Author Archive for: DaveDias

Dave,

You three blessed us so much with your courage, faith, perseverance, and love for Irene … your testimony and how you are walking this road is a huge message to the watching world about tenacity under pressure and faith in action.

I wake up most nights praying for Irene, you and the girls … we are trusting God mightily for deliverance. As the chemo starts, I am again battling in prayer for Irene’s stamina … the lion of Judah is at her bedside and He is roaring like the fierce lion He is. His roar is declaring that she belongs to Him. He is fierce to save and deliver those who belong to Him. It is interesting that the hospital is on a street called Judah … God is fierce in His protection over Irene. He is mighty!

Blessings upon you this day as you continue to stand by your beloved and minister to her with your presence and love.

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Hi Mrs D,

I have been checking this wonderful website a million times a day.  You are never out of my thoughts and prayers (even in the middle of the night).  It occurred to me as I was reading through some of the great well wishes that you are being used of God in your time of greatest weakness.  I know you are witnessing and ministering to every person that comes in contact with you in the hospital.  Irene, you are a major blessing to so many!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with Dave and the girls also.  Please know you are all greatly loved.

Mrs C – (Jean Chalmers)

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So yesterday was the day that I finally made the 4 hour drive to come for a visit. I have been wanting to do it for so long, because you guys have been continuously in our thoughts and prayers. The good thing about a long drive is lots of time to pray. After a walk and a bite to eat (you owe me bro) with Dave and JoAnna we made our way up to Irene’s room. Once inside, before I could say anything, she is asking me, with love and concern,  how I am and about my family. Isn’t that classic Irene. In the middle of this tough disease, she is thinking of others, caring and showing love. And she was feeling particular bad during this time. Irene has such a radiance coming from her that is truly amazing. God is absolutely at work in this incredible lady. Thank you Irene for allowing me to spend a few minutes with you. We love you soooo much.

Later, overlooking the city from the parking lot, I had the honor of coming before the throne of God with my best bud for tje last 35 years. It’s been a blessing to call you friend. Thanks to Dave and Irene for encouraging me more than I could ever expect.

We love you Jocelyn and JoAnna!  God is in control!

Mark Schmidt

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