Perry Ackerman wrote:

"May God's love & grace be with you, I pray you will grow in wisdom & strength as you look to Him in your time of need. Your church family and friends are here, please look to us for help in anyway we can."

Jessica Feliciano wrote:

I just want Eric and his family to know that we have and will continue to pray for each of you daily. Hector's family and thier church in Puerto Rico are also praying for you and keep calling for updates. Know that you are loved!

Jennifer Smith wrote:

May God give your hearts comfort and peace, as you walk through this difficult time. You consume our thoughts and are constantly being lifted up in prayer. You are very Loved.

I will pray that God will give all of you comfort and strengh as you go through this. We are here to love and support you in anyway we can.

MAY THE LOVE OF GOD SURROUND YOU AND HIS PEACE BE ALL AROUND YOU IN THIS TIME OF
NEED FOR ERIC AND YOUR FAMILY.

ISAIAH 41:10
DON'T BE AFRAID FOR I AM WITH YOU.
DON'T BE DISCOURAGED, FOR I AM YOUR GOD.
I WILL STRENGTHEN YOU AND HELP YOU.
I WILL HOLD YOU UP WITH MY VICTORIOUS RIGHT HAND.

Lord, as Eric enters into this next step to ridding this tumor from his body, may you use the stengths of the congregation to reinforce the faith for Eric and the rest of his family.

Jeff will pray at 6:00 am and Nikki will pray at 6:05. We'll ask Tina and Eric Anderson to pray at 8:00 and 8:05 am. Our thoughts are with them. If there is anything they need at all, please let us know. We'll do anything we can to help.

You are in my daily prayers. I prayer the God of peace and healing will reign down on you all. God Bless you Beth

Our family prays that God will provide healing for Eric and also strength and peace to you all in this time of uncertainty. We are available to help in any way you may need.

"He took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in the shepherd's bag which he had, even in his wallet; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. "
Author: 1 Samuel 17 Verses #: 40

"I can everything through him who gives me strength" Philippians 4:13 I pray that the Lord will bring his healing touch and strength to you and your family during this time.

Jill Scarcelli wrote:

I am here for you, the whole church family is here for you and more importantly Jesus is with you all. You are not alone, we are praying for Eric and will continue until he is well and home. God can do anything, just look around our amazing world. We love you so much!!!

Rana Thielen wrote:

I have been praying at all hours of the day and night for the Nelsons.
If I had to pick a time that was just 5 minutes that I will absolutely be sitting in prayer would be 6:25 AM.

Karen Ballinger wrote:

Praying for your speedy healing and for God's peace for you and your family.

Salli Carmichael wrote:

I will prayer each day at 9:00 am for all of you, especially Eric. Our God is good! He is faithful! Continue to have faith in the Father and Great Healer! He only wants what is good for us. What is meant for evil He will use for good. Remember that God is with you and lean on Him.

Cherie Prosser wrote:

Words cannot express my feelings for you and your family. I pray for complete healing for Eric and strength for the whole family. May you find Godly strength through these times

Kevin Colbert wrote:

Please everybody, just five minutes

Eric & Chris More wrote:

God is with you through the struggles you are facing with Eric. Just remember to lean on him and your church congregation. This is why we are all here. Please let me know if we can help with Danielle, getting her to school, spending the night, coming to play with the girls. Just give us a call!
We always pray around 8:30, we will continue to keep your family in our prayers all day! 

John & Lisa Dobbyn wrote:

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and we are confident that God will give you strength and peace during this very difficult time. 

Lucy Zielinski wrote:

May our glorious Father provide you the security, comfort and peace during this difficult time. He is the great Healer and Physician and I pray that He moves mountains! I'm praying throughout the day for Eric and the entire family. (Aneta is praying too!) 
 

Rick Cunningham wrote:

I will be praying for you everyday Eric. I was so encouraged to hear of your strong faith that Pastor Eric shared on Christmas Eve. I will pray for your faith to continue to stand strong, by the grace of God, during this difficult time.
For God alone my soul waits in silence;
from him comes my salvation.
He only is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.
Ps. 62:1-2

Ann Polachek wrote:

Lord, please give the Nelson's peace and comfort daily. Please protect them and give them strength through their trials and decisions. Please give the doctors and staff focus and wisdom through all procedures. Please let them feel the love and prayers that surround them.

