Day 24 - July 9 - Connor's heart
This is Cherie', Connor's Mom.... My heart is aching right now as I watch my husband, Eric, comfort my daughter. They walk away wrapped in each other's arms. Connor's heart is really having a hard time beating properly again. The doctors are all concerned and come into Connor's room with long faces. I know God is in control, yet I pray with an aching heart, that our God will allow Connor to be strong enough to move closer to home. Maybe my ache is not just for this, but I see the fear and knowledge of what is going on with Connor's heart written upon my son's face. God please strengthen my son, please make his heart and lungs work!
posted by Cherié Williamson @ 1:13 PM
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cherie, my heart aches for you,I will continue to pray,I wish I had the right words to say,Or give you a big hug ! We are still praying for Connors Strenghth to be moved closer to home.we love you guys
Adrienne
Cherie and Family,
Thank you for letting us know of your urgent request. I know as a mother those early morning wake up calls from God can be bitter sweet. As I also wake at those early morning hours, and as I pray for my own family I will keep you in the utmost front of my own worries and fears for my children. This afternoon we will continue to fast and pray for your family as it sounds like you are facing new hope with Santa Clara Valley re-hab, but also needing extra prayers for your son's heart and "super bug!"
Tim Myers (one of your daughters old teachers) sends a HUGE hug to your daughter along with the memory of her wonderful flowers and smily faces she drew on her test papers. It is hard to smile at this time, but know you are prayed for and may this bring a small relief to your hearts.
You are loved and prayed for, and thought of each minute as we move about out lives.
Myers Family
I have prayed many times today for Connor and family. I have one of his prayer cards taped to my computer monitors here at my office so it reminds me constantly to keep you in my prayers. I will be passing them out at church tonight also. I cannot look at that card without asking God to watch over all of you. We will continue to pray for all of you. God bless each and every one of you.
Cherié,
Praying for all of you right now. For strength and for peace that is only possible through God's sustaining power. We will pray that Connor's heart will be strong again and he'll be moved closer to home. I know that would be a comfort in a number of ways.
My heart aches just reading your request and I'm praying specifically for you as Connor's mother. Your hurt is one that none of us can understand.
Can't give you a physical hug online...but I'm hugging you in my heart. You are loved and prayed for!!
Sherri
Cherie,
As a mother of an 18 year old son, my heart aches along with you. I have been following the blog since Connor's injury and have been praying daily for him and you all. May our loving God hold you close and hold you up when you can't do it on your own. I will be praying for Connor as he fights fear and anxiety that he will feel the very real touch of Jesus right there with him. Also that his lungs and heart will work as they should and the infection will be totally removed from his body. You and your whole family are in my prayers every day. May each one of you feel the loving presence of the Holy Spirit as you battle through this ordeal.
Love you and am praying!!!!!
I'm praying angels of mercy and protection around each of you for today! Love you GF!!
Praying hard right now
JD+1
Hi Family.
Its Eliza.
As the recent events have unfolded I've struggled with what to say either here on the blog, when I'm talking to Joelle, or just passing greetings on through others.
Then this morning I got into my own silly angsty emotional funk. I was going through all my usual online pit stops: email, facebook, and of course ConnorWatch when his picture, Mrs. W's blog, and my current emotional status (oh and probably God =P) reminded me of one of my favorite memories with Connor that I hope will be encouraging to you.
I doubt he ever knew exactly what was going on, he probably just read it on my face (even though I thought I was SO good at hiding my emotions), but somehow he guessed something was troubling me. I saw him giving me this look like- ha! I've got you now! Then he spread his 6 foot arm span, tilted his head, and asked 'Liza, do you need a hug?' Of course, how could I refuse. Anyone who knows Connor knows that he gives the best hugs! It's probably partially because of his size (he can just envelop you!) But I also think it's because he can tell when it's exactly what you need most.
I love you all so much and my heart breaks every time I read about the despair, anxiety, and troubles you all are facing. I wish I could be there to give each of you a hug that I can only define as a Connor-hug. But mostly I wish I could grow to about 8 feet, with an arm span to match, and envelop Connor the same way he's done for many others; letting him know that the compassion he's shared has not been forgotten and that we are all here for him.
...Luckily I know someone with an infinite arm span.
