Shawn’s Lungs Are Failing

Shawn’s lungs are failing.  He is getting oxygen but he is not able to breathe off enough carbon dioxide.  The doctors have put him on a BPAP machine to help him breathe.   But, they are not optimistic that he can recover from this.  His lungs are just too weak.

“Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.”





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  1. jnuss611July 5, 2019 at 3:50 PM

    We have been praying as a family every night for this young man. Please know we will continue.

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  2. UnknownJuly 5, 2019 at 3:58 PM

    Prayers for the whole family. Love you

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  3. bacon FamilyJuly 5, 2019 at 5:31 PM

    Sending many prayers your way!! - Dianna and Abi Backn

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  4. MindyJuly 5, 2019 at 5:31 PM

    Praying without ceasing for Shawn, Jr and for God to hold you both as you walk this path with him. Love you sweet friend! —Mindy

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  5. KhartJuly 6, 2019 at 11:01 AM

    Praying the scripture above that God breathe new life into this young man!

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  6. mickeyJuly 6, 2019 at 4:34 PM

    "He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater,
    He sendeth more strength when the labors increase;
    To added affliction He addeth His mercy,
    To multiplied trials His multiplied peace.

    When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
    When our strength has failed ere the day is half done;
    When we reach the end of our hoarded resources,
    Our Father's full giving is only begun.

    His love has no limit, His grace has no measure,
    His pow'r has no boundary known unto men;
    For out of His infinite riches in Jesus,
    He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again."

    May the Lord cover Shawn and the Helms family with His Love and His Grace!

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  7. Lesiuk'sJuly 7, 2019 at 12:42 PM

    We are praying for your family.

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  8. UnknownJuly 7, 2019 at 8:55 PM

    My heart is heavy in my prayers for Shawn...praying for God's touch of love and mercy. Prayers for the entire family. I don't know you personally but through Leslie Wilson have come to know about you and Shawn...my prayers have been with you through this great difficulty and will continue .

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