Dotti Manley wrote:

Eric,
I am praying throughout each and every day for your total healing. With God all things are possible. I have sitting on my desk a verse from Psalm 46:1. It says "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." I pray that when or if you get scared, God will give you comfort, and when you get tired, God will be your strength. He is always with us.
Love to you and your family from Dotti Manley

Scott Smith wrote:

Eric, Jim, Cathy & Danielle,
You are so loved by your church family.
Our Thoughts and prayers are with you.
As in the poem "Footprints in the sand"
God's response was "That is when I was carrying you"
My thought for you is lean on Jesus, You are in good hands.

Linda Cunningham wrote:

Eric,
Even though we have never met please know that as believers in Jesus Christ we are not strangers. I was encouraged to hear of your strength and how you are relying on God to provide and take care of you at such a young age. I am sure you have already heard this verse many times, even if you have you can commit it to memory. Phil. 4:6-7. I will be praying this for you.
Blessings,
Linda Cunningham

Adam & Kathy Bennett wrote:

There has not been a day since all this started that Adam and I have not thought about and prayed about Eric several times throughout the day. So to ask for only five minutes is pretty easy. We want Eric, Jim, Cathy and Danielle to know that God will be with them in their time of need and we will continue to pray for Eric several times throughout our days. Love to all of you, Adam and Kathy Bennett

Becca Ponce wrote:

Pslam 62:
"My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken."
It is so woderful to hear such encouragment come from a young boy. Let all of us here learn that when a boy in this situation can beleive as much as Eric does, then we should be able to have the same faith, that God will heal.
Eric,
Do not be shaken. The Lord is always with you. Keep on praying and know that this congergation is here for you and your family.

Judy Plettau wrote:

Everyday at 7:20 a.m. I will pray in confidence for Eric. I will say to this mountain of sickness to be taken up and cast into the sea, as it says to pray in Mark 11:23. I will not doubt, but believe what the Lord has said He will do. Have faith Eric, God is with you.

Hector Feliciano wrote:

Dear Nelson Family,

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if there is anyway we can be of help to you right now. Whatever it is, don't be afraid to ask. Your church family is here to support you

Isaiah Feliciano wrote:

Eric I am praying for you to get better and I am praying for your mom, your dad and your sister

Lisa Livingston wrote:

Guys, I am praying that God will give you a peace and hope that He is able to do immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine. We love you guys and are praying continually throughout the day for God's strenth to sustain you through this difficult time.

 Hector & Evilesse Feliciano wrote:

We wanted to take a moment to let the Nelson family know that there are two congregations in Puerto Rico praying for you. We are getting our updates through Hector & Jessica so that we know more specifically how to pray each day.

 

 Cheri Spiess wrote:

My sister, Jen Smith, has shared your story with us. We want you to know we will hold you close to our hearts, and in our prayers daily. We attend Peace Community Church in Frankfort, Il. Our freinds and church family will be praying for you. May God give you strength during this time. Know that He is holding you close.

Tony Zordan wrote:

You are in my prayers.

Steve Midlock wrote:

I will pray daily for Eric's speedy recovery.

Norm and Joy Sing wrote:

Know that your we hold your family in our daily prayers
Be still and Know that I am God Psalms 46:10

Madonna Murphy wrote:

Everyday when I go to Mass I will put Eric there on the paten and when the priest offers it up, I will raise him to the Lord and ask him to cure him, and give him and his family strength in this difficult time. I know the Jesus who loved little children will take care of him.

 Erica Livingston wrote:

Nelson Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Mary Bell wrote:

By His stripes we are healed. Is 53:5
who heals all our diseases.Ps 103:3
healing in His wings Mal 4:2
Dear Eric, This is from mary bell. I wanted you to know that our daughter Jaime was in an accident when she was sixteen and broke her neck. It was the same as superman christofer reeves had number six and number seven. God healed her and she walked out of the hospital five days later even the Dr. couldn't explain it. She drives big bulldozers and road grinders today for an asphalt co.
Please know we love you and are praying. We know God heals. So keep God's promises close. If you need us call anytime day or night. I will be praying everyday at 7:00 am and pm. We love you all. the bells

Jennifer Russell wrote:

Our prayers are with the Nelson Family at this time. Our thoughts will be for Eric and a speedy recovery each day.

