More riches. Steve walking. November 26th.

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Michelle

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  • Barry

    That is so cool. I’ll bet Steve can walk all the way to Bethlehem with those kinds of moves. Thanks for sharing the answers to prayers in such a powerful way. We continue to pray for even more miracles. Merry Christmas, Rev. Barry DeShetler, Christ UMC, Kettering Ohio

  • Diane & Peter Wilson

    Hallelujah!

    Diane & Peter Wilson

  • mollymccue

    Tears, friends. What a way to brighten my morning: Steve walking and walking and walking and walking! You are so loved.

  • Fred Davis

    Steve and Michelle, once I wiped the tears from my eyes, I simply have to say WAY TO GO!. You are doing awesome. I know how much concentration, work, exertion, strain, anxiety, joy, frustration, unsteadiness, and every other emotion in involved. As you approach the 6 month anniversary of your accident, it is amazing to see how far God has brought you in recovery. Keep walking by faith – literally and figuratively. May the joy of God’s incarnation in Jesus fill your hearts with courage and strength this Christmas season. Praise the Lord for his faithful care and healing. We love you
    Fred and Judy

  • ALLEN

    AMAZING!!!!!

  • Margotowen

    joy. joy. joy. my heart is so glad! walking prayers. you go, steve! we love you so much.

  • Rameshwolf

    Praise the Lord!!! I can’t wait until Allen and I can see Steve walking in person in two weeks! We love you guys.

  • Psbryant

    This is amazing testimony to Steve’s courage and determination and the power of God’s healing through the faithful prayers of many. My faith and relationship with Christ has deepened as I have witnessed and read and prayed for you.
    Love,
    Pam

  • Mary Johnson

    How amazing to see this video. You’ve traveled an amazing road and are not yet at the finish line, but you do know who runs beside you. The progress probably feels slight each day to you, but those of us who only receive updates occasionally can see the wonder of the miracle God is sending you. Many blessings. Jeff and Mary Johnson

  • Sandra

    AMAZING GRACE of the Lord NEVER ceases!!! What a wonderful and beautiful Christmas gift to your family and to all of us who have been following your story. Awesome job Steve!!!

  • Lolaray3

    AMAZING!!! WE LOVE YOU!!! JANA AND THE BOYS!!!

  • Judy

    My heart is full of praise for our amazing God who through His grace is performing miracles! Steve and Michele, you’re walking such a tough road. Yet, you’ve passed so many milestones and this one is huge. Thank you for posting this and keeping us current with your progress!

  • Justinasumathi

    Halleuluiah!!!!walking and leaping and praising GOD.All things are possible in HIM.Dear Pastor Steve,it is so good to see you walking.I believe that soon you will be striding across the podium ,delivering your sermons with passion,just as before.Love ,Joe and Justina.India.

  • jennibell

    Wow. Are there any other words on this earth???? Heaven, I’m sure, have a few that we will one day learn but for now, trapped in our limitations, WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Deb Meske Thompson

    OH. MY. GOD.
    Beyond those words, I’m speechless.

  • Kbothel

    Wow. Wow. Wow. This is overwhelmingly amazing. Way to go Steve!!!!!!!
    Merry Christmas to your entire family.
    Katharine (Boomer)

  • Jhorlacher263206

    crying with happiness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! merry christmas to all.

    kris horlacher
    dayton ohio

  • randy working

    It’s wonderful to see this. Bless you, Steve and Michelle.

  • Tom Hardeman

    Incredible! Watching you walk across the room Steve and continue on around…my heart was full of joy and gratitude for a Saviour who continues saving us and restoring us…Rooting for you from Manila!! Go Steve! GO! -Tom & Maddy

  • Kirsten

    This is beyond amazing! I just shared your fundraiser video with the staff at our school for devotions this week. Our theme this year is “Be Amazed” and you epitomize that it in very sense. I can’t wait to share this with them as well. You are being prayed for in Grand Haven, Michigan!

  • Sarahbeuerle

    PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW!! Dear Steve and Michelle, to witness you walking and turning corners is truely a Miracle beyond measure…..it is such a huge answer to so many prayers.
    Love,
    Sarah

  • Researcher55

    Praise the Lord! Steve and Michelle, we are thrilled and continue to pray! We look forward to having you back in Manila. May the Lord bless you with a wonderful Christmas. Geri and Harry

  • Kim Smelser

    thank you for sharing!!! miracles in our midst! Next I want to see a wrestling match with the boys. ;)

  • Jason

    BEAUTIFUL!!

