 Almost 2 months ago, my wife (who is 4 months pregnant at that time) had an ultrasound of our baby. The sonologist came back to us saying that they found 2 cysts in the baby's brain (choroid plexus area). I cannot begin to explain to you the horror of hearing the news. Trying to put up a strong and faith-filled front for my wife and kids, I came back to God asking for strength. Unbelief started to set in and before I knew it, I had been listing down the "what if's". What if the baby has... What if the baby's disability becomes... What if the baby doesn't... Can I be real honest? It wasn't the easiest thing to go through. But I was to preach a message that coming Sunday, the beginning of our LEAD series at Victory Fort. Our one point was "MOVE IN FAITH, NOT IN FEAR!" (David and Goliath episode) God has a great sense of humor. I like that about Him. He was wanting to test run the message first to me before I even share it. Man, that was tough. It was like Him saying, "Get up from that sulking, get off your rear end and live the truth of my word." By His grace, Jenn and I did just that. Last Wednesday, after being told to wait 6 weeks (our 40 days of waiting) before getting another full congenital scan, we visited the doctor and got the scan. The sonologist, our OB and another doctor couldn't quite explain it... "The cysts are just not there anymore!" And to be super sure, they checked the limbs, kidneys, spine, brain, heart, etc. because if the cysts were still there (and they were big), they would've majorly affected our baby's growth and development. What were the findings? The baby's perfect! No problems at all. God is indeed a God of miracles. Those who prayed and fasted with us, thanks so much for standing with us. We really appreciate our spiritual family. Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. (Romans 4:20-21)---------------- PS. Saw our youngest, Ryan's, video again declaring 'faith broda'. If you want to be encouraged, click here.   | praise God! I miss your whole family kuya pao! |
 | wow! awesome God! this gave me goose bumps! galing ni God!! |
 | never doubted that this is going to be an opportunity to testify that we serve a living God who is faithful.i am moved by the faith and courage of your family.your lives inspire so many!God bless you! |
 | yeah! an answered prayer. i prayed. |
 | chinkeetan wrote on May 26, '08, edited on May 26, '08 God is awesome and faithful.
Blessed are those who puts there hope
in the Lord. |
 | our God is truly amazing!!!! He is an awesome God.. =) |
 | God continues to be the same God of wonders!!! I praise God for this development. |
 | Wow, Amazing God! Praise God for his miracles! This is so encouraging! So happy for you, Ms. Jenn and the rest of the family! =) |
 | Praise God! He is faithful! We're so glad to hear that Jenn and the baby are perfectly fine! |
 | goose bumps. Praise God! He is - what is bigger than huge? - that's Him. I'm so happy for you and jen, pastor pao. will share this with friends and family. |
 | poink wrote on May 26, '08 *sniff* =) FAITH, broda!!!!! Praise God
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 | that's great! :) i'm so blessed with this news! |
 | . . . and God ALWAYS comes through! great testimony, kpao & ate jenn :-) |
 | WOW!! such a encouraging story... keep posting yeah?? |
 | We truly have an AMAZING GOD! |
 | thanks for praying and for everyone else who stood with us during this time. even people from kids church before who are now in canada were praying. God's truly amazing. |
| we miss you too also. heard you're getting married. congrats in advance. :) |
| thanks t. ermalee. you've been one who has made an impact in my faith in God. thanks for the investment from way before in FBC. |
 | fantastic news, pastor pao! :) i'm so happy to hear that! |
 | grabe, God is so amazing! so blessed to hear this news. my mom would surely be happy when she hears this news too. |
 | paolo and jen, we are truly so happy about this miracle! what a testimony. |
 | I'm happy for you and your new baby Kuya Pao. =) |
 | there is only one word to describe this: MIRACLE!!!
we truly have a GREAT and AMAZING GOD!!! =D |
 | He made the cysts BIG to let us know how bigger he is.
He made the cysts two, to let us know that it was not a sonogram error that it was really there and that he will take it away when we are ready.
Such a spectacular testimony of God's healing power! |
 | nuel8 wrote on May 26, '08 God is amazing!! He can do the impossible!! I'm happy to hear that the baby is well Pastor Pao!! Thanks for updating us!!=D |
 | a big WOW talaga bro ! thank you LORD |
 | wow i wanna cry! so happy for you! =) |
 | Wow na wow tlaga.... WHAT A BIG GOD WE HAVE!!!
