Jenny's Songs

Last night about this time, I had crashed on the couch. When I finally woke up at 10:00 p.m I knew I would never go to sleep. I turned on the computer to check on our friend, Jenny. I spent the next 5 hours praying and checking my computer for updates. When I fell asleep at 3, I was thankful for that long nap. I think God was preparing me for standing united with many on the front lines as we prayed through the night.

If you don't know, Jenny was admitted to the hospital last Thursday after fighting the flu for a week. She was diagnosed with septic pneumonia and is in critical condition. Many of us have been praying day and night for God to heal our sweet friend.

Last night was a very critical night for her. All night long there were updates on her Care Page pleading with us to pray for specific requests. I believe God's presence was with many of us as we gathered around the computer, texted each other and waited for updates.

I was amazed with how many people had a paricular praise song playing in the background. Many of us were commenting on Facebook with our different songs.

Thanks to those comments and my ITouch genius list, I came up with a playlist that I like to call, "Jenny's Songs."

I wanted to share this list with you for those of you praying for Jenny so you could add to your music library. Also if you are looking for good, uplifting music, you will not be dissappointed with these.

1. Mighty to Save (Jenny's anthem) by Hillsong


2. God of This City by Chris Tomlin (my personal anthem)


3. You Never Let Go by Matt Redman


4. Here is Our King by David Crowder


5. What Faith Can Do by Kutless


6. By Your Side by Tenth Avenue North


7. Strong Tower by Kutless


8. Desert Song by Hillsong


9. Everlasting God by Lincoln Brewster


10. Prasie You in This Storm by Casting Crowns


11. Healing Hand of God by Jeremy Camp


12. Call Your Name by Third Day


13. Show Us Your Glory by Third Day


14. My Savior My God by Aaron Shust


15. Healer by Kari Jobe


16. Beautiful Lord by Leeland


17. He Reigns by Newsboys


18. You Reign by Mercy Me


19. There Will Be a Day by Jeremy Camp


20. What Do I Know of Holy by Addison Road

This by no means scrathes the surface of good songs out there. In fact, if you have a song that God has laid on your heart while praying for Jenny, please leave a comment. I would love to take my list and yours and compile one mega CD for Jenny and her family to "cling to" during this time.

God is faithful to bring us together to pray for a dear friend in her time of need.

This picture was taken this time two years ago, when a group of us ladies hosted a shower for Cousin Lauren.

No more sorrow, No more pain

"She has fought the good fight. She has finished the course and won the race."

2 Timothy 4:7

I have mixed emotions as I type this. I am glad that Jennifer is no longer in pain yet my heart aches for Brent and the kids as they enter into a world without their wife and mother.

As soon as we heard, I started to belt the praise and worship music through the house-sometimes you need a bit of praise music to sooth you. One of my favorite songs on my playlist is I Will Rise by Chris Tomlin. I tried to find a video so I could post on the blog and instead I found this video talking about the story behind I Will Rise.

And here is Chris singing the song live. I think the person who was filming this had a moment where they needed to stand up with praise. :)



If you think about the Hickman family please stop and say a prayer!

"There is an anchor for our soul, I can say it is well"
Chris Tomlin-I Will Rise

Tonight My Heart Is Heavy

Some days are hard and leave you asking "Why God? Why?" These are the words that were spoken by Jeff and I as we prayed for a sweet family member this past Saturday.

Jeff's cousin's wife was diagnosed with melanoma cancer back in September. The cancer has now spread to lungs, stomach and part of her brain. Obviously the diagnosis does not look good. Right now we are in the wait and see time frame and pleading with God for a miracle.

I have not slept a full night since I heard the latest news. My heart has been heavy. Jennifer is only 35 years old with three young kids. I will be honest and say that I think this flat out sucks.

Last night I was tossing so much, Jeff encouraged me to get out of bed to pray it out. I guess after 6 years together he knows the cure to my insomnia. I sat on the floor and just felt numb. I know God's ways are not always our ways but I am at a total loss for words right now. I pray for God to reveal His glory to us. I pray that no matter what this season holds that we would turn to God and lean not on our own understanding. I pray that He fills me with strength as we walk this path with our cousins.

