Updates on James Armstead (June's Daddy): Supportive Emails, Text Messages & SMS from God

These are just a few of the emails & text messages I, personally, have received. Maybe I can find out from my mom who all have sent cards, gifts and etc. and publicly thank you.

5/13/10
Am praying even now 4 u
Stephanie

What hospital is he at? Im praying for him, ive call u n the house, hes like a dad to me as well n hes strong hes going to be okay!! Please keep me posted
Ieisha

June we're praying for your dad and the family. Let me know if you need me to do anything ( no matter what it is)
Dacia

Praying for you and your dad. God is in control. , love you sister June.
Victoria

Ok, stay encouraged and remember the Lords plan for Uncle James & family is flawless. Love you all! Tell auntie
Damia

Thank u for update was just composing a text to u. I snsed the Lord saying he still has work but that He and James r in conference. I will let Joe know.
Leona

ok. We know he is healed in Jesus Name.
LaDonna

Lord have mercy, well I love you guys and hang in there I know it's hard
LaCarla

We praying sis june god bless you and your family thanks you for let me know he was a blessing to me. Your dad is a strong man. There are angels at your dad side i can feel it here
I know that god got his hand on him did god show you some in the past. Think on how your dad can to your shop to get a hair cut and he will talk to you. you have been by his side he loved the times you and he had. Hope you got some sleep may the lord bless you and shine his love in you and your family. Thanks jesus he is with you and your family
Debra

Be at peace. God is with you. My prayers are with your mom also. Father right now we come to you in Jesus name asking you right now for nothing more than the power of your name that is above every other. have mercy on us lord. Lord for our flesh is fragile and we look to you to keep us. I speak peace to the heart of my sister and her loved ones-hold her from your place we can only Dream of-in your most holy name we thank you. Amen
Stephanie

Oh Father I plead the blood and I ask that you move on behalf of Dad Armstead, God please have your way. I rebuke an bind the enemy in Jesus name and I pray for full restoration in JESUS NAME! Sis June, I pray that the Holy Spirit comforts you and you lean on Him in during this time. Love you. Cast all your cares on Him for He careth for you.
Victoria

U r n my prayers. No worries. God is n Total Control.
Lois

June- I'm so sorry to hear about you dad. You & the family are in my prayers! Pls keep me posted on his condition. Stay strong. _
Sheemah

Omg June my prayers are with you and your family! Let me know is it anything you need me to do! I am so sorry! Just try to get some rest! Call me tomarrow I am hear if you need me! Love you! Try to get some sleep!
Paulet

How can I support u other than prayer? I feel so helpless...I've been praying for u & family evertime it crossed my heart
Utuma

Oh Sis June. Im praying for you, I love you. God is in control. FATHER BLESS DAD ARMSTEAD, PROTECT HIM GOD, GUIDE THE DOCTORS HANDS. THANK YOU LORD THAT BY YOUR STRIPES WE ARE HEALED, HAVE YOUR WAY IN DAD ARMSTEAD’s life, in Jesus name, amen!
Victoria

05/14/10
That peace and strenght and healing be given to all... amen
Felicia

We are praying for you Sis June and family you have the power of God ,
Sis debra and Family

June logged on to the Blog and was glad read of the good news. Prayers continue, as always, for all of you. Much love, In God we tust.
Rose

June I'm so sorry 2 hear bout ur dad. All of u r n my prayers!
Neise

June, if you/mom need anything, give me a call. Mom says she is praying for you guys.
Dacia

yes pls do im praying! i love yall June!
Brandi

SO TO HEAR OF ALL THAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH YOU WILL HAVE MY PRAY AS LONG AS YOU MEED THEM AND WHAT ELSE I CAN DO LET ME KNOW
Rutha

I know this is hard but he is still here and he is geting the rest that he needs
Geannie

Keep trusting in God and love for us even when all hope is gone becuz he is Our hope & strength.
Utuma

Praise the lord. Talk to him-tell him how much you love him and need him when you go in. I believe the lord is speaking to him throughout you are standing on a rock-a pure rock. things around you may crumble but you will not. thus saith the lord.
Stephanie

