Letters to Emily 2007

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Hey Emily - I just want you to know, that I continue to pray for you and your health. It sounds like things are improving for you! Yeah God!!

Aunt Lori Westrum, Big Lake, MN

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Emily,
I think about you DAILY. I know that you already know this, but God is faithful. He has HUGE plans for you and will be faithful to complete the work he's begun in you. He already holds the COMPLETE victory in His hand. I love you dearly and wish I could just give you the biggest hug...but know that even from WAAAAAY up north, you are loved and being prayed for. I will definitely deliver that hug to you by the summer time =) I love you Emily!

Abundant blessings,
Kristin (DePalma), Battle Creek, MI

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Still praying and thinking about you.
Dana & Family, Aiken, SC

Friday, March 7, 2008

Emily and Family,
I am happy to hear that you are recovering well. I will continue to pray for you. Stay strong. You are such an inspiration to so many people. I love you and think about you daily.
Kim Herring, Aiken, SC

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Emily,

I hear you were out and about at the basketball game Saturday. I am so glad you are doing better. I am blessed just by thinking about your smiling face. You are more than a conqueror through Christ and don't you forget it.

Much love, Mrs. Melody Boylston, Trenton, SC

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Hey Emily,
Wanted you to know you are still very dear to my heart!! I believe that God is going to heal you and make everything work right and stabilized. We all pray for you everyday!!!
Love ya,
Cathy Neal, North Augusta, SC

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Hello Emily,
It Is so good to know that God's healing touch is upon you! God bless you as you are a testimony to His healing every day. He has a special purpose for your life. Continue to follow His calling and rejoice in the Lord for all He has done and will do.
Rob, Geri, Jonathan, David, Hillary, Andrew, Stephanie, Julia, and Joseph Conant, Bloomington, MN

Monday, February 11, 2008

Hey Emily
Just wanted you to know I think of you everyday and hope and pray you are getting better. I look up this website regularly and try to keep up with you through this and Mrs. Jett and Matthew. You are very dear to my heart.
Love ya girl! Cathy Neal, North Augusta, SC

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Hello Emily & Family,
I am so glad to hear that update. God bless you all.
Dana Spa, Aiken, SC

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Emily!
We thank God that you are out of ICU today and we will continue to pray you home, healthy well and Healed in Jesus name! Please know that the Laughlin's are praying in Minnesota and we are getting many others to pray also! Take care!
Dave, Tyra, Josh, Caleb, Eli, Zach, Emma and Rainah Laughlin, North Mankato, Minnesota

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Emily,
We are all praying for you and wish we could be there to visit with you. We are happy to hear the surgery went well and are praying for complete healing and restoration. You are beautiful girl!
Kyle, Tanya, Sydney, and Sam Logslett, Excelsior, Minnesota

Monday, February 4, 2008

Emily,
It was great to see you at church on Wednesday night. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!! You have such a sweet spirit. God has a special plan for you!! What you go through now makes you a powerful witness for Christ!! You are remembered in our prayers.
Love, The Merchants, Aiken, SC

Monday, February 4, 2008

Emily,

We continue to pray for your complete healing and trust Jesus and his Word. He said you were healed and he is not a man that he should lie. You are precious to me and to everyone who knows you. I look forward to seeing you as you give your testimony.

Much love, Mrs. Melody, Trenton, SC

Emily,

I love you and we are praying for you up here in Michigan! I sent out a prayer request for you online too. God is in control and the only reason this is happening is because you are a POWERFUL little warrior for the Lord and satan is scared of you! But you will rise up fully out of this because God is in CONTROL and will take care of you. I love you.
Many prayers and hugs,
Kristin DePalma, Battle Creek, Michigan

We have prayed and are praying for what is now a speedy recovery for you, Emily. The great physician is now the great healer and the Holy Spirit is alongside to assure your return not only to your family, but to all of your fans. We look forward to hearing you rejoice about the victory over this part of your life and how God is in control. We love you and expect only the best for you. Merry Christmas will have new meaning this year for all of us.
Prayerfully Yours

You are the Lord's treasure, Emily! Many of us in Indiana join with your parents and family in believing God for your complete restoration. "The Angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him and delivers them. Oh taste and see that the Lord is good, blessed is the man who trusts in Him!" PS 34: 7 & 8.
His powerful presence is with you!
With much love, Don and Bonnie Blake, West Lafayette, Indiana

Emily, Not only are you being prayed for by the students, faculty and staff at Silver Bluff, but Long Branch Baptist Church in Williston, continues to lift you and your family up in prayer.
You are LOVED!

