Thursday, July 31, 2008

Please Continue to Pray

I have spoken with both Vicki and Carol Simoneaux. Currently the Abernathys and Groesbachs are with them. When I called they were in the chapel. As Carol answered I heard the sounds of a powerful prayer meeting.

Currently the blood pressure is not being controlled. According to Sis. Simoneaux they have controlled it as much as they are able with medicines. Timothy's fever is elevated more than it has been, too. The doctor thinks he may remain unconscious for a couple of more weeks. Earlier Vicki thinks he was trying to squeeze her hand. His eyelids are moving today as well.

Vicki was very careful to let me know that he is improved from the point they left Malawi but they haven't seen much if any improvements since. Sis. Simoneaux said Vicki was upset that she had left to sleep last night when she learned about the blood pressure problem.

Sis. Simoneaux said honestly today's focused prayer should be on Vicki and Tremayne. She said she has never seen them as weak as they are right now. They are really tired. Their Regional Director and our friend, Bro. Jerry Richardson, will be flying in to be with them at some point the next couple of days. Of course the Flowers have been so wonderful, too.

Vicki said, "Tracie, I just want to see him better." Our morning is her late afternoon. I realize she isn't as fresh as she was when she called upon her awaking this morning. Sis. Simoneaux said the doctors have said this will be an up and down thing for a little whle. They are optimistic in Timo's recover, however. The up and downs become discouraging.

Thanks for holding them in your prayers and thoughts!

16 comments:

Unknown said...

I've already posted once but I can't help but post again, I know the Lord will do a mighty work in this situation and possibly open doors to more souls in SA with his awesome testimony. My carnal side can't help but feel scared and worried but even just that mustard seed of faith has me and everyone else believing and trusting that he will be fine. I've been in close contact with Lauren and Micah, their strength has been a huge boost for me. I know they would likely be falling apart if it were not for our prayer and support so I encourage everyone and all of us to continue praying for Timothy as well as the rest of the family! Just wanted to let you know that I won't stop until I know Timothy is up and bouncing around and jabbering like normal! Much love and many prayers!!
Jessica R. Black

Tracie Smith said...

Jessica, post as often as you like! We are going to be printing every post for Timo. You can pass the word to your mk/pk friends. Love you girl!

Anonymous said...

we told the church of the need for prayer last evening at service then prayed...sunday the message was "God loves the mess you are in" ... when we have done all we can do in our weak human way...then GOD DOES WHAT ONLY GOD CAN DO!!! thank you for your post and we are praying strength for you as well.

Sis. Susan Roen said...

This morning, I am praying for lots of physical and spiritual strength for Tremayne and Vicki. This has already been almost a week long ....and may be longer. It is hard to keep up strength with little sleep, not the right kind of eating and constant stress........but even here God is more than able and as we all pray together, God is going to do it!!! For those of us who are removed from the Simoneaux family in miles, it is easier for us to pray the strong prayers they need now....so I am doing it and am encouraging everyone else to do the same!!!! Love you all, Susy in Reynosa

Unknown said...

Sis. Tracie,
We've all been keeping each other updated, I think this is the most widely spread prayer request I've ever been a part of! :) Shows how much everyone loves Timothy!! Thanks for your help in keeping us updated, it keeps me from pestering Micah & Lauren so much! I love all of ya'll too!
Jessica

Karen Prince said...

We will be praying specifically for Vicki and Tremayne this morning. And, we will continue to pray for a miracle in Timo's body.
Thank you so much for keeping us all updated.
God IS an awesome and faithful God. Much love and prayers for all.

Jana McVay said...

Last night, Bro. Booker preached the message "Faint Yet Pursuing." When we are faint, He is our strength. When we are weary, He is our comfort. When we exhausted, He is our rest. I am praying that your family is lifted up in this time of trouble and weariness. Faint not! They that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength! And our God is in control and is ALWAYS right on time!

Kenny Prince said...

