It was Alfred Lord Tennyson who wrote about our Almighty God with these profound words, "Closer is He than breathing and nearer than hands and feet."
I am confident that our God is with Gregory Morgan in the ICU in the hospital in Gainesville, GA.
Greg was not responding well on Tuesday. They discovered mucus in his throat and had to intubate him. They had to do a tracheostomy to help manage his airway to prevent pneumonia. He is on a ventilator. His condition is serious.
They are giving him antibiotics. As I am composing this article the tech who will be doing the MRI on his brain called and told me they will have to inject dye into his veins to show contrasts in his brain to see what is going on there. This is the second one he has had.
A team of doctors are looking after Greg. The best doctors in our country are there with Greg as well as many other patients in need of healing. We know that Jesus came to heal the sick and perform miracles. He touched the lepers and healed them. He is a loving and caring God.
Mary Ann Shropshire Weeks, my first cousin, alerted me to a translation of one of my favorite benedictions recorded in the Book of Ephesians I had never read. Let me share that Scripture passage with you just now:
Ephesians 3:19-21
The Passion Translation 19 Then you will be empowered to discover what every holy one experiences—the great magnitude[a] of the astonishing love of Christ in all its dimensions. How deeply intimate and far-reaching is his love! How enduring and inclusive it is! Endless love beyond measurement that transcends our understanding—this extravagant love pours into you until you are filled to overflowing with the fullness of God!
20 Never doubt God’s mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this. He will achieve infinitely more than your greatest request, your most unbelievable dream, and exceed your wildest imagination! He will outdo them all, for his miraculous power constantly energizes you.
21 Now we offer up to God all the glorious praise that rises from every church in every generation through Jesus Christ—and all that will yet be manifest through time and eternity. Amen!
Jeanette Herndon Phillips, wife of Kenneth Phillips, is going to the hospital to see Greg Tuesday night. They will allow only one visitor. The nurse felt that the voice of someone Greg knows will be helpful to him. She is taking a recording of my voice reading the above benediction in Ephesians. I have called daily to speak with Greg to let him know I love him and that Jesus loves him, and I prayed with him. Some have asked if I were going to see him. The answer is a polite no. I am 88, and have diabetes, and other medical problems. My primary doctor has quarantined me. I do not want to violate my doctors orders. For me to get the Covid-19 would mean my death. I am 88 years old.
Greg is an accomplished pianist. He is a good singer and sings well in a duet, trio, quartet, or choir. He is not a soloist, although he sings solos well. His theme song is "People Need the Lord." He was a tent maker missionary to Budapest, Hungry for two years. He loves the Hungarian people and learned to speak their language. He is a gifted linguist. When he sings this song it seems to touch the hearts of those who hear Greg sing. I do not know the future for Greg, but God knows it well. I trust God to meet our needs now and in the future He may give us.
My friend, Wesley Russ, arrived at 5:05 pm. He made the trip in 10 1/2 hours. The traffic was not terrific. The only traffic to speak of was coming through Charlotte, NC. Wesley prepared my supper. He prepared oatmeal with sliced bananas. I had one Splenda to spread over it. The bananas gave it a sweet taste.
I am happy to welcome Wesley into my home again. He said he is here to serve me this week. He has already taken my garbage and recycle bins out to the street. They will be picking them up on Wednesday.
My next door neighbor called to check on Greg and me. Wesley and I had a slice of the apple pie she had given me. I am enjoying talking with Wesley. We are laughing a lot. He has a ton of humor, and tells stories and jokes with excellence. He is one of the best preachers I know. He was born to preach.
Thank you for your continued prayers. I remain with peace and joy in my heart. The joy of the Lord is my strength.
I am confident that our God is with Gregory Morgan in the ICU in the hospital in Gainesville, GA.
Greg was not responding well on Tuesday. They discovered mucus in his throat and had to intubate him. They had to do a tracheostomy to help manage his airway to prevent pneumonia. He is on a ventilator. His condition is serious.
They are giving him antibiotics. As I am composing this article the tech who will be doing the MRI on his brain called and told me they will have to inject dye into his veins to show contrasts in his brain to see what is going on there. This is the second one he has had.
A team of doctors are looking after Greg. The best doctors in our country are there with Greg as well as many other patients in need of healing. We know that Jesus came to heal the sick and perform miracles. He touched the lepers and healed them. He is a loving and caring God.
Mary Ann Shropshire Weeks, my first cousin, alerted me to a translation of one of my favorite benedictions recorded in the Book of Ephesians I had never read. Let me share that Scripture passage with you just now:
Ephesians 3:19-21
The Passion Translation 19 Then you will be empowered to discover what every holy one experiences—the great magnitude[a] of the astonishing love of Christ in all its dimensions. How deeply intimate and far-reaching is his love! How enduring and inclusive it is! Endless love beyond measurement that transcends our understanding—this extravagant love pours into you until you are filled to overflowing with the fullness of God!
20 Never doubt God’s mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this. He will achieve infinitely more than your greatest request, your most unbelievable dream, and exceed your wildest imagination! He will outdo them all, for his miraculous power constantly energizes you.
21 Now we offer up to God all the glorious praise that rises from every church in every generation through Jesus Christ—and all that will yet be manifest through time and eternity. Amen!
Jeanette Herndon Phillips, wife of Kenneth Phillips, is going to the hospital to see Greg Tuesday night. They will allow only one visitor. The nurse felt that the voice of someone Greg knows will be helpful to him. She is taking a recording of my voice reading the above benediction in Ephesians. I have called daily to speak with Greg to let him know I love him and that Jesus loves him, and I prayed with him. Some have asked if I were going to see him. The answer is a polite no. I am 88, and have diabetes, and other medical problems. My primary doctor has quarantined me. I do not want to violate my doctors orders. For me to get the Covid-19 would mean my death. I am 88 years old.
Greg is an accomplished pianist. He is a good singer and sings well in a duet, trio, quartet, or choir. He is not a soloist, although he sings solos well. His theme song is "People Need the Lord." He was a tent maker missionary to Budapest, Hungry for two years. He loves the Hungarian people and learned to speak their language. He is a gifted linguist. When he sings this song it seems to touch the hearts of those who hear Greg sing. I do not know the future for Greg, but God knows it well. I trust God to meet our needs now and in the future He may give us.
My friend, Wesley Russ, arrived at 5:05 pm. He made the trip in 10 1/2 hours. The traffic was not terrific. The only traffic to speak of was coming through Charlotte, NC. Wesley prepared my supper. He prepared oatmeal with sliced bananas. I had one Splenda to spread over it. The bananas gave it a sweet taste.
I am happy to welcome Wesley into my home again. He said he is here to serve me this week. He has already taken my garbage and recycle bins out to the street. They will be picking them up on Wednesday.
My next door neighbor called to check on Greg and me. Wesley and I had a slice of the apple pie she had given me. I am enjoying talking with Wesley. We are laughing a lot. He has a ton of humor, and tells stories and jokes with excellence. He is one of the best preachers I know. He was born to preach.
Thank you for your continued prayers. I remain with peace and joy in my heart. The joy of the Lord is my strength.