Emily, we were thrilled to hear that the surgery was shorter than expected! God is faithful!
You must be feeling pretty bad right now, but we're praying for your quick and full recovery. We're praying for your family too.
Love and blessings,
Don and Bonnie Blake, West Lafayette, Indiana

Dear Emily,
We are praying for a speedy and complete recovery. What a testimony you will have for other youth of the power and love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!! (There are angels all around)
In Christ's Love,
The Merchant Family (Don, Denise, Derek, Deven) Aiken, SC

You are an amazing young lady and a wonderful example of "faith as a child." You believe what the word says and never question it. I am so proud of you and look forward to watching you bloom in the Lord. No weapon formed against you shall prosper! Ps.91

We are continually praying for you, and are standing on Rom. 8:37 "Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." That has been going through my mind for days. We love you!
Angie & Matt Crafton, Aiken, SC

Hey Emily, (Zimm Fam)
We know God is doing an awesome work in your life! We love you and are praying for you daily. See you soon!!!
Chris and Summer Shealy, Aiken, SC

Barb and I continue to lift you up in prayer.
PSA 30:2 O Lord my God, I cried to Thee for help, and Thou didst heal me.
JER 30:17 'For I will restore you to health And I will heal you of your wounds,' declares the Lord
MAT 8:7 And He said to him [her], "I will come and heal him [her]."
You and your family are a blessing and an inspiration.
Love, Roger and Barb Rollins, Aiken, SC

EMILY,
OUR PRAYERS CONTINUE TO GO OUT FOR YOUR COMPLETE RECOVERY. WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN GODS HANDS AND THAT HE WILL TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF YOU. HURRY AND GET BACK TO CHURCH SO WE CAN SEE THE MIRACLE THAT WE KNOW IS GOING TO TAKE PLACE. WE MISS YOUR SWEET SPIRIT AND KNOW THAT YOU TRULY LOVE THE LORD. AGAIN OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY GET WELL SOON.........

PRAISE GOD! We love you and are standing with you in prayer for a very speedy recovery and for you to spend Christmas at home well and healthy! God is good and loves you very, very much. He's doing great things for you, and will continue to. We pray each new day you will grow stronger and stronger. Love to you and your family.

Hey Emily,
I'm glad you are getting better! Remember that I am praying for you every day. I hope to see you soon and Merry Christmas!
Love, Moriah Willis, Aiken, SC

Dear Emily,
I am continuing to agree with the requests that you and your family have made known. My faith stands alongside yours to the completion of each. Be reassured that your past and current faithfulness in God's Word will be honored. I am sure to say for me and everyone else that we can not wait to see your beautiful smiling face with us again at Church.
Love in Christ, David Park, Aiken, SC

We are confident that God has not given you a spirit of fear, but of power love and a sound mind...for God is not the author of confusion...rest assured, when the swelling goes down, you will think clearly! YOU WILL go out (of the hospital) with joy and be led forth with peace! We love you and are continually praying for a full and speedy recovery!

Emily, we are joining with you and your family and the River of Life prayer warriors, believing God for a miracle! We are standing in the finished work of the Cross for you. We're praying that His Kingdom come, His will (full restoration, divine intervention and removal of that tumor) WILL be done here on earth even as it is in heaven. He has triumped!

