Eden Levetzow, 21 months old, is being treated at the University of Iowa Hospital for leukemia. She was diagnosed, yesterday, Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Eden is a very special little girl who is loved by many people. Her parents, Kurt and Selena, have been thrust from their normal lives into an experience that no parent ever wants to have.
We are starting this blog so that Kurt and Selena can give regular updates, and be able to hear from all of you, as they begin this journey. Their pastor has said this will not be a sprint, but rather a marathon So many family and friends are praying, and it would be impossible for all of us to visit or call, and if we did, it would be overwhelming. We hope this tool will make it easier for everyone to stay in touch.
As well, there are many people who are now praying from every corner of the U.S. because Levetzow's friends have called "their" friends to pray for Eden, too. It will be a blessing for Kurt and Selena to read posts from all the prayer warriors, that they have never even met, who are bringing Eden before God's throne.
In John 14:27 it says, Peace I leave with you; MY peace I give you... Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." We need not fear the future, because God is already there!
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Yall,
ReplyDeleteWe will pray w/o ceasing. You will NEVER be alone! Our love - tsah
i love you all...
ReplyDeletexoxo aunt jilly
It is humbling to come before God trusting and praising Him for each step forward on Eden's journey to healing. We are here for all three of you...PRAYING ALWAYS!
ReplyDelete"Wait for the Lord. Be strong and let your heart take courage and wait for the Lord." Psalm 27:14
Love-Mike, Karen & Jacob
We are all praying for all of you, that God would give you the strength and peace that you need to get through this storm in your life. Praise be to God for we know that he has a plan for our lives. And kow that he will be with you every step of the way. You all have a great group of family and friends that are praying for you, so I pray that in some way that give you a great sense of PEACE. With all our Love and Prayers, The Millers, Scott Rochelle Cierra and Jacob
ReplyDeletePraying for all of you today and every day. A prayer will be constantly in our heart.
ReplyDeleteLove , Ken and Eldora
Dear Levetzow Family: My sister, Linda Drish has asked for prayer for your family. I have asked many of my friends to partner with me in taking this to the Lord. This morning in prayer, I put you and your sweet baby girl in God's loving arms. I've asked for complete healing for Eden and have asked for strength for you to get through the rough times ahead.
ReplyDeletePeggy Witthoft
Muscatine
Kurt, Selina and Eden,
ReplyDeleteI spoke with your pastor this morning and he gave me this website. I have passed it along to everyone in the office so we can keep updated on Eden's progress. We will be praying for a smooth surgery this morning and that she rests comfortably afterwards!!!!
Teresa Mellinger
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray the words of Ephesians 3:16, "I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being" I am so thankful that God carries us through hard times. We send our love. The Steeles
ReplyDeleteKurt, Selina, and Eden, We pray that you all can feel the power of our prayers and God's presence at ALL times, and we're hoping you find some comfort in that. We are also praying that you will find comfort in God's love for all three of you. Imagine your tremendous love for Eden magnified as only God can do. That's how much He loves you! Kurt and Selina, God gave you Eden because he knew the kind of love you would give her. You are an inspiration to us all! We love you! The Kissells - Paul, Melissa, Halle, Drew, and Ellah
ReplyDeleteKurt, Selena and Eden, We wish you all the best in the journey you are about to encounter. Knowing that our girls are so close in age and picturing my daughter in the same position is hard and I can only imagine the worries you have. It's good to know that it is treatable and I'm sure she will come through it with flying colors. She's such an adorable girl with so much to look forward to and grief to cause her parents to in the future. :-) Our thoughts and prayers are with you and can't wait to hear how she is as she gets through it all.
ReplyDeleteSelina, Curt and Eden,
ReplyDeleteWe are praying and will continue to pray until Eden is healed. We love you and are at your service for anything you may need....
Please feel free to call on us to do anything that we can do for you. When you come home we will have the ladies of the church asking to bring you meals...so just let us know....
God loves you and so do we...Jim & Jackie
Bower
Kurt, Selena, and Eden:
ReplyDeleteYou will definitely be in my family's prayers!!
I was glad to read that this is a very treatable type of leukemia. It's never good to find something out like this, but there is a lot of hope and optimism. I know you guys are strong and have good family and friend's to lean on when necessary. I will definitely be praying for you and Eden and wish you the very best!!
Kurt, Selena & Eden,
ReplyDeleteYou don't know us (we are Scott Miller's parents from central ILL) but when I received this email from Rochelle about Eden, my heart went out to you. We certainly will be praying for all of you. I copied Eden's picture & will take it to our prayer group so that all there can also be praying.
Galen & Cheryl Miller
Hi Kurt and Family,
ReplyDeleteRob has updated us on everything and we will be saying many prayers for Eden. Also know that if you need to come to Childrens Memorial or Chicago area for anything, my house is your house so please call me if you need anything.
Amy
Dear Kurt, Selena and Eden
ReplyDeleteWe're thinking of you and praying for all of you. This prayer chain is going to reach people all over the world. In the midst of this heartache and shock, may God's peace be with you.
Jim
Eden,
ReplyDeleteI am praying that you will feel better soon!
Love,
Tori Brush
we hope your mommy and daddy found lots and lots of ice pops for you!!!!!!!! We pray that Jesus will help you feel better soon! Love, Cierra and Jacob
ReplyDeleteKurt, Selena and precious Eden,
ReplyDeleteFrom the moment we heard, you all have been on our hearts and in our prayers....that you would sense God carrying you all as only He can. "I would've despaired unless I had believed I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living." (Ps 27:13) Praying God is making you aware of His goodness in the little things and the big things today.
Love and hugs to you all,
Paul, Cindy, John, Justina and Josiah
Diane -- our prayers include you all.
Kurt, Selena, little Eden and Family,
ReplyDeleteI am a friend of Kurt's sister Kelli. My name is Jen Heine. You have been in our thoughts and prayers ever since Kel gave me the news about your beautiful little gal. Please know you have SOOO many people praying for you all right now.
What a wonderful tool this blog sight is. It sounds like Eden is very lucky that God has blessed her with wonderful & loving parents.
Thinking of you,
Jen, Phil, Marisa and Payten Heine
P.S. Kurt... my Dad is Ron Birt and when I told him the news about Eden, he said to make sure to tell you he was thinking about you all. Jen
Kurt, Selena and Eden -
ReplyDeleteThe Horak clan is sending lots of prayers and love your way...yes, all 7 of us!! We are so glad the surgery went well and that her test results were good. All of these are miracles within this ugly disease.
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow! We hope you have a good nights rest. I can't wait to see Kurt in the crib!!!
Love -
Luke, Suzanne, Brennan, Evan, Drew, Lauren (Laur, Laur to Miss Eden!!) and Emma
Hi! You are in my thoughts and prayers and am so looking forward to your homecoming, which I pray is soon. The neighbors have been calling and inquiring about Eden. Love, Eva
ReplyDeleteKurt, Selena, & Family,
ReplyDeleteJust heard the news....you're in our thoughts and prayers.
Russ, Heather, Shelby, Dakota, & Jayden Wilke
Kurt, Selena, & Family,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear the news, but I'll be thinking about your family and keeping them in my prayers.
Tom Murphy
I love you guys! I can't wait to visit this weekend! I am so glad I got a reply from you! By the way I am attending the Dance Marathon up at ISU and I am happy to say I will be wearing a tshirt in honor of little E!!! Have a great week and you will be on my mind and in my heart and prayers. See ya soon!
ReplyDeleteLove Aunt Jilly
http://auntjillydz07.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteIts my own blog! haha love you