Thanks for all your prayers. Sarah was doing really well this morning. She seemed pretty relaxed and at peace. The nurses in our area have loved working with / for her. She was getting well wishes / prayers from all of them as she won't be returning to the OB floor. She actually got a card from one of them that had a small pair of jeans glued to the front. Seeing the little
girly jeans reminded Sarah of a talk her Aunt Carol gave at a MOPS meeting last fall. Sarah shared that she gets to choose her perspective and attitude towards what is going even when the surrounding circumstances might seem out of control. She decided to pull up her "big girl jeans" and zip them up rather than sit around waiting for circumstances to change. Surprisingly, there were very little tears this morning. Sarah has accepted the lot given her. She loves and trusts God. He is so good to us. It may seem strange but this experience has only shown us more how much he actually cares for us. Independently, Sarah and I were each singing in our heads a David
Crowder song, "Open Skies." (
lyrics) Once I started humming it, we both sang aloud. It was no mistake we were singing this song this today. He has certainly been there and is HERE with us today.
Praise Him under open skies
Everything breathing praising God
In the company of all who love the King
From wherever you are
Wherever you've been
He's been there
So let his people sing
And it's so wonderful to be here now
Wherever you are
Wherever you've been
He's been there
Praise Him under open skies
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what a beautiful picture.
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Bekah Baker
Bob - God bless you for the updates...
ReplyDeleteTons of us in NH praying for all of you this a.m.
You two are the biggest blessing to so many of us, obviously including the Mass. Gen'l staff!
Keep up the good work! In His love, Christy, Megan, Mark, and Holly
I have been blessed by all your updates and beautiful pictures and thoughts - You are extremely generous and humble to share this experience with all of us. Sarah's strength comes through this blog and her ability to put on her big girl jeans through all of this is amazing. Bob, I pray for your strength, too through this as your family needs you the most! Take care and our prayers are with you all during the next step of surgery.
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Bob - My prayers are with you and Sarah as you go through this surgery right now. It is so comforting knowing God knows all, is in control of it all, and is so gracious and loving to us.
ReplyDeleteDear Sarah and Bob,
ReplyDeleteI have been following your story since Mark Sohmer alerted us to what was happening last week. I have been praying for you both and your family, and my heart goes out to you.
You both have an incredible faith, and I do believe God will continue to bless you both.
Congratulations on your new baby boy!
-Julie (Sanborn) Knight
Thank you for encouraging us! God Bless You All as you begin this new phase of your lives, built on a strong foundation and ever growing love and trust in God your Father, May He see your faith and richly reward you for the way you Glorify Him!
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Bob and Sarah, you know what's so funny and remarkable, is all this time we have felt the need to encourage, uplift and pray for you, but YOU are the one's who have uplifted and encouraged our hearts with your steadfast faith, peace, and joy in the midst of a trial that most of us can't even comprehend. You have honored our Lord with your lives. Thank you for your wonderful example and testimony. My prayer is that your example will reach many hearts for His glory. Thank you so much! -Danny, Jen, Kayleigh and Zack
ReplyDeleteHmmm... by the way... how's the name for baby L. coming along? All in due time, right?!
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you today and we hope to see you both soon!
-Danny, Jen, Zack and Kayleigh
Sarah and Bob,
ReplyDeleteI am amazed the stength that has come through these messages for the rest of us to grasp as we go on this journey with you. We lift our prayers for you and the same is being answered for us. I have typed the lyrics to a song we are practicing for an Easter musical "Bow the Knee", the word are so appropiate for us all but it just fits your situation and when we practice all I can think of is you. I tried to copy and paste but it didn't work so I hope to see you on Wednesday and bring it then.
We love you!
We continue to lift you before the King!
Aunt Paula
Well I laughed when I saw the big girl jeans comment. I remember the talk and it is so true of Sarah to put on her big girl jeans today and in this time. We continue to lift Sarah up in prayer and have to say how thankful we all are for Bob's updates. Thanks for the encouragement you two have given to all of us..
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We continue to pray for you guys, and we appreciate the updates.
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Mark, Shelby, Vivienne, Juliana, Caleb, and Gabriella
P.S., not to be a "nag" or anything, but I echo "Danny, Jen, Zack and Kayleigh's" comment about the name. Isn't there a law or something that if you don't name a baby within a certain number of days, his name automatically becomes Mark Edward??? I think that's how I got my name. I'll have to check with my Mom on that. ;)
One of the prayers from last night was:
ReplyDeleteGod give both Bob and Sarah a song of praise and worship in their hearts and minds as they rise in the morning before surgery!!!!!
God ANSWERS PRAYER!!!
Bob and Sarah,
ReplyDeleteMark Sohmer let me know what was happening. I just wanted to let you know that I'm praying for both of you, and for your kids. God bless!
Bob and Sarah,
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to see the latest update on Sarah's hip surgery. You both were doing great. We are praying for your recovery.
