tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post6802912371725117142..comments2023-09-03T05:07:05.984-05:00Comments on G R A C E ' S J O U R N A L :: Sooner than later (updated)Grace Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14267571028870160287noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-458044513668013552008-10-19T14:15:00.000-05:002008-10-19T14:15:00.000-05:00I will continue to pray for you and your family. ...I will continue to pray for you and your family. Your faith is an inspiration to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-47168169090246149572008-10-18T20:55:00.000-05:002008-10-18T20:55:00.000-05:00praying for you.praying for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-34838211950929604692008-10-18T02:03:00.000-05:002008-10-18T02:03:00.000-05:00Hi Andrew and Grace,I am in Birmingham, AL, and fo...Hi Andrew and Grace,<BR/><BR/>I am in Birmingham, AL, and followed a link from teampyro.blogspot to your journal. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate all you've written here. May the Lord bless, encourage, strengthen and protect you as you follow your Lord on this road marked with so much suffering. You are precious people.Jeri Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04344158054147277161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-74812945508740677352008-10-17T09:52:00.000-05:002008-10-17T09:52:00.000-05:00Andrew,Our church has been praying for you in Virg...Andrew,<BR/>Our church has been praying for you in Virginia. We are friends of Rick and Julie Clark. I have been so blessed by your blogs and especially by your video. I praise God for you and your family. Your bold witness is far reaching and is glorifying to God. Thank you for posting the specific prayer requests and for sharing this experience with others. May God give you peace and continue to be with you in a mighty way.<BR/>Denise Johnson, Calvary Memorial Church, Roanoke, VAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-88430541246317973812008-10-16T22:16:00.000-05:002008-10-16T22:16:00.000-05:00Andrew, our 12 yr old daughter was at prayer meeti...Andrew, our 12 yr old daughter was at prayer meeting last night with Mark, and she has really been struggling with things in her life right now. We were so encouraged that tonite at family worship she actually said she had a praise to report and it was that you and Grace have really been an encouragment to her. She struggles with a lot of fear and anxiety so this is really a big praise for us. Thank you Lord! <BR/><BR/>Kim SAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-11151964459852691572008-10-16T18:03:00.000-05:002008-10-16T18:03:00.000-05:00Andrew & Grace, From the first day we met you...Andrew & Grace,<BR/> From the first day we met you, Glenn and I have been in deep awe of your unshakeable faith and ability to simply trust in God through all situations. Through your trials we have watched as God deepened your faith even more and as we see the mighty work He has done in strengthening your family, I cannot help but rejoice at the graciousness He has bestowed on you all. That you still love and serve the Lord, that you are not consumed with bitterness, that you can still find peace in His Word, and are eager to reach a fallen world with His good news... what a testimony and example you have given the rest of us as we stumble through our own "trials" consumed with self-pity and doubt yet never experiencing even a fraction of the suffering you have undergone.<BR/> Continue to rest in Him and His strength and know that you are always in our prayers.<BR/> -Glenn & Erica WainwrightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-2842796192943737462008-10-16T15:52:00.000-05:002008-10-16T15:52:00.000-05:00Dear Andrew and Grace, Your blog is amazingly...Dear Andrew and Grace, <BR/><BR/> Your blog is amazingly encouraging, and very painful to read through. I still know both of you as the down-to-earth humble servants from Grace On Campus. I am honestly saddened by the turn of events-- and, i admit, worried too. But your words not only reflect an undying faith, but even a God-given strength as well. Thank you for staying strong and honoring Him in all seasons of your lives. To merely say that you are role models of faith to me would not do justice. I will be praying for a miraculous cure and, above all, for His glory as you have so reminded me to do. <BR/><BR/>--ManojAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-84299555975742268882008-10-16T14:07:00.000-05:002008-10-16T14:07:00.000-05:00I cant think of any words to comfort you more than...I cant think of any words to comfort you more than is already exceedingly evident that the Holy Spirit is comforting you with the truth of the Gospel through which we have joy in both times of blessing and times of suffering. Thank you again for sharing your struggles with us, and allowing us all to see more of God's grace and the hope we have in Jesus through your lives.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure youre already doing this because your love and openness to each other comes across so clearly in your sharings. but if i can share 1 thing with you in this time of uncertainty it would be, whether you have many years left together or few, talk about EVERYTHING together: your moments of weakness and despair, what might or might not be in the future, fears, hopes for each other, happy times, sad times, anything that has been unsaid in the past, etc. and love each other and your family without restraint.