Okay, so I only arm-chair chase… though I am hoping to somehow get out with a pro this year and see the sights up close and personal… though not too close!
But, it’s days like yesterday that even being an arm-chair chaser is sobering.
We wait all winter for storms to spring when storms flare up. We watch as our favourite chasers head out and wish them a ‘safe and successful chase’. We watch eagerly and hope for signs of a tornado… in a wide open field.
Yesterday, I saw many of my chaser friends experience the devastation of the Oklahoma tornado. Their homes were not destroyed, but I know that they were sick on the inside as they knew something terrible was about to happen. Some were part of rescues in Oklahoma, and some went on in the hopes of learning more about these tornadoes and helping others. The excitement of the chase I’m sure is dampened. I’m not trying to downplay what happened to so, so many families in Oklahoma. I am heartbroken for those who lost loved ones and those who lost homes. This is just a different perspective from someone who likes, on most days, to watch storms in action.
I am hoping and praying for a calm weather day for Oklahoma today… or at least that the storms will be minor. Praying for peace and restoration for all those affected in Oklahoma and for rest for the chasers as well. Be safe out there!
For those of you who weren’t able to view the live feed of Noel’s Homecoming Service on Thursday, you can click on the image above to view it. Noel’s Uncle Mark edited it together for us. There was some cost involved to get it live streamed for us so, if you are willing, please leave a tip on the page.
Thank you again to all of you who have been praying for Caleb and Alex at this difficult time, and for all your prayers for Noel as she spend a wonderful fifteen days with her family. Caleb and Alex would like to thank you all for your prayers, so click here to see the message.
I hope that you will continue to join with me in praying for them as they adjust to life. Please keep sharing Noel’s story. God has blessed us all as we watched this beautiful little girl have fifteen more days with her family than the doctors said was possible. We serve a mighty God and so many can still be touched by Noel’s amazing story. You can click on the picture of Noel below to see the sideshow from the homecoming service. I love the video of all the prayer warriors in the hospital room. I always cry. I adore her little smile at the end too!
Thank you again for praying with us. I am amazed at the outpouring of concern, prayers and love. Not only has little Noel touched my heart, but so have all of you with your thoughtfulness for my friends.
Welcome to everyone who has come in search of Noel Sattelmeier’s miracle story.
I’ve placed a link on the left side there labelled ‘Noel: God’s Miracle‘. Please feel free to click on it and it will take you to each story about precious Noel. For some reason it feels the need to post all the stories backwards, so to start at the beginning of the story, please scroll to the bottom story after you click on the link. Thank you for visiting to read all about this special princess who has touched people’s hearts all over the world!
You can also donate to the medical/homecoming service fund here:
thank you for your outpouring of prayer and support for Caleb and Alex. They feel it all. Thank you for sharing Noel’s story all over the world. I am amazed at how many countries have been, and are, being touched by Noel’s life!
There are many of you mourning with Caleb and Alex and they have been kind enough to work out a way for everyone to be present at her homecoming service, if you so chose. If you would like to view the homecoming service, it is happening tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 10:00 am MDT. You can click on the grey link below and the video will begin as soon as the page is loaded beginning at 10:00am. You do not need to log in to view the live feed. If you cannot be there for the live feed, there will be a YouTube posting after the service. (I will link the YouTube video as soon as it is available.)
Please continue to pray for Caleb, Alex and all those who love Noel as they say goodbye for now. I join with them joyfully in the knowledge that we will see precious Noel again. Thank you Lord!
‘Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.’ ~ Hebrews 10:23
‘Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.’ ~ Hebrews 11:1
Please feel free to continue to leave prayers and messages for Caleb and Alex.
Also, please consider making a donation to Noel’s medical (and funeral) costs by clicking the green link below.
As I write this, there are tears on my cheeks and an ache in my heart for Caleb and Alex. This is the update that I was hoping not to have to write. Yet… here it is.
Noel’s uncle said it beautifully a few hours ago:
“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” (Job 1:21b)
About an hour ago, little Noel started having more serious breathing issues. About 15 minuets ago, the Lord, in his wisdom, took Noel from us. There are many emotions that cannot be adequately expressed in a short post like this. I know that we are all deeply saddened and mournful over this loss but we can also be grateful that the Lord allowed us to be with His little princess for so much longer than anyone ever expected. We rejoice in the answer to prayer that she has been, in the testimony that she has given, in the way she has brought others to see God’s love and come to know Him, and most importantly in how she has brought Glory to the King.