Yes, I've been checking the blog every couple of days. This morning, I remembered that one of the entries mentioned the doom-and-gloom nature of the physicians' reports. I asked God to 1) place someone who is saved on the medical team--nurse, doctor, therapist, specialist; and 2) would He please consider placing an angel on the medical team. Not that either of these folks would be obvious about their presence. Just that they be there, as part of the health care team, to counter the naysayers.
Don't expect any conspicuous signs and wonders, no harps and choruses, no rainbows and halos, etc., to cause these individuals to identify themselves, but if you happen to notice certain signs...
Regards,
Lizette

June,
Of course you know that your father is in Our Father's hand. Your prayers are heard and answered.
Rose

father in the name of jesus we stand in the gap and pray for this great family of god whom is always on the battlefield for others. We ask right now lord that you would comfort, strengthern and assure them with your peace love and grace. Lord restore the head of their family father give him a new testimony to share about your goodness and grace your restoration power and how you call man from the dead like lazerus we thank you lord amen.
LaWanda

I am praying and will pray. He will carry us in His bosom.
Charlene

June,
My prayers are with you and your family. May the good Lord shine upon you and yours and restore your dad to abundant health and joy. Praise God!!
In prayer,
Alecia

Of course my prayers go out for James' healing and recovery and for strength to the family. I have also asked for the Armstead family to be put on my church's intercessory prayer list.
Marcia
San Diego cousin

June, you and your family are in my prayers. I know God is a healer. About a year ago my daddy was hospitalized. He was in the hospital on and off for about a total of 60 days. He has had a wonderful recovery and is doing so much better thanks to the goodness of the Lord. Be assured that God is in control and working all things out for our good. To God be the glory!
I am praying for your daddy and all of the caregivers that he encounters. I am also praying for you and your family.
Donna Marie

June - I will keep your father and your family in my prayers. – Carmen

Dear June ,
Holding you and the family up in prayer and believing with you for your Father's total healing and restoration.
Sabrina

June--I have just said a prayer for your father, your family, and the medical team, according to John 14:13-14 and John 16:23, and in the Name of My Lord and Savior Christ Jesus. Please, please keep us posted.
Regards,
Lizette

Sending sincere prayers for your father and my thoughts are with you and your family, June. Do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of even the slightest assistance.
Rollanda

June,
My prayers are with you at this time. I am praying and believing in healing for your Dad and comfort for you and your family. God promises to never leave us or forsake us so I know He is holding you right now.
I understand that our Saturday appt. will be rescheduled.
Blessings,
Yvonne

will do, I pray all will go well for you and your family.
Diane

It's an honor to be asked. Consider it done. I'll also call Lois just in case she doesn't know yet.
Kimberly

June:
I will put your Dad's name up for prayer at prayer meeting. We all have these times when we must be strong and lean on our faith to sustain us.
God Bless you and your family!
Millie

June,
My prayers are going out for your father's recovery. I am also praying for you and your entire family.
Love and hugs to all of you.
Helene

Hi June,
Prayers are on their way for your Father, and your family.
Love,
Susan

I pray for your father, fear you not, just BELIEVE!!!
Borko

Good Morning , just wanted to let you know that we and thre prayer wars will keep your father in prayer as well as your your family and just know the Lord love us and he will come and see about us , all is welll God bless
Sis.Betty

My Dear June,
We will hold your family close in out hearts\ and pray for all of you, especially your Dad...Be strong, you are loved
Karen

June,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Hope he recovers. My prayers are with you and your family.
Regards,
Jo

June,
I am sorry to hear the news about your father. Of course, I will lift him before the throne of Jesus and ask for protection and healing.....wisdom for the doctors, as they treat him, and peace and comfort for you and your family. May you feel the prayers of the saints and the presence of the Lord.
In Him,
Linda

So sorry to hear of this :(
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kia

Good morning,
I am praying right now; Father in the name of your son Jesus we are praying for a complete healing and recovery for June's Father. We are asking for peace of mind for the family, so they that may rest in your loving arms.
This I ask in Jesus name Amen. I surrender all to you!
God bless you all,
Minister Lisa

Of course, June. Your father and your family are in my prayers.
Love,
Viva

Dear June,
Thank you so much for your response. After receiving the email about your father, I didn't expect to hear from you as I'm sure his health situation is taking up much of your time and focus. I have been praying for him throughout the day and will continue to send you all light.
Stay strong and take care,
Andrea

