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Forrest, I know our Great Physician hears our pleas and prayers on your behalf. "HE Knows the plans He has for you, to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a hope and a future." says Jer. 29:11-12. Many are calling on Him on your behalf these days and praying too for the peace and comfort that can only come from our Lord surround your dear family as well.
Forrest, you belong to an all powerful God Who has an everlasting love for you! II Chronicles 16:9a tells us "The eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the whole earth seeking those whose hearts are completely His so that He may show Himself strong on their behalf." Brother, we are fervently praying that our mighty God WILL SHOW HIMSELF STRONG ON YOUR BEHALF and give you many, many more good years to live for Him and for your dear family and for your many friends. Your friend and brother in Christ, Jeff
I will pray for you all. God bless you.
THANK YOU WILLIAM MALONE FOR STARTING THIS WEBSITE! TO ALL THE JOHNSON'S: MILES MAY SEPARATE US, BUT THERE'S NOT A MINUTE THAT GOES BY THAT WE (ALL) ARE NOT PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY! DO BELIEVE AND KNOW THAT THERE ARE ANGELS AMONG US! NEVER GIVE UP, KEEP FINDING STRENGTH AND COMFORT! IF YOU RUN OUT, WE'VE GOT SO MUCH MORE TO SEND YOU. GOD IS IN CONTROL AND HE WILL NOT FORSAKE US! LOVE TO ALL, STANLEY, JACKIE, CLAY, & COLE WATSON
Forrest, even though things seem insurmountable at times, God promises "Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places plain." Isaiah 40:4 I know what a strong Christian heart you have and that you want nothing more than to watch your little girls grow up. "Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strenghth. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31 We can't wait for you to come back home! RUN FORREST RUN!!
We have kept all of you in our constant prayers. You are on prayer list everywhere! GOD IS GOOD although understanding his plans is the hard part sometimes. Baby Lange is beauiful..just like her parents and sister Taylor (and even old grandpa Billy). Congratulations! We love all of you and ANYTHING we can do, please let us know.
What a wonderful idea to be able to relate accurate information to folks all over everywhere. Prayers are being lifted up " all over everywhere". To all the family- we love you and are praying constantly for healing and peace of God to enfold you all. Jill & White
Just a short note to let ALL of you know that you are in our prayers each and every day. We know that God can and does GREAT things. We pray that His will be that Forrest will be healed of this and come home soon to enjoy his lovely family.
We're pulling for you Forrest. You have lots of people praying for you and your family in TEXAS! I have enjoyed seeing pictures of your new baby girl, Lange. Daphne has kept me well in tune with what all is going on... Get well soon.
Forrest, I know your love of the Lord and your family will help you pull through this. Y'all are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Our prayers are with Forrest and all of you. Never unestimate the power of prayer. Your cousin, Jeanette.
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you everyday. Please hang in there things will get better!!! With Lots of Love, Kim, Lee, Mary Taylor & Phillip Peake
We have been praying and keeping all of you in our hearts. Lean on your faith during this time - God is with you always. "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthen me". - Phillipians 4:13. Congratulations on baby Lange! She is absolutely beautiful!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Forrest, Jodie and family... We pray for you daily and know that the Lord is in this situation. Pray can change things so we will continue praying until you are back in Camden with your precious little girls! And congratulations on Lange. She is beautifu! Deborah and Wayne Watkins
Our family is praying for Forrest and Jodi and the entire family. We are praying for God to lay his healing hands upon Forrest and we sincerely feel that he has already done so. If we can do anything for any of you, please do not hesitate to let us know. Hannah Grace said to tell Taylor hello and she hes a beautiful little sister.
We love you and you are in our prayers several time a day. Your family is an inspiration and an example of how to handle life's difficulties. We're never prepared for these times. Anne and I remember the days of her mother's (Mary Anne Anderson) heart transplant at UAB. Now it seems like a blur. We were in somewhat of a fog as this deal was going on. I know, speaking personally, I was very concerned, but could only do so much. The main thing that I could do was pray and read. I was comforted particularly from reading in the Psalms of our Holy Bible. Our Lord was with us. We didn't know if Miss Mary Anne would get a new heart in time and stay with us, or if she was going to heaven. But we know God was in control either way. God chose to give Miss Mary Anne to us for many more years. She's seen 8 more grandchildren born, and who knows what all else. Our prayer is that Forrest will enjoy his grandchildren here on Earth. Congratulations on the birth of your precious new baby.
I am thinking about y'all and saying prayers for y'all. Stay Strong. Love, Sherri
I work with Ramona Fryer (Julie Smith's mother)at First Baptist Church-Opp and have become one of your prayer warriors. I remembered praying specifically last Sunday when Ramona told me that you were doing better. It is such a joy to see how God answers prayers. Please know of our continued prayers for you and your family. God's got it all worked out His way/His plan. I read in my devotional this morning that "when your life is rocked, your foundation in Christ is exposed." What a wonderful testimony you will have to share in encouraging others! God bless you. Hebrews 11:1
The Johnson Family has been in prayers since May and continues. I have also asked all of my family to continue to pray for Forrest.
WE ARE PRAYING FOR FORREST, HIS FAMILY AND THE SKILLED DOCTORS AND NURSES. MAY THE LORD CONTINUE TO HEAL YOU IN HIS TIME. S.