Sue Swarthout wrote:

Heavenly Father,
Give this family faith and strength to face this challenge daily. YOU hold Eric and all of us in your hands. Please bless this family with the warmth of your grace and embrace.

Alyssa D'Ambrosio wrote:

I am always thinking about and Praying for Eric, but I will make sure to set aside 6:15 am for Eric. Through Prayers and Faith he will make it through this. Our God is Great!

Patricia Pillard wrote:

God is in the midst of all the medical decisions to restore you to perfect health Eric.
Psalm 27:14 "Wait for the Lord, be strong and let your heart take courage." Waiting is the hard part, especially for your loving family. But God hears the prayers of His people and gives peace. I pray that Christ will strenghten and heal you and you will know perfect health very soon.

Kelli Merrill wrote:

To the Nelson Family & SCOG- We are praying for you in Blm/Normal area, we will let our church family know as well and we will pray for strength and healing. God is good and may God be with you all.
Our family will pray for you every day!

Lucy Zielinski wrote:

Isaiah 43
2 When you go through deep waters,
I will be with you.
When you go through rivers of difficulty,
you will not drown.
When you walk through the fire of oppression,
you will not be burned up;
the flames will not consume you.
3 For I am the Lord, your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.

I pray that your knowing of His presence and power brings you comfort.

John Gambro wrote:

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lisa White-McNulty wrote:

Cathy, Jim, Danielle and Eric - please know that you have many, many people out here who are thinking about you and wishing you the strength and courage to fight this battle.

Cindy Wrobble wrote:

My prayers are with you.

Bill Bromer wrote:

Eric,
You are in our prayers and thoughts and I am sure that God is with you as he says in Numbers 6:24-26
The Lord bless you and keep you:
The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you:
The Lord lift up his contencance upon you, and give you peace.

Kirk and Amy Doty wrote:

Just wanted to take a second to let ya know that we have been praying for all of ya and thinking about ya too! Can't imagine what it is like to be walking in your shoes right now but know that you are loved and if you need ANYTHING, we are here for you! (I am willing to go to any lengths--even ticking off hospital security! LOL) Love you guys!

 Bob Barwa wrote:

Each evening as I go to sleep I will ask the Lord to watch over Eric, keep him in his watchful embrace and return him to health.

Stephanie Hanson wrote:

Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family as we ask that Eric's physical struggles be in God's hands. I will also pray for the medical team that they stay focused and do the right things for Eric at all times.

I am a nurse and I wonder how many of the staff will be changed by witnessing Eric and his family and friends and their love for Jesus. There are many empty people in hospitals, and they will be watching.

Tammy Johnson wrote:

To the whole Nelson family: You have all been in my prayers from day one. I know that God's hand is on you and that He is watching over all of you. You will all be in my thouhgts and prayers 24/7.
Love, Ms. Tammy

Andy Boyer wrote:

David said to the Philistine, "You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel. 1 Samuel 17:40

Kim Beck wrote:

Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Nelson family during this very difficult time. We prayer for a speedy recovery for Eric. God be with you.

Carolina Haug wrote:

 god my lord help this family in this difficult time, like parents remenber the difficult time of see you oown son in the cross, the same this family need help and support.love the haug's family

Barbara Ingold wrote:

Jim, Cathy, Danielle, and Eric - my thoughts and prayers have been with you constantly. Prayer is a powerful gift God has provided to us all. Daily I will continue to ask the Lord to

Watch over thy child, Eric, oh Lord.
Bless and guide him as he walks the path you have set before him. Strengthen him when he stands, comfort him when discouraged or sorrowful, raise him up if he falls,
And in his heart, may thy peace and understanding be with him all the days of his life." 

Angie Koontz wrote:

Jim,Cathy,Danielle,and Eric,

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Josie and Austin say a special prayer for you every night before they go to bed. God is good and is with you. We love you all and know that we are thinking of you and praying for you.