Again, congratulations on the new baby boy.
Khanh and Dang
What a sweet picture. Now that is one for the scrapbook! As we continue to lift you guys up and prayer I am keenly aware of how your faith and obedience to God continues to challenge our own relationship with our Lord and Savior. Thank-you for bringing us along on this journey and for your willingness to be so open about what is going on. Even now God is using this time to reach out and touch the hearts of those around you.
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord! So many of us are out here praying for you contintually, but it is your faith and strength and joy that are inspiring and blessing each and every one of us.
ReplyDeletePraying for continued faith, strength and blessings.
Dawn (Casagrande) Devanna
Bob and Sarah,
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so thankful that you have overcome by God's grace two major hurdles...a healthy baby boy, and now the surgery. We will continue to pray that Lil' L will come through the remainder of the process of going home quickly and that you will heal quickly too. I am sure that you all are just longing to be a family under your own roof. I am so thankful for the peace that God is granting to you and all of us. We continue to pray for all of you and stand in awe at the sovereign hand of our God. Love you all,
Jeri Lynn for the family :)
Bob and Sarah,
ReplyDeleteGod is so good!! Your baby boy is perfect, and Anderson and Lyndsey look like they're doing well too despite everything that is going on.
One of the things I had been praying about in my own life was God to show me a married couple that I could look up to as a modal for my own marriage...I'm beginning to think that you guys are that couple!! Bob, your support of Sarah and your children during all of this is just amazing. And how you both haven't stopped praising God during all of this is so encouraging. I have to say I am completely in awe of this situation. God bless you guys!
Sarah and Bob,
ReplyDeleteWe just heard about you in our payer chain on Thursday. It seems everything has happened so fast! I am overwhelmed, but am so humbled that you are not. Your testimony and strength are wonderful for the rest of us. There are no words to express how much we think of you in our prayers. I know there's an indent where Jesus has been spending the hours beside you in bed. All our love and prayers! God bless you and the kids.
Caylene and Anthony Coculo
Sarah~ I have just been dying to give you a hug and since I have no idea when that will be, here is a hug and a kiss via blog! :) I love you lots and pray that the news continues to be good news from our Awesome God! :)
ReplyDeleteSarah,Bob,Anderson, and Lyndsey~Just wanted to let you know that we are praying for all of you. Just heard got all the details from Cassie Reed. Praise God for everything He has done so far! We have an awesome God and His mercies are new every morning! I know He will continue to bless your beautiful family and work miracles. God bless you and thank you for the wonderful blog.
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thank you guys so much for your blog... I can't tell you how good it is to get updates, and see pictures of you guys. I am reminded daily of God's goodness, and that he will NEVER abandon us. Thank you for sharing your journey with us...
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Kathy Harter
I remember the "big girl jeans" talk too... Funny how God gives us little pearls along the way, that we may later draw from in our time of need. Sarah, you are truly one of those pearls in my life. I am in awe of you. Thank you for your unwavering faith! It has blessed me more than I could describe. We love you!!!
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ReplyDeleteGreat job Sarah. Keep your spirit high and you will make it because the Lord is carrying you. I was diagnosed with cancer in 1999 and given 6 months, I laid it at the foot of the cross and as you see I'm still here. I am terminal now and 6 months ago they said again 6 more months yet still here. Obviously the Lord has other plans. The one He has for you is a special one. Keep singing praises!!!
Maria (friend of Mark Sohmer)
Prayer are staying strong for you and your family from our home too. I just know that God is working in and through those doctors. Praying for his continued wisdom for them; for you and your family's strenght! Any thing I can do; anything at all please have Jill call me! Love you and very happy to see your new baby boy! Veronica and Kregg Gauthier
ReplyDeleteWe're praying for you Sara. Congrats on the new baby!! aunt Leat sends her love!!
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Marc,Mandie,Melaney&MaKenna
Hey Bob and Sarah....we're praying for you all! I shared your story at church yesterday and we prayed for you then and our church is continuing to pray. Thanks for keeping us updated. Grace and peace be with you and may the Spirit of the Lord comfort you and give you lots of rest. Love you!
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Sarah and Bob ~ I have been praying for you and your family since Louise and Mark both shared what was going on via facebook/email last week. The folks in our small group Bible study and my circle of sisters in Christ here in Baltimore are praying for you too! Thank you for your amazing testimony of faith and trust in the Lord! Congratulations on your new little one too! He's beautiful!!
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Bob & Sarah - Heard about this through Mark on Facebook. Kiley and I are praying earnestly for you. You guys are demonstrating such an amazing confidence in God's power, love, and wisdom. Thank you so much for updating this - with as much as you have going on. So thankful to be able to stay current and know how best to pray. We're local - so let us know if there's anything we can do.