Forrest, I know that your will to live is STRONG, so I have faith that you will recover from this very soon. Your in my thoughts & prayers. Your "look-a-like cousin", Marcus
Forrest, our whole family is praying for you every day and you have been in our thoughts constantly. We just have to have faith that everything will be alright and you will be back home with your precious family soon. Congratulations on that beautiful baby girl!
Your family is constantly in our thoughts and prayers. God be with your family.
What a wonderful site to get updates on Forrest and to be able to share our thoughts and prayers with he and his family. I'm confident that with the number of friends that you have that there will not be a moment that a prayer is not going out for you and they will be heard.
WE are constantly praying for Forrest and all of the family. Love you all.
Our prayers are with you and your family. Get well soon!
to forrest and his whole family i did not know about the recent problems i knew about the the wreck we will put the whole family on our church prayer list in troy. please do not forget with the prayers and faith in god all will be okay. if there's anything we can do lets us know email is snoah@troycable.net work phone 800-933-6275. we will be praying for forrest everyday. god bless each and everyone of you bigfoot
I just learned of Forrest and his trouble...I will pray for him for the Lord is ABLE
All of you have been in our prayers. Even Lee Anne and Bennett remember "Mr" Forrest in their prayers each night. We will all continue to lift you up. I teach the Sr. High Girls Sunday School and each of them prayed whole heartedly last Sunday. We love you all and like so many others, please let me know if I can do anything!!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
We are keeping you in our prayers. We are so glad to be able to find out how Forrest is doing on this website.
Forrest, you and all the Johnsons are in our prayers. We know that you can beat this. Your girls are beautiful!!!
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this trying time. We are praying for Forrest and his return to health. The Wasdens
We are praying for you Forrest! Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you all. The new baby and Taylor are just beautiful!!!
Forrest, we are pulling for your recovery.
Forrest and Jodi- You have a beautiful family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Forrest, You and your family are in our prayers. Congratulations on your new baby girl!
Hello, I am Lori Sessions's Mom, she sent me the e-mail telling of Forrest and I wanted to extend My Thoughts and Prayers to all of you, as his Family and Friends. The healing of ones body in a physical way, always takes Prayers in asking for the knowledge of those Doctors and Nurses who are caring for Forrest, Prayers for Forrest to have the continued fight for his life, in ways that will bring him to recovery,so he can be back with all of You, especailly his new daugther and Big Sister Taylor and Jodi !! "May God Bless all of You" and "Happy Thanksgiving" !! Sincerely, Mary " Sydney's Mimi" :)
We are all praying for you. You have been in our hearts. Congratulations on Lange. I hear she is so beautiful.
JOHNSONS-- ALWAYS ON OUR MINDS
Forrest, you and your family are in our constant prayers. We love you all!
I went to school at Auburn with Forrest. I was Jay Kyzar's roommate. We are praying for Forrest, and will continue to check on him. Thanks for the opportunity to let him know we're thinking about him.
Forrest, no one can fight like you.....we'll see you when you get out! Congrats on your new daughter!
I have been praying for you and I still am.Hope you get better. Have faith that the Lord will let everything be OK. Love, Margaret Anne a.
Just to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May the time not be distant that the days are brighter for you. With love, Joanie
We love you all and you are in our prayers constantly. There are so many who are praying for you, Forrest, Jodi, Taylor, Lange and all your wonderful family. We are believing God for complete healing and that you will soon be restored to your family. Psalm 34:17 "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them, He delivers them from all their troubles." Our Father is faithful to His Word and may His presence bring peace and comfort to you all.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers everyday.
We are praying for all of you.
You are all remembered in our thoughts and prayers. We love each of you.
To all of you: I'm praying for each of you without ceasing and I know that God answers prayers. Never doubt what the power of prayer can do. Forrest, get well soon and come home. We miss you. Jodi, if you need help with anything just call.
Everyone in our church prays for all of you on a daily basis. We love you and know that God will take care of all of you. Gwen, David, Bailey, Stuart, and our new on-the-way baby.
WE ARE GLAD TO HAVE A WAY TO KEEP UP TO DATE. WE ARE KEEPING ALL OF YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. LANGE IS BEAUTIFUL!
Amanda- My prayers are with you and your family. I have been in touch with Reid M. and Rick W. getting updates.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mr. Forrest, I want you to get well soon so you can throw me in the pool some more. I have been praying for you at night. We get on our knees beside my bed. Love, Peyton
I have been reading the guestbook and am overwhelmed with the love of fellow Christians. Isn't our God good? Jeremiah says, "For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the Lord..." I truely believe in the healing power of our Lord. We are shouting praises to Him for each "baby" step you make towards healing. We love you and your precious family.
I am glad to hear you are doing a little better even though you still have a long way to go. I know God will get you through it. I am also happy to hear "Miss" Jodi and the baby are doing good. I pray for you every night and will continue to pray for you. Lots of Love, Ross
(Ross's website... www.caringbridge.org/page/ross/ )
Forrest is in our Hearts. God Bless
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
FORREST WE LOVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS WE KNOW YOU WILL GET BETTER. GOD BLESS
Hi!!, I was in a severe car accident myself not too long ago. I remember all the pain and agony my family and I went through, I can only imagine you, and your family. I know God has pulled me through the trying difficult times, and with God fighting on your side he will pull him through. My prayers and best wishes go to you and your family! ~*God Bless*~ Lindsey
May the Lord continue to hold Forest in the palm of his hand & protect him from this awful illness. Robert
Forrest I know of you through my daughter, Angie McKelvey. I have been praying for you & your family for almost 3 weeks now & will continue to lift you in prayer. We all know the power of prayer & that our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ is the GREAT physcian. God bless you & your lovely family.It is amazing what the power of prayer can do & I know there are many prayer warriors praying for you.