I'm saddened by the news June. Hang in there. We're thinking about you.
-Nick

Hello June - Just want you to know that I prayed for your father before you requested and will continue to pray for him and that he experiences a speedy recovery: All mighty Father in Heaven - if it be your will - please touch and heal June's father. Bring him to complete healing stronger than he was before. I pray that June's father know you personally and that you are his Lord and Savior. Please Lord, if you will, touch June's father with your mightly hands of healing power and allow her father to remain with his family. In your Son - JESUS name, I pray this prayer. Amen
Dyane

June,
Your father, you and your family are in my prayers.
Pearl

Dear June,
I received the Prayer Request for your Dad; and of course I will pray for him as well as you and your family.
In Jesus Name,
Dawn

Hi June,
I am so sorry to hear about your father and I just stopped and said a prayer for him father and your family.
I will keep you and your family in prayer.
God Bless and take care!
Madonna

June, I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you yet. Just wanted to let you know my heart goes out to you and your family. God is a healer, comforter, and a keeper and he never fails. Your dad will be fine.
Trina

Im sorry that your father is ill. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Love u June!
Melinda

Your father is in my prayers
Lorraine

Dear June,
I received the Prayer Request for your Dad; and of course I will pray for him as well as you and your family.
In Jesus Name,
Dawn

Oh, it is a privilege to lift up your family in prayer.
Blessings,
Linda

You're welcome. How are you? I can feel the Power of the Lord working in your situation. He will carry you through this.
Kimberly

I pray for your father and we know that our father is a healer,I will come in agreement with you and your family ,be bless
Jada

Good morning! I spoke with marna briefly yesterday to check in and get info for camille's dad! I have been pleading the blood of jesus since I heard. I love u and ur family dearly and u are all in my prayers! God bless!
Alicia

Good morning June,
Keeping your dad & family in prayer. Please keep us updated.
Christine

05/15/10
Hey June, I did in fact hear about your dad. I will keep you all in my prayers o.k.
Tasha

This is one of the random text messages I receive daily on my cell phone. The funny thing about this is up until that day which was the 15th, I had not prayed anything specific for my dad. I think I was still somewhat in shock. I really was not sure what God's will was during this time. At any rate, I was awken with this text message at 6 am, May 15th two days after his heart attack while still in a comatose state. As soon as I read it, I jumped up and started yelling out to God EVERYTHING my brain could possible think of that I wanted for my dad! Lol! Ya know, it is sooooo funny because God always texts me. Hahahaha! I have many hilarious stories of what I call "GOD Texting June" incidents. The Lord is funny to me, because I always say, "Lord, NO ONE would believe me if I told them this story!...or that YOU really do this." Shrugging shoulders...maybe each time it is just something between He and I. Lol! Who knows?? :-) Well, below is the text I received:

biblesms: Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.
John 16:24

God bless you my sis in the lord hold on
Ok my rich friend i know its not easy but god will help you and your family
Can you tell dad i love him and he got to make some more spice he make for me
Debra

How is everything?? I pray for a victorious report in the Lord
Utuma

05/16/10
This is another random text message. Now of course this is around the time, the neurologists were telling my family that Daddy was basically going to be "a vegetable."

biblesms: Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God."
Mark 10:27

Hi June, we wanted to let you know that we're still praying and keeping the faith.
Dacia

Yes WE DO, HE IS HEALED, WITH FULL RECOVERY OF MENTAL FACULTIES, PHYSICAL FACULTIES, AND EVEN YOUTH 2 B RESTORED! O SHEPHERD OF ISRAEL, SHINE FORTH!
Stephanie

Hey June, I need to get more specific in my prayer for Mr. Armstead and I don't want to assume. So, what needs to be targeted? Heart, breathing, nerves, etc. 
LaDonna

All of the above!!!! They are concerned for his mental and physical capabilities...trying to take him off of everything (machine and meds)
June

05/17/10
God bless you and you take care of your dad when he get out
Powerful testimony god be the glory
Debra

How you guys doing, I'm feel so bad this is happening, and you always been a good friend since I met you as well as ur family, I love you guys and yall can make it
LaCarla

Isn't cool the type of scriptures that were coming in each day? Okay, so this is when Daddy still had not awaken. Jean, Stanley and Nick were headed to Californina during that time. We were trying not to get discouraged, but hanging in there. It was hard.

