Wes’ body is experiencing some form of rejection. They are trying to figure out why the kidney is not getting enough blood supply. They are waiting for the MRI results.
Options right now are increase anti-rejection medicine or possibly another operation.
(I will continue to add to this post as I find out more)
Wes, Karen and family,
We are praying. If you need anything we are available. If we are not “available”due to our schedules we will change ours to serve you guys! Love you guys and are praying.
Love,
Steve, Robyn, Stephen and LeighAnn
We are joining you in earnest prayer. The message has gone out on the PBU Prayer Chain as well. May God the Great Physician touch Wes’ body!
Love, Eleanor & Rich Dunlap
We are all praying. God is in control. Many are praying. Love you all. Call if you need anything.
We are praying for you all and have asked others at Charlton Baptist to pray as well. We serve a great God who promises to do all things well–even at those times we don’t understand what He is doing.
We are lifting you up in prayer. Please let us know we can help in any way.
We are are praying for Wes and the whole family that you might find strength at the foot of the throne of grace where our sympathetic high priest reigns and ministers.
Wes and Karen,
We are praying for you all. Our prayer chains are in overdrive and we pray that the answer we are looking for is the one God gives.
Grace and Peace,
Jennifer, Barry, Ashlyne, Declan and Ryleigh
Hi Wes, Karen and family, I got the update about Wes and wanted to let you know that I am praying here! Peace and blessings to you!
Praying earnestly for you guys.
Well, Wes, you may have to admit that there is something that Mac cannot do….but I have reached out to Steve Jobs to request he get started on this issue immediately.
I am keeping close track of your exploits….don’t make me come down there!!!
Hugs and Prayers from all of us.
Wes – many are praying out here (our BS group)and in Denver, CO (Jonathan, Jayme and their church prayer group and Ben). Your positive attitude is amazing and is surely blessing many. We are trusting God for your full recovery. Remember Jeremiah 29:11.
We love you all so much.
Many of us are praying for God’s healing and wisdom for the Doc’s at this very moment…and will continue looking to the Lord for His blessing today in the life of his faithful son, Wes. On Our Knees, Your Wee Care friends
James 5: 13-15 “Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well, the Lord will raise him up.
Wes we love you and your family so much and are praying earnestly,
Brennen and Anita
All of Calvary Christian is praying for a miracle of healing and wisdom for the doctors and staff. We love you guys!
Blessings and peace,
Mike, Donna, Keith, Sarah and Kaitlyn
Our prayers are with you and your family. We pray for peace, healing and wisdom for all of the doctors and staff through this trial. We pray that they will all see the power of His Healing Hand displayed in your life.
Eric, Tricia, Caleb, Brent, Seth and Anna
PBU is praying for you Wes as you are going through the surgery. Try to not be discouraged Steve.
Karen and families please sense God’s presence at this time.
Sounds like the whole country is praying for you Wes- including the Fellowship Church in Phillipsburg, NJ – praise to the Lord.
This song is just keeps playing in my head today….
I am not skilled to understand
What God has willed, what God has planned
I only know at His right hand
Stands One who is my Savior
Yes, living, dying; let me bring
My strength, my solace from this spring
That He who lives to be my King
Once died to be my Savior
My Savior loves, my Savior lives
My Savior’s always there for me
My God He was, my God He is
My God He’s always gonna be
Ashley and Gregg
And all God’s people said, Amen. The great I am is with you all.
Thanks, Lord
Karen, I tried to look for you on the 7th floor to see if you had an update on Wes before I left from work but I couldn’t find you 🙁 I have been praying since! I will be in work again tomorrow and I’ll try to track you down. ((hugs))
I am praying for all of you, and even asked my Mom to pray. Love you all.
Trish Reilly
Wes, Karen and family,
We are praying for all of you.
Isaiah 26:3 & 4
You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trust in You.
Trust in the LORD forever,
For in YAH, the LORD, is everlasting strength.
Love, Gene and Bonnie H.
May it help in some small way that so many people love you all and are praying for you and your family. Jack and Marie and Sarah Dunn plus John in West Virginia…..
Wes and Karen, we have been and will continue to pray for you all. So thankful you all know the peace that comes only from Jesus, praying for His peace to continue to surround you all and praying for his healing in both Wes and Steve. Love, Betty Jo, Stacy, Jess. Lexi and Luke
Dear Wes, Karen, Dakota, Kadin, and Kasey, Steve, Judy and kids, Nancy, Linda, and Ken,
God’s way is perfect; he knows what is happening, His still in control even when it might look like he is sleeping. He is in the boat with you in the midst of the storm’s winds and waves. Fear not. He knows why he has given you this storm and he will see you through in his time, in his way. We rejoice with you because in Christ there is no such thing as random pain or loss, only meaningful and purposeful beyond our greatest imagination. Praying for amazing grace, peace, and rest in God that passes understanding -for you ALL.
Wes, Karen, & Family
We are praying as we have prayed that God’s will be accomplished in your lives. God’s will doesn’t always happen as we think it should, but we know his perfect will is what is best for us. We have yet to see His amazing results in your situation.
