Giffords’ Husband Releases Statement: ‘Pray’
- Posted on January 10, 2011 at 7:31am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Giffords's husband Mark Kelly. (Photo: AP)
Astronaut Mark Kelly, the husband of Rep. Gabbie Giffords, released a statement last night. In it, he thanks all those who have offered their condolences and explains how people can reach out and help:
On behalf of Gabby and our entire family, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the people of Arizona and this great nation for their unbelievable outpouring of support. Gabby was doing what she loved most – hearing from her constituents – when this tragedy occurred. Serving Southern Arizonans is her passion, and nothing makes her more proud than representing them in Congress.
Like all Americans, we mourn the loss of Judge John M. Roll, Christina Taylor Green, Dorothy Morris, Phyllis Schneck, Dorwan Stoddard and Gabe Zimmerman, a fine man and beloved member of Gabby’s team. We must never forget them, and our prayers are with their families. Our hearts go out to everyone injured yesterday; we hope and pray for their quick recovery. We also extend our thanks and appreciation to all of the first responders, medical personnel, law enforcement, and Arizona citizens who acted swiftly on Saturday and continue to assist our community through this tragedy. Many stories of heroism are emerging, and they are a source of strength for us during this difficult time. We are forever grateful.
Many of you have offered help. There is little that we can do but pray for those who are struggling. If you are inspired to make a positive gesture, consider two organizations that Gabby has long valued and supported: Tucson’s Community Food Bank and the American Red Cross.
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Comments (43)
dontbotherme
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 3:18pmI am praying for all who were harmed here. Prayers also for the healing of our county.
Report Post »JimOhio
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 3:17pmDear Father,
Report Post »We lift up to you in prayer and give thanks this day for your healing hand that it will touch and aid the recovery of the loved ones surviving this terrible incident. We also lift up in prayer and ask for you to comfort those suffering the loss of their loved ones as you are the great comforter. Father please help guide our nation as we go through these troublesome times that you grant us empathy, love, understanding, wisdom, conviction of our hearts to follow you will. In Jesus name we thank you for all the blessings we enjoy in this America our beloved home.
Amen
Mary M. Tebbe
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 2:53pmPsalm 34: 1 – 22: I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. My soul will boast in the Lord, let the afflicted hear and rejoice. GLORIFY THE LORD WITH ME; LET US EXALT HIS NAME TOGETHER. I sought the Lord, AND HE ANSWERED ME; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. THIS POOR MAN CALLED, AND THE LORD HEARD HIM; HE SAVED HIM OUT OF ALL HIS TROUBLES. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, AND HE DELIVERS THEM. Taste and see that the LORD IS GOOD; BLESSED IS THE MAN THAT TAKES REFUGE IN HIM. Fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing. The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep you tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. Turn from evil and do good; SEEK PEACE AND PURSUE IT. The EYES OF THE LORD are on the righteous and HIS EARS ARE ATTENTIVE TO THEIR CRY; the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to cut off the memory of them from the earth. THE RIGHTEOUS CRY OUT, AND THE LORD HEARS THEM; HE DELIVERS THEM FROM ALL THEIR TROUBLES. The Lord is close to the BROKENHEARTED and SAVES THOSE WHO ARE CRUSHED IN SPIRIT. A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; HE PROTECTS ALL HIS BONES, NOT ONE OF THEM WILL BE BROKEN. Evil will slay the wicked; the foes of the righteous will be condemned. The Lord redeems his servants; no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him.
Isaiah 53: 4 – 5: Surely he (Jesus/Messiah) took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us PEACE was upon Him (Jesus/Messiah), and BY HIS WOUNDS (that Jesus took on his back) WE ARE HEALED.
Mark 11: 22 – 26: HAVE FAITH IN GOD, Jesus answered. I tell you THE TRUTH, if ANYONE says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea’, and DOES NOT DOUBT IN HIS HEART but BELIEVES that what HE SAYS WILL HAPPEN, IT WILL BE DONE FOR HIM. Therefore I tell you, WHATEVER YOU ASK for in prayer, BELIEVE THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED IT, and IT WILL BE YOURS. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.
I pray these words from Scripture are a comfort to all of us who were touched by this senseless tragedy; especially those who were injured and those who lost loved ones.