I don't know that I have ever met Connor before, but through friends and common aquaintances and (being a part of a small town like Morgan Hill) I know about his situation and wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers. We are connected by the family of God and my heart is burdened with lifting your son and family up in prayer. Strange that a circumstance like this can allow even strangers to pray for each other and cry out to the One Holy God.
Rachel C. (San Diego, CA )
Hi Cherie,
Our prayers are with you right now and off and on through the day. We do understand this kind of grief/concern, having walked a similar path near ten years ago. We know God is faithful, and are hoping with you in His faithfulness.
A couple of passages come to mind as I think on Conner's latest battle and your concern:
Psalm 139: 15-16: "My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret, skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth; Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; and in Your book were all written the days you ordained for me when as yet there was not one of them."
Job 23: 8-10: "Behold, I go forward but he is not there, and backward but I do not perceive Him; on the left hand when he is working, I do not behold him; he turns to the right but I do not see him. BUT he knows the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come out as GOLD."
Based on this passage in Job, the persecuted Christians in China say 'Gold fears no fire'...but it is hard not to when we are in it!!
Based on the passage in Psalms, we know each of us will live out EVERY day the Lord has ordained...and so will Connor, and then...GLORY.
How long, oh Lord, how long? We ask you once again, please raise this young man UP and show us your healing power. We know you are able and despite our difficulty seeing, we choose to hope and trust in You...and we know You are faithful, who also will do it!!!
Lord, please touch Connor's body, limbs, heart,and mind right now. Please give such a peace that is beyond understanding to Eric, Cherie and Joelle. Please let them feel YOUR presence in the midst of this on-going trial. It feels a life time to them God, please give them relief from the bad news that keeps coming in the midst of the praises. Trusting you Lord to heal Connor. Give Connor peace of mind and we all ask that you Lord would bind the enemy, keep the enemy away from the Williamson's and please put a hedge of protection around them.
Amen.
Dear Cherie and family,
Praying for each and every need... May the Lord draw you close today as you wage battle for Connor's health.
Sandi
Still praying, still persisting in approaching the throne of grace. Cherie, your blog touches every mother's heart--we feel so much connection with our children and we hurt when they hurt. Our God feels that same connection with each of His children, too. We are standing with you--mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, sisters, brothers, friends and family. We are here, too, to lift up and encourage each of you in this difficult journey; we will not abandon our positions.
Don't give in to the long faces of the doctors! They are not almighty, but our God is. Let Connor see reflected on YOUR faces, the abiding hope and trust and confidence that God's presence produces. Having recently been through neck fusion surgery, I remember the panic and anxiety I would feel at night, when my husband had gone home and I was feeling so alone in the room, quite unable to move much. Sometimes it was a case of my meds not being on time, and sometimes it was just how LONG the night felt when I lay there so awake for hours. How I wished I had someone there as Connor has, praying, singing, encouraging: this is what he needs from you and it's what you are providing. You are extraordinary parents and your son is blessed to have you! Thank you for sharing your heart with us all--we won't let you down.
iamjustone (of many!)
We are praying too, Cherie. As I prayed, Psalm 3:3 came to mind in song form.
Psalm 3:3
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
We know that the Lord is a shield for Connor, even as he struggles with a bug and breathing or heart difficulty.The Lord is shielding him and will lift our heads as we look to him expectantly in prayer for His healing in His timing. Blessings to you as we all wait and pray.
Our family will continue to lift Connor and your family up in prayer.
Lord, we thank you for your daily provision to Connor and his family. Continue in your tender loving care, bringing healing to Connor and peace to his family. In Christs name we pray.
Amen
Cheri,
As one of your best friends my heart also aches for You and Eric and Joelle. I pray that all of this pain will end soon and that you will all be home, comfortable and at ease. Connor is a strong young man he will fight through this. Please don't hesitate to call me to talk or just to cry in a friends ear. I Love You! I just wish there was something I could do or say to take away your stress and pain. Say strong my Love, I am here for you day or night....xxoo
Sara
nana said,
please know that GOD is in control. Dr's can say what they want , but the LORD is the great physician. I have so much to tell you things that you don't know. What miracle he did for me. You are on mission field, and HE is with you. Hold on my sweet daugther, and GOD will show you. Please let me share the miracle in Robert live. I know that GOD wants me to share it. This is my four try to talk with you or share with you. Please let . I can come up any time me let me know if you need my support. IN GODS LOVE NANA
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