Just a note to let you know that we are continually lifting up Forrest every day in prayer. We are confident God will restore his health. Congratulations on baby Amanda Lange. What a precious gift! God is going to keep blessing you. Watch and see!
WE ARE PRAYING FOR Y'ALL AND WE LOVE YOU.POOH BABY,CONNIE, MCNEILL AND LAURA DALE
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Ted
Forrest, our prayers are with you and your beautiful family.
Stay strong through this difficult and painful time. I pray for a speedy recovery for Forrest and streangth for his family. You are in my thoughts, prayers, and heart.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you.
Dear Forrest and Family, You are in my prayers. Isaiah 53:5 says "But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; AND WITH HIS STRIPES WE ARE HEALED." Shout to the Lord our praises for His blessings upon this family!!! \0/
The website is a great a idea for those of us far away to keep up to date - the whole Johnson family is in our thoughts and prayers. Lisa Agee forwarded me pictues of the baby - she is beautiful. Love Michele and family
Mrs.Mandy, I am praying for you and the whole family constantly. Not a minute goes by that I don't think of all of you. Keep the faith! I love you! Forrest, You are a "WINNER" and you WILL win this marathon! Lange is just as beautiful as Taylor. I love you and miss you!
to the johnson family i am praying for your family and forrest and hope that forrest gets well soon
Praying every day for you to get better. God answers prayer.
Just want you all to know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers at all times. We love you.
Dear Johnsons, Please know that Butch and I, as well as Mary Beth, Pel, and Trammell continue to keep Forrest in our hearts and prayers every day and ask that God surround him with his healing power and love. I know that this is a marathon and we will continue to help him with his race. Our love, Beth & Butch
Good Luck Forrest! I am pulling and praying for you! See you soon.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Just a note to let you know we are thinking of you. We are keeping all of you in our prayers.
Jeanette Agee Parker was my roommate in college. I learned about Forrest from Ross Agee's webpage. I pray he will recover and I pray for the best for his whole family. Love in Christ,Rosemary Powers.
Lee and I have had you all in our prayers both night and day. This entire community has been lifting you up in prayers constantly. One of my prayers for your family was for Jodi to deliver a healthy baby safely and that one has been answered so beautifully. Please know we love and care for you all
We are praying for you.
My prayers are with you.
Thinking of you.
I have been thinking about all of y'all so much. Brad & Lynn have been keeping me updated. With all of the many thoughts and prayers, I know that Forrest will pull through this! I will continue to pray for y'all every day. Please let me know if there's anything at all I can do for anyone.
I am praying continuously for my friend Forrest and his wonderful family.
Forrest, Jodi and Family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you always. We love you all!
Forrest, We love you and are constantly praying for you and your precious family. God bless you.
May the pace of God, that passes all understanding keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. You are in our prayers.
Reading the postings on here was like a trip down memory lane! Ken Agee sent me your page. I thought it strange I have known two other people who had this rare ailment and then on the Mobile news the next day they showed a 12 year old girl who has it. She has certainly beaten all odds and you will too! I know you are on a prayer list in Florida, Tennesse, Kansas and Michigan so remember this and take strength from it. So glad we have this method of staying in touch and bless whoever put it together. Hurry home! God Bless, Brenda and Bill
Forrest, I know that God has a special plan for each of us, especially you. My prayer for you and your entire wonderful family is that you will know God's healing touch, His strong arms, and His love. You are one of the toughest, strongest people I have ever known, and I know you will overcome this obstacle as you have so many others. We are ALL praying for you! We miss you, too! Hurry home and make us laugh! Love, Bec
Forrest, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, The Henrys
I am praying for all of you to be strong throughout this trial and I hope everything turns out for the best. GOD bless you and Happy Holidays! :)
Our prayers are with each of you!!
You and all the family are in our prayers. We love you.
Forrest we are praying for your recovery and for your family during this difficult time. God is in control.
Forrest, Jodi and family -we are praying for you daily. Remember when you see only one set of footprints God has you in his loving arms and he will take care of you. Hope you are all together again real soon.
Forrest, When we were growing up, you were the strongest person I knew and you still are! A lot of people in Mobile are praying for your recovery. We know that you will get through this and be back with your precious family soon. We love you and your family so much!
If I can do anything for any of you, please let me know (334-289-5892 home 87*7320 LINC). With love and blessings, Sherri
You all are in my prayers. In the midst of all this God reigns and He can be trusted.
We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers!!
