Keyword: faith

Having visited with Jean & Marlo and family tonight, it is refreshing to see the ways that God has kept them and the ways they have been blessed through the care and support of so many. They are trophies of your prayers and your love.

Tribute to Jeremiah ~ by Glenda Dubienski “How does one deliver a tribute to one so young as Jeremiah? If Jeremiah was an average two-year old this would be more than difficult, but Jeremiah was anything but average.

Dear family and friends, Thank you for your continued support and the great outpouring of love you have expressed during this time. You are a great blessing!  

Dearest family and friends, At approximately 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 25 Jeremiah went home to be with Lord. Surrounded by his parents and siblings, Jeremiah went peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus.

It’s been almost a week since Jeremiah, Marlo and Jean returned home. Nathaneal and Jessica are so happy to have dad, mom and baby brother back home. It is such a blessing to have the family all together again.

This morning I woke up with the song “How He Loves Us” in my heart. This will come as no surprise to Marlo as it has been the song we have sung together over and over throughout this past 6 weeks. The opening lines of the song are: He is jealous for me, loves like …

After a great deal of consulting with the LORD and then the wonderful doctors at the hospice, Marlo and Jean have made the decision to take Jeremiah home. At 2:30 this afternoon, Dr. Mala tenderly and lovingly pulled the line from Jeremiah’s femoral artery, thus discontinuing all intravenous support. Marlo and Jean have decided to …

Jeremiah sneezed!  Yes, he did indeed sneeze … Jean thought she heard him sneeze a couple of days ago, but tonight it was confirmed, much to Marlo’s surprise!  This little man continues to amaze us! With the changes they are noticing in Jeremiah, Marlo and Jean are sensing a new strategy from the LORD. Hence, …

Sunday marked the 40th day of hospitalization for Jeremiah. There was great expectation by Marlo, Jean and many of us that he would rise, fully restored, and be completely healed on that day. That day has come and gone, Jeremiah remains asleep, and yet we are not discouraged! For on Sunday morning, God impressed upon …

The children of Israel were in Egypt 30 years after the 400 years promised. There was a delay.  When Moses was sent to Egypt he had only one message from God to Pharaoh: ”Let my people go that they may worship me!”  It was not going to be easy. God told Moses before he left for …

Thank you for participating in a week long demonstration of faith and patience, of family and fasting and praying! The heavens have been opened and the grace and Spirit of God have been poured out (and will continually be). What powerful and beautiful times our gatherings have been, including last night! Almost two thousand years …

Patience is defined as “the ability to endure suffering, annoyance and delay without complaining!” Perseverance produces character, character…hope, and hope does not disappoint! “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. …

A poem written by our friend, Kim Kareah, in reflection of the miraculous faith of the Abalos family: Sweet Holy Spirit Sweet heavenly dove Stay right here with us filling us with your love And for these blessings we give you praise Without a doubt we know that we have been revived When we shall …

In every war there are strategies that ensure victory. We have had to depend on God to lead us week by week and day by day. Now we are being called to fast, to pray and to wait on God as we approach day 40! When the enemy expects us to let down our guard …

Here is Jean’s (baby Jeremiah’s mother) story from today: “Praise report for the day! Yesterday, Jeremiah’s heart rate was below 39 and the machine kept on beeping so we shut it off. We prayed life and continuous healing to his thalamus and brain stem that controls his heart rate and around midnight we turned  on the machine …

Dear Friends and Family, On Tuesday afternoon, at approximately 2:30 p.m. Steve Stewart, from Impact Nations, and Noah Scott, from the Healing Room, came to visit Marlo, Jean, and Jeremiah. Moved by compassion these gentle men prayed for Jeremiah and then his parents. They confirmed Marlo and Jean’s commitment to pray the life of Jesus …

Yesterday, Steve Stewart of Impact Nations visited the Abalos family at the Rotary Flames House.  After spending some time praying and worshipping God with the incredibly faith-full Abalos family, he posted this on his blog site: A Miracle is Needed. Let’s join Steve and so many others who are battling in prayer for courageous baby …

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” ~ (Ephesians 3:20-21) ~ On February 23, one of our …

Good Afternoon Family and Friends, Jean went home last evening to spend time with Jessica and Nathaneal and sleep in her own bed, while Marlo remained at the hospice and spent hours (the wee hours of the morning) laughing uproariously with a couple of his brothers-in-Christ. Today Jeremiah and his parents are very peaceful … …

Thank you dear family and friends for your faithful intercession on behalf of the Abalos family. Yesterday Marlo and Jean earnestly sought God regarding the next step for Jeremiah’s care. The morning was committed to praying and consulting with the elders of their church and meeting with the palliative care physicians and nursing staff. Time …