Report Post »siralien
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 12:28pmWhile this country PRAYS for the victims and their families, with shameless sensationalism the news media PREYS on their viewers.
Report Post »adl94r
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Report Post »adl94r
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:58amWhere the “LIGHT” is …. IT will overcome the darkness! This is not a time for a moment of silence. Our leaders need to come… on their knees to the throne of GRACE and lead our people to reach out to the face of GOD! HE is our help in time of trouble.
Report Post »HE is our peace… Our comfort…. our strength,,,, our wisdom.
AMERICA..! AMERICA..!, lets turn back to GOD together.
cogito ergo sum
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:35amIt’s sad that it takes this type of tragedy for us to not view people through a political lens. Before liberal or conservative, democrat or republican, believer or unbeliever we are people first. People with families, friends, and lives that are important. Let this inspire us to see each other as people first and foremost. It’s so important that we see each other as people.
Many prayer request have been made for Gabby and they will continue to pour in. I hope for her recovery. That extends to all afected by this event.
Cogito Ergo Sum
Report Post »ladycal
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:00amI will pray that through this tragedy we all may see the Hand of God be upon all the families that have lost their loved ones.
Report Post »GeeWhiz
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 10:54amA man who can get me to pray when I rarely do. Not just for the victims, but for this man and all of the family members so affected by this.
Report Post »Devil Dog 7175
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 10:31amWe have been sir and will continue. God bless you and all the victims of this this animal.
Report Post »Creativethinker
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 10:02amLord Jesus I thankyou for the total healing of Gabby Giffords from the top of her head to the soles of her feet! I thankyou for healing and restoration for her family and the families of the other victims in this tragedy. I pray for their peace in this time of grief.
Report Post »Also Joseph Fawcett I pray for total healing and restoration for your brother Anthonys heart and I pray that the Lord will send ministering angels to your brothers bedside and he will feel Jesus loving hands upon him and the virus will be removed from his body immediately! In Jesus mighty name AMEN
Fina Biscotti
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 2:06amPrayers to lift our minds and hearts……for all people affected by this tragedy.
Also….thank u joseph fawcett…for sharing yr gift…yr info on yr website is inspirational….
Creative Th has a beautiful prayer. Thank u for sharing.
Report Post »Country
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 9:40amMy prayers goes out to all involves in this tragedy, to the victims and their family and friend. God heals and bless.
Report Post »Oatsy
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 9:02am“No prayer, no power.
Report Post »A little prayer, a little power.
A lot of prayer, a lot of power!
Never forget this.”
AR485
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 8:52amBO is going to lead the nation in a moment of silence. Can he not even show some courage by praying for her in public? Very sad.
cogito ergo sum
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:52amTry not looking for fault in everything he does. Hopefully you can see something other than politics, religion, or whatever and realize he is a person. A person effected by this like the rest of the nation. He is trying to deal with this emotionally as well as lead the nation in a difficult time. He’s a person first and foremost.
Cogito Ergo Sum
Report Post »dat bee
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 8:39amGracious Heavenly Father,
Report Post »We are grateful Gabrielle Gifford’s life, and those whose lives have ended, Please bless and guide the hands of those tending to Gabrielle, bless and comfort the families in their grief and give them strength, bless Gabrielle with healing and the knowledge she is loved. Please keep her and the other wounded in the hollow of your hand. Let us all join together in unity and prayer for healing. In the name of our Beloved Jesus Christ, Amen
exdem
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 9:56amAmen
Report Post »Alabama Girl
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 8:35amLord Jesus,
Report Post »Heal Gabby and other recovering victims. Comfort famillies of those who did not survive. Use this to bring truth to light in a way that turns hearts toward You and brings families and Americans together in honest and peaceful dialogue and caring. You are Lord of this tragedy and the fallout. May it help heal us and restore us in Your ways.
Amen!
civilunrestnow
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 8:27amThat’s pretty rich coming from a person in a Godless party…OK…There are no atheists in foxholes…Pray I will…
Report Post »debbieschreib
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:31amcan for once all just pray … and not point fingers at any side ..stop the jabbing …
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 8:22amLORD GOD, YOUR graciousness, YOUR warmth and love for us hold us together in times like these when we could spin apart and away from YOU. Grant us, FATHER, YOUR courage, YOUR peace, YOUR comfort. Keep us still in YOUR love and keep us aware. We thank YOU for YOUR intervention in our lives time and time again. And, LORD, we truly thank YOU for YOUR miracles each and every day. Thank YOU for all the healing that is coming. YOU are our one and only king, JESUS. Bless YOU GOD for loving us enough.
