Tonight, Beej's SAT's are back in the mid 80's. His blood pressure is in a pretty good place, but still a little low. There has been no discovery made about where he is infected.
The Plastic Surgeon is due here in the next couple of hours to view his sites, and make recommendations. This will be for sometime in the future, when he is (Lord willing) able to handle it.
The second CDC report came back negative, so we still do not know what initially attacked his body. Now our Infectious Disease doctor is sending out all new samples for antibody study. Apparently, you can help diagnose diseases by antibody formation.
God is in this! I am extremely grateful that He is so faithful!!! Bless each of you for your continued prayer support.
A special thanks to Dr. Sichting for comforting my Deanna at a low moment today. You have truly blessed us with your care and concern.
C'mon Lord...lets kick this infection...Please!
BJ's dad
posted by Pray for BJ @ 5:32 PM
48 comments
48 Comments:
Just a quick prayer for you and yours: Lord Jesus, we praise your Holy name. You are the great maestro and I just pray right now that you would orchestrate the specialists and line them up with the wisdom that comes only from you. Lord you are so faithful and we thank you for this precious brother. Continue to strengthen his family and when this victory is had, they will look back and only see one set of footprints in the sand, for we know that you are carrying them through this storm. Thank you Jesus, amen!
Father,
I join this family in praying for their precious son, BJ. My heart is full of awe at how God has worked up to this point and I am in watchful expectancy in what He is going to continue to do in the future. I also pray for the doctors as they continue to find the source of infection - that will maintain stamina in the fight for BJ's life. God is still using BJ to touch the lives of all of us who have learned about him and pray for him.
Still Praying in Mississippi
Lord, please help BJ and give the rest of the Higgins family a sense of calmness.
I'm praying for you all every day!
Indianapolis, Indiana
O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
our shelter from the stormy blast,
and our eternal home:
Under the shadow of thy throne,
thy saints have dwelt secure;
sufficient is thine arm alone,
and our defense is sure.
Before the hills in order stood,
or earth received her frame,
from everlasting thou art God,
to endless years the same.
O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
be thou our guide while life shall last,
and our eternal home!
***************
Still praying....
Lord, you know what is attacking BJ. Please heal him we ask. In Your precious son, Jesus', name.
We stand together in faith, believing your Word, Father, God. Thank you for your healing touch on your people, especially your beloved BJ. Thank you for your peace abounding to Bj's immediate family members, that they can be confident in you, and your plan, Lord. Thank you that we can agree together in prayer, and a spiritual multiplication takes place. If you are for us, who can be against us? We know you are in control, we believe that your people will not be forsaken. We are grateful for today, knowing you have been with us and will continue to be forever.
We continue to pray that God will reveal the things that are hidden and that God will remove this infection completely. We are grateful for doctors and others who know how to speak the right word at just the right time. We are grateful to BJ's family, too, for keeping us updated as we continue
in prayer,
Pieper Family
Charleston, SC
Will continue praying through out the night for BJ's levels.
I'm thankful for the doctor that was there for Deanna today. It makes such a difference having doctors who truely care about their patients and families.
May your evening be restful.
Youngstown, OH
The Lord is Good, Faithful, and Willing! His timing is PERFECT. Keep the faith sweet family. I know how hard this is. A daily battle! Fight the good fight. Your son is backed by the greatest Person. Keep studying the Word, keep praying. I know how easy it is to give up....been there, done that. Just keep on chugging along. There is a light at the end of this pitch black tunnel...whatever the outcome. And I know the waiting and the roller coaster ride is awful, and it seems like you can't handle it anymore. And trust me, I know at times that it seems like foolishness when we read or say that God doesn't give us more than we can handle. I got to the point during my trial that that was a farse!! But it is true, and He will see you through till the end. He is Loving and All-Powerful and just wants to be glorified, loved, and honored. And you are doing that to the EXTREME!! May God bless you, keep you, fill you, and restrengthen you in this battle, and may a light be seen soon in your darkness. God bless all of you. Just keep looking up!!!
Linda Anderson
Willows, California
Fellow brothers and sisters, I'd like to share a passage from Jonah that spoke to me when my life was hanging on by a shoestring, and God in is miraculous grace saved me from the pit. Let us encourage the Higgins' and continue in earnest and ferverent prayer for BJ. God is awesome, and his Will will be glorified.
