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Prayer Request Update at #47
I don't ask for these often, but we need them now. My wife's daughter, my step-daughter was shot by her next door neighbor day before yesterday now. With the help of her son she made it into the house where they called 911. The normal responders, responded, did a "grab and go" for her, and took her to a hospital where they operated on her and removed a lot of her colon and intestines, and left her in a medically induced coma. She is still there today.
The police talked the shooter out and arrested him. He is in custody now facing a list of charges as long as my arm.
If you're so inclined, please pray for her, her family and for the guy who shot her.
PS Her name is Melissa.
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How horrible! As you have asked I will earnestly pray for Melissa, her family and for the guy who shot her.
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I will pray for Melissa and Her family. Not sure I can for the shooter without knowing the circumstances.
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Praying for the dude that shot her is a difficult task. That said, we have been directed to do so.
Offering my prayers for healing, peace, and repentance for the perp as well as for your family.
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Can't say what's really on my mind.
I, too, will do as you asked. You're a very gracious human being.
Melissa and you all are at the forefront of my best thoughts and wishes.
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Praying for Melissa!
May the road to recovery be short with no long term health concerns. A complete healing.
EDIT: And for the shooter, I pray he repents and gives his life to the Savior.
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I am very sorry to hear of this. I will keep Melissa and your family in my thoughts.
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That’s just horrible. I hope they take care of your Melissa, and she, you, and your wife. I’m hoping for a successful recovery for her.
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Praying for everyone involved in this awfulness. CajunBass, may I add that your post was almost unbelievably gracious: God must be proud of you.
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I will pray for Melissa, but the shooter is on his own.
Was it accidental or intentional?
That makes a BIG difference.
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I will pray for Melissa, but the shooter is on his own.
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I didn't read this until a few minutes ago. You, Melissa and your Wife all have my prayers, I wish I could do more!
It is a shame the Perp. was arrested, He should have been killed. It is funny how people like that nearly always give up peacefully when confronted by Law Enforcement that they know will kill them if they resist! Just an old LEOs opinion!
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Thanks everyone for your prayers. The incident happened in Lockport, Ill. I probably should have included that information from the start. It was a deliberate act. It appears to be what I suppose they call a "hate crime." Melissa has adopted two childred of another race, which apparently upset her neighbor.
If you feel the urge I ask you to pray for him also.
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For her speedy & full recovery & for the person that caused her injuries.
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Thanks everyone for your prayers. The incident happened in Lockport, Ill. I probably should have included that information from the start. It was a deliberate act. It appears to be what I suppose they call a "hate crime." Melissa has adopted two childred of another race, which apparently upset her neighbor.
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Prayers sent for Melissa and family. Adding that the children can receive adequate care during this time.
Praying that the Lord might make bare his holy arm in the case of the neighbor.
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UPDATE on Melissa.
Got a text from daughter #1 (by age) this morning. Melissa is still in a coma, but they are gradually weening her off the drugs while they keep an eye on her. She's not out of the woods yet, but the fever has broken, and that's a good sign.
The "neighbor" has been denied any pretrial bail.
For more details, you can do a search for "Lockport Ill shooting." I don't think this thread is the place for anything more.
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