tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post4943253040533076643..comments2023-08-12T07:52:48.909-07:00Comments on Joyful In Hope: more news...Alissa Peppleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586168573468202444noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-6595057865424109122011-12-17T23:25:14.624-08:002011-12-17T23:25:14.624-08:00I have been in your shoes and I pray for you often...I have been in your shoes and I pray for you often, daily. Lots of love to you and your.<br /><br />Sincerely: a random stranger.Bettany18https://www.blogger.com/profile/07123462170551356348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-56758838911183886842011-12-17T21:21:47.425-08:002011-12-17T21:21:47.425-08:00I have been praying and praying ... I don't kn...I have been praying and praying ... I don't know you but I feel such a deep sense of love for your precious baby girl. I am waiting on a miracle with you. God bless you and your family.Robyn Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05779675786722921111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-49071752104735640552011-12-17T21:20:14.602-08:002011-12-17T21:20:14.602-08:00If we could all be there with you, we would all be...If we could all be there with you, we would all be holding up your hands ... like Moses .... "Tell (the people) I AM has sent me to you." Ex 3:14 You are not called by just a kind grandfather, or loving doctor, but by the MASTER FATHER and PHYSICIAN, to love her, to believe in Him, and to be an example to all of us. Believe IN HIM. He is I AM.grammasnoteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00603416003431878321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-12779194008676487732011-12-17T13:24:37.530-08:002011-12-17T13:24:37.530-08:00We love you guys and are still praying.We love you guys and are still praying.J.R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15443109897410861801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-16157014680288913052011-12-17T12:05:19.835-08:002011-12-17T12:05:19.835-08:00Matt,
I knew you long ago through Jason Kellogg. ...Matt,<br />I knew you long ago through Jason Kellogg. I found your wife's blog through Facebook and have been praying for your family. And everyday I see another friend from Facebook that is sharing your story and asking for prayer. People that have never met you. Friends of mine that have no relation to my other friends on FB are posting your prayer needs! God is using this social media and spreading your little one's story all over. I am amazed at how many people that I know (all over the world, literally) praying for your precious family. Thank you for allowing all of us to bring her life to God's feet. It has truly been an honor.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364112600229388142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-61300692001073629192011-12-17T11:51:38.797-08:002011-12-17T11:51:38.797-08:00Praying and asking God to hold you and your family...Praying and asking God to hold you and your family and Precious Anna Joy very close. Lord give this little one Your strength for the battle and keep her always safe in Your love. Amen<br /><br />Bev EdwardsCsandcrabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191333448445058807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-83792224002784273522011-12-17T11:27:58.936-08:002011-12-17T11:27:58.936-08:00We don't know what else to say except that we ...We don't know what else to say except that we are praying. And praying. And then we think and pray some more. We prayed together with our children at dinner last night. We wake up and go to bed with you all on our hearts. We aren't going to stop.<br /><br />- Bryon & Karen KnightAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09652304693670344168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-2222494979795928102011-12-17T11:05:43.641-08:002011-12-17T11:05:43.641-08:00With love in our hearts for baby Anna Joy and all ...With love in our hearts for baby Anna Joy and all of you....her entire family, my family and I continue to pray for healing and comfort! God Bless!Jackie Ferradohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107102146083731942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-56593704204466591422011-12-17T11:01:24.749-08:002011-12-17T11:01:24.749-08:00Sweet Anna Joy....she is a Christmas angel teachin...Sweet Anna Joy....she is a Christmas angel teaching us all a lesson in faith.Laura Luhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474876182234560035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-55703173163828192762011-12-17T10:55:56.953-08:002011-12-17T10:55:56.953-08:00My entire family (all 8 kids) are praying for swee...My entire family (all 8 kids) are praying for sweet little Anna!! **Hugs from Dallas, Oregon**Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-22655291306319922632011-12-17T10:54:23.891-08:002011-12-17T10:54:23.891-08:00Just wanted to also pass on my favorite verses to ...Just wanted to also pass on my favorite verses to you. 2 Cor. 1:3,4<br />Praise be to our God and Father, Jesus Christ, the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our afflictions, so that we might comfort others with the comfort He has given us. <br /><br />God will do great things through your story, and put people in your lives that you can come alongside and be Jesus to.Noble Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734369835594191830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-81050862290371437982011-12-17T10:52:04.274-08:002011-12-17T10:52:04.274-08:00hoping you all get some rest and words of comfort ...hoping you all get some rest and words of comfort and peace from God. Still praying and thinking of you guys.Noble Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734369835594191830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-32129774590772718432011-12-17T10:50:25.806-08:002011-12-17T10:50:25.806-08:00Matt and Alissa