We will miss you little Noel Sattelmeier but we take comfort knowing you are in the Lord’s hands.”
As I look back on the days Noel was here, I can’t help but be amazed at the lives she touched. Thousands visited my blog and cared about her. Thousands saw the miracle that God had worked in her life. God has reached across the world with her face, her heart… her story. What a beautiful legacy.
I fell in love with her before she drew her first breath and grew even more in love with those dark eyes and beautiful face with each picture. She touched my heart.
Noel,
I never got to meet you in person but you are so dear to me. I treasured getting to know you through pictures and through your families updates. I’m happy that you are in the arms of our Saviour though I know that there are arms down here aching for you. I can’t wait for the day I get to see you face to face. Where ‘He will wipe every tear from our eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain’. On that day, precious girl, I will give you the biggest hug and rejoice with you. I love you.
Please continue to pray for Caleb and Alex and family.
Thank you Jesus for two weeks with Noel. For the cuddles, kisses and love that her family was able to share with her. For each moment that they had with her. Thank You for working this for good, even though we cannot see all that will come of this. We look forward to the day that we meet those in heaven who were touched by her life. Thank You for bringing comfort and peace to her family now. Sear the memories into their minds and may those memories bring great joy to their hearts. We pray that Noel’s life and story would still draw others to you. May Caleb, Alex and their family continue to be a testament of faithfulness and trust as they move forward in You. Draw them closer to You and closer to each other. Amen.
We continue to ask for support for Caleb and Alex. There will be additional expenses now and anything you can give will help. Please click the green link to help.
To everyone who is reading this and to those who have been following Noel’s story, thank you for your prayers and support. We are so grateful, and hope that you will continue to pray for Noel’s family and for her life to continue to draw others to the Lord.
Please feel free to leave prayers and notes here for Caleb and Alex. I will be sure to get them to the family.
I’ve just heard from Noel’s Grandmother and she’s asked for urgent prayer!
Here’s the message:
Prayer warriors, we are needing prayer desperately for our Noel!!!!! We had to have the hospice nurse over to give her morphine for her air hunger. Her breathing is very labored and holds her breath now quite often. She is fighting for each little breath!! Please pray for Alex and Caleb also.
Please join us in praying for this beautiful family.
Father God, we pray now for little Noel! God, please even out her breathing and bring calm and peace to her system. Lord, we ask that your healing hand be on her little body. You know what’s going on in her body, better even than any doctor. Give Noel strength to fight through this. Also, be with Caleb and Alex as they wait and pray. Bring peace to the family and help them remember that You are sovereign. We ask Lord that this be just a bump in the road towards a long and healthy life for this precious little girl! Please God. Amen.
Two weeks ago, God blessed Caleb and Alex with a beautiful baby girl. The doctors had no hope for her… yet, here she is!! You know why?
Because our God is a God of hope!! There is always hope, because there is always God!
He has proven himself over and over throughout history… and over and over in the life of this precious little girl. One of Alex’s dearest friends, Jennifer, posted some beautiful thoughts on Noels name and I wanted to share it with you!
I watch as people visit my blog from all over the world and I know that this wonderful little girl is touching people everywhere.
Today Noel’s family is giving her an increase in formula as the nurse has advised. Sadly, it won’t be cake or ice cream but it’s still a wonderful thing!!
Noel is too young to understand this, but we aren’t. God… the God who placed the stars, He is using her in His plan. I don’t know why it is under these circumstances but He is reaching out, through her, to so many. Please continue to pray for healing and expect with me to see Him move mightily!! Thank you again for all your prayers, are your thoughts and all that you have blessed this family with! They are feeling your support and are so grateful!
We praise You, Lord, for these two weeks as Noel has grown! What a blessing she is to her family and to us. To watch You work in her life and see Your great power is so amazing. We praise You for she is fearfully and wonderfully made! You created her and You are sustaining her. We trust in Your unfailing love and we know that You have a plan for Noels life. A plan that we are watching unfold and a plan that is drawing myself and countless others closer to You. We pray that You continue to work in her life and may she have many years with her family to come! We pray for Your hand of healing to be on her. Mend all of her, Father God. Show the world Your power as so many eyes are on this little girl! Be also with Caleb, Alex and those who are caring for her 24/7. Please give them energy and wisdom! Amen.
Please remember, if you are able to contribute to Noels medical fund, you can click on the green link here:
