Prayer Requests

September 26, 2008

Prayer Points:  Steph is being scheduled for a kidney biopsy this afternoon

• Pray for Steph to have peace before the procedure, comfort during and after, and a quick healing process
• Pray for the procedure to be accurate, flawless, and for the results to be positive
• Pray for Steph's nausea to subside
• Pray for Steph's appetite - specifically for the taste of foods to improve

 

 

 

September 17, 2008

 

Please pray for the health of Stephanie's lungs and that the results of the lung biopsy and chest MRI will reveal optimistic news. Please pray that God grants both her and Eric peace throughout the next few days while they await the results of this testing process.

 

September 13, 2008

Please pray today for God to continue to grant his loving grace on Steph relieving her of her anxiousness and irritability.  Let Him continue a good work in her involving healing, strength and peace.

Pray for the miracle of complete restoration of her body.

Please pray for friends and family to arrive home safely.

Continue to pray for her children to be filled with the fruit of the Spirit that can only be explained by the Lord's blessing and also for the family and friends that are caring for the children to have strength and remain encouraged during this battle.  Today is Cole's birthday! Please celebrate his 4th year with him through prayer. 

Eric continues to need your prayers for courage, strength, wisdom and protection.

Please pray that Stephanie's recovery can continue to climb to the next level, specifically for her to move around and eat so that the feeding tube might be removed.

 

September 9, 2008

Please pray that Stephanie's MRI shows no abnormalities.

Pray that the Bone Marrow Biopsy we are still waiting on is all clear.

Please pray that she will wake up comfortably today and feel at peace and be cognizant.

Pray for comfort for Eric and that he can continue to keep his strength.

 

 

September 8, 2008

 

Please pray that Stephanie will wake up from the sedation.

 

Pray that the neurological tests come back showing everything is normal with her brain function. 

 

And we pray that Eric will be able to get some rest.

 

 

September 3, 2008

Please pray for safe travels back and forth from Minnesota.

That God will give her peace and take away fear.

That the biopsy/procedures on Friday will not be painful.

That the results of the biopsy and tests show the cancer has not spread.

That her body responds well to the chemo and the side effects are minimized.

 

Most importantly, please pray for the miracle of complete healing.

Comments

[jill]

You are in my family's prayers for sure, Stephanie. God be with you...

[Christy D.]

from one mother to another, Gods blessings to you for, You are in my prayers!

[Deborah Dixon]

We have several bible study groups praying for you and your family here in Kosovo. Debbie.

[Kalissa Wilson (Bach)]

Krider, you're the most positive and strongest person ever! I can still see that look on your face when you mean business (and everyone knows what facial expression I'm talking about!). I know you mean business now and you WILL get through this! Know that you and your sweet little family will be thought about often and prayed for even more!
Lots of Love from our family to yours!

[Bill and Pat Youngberg]

Stephanie, we just wanted to let you know that we've been going to daily Mass and saying the rosary for you that a miracle happens and you are completely healed.
Your family are also in our prayers.
Pat and Bill Youngberg
Springfield, Mo.

[carena weih]

Stephanie,
I am Janelle Ringgenberg's cousin. My Aunt Pat told me about you and your family. I just want to tell you that you are in my prayers. Be strong and know that there are three beautiful children on this earth because of you and Eric. God bless you.
Carena Weih

[Wissman family]

To the Vest family:
We've been closely following your condition and have been lifting Stephanie up in prayer every day since we learned about it. We're thankful to read on this blog how very loved you all are by many family and friends who also pray for you each day. Please remain strong and faithful; God is so good and will see you all through this. Many blessings to the Vests!

[Jay & Susan Kochman]

Stephanie and Eric~~We have been praying for your family. May God bless you with strength and good health in the days to come.
~~Jay and Susan

[mandy (orr) essex]

I hope you know how many people you have touched with your life. We are praying for your health and for your beautiful family. You took me under your wing when I was a freshman, and I will never forget the kindness you share with everyone that you meet. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Susie Bergant]

I have placed a prayer request in at my church this morning. Everyone will be praying, Susie Bergant. (Hair International)

[Donna McDonell]

My thoughts and prayers are with you every day. I know in my heart that you will be blessed. Kellie has kept me updated, and I know she wishes she could be with you and your family right now. I have added you to the prayer lists of everyone that I know.
Love,Donna

[Linda Krider]

I have emailed all my friends and family with a request for prayer for you and your family. I am sure they are all praying for your full recovery and for the family's safety in their travels. Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers every minute Though you don't know me that well, rember your faith in God and all of his healing powers. Your Uncle Paul and I love you very much and we want you to keep up the good fight. Uncle Paul & Aunt Linda

[Joseph McDonald]

