We continue to pray for Isaiah every day… and we often pray for you and Careese and all the family. I cannot imagine walking on your shoes. May God continue to grant you strength for each today.
Your story, your words, your testimony, has given me/us, such hope. We have followed it and prayed over you and Isaiah, early on. We have a special needs child who has brought us to the feet of Jesus over and over and again. NOTHING… like you’ve experienced, but when you’re walking through “something” with your child, it’s heavy and it’s yours and yours alone… BUT God! That has been my phrase all along. “But God..” Because He has walked us through so much! I won’t bite you with the details. LoL. Isaiah’s testimony is so profound, I feel guilty using that phrase now. 😢 I know now, our struggles are nothing, in comparison. Your ability to eloquently describe and depict your story, has gripped my heart so profound. Thank you for sharing. I can appreciate Isaiah’s smile through your testimony. We are so grateful to have the struggles we have and continue to lift you up and cover you all, in prayer. We love your family. We love Jack and Darla so much. Thank you, again. God is so good.
I know I am a bit late - but so thankful I found you guys. Our (me and my husband’s) introduction to having kids with our first newborn felt much like these days and nights of terror you talk about. Endless pain and doctors appointments and trauma for all. Ours ended for now, but the wrestling continues as we try to have more children (what will happen? Will it be the same? Will it be worse?) and the wrestling with God that these deep sufferings come with. All that to say - thank you - thank you - for your story. For sharing it. For opening it to others who will suffer or are suffering. It is a wake up call (because holy cow your situation puts ours to shame) but it is also a form of great comfort as I in particular wrestle a God I always knew to be loving but gosh - sometimes that is hard to see with our human eyes earth side. I will continue to pray for and offer up our sufferings for you all, in particular for you and your wife. Thank you for sharing. Please continue to. It will change lives 🤍
Anna-thank you so much. I'm glad you found us...and us, you. All the best to you and your family. Praying today for you, your husband, and your future children. Joy. I pray for all the joy. God bless.
I read this post, and my heart is broken. My oldest was in the ICU for a few days, and I was pushed to my breaking point. I struggle to imagine what you’re going through.
I know God is a healing God because I’ve seen him do it before. I pray that God would heal you Isaiah. I pray that God would heal you not for your parent's sake, not for your own sake, but for God.
God, I pray that You will heal Isaiah so glory will be brought to Your name. I pray that you would leave no doubt in the minds of all who hear the story of Isaiah’s healing, that you are the one true God. I pray that those who hear Isaiah’s story will repent and turn towards you.
Adding you to my daily prayers. It wasn't the same but I know a little bit of the things you spoke about from my mother's dementia/Alzheimer experience, just a fraction of yours. But somehow what challenges you -- with prayer-- does something transcendent. That redemption happens at least in a mysterious subtle way also in real time. God bless you, and Isaiah is adorable (I just have to add!)
Thank you so much, Janine. No doubt you do understand a lot of what we are going through better than most. Dementia/Alzheimer issues are, indeed, beyond brutal. I'm so very sorry your family had to walk through that battle.
I write a daily Bible study blog. I mentioned you (not by name but referring to family circumstances) with a link to your CaringBridge site. Please let me know if I should amend in any way
Isaiah you continue to fight so hard. You are so amazing. God is watching over you, mom, dad and family. What a blessing and gift you all are. Our prayers continue. We love you, grandma and aunt Deb. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
Josh and Careese, y’all are amazing people. Your son was so blessed to get you as parents. We continue to pray for peace, comfort, miracles, and now we will add more fervor to get a smile back from him. But God!
I’m praying for your family. I have a grandson who has suffered from epilepsy and I know the devastating impact of just one at a time. Thank you for sharing your story and the encouragement that you provide.
Josh (and Careese), I cannot think of all the adequate adjectives to describe this post. Thank you for this gift. Please know that despite my lack of communicating it (forgive me for that), I continue to think about and pray regularly for your amazing son and for your family. And happy birthday Isaiah!
We continue to pray for Isaiah every day… and we often pray for you and Careese and all the family. I cannot imagine walking on your shoes. May God continue to grant you strength for each today.