<BR/><BR/>I hope and pray you won't have to walk down a similar path as Esther and I have walked any time soon. But recently I realized what a blessing it is that I can look back at my time with Esther with little regret, and can move forward with little regret also because I know her wishes for me. Wasn't sure if I should share..some people like input from others and some don't (especially the unsolicited kind). So I tried to keep it short. Hope it is helpful rather than hurtful.<BR/><BR/>If you ever need to talk with someone who has shared similar experiences and has had to make similar tough decisions, feel free to contact me (ruprider@gmail)..or not..thats totally fine too.<BR/><BR/>Praying for healing, wisdom, health, strength, peace and joy.<BR/><BR/>Rupertruphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18309092850424279132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-7442709644614846252008-10-16T13:30:00.000-05:002008-10-16T13:30:00.000-05:00Continuing to pray for you guys.Continuing to pray for you guys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-3270771841125334382008-10-16T09:46:00.000-05:002008-10-16T09:46:00.000-05:00Andrew and Grace,Thank you for being living exampl...Andrew and Grace,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for being living examples of the Gospel. You continue to convict and encourage me. Thank you for your trust in the Lord and for seeking to keep your eyes on the big picture of God's eternal plan of redemption. Only heaven will reveal all that the Lord has done and will continue to do through your lives. <BR/><BR/>We all have a lot to learn from you both. Every one of us has our days numbered, though some of us are less aware. May we learn from your examples to make the most of the time the Lord has entrusted to us here. And to share the great hope we have in Christ.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for encouraging me to worship my God all the more and praise Him for the grace He gives to each of us in our trials. Your are proving His sufficiency as you lean on Him for all you need each day. You two are so magnifying the Grace of our God. I am praying for you.<BR/><BR/>AmandaAmanda Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10705670686125307103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-12651098719068988242008-10-15T23:59:00.000-05:002008-10-15T23:59:00.000-05:00Andrew and Grace,Thank you for your blog. Thank yo...Andrew and Grace,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your blog. Thank you for being such a clear testimony of Christ during such a difficult trial. We continually pray that God uses your family to His glory, and you are comforted in His sovereignty, love, and grace.<BR/><BR/>We love you and pray for you often!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>Ben & PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-49586650334504626012008-10-15T23:48:00.000-05:002008-10-15T23:48:00.000-05:00Thank you for continuing to share with us. It has...Thank you for continuing to share with us. It has been a great encouragement. We continue to pray for you guys.<BR/><BR/>-Steven & AngieStevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14419755626234271173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-25941655403009235432008-10-15T21:38:00.000-05:002008-10-15T21:38:00.000-05:00Hey Andrew,The bravery, honesty, and openness that...Hey Andrew,<BR/>The bravery, honesty, and openness that you and Grace demonstrate always astounds me. I can't even fathom what you and your family have been going through (other than through reading your blogs) but seeing the positive attitude and level-headedness with which you have been fighting this battle is truly inspirational to me. It reminds me that we all are capable of handling the storm when we are faced with it. <BR/><BR/>I have recently seen some proof that prayer and positive thinking are truly remarkable and effective. Stu and I will continue to pray for your family and send positive thoughts your way!!!<BR/><BR/>Always,<BR/>Sharon V. HongAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-11852953065576264882008-10-15T19:28:00.000-05:002008-10-15T19:28:00.000-05:00Andrew,We love you, pray for you and are thankful ...Andrew,<BR/><BR/>We love you, pray for you and are thankful for God magnifying Himself through you. (You are helping us all to see how incredibly BIG the Lord is and how really, really teeny tiny we all are.)<BR/><BR/>Tonight at home group we will pray together for you, Grace and your precious children!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>The Magee FamilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-54999250541979057302008-10-15T13:42:00.000-05:002008-10-15T13:42:00.000-05:00Andrew,I am blessed to see your courage to stand f...Andrew,<BR/><BR/>I am blessed to see your courage to stand for the Lord in all seasons. I listened with tears in my eyes as you proclaim the gospel. It is awesome to see the Holy Spirit move in your life and Grace's life also. You are truely one of God's fellow workers (1 Cor 3:6). I am so proud to call you friend and brother.<BR/><BR/>We love you.<BR/><BR/>Jason LewisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-66744608242659219932008-10-15T11:44:00.000-05:002008-10-15T11:44:00.000-05:00Your blog never ceases to encourage and humble me....Your blog never ceases to encourage and humble me. Thank you so much for your honest post. It truly leaves me longing for heaven more. Praying for you guys!<BR/><BR/>Jane Kimjaneuclahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13912026737701908601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-34085160153845069662008-10-15T08:40:00.000-05:002008-10-15T08:40:00.000-05:00Andrew and Grace,We love you both very much. Ever...Andrew and Grace,<BR/><BR/>We love you both very much. Every time you write it makes me love and praise God more.