I found your blog on a friends Fac...Matt and Alissa<br />I found your blog on a friends Facebook page. I have sent out texts to everyone in my phone and reposted the link to your blog. My family and friends are praying for your beautiful daughter. Best wishes from Ozark Missouri.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-60848944448765150442011-12-17T10:49:39.252-08:002011-12-17T10:49:39.252-08:00So many of us are praying for you guys and baby An...So many of us are praying for you guys and baby Anna. God heal her! Give her strength to get through this! She is already loved by so many across the world. My mom was telling me over and over how beautiful and peaceful she looks amidst all of this! God we believe we believe!! Prayers abounding and faith pouring out over your family!andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08045108969420994023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-31602198982481929402011-12-17T10:40:18.838-08:002011-12-17T10:40:18.838-08:00Hello Matt,
I heard about sweet baby Anna through ...Hello Matt,<br />I heard about sweet baby Anna through a few (former) co-workers of ours and have had it in my heart to reach out to you and your family and offer prayer to you all. We are all behind Anna and uplift her in our faith. As I sit here, I reflect on how life's lesson's come to us all. My daughter was born this summer with congenital heart defect(s) as well and we were advised she would not make it through her first surgery. Now, after tons of support from the heart families I've found through online blogs and hospital resources and two open heart surgeries later - we are still able to enjoy time with her now. I am telling you this to reassure you that there are families/people out there who don't know you and your family and may never get to meet you but will ALWAYS have hope, support and prayers for baby Anna throughout her journey. These little ones have a way of showing their strength and resilience like nothing we've seen before. When I heard of your (and Anna's) story it really brought things full circle and hit home that someone I once knew years ago would be feeling the same emotions I did at a time when I once felt alone. I want to wrap my arms around you and Alissa and remind you to keep faith and be strong for your little one. She is a miracle and she will fight with all she has. <br /><br />Our heart to yours,<br />Monica<br />www.lovehalfhearted.comMonicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01377731854935811513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-67071714420073162582011-12-17T10:35:59.652-08:002011-12-17T10:35:59.652-08:00I am praying for you all the time. This morning a...I am praying for you all the time. This morning as I was waking up, my first waking thought was that I was praying for Anna and you. Last night as I drifted off to sleep, I was praying for you. I am praying for you constantly, asking Him to uphold you and heal Anna.<br /><br />This is a dark place where you are, but God's presence is all the more evident in these places. Here, human "strength" is shown to be meaningless and is stripped away. Time is no longer constant and its relevance diminishes. We feel broken before God. It is a sacred privilege. Jesus was broken for us in the Garden of Gethsemane. You are broken for Anna, praying for her and your precious Alissa. Your brokenness for her is a great gift to Anna and Alissa.<br /><br />Jesus faced this alone. His best friends slept through his greatest need. God, however has assembled a legion of people praying for you in your dark garden around the world. You are not alone. God is upholding you as you intercede.<br /><br />This present darkness is a holy place. I / we cannot walk this for you, but I / we will continue to pray for you as you walk it. Scripture says "if any two..." You have much more than that. I am blessed to be one of the legion lifting you up. <br /><br />God is good. And... He is here. Blessed be the God Who hears you and answers.<br /><br />Hug your wife, Randy and Cathy for me. <br /> <br />ScottScott Dakershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05373031316052021296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-48504314914892744612011-12-17T10:29:53.781-08:002011-12-17T10:29:53.781-08:00Matt and Alissa, my prayers for Anna Joy continue....Matt and Alissa, my prayers for Anna Joy continue. blessings and hugs to all of you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01147134703075074840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-16582229414011568822011-12-17T10:15:48.888-08:002011-12-17T10:15:48.888-08:00Matt, I don't know you, but I am a friend of C...Matt, I don't know you, but I am a friend of Camille Rodes & want you to know I am lifting you & Anna Joy up in prayer, daily. Praying for your faith to be unwavering, & for God to hold you