Things are worse this morning. Bj's white blood cell count is significantly up, which means infection. His x-ray on the left side looks worse, either fluid or infection has invaded. The "bedsore" could be from internal bleeding and could go much deeper, which also could be the source of infection. The plan is to take him off the CVVH, which hepronizes him, and put another chest tube in to drain fluid from lung and then a surgeon will treat the wound to get rid of bacteria.
Friends, we know you're praying. Lord, we ask for mercy once again. We don't know what to do, but our eyes are on You.
BJ's mom
posted by Pray for BJ @ 7:50 AM
99 comments
99 Comments:
Praying all day...
Still praying for BJ here at school.
I'm getting down on my knees for BJ right now. Much love,
Anne Fribourg, Denville NJ
We will be praying all day. On our knees right now. Lord have mercy.
I'm praying for BJ! Stay strong, i know it's hard with it being 8:00am and discouraging news has already come, but remember what our Father says... "Be still and know that I AM"
Kendall
Carmel, IN
I am lifting BJ, the family and doctors up to God. I will be praying all day.
ElisaBeth
Darien, CT
I have just received Whitney's e-mail. I bearly know her, but do know what it is like to have a loved one severely ill. I believe prayer does make a different. I will pray for all of you throughout this time of need. Lean on others for support, too. We are with you.
Debbie Grew
IUPUI Honors Program
Deanna,
I just want you to know that I am continuing to pray for all of you! May God do what only He can do! We are standing in the gap for you. May the peace of our Lord flood your heart and mind.
Love,
Lori Burkert
Praying now and throughout the day.
Psalm 69:13-18
13 But I pray to you, O LORD,
in the time of your favor;
in your great love, O God,
answer me with your sure salvation.
14 Rescue me from the mire,
do not let me sink;
deliver me from those who hate me,
from the deep waters.
15 Do not let the floodwaters engulf me
or the depths swallow me up
or the pit close its mouth over me.
16 Answer me, O LORD, out of the goodness of your love;
in your great mercy turn to me.
17 Do not hide your face from your servant;
answer me quickly, for I am in trouble.
18 Come near and rescue me;
redeem me because of my foes.
**************
Still praying....
PRAYING, PRAYING, PRAYING
PRAISING, PRAISING, PRAISING
PRAYING, PRAYING, PRAYING
PRAISING, PRAISING, PRAISING
STAY ENCOURAGED
praying, and enlisting all those around me.
love *kim
IWU
Brent & Deanna -
We are praying for BJ right now & praying specifically that his white blood count will go down. We're praying that the doctors can find the source of the infection and get rid of it. We're also praying for strength for you & a renewed spirit on day 40. We love you all so much.
Love,
Jes, Todd & Andrew Y.
Prying in Indy. We love you guys!
My family are members of a Small Christian Community. We have put BJ on the prayer list and will continue to pray for his healing! I am so impressed with your son's journal entries...It is obvious he has a deep faith and has been faithfully serving Christ in His missionary work! Peace be with Bj and you, his family! God Bless You! Shelly Deane, Greenfield, IN
I am a nurse at St. Vincent in the NICU and heard about this site through one of your RTs. I've been checking this website daily since then and have responded a couple times. I just wanted you to know that even though I have never met your family, I love you all so much! BJ's struggles will not be in vain. Imagine the love that God has for BJ to allow him to become a martyr for Him...the ruler of the universe!
Holly in Indy
We will stop & pray at the top & bottom of every hour today...we will continue to hold BJ & the family up before our King of Kings.
McMahans
Hudson, OH
We'll update our prayer chain this morning...they are eager to lift you up!
Our hope is in God who makes available to us that same power that raised Christ from the dead! (Ephesians 1:18-20)
We love you!
Wenda and Gerry Krupp
Mukwonago, WI
praying now, and throughout the day.
I'm with you guys all day
Chelsea
CArlsbad CA
I am praying for you as always.
Ann
It amazes me that God can give us such a heart and a burden for fellow Christians we've never even met. I've checked the site every day to here about BJ's condition. The news must be discouraging, but take heart, God is with you and will carry you when you're too weak to go on. Will continue to pray. God bless.