Ka-touch! |
 | :-) thats god for you..!!!!!!!!! thank you GOD!!!!!!!! |
 | Hi Paolo and Jenn, God indeed is good to you. Thank you for sharing these things with us. We love you guys and are so elated by your experience of God's healing and power. I join in singing the song "I love Him better every day!" We continue to believe God for GOOD THINGS for you.
Love, Uncle Gregg and Aunt Lynn |
 | Excited to see the miracle baby of our miracle God! |
 | praise God. thank you for sharing, Pastor. |
 | He is indeed a promise-keeper, miracle-doer, grace-giver! Glory to God! We are very happy for you & your family. |
 | I am so HAPPY and Encouraged to hear that Pastor Paolo! |
 | ahwww, wow kuya pao! that's great news! i love that verse too, one of my favorites! cant wait to see the baby! (: |
 | Our God is an Awesome God! He truly answers prayers! So happy for you and Jenn! |
 | God is sooooooooooo GOOD. He certainly cares for each one of us, even the unborn babies. God says, I knew you when you were still in your mother's womb. Praise God Paolo and Jenn!! We love you lots! |
 | praise God! we're rejoicing with you! |
 | another proof of God's unfailing love to your family Pastor Pao. as i have said, we (my fam) have yet to meet the baby and the whole fam when we go back home! |
 | Praise God Paolo. We're so happy to hear the good news. |
 | your faith is encouraging..keep it up,truly FAITH can do miracles! |
 | I knew it! I knew it!!! God will never, ever abandon his very own. More miracles to come to the Punzalans! "Faith broda" talaga!!!
HALLELUIAH TO THE KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS, JESUS!! |
 | praise God! c'mon FAITH MAN! |
| thanks aunt lynn. thanks for praying. |
 | Indeed, what the enemy meant for harm, God will turn into good for those who are His :) What a testimony, Pastor Paolo! |
 | Dear Paolo and Jenn: I am so thankful that your baby is normal now. God is merciful and heard all your and our prayers. This calls for a celebration. I am going to offer my Mass as a thanksgiving for God's gift to you. Love, Tita Racel |
| Dear Paolo and Jenn: God indeed is merciful. I am so happy to hear that your baby is fine and OK. Now all we need to do is wait for the day when your baby will be here to make your family complete. Thank God for his great gift to you. I will offer my Mass as a thanksgiving for God's answer to your and our prayers. Love, Tita Racel |
| thanks so much tita! your prayers are super well appreciated. see you soon. :) |
 | very encouraging! Praise God.. Hope to meet the newest member of the family. See you soon! Kuya Paolo and Ate Jenn:) |
 | Thank you, Jesus!!!! I cant express how happy i am for your family! |
 | Thank you JESUS!!!!:-)
I am very encouraged by this testimony... WOW!:-)
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 | in the Bible Jesus healed all who came to Him, till now, never fails!
we are so happy for you! |
 | I remember hearing Jenn share the news about the baby's cysts at the VCF morning services and thinking, What a great testimony this will be when the Lord heals their baby :-) Our God is awesome! - Myla |
 | we truly have a GREAT & LOVING God!! So happy for you Paolo and Jenn!! |
 | Hooray for a great and mighty God!
We are blessed by this story of faith. |
 | wow!!!! wow!!!! Praise GOD! :) |
 | Wow! PRAISE GOD! Its redundant bec its what all the others have said, but it needs to be said! WOW! PRAISE GOD!!!! |
 | Our God Is an Awesome God, He reigns with power (to heal all kinds of sickness) and love (He loves us all so much)...
This Is A Miracle and a Testimony to his Greatness.
If this is not God's Work then what Is?
Amen!!! |
 | YES!!!! YES!!! YES!!! 5 weeks of nonstop praying, it works!!! ALL GLORY to HIM! I was so afraid that I might break my promise to you to pray for the baby everyday. Sometimes the Lord will wake me up in the middle of the night just to remind me to pray for the baby. Wow, AMAZING how the Lord cares for us. |
 | Psalm 136:4 "to him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever." |
 | we were there when you shared the sad news, i shed tears, but i know that God will show His glory to you and Jenn, and that it will be a real awesome testimony! God is really Amazing, He's sooo good! Now your healthy baby Joaquin Rafael is in your arms...awesome! |
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I remember hearing Jenn share the news about the baby's cysts at the VCF morning services and thinking, What a great testimony this will be when the Lord heals their baby :-) Our God is awesome! - Myla 