Deborah Glenn wrote:

My prayers are with you.

Brian Braggs wrote:

Eric, I was encouraged to hear that your motto through this rough time was, "Pray hard & Trust God. What an amazing since of courage!! I know and beleive that God is able to heal you and your family during this very difficult time so, God I ask that you do what you do best in terms of healing your son and his family through this valley experience that has us all concerned and desparately needing to see this miracle come to past. We will all be encouraged and our faith will be increased from this experience. We realize that the Doctors are concerned and feel helpless as the location of the tumor is in a critical location and they would rather not take a risk of removing it so, would you remove it? Father, I thank you for hearing us and helping us to trust you as we pray hard for this healing to come to past in Jesus name, Amen!!

Jane Richards wrote:

Nelson Family, know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Prayer has been my strength during many difficult times and it can be yours as well. Eric's name has been added to the prayer list at our parish also. 

Donna Metlicka wrote:

I will continue to pray for the Nelson family, especially Eric, every day. We are all in God's hands and He has a plan for all of us. We must trust that He is with Eric.

Please let me know if there is anything else that I can do.

Beth Boyer wrote:

Cathy, Jim,Eric, Danielle and Shelly,
You all are in my constant thoughts and prayers. I am standing in the gap and putting on the Full Armor of God for you daily. We love you and want you to know that you are loved! Beth Boyer

Janice Wood wrote:

Dear Eric & Family,
I will pray every morning when I get up at 5:45 and every night when I go to bed at 9:15 for God speed, strength and wisdom for the doctors.

Joni Plummer wrote:

My friend, Jen Smith, told me your story. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Amy Benish wrote:

Eric is in my thoughts and prayers. Know that the comfort of your family and friends will help you through this difficult time.

Eric, Chris, Ashley and Breanna More wrote:

We continue to have you in our hearts and prayers daily. We especially will be saying extra prayers through this next couple of days for your healing and for the doctors hands in your surgery. We will be here daily if you need assistance taking care of anything. I don't know if you are aware of how much inspiration you are providing with your strength and courage to all of us. Keep your faith! HE WILL PROVIDE! 

Donna Bennett wrote:

Eric and his family will be in my daily prayers.
Donna

Brian Birkey wrote:

I just want everyone to know, That the Nelson family is in our hearts. This shows the true spirit of God, In our community. I am so glad to be apart of SCOG. We pray for Eric Nelson, For a healing. You never give up on your children no matter how things can come our way. We pray for a Healing for Eric Nelson.
He giveth power to the faint and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Isaiah 40:29

Ruby Musson wrote:

I will keep Eric and his family in my daily prayers.
And pray that God's will be done

Pam Birkey wrote:

Dear Eric Cathy and Jim,

You are all in our prayers, and we love all of you. We will be praying for you Eric each and everyday. We just want you to know that your Church Family is with you, and if you need anything please let us know. Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 1John 4:7-8.

Sharon Wysoglad wrote:

My family will continue to hold you all in our prayers!

Paul Muench wrote:

Eric, my prayers are with you, day and night.

Alice Cahill wrote:

Each night when I say my evening prayers, I think of Eric and ask God to watch over him. I also include you all, as his family, because you need the prayers, too.

Angie Isaac wrote:

Kneeling at the throne of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus! To Him be all the Glory!

Pat Zimmerman wrote:

Please know that I will be praying for you at least five minutes per day. I have chosen 7:30 p.m. as the time to pray for your healing, comfort for you and the family, wisdom for the physicians, and however the Lord leads me to pray for you. A friend emailed me about your surgery and I praise God to be part of the prayer warriors on your behalf. God bless and give you His perfect peace. We will be looking for updates as they are available.

Heidemarie Swanepoel wrote:

Praying for you Eric! Remember s of the Lord we can call on is Jehovah Rapha - God my healer. And we will be praying for strength for your whole family too.

 Cyndi Mears wrote:

Our God is an AWESOME God!! We know he is strong and mighty and we pray for his strength to seep into the life of little Eric. Our God can heal and we pray for healing! We also lift up his mom, dad, and sister as they travel down this path! God Bless!!

Traci Daniels wrote:

Lifting you and your family up in prayer!