Erica has keep me up on the latest news of what's happening with you. Our church is praying for you and your family. Keep holding on to your faith in God. with love in Christ, Carol
Forrest, I am praying that you will continue to improve and that God will continue to give your family the strength they need to endure these hard times. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers every day. God bless each of you! Peggy
You continue in our thoughts and praers! Remember that youae loved ! Ex.23:20
Hey Folks, Believing prayers continue to go up for all of you. Because we believe in an awesome God we will set no limits on what He will do. Mark 9:23 reminds us that "Everything is possible for him he believes". We trust the Healer completely, Forrest. Mandy, I have to be at UAB on Tuesday morning. If there is anything I can get for youall or bring to you...please let Amanda or Brad know. With many prayers, well wishes and much love, Judy and Mack
We have all of you in our prayers. Just know how many people do care and are praying! Love in Christ, Boo and Coralie
I JUST WANTED THE ENTIRE JOHNSON FAMILY TO KNOW THAT THE PRAYERS DIDN'T STOP WHILE OTHER FAMILIES WERE TOGETHER EATING THANKSGIVING TURKEY DINNER... YOU WERE ALL RIGHT THERE WITH US!! YOU ARE ALL CONSTANTLY IN OUR PRAYERS, HEARTS, AND THOUGHTS. I LOVE YOU FORREST - YOU KEEP ON FIGHTING!!!! I PRAY FOR ALL OF YOU TO HAVE CONTINUED STRENGTH AND PERSEVERANCE OF MILLIONS!!!! WE GOT THE WAR PAINT ON HERE, "HOPING TO HELP YA'LL FIGHT THIS BATTLE!" LOVE ALWAYS, JACKIE WATSON AND FAMILY
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you.
I love you Forrest. Come home soon. Cousin Liz
You might read one of these verses to Forrest at night before leaving him: “I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.” --Psalm 4:5 (NKJV) “I will both lie down in peace, and sleep, For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” --Psalm 4:8 (NKJV) “Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust; I will not fear.” --Psalm 56:3-4 (NKJV) “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all.” --Psalm 34:19 (NKJV) “But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” --Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV) A reminder … My mother was on a ventilator for 39 days and as her sedation was reduced, no one thought to tell her that she was on a ventilator, which was breathing for her, and that is why she could not talk temporarily. She wrote on a legal pad with a magic marker that she couldn’t talk. As her sedation was reduced, she could write with a magic market (if you held the legal pad) a word or two to communicate her needs and this may – or may not –be possible with Forrest. Also, after the sedation was reduced, her arms were untied at my request. Before that, I’d untie one at the time and pretend to exercise her arms (so that I could untie them). Remember to tell Forrest that the ventilator is breathing for him right now and that he will be able to talk later. May God uphold you and your family during this difficult time. My heart aches for Forrest and his family. In prayer for you, Susan (Toosie) McKelvey, sister of Sam Ervin McKelvey and sister-in-law Angie Montgomery resident (Camden native)
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am YOUR (Forrest's) God. I will strengthen you (Forrest), Yes, I will help you (Forrest), I will uphold you (Forrest) with My righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10, NKJV)
We continue to pray for you each and every day. Please do not hesitate to call if there is anything we can do for you.
Get well Forrest, we are pulling for you.
I have been in Tuscaloosa with my sister whose husband was very ill, but I checked on your progress--and Jodi's--every day. I was able to hug Amanda at church this morning. Hope I can get my hug from you soon. I want to see that mischievous smile I saw so often in seventh grade! God loves you and so do I.
Forrest: we are praying for a speedy recovery
Praying that you get better... www.caringbridge.org/ca/coltonmeyer
We wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you and Forrest. We will keep you in our prayers.
Dear Johnson family, Our prayers are with you all! What a beautiful baby girl, Lange, and a beautiful BIG sister Taylor! Forrest, we pray for your strength to return and your will to improve so you can get home to your sweet family. Everyone all over Alabama is praying for ALL of you! Be lifted up by knowing that you are not alone in this battle. The dear Lord watches over you all. And we are sending prayers to everyone in your family. Keep the faith, keep the courage. A lot of people are standing beside you.
Dear Forrest, We join your many friends in praying for you daily. Few have walked as difficult a path as you have been asked to walk these past few weeks. Your heroic battle to live every precious day is a testament of your incredible love for your family and your Lord who sustains you at this hour of great need. Our prayer is that your physical body experience the same renewal as your spirit. Here our prayers, oh Lord!
Billy, Forrest and the rest of your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are continuing to pray for the whole family.We love you all.
God's Blessings, and don't give up. DeColores, Carrol and Sadie
Forrest,We are praying for you and your family.
Mandy and Billy, We have been keeping up with ya'll through Mel and John D. We are praying SO for all of you! I know God will answer and I pray that it will be soon. My mother sends her best as well! Kent and Perry
Just want you to know you are in our prayers. DeColores, Elizabeth and Glenn
Still Praying for whole family!!!!
Always on our minds.
Our prayers are with all of you.
I'm thinking and praying for all of you.
DeColores! We've been in prayer for you all for quite some time. Our Emmaus reunion groups and the Montgomery community is lifting you up. Our Prayer Chain at St. James UMC remains prayerfully vigilant. Congratulations on thelittle one and we continue to pray for healing and for wholeness. God Bless!
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. (Also, thanks to William for maintaining this site)
An Emmaus sister wishes Forrest and the whole family a recovery. Many prayers are being sent up in your behalf.
Forrest, Just like so many others, we are keeping you and all of your family in our prayers.
Our hearts go out to each one of you. Our prayers are continually going up for Forrest and God's healing hand to be placed on him. Always remember God loves Forrest and cares about him. He will take care of him. If we can do anything, please let us know.
