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Tom
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Posted 11/21/2002 7:26 PM (GMT -6)

Hi all-

I know there's a lot to pray for, but I'd appreciate any that would remember my Dad, Dave Belt, when God puts it on your heart to do so. He's 79 and was diagnosed with stomach cancer 8 weeks ago. Three days ago he had half his stomach and part of his esophagus removed. Did fine in surgery. Then last night he had a heart attack while recovering in the hospital. He had failed the stress test prior to the surgery because of blocked arteries. The angioplasty he received got him ready for surgery, but last night one of the stints they had inserted into his heart to help with the passage of blook collapsed. So more were inserted. There are more complications besides these, but that'll give you a basic picture.

I'm not even sure what to pray for. Me? I'm praying that Dad be given some more time to say what he needs to say to his wife and six kids and to settle his accounts with God. Dad has never made any kind of public confession of faith but we have had lots of talks. He has hinted on a couple of occassions having gotten things with God right, but it's not all that clear 'cause Dad doesn't share what's on the inside...ever.

Anybody wanna just ask God to bring his loving influence to bare in this situation so that Dave Belt sees and understands God's infinite love for him and open his heart (tubes and stints and all!) to it?

Thanks,
Tom

"No one's ever eaten a donut hole because they don't exist." Starkman

selah
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Posted 11/22/2002 12:57 AM (GMT -6)

Tom,

I will pray for him.

God's peace to you and your family during this time.

Love
selah

Then He showed me the river whose waters give life, sparkling like crystal, flowing out from the throne of God and of the Lamb. Rev. 22:1

trosie
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Posted 11/22/2002 3:45 AM (GMT -6)

I'll be praying for him too!

God's blessings to you and your family.
trosie

hand_carved
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Posted 11/22/2002 7:20 AM (GMT -6)

Holy Father,

We exalt your Name in the presence of many, we regard your power, we regard your love, we regard your majesty, we stand in awe of your beauty, and awestruck we fall on our faces in humility.

High King, we desire your will to be accomplished in the life of Dave Belt, just as you desire your will to be done. Let our prayers open the floodgates of your grace that you may be revealed in all your majesty and beauty to Dave. We pray that you will strip away the stumbling blocks that hinder Him from your presence so that he can be more free to glimpse your reality, and openly commit his life to you.

Let your will be done God, even though our words of petition are frail.

In your precious name...

Amen

"I'm beside myself!" C-3PO, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.

trosie
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Posted 11/23/2002 2:49 AM (GMT -6)

quote:
Let your will be done God, even though our words of petition are frail.

In your precious name...

Amen

AMEN!

Dear Lord, I also pray that you would grant David's wife and children your peace that passes understanding. I pray that if there is unfinished business, that this there would be closure and healing before the day you decide to bring David home to your loving care. I pray that this family have the strength and find the comfort they need in this time.

Thank you, Lord, for hearing our prayers and for the promise that you are with us ALWAYS! Your loving presence is so precious. You are our hope and our strength!

Amen!

BBBCanada
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Posted 11/23/2002 2:16 PM (GMT -6)

I'll be praying Tom.

Brandon
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Tom
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Posted 11/23/2002 7:04 PM (GMT -6)

Thanks everybody! I'll keep you posted.

Tom

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Electra
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Posted 11/26/2002 5:06 AM (GMT -6)

Tom, I’ll be praying for your Dad and for your whole family during this difficult time. Electra

Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Matt. 10:8

PotOnWheel
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Posted 11/26/2002 5:54 AM (GMT -6)

Praying, Tom.

Springs
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Posted 11/26/2002 7:48 AM (GMT -6)

Me too.

-S

shell
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Posted 11/26/2002 7:56 AM (GMT -6)

Tom,

Just want you to know I've been praying too.

Shell

hand_carved
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Posted 12/3/2002 2:47 AM (GMT -6)

How's he doing, Tom?

-adam

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Tom
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Posted 12/3/2002 3:20 AM (GMT -6)

Thanks everybody for praying.

My Dad is still in the hospital. A few days after his stomach cancer surgery (two weeks ago now I think) he had a heart attack. They're waiting for him to heal up from the surgery to do open-heart by-pass. He should be ready for the open-heart in another week. His spirits are up. I had hoped to make it home but wasn't unable. I'm planning on a Christmas visit now. We'll see.

Bless you all!

Tom

"It might take a year or two to begin to understand Calvinism. But you won't do so by reading books. It's a transformation of outlook." Al & Fred

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