I went to Timo's blog and read the prayer he prayed for the children of South Africa (timosmklife.blogspot.com) and his burden to reach them. Tremayne and Vicki, you have raised some beautiful, wonderful children. That they have caught your vision is proven in Timo's prayer. God has called him. Whom he has called he will equip. Whom he has equipped he will send. God has a plan to continue your ministry with Timo just as he had a plan to continue Tremayne's parents ministry with you. I have felt the Holy Ghost's closeness everytime we have prayed for Timo over the last couple of days. God alone knows what the plan is, but there is a plan! God Bless!

Anonymous said...

Tracie,
Please know that our entire family is praying for Timo, Vicki, Tremayne, and this situation. We love all of ya'll. I wish I could be there as well! Thank you for keeping us posted. Let us know if there is anything we can do.
Lots of Love,
Stephanie Egan
( Cathy's 2nd daughter)

Anonymous said...

I do not know this family, I have only heard of them through being in Pentecost all my life. When I got this request for Timothy on the WNOP, my heart just dropped and I began to pray for him. I just imagined, what if it was my own. I want you to know I am praying and God's glory will be shown through this whole situation. Just stay strong and keep the faith.

God bless

Anonymous said...

Good Morning,

As someone said earlier I believe this is one of the widest across the world prayer request I have seen. From the moment Sis. Vicki sent out the prayer request about the family traveling to the conference at the beginning of July my heart has been heavy for the Simoneaux family. Then I received the request about the inner ear infection, and now this I have shared this with tons of people. I work with lots of African people and as soon as I heard about this I was asking about the hospitals and the care. I asked all sorts of people to pray and even forwarded this to lots people. Last night I was with my Mother and her friend (back slidders) and I was sharing this story and then I got on the blog to find out the latest news. I read the blog about Sis. Freeman with my Mom in the room and I could feel the Holy Ghost as I read it. I told them wow this is going to be a Miracle I can tell God is in this. When I left I continued my prayer and it was then the Lord spoke to me. He said this isn't going to be just a witness to this family it is going to have an effect on the whole World, because back slidders and lots people are reading and praying you watch the harvest of the Miracle I am preforming!!!! This may be a long road but I am telling you its a MIRACLE!!! In Jesus Name!!

Oh 1 more thing! My sister knows of this story and she told me that she was also awake the other morning at 4 and couldn't go to sleep and she was praying!!!

LaShann Sanders
Clute, Texas

Anonymous said...

We are still praying and believing God for a miracle. WE will focus in on his parents too.

Wendy Wiggins said...

We are continuing to pray in Spain! I truly believe that God is working and that this is going to touch and inspire many people all over the world. I have emailed everyone that I know and have posted prayer requests on various sites with a link to this blog for updates. I have also read Timo's blog and was so touched that I have directed others to do the same. What an outstanding young man! God is going to use him in a mighty way! We are also praying for Tremayne and Vicki and the rest of the family.

In much prayer,

Tim and Wendy Wiggins
AIM Missionaries to Spain

Anonymous said...

Still praying here in KY for this young man, Timo.
As I visited with my mother yesterday, I shared this request with her.
Last night I received a call from mom, asking if I had heard an update on Timo.
We are all members of one body, and we feel such a burden for Timo.
Praying for everyone involved.

In Jesus Name,
Susan, Henry, Aaron, Sarah, and Nannie

Anonymous said...

Tracie,
Thank you for keeping us posted. I know this is a very dificult time for Vickie and Tremayne. Please send the family our love.

Johnny & April Williams (& Colton)

Anonymous said...

Praying in Jesus name! I feel the Holy Ghost in this situation. God is in control! So glad you are keeping us updated through the blog. I have really been pulled into this situation through prayer and with emotions. I feel like it is one of my children. I read Timos prayer for the children and my husband and I do children’s evangelism so this is really close to my heart! In Jesus name I release strength, peace and rest to his parents and to you.
In prayer for Timo-
Amie Glasgow Alexandria, La