There seems to be a sense among the medical staff that we may have turned the corner. It was even voiced by one of our optomistic medical team members. BJ's bleeding has stopped, and that is huuuuge!!! The perfusionist (they set up the Ecmo machines/circuits and are in charge of training nurses on using them...they are present at all open heart surgeries to run ecmo) says "there is no physiological reason now, that he can't get better." With bleeding under control, and Oxygenation numbers that are where we want them, it should be a matter of time, if we can keep infection out of the equation.
We are hoping to hear this morning about the infection. BJ is a little too warm to the touch this morning, but that could be the blanket...he has been uncovered most ot the time prior to this.
Precious loved ones, please continue to pray against infection, wisdom for the medical staff, and continued endurance for BJ and the rest of us, as we start to glimpse the road to recovery!
Thank you for the worship service last night...what an encouragement...and thanks for all of you who donated blood!
a brother in humbled disbelief of big our God is...
BJ's dad
posted by Pray for BJ @ 8:41 AM
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69 Comments:
Praise the Lord!!!!
Hey Higgins,
Last night’s service was incredible. Thank you for taking the time and energy to come and let us love on you.
I received the new Casting Crowns CD in the mail yesterday. I started listening to it on the way to work today. As the second track finished, I literally had a face full of tears as I applied the words to your situation. I think Big John is going to try to pick up a copy for you to hear, but I wanted you to at least be able to see the words…
Praise You In This Storm
Mark Hall
I was sure by now
That You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again,
I say “Amen”,
And it’s still raining.
As the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
“I’m with you”
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands
And praise the God
Who gives and takes away.
I’ll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I’ve cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm.
I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry
You raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can’t find You
I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The maker of heaven and earth.
My prayer is that God can use this to encourage you today. We love you, and we pray for you often.
Ah, Jesus is so good. Brent - it was so good to see you last night at church. We are so glad to hear the good news - give BJ a squeeze for us..Deanna too! We love you guys!
Love,
Jessica, Todd & Andrew Y.
Boy, we have so much to praise the Lord for! He is so good and faithful! I will be praying for you all that you have the endurance to carry on in the days ahead and that BJ's body will be spared from any further infection. We are leaving town today and will not have internet access while away, so I will fervently keep you all in my prayers. I love you all! P.s. I love the words to to the song Jim David sent you. What an encouragement to us all. Keep the faith, Vicki Justice
Hi family,
Thank you so much for all the updates and information. We continue to pray with everyone else, through the praise and the temporary setbacks. Your strong confidence in God is contagious, inspiring, and uplifting. It's an incredible comfort to know that God hears, cares and knows. Keep preaching it!
We love you,
Dan and Jolene
How Great is our God?!!!
I praise the LORD for how he is healing and working.
We're still praying.
Gloria a Dios!
Praise God!!!!! I am so very thankful that he is healing. The power of Prayer is awesome. We will continue to pray for the infection to leave his body. I am so touched by this young man. Thank you so very much for the updates. I check every hour.
Laura
I'm a freshman at HLG and I just wanted to let you all know that you are all in my prayers daily. God is amazing and it is awesome to hear how He is working in your life and through this situation.
--Sarah
I know you don't know me, but I have been reading the updates daily....your family are in my continuous prayers. We are all part of the family of believers and know that I am praying for you. I know many others here in TX are praying for ya'll too.
Praise our awesome God! Still praying here in North Carolina. God is in control!
Karen
"There is no place beyond His strength...no boundareis to His love...no limit to His mercies...no problem outside His solution...no need beyond His care!" Amen!
Thank you Jesus!!!! I awoke at 3:30AM this morning and all I could think about was BJ and little Jayden. I prayed myself back to sleep and this morning have so much peace. Thank you Higgins family for your strong faith and devotion to our Lord.
To God be ALL the Glory & Praise!!
Little Jayden's "Aunt" Sarah
HOLA FAMILIA DE BJ.
Seguimos orando fuertemente por BJ, anoche tuvimos un culto muy bonito donde todos los hermanos de la iglesia oramos exclusivamente por un milagro del Señor en la Vida de BJ. Leimos la Palabra de Dios en JEREMIAS 33:3 Y 6 y clamamos a Dios para que obre un milagro. Dios Dice: CLAMA A MI Y YO TE RESPONDERE Y TE ENSEÑARE COSAS OCULTAS QUE TU NO CONOCES, Dios Tambien ofrece:HE AQUI YO LES TRAERE SANIDAD Y MEDICINA, Y LES CURARE Y LES REVELARE ABUNDANCIA DE PAZ Y DE VERDAD.