Kristen, Greenwood IN
We will pray with increased urgency on this day. Our God is great and He will comfort us. We pray for His healing to come to Beej today. Lord be with all of his caregivers. Strengthen and enlighten them as they tend to our brother.
Jim, Vicki, Michael & Scott
Praying
We are all still praying in Ft. Wayne. We pray the infection will decrease and we especially pray for the doctors to be given infinite wisdom on BJs case. God is awesome and still in control!!
Once again I'm between classes and I am going to call my mom and have her start the prayer chain at church right now.
April Cowan
Odessa Tx
Praying for all of you! God loves you more than we do! Rest in Him and know that He holds you in the hollow of His hand!
Sherry-Milw., WI
Brent, Deanna,
I am praying now for B.J. and the ability to fight this infection. I pray that God heals him and provides the Dr.'s with the knowledge and wisdom to help B.J.
I also pray today for you and your family.
Matt L.
Dear Lord,
We pray for BJ and his family. Continue to provide comfort during this difficult time.
I often find myself at a loss of words when the news is not good. I want to say something that can provide comfort and encouragement but the words escape me. I find myself trying to understand why this is happening to a family as faithful as the Higgins. My heart is hurting for this family. I know that Your plan is always perfect even though it is not always "easy" or the road we would choose. I thank you for reminding me that all things are used for Your glory. Please help us all to rest and be comforted in this knowledge. BJ and his family have been such a beautiful example of this. Please, please Dear Father especially today give the Higgins family peace and strength. Only You know their specific needs today. Let those who cross their paths today meet these incredible needs.
Amen
In prayer with you all-
Hilton Head Island, SC
praying today
Erika in NH
Hearts are hurting in West Monroe, but still praying.
...it amazes me how much one life can impact others. I learned of this site from one person, told others, who have told others...
I am praying that, through your son's journey, God's glory can be delivered...
Indy
I learned about your son and have been checking his progress. This step backwards just reminds us to continue praying fervently for BJ and for the doctors as they diagnose and treat his body. Hang tight as we continue to lift you in prayer.
Claire Strayer
McCordsville, IN
Praying with you in Mississippi.
Dear Father, We know you are a God who Heals, you demonstrated that countless times in your Word. We ask that your healing hand would guide BJ through this battle. We thank you for the past forty days and continue to pray for strength and endurance for BJ as he continues to fight this infection. You are the only giver of life and we thank you for BJ's. May you receive all honor and glory!
Praying desperately for your son. May God bring comfort to your weary hearts. We will help to lift your weary hands today.
Crit & Shelby Muniz
Va Beach, VA
We lifted up BJ in prayer 6am this morning at our small group Bible study, and I will get the word out to our brothers and sisters in Christ to pray fervently this day for our brother BJ and family. God bless you all.
In His Mercy,
Ed, Carmel, IN
Please know that BJ and your family are at the top of our prayers!!
Peace,
Pam, Brian, Jennifer & Adam Pease
Still praying!
We are praying and believing and alerting others to pray. . .thank You, Lord, for doctors who are so alert to changes in BJ's condition. Please give them the wisdom and the grace to deal with the underlying causes for BJ's struggles. Strengthen him, Lord. Strengthen his family and pour your power out upon each one of them. We ask, by Your grace, that there would be a miraculous improvement today--to Your glory!
Pieper (Awe Star) family
Charleston, SC
Higgins Family,
I continue to pray for you. May God give you all that you need today. The wisdom and strength coming from God. I pray for healing for BJ.
Blessing,
Cathy Moore
Tulsa
Deanna, Brent, Lauren and Whitney
As I read the comments from all of our other sisters and brothers in Christ, the Holy Spirit remimded me that Jesus was in the wilderness for 40 days being tempted of the devil. Satan really attacked at the time when Jesus was most vunerable in the body, yet was most spiritually strong. He had been communing with our Father, just as BJ spent the summer communing and witnessing about our Father's grace and mercy as well as His great Love. Jesus used the Sword of Truth which is the Word of God to defeat Satan, and just as Satan left him for a time so I believe that the same can happen for you. Remember that NO weapon formed against you shall be able to prosper. Use the word, speak the word-don't just think it, but use it as the weapon of our warfare that it is. Believe with all of your heart that God is faithful to perform his word and then find every healing scripture that you can think of and speak them over BJ.