<BR/><BR/>Praying for you daily,<BR/><BR/>Kim SAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-44984323701507098982008-10-14T21:24:00.000-05:002008-10-14T21:24:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing Andrew. It's so encouraging re...Thanks for sharing Andrew. It's so encouraging reading your blog. Kelly and I are praying for you and the family.<BR/><BR/>Daniel and Kelly ChanKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01143137180557949669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-15103488236950217622008-10-14T19:14:00.000-05:002008-10-14T19:14:00.000-05:00Dear Andrew, I just wanted to add this verse that...Dear Andrew, <BR/><BR/>I just wanted to add this verse that was a part of what we studied Sunday evening: <BR/>Romans 8:18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. <BR/>Imagine the dazzling glory of God that will be yours, unclouded by the fall. Our prayers are with you my brother and sister. <BR/><BR/>Dave and Cynthia HildebrandCynthia Hildebrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840823167604751786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-30133948737654258662008-10-14T18:37:00.000-05:002008-10-14T18:37:00.000-05:00we praise God for your trust in God through this s...we praise God for your trust in God through this suffering in your life. He is truly showing forth His glory in and through you. we love you guys we are praying fervently on your behalf. In Christs love,<BR/> The Zepedasthe Zepeda familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15316062321678763207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-2847366786613379082008-10-14T17:47:00.000-05:002008-10-14T17:47:00.000-05:00Andrew and Grace, I know God is sovereignly exerci...Andrew and Grace, I know God is sovereignly exercising His will and that He is being glorified in all that you are going through (I praise Him that this is for His eternal Kingdom and glory, and not just an embittering useless difficulty), still I am so personally sad that you have more trials to endure. We love you. I am praying for you. Connie A.NeverAlonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805730293007988918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-5047769756755576322008-10-14T14:05:00.000-05:002008-10-14T14:05:00.000-05:00As I was reading your email, I "happened" to be li...As I was reading your email, I "happened" to be listening to Enfield (Resolved worship band). I was listening to the song "Anchored." What a perfect song to describe your Faith in The King! While I cannot imagine what you are going through, I rejoice in your faith in our Lord. Your maturity is a constant encouragement to all of us, as well as an unmistakable testimony of the Sovereignty of God!<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your willingness to share your suffering and joy with your Spiritual family. What comfort to know that The Master will take care of your family! What a grace that He has given you some time to prepare them for your departure! While we are grieving over the news and apparent will of God, we rejoice in knowing that you will soon see The King! No more fighting, no more pain! Only pure joy in the face of Jesus Christ! I am jealous of you, my friend! But we will join you soon enough!<BR/><BR/>Our prayers are with you and your precious family! May your final days be sweet and joy-filled, basking in the glory of the Christ you will soon meet!<BR/><BR/>By the way, if you do not own the Enfield CD -- O for that Day, I highly suggest you purchase it on itunes today! It will prepare your heart for Heaven! Plus, every song is pretty good!cwbloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04390897229157026845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-31216757617519070252008-10-14T12:50:00.000-05:002008-10-14T12:50:00.000-05:00Andrew-around the table this morning after breakfa...Andrew-around the table this morning after breakfast, I showed the children your video. we then talked about salvation and how we can be rightly related to God, how we can be so sure of our standing before God, and how we can be clothed in Christ's righteousness. It was a wonderful way to use this GOD glorifying trial to impact the next generation to the glory of GOD. Their eyes got big as they watched you speak of God's goodness even in the face of death...Thank you Andrew. You have no idea how big this whole thing is. You are right. God is doing something really huge here. "The world has yet to see what God can do with and for and through and in and by the man who is fully and wholly consecrated to Him. I will try my utmost to be that man." DL Moody Praise God for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-62965837049201035892008-10-14T11:59:00.000-05:002008-10-14T11:59:00.000-05:00I read your blog through my tears. Thank you for y...I read your blog through my tears. Thank you for your faith. Thank for believing in the sufficiency of your Savior. And not just believing it, but living it out even in the face of death. Praying fervently!<BR/>Janeawagamamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576025776800157635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10758326.post-4063626409662098492008-10-14T11:50:00.000-05:002008-10-14T11:50:00.000-05:00Andrew and Grace:We are praying for you during thi...Andrew and Grace:<BR/><BR/>We are praying for you during this difficult season in your lives but rejoicing that you are embracing Colossians 3:1-4.<BR/><BR/>Hal and Cecilie HaysHalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380583904033956230noreply@blogger.com