Dios tiene grandes cosas para hacer en BJ, en su Familia y en todos nosotros.
Mucha fuerza en Cristo somos vencedores.
Tito Sevilla (PERU)
Praise God! People have been praying for BJ like they never have prayed before. It's incredible to see what my brother in Christ can do for the kingdom even while he's in a coma. God is truly truly sovereign. I can't wait to talk to you when you get better Beej!
Love In Christ,
Heather
Brent,
This is Awesome News. I continue to lift you and your family up to the lord. My sister has a saying very much like what you said in the blog. Is it a small world, or a Big God? It is truly amazing what God has done through B.J. and your family. It was so nice to see you and your girls last evening.
Praying throughout the day! All Day! Every Day!
Matt Littell
Psalm 9:9-10 "The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you for you Lord HAVE NEVER FORESAKEN THOSE WHO SEEK YOU."
Praise and thanksgiving to you Almighty God for what you are doing in BJ's physical body and for what you are causing to happen in the Body of Believers. We praise you.
Susie in Evansville
Thank you for the updates. We will continue to pray for BJ as well as the rest of the family. We are praising Jesus for this "turn around the corner".
I know that there was a blood drive last night for BJ but for those of us that live so far away, we were not able to participate. Does anyone know of a "giving for BJ" that we could give monetary contributions to help cover medical costs? I know there are many people that would be willing to give as well. If anyone has started that and can post that info on this site, that would be great.
Joel & Christal Mearig
Christal Mearig
Dear Ones,
Our God is so good. It was so good to worship topether last night. I will be complete when Deanna and BJ can join us in person. Brent, great shirt last night. I can't wait to get my own BJ shirt.
PHIL. 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
KPO
Elsie Jay
"O taste and see that the Lord is good!" Emily's 3rd/4th grade class at Trader's Point Christian School will give praise when they hear of B.J.'s improvement. They have been praying for B.J. every day. We at the Dye house continue pray for you all several times throughout the day.
Lord, may you give us a vision for what you have for us in heavenly places that our faith might prove it here on earth. Lord, let us press in. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (Heb. 11:1)
Higgins family, though I would never want you to have to suffer this, I am so thankful for your attitude of praise. Your faith is increasing mine and so many others. The Lord must be so blessed by you.
Love to you all,
Lisa
God, You are such an awesome God! I praise You for all that You have done for and through BJ. I praise You for showing that You will never leave us nor forsake us... that You are the great and powerful healer and You power is so amazing! God, I pray that You continue to place Your healing touch on BJ's body... continue to strengthen him and give him hope. and please continue to strengthen His family as they endure through this. Make Your presence known to this family every moment, Father. In Jesus precious name, amen.
Brent & Deanna,
Such good news. It is always a good sign when the medical staff are optimistic. BJ has been on the minds of everyone, everywhere.
Obviously the Lord is listening and answering all our prayers. The service last night was wonderful and very moving. It was great to see you and the girls, just wish Deanna could have made it. Please give her a big hug from us and tell her we miss her and are definitely praying for her. I pray BJ has actually turned the corner and it is downhill from here. Take care and call if you need anything at all. We love you guys.
Love,
Nancy
Dear Higgins Family,
Just wanted you to know that we are keeping BJ and the entire Higgins family in our prayers. Our daughter, Erin, was on the Peru team this summer and has been keeping us posted on BJ's condition. May you find peace in His love and grace. The power of prayer is surrounding you.
May God Bless you abundantly!
The Freemyer's
Asheboro, NC
Priase God!!!! ~Annie Cain
It was so good to see the family of God gather last night to pray. I am in awe to observe God's mercy and strength inside you. We thank God for his answer to prayer in the direction that we hoped for. We continue to pray that God will take away any infection.
If God is on our side who can be against us. The God of BJ is an awesome God.
Hello to BJ and Family!
I am a Missions student here at Ozark Christian College. I just wanted to let you guys know that many of us here have been praying for BJ and you as his family. We will continue to pray and are praising God today because we heard that he is slowly improving.
I would also like to encourage you if I can... I know that with God there is a purpose, reason, and time that all things happen. As a soon to be missionary myself.. I am seeing the progressing power of Satan and his desires to claim the lives that belong to God. He is terrified that he's going to loose!! And for that I'm so excited.. BJ's life is from what I can tell.. sold out to Jesus! And in HIS arms he rests. I can only imagine what is going on in BJ's head and the thoughts that he might be having.. if God is just speaking to him and giving him amazing peace or what. But that's what I hope for!! I will be praying that the enemy won't win; with the lose of another missionary. As well as a quick recovery and continual support on future potential missions!!
