Pray for Brian

~~update: Because this is such a small world, I've found out Brian has a blog set up to track his journey.~~

www.brianblair.blogspot.com

During our church service on Sunday, I looked up and made direct eye contact with a girl who looked all too familiar to me.  I had no idea where I might know her from, but I knew that we had met before. I didn't think much of it until afterwards when I was walking out of the auditorium. Since we made eye contact for a second time, I went to her and introduced myself. She reminded me that we had lived across the hall from one another in our college apartments. As soon as she said that, it all clicked.  Her name is Shae and my roommates and I lived across from her and her friends for 2 years. We made small talk and caught up on where our lives had led us. She briefly introduced me to her friend, Brian. It was fun seeing her!

As I walked off Brian caught up to me and told me that although we had just met, he had a favor to ask of me. He said as though he was supposed to ask me to pray for him.  He went on to say that he had been diagnosed with brain cancer the week before and would be having surgery in Dallas this Thursday.  I don't know Brain at all. I don't know his story. But I do know that his eyes told of pain and fear and a desire for healing that seemed too heavy to carry. Brian and his surgery have been so heavy on my heart all week. I cannot tell you the amount of times that I have thought of and prayed for him.  If Sunday seems so long ago to me, I can only imagine how long this week has been for Brian, his family and friends.  

So, would you please join me in praying for this stranger that needs the hand of the Lord to perform on his behalf? 

Brian will be having surgery at 7am on Thursday.  

Thanks friends!!!