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Pray for Petra Anderson – The Colorado Shootings

July 20, 2012

Petra Anderson
Petra Anderson

I woke up this morning to the news that there had been a terrible shooting in Aurora, Colorado, which is an eastern Denver suburb. The shooting took place at the premier of the movie, “Dark Knight Rises”. When I saw the news I wondered if anyone we knew might have been there. See story here…
Then my son, David came down with the news that our friend, Petra Anderson had been shot three times in the arm and once in the head. She is now in ICU. The bullet that hit her in the head went through her nose and is stuck in the back of her skull. She can still move and talk. That is good news!
Please join us along with her family and friends in praying for Petra’s healing and recovery. Pray for the Lord’s peace and comfort for her and her family, and loved ones.
We first met Petra through speech and debate. She is one of the most gifted and talented young women we know. She loves Jesus, and is part of a wonderful family! Her aunt, uncle and cousins go to our church, Village Seven Presbyterian.
The Anderson family has experienced more than their share of pain and hardship lately. Petra’s mom, Kim has been battling cancer. Our heart goes out to them.
It’s time to come together and hold them up in prayer as well as all those affected by this tragedy.
Psalm 34 is one of my favorites in times of trials and difficulties.

“When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all.”
—Psalm 34:17-19 (ESV)

When you read something like this in the news it’s sad and scary, but when someone you know was affected by the tragedy, it really brings it home. Thanks for caring and standing with us and them in prayer.
In His Grip, Dave
DiasoLifeontheBorder.org

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  • By Naphtali
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 10:18 am

    I am reblogging this on my blog. So sorry and I will be praying.

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 20, 2012 at 1:12 pm

      Thanks and I think getting it out to more people will provide even more prayer covering. I feel for the family.

  • By Naphtali
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 10:18 am

    Reblogged this on Did Jesus have a Facebook Page?.

  • By Susan
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    My cousin’s son is a friend of Petra’s and I just wanted to say that even though we are of different faiths ( I am LDS.. you might know us as Mormon) We are keeping her and all the other victims of this senseless tragedy in our prayers. Many will be praying for Petra and her family.

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 20, 2012 at 1:03 pm

      Thank you I know they appreciate all the love and support.

  • By Mary Roac
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    My prayersare with this family. I do not know this sweet lady, but I know peoplewho do know her. LORD, I lift up both mother and daughter to you. Please send your healing angles to them. Most of all your will be done.

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 20, 2012 at 1:07 pm

      Thanks for praying. They need a lot of encouragement and support right now.

  • By Allegra Carmickle
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    I just got rid of Facebook yesterday, but Petra is in my prayers today. Would very much appreciate an update if/when you get one. Thank you.

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 20, 2012 at 1:08 pm

      Thanks for keeping Petra and her family in your prayers! The last I heard she will have surgery to remove the bullet in a day or two.

  • By Joanne
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    Is there anything else we can do? Do you know where we can send care packages or encouragements for Petra and to help the family?

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 20, 2012 at 5:34 pm

      At this point – I don’t know, but I will send out a note if I find out. Just keep praying.

  • By Joshua Washington
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    Petra and I graduated together in the music composition program at UOP.. I love her dearly. My father, mother, sisters and I are all praying along with the congregation.

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 20, 2012 at 5:35 pm

      Great to hear that so many are standing with her in prayer. I heard she did go into surgery, but I haven’t heard anything since then.

  • By Dianne Barlowe
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    So sad to hear this, Dave. We have been praying for the victims but can now mention Petra by name. Keep us posted.

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 20, 2012 at 5:37 pm

      It is sad – it’s hard on the whole family. I heard she did go into surgery, but I haven’t heard anything since then.

  • By Penny Potts
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    Praying God’s strength and healing power for Petra and peace for her family.

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 20, 2012 at 5:38 pm

      Thanks – I know they appreciate and need a lot of prayer.

  • By Valerie
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    My prayers for Petra, her family, and everyone hurt in this incident. God please help us all!

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 20, 2012 at 5:38 pm

      Thanks for your prayers. We do pray for God’s healing touch.

  • By Pieter Stok
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    We will pray,

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 20, 2012 at 5:39 pm

      Thank you – I know a number of people are praying, and God will hear our prayers.

      • By Larry D. Mc Donald, Zephyrhills, Florida
        Posted July 21, 2012 at 9:06 am

        Praying for Petra, here in Zephyrhills, Florida….I am a cousin of hers, (on her Fathers side of the family), and just want her to know that my church, (Oasis World Outreach) and I are lifting Petra up in prayer, (and her family)…. God Bless you all…..Maranatha… L.D. Mc Donald

        • By diasolifeontheborder
          Posted July 21, 2012 at 7:56 pm

          That’s huge that so many are praying! She seems to be doing well from what I’m seeing in the updates.

  • By SPTP2011
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    Reblogged this on Stumbling into Grace with SPTP2011 and commented:
    Putting a face to this senseless tragedy

  • By Steven
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    I know Petra from school and church. I met her just this last semester actually. I don’t know her as well as I would like to but all of my prayer goes towards her and the victims of the shooting. I’m already amazed by the miracle of her being alive

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 20, 2012 at 7:32 pm

      Thanks for your prayers. She went through surgery and it sounds like that went well. The were able to get the fragments from the bullet out of her brain. She still has a ways to go in recovery, so keep up the prayer.

  • By Dan Walden
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    I also do not know this obviously fine young lady but I do know a good friend of hers – David – and am praying for her, family and friends as well!