God Bless you all and My love and prayers go out to you!
Autumn
Praise Jesus. James says that a prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick...I've been asking in faith..and it seems that God is starting to restore him! Amen! I'm in continued prayer for all of you..You're faith and perserverance through all of this truly has blessed me
Kristin-Peru
Dearest Higgin's family,
It is wonderful to hear this good news on BJ! We have been praying for you & you are in our thoughts & prayers all day long, everyday. We will continue to pray that BJ's body stays strong & for the medical staff as they continue to work with & monitor him! It is amazing what our bodies can endure & recover from. We are wonderfully & fearfully made by an awesome creator!! Your family has been a true inspiration to us & BJ is an awesome kid! We are looking forward to having you all back in church singing God's praises again!
Sending love, hugs & prayer to you!
The Goodwin family
Psalm 40
1 I waited patiently for the LORD;
he turned to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.
3 He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear
and put their trust in the LORD.
4 Blessed is the man
who makes the LORD his trust,
who does not look to the proud,
to those who turn aside to false gods. [a]
5 Many, O LORD my God,
are the wonders you have done.
The things you planned for us
no one can recount to you;
were I to speak and tell of them,
they would be too many to declare.
6 Sacrifice and offering you did not desire,
but my ears you have pierced [b] , [c] ;
burnt offerings and sin offerings
you did not require.
7 Then I said, "Here I am, I have come—
it is written about me in the scroll. [d]
8 I desire to do your will, O my God;
your law is within my heart."
9 I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly;
I do not seal my lips,
as you know, O LORD.
10 I do not hide your righteousness in my heart;
I speak of your faithfulness and salvation.
I do not conceal your love and your truth
from the great assembly.
11 Do not withhold your mercy from me, O LORD;
may your love and your truth always protect me.
12 For troubles without number surround me;
my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see.
They are more than the hairs of my head,
and my heart fails within me.
13 Be pleased, O LORD, to save me;
O LORD, come quickly to help me.
14 May all who seek to take my life
be put to shame and confusion;
may all who desire my ruin
be turned back in disgrace.
15 May those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!"
be appalled at their own shame.
16 But may all who seek you
rejoice and be glad in you;
may those who love your salvation always say,
"The LORD be exalted!"
17 Yet I am poor and needy;
may the Lord think of me.
You are my help and my deliverer;
O my God, do not delay.
So many of us are lifting BJ and you all up to the Lord. Can there be any doubt that our Lord is about to do a great and might work in and through you.
Remember......"You are my strength when I am weak, You are the treasure that I seek, You are my ALL in ALL.Seeking you as a precious jewel Lord to give up I'd be a fool, YOU arfe my all in all....We love you...Phil and Paula
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!!!!
Ray and Janet
Yes! God is amazing!
I pray that the LORD will give BJ endurance through this and that we would be patient as we see the LORD's will and purpose span out from this. I give BJ's infection to Him alone and trust Him alone with BJ's healing.
Hallelujah!
Charissa
Yay! no more bleeding!
i'll be praying that his infection goes away
i love all of you!
Brent, Deanna & girls - How great is our God! What wonderful news to awaken to this morning! After the day we had Tuesday, I'm reminded of the verse that says "weeping may endure for the night, but joy cometh in the morning". We celebrate with you the goodness of God and continue to keep you lifted before the throne in prayer. All of our love - carol
Is. 6 - In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew.
And one cried to another and said:
"Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory!"
And the posts of the door were shaken by the voice of him who cried out.
He is still on the throne and His train still fills the temple!
Our God is amazing! I love to see how He is faithful to His children! I am continuing to pray for each of you!
"Every blessing you pour out, I'll turn back to praise..Blessed be the name of the Lord"
Our prays and hearts are with all of you including the doctors and nurses that are responsible for the care of this courageous young man, BJ. His situation was brought to our Wed. evening prayer service, and many prayers are being added to the list you have already. Our God is truly an Awesome God, and we know he is in charge. We send you our love from Parkview Baptist in Tulsa, OK. God Bless
The Lord is wonderful. I hope that you continue to get better. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Praise God! I will never cease to praise Him for His love and healing. I am in wonder. God has His hand on you, Brent. Rest in His mighty grasp and be encouraged and strengthened by His peace. Remember the lessons we learned in Peru last year. I am encouraged to see you and your family practice faith in knowing that His power is made perfect in your weakness. I love you, Brother. Stay strong. I continue to pray for you and your family.
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him, all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen
PRAISE BE TO GOD!!
still praying in KC!
Praise the Lord for the news you have shared. Our God hears our prayers. We can't stop now! He is an awesome God and we are so blessed to be called His! He loves us more than we know!
Christina
I know it's been said before but... PRAISE OUR AWESOME, MIGHTY AND DOWN RIGHT AMAZING GOD!!!! He astounds me every day with out fail. It's sooooo encouraging to hear the answer to our prayers. We will continue to pray for BJ's recovery. There are many thinking about and praying for him here in Dallas.
Love in Christ,
Kayla
Hi my name is Hillary Evans. And, I just really want to let BJ know that I am just amazed at his following the Lord and I know that yall are putting great trust in God through this time! i have been praying for you and your family bj! My youth minister told our youth about it last night and so we prayed for you as a group! God is so amazing. And, I am praying that through his will you be healed completely!
God Bless,
Hillary Evans
FBC Farmersville Tx!
Phillipians 4:4
Rejoice in the LORD always. Again I say Rejoice!! :)
Praise God for answered prayer! I continue to lift BJ and his medical team to the Lord as I pray for his complete healing.
Brent, Deanna, Lauren, and Whitney, I know you all are exhausted. I pray that in our Father's arms you will find rest and peace-- emotionally, physically, and spiritually. May God give you a fresh outpouring of His grace and strength daily to meet every challenge and responsibility. I love you all!
"Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge" (Psalm 62:5-8).
Becky
Praise God!!!!!
May he continue to lay his healing hand on BJ!!!
Still praying in Kentucky!
Debbie
PRAISE GOD PRAISE GOD !!!
HALLELUJAH !!
I'm jumping up and down!!!!
Still Praying,
Tina
Awesome news and still praying, still asking others to pray!!
The Lord has touched my life through words that people at HLG have spoken about your witness and testimony BJ. You are lifting others up as we lift up you and your family in prayer. Thank God and thank you for being His faithful servant.
I am praying for you in Panama City,FL-- We heard about you thru Scott Hall's mom- Tammy- May God richly poor his blessings upon you and rise you up to show that beautiful message to people in your own way-- Yeah, that great message "Do you know my Jesus?" Love and prayers from Renee Stanley and family--FBC, Lynn Haven,FL
We do not know your family, but our friends do. Just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
renee stanley and family says rise up and spread the great message of our Jesus. We are praying mightily for you-- From fbc,lynn haven,fl
I am so amazed at how the Lord continues to answer prayer. Please know that I and my husband are praying intensely for BJ, and we are excited to see what the Lord is going to love.
Love in Christ,
Brittney Mechenich (Roberts)
BJ's 9th grade Honors English student teacher
les saludo en en amor del señor jesucristo estamos orando por bj para que se mejore quiero dirigirme asus padres y hermanos que confien en el señor jesucristo y tenga siempre ese pasaje de la que dice todo lo puedo en cristo que me fortalese y el señor les esta fortaleciendo a ustedes estoy orando por bj para su mejoria soy de peru trujillo Dios les bendiga.
HELLO FAMILY OF BJ.
We continue praying hard for BJ, last night we had a very beautiful worship where all the brothers of the church prayed exclusively for a miracle of the Master in the Life of BJ. We read the Word of God in JEREMIAH 33:3 AND 6 and we called out to God to do a miracle. God Says: Call unto me and I will answer you and show you hidden things that you do not know. God also says Behold, I will bring it health and healing; I will heal them and reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth.
God has great things to do in BJ, in your family and in all of us. Much strength in Christ - we are winners.
wow! that is awesome. we'll keep praying...
Dan and the guys
Pastor Tito from Peru says:
Hello BJ's family.
we are praying furvently (with strength) for Bj, last night we had a very beautiful service where all the brothers in the church, we prayed exclusively for a miracle of the Lord in Bj's life. We read the Word of God en Jeremiah 33:3 and 6 and we cry out to God that he would work a miracle. God says: Cry out to me and I will respond to you and I will teach you things that you don't know, God also says: I wil bring health and medicine and I will cure them and give them abundance of peace and truth.
God has great things to do in Bj and in his family and in all ofus.
Much strength in Christ we are victors (victorious)
Tito Sevilla (Peru)
love
Brittany A
"King of endless worth
No one could express
How much you deserve.
Thou I'm weak and poor
All I have is yours
Every single breath."
I'm so glad that things are lookin up! God is truly amazing! I still pray Bj will begin to get better.
