This is so simple and not. We are here as fellow believers to encourage you in your challenge. YeHoVaH does have you and us in his hands; it is His plan. Paul had this covered in his letter to the believers in Philippi:
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Praying is listening to YeHoVaH. Sharing your questions. Waiting, trusting YeHoVaH in His plan. Paul goes on with some tools for us.
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Yes, challenges are still in front of you. YeHoVaH’s ways are not just giggles and comfy feelings. He loves us and wants us to grow and learn. Growing and learning can hurt. The hurt is not fun, the understanding and change is worth it. These tools from Paul give us focus on the tools to our challenges.
By day YeHoVaH directs His love, at night his song is with me—a prayer to the God of my life.
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Pastor Ted Clayton
Subject: Request for Guidance Regarding My Nephew’s Bladder Reconstruction Needs
Dear Pastor Clayton,
I pray this note finds you in comfort and steadfast hope. I understand that you are presently
seeking a kidney donor, and I have been keeping you in my prayers for strength, provision,
and divine guidance.
I am writing regarding my nephew, Chris Faw, a young husband and father of three boys,
who suffered a catastrophic construction accident on September 11, 2024, when a mobile
home collapsed upon him, crushing his pelvis. Over the past year, he has undergone twentyfive surgeries, the most recent being a stoma procedure to replace bladder function just six
days ago.
While we remain grateful for his survival, the doctors have explained that his bladder is
permanently lost, and he now lives with a urostomy. I have been trying to learn whether
any programs, medical research, or donor networks could possibly assist — not necessarily
through direct bladder transplant (which I know is rare) but perhaps through regenerative
or reconstructive approaches, or even connections within veteran or organ-donation circles.
Since you are already walking this journey of faith and medicine, I wondered whether your
own transplant coordinators or hospital contacts might point us toward someone familiar
with urologic reconstructive surgery or experimental regenerative medicine options. Even a
lead or referral would be a great blessing.
Please know that our family continues to pray for your healing, for your donor to be found
swiftly, and for strength for your ministry. If it is not too much to ask, would you also
remember Chris, his wife Lora, and their three young sons in your prayers for recovery and
provision?
With love and steadfast faith.
Jan