RodandStaff Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I'm sorry I haven't taken the time yet to get back to ya'll to give you some very good news about the prayer I requested for my son a little over three weeks ago. (link: http://dinarvets.com...#entry1088950). I knew I was sharing some very sensitive personal needs for my son and our family... but when you can't make it on your own... and you need help, I feel you gotta reach out for prayer support. I feel it's only right to share with you the result of what we feel is a real answer to all those prayers. I could give ya'll a lot of specific details but I'll just say this... since his very close call with our trip to the emergency room because of cutting his wrist... things have so dramatically turned around that I have almost been holding my breath to make sure this change was real, and was gonna last. My son's whole outlook has changed dramatically for the better... our family now talks openly about anything and everything.. no more "distance between us", and we are even praying together as a family ... our son hadn't wanted to do that for a while now... but this time it was his suggestion!!! He's even looking forward to his future... with or without the RV ... though I must confess... I think we would all feel better if it happened... and soon!!! I have always believed we need to give credit where credit is due. I want ya'll to know... from the bottom of my heart... we couldn't have made it through that without help... and ya'll were so caring and gracious and loving. I can never thank you enough... but I'll say "THANK YOU" over and over again anyway!!! Blessings to ya'll... I believe like a farmer... your gonna harvest what you plant... and I think that means ya'll are headed for a bumper crop!!! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamagirl Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 The power of prayer is AWESOME!!! I'm so very happy for your family my friend... the family that prays together stays together... much love and many hugs to y'all! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genx4me Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Awesome news Rod. Thanks for the update!!! Prayers will continue for you and your family. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattyangel Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Rod, all you need is to just ask and we will come to your beckon call with prayers. Rod your example as a father, husband and a man, you show much integrity. And your character, enhances all other virtues. You are Bless and God Bless. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puckster_guy Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 hey Rod so happy we could help. As a hockey player "keep your head up".The power of positive thinking and prayer always comes through. happy to hear all is going well 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlefeet Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Glad to hear R-n-S still in our prayers............ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quadkidd1 Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Prayin it forward ! Best regards from...... Quad 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonjon Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) Rod, You make me understand something my grandad used to say, "lovable people are easy to love it's the rest of them that give you the practice". I love you man, and I'm not into that redefined marriage shat. Edited January 31, 2013 by jonjon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterlily Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I am grateful for your blessings and answered prayers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Wonderful news Rod! Sounds like his spirit-man has been birthed or rekindled and he is allowing Him to begin to work in his life......Wow! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodandStaff Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Wow... ya'll are amazing!!! Ya got me choked up again! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherysh Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Rod, I am a believer in when things are bad...YOU PRAY...and when things are good, even great..YOU PRAY. I'm sorry I didnt see your original post, but I am going to keep praying for strength and courage and the Sweet Lord to embrace your family. God is Great and he does have a plan for every one of us....you could not have said it better! God gives his hardest battles to his strongest soldiers...and your family was dealt a doozie my brother!! Keep your head up!! <3 CHerysh 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger21 Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Rod thanks for the update, you are awesome and glad to hear your family is doing great. Love your humor and all your posts 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brbrlocke Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I Praise God for the wonderful news Rod... Prayer does work... :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiaKaha Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 What a blessing that everyone's prayers were answered... and what a blessing to US to be able to offer them for your family. You'll stay in my prayers... KK MADD for Heather 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzur Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Blessed Be..... That's wonderful Rod... Thanks for the update... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1099 Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 This is great news ... the power of collective prayers! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
respectron Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) Sorry I didn't see your original post either. So sad to hear what happened Rod but so releaving at the same time to hear he is alive and has welcomed back the word of God in his life. I'm not a God man but I highly respect people who do.., really.., and understand how important it is to people who believe! Your situation brought tears to my eyes and I in my own way wish the best for you, your son and the whole family. Edited January 31, 2013 by respectron 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyHi Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Fantastic news Rod.....bringing your family and extended DV family together was a great result too! Us blokes down under may get under your skin, but hey we are all together in this....that is an uplift we all needed to hear. Wow, combine it with other more positive IQD news and this is looking good for us all and your son's dreams too. Blessings to y'all 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodandStaff Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Just want to add a quick update on my son. I can't hardly believe the turn around in his attitude and outlook on life. I think I can sum it up though in one thing he just told me yesterday. When he was in the hospital awaiting some evaluation and to be sure he was not going to hurt himself again he realized (in his own word's) that he always loved God, but had not always chosen to be loyal to him.... he made that complete commitment that night in the hospital... and he hasn't looked back since. What a change... it's no longer following someone his parents follow... it's 100% personal now... and he's totally committed!!! I am just overwhelmed by his change of heart. Thanks again to ya'll for standing in the gap when we needed help beyond anything we could ever drum up... again, it just blows my mind the power of collective prayer!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyHi Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 You can't beat personal experience! Being raised in a Christian home does not a christian make. The faith of the parents will stand in the gap until the kids age of understanding...then it is on their heads. You can't pass it on as an inheritence to your kids...you can only set the example and model for them to aspire to. Rod it is the highest of rewards to have your kids choose to follow Jesus. Be blessed man and enjoy the new deeper level of relationship that this provides....let the mentoring begin in earnest! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jg1 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Thank you. This was much better than a RV. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy1der Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 That's great news Rod. Sounds like a Damascus road experience for your son. It's been my experience that sometimes God allows us to fall flat on our backs so the only place we can look is UP! God bless you and your family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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