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Update on Bonnie



"When sisters stand shoulder to shoulder
who stands a chance against us?"
Pam Brown


This is my favorite “Sisters” photo.  Bonnie is the blonde hugging me, Judy is the redhead next to me, and brunette Tammie behind her.  How’s that for variety?

Thank you, friends, for helping me  pray for Bonnie whom I mentioned in my post just a month ago, June 11.  She was vacationing in Las Vegas and was rushed to Sunrise Hospital for immediate surgery for a brain aneurysm.  It was such a dangerous time, but your loving prayers got us through.  She began to respond and yesterday, she was airlifted back to Chicago where she is in rehab in a hospital close to home.  She is beginning to talk!  She responded accurately to the nurse who asked her to say her birth date.  

My family and I thank you and we appreciate  every prayer for Bonnie!  

Mark 16:18 “And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents with their hands; and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

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  1. Debbie PetrasJuly 5, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    So glad to read this news Mary! The power of prayer is truly amazing.

    Blessings and love,
    Debbie

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  2. Mevely317July 5, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Thanks for this update, Mary! You can just FEEL the love in this picture!
    Your Bonnie remains in my prayers.

    Hugs,
    Myra

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  3. DeborahJuly 6, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    Oh Mary what a lovely photo of you and your sisters! I'm so happy to hear that Bonnie is on the mend now, and what a comfort it is to know that our Father is in control of every situation, working in it and through it.
    Love , hugs & prayers coming your way and for Bonnie and your family.

    In His love,
    Deborah xoxoxoxo

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  4. RCUBEsJuly 6, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    That's a precious photo for sure! So glad to hear sister Bonnie is doing much better. I believe in the power of prayer but how awesome to be united to make the Holy Mountain move! Glory be to our good God. Blessings & love to you sister.

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  5. DeniseJuly 6, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Praise God, prayers continue for Bonnie.

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  6. Crown of BeautyJuly 7, 2012 at 3:08 AM

    Yes, let's keep declaring life and health to your SIL Bonnie.

    Blessings
    Lidia

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  7. Kathleen July 8, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    Such wonderful news! Like you, I have 3 sisters. I know what a joy they are; and how worrisome it would be should even one of them have so great a struggle as Bonnie.

    Praying God's continued mercies & healing.

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  8. Nikki (Sarah)July 10, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    awesome picture of all of you and shouting praise for Bonnie doing well. And each day she'll do better and better....

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  9. PeggyJuly 10, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Am praying for Bonnie. You are blessed to have sisters. I'm an only child.

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  10. Just Be RealJuly 11, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    Good news. Blessings to you dear one. Thank you for sharing.

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