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2716 - Cynthia G. Gammill
Monday, May 7, 2007 16:59

Dear Thweatt's GÇô

Sydney continues to be in my thoughts and prayers throughout each day. My parents ask me every week has she is doing. They are also praying for her too. I am sad to hear about this recent turn of events but I remember what James first wrote last May. - when the Lord Jesus promises we are going to the other side, we are going to the other side - that continues to give me hope and to not give up on praying for a miraculous healing in Sydney's precious body. I hope it is what you are hang on to also.

We miss seeing you and Sydney in BSF. Even though Sydney graduated from the Theologian class last year (that is what we Children Leaders called the 5-6 year old class since they have been in BSF since the age of 2 and can teach us, the leaders). In BSF this week we are studying Romans 15:14- 33. Paul's ambition was to share the gospel with others who have not heard about Christ. This past week as I prepared my Children's lesson for the 2-3 year olds, I thought many times of when Sydney was in Beth Brink's and my 3 year old BSF Children class how she liked hearing the gospel. I had 2 visually I used that she liked - Clorox bleach in a clear jar and food coloring and the lock and key. You probably remember the days she came home with food coloring stained fingers. With the Clorox Bleach every child named a sin (Sin is anything we say, do or think that is displeasing to God. It is doing things our way and not God's way) then squeeze some dark food coloring in the jar with the clorox bleach. Soon the bleach in the jar became black. Then I would tell them that Jesus shed His blood on the cross for our sins. I would add a drop of red food coloring and lightly swirl as we sang one of our BSF Children hymn. The bleach would take away all the sin. Her eyes would get wide. But I think her favorite was the Lock and Key. The Lock represented heaven. Each child was given a key. I have 20 old keys with a tag that listed the good things we do to earn God's acceptance so we can go to heaven - like sharing our toys, be a friend to someone who does not have a friend, helping Mommy and Daddy, picking up our toys, going to church, praying for others, sharing our food and clothing with someone who has little, caring for our pets, etcGǪ Each child would put their key into the lock but it would not turn the lock to GǣHeavenGǥ. We would sayGǥ these are all good things that God wants us to do but they cannot get us into heaven. Only believing in Jesus can get us to heaven.Gǥ Then the key with Jesus' name our adult volunteer had. I ask if the Jesus key would open our lock. Everyone would say GǣYesGǥ. Then the key was placed in the lock and the lock would open. She would ask later if she could try the lock with the Jesus key and she did. I will do both this Wednesday in honor of Sydney. Hopefully if Sydney is strong enough you can find these items and she can show you, the nurses and doctors how it works as she shares the gospel to those in New York who need to hear it.

Paul ends this section of Romans with stating God is the God of peace. Paul writes that several times in his letters (Hebrew 13:20, Philippians 4:9, Romans 16:20 and here in Romans 15:33). Paul faced many hardships and persecutions during his ministry but God was always there to give him peace to face the next challenge. My prayer is for God's peace to reign in each of your hearts as you once again face the storm.

Lynette GÇô Have a blessed Mother's Day. You are such an inspiration in your undying love for your Sydney, your family and the Lord. To close I am borrowing part of one of Neatice's biblical principals last week in lecture GÇô Hopes stabilizes and energizes us to accept others. May His hope stabilize and energize you as you accept this new challenge with the Lord Jesus by your side.

With Christ's love and mine,
Cynthia

Lynette, Sydney, and family,

I am continuing to lift you all up in prayer. My class is so faithful to do the same. I wish you could have heard Kendall Kailgler's prayer for you this morning. Along with some other sweet things, she asked that you would keep trusting the Lord. This is my prayer for you, too. Wishing I could do more, but knowing that prayer is the most powerful weapon we have.
Trusting Him Alone,
Tara Porter and Class 3B
We love you!

Dear Sydney,

We pray that the Lord will bring you His comfort and healing today. Please know that our family is praying for you and loves you very much! You are beautiful to the Lord on the inside and out! He is holding you in the palm of His hand.
Love,
Allison, Branson, Harrison, and Carson Cook
(Providence class 2)

Lynette,

We've been following along the whole
time and thought it was time to tell
you that Jake and Jo Anna pray for
Sydney every night. We are praying
that you will get her home soon.
Keep your head up.

Mark

Dear Lynette,

I have visited this web site scores, maybe hundreds, of times to keep posted and to be able to pray specifically. I feel like it is almost as if we are at the very gates of heaven as I have read and been on this journey with you and your family. God is good.

Love to you all, Kathy

Lynette and James and Family,
I do keep you all in my prayers, and Sydney in the palm of my hand literally. The problem is that it washes away, but every I write it again, I say a special prayer for you all. God bless and keep you.
Love, Nancy

May h

Lynette, James, and Sydney,

I am on my knees over your current situation. Continue being brave and strong. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
love,
Carol Montgmery

Lynette,
Just a quick note that the Sitton family thinks and prays for you daily. Anne Marie always offers prayer for Sydney at the dinner table and often at bedtime. We will continue to pray for all of you as will Mrs. Willmot's 2nd grade class.
Christine

I pray multiple times every day for Sydney, you, James, and the boys. I won't stop. Love you all. Keep going. Miss you. Brooks

Lynette,
I think of you daily and send prayers up for you to remain at peace in the midst of this ongoing storm. We will rejoice when this storm passes as I know you will and your precious sydney.
Love,
Jennifer Pratt

Lots of love, butterfly kisses and prayers from Aunt Holly, Uncle Phil, Haley,Hayden and Garrett

this is from my missionary friend Vicki, who was recently attacked in India and is lucky to be alive. She and her team are praying faithfully for little Sydney.

I will pray, Amy. I am so sorry this family is going through this. Please pass on one of my favorite verses - and one I have clung to of late.

Psalm 94: 18-19
When I said " my foot is slipping", your love, O Lord, supported me.
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.

Consolation: relief of mental distress.
Vicki
James and Lynette, i am devastated by the news of Sydney, but I am lifted up by your inspiring emails. you both are a true example of how God works in those who are going through calmity.Me and my pray warriors are storming the heavens on your behalf.
We lift you up in prayer, and may you feel His peace & comfort at this time. on my knees for you. much love and prayer, Amy ALford

Dear Lynette, We pray without ceasing to God who hears every word and gives every breath. We pray for healing and relief. You've never been alone this long journey.
love,Carroll, Scott & Luke Turpin

We are so so grieved to hear that Sydney is enduring yet another bout with misery in her little body and that you are hurting right alongside her. I wish you could feel the hugs, love, and prayers of everyone who is thinking of you and struggling with you. I am continually on my knees for all of you, even waking in the night to do so. In the words of Billy Graham "My prayer for you today is that you will feel the loving arms of God wrapped around you." Hugs to all, Dina

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