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  A few weeks ago Nicole and I faced the worst nightmare a parent could experience.  While visiting my brother in St. Louis, Katie contracted Pneumonia and Sepsis, and grew  terribly ill.  Within 24 hours from the first chills and fever she went from a healthy 13 year old girl to requiring a respirator to breathe for her.  The doctors in St. Louis informed us that just a short time longer without intervention and she would most certainly not have made it.  At the time, as parents, we battled overwhelming helplessness and fear.  There is nothing in this world more fearful than losing a child.  In the midst of that nightmare, however, Jesus Christ showed Himself to be the Lord over all things.  Not only did Katie recover, but His hand was           apparent in so many ways.  My wife went three days without leaving Katie’s bedside but showed more strength and peace than I have ever seen.  Despite the early fears, an overwhelming calm and comfort filled our hearts.  It was as if as your faithful prayers ascended to the throne, His grace filled our minds and hearts.  Each time that things looked dark, a text message or call would arrive from one of you, my dear family of Saints.  Each served to lift us up and remind us that God would never leave us nor forsake us.  On the other side of this ordeal, we saw that there is nothing like being in Christ. . . .and there is nothing on this earth greater than His love and His family. 

     Folks, we appreciate so very much all of the prayers, calls, cards, and words that poured out from your hearts.  We were blessed in unimaginable ways.  Nicole and I are honored to be part of this Church  family. 

Love in Christ, 

Pastor Ron and Nicole 

 p.s. I also want to thank all of you who stepped up in a great way to continue the ministries of BFB in our absence.  God will not forget your heart and your labor.

 Love in Christ,
 Pastor Ron