Day 4 - June 19 - Get in the car, son...
"Get in the car, son. We're going somewhere."
"Are we going to McDonald's?"
"You'll see when we get there, tiger!"
"Can we go to McDonald's?"
"I said you'll see when we get there, child! It's time to get in the car."
"I want to go to McDonald's! I want McDonald's!"
"Son, I know how to drive, I know where we're going, and I have something to show you. I just want you to get in the car."
"But I want McDonald's. Waaaah, I want McDonald's!"
"Son, it's time. Get in the car. Don't make me put you in the car; I want you to take my hand, and we're going to walk across the lawn and get in the car."
"But I want to go to McDonald's, Papa."
"You don't know where we're going - it's a surprise to you. I can see out the windshield, and you can't see over the dashboard. That's why I'm driving; because I can see where we're going. Trust your father to take care of you and get you where you're going safely. Let's get in the car."
"Okay, Papa. But would it be OK if maybe we stopped at McDonald's?"
"We'll see, son. We'll see."
My Father knows how to drive.
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posted by Eric Williamson @ 12:21 PM
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Eric....makes me think of our little Keebler on the bike site :) Can you see Troy trying to look out the windshield while you drive?
Still praying, meeting with a buddy after work, and we'll lift you all up there, too....
Pete, ATL
Eric,
What an amazing thing for you to write given what you are going through right now. It broke my heart to read your earlier post about the desperation you felt at not being able to help your son or relieve his pain. I cannot imagine. Thank you for sharing your feelings so openly.
Karen,
Thank you for reminding me of the spiritual battle that took place when Connor was just a child. I, too, have heard the story and wondered what mighty things God had in store for my nephew that satan would try so desperately to stop him. As I have watched him grow into the fine young Christian man he is, using his talents to bring glory to God, I can see why satan is afraid. My son and Connor's cousin, Keenan, looks up to Connor with great respect and admiration. I could not ask for a better role model for my son.
My dear nephew Connor,
I cry out to God on your behalf for relief from the pain you are in and the frustration, desperation, fear, and anger you must surely feel at being trapped inside a body that will not cooperate with your mind.
Eric, Cherie, Joelle, Granny, Gramps, Donny, and all of Connor's friends that are with him....
I can't even bear the THOUGHT of seeing Connor suffering as he is. To those of you that are there with Connor and witnessing this nightmare firsthand, I pray for strength, courage, faith, peace and hope.
I wish there was something I could say or do to that would make a difference. The only things that come to mind are scriptures and songs. I will share them and hope they help if even a little. Please know how much we care and love you all.
Tonya Patterson
Washington
Walk by Faith by Jeremy Camp
Would I believe you when you would say
Your hand will guide my every way
Will I receive the words You say
Every moment of every day
Well I will walk by faith
Even when I cannot see
Well because this broken road
Prepares Your will for me
Help me to win my endless fears
You've been so faithful for all my years
With the one breath you make me new
Your grace covers all I do
Well I will walk by faith
Even when I cannot see
Well because this broken road
Prepares Your will for me
Well I'm broken, but I still see Your face
Well You've spoken, pouring Your words of grace
And I will walk by faith
Even when I cannot see
Because this broken road Prepares Your will for me
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