ReplyDeleteLove you guys. -Jamie & Kiley
hi Bob and Sarah--i think maybe Sarah's in surgery right now and i'm praying for you. Your baby boy is beautiful! love both of you, Leela
ReplyDeleteHey Bob and family,
ReplyDeleteI tried to post something yesterday but I think it didn't work...wanted you to know I'm praying for you way out here in West Virginia!
your old youth groupie,
Alana
Bob and Sarah,
ReplyDeleteSince last Thursday when Louise shared the news with me I have prayed for you and thought of you and your children everyday. All of your incredible faith and praises to God bring me to tears, you are both truly inspiring and completly glorifying to God. It is hard to put into words, but, your faith has brought me closer to God and reminded me in a very real way how amazing He is. Bob and Sarah, there are christians EVERYWHERE praying for you. As horrible as this is, it has been incredible to see God unite so many people in prayer, so many people turning their eyes to the Lord. Thank you for sharing your faith with us. We will continue to pray for you daily.~Sarah (Traynor) Barr
Bob, first I want to congratulate you on the birth of your son! I heard about Sarah's situation through Angela (Donroe) Burnford. I'm sorry that this is the way we are reconnecting after all of these years, but I wanted to let you know that you are both in my prayers. I hope that Sarah's surgery went well and that the cancer has not spread. I look forward to reconnecting with you at a later date. Love, Laura (Hustead) Broughton (lbroughton13@yahoo.com)
ReplyDeleteSarah,
ReplyDeleteYou and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers over the last week. I think of you constantly...
Your new baby boy is beautiful.
Love, Erin
Can you both believe it was just 1 week ago today that you arrived down in Mass! Crazy how much has happened and how much God has shown himself. Bob...wonderful job on the blog. Sarah, I think you should let Bob do all the journaling in your scrapbooks from now own :) You'll be able to put together an entire album from this experience, huh? Hope to see you real soon ~ Love, Jill
ReplyDeletePraise God for all the ways He has shown Himself to you. Sarah, you are under His tender care and very loved. Baby boy is beautiful! We will continue to pray for muted pain, rest and His peace. Thank you for the blog updates- it has been so encouraging to see your vibrant faith.
ReplyDeleteLove, The Beals
The Baker house is praying! We love you!
ReplyDeleteSarah and Bob,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your journey with us. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I am trusting in our holy God to do a mighty work in both your body and your heart(s). Thank you for continually raising the name of Jesus and being a true "light" to the world.
Keep praising!
Love Meg and Doug
Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy, Sarah and Bob. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove, Maret Freeman
Lots of thoughts and prayers coming from McKeagney Rd, Milton! Many of your neighbors are praying for your healing and recovery from surgery and that you will be free from pain. You both are an amazing couple with such faith, I know God is with you both through this difficult journey. Congratulations on the precious baby boy, glad to hear he is doing well! We will continue to pray for Sarah's health. Love, the Perkos
ReplyDeleteSarah, hang tough sweetheart... you are such a trooper. Bob, you are a great example to us of what love really is and means. What a great source of strength, encouragement and joy you are to your beautiful wife. Keep looking up!
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You have been so strong Sarah through all of this pain. I just know God is SO proud of you (and Bob as well :) )smiling down from the Heavens. Way to go today with the PT!! We are all cheering you on from the "side lines" :)
ReplyDeleteGive me an S-A-R-A-H!!!
With love and continued prayers! ~ Jill
Ethan Covill Levasseur.... I like that. Worth the wait!
ReplyDeleteSarah,
ReplyDeleteI was so saddened to hear that this was going on in your life. I wanted to tell you just how special of a person that I think you are.
When we were little and my family was gone all I had to do is walk to the woods to see you and I would not feel so lonley anymore. You were always there with a warm smile and could always think of something to do even teach me some piano.
I wanted you to know that through the years I think of you and smile you are the person with whom I do not have any baggage or anything to prove. I always wanted in a way to be so much like you. Your a bright light for those who lose their way.
Thank You,
My love and prayers to you and your family.
Sarah & Bob,
ReplyDeleteGod bless you as face this challenging time in your lives. Ron & I are praying for you & your family. Thanks for sharing your requests & updates on what's going on. Sarah, I know you are a strong person & with God there with you each step of the way, He will see you thru this. I loved the part about you pulling up your big girl jeans.........that described you & your determination exactly! May God cover you, Bob, and your family with His love & grace & comfort. You are surrounded by so many of us who love & care about you, our prayers are with you. God bless you!
HI sarah and Bob..I just had a chance to read your blog and was so happy that I had a chance to take care of little Ethan..I also thought it was ironic that I gave that card to sarah with the jeans and my name happens to be Jeannie"!!! I'm so glad we can share your story and know how you are doing...so many times when the babies go home we lose contact and dont hear about them again...so this is ideal that we can keep an eye on him and his wonderful parents..I am still saying prayers for all of you and will keep you all in my thoughts....give him a kiss from me...Love jeannie RN (MGH)
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