  • Davejginter

    This is a great gift for Christmas. As Advent reminds of of Christ’s coming, we also await the Advent of Steve’s full recovery and pray for that day to come.

  • Mac and Rhoda Bradshaw

    Hooray! The Lord has done Great Things! God is able to do more than ou ask or imagine. A Blessed Season to you and the family. You are always in our hearts and prayers. Mac and Rhoda

  • Lindsay

    Wow… God is great and continuing to show His faithfulness…

  • Deborahannegustafson

    That was so far. We are sooooo happy. Praying for more and more

  • Eileenjohnson

    Rejoicing with you and praising our most Gracious Father!!!! Following your blog has been such an encouragement to my own faith walk. You and Steve have brought such glory to our Father!!
    Eileen Johnson, Dayton, Ohio

  • Kathleen Barry

    This is such a gift! Thank you. And praise God who is Awesome!

  • Roger B, UCM

    Wow. “I shall run the race, I shall finish the course…” It’s not far away! This is just amazing. We continue to pray for Steve’s fingers, and your Christmas dance.

  • Jody

    Go Pastor Steve!!!!! Praises to our merciful God who heals and loves you so much! Hmmmm now I’m thinking of enrolling you in the Ironman Triathlon:)

  • Lindaraz77

    You go guy!! How uplifting for everyone to see this. Wow! Thank you Almighty God….

  • Eileen Anderson Tellefson

    Wow, what a surprise and delight.

  • Michael Butt

    Fantastic Pastor Steve! I’m sooo happy for you! Thanks to our God! :)

  • Joy Portugal

    Praise the Lord for this fantastic moment.

  • Jerry & Carmel Yoder

    WoW.!!!
    God continue his “Miracles”.!!!
    And, it looks like the Road to Damascus is now do-able without a Wheel Chair.!!
    God Bless You Pastor Steve.
    & MERRY CHRISTMAS.!!!

  • Linda Broch

    Hallelujah, Jesus! Michelle, it looks like you’ll be dancing on your wedding anniversary!

  • Kikomnl

    praise god! praise god! praise god!!!!!

  • Elaine

    even when he was immobile and bed-ridden, i just knew that he was going to walk someday. i even posted it on this same webpage… but not this early. wow!
    but not this early! wow!

  • Baste Quiniones

    Wow! See you next year in Manila

  • Diana Rackers

    Praise God! Keep fighting on, Steve! God bless you, Michelle, and your family. Merry Christmas!

  • Heather Atkins

    What can I say that hasn’t already been said in the previous 41 comments, except DITTO! Thank you for the posts, thank you for the videos, thank you for sharing your journey. The swelling of my heart and the lump in my throat reminds me that deep joy that can be experienced in simply being grateful for progress, even if the ultimate goal is not yet reached. I pray for continued blessings for you all!

  • Kevinchung7

    You can do it Pastor Steve!

  • Hartley Angela

    Praising and thanking God with you.

  • Marcie Solin

    no others words but — TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!

  • L ee Wanak

    It’s so good to see you walking!

  • Joy G.

    Praise God! What a miracle that we all get to witness!

  • Lisa Fann

    Freaking awesome! What a glorious video. Thank you.
    Lisa

  • Jeri

    I’ll go with Lisa. Freakin’ awesome!!!!

  • Borgar Bjorkas

    Thank God for such a miracle! We feel so happy for all of you and praise God for his unending wonders! May you all have a glorious Christmas!

  • Jostein

    Wow! That was just AMAZING to see!

  • Jolly

    WOW, Pastor Steve!!! Praise God for this awe-inspiring feat! Indeed, nothing is impossible with God!
    Michelle, praying for a sweet dance on your anniversary :-) Thank you so much, your steadfast determination is an endless encouragement to us all! Love and prayers, Jolly

  • Ally Coyle

    Praise God from whom all miracles flow!! Wow and Wow!! I had back surgery in Sept (T2 to T9) and it was hard for me to walk afterward. I can even begin to image the pain, struggle, and process to accomplish this feat.

  • Rowena

    Praise God who owns our body!!! yeah Amen! the progress of our dear Pastor Steve condition was really is the expossure of Christ taking over his physical body which i believe is the fruit of a willing heart to be use as instrument of His power and love. This video made me admire the Lord Jesus more and more… indeed TO GOD BE THE GLORY! We never stop praying for you Pastor Steve and family. Rowena Otanes

  • Erlynn Campos

    Yey! Great to see you walking, Pastor Steve! Who can understand the workings of our body except our dear Creator God. Don’t give up because we haven’t. We love you both and look to the day we will see you again!

