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Anna Grylls update Wednesday 11pm

Anna’s secretions got better today – less yellow. PRAISE GOD! We went anyways to St. Rita’s this evening so they could get some of her secretions to take a culture. PLEASE PRAY that the result comes back just fine, and she continues to improve! She also seemed super-relaxed after her treatment today!

I know some of you have wondered why I write this every day. I’ve wondered it myself sometimes…!! Here’s my current list of reasons:

1. Hopefully, it gives glory and honor to God!
2. We totally appreciate knowing that you all are out there praying for us all, and praying specifically for the things we write about.
3. It’s saved Anna’s life. Well, that might be a slight exaggeration, but not a whole lot. That time in the hospital when her hemoglobin level was stupendously low, and Sis. Leisa told us to order a blood count straight away, and sure enough they spotted it, and she got a transfusion within a couple hours…
4. And it’s helped with numerous treatments and ideas for her care. We sure appreciate all those comments!
5. It’s a useful record of what’s happened. One time in the hospital the doctor came in and was all happy because Anna hadn’t thrown up the previous day. I checked the previous day’s blog and told her no, actually she threw up twice…!
6. It’s immensely therapeutic. It doesn’t get bottled up inside! I’m not trying to throw a pity party, just writing how I feel relieves a lot of emotion.
7. It saves a lot of confusion. Please don’t be offended, but I just don’t know what to say when someone asks me “How’s Anna?” Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the question, I just don’t know whether to say “She’s GREAT!” or “She’s severely disabled and breathes through a hole in her neck!” or “She seems like she has a bit of a cold!” If I write it all down, hopefully the picture is a bit clearer. At least a bit…
8. It’s useful to let the therapists know what’s going on. Several times we’ve forgotten to call someone to let them know that Anna is double-booked, but they’ve read the blog and worked it out, and saved themselves a wasted trip to our house
9. It helps keep my family in the loop. The Atlantic Ocean is awful wide at times like this…
10. There are a few more but they get personal, nuff said.

And I sometimes wonder why I write stuff like that, and then I just figure God has a reason to lay it on my heart to write it, and get on with it.

We miss Annie B's smile very much tonight, for some reason.

God bless,

Richard

Posted by rgrylls on 2007-10-24 20:02:52 | Rating:

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		OK, first of all, Praise The Lord for Anna's secretions getting better!Praying specifically helps so much! I have never wondered WHY you did this blog on a regular basis, I just wondered HOW. I do realize that it is theraputic to get it all out and not bottled up.Here is my response to your reasoning: 1)AMEN! and AMEN! How many people do you think just happen upon your blog and see what the Lord has done and is doing? A great many that have commented, and I would be willing to say a great many that do not comment. 2)AMEN! This blog helps us to know exactly what to pray for - even at 3 o'clock in the morning. We know someone accross the world is awake and reading! 3)AMEN! 4)AMEN! 5)AMEN! 6)AMEN! You need that! 7)AMEN! 8)AMEN! 9)AMEN! 10)AMEN! You all just keep on doing what you are doing, and we will keep on supporting you and holding you up!
Posted by lilnanm on 2007-10-24 20:33:25


		super-relaxed...Thank You Lord Jesus! That is one thing we had ask in prayer...Praise You Lord! Only God could relaxing that little body. A relaxed body is a healing that we have cried for. Praise Praise to Him!!! Bro. Branham said all(all) healing come from God. 100% healed by the blood of our Lord Jesus.The same faith that turns that light on or starts that car. Not a big super faith but a simple faith. Sis. Leisa it is so good to have you back on the blog. Your little son & yourself are in my prayers. Bro. Joel I see little Sarah sitting up right,looking,seeing & smiling with that big beautiful smile she has. I believe God will restore her. Our God is Good & His Word True, In the Love of Our Lord, Sis. Linda Douglas
Posted by Linda on 2007-10-24 22:16:38


		I remember once you put Anna's state on a level/stage, I don't remember which blog it was... I think at the time she was a 2 or something. I wonder what level/stage she is at now? God works miracles, I pray that Anna continues to be his miracle.
Posted by Whitters on 2007-10-25 06:19:45


		I appreciate your blogs very much. They are a real life testimony, that hundreds are reading every day. It is the first thing that I do when I get up in the morning, I always have to check on how little Annie B is doing! You are full of faith and love of God, and are teaching people a lot. Keep it up!
Posted by NataliesMom on 2007-10-25 06:49:07


		I first learned of Anna's condition threw my father. He works with a woman who goes to church with someone that knows you and your family. I found out about her when my daughter was in childrens in dayton for drowning. I know what you are going through, how you are feeling, the thoughts of guilt, everything. I have been there, and I can truely say I am so very sorry for anyone that has to go through something as bad as this. I am here for you guys if you ever want to talk, I may be able to give you light at the end of a dark tunnel. I pray that your lil angel gets better and that everything be ok.
Posted by BLONDERAVEN on 2007-10-25 08:13:46