God bless you!!
Edna & Lou DiCicco
Wes and Karen, I have recently been told of all the health issues and your surgery and then my sister in law emailed me the latest. I am soo sorry you are going through such difficult times. I am praying for you. I think of you often, even if we don’t see each other or talk much. Friends are Friends forever.
We’ve been praying and will continue to do, Wes and Karen!
Karen,
I am so sorry for all you and your family are going through. I am praying for a miracle for Wes and for you.
Love,
Marti
II Cor.1:3-5
Well , I couldn’t sleep. I just needed to let you folks know , that we and our family are praying for you. My middle school Bible class as well. They’ve seen your faces( the web is great) so it is much easier to get a fix on you guys and what great lookers you are. (Ha)
Rest assured God and HIs protective band of angels are surrounding your family with shields of love, strength, peace and encouragement. We love you all>>>>> praying continuously!!!!
the Gallussers
I’m praying for you Wes and Karen—I think the whole campus was praying yesterday, and I’m sure will continue to do so today.
We are praying earnestly for you, Karen, the kids AND Steve and his family, your parents and the Ivins. There are so many emotions involved. Praying the spirit of God would comfort and give peace to each one. Praying for you Wes, remember, I could be your mother, that you will be physically and spiritually comforted at this time. It’s been a rough ride. I leave with you a scripture that I’ve claimed …being confident of this, that he wo began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Jesus Christ. Phil. 1:6. Our God isn’t done with your life and HE will continue to work in you in each situation you are facing. Praise be to Him that you are not alone in this journey. We’re available if any of you need any thing, just let us know.
We’ve got a host of people praying for you all too!
Love and prayers,
Bob and Pat Sarringer
Hi Wes/Karen,
We know it is a difficult time you’re going through… But don’t lose courage… Because “With God behind you and His arms beneath you, you can face whatever lies ahead of you.”
Love and prayers,
Mark, Isabel, Sam and Melody Yau
Christian Testimony-Morris
Wes,Karen :
We are travelling in China, but you are in our daily prayers no matter where we are. I’m so sure that our Lord is always with you and your family.
In Him
Robert & Helen Sung
Christian Testimony of Morris
Wes and Karen –
I continually praise God for your faith and example of obedience to His Call. I lift you up to experience His Peace and Encouragement during this difficult time. I am reminded that this is not a surprise to God and is part of His plan for you life. Jeremiah 1:5-10
Now the word of the LORD came to me saying,
5“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
And before you were born I consecrated you;
I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
6Then I said, “Alas, Lord GOD!
Behold, I do not know how to speak,
Because I am a youth.”
7But the LORD said to me,
“Do not say, ‘I am a youth,’
Because everywhere I send you, you shall go,
And all that I command you, you shall speak.
8“Do not be afraid of them,
For I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.
9Then the LORD stretched out His hand and touched my mouth, and the LORD said to me,
“Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.
10“See, I have appointed you this day over the nations and over the kingdoms,
To pluck up and to break down,
To destroy and to overthrow,
To build and to plant.”
All our love and Prayers
Rosinas
Wes and Karen,
I had no idea till recently that any of this was going on. I will be praying for you all. Great to see and hear you are all holding strong in the Faith!
Wes & Karen,
Our God is greater, our God is stronger, our God is healer and awesome in power! Know that we are praying for you out here in OK!
I want to tell you all how much I love you. I am deeply concerned for your well-being. I have been praying and have a girl-friend across the state praying for you too.
Carol and family
To All of My Family- I just wanted you to know that last night this verse came to me. Romans 8:28-“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose”. We all know that Wes & Steve love God and that God has called them to His purpose. This is a comfort to me and I trust it will be to all of you, too. I don’t know why this has happened, but I do know that God is in control. Praise the Lord. Love to you all-Grandma & Mom
Dear Brother Wes & your family,
I’m really sorry to hear about this situation. I had twice kidney transplant. What I know the treatment during the 1st month always is critical. Have faith in God and your pain will go through. We are all God’s people. Though God will protect us.
Psalm 23:
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3. He restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, [a]
I will fear no evil, for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
God always remember his word.
in Christ
Mark, Isabel, Samuel & Melody Yau
Wes & Karen,
We are praying for you both during this time. Praying that He gives you peace that passes understanding. Praying for a miraculous provision whether through healing or grace sufficient for the need.
Love,
Joe and Carol
Hi Wes,
I work at PBU (just started last Nov and it still seems all new to me). I have been reading emails about your situation and I wanted to let you know that God encouraged me through one of your emails. You wrote about being reminded that things here in life are about God’s plan. We get so wrapped up in our own world that we forget the main point of living anyway–for Jesus, to glorify Him and edify others no matter where we find ourselves. Know that much prayer is for you and that being His child you are never alone. He said He would never leave you nor forsake you.
I want to leave you something that has touched my heart over the past few months:
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.”
-Mark 10:27