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Dear Blog Friends, I have a very serious request: A friend of a friend named Matt Johnson is a man who went to Japan on business last week. He decided to hike and camp last Saturday on Mt. Fuji. A storm blew in and he never reported for work on Monday. His car was found at the base of the mountain, the snow has been so intense search and rescue teams have had a hard time going up. By the time you read this he will have been trapped on the mountain in freezing temperature for more than 6 days. Matt and his family are christians and like me, believe God is a BIG and powerful God. I sincerely covet your prayers for Matt and his family-- specifically pray that the search and rescue team finds him (there will be more hikers this weekend, so pray that someone sees something). Also pray that Matt has been able to be resourceful and find shelter and keep himself warm enough to survive this. I can't say why certain tragedies occur, but I do know that God works for our good. I also believe that through him miraculous things can happen. Please take 5 minutes out of your day to cry out for this man and his family. It has been on my mind night and day, and I can't even imagine his families fear, anxiousness and sorrow over this. Matthew 18:20 "For where two or three come together in my name, there I am with them". +For updates on the situation check out the "please pray for matt johnson" FB page, HERE.








I am so sorry to hear about your friend. He's in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your friend! I'm praying!
ReplyDeleteI laughed so hard at the picture of Bella! My cat does the EXACT same thing. I'll be in the living room and she'll be at the top of the stairs staring down on me with her head through the railing. Constantly. It's hilarious yet mildly unnerving.
Aww Bella lol. My dog does the same thing. What kind of Canon are you getting?! I have a rebel and I am obsessed!
ReplyDeleteYES. you are going to LOVE the griddle, like i said in some previous e mail where i listed off 500000 places to go..gosh i need a trip home.
ReplyDeletegriddle cafe is so good, the pancakes are MASSIVE
ReplyDeleteHAHAHAH that pic of bella creepin in the corner...love lol
ReplyDeleteeeee birthday 10 days!! i can only imagine the glamorous fabulous things you will do on your birthday being in bev hills and all! goto SUR!! or Villa Blanca!! haha bev hills housewives restaurant!
lots of prayers for your friends friend stuck on fuji...been praying since you mentioned it last week and i believe he will be found!! miraculous things really do happen!
have a great weekend love :)
xoxox
That picture of Bella in the background is toooo funny. Btw, Happy Early Birthday!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your head was not severed, I thought of you right away when I read about that!!
ReplyDeleteHaha Bella in the background of that phot is too funny :)
Definitely praying for Matt. I pray that he is ok and survives this!!
Praying for Matt! Such a terrible thing to happen, God is mysterious and I believe the only thing to do in such circumstances is trust in Him! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, and you know I'm linking up girl!
With Love. M
Those pancakes sound super delish! And happy birthday month!
ReplyDeleteI am praying for your friend, Matt, right now.
ReplyDeletePraying for Matt! That really is an incredible movement his family has started on fb!
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Jenna
Oh my goodness, i'm sorry to hear about Matt. I'm praying that they will find him soon! That must be so heart braking for his friends and family.
ReplyDeleteUgg, gives me the chills about that man they found right where you guys were hiking days ago!! Crazy! And def still praying for your friend matt! Happy Friday & besos!
ReplyDeleteHe will deff be in my prayers, I will try to spread the word to my friends and fam members!
ReplyDeleteThinking and praying love! I can't imagine going through something like that. Prayers for his family as well.
ReplyDeletepraying praying praying for Matt. That hit me hard.
ReplyDeletethanks for hosting Friday letters!
hahahaha i did not notice Bella
ReplyDeleteuntil you mention it in the letter
HILARIOUS! xD
The breakfast sounds AMAZING!
hot chocolate french toast..
ill take two! :)
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i'm so terribly sorry to hear about your friend! i hope he's safe and my thoughts and prayers are with him. it's not likely this tragedy will be forgotten until he's home safe.
ReplyDeletecan't wait to hear about that breakfast. man, oh man... sounds too good.
He and his family are definitely in our prayers, ashley.
ReplyDeleteOK, I don't know how I haven't seen your blog yet. I love! I also love the Friday letters and will be linking up today! Can't wait to read more.
ReplyDeleteKristal at
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Just said a prayer for him and his safe return! Thank you for posting this, will continue praying and keep us updated
ReplyDeleteMany many prayers for your friend Matt in Japan and for a big God-sized miracle <3
ReplyDelete...And enjoy that breakfast (sounds ah-mazing) and being showered with lots of special surprises!! Happy weekend :)
OHHHH I want a Canon so BADLY! My husband said I must learn how to use our current camera first before I consider getting a new one. However you Cali pics are going to look awesome...I love your shots on Instagram.
ReplyDeleteLove this link-up! And I finally got around to it this time :)
ReplyDeletePraying for your mountain climber friend!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is so scary for your friend Matt. I hope he is found and is alright!! Let us know if you hear anything more!
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How do you redo your blog page?
ReplyDeleteMy internet has been down so I'm playing catch up. 1.I love your blog's new look 2. Your Tilapia recipe looks amazing and your little recipe card is so cute! 3. I want a fancy Canon too!
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