Report Post »Gail
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 8:17amOur prayers are with you all. May God bless you.
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 8:27amPray for healing for everyone involved and for our country. http://wp.me/pYLB7-v9
Report Post »SlimnRanger
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 8:09amYes indeed pray and pray and pray ,such a tragic thing to happen,I am still trying to make sense of it all
Report Post »farleygospel
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 8:02amDear Father,
Report Post »Please help all involved in this tragedy.
Thank you.
In Jesus name,
Amen
http://farleygospel.blog.com
Fox
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 7:47amThe entire nation is behind every family affected by this tragedy. Truly, the very worst of humanity exists solely to remind us of the very best in humanity. While we all struggle through these terrible times, we should let our hearts be lifted by the massive show of love in the face of hate. May God bless the lives of every family member and friend who has had to endure this senseless and inexcusable crime.
Also, let’s ALL remember this fact: Neither the far right, nor the far left, are to blame for this. Let’s hold the shooter accountable for his own actions instead of devolving into squabbling idiots looking to gain politically from the suffering of these men and women.
Report Post »MidWestMom
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 8:38am@FOX
you’ve hit the nail on the head. This act was not based on political views – right or left. The shooter’s “rambling discourse & statements” are nothing more than self-invented justification (albeit insane) to feed his burgeoning delusions. In other words, any fire must have fuel to keep burning – and his insanity demanded the fire blaze on. Think Hinkley – his shooting of President Reagan was a culmination of his certainty that Jodie Foster would “like” him if he could just get her attention. President Reagan was the biggest log he could throw on his fire.
The same tragedy could just as easily occur anywhere else – from a tiny town in Maine to a huge city like Houston – with the “target” being anyone or anything. You just can’t predict crazy.
Unfortunately, both the right & the left will spin this tragedy for their own benefit – pointing fingers at the other side, gun control, immigration etc etc.
Report Post »@leftfighter
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 8:49am100% agreement.
Prayers sent, too.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 9:34amThat was eloquently put and I agree wholeheartedly. We must get down on our knees and pray, not only for the victims and their families, but for this country. Eyes open so something like this doesn’t happen again.
Report Post »Slick Willie
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 7:40amMark, You and your Family ARE in my prayers, May Gabby make a full recovery. Also pray for the other victims.
God Bless….
Report Post »SND97
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 7:39amGod is with you, our hearts and prayers are with you.
Report Post »DVT
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 7:39amAnd pray we shall!
Report Post »Slick Willie
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 7:42amAmen….We need more prayer, and LESS hate in this country….
Report Post »Stuck_in_CA
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 7:43amPraying for you all. We’re pulling for you, Gabby!
Report Post »GeauxAlready
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 7:52amWe lit a candel for your family and will pray for all of you.
We also need to pray for those who are to blame for this event The Obama Adminastration…………
Report Post »Sledgehammer
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 7:54amOn my knees, 3 times a day. Please, father lift their weight!
Report Post »joseph Fawcett
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 7:55amI will pray, I would include this nation too. That we understand what really happened and this unites us as we attempt to draw closer to God
http://www.josephfawcettart.com please pray for my brother Anthony Fawcett in England, had a massive heart attack, also contracted H1N1 flu and is close to death. Thanks
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 8:20amWe pray every week for God’s protection on our country. We are in a bad place when our leaders are being shot. I haven’t felt this way since the days in the 60s when I saw JFK, MLK and RFK get assassinated.
Yes. We must pray indeed.
Report Post »exdem
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 9:54amThanks to Glenn Beck I have been praying for months. I had not prayed in years but Beck encouraged us all to pray and it has brought me such inner peace in the midst of all the chaos that has grabbed hold of our country. I will continue to pray for all involved in this tragedy.
Report Post »JimOhio
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 3:02pmPrayers were offered in Sunday church services for the victims and their families, and I as well will continue. As J. Fawcett above notes we should pray for our nation also. There have been many ministries asking for people to join in prayer for our nation. I recently had joined one in the fall for a 140 day commitment to prayer for our nation. Prayer works.
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