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Posted: 9/19/2014 10:44:24 PM EDT

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Just in case anyone missed it (I did), Christina did an update on the Caring Bridge link yesterday.

Have your Kleenex and prayer bones ready.....

Continued prayers and thoughts.

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Couple new ones are up & yes it gets real dusty.

Posted: 9/20/2014 12:46:34 AM EDT

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Still praying for you. God bless.

Posted: 9/20/2014 12:58:09 AM EDT

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I have sat here thinking about how to phrase this for nearly 20 minutes and still don't know how, but here goes. I recently heard from someone I know who lost his daughter at age 3 in a drowning accident. This tragedy happened years ago and I had thought I knew the story, but recently he shared about how his wife began having a miscarriage late in the pregnancy. He immediately asked for prayers from his church and community and rushed to the hospital while both friends and strangers prayed for his child. When he got there, he found that their daughter survived and was perfectly healthy.

They lost her 3 years later. He spoke about how, in his grief, he was tremendously grateful that God allowed them to hold her and know her, even if only for a brief time. He said that he believes it was God's will to bring her home during the pregnancy, but He allowed them the gift of being able to see her due to the prayers of these hundreds of people.

OP, I don't know why this is happening to you and your family, nor does anyone have the ability to provide these answers, but when I pray for you, I am also going to thank God that you were able to see your daughter and hold her, even if turns out to be only for a little while.

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Thank you for sharing that.

Brandon shared with me that he always thought he would pass away young-he felt by 30. When he was diagnosed originally at 29 he really thought that was it. When it came back in June he said he had an overwhelming feeling that God spared him his life the first time, answering prayers and allowing us to have 3 years, buy a house and have a daughter. I am so grateful he was there for the birth of Aria. And the timing is shitty, yet I see God's blessings within it. I had a high risk pregnancy b/c of my Lupus and needed a lot of care from 20 weeks on. In the last 3 weeks of my pregnancy I got a huge burst of energy out of no where, while Brandon then visited many doctors, leading to the bad news. Though he was in the ER for half of my labor, God allowed him to be there for the important part, and he even had 2 days/nights of being the husband and new father he dreamed of being. I believe God held it off to bless us with those moments. I have to trust His plan, I just wish He had a different plan for us.

Posted: 9/20/2014 3:11:15 AM EDT

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God Bless you both and respect both your strengths. Thank you for sharing everything you have. My niece which is a year and half now is also named Aria. She is an amazing little girl.

Posted: 9/20/2014 4:21:25 AM EDT

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Continued prayers of comfort.

Posted: 9/20/2014 4:57:50 AM EDT

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More prayers from overseas....

Posted: 9/20/2014 6:05:54 AM EDT

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Just dropping in to send our best wishes to you and yours.

New post up on caring bridge site about 7 hours ago..

Posted: 9/20/2014 8:00:28 AM EDT

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Jeep297-wife

We don't always know what GOD's plan is, and so many times I have struggled with that.

I am one that hates to fly, because I am not the pilot and I am not in control.

When we are traveling and my wife drives, I go to sleep, it s the easiest way to handle/deal with it.

Yes, I struggle with being in control, or rather not being in control.

Yet the most incredible times in my life have been when I stepped back and really let GOD take control.

I, like you and Brandon, need to really step back and let GOD take control again, and trust in HIS mercy, grace and favor.

While I don't pretend to fully understand what it is like to be in your place right now, I have had my times and when I let go and Let GOD, I have always been amazed at GOD's answer, even when it was different from what I wanted or expected.

Will continue to pray for your family for strength, comfort and peace. And of course for a miracle for Brandon.

dave

Posted: 9/20/2014 8:25:48 AM EDT

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Just got off working the night shift at the hospital. Sat down and was thinking of you guys.

Posted: 9/20/2014 8:26:36 AM EDT

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More thoughts and prayers coming your way.

Posted: 9/20/2014 8:42:22 AM EDT

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Prayers coming from my loving family!

Posted: 9/20/2014 9:22:04 AM EDT

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Christina, after reading today's post I thought of this:

As someone who had no faith at the time I lost my father and BIL in 2006, I honestly don't know how I made it through my grief and pain. I'm wondering now if this was how I made it out of my dark hole.

You don't want to burden others. I know. But even when you think you're going it alone, you're not.

There will always be days where the hardest task you have is getting out of bed. On those days, remind yourself of this prayer and the fact the we are with you too.

As much as I cry reading everyone's posts, I am uplifted by their responses to you, Brandon, and Aria.

Prayers to you and your family.

Posted: 9/20/2014 9:24:58 AM EDT

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Prayers for you and your family this morning.

Posted: 9/20/2014 10:02:19 AM EDT

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Posted: 9/20/2014 10:23:22 AM EDT

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Posted: 9/20/2014 11:50:14 AM EDT

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And 4th. Just got ready for the day and said a prayer for you all.

Posted: 9/20/2014 12:08:53 PM EDT

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We are thinking about you Brandon and hoping you are comfortable. My family and I continue to pray for you all.

Posted: 9/20/2014 12:56:06 PM EDT

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Hey Brandon, good morning man!

Here's some silliness for you...I hope you get a chuckle out of these guys.

