Merry Christmas Prayer Warriors and Good Tidings to all. We have decided to send our holiday wishes via the blog instead of Christmas cards this year since so many of our loved ones access it and this will save on the little time we have to spare. As you know, John and I are still very focused on taking care of Chase as he is still in a very precarious condition, but through the grace of God he has made many important improvements in the past few months. He is much more stable, using very little oxygen and seemingly prepared to be completely weaned off the ventilator. This is a hug Alleluia and we take this as a sign of God’s ultimate plan for Chase.
Obviously this past year did not go as we had expected but as you know, it could’ve been worse. Our hearts have been broken through this journey but luckily the Grace of God can turn anything anew. We still anticipate jubilation and the Glory of God to demonstrate the power of prayer and faith. We know that Chase’s buddy Jesus is comforting him and celebrating with him the Promise of everlasting life that His redemption provides.
We expect Chase to be quite different when he awakens from his sleep, due to the spiritual education he’s gotten through this challenge. We will wait for him with open arms and hearts as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the treasure of friendship and the power of prayer. We have all been witnesses to how one little boy can capture the hearts of so many through his courage and suffering. We couldn’t be more proud of our little trooper.
We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for supporting us as we walk down this path. It has truly been humbling and comforting because of all you’ve done for us. We will always remember how important this support has been – it has changed our lives and motivated us to do the same for others in difficult situations. This is the true meaning of Christmas.
We also hope that you all have a glorious New Year! We’re confident that 2007 will be a year of many celebrations and rewards for all of our perseverance and faith.
God Bless!!
John & Carol Sammut
Chase & Barbara
Hi John, carol, chase and barbara
ReplyDeleteMerry christmas to all of you.
you guys are in my prayers daily.
Hugs to you
Sandy (Kate Hrischuk Aunt)
Dear Sweet Family,
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas. Thank you for your wonderful updates on Chase's miraculous recovering. I am continuing to pray specifically for him to open his eyes. It has been a blessing to me to have met Chase and spend some time with him. May God's wonderful peace and strength be with each of you at this holiday time and in the new year. Yours in Christ, L.M.
Merry Christmas to the four of you and everybody out there praying for and supporting you during this time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDelete-Steve Owens
Dear Chase, Barbara, John and Carol,
ReplyDeleteWe would like to wish all of you a very merry Christmas. You have been in our prayers constantly, and we lifted Chase up in prayer today during Christmas Eve services.
God is with you, each and every day, in every trial you endure. May your hearts be comforted and your spirits lifted as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, GOD WITH US, this Christmas.
Love,
Carrie, Robert, Caleb and Zion Smith