I remember the day that first met Stephanie Krider. It was in my Speech and Drama class at JCHS in Jefferson City MO. Here I thought I was going to meet another stereotypical cheerleader captain, who would make fun of me because I didn't have the best clothes, the best haircut, the best friends, but I could not have been more wrong. My junior year at JCHS would be different thanks to Stephanie and her ability to smile and make things better. When other classmates would pick at me for my financial short commings...or just to quite honestly make my life hell, Stephanie would not stand for it. SHe came to my defense time and time again. I am so sad to her of her situation and will do what ever I can to help her in this fight! I can do nothing less for someone who helped me with my self esteem issues and someone who made school tolerable, just because I knew she would be there. Thank you Stephanie for everything, all the rides home from you and your mother, all the kind words, and countless deeds that you did for everyone that encounterd your loving smile and spirit. You are a blessing upon anyones' life. I will pray for you and your loving family. Your boys are beautiful, as is you new baby girl. She has some big shoes to fill...but I am certain she will be nothing short of wonderful! Please pull through and beat this...you can do it girlfriend...you are amazing as always!

Much Love and countless Prayers,
Joseph D. McDonald
(your super tall friend from Mrs. Moores' Speech and Drama class at JCHS)

[jen miller]

I was just reading Shawndra Turner's blog and found this story....please know we are praying for all of u....An angel of prayer in KC, MO Jen Miller and her family....put it all in God's hands....he will provide

[Tammy Ringgenberg]

Dear Stephanie: Every day, every minute, our family and friends are lifting your family up to God in prayer. We are thankful for your fighting spirit, for the love Eric showers on you daily, and for the progress you have made. KNOW that we are with you in spirit. We are praying for God's love, mercy and strength to surround you. We are coming to Lee's Summit next weekend to love on Janelle and Nate, but I'm also saving some love and hugs for your babies. :) I'm praying for a great summer day when we can sit in your driveway again having lots of garage sale fun! We love you! Tammy (and Russ) Ringgenberg

[Jami Voelmeck (Barbee)]

I am following along and keeping posted as I have time to check in. My thoughts are strong and sure that all is getting better. I am thinking and praying every opportunity that I get for the reassurance that all will be right again.

[Kris Grazier]

Stephanie and Eric-
My good friend, Christa Fitzgerl, told me what you're going through. Please know that you are surrounded by love and prayers. Along with so many others, I am sending positive thoughts your way every day.

[Julie Peckham]

I have all of my family and the Benedictine Sisters praying for you ...this was a note from the sisters.
"We will certainly join you and the family in praying for a healing, if it God's Holy Will. May they be granted a deep FAITH, Much HOPE and a lot of Love. May the Healing Presence of
God's Compassionate and Merciful Love surround Stephanie."

We are all pulling for you and praying for you, Stephanie! Be strong, you are loved by many!

[Donna McDonell]

I have been checking the site regularly every day, and I am so happy to hear good news from Mayo. I am so glad that Stephanie is awake, and that she may be able to return home soon. I will keep you all in my prayers every day.
Donna

[amanda ramsey]

Come home Steph, we have so much to catch up on you heve a beautiful family and i want to know all of you guys, cause without you they are stangers to me and i to them. i am saying a prayer for you every day, i love you very much
your sister
amanda

[Greene Family]

Brooke and your website have kept us up on your progress. You keep fighting Stephanie and we will keep praying for you and your wonderful family.
Love Stacy

[Donna McDonell]

You are all in my thoughts every day. I have told a lot of people about your family, and they are all praying for you....We are sending all of our love your way. I admire your strength and perseverance during this difficult time. God Bless Your Family. Love, Donna

[Don Rodriguez Family]

Although we have never met your beautiful courageous family. We give our best wishes from across the miles for daily & long term recovery for your whole family,relatives & friends.
We must meet you all when we go to Lee's Summit to visit my sister Theresa Apel. We have followed Stephanie's story from day 1. Seems life is a bit unpredictable,but never lose sight of what is in store for you ahead!

In my life,
I will not try to predict events
before they have happend
or cast final judgements on situations
that are ongoing in my life.
I have learned that
at any given moment
a smile can change one's direction,
and who is to know
when a smile will come your way.

Keep smiling!!! :)
Don,Jody Alec & Leandra Rodriguez (from Colorado)
A smile has been sent your way!:)

[Kristina]

Hi to Stephanie and her family,

I saw this link on a Tri Sigma message board, and I work in the medical field as a medical technologist, and I'm definitely praying for you. I'm glad you're at Mayo too, considering the reputation! I don't know you, but know that Sigmas are strong.
Take care, and the ladies from the south (Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC) are thinking about you and your family!

In Our Bonds,
Kristina (Eta Rho Chapter)

[Kris Grazier]

To Stephanie and Eric, and your family and friends -

I am so amazed at your courage and strength. Keep fighting and never lose hope. I will continue to pray for you.

Kris Grazier (Christa's work buddy)