Day 56 - August 10 - No network, short post
No network this morning, so just a brief update. Connor fell asleep early last evening without drugs, and was still sleeping soundly two and a half hours later when we left. We pray that the rest he got - not induced by medication - serves him well today. I truly appreciate all your comments yesterday - we eat up all your posts hungrily each day! Sometime I feel that I have nothing new to post, too. Y'all are quick to let me know you still want to hear the latest - the least I can do is return the favor!
We are pleased that the boy will see some of his friends today. Please pray that he has the strength for it, and that he is greatly encouraged from their visits. I made a comment to some visitors last night about which I've been corrected, so I need to set the record straight. I had said that we had a dry week, visitor-wise, when they asked me if we had lots of guests. Granny told me this morning that even though I had only seen one of them, we had actually had five folks come by this week. She's right, so please disregard my previous comment! For me, I wish that more of his friends could make it down during the week to see him, but I know how hard it is to juggle work and everything else. Unfortunately, that usually means that many people come to see him on Sunday afternoon, and he gets tired so quickly. Then he has no one except us during the week - he told us yesterday that going to the CT Scan "was fun". When we asked why, he said "because I see something besides these three walls." Please pray that God will help him, and us, find effective ways for him to deal with that.
Joelle and I go back to Morgan Hill this afternoon again - I'll be gone until Tuesday night, while The Bean works all the way until Friday. Pray for all of us in our various roles while we're apart. Also, Granny leaves us August 17 - she has been an invaluable help for the last two months - I'm not sure how we'll manage without her, so there's another thing to pray about.
"My God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in Glory in Christ Jesus", right?
posted by Eric Williamson @ 6:58 AM
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Hi Williamson's,
You are still in our thoughts and prayers!! And you will continue to be.
Just curious if you know how long Conner will be at this hospital, and if possible, could he move to Morgan Hill area? I'm assuming since you've had your doctors and surgeons there since the beginning, that might not be wise.
I don't know if there's any chance of you going to church while you're there. I (Kim) have relatives in Fresno, and most of them go to the "People's Church." It is now a HUGE church! I think it's on Cedar Ave. And another family member lives in Fowler, right next to Fresno and really loves "Fowler Presbyterian." I don't know how you'd feel about any of these churches, if you were to be able to go.
Or even if you'd want one of the pastor's to come pray with you, I'm sure they would.
There's another Kim that is posting from here in Hollister. I think she may go to my church, she didn't say her last name. But just so you know, there's 2 Kim's from Hollister posting here.
Like I mentioned before, we go to Grace Bible Church, and know many of your church family in Morgan Hill.
I was wondering if our son Craig, has met or may know Conner. Craig has been attending your Wed. night church college group for some time now. Craig loves Dan (and his wife) who leads the group. Was Conner going to the College group or did he just finish up high school?
I'm not sure if I should be asking these questions on the post or if there's another way. If there is, I'm not sure of it. Let me know where if I have future questions.
Just know that Ken & I & our family continually have you all in our prayers. We're all family in the Lord, so we're very much connected!
With Christ's love and our prayers!
Kim for the Thomas Family
Hi Eric, I read your post from yesterday...I actually read nearly all of them. Just wanted to encourage you man, that you may not see or know just how many people are really in the loop, tracking your progress and praying for you all daily. I'm not sure eactly how this blog thing works, but I signed up for the email service, so I am usually keeping up via the emails that come at least daily. (Does this show up as people "online"...probably not.) I am really encouraged by what I read, am really humbled by your circumstances, am really proud of you for your honesty and transparency and awed by your steadfast faith and confidence in the love and wisdom of our God, who sees and knows the begning from the end, and regardless of what we see, He knows that he has a good plan for Connor and you all, and of course His plans are eternal. (blows your mind doesn't it?) You seem to "get that" in spite of how hard this is. You are a real encouragement to me Man! I am also encouraged by coming up stairs on frequent occasion to look into our office where the computer is, and catch Charley or Dustin not playing games, but reading Connor's blog... We love you and are praying for you. Your friend John for the Bynum's. BTW...Charley and I were kind of bummed the other day to have gotten home just in time to get your call that you no longer needed the help in taking care of Tank. We would have considered it a privildege, so please think of us, when you need anything.