		You are truely giving Glory and Honor to God. You are making a difference in so many lives; some of whom had never given much thought to the God of the Universe. Because of your choice of sites, there are many Spirit filled people on this site reaching out and encouraging others and one another as well. I'm so glad to hear the secretions are beter and it sounds like you are receiving more good treatment suggestions. I hope you have a marvelous day!
Posted by debwrkn4jesus on 2007-10-25 08:36:52


		Dear Bro.Richard and Sis.Lael, PRAISE GOD!!! "Prayer changes EVERYTHING!!!!! I would like to share my thoughts on the main reasons I feel your updates are so important. 1. Bro.Branham said that you must FEEL what the person is going thru to really be able to enter into their burden and thus pray effectivly. Your updates bind our hearts to yours. 2. This is a body ministry. 26) "AND WHETHER ONE MEMBER SUFFER, ALL THE MEMBERS SUFFER WITH IT; 1Corinithians 12:14 and 12:26. 14)FOR THE BODY IS NOT ONE MEMBER,BUT MANY. So we out here are many members of Anna'a little body and we have our part to play also. This is not possible without you to champion her cause. 3. Bro.Branham said that God heals thru many ways and one is the understanding of friends. When we can pour our hearts out to someone who cares that helps to heal us. WE understand as much as possible, having never walked your path and WE CARE DEEPLY! 4. Also, sometimes our faith at times can be stronger than yours as we are not starring at the "WHALE BELLY". Remember the case where the scripture said "THAT JESUS SEEING THEIR FAITH SAID TO THE MAN...' Lean on our faith in times of fear, it is there for you. 5. Bro. Branham said that when we pray for someone for something, we get for Ourselves what were praying for. So, thank you for allowning us to receive our blessing. 6. I could go on and on but I will end with the one MOST IMPORTANT REASON. This lost and dying world that God has already judged and indited must see the works of God. They must know that God has Sent Elijah before the "great and dreadful" day of the LORD" to turn their heart to him. One soul is worth 10,000 worlds. May this be a missionary field for the Lord Jesus to call that last child home. Then dear brother we will all go HOME TOGETHER and the cares of this life will seem nothing. I ask God everyday for Anna's complete restoration. I have FAITH with you for this. Anna has a beautiful smile and it is still there on God's picture of her he has in his mind. May God move VERY NEAR to you in a VERY special way today. Love In Christ Sis.Leisa St.John
Posted by leisa on 2007-10-25 08:54:53


		Dear Jesus please bring back lil ANNA'S smile! Amem
Posted by kfamily on 2007-10-25 09:13:31


		Amen to all the above!.... and some day Anna will want to read this diary of all God has brought her through. Thank you Lord for healing Annie B!!!!
Posted by hatfield6 on 2007-10-25 09:47:54


		You'll never know how much these blogs mean to us. We thank God for them, that we know how to pray, get a feel for your concerns, and appreciate the testimony that you are and what God is doing for Anna. Keep up the good work. We are here for you and constantly lift you up in prayer and through out the day you are always in our thoughts as well.
Posted by bcelre on 2007-10-25 10:33:07


		Sis.Linda, Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so greatful for every prayer you pray for myself and Samuel. May God bless you richly for your sacrific of time it takes to pray for us. This is a great gift we don't take lightly. Would you please pray for Samuel especially related to school, as he needs this to help his brain function develop. However, due to complex issues he cries almost all day. I can't bear this. We have been slowing trying to adjust him to school over the last two months. With God all things are possible. May God Bless and Reward you richly for all your prayers for us. Thank you. Love In Christ, Sis.Leisa St.John Sis.Leisa St.John
Posted by leisa on 2007-10-25 11:24:22


		Sis.Linda Clarification: I can't bare to know Samuel is at school crying for mommie. It is almost more than I can bare. Sis.Leisa
Posted by leisa on 2007-10-25 11:27:13


		Brother Richard, I am so glad you blog every day. We are praying and believing. BLONDERAVEN, I clicked on your profile and read about your miracle! Thank you for the encouragement and God Bless you and Lainey!
Posted by mattlaura3sweetgirls on 2007-10-25 12:36:14


		JOEL 2:25 25 And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you. JOEL 2:26 26 And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed. JOEL 2:27 27 And ye shall know that I [am] in the midst of Israel, and [that] I [am] the LORD your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed. JOEL 2:32 32 And it shall come to pass, [that] whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call.
Posted by joel on 2007-10-25 17:43:19


		bro richard hey buddy i know what u going through but i want to tell u HE knows what u going through before u get thier hey many times i hit rock bottom don't have the time to write and with current situations i won't trade nothen in this earth what i am going through know why. i wouldn't know Him greater today as i knew Him when i gave my heart to him i wouldn't trade nothen for my journey now as the song goes. God is going to Bring full Deliverance and He will. And He's doing it Rite Now little by little or in a twinkle of an eye god bless JOEL 2:26 26 And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed. JOEL 2:27 27 And ye shall know that I [am] in the midst of Israel, and [that] I [am] the LORD your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed. JOEL 2:32 32 And it shall come to pass, [that] whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call. III JOHN 1:2 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
Posted by joel on 2007-10-25 18:02:50