FRM:BIBLE-SMS.COM
SUBJ:Jeremiah 32:27
MSG: I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?

Hey, Auntie Opal, June and Marna: I've been thinking and praying 4 u. Jean& Damia have been giving me updates. I will continue 2By faith, keep u guys uplifted. La'Tonya when he starts talking again, tell him his niece "Shane" aka La'Tonya. Loves him :)!

Sorry it has taken me so long to reply. I haven't been on my email in a while.
Of course, I will keep your father in my prayers...The Infinite power and love of God is present in all circumstances.
Luverne

June,
I just want to send you a hug this morning. We have been thinking and praying for you all weekend.
Regards
Karen

05/18/10
Dear June,
I hope you are doing ok... I just saw the email about your dad. I am thinking and sending good thoughts your way....
Take Care...
Elizabeth

Hello June,
Yes, I will continue to pray for your family. Be encouraged!
Sandra

This is the day, the Lord finally spoke to us. He told us the plans He specifically had for my dad and our family's future. It was kinda cool! Notnhing like a hearing God talking to you personally in regards to your particular dilemma or situation. Maybe I will get a chance to type up what was said exactly. I will ask God and see if He wants me to post it though. ;-) This was the day, I think doctors called my mom to find out about "directives" concerning my dad. It was a rough day...until God spoke with us. But here is another text message I received that day:

KDYA_1190_AM: Romans 5:3 - We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.

05/19/10
Dear June and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you everyday to heal your father and the entire family.
I am sending love and hugs to all of you.
Helene

To all of you (Armsteads)
We are returning home and will arrive early morning Thursday. God is truly in control and has covered James with his healing power. We continue to lift him and YOU up in prayer.
Willie and I will see you sometime Friday.
God's Blessings,
Willie & Becky

Dear June;
How sorry I was to hear about your Dad. My recommended Trichologist Angela in Baltimore just informed me her mothers in the hospital. My God be with the both of you!
Rodney Barnett

Dear Fellow Christian,
I will certainly remember your father in my prayers and stand with you in faith for his healing. Father honors his word and promises to heal. Amen.
Thanks
Makis

Dear June,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Myself and the team at Saleema International will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Warmest Regards,
Saleema

We choose to trust Our Lord! This is during the time, we each had to get back to our indivdual businesses. We were trying to figure out our schedules, household responsibilities, organizing paperwork and bills, looking for where my daddy put things, trying to find other things, praying about what was needed for the extra medical demands, etc. It was unbelievable and overwhelming! But we settled our minds and decided not to stress but trust The Lord over EVERYTHING. This will be a powerful testimony to all. God be it unto the Armstead Family according to YOUR will. Amen!!! This text came that afternoon:

KDYA_1190_AM: Psalm 20:1 - May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob defend you...

05/21/10
I am sorry to hear about your father, June, and wish you and him and your family healing and strength.
We'll keep you posted, and please let us know how you are, too.
Marian

Hi June,
I hope you, your dad and the rest of your family are well. May God continue to bless and be with you all.
Thanks,
Alecia

05/22/10
Yeah...we definately have been doing this. That's for sure!

biblesms: My heart says of you, "Seek his face!" Your face, LORD, I will seek.
Psalm 27:8

05/23/10: Nothing in particular that day. Just a Sunday to rest, relax and bask in the God's presence.

05/24/10
Hello June - just checking to see if all of our prayers were a success for your dad's temporary situation? How is your dad? Please let me know - I'll continue to keep you and your family in my daily prayers.
May GOD Bless you and yours,
Dyane

Morning June, glad to hear your dad is doing well. I will
continue to pray for you and your family. I have decided and am ready to
schedule my appt now. Please give me a call at your convenience. Thank in
advance, God Bless
Trina

Another 6:00 am text message:

FRM:BIBLE-SMS.COM
SUBJ: Psalm 125:1
MSG: Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever.

05/25/10
I will always keep you and your family in my daily prayer - those doctors may not know where the bleeding is coming from but our Doctor in Heaven knows - I will stand in agreement with you and other members in your family that GOD will supernaturally heal your dad - "Father I pray that June's dad is supernaturally healed - however you want to heal her dad Father - let her dad be healed. Let him be stronger than he was before he went in the hospital. Let his family's faith increase in you. Let your will be done Father." Amen
Again, I will continue to pray for his total healing, in my daily prayers. I'll ask my Pastor to pray for him as well.
Stay strong,
Dyane

Subject: A Prayer for You and Your Family

You never know when God is going to bless you!!
Good things happen when you least expect them to !!!!
Dear Lord, I thank You for this day,
I thank You for my being able to see and to hear this morning.