We love you and will continue to hold you up before the throne of grace. As so many have stated we are standing in the gap for you.
"Be stong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee withersoever thou goest.
Joshua 1:9
Standing in Christ's Incredible love,
Dawn D.
Dear God the Creator,
Thank you for BJ. Thank you for his enthusiasm for you. Thank you for making him so wonderfully.
Dear God the Healer,
please heal BJ. Zap the infection to make it go away, and clear up his lung.
Dear God our Guide, please help the doctors to perform whatever procedure he needs with the best of skill, using all of their resources, both intellectual and physical.
Dear God the comforter, please hold Deanna, Brent, Lauren and Whitney close in your arms and encourage them today. Give them the peace that only You can give.
Dear God, the Father, you love us so very much. Thank you for patience with us, and your constant provision for us. We ask for your continued mercies in you Son's holy name.
But now, this is what the LORD says—
he who created you, O Jacob,
he who formed you, O Israel:
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
2 When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
3 For I am the LORD, your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
4 Since you are precious and honored in my sight,
and because I love you,
I will give men in exchange for you,
and people in exchange for your life.
5 Do not be afraid, for I am with you;
Father God as BJ faces another struggle there are NO surprises with you. I pray you even now touch BJ's body and REMOVE the infection and bring his white cell count back to normal. By the Blood of Jesus Christ I take authority over powers and principalities of darkness and command them to leave BJ this instance. I know the Body of Christ pray in unity on this thus satan you have NO choice. Come away from BJ and take your evil hands off him. I also pray for the doctors and nurses and ALL who tend to BJ to be given supernatural wisdom today that they may recognize it is the God of Abraham, the Creator of all things that is at work in BJ's room. Please Lord God give Brent, Deanna, Lauren and Whitney peace and calmness only you can bring. Oh Lord help them not to be discouraged. Give them all the strength they need today and may they draw power and peace from the hundreds of us who love them and stand with them. For we pray BELIEVING in JESUS NAME !!
We are on our knees and will remain in prayer all day today.
We love you Phil & Paula
Precious Family,
We are walking through this with you today. May God give you wisdom, peace, and unity as you stand in this storm.
Lord, renew our hope in You, a hope that is not based on circumstances, but based on Your promises. Remind us that the steadfast love of the Lord is better than life. Let our hearts be comforted by Your presence. Let us not fear, but let us know that we already have the victory. Lord, we ask You to bring healing and strength. We choose for You to be glorified above our own desires. Thank You for Your Son Jesus and all that He suffered for us, and that You gave Him up for us. May we praise You today Father, for You are the strength of our hearts and our portion forever.
BJ is constantly in my prayers. I have posted prayforbj.com on my facebook and xanga profiles so that many others can pray for him, too.
Take hope, for our heavenly Father cares more for BJ than anyone ever could. Praying and believing BJ will be healed...
I was just reading last night in Hebrews how much pure faith pleases the Lord. Let us all come together and pray in faith to know that our great God will give what he promises.
Brian in Hamilton, VA
Hebrews 10:19-25, 35-39
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened up to us through the curtain, that is, His body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from our guilty consciences and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. And let us condisder how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching.....So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. For in just a little while, "He who is coming will not delay. But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him." But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved.
Dear Higgins Family,
I have met your wonderful son during his missionary training at Awe Star University, I just wanted to let you know that He is in our every prayers and thoughts every moments.
Lucile Hodges
Tulsa OK
(Walker's Mom)
Brent & Dianna,Lauren and Whitney,
This is a prayer someone sent to me when I was first diagnosed with cancer. I keep it in front of me in the kitchen window & it has given me strength and encouragement when I am down.
Prayer of the Joyful Heart
"God, You are at work, and You are in control. And Lord God, You know this is happening. You were there at the beginning, and You will bring everything that accurs to a conclusion that results in Your greater glory in the end."