Jonah 2:9
"...In my distress I called to the Lord and he answered me. From the depths of the grave, I called for help, and you listended to my cry. You hurled me into the deep, into the very heart of the seas, and the currents swirled about me; all your waves and breakers swept over me. I said, I've been banished from your sight, yet I will look again toward your holy temple. The engulfing waters threatened me, the deep surrounded me; seaweed was wrapped around my head. To the roots of the mountains I sank down; the earth beneath barred me in forever.
But you brought my life up from the pit, O Lord my God. While my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, Lord, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy temple. Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs. But I, with a song of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed, I will make good. Salvation comes from the Lord."
Deanna and family,
We love you and miss you. We pray for you daily and know God will comfort you.
come on we can do this!!! im still praying for u guys!!
My neice in Indy sent me an e suggesting I seek your website. I am amazed at the power you share with the readers that comes from God. Not that I did not think He was capable, but the way He is working in your lives and circumstances....an encouragement.
I will be keeping you in my prayers.
He will take you places you never dreamed of. Keep growing in Him. You are covered by the Blood of the Lamb.
Cyndi in Lakewood CO
Deanna,
I am praying specifically for your "mother's heart" tonight. Know that you are loved and prayed for!!
Amy D.
Ohio
Barak BJ
Zsoltárok 50
1 Asáf zsoltára. &Az Istenek Istene, az Úr szól, és hívja a földet a nap keltétõl lenyugtáig.
2 A Sionról, a melynek szépsége tökéletes, fényeskedik Isten.
3 Eljön a mi Istenünk és nem hallgat; emésztõ tûz van elõtte, s körülte erõs forgószél.
4 Hívja az egeket onnan felül, és a földet, hogy megítélje népét:
5 Gyûjtsétek elém kegyeseimet, a kik áldozattal erõsítik szövetségemet!
6 És az egek kijelentik az õ igazságát, mert az Isten biró. Szela.
7 Hallgass én népem, hadd szóljak! Te Izráel, hadd tegyek bizonyságot rólad; Isten vagyok én, a te Istened.
8 Nem feddlek én téged áldozataidért, és hogy égõáldozataid szüntelen elõttem vannak.
9 [De] nem fogadhatok el tulkot a te házadból, vagy bakokat a te aklaidból;
10 Mert enyém az erdõnek minden vadja, a barmok az ezernyi hegyeken.
11 Ismerem a hegyeknek minden szárnyasát, és a mezõ állatai [tudva vannak] nálam.
12 Ha megéhezném, nem mondanám meg néked, mert enyém e világ és ennek mindene.
13 Avagy eszem-é én a bikák húsát, és a bakoknak vérét iszom-é?
14 Hálával áldozzál az Istennek, és teljesítsd a felségesnek fogadásidat!
15 És hívj segítségül engem a nyomorúság idején, én megszabadítlak téged és te dicsõítesz engem.
16 A gonosznak pedig ezt mondja Isten: Miért beszélsz te rendeléseimrõl, és veszed szádra az én szövetségemet?
17 Hiszen te gyûlölöd a fenyítést, és hátad mögé veted rendelésimet!
18 Ha lopót látsz, mellé adod magad, és ha paráznákat, társalkodol velök.
19 A szádat gonoszságra tátod, és a nyelved csalárdságot szõ.
20 Leülsz és felebarátodra beszélsz, anyád fiát is megszidalmazod.
21 Ezeket teszed és én hallgassak? Azt gondolod, olyan vagyok, mint te? Megfeddelek téged, és elédbe sorozom [azokat.]
22 Értsétek meg ezt, ti Istent felejtõk, hogy el ne ragadjalak menthetetlenül:
23 A ki hálával áldozik, az dicsõít engem, és a ki az útra vigyáz, annak mutatom meg Istennek szabadítását.
KK
Budapest
I am amazed how God has taken on BJ...and I know from reading a lot of his journal entries from before that he is a wonderful person, and wonderful man of Christ. I am proud to call him a brother in Christ. You are continually in my prayers.
Lindsay Northcutt
HALLELUJAH! Praise be to God. I am so proud to call BJ a brother in Christ. He has so much God in him that its amazing, it is spreading everywhere. I cant go anywhere now without seeing his name, and that is amazing because the world is praying for him!!
In Christ,
Lindsay
Dear Higgins family,
I pray that BJ gets better soon and that you can get through this hard time. I can't wait to send a birthday card to BJ!
With Love,
Lauren
Encinitas, CA
We are praying
Lord hear our prayers
Amen
I find this so awesome! People around the world are blogging for BJ! When I saw the note from someone from Hungary, written in HUNGARIAN it hit me that people all over are praying. That is so neat!!!!