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 20, 2012 at 7:33 pm

      Thanks so much for praying. She made it through surgery, and it sounds like that went well.

      • By Joshua
        Posted July 20, 2012 at 7:52 pm

        Praise God. So things have been going well so far?

        • By diasolifeontheborder
          Posted July 20, 2012 at 9:10 pm

          Yes, I believe they are

  • By walter bright
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    Will be praying… My heart goes out to you guys and the Anderson family.

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 20, 2012 at 9:11 pm

      Thanks so much – god moves through prayer

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  • By Susan England
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    I have been glued to the tv all day….listening in shock and horror! It is just terrible what happened out there. My own daughter was at the same movie premiere in Missouri and I’m thanking God that she was not at the “wrong place at the wrong time”!! I will pray for the young lady and her family as they are going through this rough time in their lives!! May God bless them with good news and quick healing!!

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 21, 2012 at 1:12 am

      thanks for your prayers – we trust the Lord for His mercy and quick healing

  • By faithfulnibbles
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 9:48 pm

    I am reblogging also. And praying for Petra, her mom and all other victims.

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 21, 2012 at 1:13 am

      that’s good, that helps get the word out. I think many are praying, and the Lord is answering as we lift up Petra and her family

  • By faithfulnibbles
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 9:48 pm

    Reblogged this on faithfulnibbles.

  • By Margaret De Pauw
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    We are praying for Petra and her family for courage during this difficult trial. Thank you Lord for hearing our prayers and answering them!!!

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 21, 2012 at 1:14 am

      We serve a great God who comforts us when we are week. He is near the broken hearted.

  • By Lauren Bendik
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 12:40 am

    does anybody know how she is doing now?

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 21, 2012 at 1:50 am

      she is recovering from her surgery from earlier today. The bullet entered in the front of the face at her nose and traveled to the back of her head, and she survived. The doctor felt good about everything coming out of surgery

  • By The 1 Saved By Grace
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 1:17 am

    Praying!!

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 21, 2012 at 8:03 pm

      Thanks!

  • By lbkennett
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 6:16 am

    What a terrible, terrible thing that has happened in Colorado. Thanks for a reminder to pray, for even the perpetrator.

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 21, 2012 at 8:03 pm

      Thanks for praying!

      • By lbkennett
        Posted July 22, 2012 at 5:30 am

        Keep us updated on Petra.

        • By diasolifeontheborder
          Posted July 22, 2012 at 8:11 pm

          If you are on Facebook – you can join the Anderson Family Prayers, Well-Wishes and Relief Fund group. There are some updates on there

          • By lbkennett
            Posted July 23, 2012 at 1:41 am

            Thanks

  • By lbkennett
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 6:22 am

    Reblogged this on lbkennett and commented:
    What a terrible, terrible thing that has happened in Colorado. The following is a reminder to pray. Pray for those hurt who need healing, for family members touch by this tragedy or grieving the lost, for Aurora, Co, and yes, even the perpetrator. He is not beyond the reach of Calvary’s Love. May God bless your time in prayer.

  • By mccsmagistra
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 8:42 am

    Hello,
    We got to know Petra last summer in Maine when she was at a music festival. Thank you for alerting us (via our daugher via Facebook). She attended our church and came to our house while she was here. She is a talented and lovely young woman. Do you have an address for her? We only have her CA address in our guest book.
    In Christ,
    Sue Strickland
    mccsmagistra@yahoo.com

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 21, 2012 at 7:55 pm

      I don’t have her address, but I could probably get it. Thanks for your concern.

  • By Planting Potatoes
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 10:55 am

    standing in agreement with you and everyone who reads your prayer. Praying for God’s merciful healing of Petra, as well as all those affected by this evil tragedy.

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 21, 2012 at 7:57 pm

      Thanks – the family needs prayer, so that’s a great encouragement.

  • By justathoughtgwl
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 11:27 am

    Praying for everyone involved. Believing God’s Word to hold true even in this situation. “And we know that God causes all things to work together for the good…”

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 21, 2012 at 7:58 pm

      Yes – we don’t always know how, but we know that God is faithful to His word.

  • By Karen P. Simpson
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    Lord, you are an awesome God. We praise You for Your mercy and grace. Lord be with Petra and those who love her, hold them in your arms wipe their tears; let them know you are with them. Guide her doctors & caregivers, give them wisdom & endurance. We lift up to you Lord all the victims. Please hold Satan at bay. Bring healing. Amen

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 21, 2012 at 8:00 pm

      Amen – that’s a beautiful and encouraging prayer.

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  • By Randy Stahla
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    I will be praying for you! My web site is for encouraging people.

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 22, 2012 at 8:09 pm

      Thanks for your prayers. There are a number of hurting people

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  • By christrocks
    Posted July 24, 2012 at 9:42 am

    Will be praying…such a horrible thing.
    -TTT

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 24, 2012 at 1:10 pm

      Thanks for praying – they need a lot of prayer covering, for God’s healing and provision.

  • By kford2007
    Posted July 24, 2012 at 10:37 am

    I’m sending you so many prayers. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. It’s so senseless.

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 24, 2012 at 1:13 pm

      Thanks for praying for the Anderson family. God is caring for them and their needs. They need the family of God to stand with them, comfort them and to give towards their needs.

  • By Jean-Paul
    Posted July 27, 2012 at 6:14 am

    I’m French (from Strasbourg) and I love Jésus too ; I will pray for Petra and her family.

    • By diasolifeontheborder
      Posted July 27, 2012 at 8:59 am

      Thanks so much

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