Posted: 9/20/2014 1:38:18 PM EDT

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From Caring Bridge a bit ago:

By Christina Hayslip — 28 minutes ago

"God gave me this thought to rest in today and I wanted to share it, as it is really calming my heart for the moment:

With every image of this battle that I fear I won't forget, I strengthen myself against the pain it causes me, knowing that though it hurts me to the core, it is ministering true love to Brandon in his time of need. Giving love far outweighs the pain I take on in serving my husband. True love is selfless, and this is where I get to bless Brandon. As Jesus took the pain of the cross out of love for us, Lord, let the love that was shown outshine the pain I feel. Let it overcome and encompass the hurt, and fill me with joy. Amen. "

Amen

Posted: 9/20/2014 5:00:03 PM EDT

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Jeep this is the first time I saw the thread, I tend to stay out of gd. I am praying for you and your family.
I have a daughter named Aria and I'm your age, your situation really hits home.

Posted: 9/20/2014 7:41:17 PM EDT

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Prayers again and I have been thinking about you guys

Posted: 9/21/2014 10:57:04 AM EDT

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Prayers to you all this mid morning.

Posted: 9/21/2014 11:34:28 AM EDT

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Funny thing im not a big church guy BUT I've sure been doing a lot of talking to him lately ..keep strong ...
Brandon's a lucky guy to have you by his side ..

Posted: 9/21/2014 2:16:22 PM EDT

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This seems a long day,
Prayers continue.........

Posted: 9/21/2014 5:20:11 PM EDT

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Thinking of you guys today. Prayers sent up! May God give you strength and courage to fight harder each day.

Posted: 9/21/2014 7:09:49 PM EDT

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Thinking of your family. God bless.

Posted: 9/21/2014 7:29:49 PM EDT

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Praying that Christina gets some restful sleep. I can imagine the anxiety and the feelings of detachment/dizziness that comes with worry. Jesus, I pray that you bring her mind to restful awareness and clarity. I pray that you continue to do your work through Brandon, and by your grace heal his condition if it remains in your will. Amen

Posted: 9/21/2014 8:17:04 PM EDT

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Stay strong Jeep!

Praying for you.

Posted: 9/21/2014 8:31:26 PM EDT

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My family is still praying for yours, we want you to grow old and see Aria grow up. We have faith, and know you do too.

Posted: 9/21/2014 8:34:23 PM EDT

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Prayers before sleep for Hayslip family.

Posted: 9/21/2014 9:45:51 PM EDT

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New update on the caringbridge get the tissues ready.... Praying for you all. Christina please let us know anything that you may need.

Posted: 9/21/2014 10:02:33 PM EDT

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Have the whole box ready. Still praying for you. God bless.

Posted: 9/21/2014 10:19:50 PM EDT

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Have the whole box ready. Still praying for you. God bless.

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New update on the caringbridge get the tissues ready.... Praying for you all. Christina please let us know anything that you may need.

Have the whole box ready. Still praying for you. God bless.

Having worked an oncology ward as an RN for almost 14 years gives you some insight as to what it going on.

Posted: 9/21/2014 10:20:27 PM EDT

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Prayers continuing.

Posted: 9/21/2014 10:34:37 PM EDT

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Mrs. Miami_JBT and I have you and yours in our prayers.

Posted: 9/21/2014 10:43:23 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/21/2014 10:54:28 PM EDT

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Thank you hyperjoe :) And thank you and your wife for the adorable gift! I was able to show Brandon when it arrived and he loved it. Aria has a pound or two to gain til she fits in it, but I will have my brother in law help me post a pic when she's in it.

Posted: 9/21/2014 10:55:06 PM EDT

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Your in our thoughts and prayers tonight as every night

Posted: 9/21/2014 10:58:26 PM EDT

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links up to this point

Donation link

Arf Prize Raffle NO PAYPAL

Caring Bridge Journal (Do not click donate on this site it goes to Caring bridge not Hayslips)

Geissele trigger post is on this page

News Story video

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Posted: 9/21/2014 11:12:26 PM EDT

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Edit. Links were just posted

Posted: 9/21/2014 11:28:08 PM EDT

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Tonight’s Caringbridge entry is a tough one.

I have had many, many conversations with all of my children over the years about prayer. When they pray for specific requests which are not fulfilled, then as kids they might think that God does not love them, Even adults, some on this board, have said “I prayed for a miracle and my mom died, so now I don’t believe in God anymore”.

I have always tried to temper the direction of my children’s prayers by discussing the will of God. and about how prayer works and how God has plans so intricate and intertwined that we can't begin to comprehend the way we are destined to go from one moment to the next. We can only live by faith and travel the path that we are currently on.

The truth of the matter is that praying for a miracle is a huge sign of faith and love. But accepting God’s will, and thanking Him for it, is even bigger.

For weeks now I have been keeping Brandon in my prayers. I have been praying for a miracle, if it is His will; and for God’s will to be worked in the lives of Brandon and Christina for His pleasure and purpose. Lately I have been adding to my prayer that pray that Brandon rests easy in his heart as he grows closer to his new journey.

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

Posted: 9/22/2014 12:23:00 AM EDT

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God bless and keep strong.

Posted: 9/22/2014 12:30:05 AM EDT

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Still glued to you guys and wishing heaps of peace, comfort and wisdom your way.

Posted: 9/22/2014 12:37:53 AM EDT

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May God bless you.

Posted: 9/22/2014 2:00:28 AM EDT

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Thank you for sharing your journey with us Jeepswife.

I visit caringbridge for your updates and they always seem to stir up the dust around here.

My thoughts are with your family.

Stay strong.

You have many people behind you.

Posted: 9/22/2014 2:03:32 AM EDT

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Thank you for sharing your journey with us Jeepswife.

I visit caringbridge for your updates and they always seem to stir up the dust around here.

My thoughts are with your family.

Stay strong.

You have many people behind you.

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