One of our members shared the following requests:(1) Timothy Simoneaux, age 13. The Simoneauxs are missionaries to Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. Timothy has bacterial meningitis and is currently in Malawi. He was unresponsive for 2 days, is on a respirator, and his brain is swelling. He was taken to a hospital in South Africa. His mother is greatly relieved - beginning test results were back and all are positive! 1. The CT Scan completed showed no pressure on the brain; no air bubbles; no abscesses - all are good signs.2. Timothy is still on the ventilator and will remain on it for a couple of days to assist with his breathing.3. The doctor is keeping him in a medically induced coma for the next 2-3 days.(2) Jeff Shoucair - fell from a loft and has suffered severe brain injury. The impact from the fall caused several skull fractures in the front and base of his skull. He also fractured the bones on the left side of his face. He is currently resting in a drug induced coma and probably won't be awakened for several days. After the fall, there was a point in time when his brain was not receiving oxygen. A recent brain scan showed signs of damage to the brain. Until he wakes up, there is no way of knowing the extent of the damage or which functions will be affected.

Thank You, Father, for the lessons of hope that we find in Your word. When tragedies happen, we are confident that You are in control and even when we can't see the evidence of it, we can be certain that You are always there. Help us to trust You even when deliverance seems so far away. Gracious Father, surprise us once again with breathtaking demonstrations of Your mercy and faithfulness. Work through these incidents to accomplish Your divine purpose in each life. Draw near to the families who wait anxiously for any signs of recovery. Cover them with Your grace and let them feel Your perfect peace. We lift all praise and thanks to You, in Jesus' name, Amen.

"As a mother comforts a child, so will I comfort you." Isaiah 66:13