Lauren
Encinitas, CA
Our Heavenly Father:
The only one who is worthy of admiration, great respect and dignity. Lord you have done so much for this family and for me by burdening my heart in an effort to bring me and others closer to you Lord.I know Lord tonight that this family needs your comfort and strength. I pray that you will hold them in your arms and revive them like only you can.Lord we know that you are the only one who can truly take this infection out of Bj. Lord we turn it all over to you. For their is noone greater or more mighty. We ask this in Jesus holy name
Amen
Paula
Father, I lift up BJ that you would be strength in his body. I pray for the doctors and nurses that you would guide their hands and give them wisdom. That you would bless them for all of their love and hard work. I pray for BJ's family that you would be their comfort and that you would restore them. Let this be a night of rest, restoration, and healing. I pray in Jesus name, amen.
We are still with you, lifting you up every day. . . I am a high school teacher and pray for you during hall duty between each class, lunch, while my students are completing their focus questions, in the van, at soccer practice!!!. . . thank you for letting us be a part of the body of Christ and your brothers and sisters. . .I have an 8 year old son who I hope "gets it" as BJ does . . .
God is truly being glorified. . . Deanna, I am praying for you as a Mom. . . at times I am sure my tears mingle with yours, but what joy to know that your son is completely hidden in the arms of God. . .
Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord is with you,
He is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
He will quiet you with His love.
He will rejoice over you with singing.
Dear ones, the Lord is so delighted in you. . .
I do so hope that tonight can be a quiet one in His love.
We love you
Anne Kline for the rest of the Kline family
(Duane - Hannah and Aaron)
McDonough, GA
Sometimes I can't stop the tears, oh how my heart aches for you all. God is in control and we continue to wait upon the Lord. But not without heartache, for my flesh is weak.
Love and prayers to all of you.
Lela, Concord, CA
I don't know any of you guys but as I was surfing the net and looking at the web of mercy me, I found out that you badly need prayers. I am a Christian and I know that God works in a lot of ways. Don't worry guys, Romans 8:28 is still in the Bible. All things work together for good!
God bless you BJ and to the rest of the family.
Gracie (Cebu City, Philippines)
Lord - if it be your will, caste out these demons infecting BJ's body. Rise up his organs to full capacity!
We are weary...Bj's family is weary. Please undergird Your praying family as we seek to understand Your will.
Bless this wonderful witness of the Higgins' family Lord, and rescue them from this valley.
Bill
Indy
Brent and Deanna,
We are still praying that the CDC will be able to pinpoint what this infection is and the antibiotic that is needed to fight it. We continue to pray for Bj"s kidneys to kick in and starting working soon. I know you are getting weary but hang on, the Lord is in control and we trust that He will meet all of BJ's needs and yours.
Still praying in Santa Claus
Glen and Jean
The Lord has put something on my heart that I wanted to share. Like most everyone here I recognize the power of prayer. If the time would arise when you needed the power of the Body of Christ to pray in unison, like myself I am sure others would want to be able to gather, perhaps in the St. Vincents Hospital parking lot to pray and claim authority over satan. I think it would be overwhelming for so many to come into the hospital but family members could come outside and join us time permiting. Some of us could even do prayer walks in the hospital in pairs to once again claim the blood of Christ to cover the entire hospital. Brent, several times you have mentioned a spiritual battle taking place and I couldn't agree more. Of course we would not do any of this without your blessing and agreement. All you would need to do is notify those of us in the Indy area in one of your updates that it is time for the Body to Gather together to join hands, spirits, and prayers in one voice to call for victory over the evil one. The bloggers who live outside of Indy could also join with us in prayer. What a testimony it would be at the hospital as well as the power that would be generated when countless numbers would come together from all over the area to claim healing for BJ and strength as well as renewal for Brent, Deanna, Lauren and Whitney. Pray over this family and let us know your wishes. I know I speak for many when I say we just want to be here for you in whatever capacity that is helpful and brings glory to God. You all remain in our thoughts and prayers 24/7. We love you with an everlasting love....Phil & Paula
we are praying that they figure out what the infection is and where it is coming from and we pray for bj's recovery
dowden famliy
monrovia, indiana
Lord
We are praying
Lord,
Continue to surround Brent and Deanna at the hospital, stay close to Lauren and Whitney as they are still attending classes. Father you are a great and powerful God and you have the strength to heal BJ. If it be in your will allow him to be raised up so that he may once again sing and speak praises to your name. Strengthen this family- they are yours. Grant peace and rest in the moments when they are most weary. Thank you for your continued love even when we are in a feeble state. We love you father. Amen.
