazing grace and mercy.
If you would, please lift my cousin's husband, Kevin, and their family up in your prayers as he is in the fight for his life. Ask God to keep his heart stable and to give them all the strength and the courage to keep fighting...and to never give up!
P.S. My sweet bloggy friend, Amy, over at Our Daily Blessing...Life, is having an incredible giveaway! Hop on over there and check it out...and be sure to take the time to read about her and her son's personal journey with various health issues. You will be blessed!
April
Hello, I'm April, welcome to my blog. I look at every day as an adventure and an opportunity to laugh and to learn. You will soon discover that my family and my faith are at the heart of who I am.
WOW!! And I complained this morning because my dishwasher broke and I had to wash dishes by hand. Really makes you be thankful for the life you have. Thoughts and prayers for him and the family.
Truly an inspirational video, and an inspirational LIFE! Truly God has plans for him and his family, beyond being an inspiration to others going through such trials. Prayer promised!
Oh what a video. I am not sure if you know this..but my BIL was on a heart transplant list and got a heart years ago. He developed problems and had to be relisted. His outcome was not good but it was due to a cloting issue...so Hold on to faith because God is GOOD. Isn't he? I am praying for your whole family.
April- Thank you so much for sharing this with us, dear friend. We have already prayed for Kevin and will continue to do so. What an incredible man! He has been through so much... His faith makes mine stronger and my worries smaller. What an inspiration!:) Lori
sending many prayers Kevin's way. what a guy. he's been through so much yet had smile on his face in practically every photo. what a lovely video to share. what a beautiful family.
oh my goodness. What an amazing man...what an amazing spirit and incredible faith.
I watched the entire video and have been touched. God has done miracles in this man's life and I know he can continue.
My really good friend's husband was 32 and died without warning, of cardiomyopathy, when she was 8 months pregnant with their 3rd child. So, I know that God has done amazing things in saving Kevin's life.
Welcome to my blog! I'm, originally, from Arkansas (Go Hogs!) and my husband is from South Carolina. We met on a blind date in December of 1988 and were married 10 mos. later. Crazy, I know! We have two beautiful daughters, who make life fun, exciting, and challenging! I look at every day as an adventure and an opportunity to laugh and to learn. You will soon discover that my family and my faith are at the heart of who I am. Stick around a while, won't you?
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Welcome to my blog! I'm, originally, from Arkansas (Go Hogs!) and my husband is from South Carolina. We met on a blind date in December of 1988 and were married 10 mos. later. Crazy, I know! We have two beautiful daughters, who make life fun, exciting, and challenging! I look at every day as an adventure and an opportunity to laugh and to learn. You will soon discover that my family and my faith are at the heart of who I am. Stick around a while, won't you?
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I will definitely be all over this prayer request. I was moved deeply by his video...what a story about hope and perserverence.
Love to you all.
You betcha....
Suzanne
God does not promise only good things, but He does promise to go with us through our bad times.
wow........very touching.
WOW!! And I complained this morning because my dishwasher broke and I had to wash dishes by hand. Really makes you be thankful for the life you have. Thoughts and prayers for him and the family.
Truly an inspirational video, and an inspirational LIFE! Truly God has plans for him and his family, beyond being an inspiration to others going through such trials. Prayer promised!
Absolutely....
What a video!
sandy toe
My friend forwarded your site to me - what a hero. Prayers for sure!
WOW. That video needs a warning label....caution, will make you cry like a baby!
I will keep Kevin and the rest of the family in my prayers.
Oh my ... I am sobbing (as usual when I visit here). I can't breath through my nose now and must go find a tissue.
I will pray.
Yep. Completely blown away and humbled!! May God be with them and bless them once again. What a journey they have been through already!
My prayers are with them.♥
Oh what a video. I am not sure if you know this..but my BIL was on a heart transplant list and got a heart years ago. He developed problems and had to be relisted. His outcome was not good but it was due to a cloting issue...so Hold on to faith because God is GOOD. Isn't he? I am praying for your whole family.
So very inspiring, I will be praying.
I will pray for Kevin and his family at this difficult time. Thanks for sharing the very moving video.
Lindsay
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The video made me tear up, mostly because it reminded me of all my husband went through (though not the same thing)
April- Thank you so much for sharing this with us, dear friend. We have already prayed for Kevin and will continue to do so. What an incredible man! He has been through so much... His faith makes mine stronger and my worries smaller. What an inspiration!:) Lori
Wow-- and I was grumbling about my headache.
Thanks for sharing.
my good thoughts and prayers are with your cousin and her family.
You all absolutely have my prayers. Tell your cousin to hang in there and keep living!
This moved me.
His will through "His will."
Thank you so very much for sharing this with us.
I am in prayer for him.
.mac :)
I'll keep him in my thoughts.
What I found so amazing about every one of those pictures.. he & his family are smiling & showing JOY through it ALL!!!!!
April this is an incredible story--What a testimony of faith this family has. I will pray for them.
sending many prayers Kevin's way. what a guy. he's been through so much yet had smile on his face in practically every photo. what a lovely video to share. what a beautiful family.
My precious friend,
I can hear the pain in your post...know that our God is still the God of miracles!
I'll be praying for him and for your family as you all surround him and uplift him with your prayers.
Love you so much!
I will pray-this is a difficult situation...
P.S. Be sure to read my blog on Friday...there will be a special note just for you, April!
Oh April - I am so sorry to hear about this. I will keep him in my prayers.
((hugs))
Jen
oh my goodness. What an amazing man...what an amazing spirit and incredible faith.
I watched the entire video and have been touched. God has done miracles in this man's life and I know he can continue.
My really good friend's husband was 32 and died without warning, of cardiomyopathy, when she was 8 months pregnant with their 3rd child. So, I know that God has done amazing things in saving Kevin's life.
Praying!
~Julie
Kevin is in my prayers. He sounds like a fighter!
I pray he is healed and healthy!
XO,
Sheila
How are you feeling today hun?? Are we stone free yet????
Gentle hugs!
I am praying right now. So sad. So scary!
Hi April,
I had to pop back over to tell you I did have chicken & dumplings (too funny)....LOVE them!
Awesome video. Amazing story of faith. I will for sure be keeping him in my prayers, April.
Such an inspiration! I will definitely pray for him & his family
I am still praying for him!
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