Monday, November 3, 2008

Day 5-November 2

Well - I hope you all are well.
It has been a trying time for our family since wednesdays trauma- There has been the greatest outpouring of love from literally thousands. Folks have come to rally on behalf of Jalin and my family. For that, I am so deeply grateful! Honestly, with great emotion, I keep waiting to wake up. Life doesn't always go the way you plan it, does it? I told Jalin tonight the way God was moving and how so many were taking time to love one another and to actually care. I shared with her that God has chosen her to be a vessell of His power. She in some Supernatural fashion was aware of her purpose, she understood and with tears blinked at her daddy signifying that she was well aware. Tommorrow is a big day for Jalin. The scheduled time for her pelvic surgery & collarbone is 1:30 central time. The doctors informed us that the surgery could last 4-6 hrs. Please with all your might, pray on behalf of my family, we are all so physically and spiritually drained. Mrs. Lori and Jordan need you to hold them close as well. For that, I am forever thankful for you. Isaiah 43:1-3

I love you!
Pastor Darryl

26 comments:

  1. Darryl, Lori, Jordan, and Jalin,
    We love you very much and are praying fervently for your family. We are praying specifically today for the surgery to go well. We all know first hand what God can do. We have seen it. We have felt it. I can't find words to express what I feel or want to say...so Love is going to have to suffice.

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  2. Jalin,

    We just wanted to let you know that we are praying and uplifting your needs and your families needs to the Lord. You are such a bright and beautiful person (inside and out). We miss you all! And we know that God is in control of everything and that He KNOWS your name!

    We love you!
    Chad, Stacie, Zach and Brett Maddox

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  3. We are lifting you each up today including the doctors and nurses attending to Jalin and performing her surgery! We love you guys!
    Lisa K.

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  4. Hey Jalin, Mrs. Jones, and Preacher Daryl

    I am so sorry that you all are going through this time. God has a great purpose for Jalin's life. I know this will only strengthen her testimony for Him. Please know that we love you all!! We are praying for you and you are in our hearts.
    We miss you here at RHS!
    Love,
    Mrs. Salmon

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  5. Hello Jones Family
    We just wanted to let you know that we love yaw very much. God is still in control and Jalin is going to recover and have a awsome testomony. I can't wait until the day I see her beautiful face and hear her sweet voice. Yaw hang in there. I can't wait to hear improving news on Jalin's condition. We lift you up to Jesus, Timmy Tracie and Kayla

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  6. Trust in God. He will Carry you every step of the way! Keep holding on and be strong for everyone. They need you.

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  7. Just a note to let you and your family know that you remain in our prayers. We have been remembering Jalin in our prayers at Rock Springs and will continue to do so in the days, weeks and months to come. We love your family so much.

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  8. Bro. Darryl, Lori, Jordan & Jalin,
    Please know you are in our prayers and you have been since we first heard about the car accident. GOD WILL WORK ALL THINGS FOR HIS GLORY!

    Mike & Debbie Everson

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  9. May God bless you we are all praying harder than we ever have. God will see you all through this. Hang in there. With much love.
    Paul, Shelia, Drew and Hannah Norton

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  10. Jalin,
    We are praying daily for you and your family! I know God will heal you!!! We love you all!!
    Susan, Bailey and Bradley McCormick

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  11. Darryl,

    Just wanted you to know that we are praying for you guys and for Jalin a complete recovery. SO many at Pray's Mill are lifting you all up in prayer.

    Blessings,
    Genie Blazi

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  12. Jalin i know you cant read this but eventually you will; this is bishop i was there the day of the wreck i saw you lying on the ground and i just asked god why? but now i understand, jalin god has big plans in your life or you wouldnt still be here with us today and you have no idea how many people have been right there beside you the whole way through out your journey praying and fighting with you, knowing that your going to be fine and come out of this stronger than ever; but i plan to come visit your dad and mom and brother saturday i hope you get to feeling better and on behalf of the senior class we love you jalin and hope you get well soon<3 shawn bishop

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  13. Jalin we just wanted to let you, Darrell and Lori know we are praying for you!!! God is so good and we know he will see you guys through all of this! We love y'all!

    The Gibson's

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  14. "Hang in there Jalin" ... God has a great purpose for you. We love you all and know that God will give you all the strength to travel thru this very trying journey of recovery.We are praying for you all!
    God Bless You ALL
    Myron, Kimatha, Justin, Melissa, and Ashley

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  15. Jalin,
    I just want you to know that I love you so much and I know you are a strong persona and can pull through this. Everyday I have been lifting you and your family up in my prayers and I know God has a special plan for you. You have touched my life and so many others. From all that has happend you have brought the community and Ranburne High closer together. I love you Jalin and hoping to come vist you soon.
    ♥ always,
    Mikyla

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  16. I got the e-mail from Pastor Darryl that you are in surgery right now. You are in our prayers this very moment, and we love you very much! God bless and keep you -- He knows your name!