Ann Bell wrote:

Our thoughts and prayers are with Eric and the Nelson family.

Janna Schoenhals wrote:

We serve an awesome God who is in the Healing buisness! I will be praying for you all! Even though I don't know you all personally I have an 8 year old boy and would want everyone to pray for him if he was sick. My thoughts and prayers will be with you!

Bob Johnson wrote:

May God give you and your family strength through this trying time. Trust Him.

John, Kristin, and Joshua Medley wrote:

Just wanted to let you know that we are praying for Eric as well as your entire family. I can't begin to imagine what you are going through, but wanted to share something that brings me immense comfort when I feel helpless because it reminds me of how incredibly powerful God really is...

"Stop telling God how big your storm is, and start telling the storm how big your God is."

Trust in Him. He will pull you through.

Angie Koontz wrote:

Eric, Jim, Cathy, and Danielle,

You have been in our thoughts all day yesterday and today. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers and thoughts. We love you all.

Evelyn Skinner wrote:

Dear Eric, I know how strong 8-year old boys can be since my husband and I have TWIN 8-year old grandsons whose names are Todd and Tyson. We live about two hours south of you near Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. I have asked our Savior Jesus to help you to be even stronger as you and your family are letting the doctors help to make you well again. I am asking others down here to pray for you also. The people you know that we also know are: Paul and Yvonne Graf AND Dotti Manley. Dotti is my younger sister. Jesus will help all of you every minute.

Diana Pickup wrote:

My daughter goes to Children's Memorial in Chicago. When she was very ill there was one bible verse in particular that gave me hope and strength. "For I know the plans I have for you,'declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" Jeremiah 29:11 We don't always understand the whys and I don't think we are meant to, but we are to have faith. The Lord is good and HE will see all you through. My prayers are with you.

Amy Nelson wrote:

Eric, Jim, Cathy, Danielle, and family,

You have been in my thoughts and prayers for the past couple of weeks and will continue to remain in my prayers. You are all very strong. God is with you!!

Stay Strong! My prayers are with you and your family.

Amy Nelson

Jeff and Heather Rainford wrote:

The Nelson family is in our thoughts and prayers. May god give your family the strength to get you through this difficult time. 

Owen and Debbie Goodmonson wrote:

Trust in the Lord and be strong in your Faith.
You and your family are in our prayers.

Linda Thoms wrote:

Eric and the Nelson family,
My daily prayers and rosary and Mass have included you. May God wrap His arms around you and heal you and give you strenth.
Keep the faith, love you all.

Megan Taylor wrote:

My thoughts and prayers are with your family through this trying time. I will also pass word on to my family so you may also be added to their prayer chains.

John and Karen Manak wrote:

Eric, Danielle, and family, You are always close in our thoughts and prayers. Eric, you are a very brave and strong young man and very lucky to have such a wonderful sister. Danielle, you are the best girl!! Hope to see you all soon.

John and Karen

Lisa Ratchford wrote:

I have prayed today that God's gentleness has been felt by Eric through this latest surgery, and that he knows what a precious gift he is in all of our lives. Loving Father, please help Eric to be strong in the ways that help him the most and please keep his family's beautiful faith unwavering. They are such a powerful testament to Your love! I love you, O Lord, my strength. (Psalm 18)
Blessings and love, Eric, Danielle, Cathy and Jim

Maria Zavala wrote:

Nelson family and especially Eric-
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as well as my family's. If you are in need of anything please do not hesitate to ask. And know that you are loved and cared for by many. Be strong and do not lose faith.
"Let go and let God."
Maria

Andy Boyer wrote:

"And there came an angel of the LORD, and sat under an oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained unto Joash the Abiezrite; and his son Gideon threshed wheat by the wine press to hide it from the Midianites.


12And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him and said unto him, "The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valor."


13And Gideon said unto him, "Oh my lord, if the LORD be with us, why then has all this befallen us? And where are all His miracles which our fathers told us of, saying, `Did not the LORD bring us up from Egypt?' But now the LORD hath forsaken us and delivered us into the hands of the Midianites."


14And the LORD looked upon him, and said, "Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites. Have not I sent thee?"