Emily,
I'm praying for you. You were even in my dreams last night. You're going to be alright, Jesus is watching over you. Love you.
Ashley "Newton" Hoard, Annapolis, Maryland

Dear Emily,
Our family is praying with hope and excitement for what God is doing in you and through you. Just when the devil thinks he has unleashed hell on a meek and innocent child of God you are showing him just how mighty in Christ you are. 14 years old, show heaven and hell what you're really made of. It's in the blood! (Rev. 12:11) Looking for you to be home at Christmas.
Sincerely Jim, Liz, Hannah and Kit Kiker, Aiken, SC

Emily,
Your strength and courage are an inspiration to us all. We are continuing to pray for full restoration and a speedy recovery for you. God is good and you are in his hands. We love you.
Keith, Kim, Ellen and Rachael Herring, Aiken, SC

Hello Emily,
We have been praying for you. Get well soon!
(We want to hear your pleasant voice answering the phone saying:
"Zimmermann residence, Emily speaking")
Rob and Geri Conant and family, Bloomington, Minnesota

We thank God for the good reports. He is able and willing to take care of you. "with long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation." Psalm 91:16. LONG LIFE!!!!!!

My family is praying for you. I see you and your siblings, and know how much strength you all have. You will get thru this, I just know and feel it. You give all of us the extra strength that we need. God Bless You and Your Family,
Dana Spa, Aiken, SC

Dear Emily and Family,
We continue to pray for you daily as the Lord leads us. We pray for His peace that passes all understanding to be with you all and look forward to celebrating with you when this is all over. The things that the enemy tries to use for destruction the Lord uses for His glory. What a glorious day that will be. We are waiting with great anticipation and with hearts of gratitude for the miracles in your life. God has big plans for you. Hope to see you soon.
Jeff, Melissa, Gaby, Hannah, Jacob, and Isaac Moorehead, Aiken, SC

We're thankful for the victories we've seen so far, Emily, and we're pressing in for more. We join with all the intercessors in praying for your full and complete restoration. The enemy has been defeated and Jesus is victor! John 5:14; Matt 18: 18-19; John 14:12-14; John 15:7; John 16:23-24.

Dear Emily and Zimmermann family,
We have been in prayer for Emily and believe that there are angles around her now guiding, protecting and directing.
In Christ's Love,
Don and Denise Merchant & Sons, Aiken, SC

Emily,
When praying for you yesterday morning, the Lord gave me two Scriptures about waters not overwhelming you, Is 43:2 and Psalm 124. But I believe that Is 43:1 is for you also. It tells the Lord's heart toward you. Let's substitute your name in it, "...And He who formed you, O Emily: 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are MIne." Then verse 2 and the promise that He will be with you in your current circumstances. Bless you and your family. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!

We just want you to know you are constantly in our prayers throughout our day everyday. Something that keeps ringing in my ears when I'm praying for you and your family is to stand firm on the word of God and do not be moved by what you see and hear.

We are so happy to know that your sight is coming back. Praise God!!! Think of the testimony you have to share and the lives that you have impacted and will continue to impact because of this storm you are barreling through right now. God is going to use all of this for his glory. We will continue to pray until you are completely healed. You ARE healed in Jesus name! Stand on that Emily and don't except anything less. :-)

Love in Christ, Heather and David Edl, Aiken, SC

You are such a sweet girl--The Lord is using you mightily for His glory! What the enemy meant for your harm, the Lord intends for your good! We are continuing to pray for your complete recovery and that you will be home with your family for Christmas.

Zec 2:5 For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.

Hi My Dear Emily,
I am so happy to read your continue recovery I KNOW you have blessed all the Drs. and Nurses, and have shown them your Love for Jesus. Do you remember a few Sunday's ago, when Tracy's little boy went up on the platform for his Dad to pick him up. We were singing a special worship song, and the Lord showed both us... that is What He wants us to do..... I know HE has had HIS Arms around you, holding you very tight with his Love and Strength. You and all your family are in my prayers.
It will be wonderful to see you back in Church.
Love you and miss you. Ms. Alice Bowles, Aiken, SC

Emily,
I think of you and pray for you often - on the day of your surgery my 5th period geometry class had a moment of silence for you. The kids were constantly asking about your health and progress. Students wrote notes on the board "pray for Emily" - they call me at home... "how's Emily?" Apparently I'm not the only one who's praying and thinking of you often!! You are a very special young lady - you captured my heart the very 1st week of school and obviously that of many others. There are so many students, whether they know you personally or not, who truly care about you and what you are going through.
Mother Teresa has said that when the trials of life seem to be overwhelming, she is reminded of scripture that states God's promise that He will NEVER give us more than we can bear. So when it gets really tough - she says that she "Thanks Him for the compliment!" You've been surrounded with family, friends, school mates and TEACHERS who love you and care about you and are going to pray you right through this ordeal. Your courage, strength and beliefs strengthens us all.
I've been reading your progress daily - you continue to be a Christmas Miracle. I'm confident that God will use you and this entire ordeal to strengthen the faith of all who know you.
I love you Emily and pray that you and your family have a blessed and joyous Christmas AT HOME!
With much love,
Mrs. Mary Thomas, Aiken, SC