Love, Gil and Mary
Your story, your words, your testimony, has given me/us, such hope. We have followed it and prayed over you and Isaiah, early on. We have a special needs child who has brought us to the feet of Jesus over and over and again. NOTHING… like you’ve experienced, but when you’re walking through “something” with your child, it’s heavy and it’s yours and yours alone… BUT God! That has been my phrase all along. “But God..” Because He has walked us through so much! I won’t bite you with the details. LoL. Isaiah’s testimony is so profound, I feel guilty using that phrase now. 😢 I know now, our struggles are nothing, in comparison. Your ability to eloquently describe and depict your story, has gripped my heart so profound. Thank you for sharing. I can appreciate Isaiah’s smile through your testimony. We are so grateful to have the struggles we have and continue to lift you up and cover you all, in prayer. We love your family. We love Jack and Darla so much. Thank you, again. God is so good.
Stephanie-thank you so much for your kind words and, of course, for your prayers for our family. You are a blessing.
Left me speechless. Thank you for sharing the journey, Josh. Praying for your family 🙏🏼
I know I am a bit late - but so thankful I found you guys. Our (me and my husband’s) introduction to having kids with our first newborn felt much like these days and nights of terror you talk about. Endless pain and doctors appointments and trauma for all. Ours ended for now, but the wrestling continues as we try to have more children (what will happen? Will it be the same? Will it be worse?) and the wrestling with God that these deep sufferings come with. All that to say - thank you - thank you - for your story. For sharing it. For opening it to others who will suffer or are suffering. It is a wake up call (because holy cow your situation puts ours to shame) but it is also a form of great comfort as I in particular wrestle a God I always knew to be loving but gosh - sometimes that is hard to see with our human eyes earth side. I will continue to pray for and offer up our sufferings for you all, in particular for you and your wife. Thank you for sharing. Please continue to. It will change lives 🤍
Anna-thank you so much. I'm glad you found us...and us, you. All the best to you and your family. Praying today for you, your husband, and your future children. Joy. I pray for all the joy. God bless.
I read this post, and my heart is broken. My oldest was in the ICU for a few days, and I was pushed to my breaking point. I struggle to imagine what you’re going through.
I know God is a healing God because I’ve seen him do it before. I pray that God would heal you Isaiah. I pray that God would heal you not for your parent's sake, not for your own sake, but for God.
God, I pray that You will heal Isaiah so glory will be brought to Your name. I pray that you would leave no doubt in the minds of all who hear the story of Isaiah’s healing, that you are the one true God. I pray that those who hear Isaiah’s story will repent and turn towards you.
Thank you so much for your kind words and prayer. God bless.
Adding you to my daily prayers. It wasn't the same but I know a little bit of the things you spoke about from my mother's dementia/Alzheimer experience, just a fraction of yours. But somehow what challenges you -- with prayer-- does something transcendent. That redemption happens at least in a mysterious subtle way also in real time. God bless you, and Isaiah is adorable (I just have to add!)
Thank you so much, Janine. No doubt you do understand a lot of what we are going through better than most. Dementia/Alzheimer issues are, indeed, beyond brutal. I'm so very sorry your family had to walk through that battle.
I write a daily Bible study blog. I mentioned you (not by name but referring to family circumstances) with a link to your CaringBridge site. Please let me know if I should amend in any way
https://dailyexegesis.blogspot.com/2023/07/teacher-do-you-not-care-that-we-are.html?m=1
Thank you so much. I'm honored that you mentioned us. Great post. God bless.
Thank you Josh. You and family are all on my daily prayer list
Wow. Lifting you all up. As a parent, this is devastating to even imagine.
Thank you so much.
I’ve prayed for your family and will continue to pray for all of you!
Trust the Lord always, because the Lord, the Lord alone, is an everlasting rock.
Isaiah 26:4
Isaiah you continue to fight so hard. You are so amazing. God is watching over you, mom, dad and family. What a blessing and gift you all are. Our prayers continue. We love you, grandma and aunt Deb. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
Josh and Careese, y’all are amazing people. Your son was so blessed to get you as parents. We continue to pray for peace, comfort, miracles, and now we will add more fervor to get a smile back from him. But God!
Thanks for sharing your inspiring story. I pray for Isaiah and all of your family daily. God bless you.
I have no words. I share groans that the Spirit provides for me.
Romans 8:26
I’m praying for your family. I have a grandson who has suffered from epilepsy and I know the devastating impact of just one at a time. Thank you for sharing your story and the encouragement that you provide.
Your journey and Isaiah's is one of amazing strength which could only come from God. We love and pray for your family continually.
I pray God’s continued blessings on all of you! Thank you for sharing your journey.
Josh (and Careese), I cannot think of all the adequate adjectives to describe this post. Thank you for this gift. Please know that despite my lack of communicating it (forgive me for that), I continue to think about and pray regularly for your amazing son and for your family. And happy birthday Isaiah!