  • Steve

    Praise and praise the Mighty One ! Looking forward to see you soon.

  • Fvhc

    Awesome Christmas present! Praise GOD who are hearing and answering prayers! YES! It is so wonderful to see Pastor Steve walking especially after a long absence of communication. Will pray for your landlady.

  • Rhonda Speaker

    Way to go Steve!!!! God bless you & your family.

  • Bckuiken

    Wow! We praise God with you and now we pray for you to continue to get stronger.

  • Gary Snyder

    Steve, you are doing awesome! Praise God for your steady recovery!!!!

  • Peg & Paul Stuckey

    Hi Steve & Michelle,

    You are amazing, Steve! We thrilled to see you walking without aid of walker or anyone’s assistance. You truly have true grit! We know you’ve only gotten there by months of diligent hard work and persistence, God’s grace and prayers. Keep on keeping on!! We’re with you all the way always!

    Peg & Paul Stuckey

  • Mary Meyer

    Wonderful You Tube of Steve walking. You are an incredible family!!

    Love from Mary and Henry Meyer

  • Steve Read

    Our God is an awesome God! And you, my friend, are doing awesome work! I am so thrilled. God is at work! They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall run and not grow weary, walk and not faint! . . . We continue to pray for you! Love to Michelle — Steve Read

  • Cecille Espiritu

    Glory and Honor and Power to Him is able to make all things abound. Truly nothing is impossible with God to us who believe in the Living Christ. Hallelujah. Mighty is our Abba Father.

    Cecille Espiritu

  • Sue6379

    Steve, as a P.T. I know how hard you are working toward independence, and how much God is blessing you with life, strength, perseverance, and discipline. Your hips, knees, and ankles show incredible stability as you walked in this video. I will pray for your strength and agility to keep on increasing. You and Michele are shining very brightly in a dark world so desperate for hope. We love you, Sue and Bob Bodensteiner

  • Millie

    This is SOOOOO AWESOMELY AMAZING!!!! Praise God for whom nothing is impossible! What a wonderful Christmas present to us all. Michelle, get ready for a sweet date on your anniversary:-))) You may yet get to dance, too!
    We continue to pray for all of you. Here’s wishing you a VERY BLESSED CHRISTMAS!
    lOVE,
    Millie & Mer Meneses

  • Ann Thomas

    Stunning to see you walking, Steve! Your perseverance and tenacity are inspiring. Your joy metaphor, Michelle, illustrates Christ’s promise: You are abiding in Christ’s love. His joy is in you. Your joy is complete.

    Dr. Bill Bright wrote, “Joy is love’s strength.” You prove his point.

    Glad tidings of great joy to you all, Ruetschle family!
    Ann

  • Ann Thomas

    Stunning to see you walking, Steve! Your perseverance and tenacity are inspiring. Your joy metaphor, Michelle, illustrates Christ’s promise: You are abiding in Christ’s love. His joy is in you. Your joy is complete.

    Dr. Bill Bright wrote, “Joy is love’s strength.” You prove his point.

    Glad tidings of great joy to you all, Ruetschle family!
    Ann

  • Roger and Jerri Oliver

    What great joy to see you walking so steadily Steve! We know that it has been with great effort, diligince to the therapy, persistence, and resistance to the plateaus and setbacks along with God’s great love and joy in you that has brought you this far. We rejoice with you and Michelle and your precious boys.

    Much Love,
    Roger and Jerri Oliver

  • Elisabeth A Williams

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    OOOOOOOOOOOh!!!!
    My (actually, OUR)
    GOD!

  • Amyheckman23

    Thank you Lord!!!

  • Sarah Hedberg

    Such change! It is beautiful to watch Steve walk with such effort yet ease, determination yet humility, struggle yet ready to burst joy. Thank you Jesus, the Father, and Holy Spirit for your work of healing in my friend!

  • Delfa Matic

    Alleluia and praises to our God, the Great Physician who never fails. What great news indeed! And what better time than now – the season for rejoicing because our Emmanuel has come and will continue to be with us and Steve in the coming year.

    May Christ’s Peace and JOY reign in our hearts this Christmas and in the coming New Year!

    As we continue to pray for Steve’s complete recovery,

    Tom and Delfa Matic along with Josh, Tom IV, Shiloah and Woolim

  • Greggfarah

    BFAM!

  • Linda

    Wow Pastor Steve! God really is with you every step of the way! Amazing, Glorious God!