Our prayers continue through the healing and recovery of BJ ... he has touched so many and so many have given back with prayer and fasting for his recovery. God bless ALL.
That Casting Crowns song reminds me a lot of BJ's song, "Storm."
It's fantastic news we've heard. All I want to do is rejoice because of it.
I want to just share a song that BJ and I wrote together, but never got to perform.
"Struggles of a Loving Heart"
Place your healing hand upon me
Cast away the demons that haunt me
I can't worship the God that I love
When satan puts all these thoughts into my head
So guide me,
Show me where I should I be
I will cry to you outloud
Hopefully I will find you (I know I will find you)
It seems that I've lost my place
With the world that hates my face
I try so hard, but it's not enough,
Help me Lord, be couragous Enough
So guide me,
show me where - I should be
I will cry out to you my Lord
Faithfully I will seek you
..I don't know where to go or turn
I can't find anyone else to blame
Becoming bitter every day
God, can't you take these things away?
Please, wash these things away
God please wash me today
So guide me,
show me where - I should be
I will cry out to you my Lord
Faithfully I will seek you
Rejoice,
Jack
Higgins,
First, I just wanted to let your family know that you are all in my prayers daily, as well as the doctors that are taking care of BJ... secondly, Raphael Health Center, the family practice health center that I was at for the month of August, is a christian based family practice, and every Thursday we had a bible study and prayer time before we saw patients for the day. Last thursday, I let them all know about BJ's condtition and asked them all to pray for him as well as lift your family up in prayer. A few days later, one of the medical assistants stopped me before I went in to see a patient and wanted an update on BJ. Although it was my last day there, she informed me that they were going to start saying a daily prayer over the intercom in the health center for BJ, and wanted me to keep them updated weekly about you all.
I just wanted to let you all know that you are being lifted up in prayer by a medical center downtown daily... God is amazing at being able to spread the news of a family in need at a very quick pace!! Love you all and keep up your amazing faith... erin
Stay strong and keep fighting. God's arms are wrapped around you tight and they will keep you safe. So many people are praying and sending their love to BJ and his family.
I heard this song on the way home from the awesome service last night and it just stuck with me:
" You never said it would be easy,
But you'd see me through the storm.
And even though I'm walking through
the valley of the shadow
I will hold tight to the hands of him
Whose love will cover me.
And when all hope is gone
and I've been losing in the battle
He is all the strength that I will ever need,
He will carry me."
Love to all,
Danielle
P.S. Mitchell can't wait to see BJ!! :-)
Great news. Stay Strong.
IN HIM
JONATHAN HAAG
Higgins -
Our God is so good!! BJ's recovery is in all our thoughts and prayers.
Higgins,
Stay strong and keep the faith !!
Praise God! I continue to lift your entire family up to God. I pray that He supplies ALL of your needs.
Hey,
I am from Hannibal LaGrange College. I heard about BJ at a pray service that we had on campus for him the other day. I am so glad to hear that he is recovering. I have been thinking about and praying for him. It is amazing to hear how God has used BJ in the lives of my friends on mission trips. It was just amazing to see how the students on the campus pulled together to pray for someone that many of us had never met. I have been thinking about BJ and family since that time. I can see how God is using your family, even in the time of struggle, to help so many people across the country and from other countries go to God in prayer. It has also made me think several times of how remedial many "problems" that we face daily really are. Just hang in there. There are SO many people praying for BJ.
Heather
How we praise HIM today and everyday... good news. It was a joy to hug on you all last night.Whitney and Lauren look up !! He feels your pain. Larry, last night you helped Bill and I so much with our struggle of WHY? thanks be to God ! Brent and Deanna we love you so much and will be praying and waiting to hear about the infection.
To God be the glory and Great IS
His Faithfulness !!! xoxoxoxo
B.J.~
May the Lord bless you and keep you and make His face to shine upon you. May you feel His Holy presence as His Spirit sweeps through your body and heals you. May you know His great love for you and forever be a testimony to His mercy and grace.
You are in our prayers!
Jeanne Littell Fraser (Matt's Sister)
God stopped the internal bleeding!!!!
"Praise God Almighty!!!!!!!!!!!"
GOD IS THERE
Love your sister in Christ,
Emmy
BJ - heard about you from my sister in Indy - I live in KY -- we are praying for you and your recovery. The Lord Bless and Keep you may the Lords face shine upon you. Child of wonder.
Read Jeremiah 32:27
Then the Lord said to me,"I am the LORD, the God of the whole human race. Nothing is too difficult for me."
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