I am so proud of you and your level of faith. You remind me why I love teaching children. Your walk of faith and your tenacity through this challenge will be an encouragement for many people (of all ages) for years to come. I do believe there is a change in the winds. Mom and Dad, the fruit you see right before your eyes is a result of what you have sown into your child's life early on. Bless You, Bless You, Bless You for "training up your child in the way she should go (and when she is older, she will not depart from it.")

Dear Emily,
I know that Jesus loves you and is taking such wonderful and perfect care of you. I love you too and we are knit together in His love. Thank you Jesus..............
Joanna Hopkins, Aiken, SC

Emily, there has not been an hour that we have not thought about you! You will continue to be in our prayers. We love you and know He is watching over you, too! Special love, my friend!

Dear Zimmermann Family,
What a Christmas miracle Emily will have to proclaim to all. The statement and song" I'll Be Home For Christmas" certainly takes on a special meaning this year.

Emily,
You are a courageous and strong young lady. Your love for the Lord shows through! "Psalm 20"
In The Love of Christ,
The Merchants, Aiken, SC

Hey Emily and family,
Just wanted to let you know that prayers are still coming your way from my family to yours. I am truly overwhelmed with excitement that you are home and doing so well.
Continue getting stronger and stronger each day!!!
Love ya bunches
Cathy Neal, North Augusta, SC

Emily ... all I can say is WOW! God is so AWESOME! We continue to watch and pray as God unfolds His purpose in your life! To see that you made it home for Christmas, was a very special present for all of us who love you so much! May God continue to bless you and your family during your recovery.

You are an incredible young lady that walks in such integrity. I'm believing that through your witness, we will all know, without a doubt, God's AMAZING GRACE. My parents taught me a Scripture when I was 3 years old...I have remembered it all of my life..."My peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you. Not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." John 14:27. Do not fear what Satan can do...trust in what God will do. You are my hope of AMAZING GRACE.

Hi Emily,
My and family and I are praying for you. You have showed your strength in so many ways.
We can all learn from you. We will be thinking about you and your family.
We wish you and your family a positive, blessed New Year.
God Bless, Todd, Dana, and Blake Spa, Aiken, SC

Emily,
I continue to check your progress every morning when I get on the internet - always excited about any progress - always reminded of this awesome quote... FAITH - Sees the invisible, believes the incredible, and receives the impossible!
Just wanted you to know I was thinking about you and praying for you. :-)
With much love,
Mrs. Mary Thomas, Aiken, SC

Hello Zimmerman Family,
We are in North Carolina visiting some of our Florida friends. And I seem to be thinking of you all. I was very happy to read the update.

I am ready for the positive stuff. I was just sharing with my friend how I can walk in the church feeling a little negative. But, I always walk out feeling positive. We will continue praying. And keeping you in our thoughts.
We will be home soon.
God Bless all of you,
Todd, Dana, Blake Spa, Aiken, SC

Think of you often
Pray for you daily
Love you forever

My 92-year-old grandma puts that on every letter she sends to me. I thought of it today and it reminded me of you.
Liz Kiker, Aiken, SC

I wanted to tell You Emily, How wonderful it was to hear your voice on the other end of the phone Mon. Jan. 31. You are an inspiration to many. I will continue to agree in prayer and I hope to see ya'll soon. Hoping to make a trip to Aiken soon to visit. Think of your family often. Love you, Ginger PS. Did you like the pictures of my babies, the pugs? They are a lot of fun.