strongly in His mighty arms so you can feel His embrace. Praying for little Anna's body to rest but also continue to fight! - HeatherHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11734679240199333437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-7319128385345248102011-12-17T09:49:36.668-08:002011-12-17T09:49:36.668-08:00Oh Mattie boy, you and your sweet ones have been a...Oh Mattie boy, you and your sweet ones have been and are in my prayers...you have touched so many, blessed so many, including me! Merry (Brateng) ParksMerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06602112234748504553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-46432448059302523482011-12-17T09:03:21.588-08:002011-12-17T09:03:21.588-08:00Matt, Keep on writing...i will keep on praying fo...Matt, Keep on writing...i will keep on praying for you, Anna Joy and your extended family.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18278464595222727836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-18097654892216575652011-12-17T08:56:32.783-08:002011-12-17T08:56:32.783-08:00Father God, we pray the hemorrhaging in Anna Joy&#...Father God, we pray the hemorrhaging in Anna Joy's brain stops, we pray You would continue to stretch her veins and her lungs would function ... we pray extra strength for her little body and heart. May she sense Your hands around her and may her family sense Your peaceful presence. We love You, we trust You, we commit her again into Your hands. You know the plans You have for her, for Matt, for Alissa, for Isaac...You can speak the word and she will be healed, You can do all things, and we ask that You would show yourself mighty and heal her. In Jesus name and for Your glory. Amen.<br /><br />Matt and Alissa: Thank you for your vulnerability. No one can answer the why's, but we do know that Anna Joy is touching so many people and it is through Your willingness to share your faith, doubts, strength, fears, hopes and dreams...I love that about you ... and God does to. I am reminded Jesus wept. Jesus asked for the cup to be passed...Jesus is the accurate picture of who God is...and I want you to know...your vulnerabilty is reflecting an accurate picture of who God is as well...may He strengthen You as only He can...I SO LOVE YOU!Lauren Gubbehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230866145798254733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-14861558755375773032011-12-17T08:50:20.677-08:002011-12-17T08:50:20.677-08:00Hello, my name is Heidi Guidry and my sister sent ...Hello, my name is Heidi Guidry and my sister sent me a link to your blog. I am one of those people that know what you are going through. I have lived it. I found myself weeping and reliving our story as I read yours.<br />Our daughter Camryn Bethanee was born in 2002 with a heart defect similar to HLHS called unbalanced AV Canal. She also had a few other less serious heart defects. Her story is here www.caringbridge.org/tx/camryn. <br />I just want you to know that Anna Joy is not alone. Our daughter used to point and "talk" to the angels that surrounded her hospital bed. <br />We were blessed to have Camryn for 13 months and her kidneys still live in a 35 year old man.<br />You have a prayer warrior in Springfield, MO.<br />Psalm 139 13-16<br />For you created my inmost being;<br />you knit me together in my mother's womb.<br />I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;<br />Your works are wonderful,<br />I know that full well.<br />My frame was not hidden from you<br />when I was made in the secret place.<br />When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,<br />your eyes saw my unformed body.<br />All the days ordained for me<br />were written in your book<br />before one of them came to be.Heidi Guidryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01792755580797584634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-77304805521335514272011-12-17T08:48:47.224-08:002011-12-17T08:48:47.224-08:00praying. Asking Jesus to heal Anna!praying. Asking Jesus to heal Anna!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702861678537262747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-58713431831557183982011-12-17T08:32:01.327-08:002011-12-17T08:32:01.327-08:00Prayers from San Antonio, from our family to your...Prayers from San Antonio, from our family to yours. She is such a beautiful baby. After experiencing a major medical issue in our family last year I've seen the roller coaster journey of doctors predictions and miracles. I now have a healthy brother in law with a new kidney and new life. Hang in there. God will provide you with strength. Little Anna Joy has touched so many hearts with hers.patti reinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575111932406246384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-61076221934199903042011-12-17T08:26:59.156-08:002011-12-17T08:26:59.156-08:00Yes, Matt, I would buy Anna's Story. This lit...Yes, Matt, I would buy Anna's Story. This little girl has brought me closer to Jesus the past week as I started to pray for her and this renewed my prayer life and relationship with Him. This community of believers/prayer warriors you have rallying around you are asking for COMPLETE HEALING of ANNA in JESUS' MIGHTY NAME. (Sing HEALER now).... He is ALL we need. Love to all the Peppley family....Friendlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852605095705449967noreply@blogger.com