This update is from Jason’s grandfather, GCI pastor Martin Manuel. Click here for a previous prayer request concerning Jason.
Jason remains in Seattle Children’s Hospital, where he has been for four months. His respiration has not recovered enough to enable him to be free of oxygen support. His doctors attribute the problem to a paralyzed diaphragm (from heart surgery), a damaged left lung (from Legionnaires disease) and smaller-than-normal pulmonary vessels. They suggest no medical treatments but anticipate that in time his lungs will become stronger.
In the meantime, he has begun to show symptoms of type one diabetes requiring insulin treatment and they are concerned about his kidney function. Also, he is on strong medication for various conditions including the recent heart transplant.
This has been a long episode for Jason and his parents, Colin and Janet Richards, who split their time between daily (and nightly) hospital attendance and care for their other two children at home. Jason and his family are strengthened by God’s gracious help through many prayers, which they continue to request. Thanks for your loving support.
Dear Colin, Janet and Jason,
Our payers are with you.
Our heavenly Father is gracious and His love everlasting. He will be with you every hour and every minute. His loving embrace will comfort you. Trust in Him.
Every blessing,
Santiago Lange
DEAR ONES, WE ARE THANKFUL THAT YOU HAVE REMAINED FAITHFUL THROUGH THIS ORDEAL. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR THE STRENGTH GOD GIVES YOU. THIS IS A TREMENDOUS RESPONSIBILITY BUT GOD IS FAITHFUL AND HIS MERCIES ARE BRAND NEW EVERY MORNING. WE JOIN OUR PRAYERS TO YOUR’S FOR GOD’S CONTINUED INTERVENTION IN THESE MATTERS REGARDING YOUR PRECIOUS SON. THANKFULLY, HE WILL NEVER LEAVE NOR FORSAKE YOU. HE IS OUR REFUGE AND OUR STRENGTH.
DEAR JASON AND FAMILY IAM PRAYING FOR YOU DAILY LOVE AND GODS HEALING FROM A CHURCH MEMBER IN NORTH LONDON ENGLAND
Lord God Almighty, the God of all comfort. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort. You are the God of Miracies, You are the Lord who heals us, You are the Burden-bearer. We praise You because Your Love reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the skies. Great is Your faithfulness. We lift Jason and family up to YOU, YOU are the God who answers prayer. In Jesus Name we pray.
our prayers and love are sent to you all from the Edinburgh Church Scotland
So this is part of knowing Jesus Christ more — the power of participation in his sufferings, because we know how much he loves and cares for you Jason and for all. Praying for you Jason and your family in the confidence of what Jesus can and will do in his power and eternal love.