Forrest, we are praying for your recovery. To all of you, Billy, Mandy, Amanda and Jodi, we have you in our constant prayers. Baby Lange is so beautiful, as is her big sister Taylor. Love, The Alfords
Forrest, please get well soon so I can see you again and we can go to the beach again and go hunting like you invited me to. I love you so much. I am praying for you all the time. Aunt Jodi, I pray for Forrest every night for him to get well soon so he can see you and TayTay and baby Lange. I love you all so much.
May the Holy Spirit continue to comfort you and hold you all in the center of His will.
May you be comforted by the loving touch of our Savior Jesus Christ. De Colores
Forrest, we are praying for your recovery.
You and your family are in our prayers
Forrest, we are praying and thinking about you all the time.
I just wanted you to know that I am praying for you and your family.
Forrest and Jodi, this message comes from the "other Jodi". I am so glad to have a way to get a message to you!! You both have ALWAYS so sweet to me. Moving to a new town was wonderful, thanks to you!! You and your family are such a blessing in this world. Your friendliness and thoughtfulness have impacted me tremendously. I have been praying for all of you ever since the accident. I was so glad to hear the baby is doing well. I am sure Taylor is enjoying being the big sister. Your children are so blessed to have parents like you two. Forrest, I am praying for your full recovery...and quickly. I look forward to seeing you back at the workout center soon. Jodi, keep up your smiling!! For both of you...CONGRATS ON THE NEW BABY!!
Forrest, we are praying for your speedy recovery each and every day. We pray that you will return home soon. "Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ." Ephesians 1:2
We love you Forrest, and we will be back to see you soon.
We have been keeping up with y'all thru mom and we will keep each and everyone of you in our prayers.
Dear Johnsons! We are continuing to pray daily and regularly for you and Forrest. We love you!
HO! HO! HO! I am extremely busy, as you well know, but just wanted to take a minute to let you know I am praying for Forrest every day and hope that he will get well soon. Please take care of yourselves and I will see y'all soon.
You all are in our prayers.
Mandy and Billy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are praying for all of you. We love you so much! Hang in there! Love, Millie, Bill and Patrick
Dudly, Sam, Hank, Jerin, and I have probably prayed more than ever before during these last few weeks for y'all and for Clayton also. We know that GOD IS ABLE to do more than we can even comprehend. HE is in control. We love y'all !
Forrest, Thank you for being such an inspiration to me. Your talk at Candlelight was a blessing. You have a beautiful family and our family is praying for you and yours. Our reunion group lifts you up to the Lord every Friday morning at 6. Be at peace and know that you are loved by all. Goose
We have kept up with Forrest through Alyson Strother and others. We continue to keep him, and your family in our daily prayers!
Thinking about and praying for Forrest.
I just want to let you know that I am praying for your family and Forrest everyday.
I am a friend of Sommer and Will's, and I am praying for all of you.
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your entire family.
Know that prayers are being lifted up everyday for you and your entire family and the doctors and nurses caring for you.
Know that we and our church family are praying for you everyday. Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful, healthy daughter. You will soon be at home with your family.
The Providence church family continues to pray for your family. In Christ, Allan
You are each in my prayers and in the prayers of many others in Montgomery. May God bless and keep each of you and provide you with strength and courage you never imagined possible. And congrats on the birth of such a beautiful little girl!
Please know that I love you all and am praying each and every day for Forrest-Psalm 18:2
This web site is great! How wonderful to see how many Christians are wishing you well. Thanks for keeping it running. We will continue to pray for the precious Johnson family. Keep fighting! We love you!
thoughts and prayers are with you buddy.
God bless each of you! We are continuing to pray for you daily. Congratulations on such a beautiful and healthy baby Lange! She is just as beautiful as Taylor! Keep the faith. Robin
We are thinking of you and praying for you and your family. God bless you. Laura & Brad, Pensacola, FL
Forrest - you and your family are very special to me and Terre. Squint would tell you to hang in there!!! We love you and pray for you.
Continued prayers for Forrest from a member of "the Bunker."
Glad to hear you are doing better and get well soon!!
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have been being updated through Josie Venable and I just hope you continue to recieve encouraging news.
Me and my family have been praying for Forrest since the day of his accident. At our Family gathering on Thanksgiving, We included special prayer for Forrest and his family. In Gods written word the Son of man is called by many names, two in particular is that of Healer and Physician, it is those names we call for healing Forrest. Also to bring comfort and courage in giving strength to the Johnson Family. Amen
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers daily.
My friend Linda Mott informed me of this tragedy a few weeks ago. I have prayed for all of you and will continue to do so. Your daughters are beautiful and I know they will bring joy and hope to you. Ask God to shower blessings on you and I will do the same. God bless you all.
You'll be in my prayers as long as they're needed. God can do all things.
We are praying for you and your family. Romans 8:28 says "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose. God loves you and your family very much and He knows that you love Him. He also knows you better than anyone and this has not caught Him by surprise. Keep Trusting the Lord. Congratulations on the new baby!! The Comer Family
May our gracious Lord lay His hands of healing and good health on you, Forrest. And may He grant strength, peace and hope to your family. I worship at ClearBranch Methodist in B'ham and have put you on our e-mail prayer chain. I am praying for you. (friend of Delia Brand)
I knew Forrest at AU, as I am good friends with a bunch of those Camden boys. I was at the Bama game with Al Gibbs when he got the call and I've been praying for Forrest ever since. I told Al as he was leaving the football game that Forrest was gonna make it. You have plenty of prayers coming your way!!!!! God Bless!