I'm blessed because You are a forgiving
God and an understanding God.

You have done so much for me and You keep on blessing me.

Forgive me this day for everything I have done, said or thought
that was not pleasing to you.
I ask now for Your forgiveness. Please keep me safe
from all danger and harm. Help me to start this
day with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude. Let
me make the best of each and every day to clear my
mind so that I can hear from You. Please broaden
my mind that I can accept all things.
Let me not whine and whimper over things I have
no control over. And give the best response when
I'm pushed beyond my limits.
I know that when I can't pray, You listen to my
heart. Continue to use me to do Your will.
Continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others.

Keep me strong that I may help the weak...
Keep me uplifted that I may
have words of encouragement for others.
I pray for those that are lost and can't find their way.
I pray for those that are misjudged and misunderstood.
I pray for those who don't know You intimately.
I pray for those that will delete this without sharing it with others.
I pray for those that don't believe.
But I thank you that I believe that God changes people and God changes things.

I pray for all my sisters
and brothers. For each and every family member in
their households. I pray for peace , love and joy in
their homes that they are out of debt and all their needs
are met. I pray that every eye that reads this knows
there is no problem, circumstance, or situation greater than God.

Every battle is in Your hands for You to fight.
I pray that these words be received into the hearts of
every eye that sees it.

God Bless!!!!!!!!!!!

In heaven it's already done, the ONLY hard part is waiting for the manifestation. GOD is in complete in control. Will pray this through with u.
Dyane

...and another text that came that afternoon:

KDYA_1190_AM: Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Hahahaha! Isnt' this the truth. This came at 6:00 am.

biblesms: 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

05/26/10: Nothing...

05/27/10
Not that I was afraid, but sometime I just cry at night adjusting to this entire transition in our family.

KDIA_1640_AM: PSALMS 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid.

05/28/10: Nothing...

05/29/10
This is funny because this is the day my mom and I were up late at night hysterically laughing at this entire situation:

Daddy can't even talk to tell us what needs to be done or how he wants it done.
Mommy is just smiling and laughing consoling others instead of them consoling her.
Not as if we didn't already work hard, but now we all have to work extra hard to keep all of our businesses afloat (without Daddy) as well as his business. Lol!
My Mommy has to drive. This is the most funniest of all! (inside family joke)
Nicolas (my nephew) acting like my Daddy in the household: confronting us when we forget to lock doors, checking to outside to see whose car alarm went off, standing in the garbage can to make room for more trash, filling the cars up with gas, making waffles or breakfast every couple of days, etc. Nick (Pico) was born an "old soul." Lol! He couldn't run from it if he tried! Hahahaha!
Daddy even did most of the cooking in the household because that was his stress reliever after each work day. We would just come home and food is prepared. He made the decision and choices. Okay, so we are all really spoiled. What can I say? Now we all look at each other as if to say, "Soooo, what we gonna eat??" The joke is on us, huh?
I had to get my mommy a cell phone.
Teaching her how to read a blog. She is really learning how to work the up and down arrows...we leave the finger pad alone. :-o
The way everything is supernaturally happening to us all--blessings we have not asked for.

I mean the list goes on and on...

My mom said, "Now you know people must think we're just crazy, right? Maybe they expect to find us cowering over in fear and sorrow?" Then I did this impersonation of her at the hospital greeting all daddy's visitors as if she was some overexcited bellhop or concierge at ritzy-nitzy Hotel Opal. Hahaha! I told her, "Mommy, I think everyone is totally amazed at how strong and sincerely accommodating you are...so yeah, they all probably think you have lost your ever-loving mind! They all have come to be in support of you and our family because they are genuinely concerned about Daddy, and that is not what happens. You in-turn are emotionally supporting most of them. You have total peace. You really do!" To this, her response was, "Oh...oh yeah?" Then we started laughing all over again! I am so glad we serve Jesus. What would we do without Him?!?

Anyway, this is the text I received that morning: