On February 2, 2010, Sharon was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis. After weeks of treatment, there was no improvement and the words "liver transplant" became part of the discussions. The unthinkable became our reality and a liver transplant was the only option. We wondered, even questioned what God's plan was in this, but our prayer was that no matter the outcome, it would be ALL for God's glory.

The purpose of this blog is to record the journey...to recount God's faithfulness through trial and pain. A cry for mercy and healing for Sharon. A place where friends and family can come to get updates and specific prayer requests. Please feel free to comment and encourage our hearts.






Floating on God's Grace in the Sea of Mercy

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Psalm 105:3

"Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice."


A celebration of Sharon's life will be held at The Canisteo Wesleyan Church~25 Greenwood Street~Canisteo, NY~14823

Monday, March 29, 2010
Calling hours are from 4:00-7:00pm
Celebration service will be at 7:00pm
Reception will be held immediately after in the church fellowship hall.

All friends and family are welcome

Psalm 84:1-2 & 10-12

"How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere;I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. LORD Almighty,blessed is the man who trusts in you".



Thursday, March 25, 2010


Sharon Irene Nasca saw the face of Jesus at 12:16 am Thursday, March 25th...What a Glorious Day.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Psalm 73:25-26

"Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."


Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Today is difficult day for the Nasca family...a day that we hoped and prayed would not come. The doctors met with the family and shared the news that Sharon is too sick to handle a second liver transplant. The current liver is not functioning and her body is quickly failing. Machines are sustaining her. The family is making peace with the decision to take her off the machines and allow her to run into the arms of her Savior.

Please pray for Lou and the family...for peace to reign in our hearts and to focus on the joy set before Sharon.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Psalm 5:1-3

"Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my sighing. Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation."


Sunday, March 21, 2010

Unfortunately, after Sharon's surgery on Friday, the fluid and swelling have not decreased. Therefore, the doctors have given the family the difficult news that there is no other option but to assume the liver is not functioning properly. As of today, Sharon will be put back on the transplant list and will need to go through the surgery a second time when and if an acceptable liver becomes available.

Please pray for a liver to become available. Please pray for divine strength for Sharon to sustain a second surgery. Please pray for Lou to lay all his fears,thoughts, and desires at the foot of the cross.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Psalm 13:5-6

"But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, for he has been good to me."


Friday, March 19, 2010

Oh how good the Lord is to answer prayer. The surgery was able to happen today. The doctors were able to go back in and remove the clot. Sharon was strong through the entire 4 hours of surgery. The doctors were very encouraged that they were able to do everything they had hoped to accomplish.

Please pray that a significant decrease in fluids is necessary....a healthy sign that the problem has been corrected.

Psalm 18:16-19

"He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me. They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the Lord was my support. He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me."


Friday, March 19, 2010


At 12:30 am, doctors did find a clot in one of her veins close to the liver! Praise God for an answer! However, Sharon's body is weak and critical. Her temperature and blood pressure began to drop, and she started having difficulty breathing. Doctors concluded she could not handle any further treatment. They had to stop the procedure and attempt to re-stabilize her body. If they feel she is stable enough, they will take her back to surgery today to remove the clot.

Psalm 9:9-10

"The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you."


Thursday, March 18, 2010


Doctors did not find anything out of the ordinary yesterday. However, after several meetings and consultaion with a team of doctors, the liver transplant team will take Sharon back into surgery today to again attempt to find the reason that is causing her to not retain fluids.

Oh, Lord how they need your wisdom....please provide abundantly.