Re: Gary Smith- urgent prayer request (Update - Praise Report)

On Feb 17th I sent everyone the below prayers request.  

On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 3:27 PM, Lee Daniel <ldaniel@hdins.com> wrote:
From one of our employees.  This is her daughters fiance.  He is only 32.
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From: "laura shrewsbury" <lauras@hdins.com>
Date: Feb 17, 2011 3:12 PM
Subject: Gary Smith- urgent prayer request

Hello all,
Gary
's heart function is continuing to deteriorate. It has dropped from 50% function to 20% in the last 24 hours. The doctors have ruled out any complication from drugs/medication, smoking, the surgery in December where the aorta tare was repaired and a number of other things. They believe there is a hereditary factor they are dealing with since his Aunt and Uncle both died suddenly of heart problems. They have recommended that his 7 year old son have some tests done as well.
 
Please pray for a miracle as he is in need of one desperately right now.
 
I am leaving at 4pm and headed to the hospital. Will keep you posted.
 
Thanks all,
Laura
 
Laura Shrewsbury
Harry Daniel Ins.

Gary is the fiancée of my account executive in my office.  This week was a massive moment for Gary and the family and our office.

We have been praying for Gary's heart condition as it was failing and to be honest, no one thought he would make it.  We have all been praying for a healing and God's will to be done.  He really was not making any progress.  He briefly was discharged a couple of weeks ago and did not make it a whole day and had to be admitted back to intensive care with major concerns again for his long term improvement.  

Because of some conversations this week with Gary by the doctor, friends etc.... it became more and more apparent that Gary was lost as can be and not saved as previously thought (even though he stated he was a "Christian")  At HDI our prayer focus changed to pray for his salvation first.

On Tuesday of this week, another of our employees was burdened to drive to Atlanta and talk with him about his eternal destiny.  After 2 hours of discussion, Gary's heart was healed for eternity.  Gary realized his lostness and wept for 2 hours asking God to forgive him and save him.  

Gary is now a brother in Christ and is looking forward to serving Him !!!  Oh, and on another note......  Gary has been dismissed from the hospital today and just walked in our office with the biggest smile on his face.

God is good.  He healed Gary of his most pressing need.  Gary still has lasting damage physically but he is a new creature in Christ for eternity on what counts and that is his soul.  So you see, God's will was done and then some. 

Thank you for your prayers !!!!

Lee