Hi My Dear Emily,

Just a note to say, I am praying and praying, believing and KNOWING our Jesus will heal you completely. We all want you back home very soon. I know your Grandma is waiting to play scrabble with you. We know prayer is our answer and key always. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by PRAYER and petition, with Thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6. You have bushels and bushels of prayers & petitions going to our Lord.
Love and prayers to all Your Family,
Ms. Alice (Bowles), Aiken, SC

I thank God that you made it through the surgery! I am in prayer for you and your family each day. I am a member of Cedar Creek Church and I have emailed all my friends to pray for your complete recovery also. My brother went through something similar (short-term memory loss from a brain bleed) when he was 27 and although it took a while, he is now doing better than ever.

Just wanted to let you all know that I am praying for your family and Emily. I am agreeing in prayer that the rest of the request are fulfilled. Love you guys.
Bonnie Swearingen, Aiken, SC

We continue to stand with you and are believing for complete manifestation of healing. God's will is that you are healed. He has big plans for you and nothing stands in the way of God's plans! We're looking forward to seeing your smiling face.

Blessings and love to you, Mrs. Melody, Trenton, SC
2 Timothy 1:7—For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

Emily I am praying for you everyday. I love you very much. Remember that only through God can u be healed.love you always.

I know that this is a hard time for you and your family. And sometimes God chooses to use our hard times in ways that we don't even realize until we look back them later. This is something that only God can fix, and I believe that he will. God has perfect timing and his timing is not always our timing, but know that he has total control over your life and he loves you more than anyone on this earth ever could. He only wants the best for his children.....rest in that Emily.....rest in that and know that he is God.
Love, The Edl's, Aiken, SC

Just want you to know I pray for you all day everyday!!! Also wanted to let you know that you need to stop worrying about school. If we have to go into the summer to finish this year we will. But if it would make you feel better I can send something we feel you can handle right now. Either get your mom or Matthew to let me know.

Dear Emily,
I will make sure you are still on the prayer list a the Southpointe Baptist Church, Leesburg, FL.
I'm going to pass the church e-mail on to our Pastor Ron Cook and to the youth prayer team. I will also call the churches in West Virginia and Alabama that I contacted before your first surgery to bring them up to date. You are in my prayers, keep smiling God's angels are keeping watch over you.
Love to you and your family (who are also included in our prayers),
Brenda Brackenridge, Leesburg, FL
(Mother of John Willis)

Hi My Beautiful Girl,
Just a note to say: You are ON The Top Of My Prayer List.....I know our Jesus hears ALL the prayers that are going to HIM for you. I will be so happy to hear you back home.
Love, blessings to all your family,
Alice Bowles, Aiken, SC

We're praying for you!! I know it can be hard to be sick for awhile, so I'm praying not only for your complete healing but for extra grace for you and your whole family. You have so many people who love you and are praying for you!!
In Christ,
Diane Day, Aiken, SC (Sarah's ECHO teacher a million years ago!)

Emily and Family, Soooooooooooooooooooooo glad that you are home! Missed you at church and continue to pray for total healing. Miss June, Aiken, SC

Emily, You've been on my mind a lot today. I am so glad to hear you are home and am believing for 100% recovery so that you don't have to return to the hospital again. Hang in there girly!!! God is all over this thing!!!! :-)
Heather Edl, Aiken, SC

Dear Emily and Family,
I was so glad to hear you are home. I pray for you every morning. And through out the day.
You all are a special family.
XO, Dana Spa, Aiken, SC

Emily,
The Lord does not leave his work unfinished (Phil. 1:6). I am praying, along with others here in Indiana, for your complete and total restoration! Like the rising of the sun, when the Lord comes, the enemy is as powerless as the darkness to stop him. " Joyfully giving thanks to the Father who has qualified YOU to share in the inheritance of the saints in the KINGDOM OF LIGHT. For he has rescued us from the DOMINION OF DARKNESS and brought us into the KINGDOM OF THE SON HE LOVES, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." (Colossians 1:12-14. Bless you!

Good Morning,
Just wanted to let you know my cat (Girlfriend) and I said our "morning Emily prayer".
Pastor John, this is for you!!!!
I hope all have a great, positive day.
God Bless,
The Spa's, Aiken, SC

Dear Emily, I just heard about your surgery this morning when your mom came into Dr. Garnett's office. I will be praying non-stop for God's healing. I know He loves you as much as we all do, keep your chin up and hang in there. Hope to see you back in our office real soon.

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