I am Alex Brand's sister and have heard alot about your family. We are praying for you and your family and wish you all the best. Just know there are miracles every minute. Just believe. I have five girls of my own and they pray for you each night. ( I believe God answers childrens prayers). Please let us know if we can do anything for you or your family. Prayers for you all, Carla Eltz
You are in our thoughts and prayers! We stay updated on your progress daily. Just remember-With God all things are possible!!
Hi- My family has been praying for Forrest and his family! We will continue to remember you daily in our prayers. Karen, John and Jack Franks
Forrest & all the Johnson Family. I think about all of you every day & pray that each one will be better. I love every one of you & I wish there was something I could do to help. I do know that prayers are answered and I do this every day & night. Love to all the family Roy Lee
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
I am one of Mrs. Julie Smith's students. Our class has been praying for you and your family.
Forrest- William has been keeping me posted on your condition. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You're gonna pull through this.
Loving Father I come to you today asking that Forrest's blood oxygen levels continue to rise & that the tube that is inserted does not fail. I pray that all of his family feel Your presence & Your loving arms around them. Please give the doctors that are caring for him the knowledge & wisdom they need. Amen Mandy & Billie please know that there are so many people that have never met you or your son but that love all of you & are diligently praying for all of you. In Christ, Linda I am so thankful for this site.
Forrest, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We hope you get well soon.
We think of you and pray for you each and every day. God bless you and your family.
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU EVERY DAY. SURE WAS GLAD TO LEARN OF THE WEBLINK.
My families thoughts and prayers are with each of you through this difficult time. I am a friend of Josie Venables and have been thinking of you all.
Forrest, I know my visit this summer in the real hospital was not to good for either of us but visiting this prayer hospital that you are in is awesome, and I know it has the #1 doctor ever. You are in good hands!!
My prayers are with you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Johnson Family.
Hi, I am a friend and co-worker of Claire Koon. I just want to say that my family has experienced a situation that proves (if there were any doubt) that the power of prayer works miracles. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this tragic time that your family is going through. God Bless.
Forrest, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers everyday. We love you all.
I just wanted to let you know that I think of you and pray for you everyday. I know Forrest will be home soon with his beautiful family!
You are in our prayers and in our thoughts! God Bless You and your entire family!
We're friends of Lynn and Drulah. Have known Billy since the 60's. To Billy,Mandy and all the family,you and Forrest are in our thoughts and prayers.
I check the website daily; although, I might not always write a comment. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
I worked with Ed Reeves......I had a daughter that had 'cancer' when she was 2 yrs old. Through the email we created a prayer list much like this where I update people frequently on your specific prayer needs as we fought this battle. Praise GOD for prayer and the POWER IN PRAYER. Ed knows this as well ....... he called me last week to add Forrest and his family to Carty's list.......I can not begin to tell you how many people are praying for Carty and now Forrest as well. Do not lose hope.... our God is a God of forever hope.... keep the faith.........Hebrews 11:1 reminds of what faith is. See Ed for the update I sent on for Forrest and I pray the words will be encouragement for your heart/soul. I truly feel they are not my words, but my prayer is always that those who read them will hear and feel the presence of the Lord. God Bless......you are in my prayers daily!!!!! Actually, I am going to try and copy it to this....if not, Ed has it. ............................... November 26, 2002 Happy Thanksgiving!!!!! It’s been over a month since my last update. You know, I ask myself and the Lord…..do I continue this? Do I stop, if so, when? Who is to say, folks are tired perhaps even bored with our news? I know I have wanted to get on this computer for weeks now, and I battle with, is this what/how you want to use me Lord? Then I receive a phone call yesterday from a friend I use to work with, he and his family were also prayer warriors for Carty [see he receives these emails as well], but yesterday instead of calling to simply say ‘hello, which he will do once in a blue moon to check on Carty and last we spoke it was to share he will soon be a daddy for the second time. But yesterday he wanted me to place a friend of his [a friend who is like a brother on this prayer list]. Lord, I was so humbled that he knew your people were faithful to ask me to place his dear friend and his family on Your list oh Lord. My friend’s name is Ed; and his friend is Forrest Johnson. Forrest was in a bad car wreck some weeks back ----made it through that horrible ordeal [miracle from above] and a week or so later he started feeling really bad. Finally he was diagnosed with a fatal condition ARD’s [acute respiratory distress syndrome]. Forrest is 33, now at UAB on life support and his wife just had their second child last Friday. They now are blessed with two precious little girls [under the age of 4]. I have misplaced my notes [think they are at work] from Ed with the family’s names…I know his wife is from Columbus. Either way, the Lord knows who they are………let us be faithful and lift them up to Him in prayer and for complete healing for Forrest. And pray for Ed and Christy…this must be a hard time for them as well. They just celebrated their new blessing 6 weeks ago when their daughter was born. I praise God for this family (Forrest) and their faith [Ed says their faith is GREAT], and praise God for Ed----knowing and believing there is power in prayer and seeking it. We know that we place our hope in God, even when there is no hope …we are so reminded in Hebrews 11:1 Faith is the substance of things hoped for and evidence of things not seen. So when Ed called me to ask for you to pray for his friend, who is like a brother-----I knew my answer from the Lord was to send this email. The Lord will make it clear to me and you when this is finished. I truly believe He has brought