Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.
John 11:25
The Morning of the Resurrection 1882
Burne-Jones, Sir Edward Coley (1833-1898)
Photograph by Carol Gerten-Jackson
Burne-Jones, Sir Edward Coley (1833-1898)
Photograph by Carol Gerten-Jackson
Thank you all for your love and prayers. We have been united with you in the Spirit because you have carried us in your hearts during your celebration of the Resurrection today.
Visiting John at the hospital on Saturday morning.I wonder if Dr. Hantel will be surprised to hear John's voice greet him in the morning? He left open a small window for the possibility, but certainly did not expect it. Lord willing, Dr. Hantel will have at least one more coherent conversation with John Fawcett. He will once again have to patiently endure John's twenty-minute response to the question, "On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your pain?" Or perhaps Dr. Hantel will be regaled by the tale of his own starring role as a double agent in one of John's incoherent dreams. Oh wait... that's what happened to me.
Charlotte feeding her Daddy the custard she made.Beginning Saturday morning, John's mind began to clear. His lungs are still compromised and he is very weak, but it has been wonderful to have John back (culinary critiques not included).
Friends from Church of the Resurrection moving furniture to make room for a hospital bed.Thank you all for building a wall of love and prayers around us this weekend. Blessings to you.
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Praise God from Whom ALL blessings flow!
Our pastor's words this morning reminded me of the testimony of you and John:
"The resurrection power of Jesus shows up in and through our weaknesses, when the physical body starts to suffer and decay; when it's beaten for the sake of Jesus and yet we carry on. When it starts to fall apart through disease and illness or accident and injury and yet the soul and spirit carry on with a determination, joy, and peace that shine through the ever widening cracks of our decay."
The brilliance of Jesus shining through you and John reaches around the world, and touches so many hearts. And we continue to love and pray.
Marilyn Henderson
Yes!!
Lois E.
Margie, I'm thanking God for giving John the gracious gift of coherence. He's such an intelligent, thoughtful, wise man, and I know it must be wonderful for him to be able to form his thoughts again and express them. Of course I'm heartbroken for you all by this disappointing turn of events, but while he still draws breath, I'm praying boldly and urgently for God to spare his life for your sakes and for His Glory. I love you!
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