New Years Day
On this New Years Day I thank my friends, family and community for their prayer and outpouring of support. I sporadically am able to respond to e-mails, texts and facebook but please forgive me if a thank you isn’t sent, gratitude & appreciation are strong.
Gracie lies before me & I am filled with the awesome love felt the first day she was born. I had no idea my heart was capable of feeling the profound love inside. Today has many of the same feelings of her birth. Fear of her health, our ability to care for her and what the future will behold, but above all LOVE was greater than anything else as it is today.
We pray for Grace & as we do, hearts fill with hope at the baby steps taken each day. Grace felt pain in her back which was one of her first symptoms before feeling nothing. We are grateful & see this as a positive sign of healing.
Debbie
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Amen! Rejoice at any feeling and never lose hope! Your strength is amazing Debbie and Gracie will see that and continue to fight hard! We are praying! Lisa Wilcox
Happy New Year Gracie, Debbie, Bill, and Emily! You were on my mind and in my prayers throughout the day. The following verse came to mind. Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." May God fill you with hope and a blessed future in 2015. All my love, Taisa
Dear Debbie, Thank you for sharing this with all of us. Of course, we understand. Use your strength to help your family right now. We are hopeful as well that this pain indicates positive progress for Gracie. We will be praying for Gracie right now. God IS listening. Love, Carol
Debbie, We all are sending you so much love and strength! Continue to embrace and celebrate each small step!!! She is making progress, hallelujah!! Love, The Pendergasts
Debbie, thank you so much for taking the time to write this update. It helps so much in understanding what you all are going through. It is good to be a small part of the many who are sending their good wishes, inspiration and support to the whole family, but especially to Gracie. Gracie, may your recovery be swift.
thank you for keeping us updated. praying for hope to be deeply felt by you, bill and emily. praying for gracie to see each step as ones leading her towards God's healing. so grateful to know God chose the three of you as her family as she couldn't possibly be more loved and supported. much love, mary beth
Dear Debbie, Gracie, Bill & Emily; I'm very happy to her about the positive progress in Gracie's condition, you expressed your feelings very eloquently Debbie, I know all your family and many friends are rooting for you Gracie, I certainly am. I can appreciate the turmoil and concern this has caused Bill & Emily too, everyone's concern cannot match what you are experiencing, please know that you are all loved and admired. Thanks for the updates. Be well Gracie. Bob Mitchell
Debbie, We continue to pray for Gracie's recovery and for strength for you, Bill, Emily and your whole family. We are here for all of you!!!
Continued prayer.....GOD IS BIGGER - He is faithful - He has a plan xo Grace
Debbie, My thoughts are with you and your lovely family. When you need that much needed walk in the fresh air Belinda and I will be there! Godspeed.....
For Grace A candle in our window is now burning there for you. Each night it flickers softly, for all you’re going through. If thoughts and prayers could lift you up then surely you would soar, with family, friends and strangers now an army at your door. Our hearts are with you every day and though we find no words to say a candle in our window is burning there for you, as if by some ethereal chance it could help to light your way. Don’t ever give up, sweet girl! Your fighting spirit will bring you home. Ann and Pack
Debbie, what a beautiful tribute to Gracie; your words are incredibly insightful and loving. We feel honored to be praying for Gracie and all the Fishers. Although we cannot possibly comprehend what you are going thru, the updates you provide allow us to pray specifically for your needs and praise God for the baby steps. You are in our thoughts and prayers continually and our small group asks about you frequently. May you find comfort in the knowledge that although you may feel alone in the quiet hospital room, outside those walls are so many people who love, care and pray for you all. You will not be forgotten in your journey ahead. We love you.
Our special thoughts and prayers are with you! We pray for Gracie every hour of the day.
Thanks Debbie for the updates, we treasure them! Sending lots of prayers and love to Gracie, you and the family.
I love reading about Gracie's steps towards healing. ❤️ Love, Peggy
"To have a child is to make the decision that your heart ❤️ will forever more walk outside your body" --Elizabeth Stone Recently came across this amazing quote and felt it fit so perfectly with your post today Debbie. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie, I am so glad you are feeling such overwhelming love. You are an amazing mother and just what Gracie needs right now. So glad to hear about her small steps moving forward! All my love and prayers are continuing to come from Saratoga.
❤️Debbie❤️Bill❤️Gracie❤️Emily. Another prayer is in the air. Good night sweet friends. Love, Carol and Harvey
We are all thinking of you and sending you love.... Jill Beres
Our thoughts are with you, Gracie, and your family. Churches all over Santa Barbara have you on their prayer chain so think of it as all of us thinkin' about and praying for you. Everyday you are in my thoughts. May hope and positiveness fill your hearts, Gerrie
Debbie, Andy and I have been praying for Gracie since we first heard. I'm so sorry this is happening to her and to your family. We lift you guys up in prayer and love and trust that God will continue to heal her and give you guys hope daily. So much love coming your way from my parents and my family. Love you, Holly (Spangler) Eubank
Happy New Year 2015 to the Fishers! A year of new beginnings.....my thoughts for you all today are from Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go! You are in our prayers and thoughts today and always! Love. The Hortons
hi deb - thinking of you and your family often, especially of Gracie. sending good thoughts your way, love you.
Who would have ever thought that back pain was a good thing? :). We are still praying each day that progress is made and sounds like it is. Debbie, those words you said about Gracie are the most beautiful I have ever heard. Our love and prayers go out to you, Bill and Emily each day also. Take care and you are all truly loved. Poul, Amy, Alex, Luke and Eileen Andersen
All of the children and teachers in Sunday School this morning made cards and a video for Gracie. We hope the cards make her smile. Love to Grace, Debbie, Bill, and Emily. Kathy Forse and the Sunday School
Gracie, you don't hear from us everyday, but we are thinking of you everyday. We are astonished at your spirit and resolve to heal so you can return to the amazing life of Gracie Fisher. We got to have Kodi a bit over the break, and let me tell you that between him and Riley there was never a dull moment! Kodi is just a big puppy in a full-size Husky body. He found many ways to entertain himself at our house. When not sparring with Riley he tried putting together the puzzle that was out on the table. Sadly, he turns out to be not very good at it as the pieces get soggy in his mouth before he's able to place them together. Did you know that Kodi's also a gardener? Ah, but I digress. Keep healing, Gracie, and know that we are cheering you on! ❤❤❤❤❤- Bridget, Ted, Connor, Cate, and Riley🐾
Sending love and light tonight... xox
Thinking of you all the time! Lots of love and keep up the healing! Well done Gracie, you are strong and amazing!! Love, the Pellys
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Thoughts and prayers every day...