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  17. Today's the BIG day and you're actually in surgery right now...but I want you to know I prayed all morning-lunch-during class- and I'll continue to pray. I know everyone else is too. God is so great and your accident and injuries are not he can't handle. He's bigger than anything we can even imagine. He's going to make you 100% again! I love you and I know you're surgery is going to go just great!!!

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  18. Bro. Darryl,
    I just wanted to let you know that Jalin and your whole family are in our prayers. God will use this to His Glory! You already have shared a awesome testimony with what I have read. To be so strong when this is happening to your daughter is definately His strength. Your family is truly blessed for being such a blessing!!! Love and prayers to you all!
    In Christ,
    The Pooles
    Shawn, Kathy, Matthew, Tyler, and Sarah

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  19. Darryl, Lori, Jordan, and Jalin--mom has told me about everything that is going on with you guys and I have been praying for Jalin and wisdom of the doctors as I think of her off and on. May God be glorified through you and this tragic event in your lives. Blessings to you! Much Love, Paige Wilson

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  20. The Richardson Family,
    Jalin we just wanted you to know that WE LOVE YOU & ARE PRAYING for you always, we all know that yoy are going to be fine & that GOD has many great things ahead for you!! We miss hearing you sing & seeing your smiling face...so get better soon.
    With ALL OUR LOVE,
    Kevin & Sheila

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  21. Jalin, We are praying for you everyday. You are a beautiful & very special person. We love you and your family so much. Alexis listens to you sing and looks at your picture on my phone everyday. She can't wait till she can see you feeling better again. Trent has been praying for you too and he is helping me explain things to Alexis so she can understand. I praise God that they are bonding with one another. Your journey has brought so many families closer together and many people closer to the Lord. We will continue praying for you and your family and want to Thank each of you for being there for us always. Please know that we are here now if there is anything you need. Jalin,We Hope You Get Well Soon. Love, Jenny, Alexis, & Trent

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  22. Jalin,
    Wow! God has many great plans in store for you! You have opened so many eyes. You are such a strong Christian and a strong person in general and I know that you will pull through. You have touched so many people and I know that one day you will look back on this time and actually be thankful for it. I love you and I can't wait to see your funny self again. I am praying for you and I will continue to do so! Much Love-Emilee Young

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  23. Jalin,
    Today has been such a hard day, not only for you, your Mom & Dad and Jordon, but also your church family. We all love you so much and have been lifting you up all day. Just as Aaron and Hur held Moses's arms up when his army went into battle, your family has been held up in our thoughts and prayers...God says, you're gonna make it!! We can't wait to see you whole once again!

    We love you...Tracy, Robi, Amie & Ailey

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  24. Our Dear Sweet Jalin,
    Ben and I were just there with you at the hospital while your miracle happened....but we all knew that it would. We all had faith because you are who you are and believe in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and have the faith that you, Pastor Daryl,Ms.Lori, Jordan and the rest of your family does...and that includes all your friends and your Freedom Church family as well! We love you so very much and our thoughts and prayers are with you 24/7! Jeremy is saying his special prayer for you and so is my mom. Rest sweet Jalin and we will see you soon. love, Judy and Ben

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  25. Jalin,
    We love you and we know that you are going to be fine. God has big plans for you!! We hope you get better soon. Everyone misses you and loves you.
    Donnie, Malisa, Kayla, and Megan Dunson
    Ranburne First Baptist Church

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  26. Hey, Jalin,
    How Great Is our God!!!
    We just wanted to let you know that we love you and your family very much. We are still praying for you every single day every time you come to our mind which is alot. We know that right now God has you wrapped up in his loving arms and he is going to carry you all the way through this until you are able to do for yourself again. You are a very special, beautiful young lady and we always love to hear you sing and play the piano.We know God knows your name and when you're overwhelmed by the pain and you can't see the light of day, you'll be just fine because He knows your name. How wonderful is that!! Those songs that you sing are going to be more real than ever before. We are glad your surgery went great and we are already praying for the one next Monday. We know God is in control. We love you, Pastor Darryl, Sister Lori, Jordan, and Jessica and we are still praying for you all, also.
    With much love,
    Tommy and Brenda Whaley

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