When Jeff and I got home from spending time with them all I wanted to do was hold tight to Jeff. I don't want to let one day go by without hugging him and letting him know how much he means to me. No one knows how long we have on this earth. I am realizing yet again that life is fragile.

I ask all of you to keep Cousin Jennifer in your prayers. Please also pray for Brent, Harrison, PJ and Grayson. The journey is unclear but we know God is with us and guiding us even in this.

Jodi's Blog Info

I received a few emails from my earlier post telling me they could not access Jodi's blog, if you look to the left of my blog, her blog is listed under MY FELLOW DEER RUNNERS, and click on David and Jodi. Now you can keep up with Brooklyn too.

Tomorrow is surgery day so please continue to pray. I must say I have enjoyed seeing the numerous emails pop up in my inbox letting me know someone has signed up to pray for the Beavers. If you haven't signed up, that's okay, God knows you don't have to have a sign up to talk to God. But since I know it means the world to David and Jodi to click on the prayer chain and see the different people praying please do not be afraid to list your name too. It will be a blessing to them, promise!

And don't forget to leave a comment on her blog, if you go there now you can see pictures of beautiful Brooklyn

Thanks for praying! You are awesome!

Sorry I Have Been Busy

I am praying for Baby Brooklyn, who was born today with spina bifida.

You can too by clicking on this link and enter in passcode: brooklyn (all lowercase)

http://www.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=brooklynhope

And to keep up to date with the latest news at www.ourbeaverdam.blogspot.com

I will be back later with fun stuff but for now my heart is elsewhere today.

Prayers for Corbin

I will be praying today for this little guy to the left. His name is Corbin and he is undergoing surgery to correct his spine this morning. It will be pretty extensive so please join me in prayer. To read more see his website. Jonathan and Holly-may God's peace surround you tomorrow and may you feel all of our prayers covering you thorough out the day.

God bless each and everyone who are praying tomorrow as well.

Prayer List

I know that prayer is a powerful tool. And it seems my prayer list is growing, for which I am thankful. I love to pray for others probably because I like to see how God transforms them and myself during the process. I have seen miracles-I am a miracle due to the fact that others stood in the gap for me. And I praise God for the gift of the Spirit to inteerceed for us. All that being said, let me lay a few requests in your lap as well.

1. Jeff-he is going on his first ever Men's Retreat. I am very, very proud of him. He did this all on his own signing up and all. I pray that the retreat will connect him to other men in our church and I pray that the men in our church will grow and seek God during this time. The cool thing is he is going to the place our youth group first went to when I started high school and we got a new youth minister. Those of you from youth group know what great memories are there for me.


2. Maudie- Jeff's grandmother. Continue to pray for her-I hate to admit that I do not know the latest. But from what I have heard the plan is to place her in a rehabilitation facility until she can get back on her feet again. Continue to pray for her to have a open heart for whoever God puts in her path to direct her to Him. Pray for her healing and her upcoming angioplasty.

3. Becky's Dad- Becky is my new friend who married a good friend of mine in high school. They just moved back to DFW area and we had become blogging friends before they moved. Please pray for her Dad's heart surgery. Also pray for Becky and her family as they sit and wait. Pray for the doctors to use thier gifts of healing during the surgery. Pray for Greg and the kids as they are without wife and mom.

4. Pray for Jodi- David's grandmother died today and they will be traveling to Kentucky for the weekend. Pray for little Reagan to sleep and for her to be healthy since the last trip she cathched RSV. Pray for the family as they say goodbye. Jodi said that Grandmother is having a party with angels tonight. So praise God for her leaving a legacy of faith behind.

5. Canon- my little friend Canon went to the hospital this past weekend. Not sure of his status but pray that his little body will be protected. For those of you confused-Canon is the little boy who had a liver transplant over a year ago.

6. My grandfather- please pray for him as he is recovering from lip surgery that removed his cancer spot. He is also very angry these days- this is not a side that I am used to seeing. Pray that God will transform his heart and remove the bitter root.


Thank you friends for praying. I am off to go to bed since I feel HORRIBLE today!