spoken encouragement

As I think I mentioned in another entry, throughout the course of our Ian saga, beginning in pregnancy, a few people have spoken into his life. I will attempt to list them here:

• On August 7th, when I was about 28 weeks along in my pregnancy, Fluff said "Brother's fine" to Doug while he was dressing her one morning. -- This was a major encouragement to press on through our troubled pregnancy.
• October 30th (the day after Ian was born), my dear friend said "I am so excited to [see] what lies ahead. I can't explain what I felt when I saw your pics of him. Usually seeing babies in ICU w tubes etc makes me sad and emotional. I had such peace when I saw him. I could literally feel the presence of the Holy Spirit speak value, worth, future and hope about him. Keep God BIG on his throne. The enemy has been defeated, speak out that victory my sister because its yours. Start praying over and thanking God for his glorious future now. The word says speak the things that aren't as if they are. Never let your emotions tell you what truth is. Only the Word of God can do that. Gods arm is not too short and nothing is too difficult. In fact He doesn't operate by "degrees of difficulty" He operates by and is moved by trust and faith. He is not surprised by anything you are going through. He is not nervous or fearful. He loves the opportunity to show his glory & that is what He will do in your life. I love you Crystal. You are special and loved by the most high God. He has not forgotten you. He is with you now." 
• November 6th, his godmother, one of my closest friends said "My Ian will be ok. I had a dream about it after praying and my dreams are never wrong."
• November 12th, my dear friend and mentor said "The Lord has spoken his healing to me as well. I rebuke all negativity in the name of Jesus. He is a beautiful sweet boy that we all can't wait to hold. I know he will be a blessing to all who know him. This little guy's strength and spirit are amazing. I know it is hard to understand, but God is blessing us all right now. I think he put us all together for a reason. Just think about all the people in the world we could meet. We will always be instrumental in each other's lives."