us together for a reason. I want to say somewhere in the Bible there is a verse about ‘everything has it’s season’, and I know this JOURNAL [now 95+pages since we began our journey in October 2000] has its. However, where people are concerned [especially friends and believers------I truly believe the Lord brings us together for a purpose to stand with each other in times of need, but also in times of joy and THANKSGIVING. Some of you I have never met, but I know one day when we are in Heaven I will meet you then J And what a THANKSGIVING THAT WILL BE!!! To share with you an update of where we have been… a lot has been going on in our lives. God is really showing His direction and setting us on a peaceful and clear path [that is such an AWESOME place to be]. And in those areas of unknown, it is also exciting to not hold on to the control, but again… turn it over to Him knowing His way will be the right way, but mostly it will be the BEST way. Even when the eyes of the world says different…..we must remember, we do not look at life through the eyes of this world, but with/through our heavenly Father. It is like our children, who/how do you want them to see the world…….through the eyes of someone in the world or hopefully through the eyes of you, their parent [earthly godly Father/Mother]. For example, recently the world and circumstances around me kept throwing out these words in regards to Carty and her behavior as being different… then I kept hearing words like different types of autism or autistic traits. And I began asking, “Lord, are you telling me this? Opening these doors, wanting me to go in?” I did not want to have my head in the sand, yet I wanted to know that as an earthly god fearing parent---I was doing everything that the Lord would desire for me to do for my child. After all, Carty has been through sooooo much. So Mike and I discussed it, prayed about it and had a peace to discuss with Dr. Triolio if Carty showed any signs of autism??? Yet, we were not going to place our faith in his hands. We knew the Lord was controlling everything. Remember, we took Carty to Dr. Triolio when she was going through chemo [so he knew her history, etc.]…the entire ordeal seemed to traumatized her so, that we wanted to discuss with him---if we were doing everything in our power to make her environment as comfortable as could be expected [considering we were in/at the hospital weekly to be stuck and the shots every other week, plus blood transfusion…..you remember]. Through the power of prayer the Lord got us through those days/weeks. Praise God Triolio did not see any traits of the A word. And I must admit I went in to see him thinking, ‘ok he will get atleast 6-10 visits out of this….stretch it out for all it is worth’. Please know I am not anti-doctor------but I was preparing myself. After speaking with him, he really gained a lot of respect in my eyes and I felt such a peace about the entire ordeal. Plus, the fact he too has a child that had cancer------so he can relate more so than perhaps someone who can not. I really respect this doctor and not just because he does not feel Carty has autism. Grant it, Carty does have some speech delay….there are things she does that are above a 4 year old level in her speech classes, yet there are those things she is more like a 2 year old. Dr. Triolio reminded us once again, finding out about cancer at such a critical developmental time in her life [2-3year] is definitely a factor. Plus, Carty did have a very difficult protocol. I must remember to always know and stand on what I believe the Lord revealed to me from HIM when Carty was only 9-10 months old… when I broke down in tears as she laid in my arms…..I know now more about what those words/tears mean [“Carty, I can’t explain this, but God has such an awesome calling on your life.”] …..yet I also know I must place my trust, hope and faith in God who prepared me then for now and the years ahead. I pray over my children nightly…and many times more often than not, I anoint them as they sleep so peaceful with some holy anointing oil one of Carty’s prayer warriors gave me. I know it is a symbol, but a symbol of His very presence and touch on their precious bodies. God speaks of anointing often in the Bible, not just for sickness, but battle. And living in this world, we must prepare daily. Truly placing the armor of the Lord on daily. Ephesians 6:10-18. AFLAC Cancer Center did a calendar as a fundraiser for the children’s center and Carty was asked to participate. We had the opportunity to go up a couple of weeks ago [actually 1-day before her first treatment November 14, 2000-hard to believe that has been two years]. I want you to know it was June the last time we were at Egleston and Carty knew when we got on Clifton Road where she was… and what a death grip she had on Mommy when we got out of the garage. Praise God we were a little late and the clapping was going on when we walked in to the AFLAC Cancer Center. Dan Amos and Kathelen Spencer had begun giving out the children’s art work ‘framed’ for them to keep. Carty’s masterpiece will now hang on our wall as a reminder of God’s wonderful miracle HE PERFORMED within her and His wonderful gift of her. We were also reminded how blessed we are. There are always the happy stories, but in return you hear the ones that break your heart [yet, I know I truly don’t know the meaning of how that must feel and pray I never do]. One family received a special frame/portrait of their precious child that had fought the battle, and left their family behind. I can’t say this child lost, because if we know the Lord………we never lose the battle!!! For Christ has already fought the fight for us. And HE WON!!!!!!!! I often say, ‘there have been so many blessing that have come out of this ordeal’. The testing of my faith, the mere fact, I can’t go back to the way I was [not that I/it was bad, God has shown me soooo much………yet, I still feel like I am such a babe in Christ---------ohhhh how there is still so much more to learn from Him]. I feel sometimes He has given me so much, yet I know, it is only a glimpse. Then I think, folks probably say, ‘yea, that is easy for you to say…you have your child.’ And that is true, I don’t know what I would be saying to you now if I didn’t have Carty or Mary-Frances. I can only hope that in my deepest of hurt and pain, I would see more of Jesus. There is a book I love……… Just Give Me Jesus, by Ann Graham Lotz. She so beautifully describes and shares her experiences of desiring and receiving more of Christ. Is it possible? YES! YES! YES! Someone I met through Carty’s experience that has been such a blessing to me, Jami Guinn. Jami, Jeff and their family just celebrated Levi’s first birthday [November 13] since he went to heaven. They have a website [www.leviguinn.org] they dedicate to their little man “Levi”, but ole how it is such a dedication to the Lord as well. This family had such faith like you would not believe, yet in the midst of this pain, they are finding there is still more Christ to fill their soul………where could they put Him, but He will find a place within your heart of hearts and soul of souls to give you comfort, thirst for more of Him. My desire is to have that desire to have more of Him without having to have the pain and loss of a love one…….is it possible………….I believe it is………God wants us to comfort and be there for one another. In that He desires for us to feel their pain, cry when they cry, laugh when they rejoice [I know there is a scripture that sums this]. Then let us oh Lord lift those in prayer tonight as though they were our own. Let us see, feel, touch, smell, know more of you and your very presence with us. We can have this by allowing you to flow through us, which in return draws others to you. I was so reminded last week when a precious lady spoke to our ladies ministry at church on the covenant God we serve. Think of a covenant between a husband and wife…….they are to become one. Feel each others pain, joy, fear, etc…. they can only do this when they are both in communion with the Lord as their foundation. Can this not also apply with believers. No, we are not the one like husband/wife with God as the foundation. But as believers we still have the same foundation of Christ to stand on. And as we encourage, pray and draw near to our brothers/sisters in Christ, we can feel their pain and share in their joys and experience Christ more fully. When we draw near to our other brother’s and sisters in Christ through prayer, encouragement, support, unity……..we will draw nearer to the Lord as well. Yes, there are some of us that God allows to walk through the battles of this world [notice I said ‘through’], but we still need our sisters and brothers to draw near and desire to see/feel/know more of Jesus and the God we are in covenant with for eternity. I am reading the book by Lisa Beamer ‘Let’s Roll’ ------- what an inspiration and a testimony of God’s grace, strength, courage, and hope. As Jami put it so beautiful in one of her latest updates; …. This is the way I look at it: God is good, He is in full control, He is and was not surprised by that brain tumor and Levi's death. And if I believe that I must believe that Levi was never intended to live past December 20th 2001. God had strong intentions in Levi's death and its timing. To go back to things the way we were would be to spit in God's face. He meant for it to rock our world, for us to think more eternally, to live more recklessly abandoned to His ways, wherever they may take us... I want to get all that HE intended for us in this heartbreak. "The grapes must be crushed to become wine" and we have truly been crushed, to go back to a "grape" just will not do. To do so would dishonor God and undercut the depth of love we have for Levi. I like that verse in Ephesians 5:15; it works well in my heart, "Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity... sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.(vs. 19) I want to be careful, very, very careful how I live now. Everything is different now, as it should be. There are some good things that HE is doing in me now. I am less likely to sweat the small stuff, I love more deeply, I have a deeper "place" for people who are hurting. I waste less time being busy and use more time being still. I don't rush, rush, rush to be what other people think I should be, I'd rather stay home, curl up on the couch with my children and touch them, hold them, scratch backs because I can for today, tomorrow they might not be here... I have a really cool thing going on inside me these days too: I want to know God, the real God. Not a "churchy" God. Not the God I used to know because after the last 10 months of searching for Him and the truth of His character I have discovered that everything I thought of him was a "shortshot." I feel as if I am at the beginning of a really great adventure. HE is a treasure just waiting to be discovered but like all hidden treasure it must be wanted, it can't be stumbled upon.... And you know the most exciting thing about folks like Jami, and the Lisa Beamer’s of the world…..God has only begun to show Himself to them, through them, and to/through us as well…if we allow Him. Be faithful. And know… Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. [He is the groom, we are the bride]. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. John 14:1-3 And a scripture that can be hard to live out in our world today, but remember we are not to be in the world, therefore through Christ, we can do all things. He gave us a new commandment, “That you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34 And as we show our love for others, we will be showing God’s love through us, plus we will experience and see more of God. Remembering the covenant He has made with us………He will never leave us or forsake us…………and He is coming back for us!!! I love you, Jenn Those we are lifting up in prayer and praise: Forrest Johnson [ARD’s] Helen Bowden [cancer free-remission] Ann Krout [cancer free-remission] Stephen Swinehart [cancer free-remission] Gus Evans[cancer remission, pray for his strength] Bobby Flournoy [just diagnosed with cancer] Kirkland Scout [seeing some great signs in the tumor size/growth…praying it is destroyed] Carty [continue for God to do miracles that only He can receive credit for in her speech, development and continued healing]
Your family remains in our thoughts and prayers daily. Call if you need anything.
It's obvious from this guestbook how many lives Forrest has touched. You have a vast network of prayers going out for you. From our family and the Harrigan Lumber family, good luck and God Bless.
Our prayers are with you.
We just wanted you to know that all of you have been and will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Mr. Billy, "Miss" Mandy, Jodi, Taylor, Lange, and Amanda; Please know that you are in my prayers and if there is anything that I can do please feel free to call on me. Thinking of you everyday and praying for Forrest a quick recovery.
Forrest, I have always looked up to you. I still watch films of you when your class played football, to see how much effort you gave and the heart you put into it. You keep that up and you will pull through this. Nothing gave me a greater pride than the night I wore your number on the back of my helmet at Marengo.I will continue to pray everyday for Forrest's recovery. Get Well Soon Forrest.
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