- Sydney, Australia
Hang in there BJ-
My friends and I are with you in prayer all the time. Tomorrow is the anual See You At The Pole, when all the Christians from the school meet at the flagpole and pray together. I will make sure to say a special prayer for BJ.
Chelsea
Carlsbad CA
Karen Vesely//
LETS ALL SHOUT TO THE LORD FOR BJ
Continuing to share BJ's story and gathering more prayer warriors. He has people praying for him all over the world now. May God be glorified. But I have to tell you....I'm praying for BJ to stay here with us and to continue spreading the Good News about a risen Savior. Have Faith. You are not alone, so many have been called to your side by BJ to lift him up to the Lord and to tug on God's Robe and ask that he intervene on BJ's behalf. God is Good.
Love from GA
Please know we are still thinking and praying for you all. BJ sounds like a very strong young man. I know God is with him and watching over him. Please continue to stay strong.
Love,
Cindy, Emily, Bethie, Brian, & Claire
Zionsville, In
B.J. and Family,
I just recently learned of the disease that has hit your body. B.J. as I was reading about you and the life that you have proclaimed, I was amazed at such an awesome young person and how God has used you to spread his love and word to others. In learning about you, I again realize how God uses the lives of young people and am humbled by your faithfulness to do God's work.
In saying all of this I want you to know how grateful I am for kids like you! What a tremendous witness you are. I'm praying for total healing in your body. God is all powerful and will take care of his children. The trials that you are facing now, this too shall pass. And when God has healed you, you'll be even stronger. I will also be praying for the doctors, nurses, and your precious family as they take care of you.
God Bless You,
Prayers,
Pam
Loop, Texas
Dear Lord
We are praying for BJ to build strength and fight this infection and protect BJ from any new invasions upon his body.
Dear Lord, show us your miracles, with your healing hands, the doctors with there wisdom, the nurses with there dedication, please Lord surround them all. Bring comfort and strength to Deanna, Brent,Lauren, and Whitney.
Dear Lord
Hear our cries out to you,
We pray for BJ's healing.
Dear Lord
Here our cries out to you.
We pray for BJ's healing.
In Jesus name We are praying
Amen
Lisa Gresh/Meils and Family
Indpls. IN
Amen
Praying for all you tonight. STAY STRONG.
IN HIM
Jonathan Haag
Dear Lord
We Pray
Dear Lord, I lift up BJ and his family to you. Father, as you know I have been in a similar situation with my own daughter many years ago. What a bitter sweet time, Lord, as I leaned on you and learned to trust you. I pray for BJ and ask that you would touch his body and heal him according to your will. I ask your Holy Spirit to comfort his family and friends as they wait. Lord, let them feel your presence and the strength and peace that can only come from you. God, please give the doctors wisdom and a quick diagnosis and effective treatment for BJ. You are an awesome God and may you receive all the praise and glory. In Jesus name. Amen
This is one of the songs we have been singing at my school during chapel as of late, there is another that i one to share but i will just do one at a time...
Still
Words and Music by Reuben Morgan
Hide me now
Under your wings
Cover me
within your mighty hand
When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with you above the storm
Father you are king over the flood
I will be still and know you are God
Find rest my soul
In Christ alone
Know his power
In quietness and trust
God bless! Continually praying!
Jordan @ OCC Joplin, MO
My heart is heavy for you but joy comes in the morning! Just know that we are praying for you, the doctors, nurses and the entire staff of the hospital clear down to the people who clean the rooms and empty the trash. May God just bless each and every one of these who are taking care of a special package from our LORD. To the family may GOds love that passes ALL understanding fill you up . God be praised and glorified!
Heavenly Father, lift up BJ...show us your power Lord..we love you.
Amen
My prayers go out to BJ and your family. Your Blog has truely touched my heart, and I pray that the Lord guides his physicians to the answers. Megan and Ashley (age 4), Port Angeles, WA
we are praying with you
Dear Lord, please fight BJ's infection for him. Please help the doctors find out what he has. Please hold his family right now and let them know peace in their hearts and minds. Thank you for putting doctors and nurses in the family's path who are encouraging and compassionate. I pray that the doctors and nurses and hospital staff be filled with wisdom and discernment. I pray for practical comforts for the family--an ability to sleep and turn off their rapid thought trains; healthy appetites and peaceful dreams; strong relationships with one another; encouraging thoughts and a healthy prayer life. May they know You and feel close to You right now.
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