I know BJ's illness is extremely hard on all of you, but this simple prayer help at times when it is hard to pray.
We love all of you and will keep on praying.
Phil & Martha
I am always praying for BJ and your family!!
Father,
We know you can heal BJ with just a word, please Father say the word for him to be healed. Also, Father could you please give the Higgins family energy to get through the day today, to meet the new challenges with clear minds and not sleep deprived fog.
Amen
LB Zionsville
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at the request of a friend and prayer partner of Becky Higgins.
thanks walker moore for getting the word out. am praying for BJ and family right now.
barbara nelson
We continue to pray for all involved in this.
Kristy Roberts
My family and I are and will be praying for BJ and the Higgins family.
I will pray and fast today. Lord, let BJ's swelling go down, the kidneys to start functioning and for his infection to be controlled. Let him be filled today through your healing - let him be peaceful and restful today. Let his body heal. Lord we know that you have given BJ to us to minister in a way that only he can.... He has reached so many. Thank you Lord for BJ. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of his family of prayer. In Your Name we pray.
Westfield, IN
Higgins family, we've remembered you daily in Tulsa, OK.
Janet Frazer
FBC Tulsa
Just as so many, I too have been touched and inspired by this whole situation. God works in mysterious and wonderful ways!
I came to your site through the MercyMe website. I just wanted to contact them to ask permission to use their music in our school video, and before I knew it I was reading your blogs. The more I read, the more I cried and prayed. I'm impressed by your faith and trust in our Lord and the work He is doing in the lives of all who have come in contact with you or, like me, have become a regular of your updates.
You mentioned how it would be 40 days today and I immediately thought of Jesus' 40 days in the desert. But, at the end he was victorious and angels took care of him!
"...and he was in the desert forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him." Mark 1:13
I noticed today that you have not posted an update since yesterday morning. My prayer for you:
"For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more that 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 3:14-21
Blessings to all,
Lisa Ferrer
Greentown, PA
Oh Lord - Once again, You have brought us to yet another moment where we realize it truly is in Your hands alone. Help us lay our feelings of helplessness at your feet.
Please cast the infection out of BJ today! Empower the surgeon and support staff to do the right things for BJ.
Bless this family and bring them comfort and peace at this moment.
We love you. Your will be done.
Bill
Indy
Our prayers go out to you all. Your friends in Christ at the First United Methodist Church in Coweta, Ok continue to pray for BJ
Lord,
please protect and heal BJ. You promised to watch over us, to hold us in your hand. Father at times like these it is difficult to see your hand around us, it is difficult to trust. Father help us, help BJ, deliver him from this illness, from this calamity. Watch over him and protect him.
Brent, Deanna, Lauren and Whitney,
The awe Star family is in hard prayer for you right now as is several of my coworkers here at the Space Program.
somewhere in the desert of Utah
still praying
I get on everyday during third and sixth periods to check on BJ. I pray after everytime I read your entrys. Higgins - stay strong your in our hearts. _ Meghan Smiley
I can't stop thinking about your son, your family, and the power of God...as you read these entries, consider the awsome power of God...and how God has used your son's life to bring people to Him...I'll continue to pray for you....
Praying for you all today, at the beginning of every hour. Getting other people to pray, too.
Brent and Deanna,
We will continue to pray this morning for the infections and for the surgeon.
Much love,
Hello family!!! We are all on the front lines TOGETHER helping you in your FIGHT for BJ's life! I encourage you to remember that it is a BATTLE WON in the Lord's eyes - in Christ ALONE do we have the victory! Also, a reminder that our AWESOME FATHER sees each tear that falls and they are ALL so PRECIOUS to Him! I love you all and hold you ever SO NEAR!!! Keep keepin' on!!!
I am praying for you BJ. God holds you in his hands, be strong.
Just want to let you know that we will be praying for BJ today, as always.
We love you.
Nate and Amy
We are still praying for B.J. and family.
continue to pray, and just put it in God's hands. That is all u can do. God knows how much BJ can take and how much you as parents can handle. Keep giving him all the praise and glory.
Laura
I will be praying for BJ and his family throughout the day...may God bring peace to you all...
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