Posted on 08/06/2007 1:57:21 PM PDT by Albion Wilde
The family of U.S. Marine Sgt. Samuel Nichols is urgently requesting prayer support as they surround Sam, age 23, at Bethesda Naval Hospital. He is in a coma after having suffered a brain injury due to an IED on a mined road in Iraq. The explosion killed three of his men.
Sgt. Nichols was so gravely injured that when he arrived at Bethesda last week, doctors initially held out little hope; but his family began praying immediately and are seeing improvements and hopeful signs this week.
Sgt Nichols' family are believing Christians who are in prayer constantly over him, believing in the Word of God and His promises. Many offers of prayer have reached them; that being the case, all of you who want to join this thread will be a part of a widespread prayer covering for this young man, his loving wife, Erin, his parents and extended family.
He is considered a top-notch Marine. The very name Samuel Nichols is the same as the first Commander of the Marine Corps. This was his third deployment to Iraq. One of his former commanders who is now in DC has stopped by to look in on him. Also last week, a Lieutenant General who is second in command of the Marine Corps came by to award the Purple Heart.
A friend of a friend of his family contacted a member of the DC Chapter whose son had undergone a miraculous recovery from a coma. She forwarded this request to us FReepers for prayer support for Sgt. Nichols, having experienced first-hand the awesome prayer energy that surrounded her son as he fought back to recovery.
prayers for Sam and Erin Nichols and their families.
I can never get too many pings to this thread..Prayers up.
He is in my prayers Albion.
Holy Father,
Help us not to set human limits upon You in our own hearts, for Your power, Your goodness, Your greatness, and Your love are beyond all that we are able to comprehend. We confess that we serve the God of all creation, for whom nothing is too difficult. Hide Sam under the shelter of Your wings until these calamities have passed by. May the spirit of restoration, renewal, and healing strengthen his body, and may his family be amazed at who you are. May all Your purposes be fulfilled and may glory and honor be brought to You throughout Sam's life. In the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Prayers going up.
For your son, for you, for all who love him, my prayers continue.
Endotracheal tube has been removed! Fabulous news!
Thank you, dear sweet Lord!
Wonderful news that his endotracheal tube has been removed as he is breathing strongly on his own!
Thank you for continued prayers, dear sister in Christ!
I have no words of thanks that are sufficient.
No need thank us for prayers, it is our honor to pray for your son, and for those who love him.
Joining in prayer for Sam and his family and AMEN to your prayer.
BUMP
The Lord Bless and Protect your Son. We appreciate his service as well as the service of all our soldiers. We also appreciate the sacrifices of their loved ones. The Lord Bless their families too, in Jesus Name, RM
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Great news! Thanks for the update.
Is it possible to get a mailing address for Sam Nichols?
Carolyn
Continuing to pray
Thank you for the update on Sgt Nichols, and continued prayers for a full recovery from his injuries.
Thanks for the ping.
FReeper Prayers for this family.
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