Conference yukon::christian_v7

    Mary,
      I will offer a prayer that God is merciful to Danny, -  and all involved.
    
    PDM

    Mary:
    
    I too will keep Danny and his family in prayer.  I had a close friend
    die last March.  She too is somebody I very much look forward to seeing
    in Heaven.  That is the one great consolation of death.  It is really
    the beginning of life for those who believe.
    
    God Bless,
    
    -Jack

Mary,

Praying for Danny to have another opportunity to meet the LORD in this 
life, which he will take, and know life...

						In Jesus' love
								Andrew

Mary,

    Any update on Danny?

				Andrew

    Thanks for asking, Andrew.  There is an update.  He's out of the coma,
    but his liver still is not functioning.  They know he has some brain 
    damage but there's no way of telling to what degree.  When we asked him 
    to blink his eyes if he could hear us, he did, so he's not completely
    brain-dead but he is showing other signs of brain damage. 
    
    One of the doctors said yesterday that he is amazed is he still with 
    us.  He never expected him to live through the day and it's been 8 days 
    since he was brought into the hospital.  He said that it will take 
    another 3 weeks before they'll be able to tell if the liver has begun 
    to rejuvenate.  They test his levels every 4 hours, but as far as telling 
    if it really is going to come back, it would take weeks. 
    
    They still do not offer any hope.  When asked to give the chance of 
    survival, it is still 1% but there's always a miracle.  His lungs have 
    improved and his blood pressure is rising (it was much too low).  He's on 
    dopamien (sp?) to increase his blood pressure and for the first time, 
    they're able to begin to wean him off that medication.  Before, his 
    pressure would drop right down when they lowered the dosage, so he *IS* 
    improving.
    
    The question is, how long can the other organs last without the liver.  
    You just can't survive without a liver.  But that's what we're all 
    praying for ... for his liver to begin to work again.  He really does 
    deserve another chance.  Maybe if he survives this, he'll be able to 
    help other people before it's too late for them.  
    
    Dan's never hurt anyone in his life.  When I think of how much he must 
    have been suffering it just breaks my heart.  To imagine him carrying 
    around the pain, the guilt, the shame of his illness ... it must have 
    been horrendous.  To feel that bad, both physically and mentally and 
    still not let anyone help you, it must have been horrible because he 
    really is a good guy.  I guess it just got to the point where he just 
    couldn't stop drinking and he couldn't help himself.  
    
    It's a sad story because we're losing someone who is a warm hearted, 
    caring person.  ALL prayers are appreciated.  I've printed out the 
    responses I've received (in other notes, as well) and given them to his 
    sister, Susan.  She thinks it's wonderful that people who don't even know 
    him are praying for him.  I do too. 
    
    thanks and keep those prayers coming!  He needs them!!!
    
    /mary

My LORD, I pray for Dan, that You would continue to minister to his body,
and in so doing, reveal Your great love to his heart.  Grant him a new
lease of life, Father, as You did to Hezekiah, that he might be a witness
to the great things You have done for him.  Free him from the bondage he
has been under to the drink, and make the new life You give him overflow
with the richness of your love to all he meets. 

							In Jesus' Name...

    
    		I will agree with you, Andrew, for this miracle 
    	in the Name of Jesus, and consider it done.
    
    								/Greg

    THANKS VERY MUCH for the support!
    
    I printed out your replies for Dan's sister Susan.  She read them last
    night and was very moved.  She said that it's the support from loved 
    ones and even people she doesn't know, that is helping her cope.
    
    Andrew, your prayer brought tears to her eyes.. she thought it was
    beautiful and has it on the wall in Danny's room. 
    
    Thanks again.  Danny's condition has not changed from my last update.
    
    /mary

    Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.  Danny passed away on Sunday and
    was burried yesterday.
    
    He's at peace now.

    Sorry to hear about Danny.  My prayers are still going up for those who
    were close to him.
    
    Nancy

Thanks Mary ... I was out last week, so have only just caught up.
My love and prayers are with the family...

							Andrew