Friday, December 07, 2007

Urgent Prayer Request


Late last night we received a call that my mother experienced a severe heart attack and was being rushed to a larger hospital an hour from home. Within hours my brother flew in from Toronto and the three of us (Troy, Kim & I) drove to be with the family.

We are very grateful to the quick intervention of our friend and pastor, Mark Mast, for getting her to the hospital. We are also grateful for the doctors and nurses who helped save her. Above all, we thank God. She seems to be recovering well with minimum heart damage (as far as they can tell now).

Kim & I are scheduled to fly to Australia first thing Sunday morning, so this made us put all plans on hold. However, after a family meeting, everyone agreed that we should go. She is very stable, recovering and resting well. As hard as it is, we also feel it is important to go. Please pray for us, as we struggle to have peace, even knowing it is the best bet.

Thank you all who have already been praying. Keep praying. God bless!
Posted by Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 23:15:12 | Permanent Link | Comments (17) |
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1 - Praying for you and your family... (Comment this)

Written by: Maria at 2007/12/07 - 21:24:48
2 - I'm joining your family in prayer!

Robin (Comment this)

Written by: robin dugall at 2007/12/08 - 03:10:05
3 - my prayers are with you guy's and the family. The same thing happened to me when my dad left my mom and I was planning on going to India. It was hard, but the family felt it was best that I go. I pray that your time with Kim would be great and that God would carry your mom.

Phil (Comment this)

Written by: Anonymous at 2007/12/08 - 04:11:19
4 - Praying for your mom and that God will give you peace as you go to Australia. (Comment this)

Written by: Lyn at 2007/12/08 - 06:44:31
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5 - Maria, Robin & Lyn,

Thank you so much.

Peace,
Jamie (Comment this)

Written by: Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 2007/12/08 - 08:13:08
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6 - Hey Phil,

I remember when you faced that tough decision. Thanks for really understanding.

Peace,
Jamie (Comment this)

Written by: Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 2007/12/08 - 08:14:07
7 - Something similar happened in my life too. Adding my prayers for good health and peace for all of you.

Dana
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Written by: Anonymous at 2007/12/09 - 17:25:18
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8 - Thanks Dana. She is doing really well. Thanks for all the prayer!

Peace,
Jamie (Comment this)

Written by: Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 2007/12/09 - 19:00:22
9 - Jamie- I just saw this! I'll certainly be praying as your mom hopefully continues to improve. Keep us updated as much as possible. (Comment this)

Written by: cindy at 2007/12/09 - 21:58:55
10 - May the Lord hold you close, fill you with peace and assurance, and cause healing to spring up in your mom. You are loved. (Comment this)

Written by: Chris Monroe at 2007/12/11 - 10:17:35
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11 - Hey Cindy & Chris,

Thank you. She is diong well, but will require surgery. We are concerned, but holding on to hope. Thanks!

Peace,
Jamie (Comment this)

Written by: Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 2007/12/11 - 15:43:02
12 - Sorry to hear this Jamie. Ida-Lynn's Mum had a heart attack early last Wednesday morning and just got home today after having a stent put in.

Love,
Larry (Comment this)

Written by: Anonymous at 2007/12/12 - 16:25:44
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13 - Hey Larry,

Thanks. Sorry to hear about Ida-Lynn's Mum. My Mom will be flown to Winnipeg soon for some surgery. Keep praying.

Peace,
Jamie (Comment this)

Written by: Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 2007/12/12 - 17:17:08
14 - You know I'm praying for her, Jamie. Have been since I heard the news. (Comment this)

Written by: Brandi Roberts at 2007/12/12 - 20:27:04
15 - how is your mom bro?

phil (Comment this)

Written by: Anonymous at 2007/12/12 - 20:32:51
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16 - Thanks Brandi. (Comment this)

Written by: Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 2007/12/12 - 21:02:12
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17 - Hey Phil,

She is doing well, but has to fly to Winnipeg for surgery. Keep praying.

Peace,
Jamie (Comment this)

Written by: Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 2007/12/12 - 21:03:36
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