Dear Eric and Cherie,
I've only posted once before, but that doesn't mean I've forgotten y'all. I think of you every day, and I check the blog several times a day.
I wanted to give mention to Granny P. In the midst of all there in Fresno, she worries about her friends. She took the time to call me this week, knowing I had just had a difficult week. She was thinking about me!!! What an amazing woman; what an invaluable friend!! Even when she returns home to D and O, her spirit will be there with you in force...strong as ever and far reaching. I love you, Granny P.
I continute to pray for you and with you. Grannie B. in Arkansas
I know why people aren't posting as much. They're afraid of, "The Big Brother is Watching!" =0) Just kidding! Had to throw that in for a little laugh!!
Kim
I'm sorry! I just realized I've been spelling Connor's name wrong. I've been spelling it with an "er" at the end, instead of an "or" which it should be. I finally caught that on a post from Kent. Sorry about that.
Kim
I also have not posted this weekend, but it doesn't mean we aren't thinking of you and praying for all of you. Sometimes I feel you may get tired of hearing from the same old people, so I may back off, but it never means I am not keeping up with what all is going on. I pray for Connor's strength today that he is able to enjoy all of his visitors. I pray for all depression be lifted as all of you see how loved you are and how good God is! Have a wonderful day with family and friends, and we look forward to seeing God's work this week!
Dear Connor and family,
I read the blog everyday and again before I go to bed in case ther are any updates. I have posted comments and prayers before, but sometimes I don't even know how to start...I don't even know any of you, but I heard about Connor from Nancy Price and it has tugged at my heart strings ever since. I just keep handing you over to God Connor, and pray that you are being cradled in the palm of His hand. Hope CT scan brings some positive news. I live in Los Gatos, but if I lived closer, I would ask if I could come and see you and pray with you. I love the Hebrews that you dad posted yesterday, chapter 11:1 Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. I think it describes faith beautifully and hope you feel that way most of the time. I am just one of countless people praying for you Connor, please draw stength from that. I've never met you, but I am getting to know you through your father's amazing blog updates that I get everyday on my e-mail.
May God bless you and keep you, heal you and restore you.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen
Katherine Hall
Los Gatos, CA
I, too, pray for Connor and don't post every day--but you are all on my heart numerous times daily as I petition the Lord on your behalf. Blogging has been a whole new experience for me (!) and I thought you HAD to have some sort of unique blogger name to post. I usually put "iamjustone" due to that--(and, in truth, I AM just one--of MANY... who comprise the praying family of God.) May God encourage your hearts and sustain your hope as you endure this season of trial.
BTW, how is it going with Connor as far as eating is concerned?
Blessings,
Carolyn A., Nevada County, CA
Ain't nothing like a drug free nap!!! Although...I'm sure a drugged nap can be good too! LOL I just see God's mighty work. Have you noticed in the last several posts that there are not the big crisis posts...they are gentle signs of a healing time; a time of rest...enjoy the moment...
Sometimes God's timing is just not what we want...but guess what...ain't a thing we can do about it. Wow...what a thought...we always like to think we are in control of our lives...it amazes me how our lives could be totally stress-free if we'd just let God do what he has planned for us; leave the thinking to him!
My commitment to you all as your family is to let go of trying to control Conner's situation and give it TOTALLY to GOD!
Praying without ceasing...
Evalena
HI Tex & Cherie - something you haen't posted on in a while so I'm just curious. Is there any more talk on being able to move Connor to a facility/hospital/trauma unit or something in Morgan Hill while he continues his progress since he seems to be more stabilized lately? I can't even begin to imagine what's involved in moving someone in his current condition so maybe that just simply isn't an option. Just thinking of everyone and knowing getting him closer to home, as well as family and friends, would have to feel good. Please pass on my best wishes to "granny" as she heads for home. That will be a difficult change for everyone I'm sure. As always, thinking about you all each and every day.
Lisa S.
Hi Connor & Family,
Was thinking about you in church today when we sang a chorus about laying our burdens at His feet. It talked a lot about our strength and hope in Christ. Praise God that we have Him to lean on daily!
Also, I just thought of another song that says to God, when I don't know what to do, I'll give you praise and also I'll get on my knees and pray.
So that is what I will do today. I'll praise him for who he is and all he has done for me and for your family so far in your journey. I will also get on my knees and pray.
Praying for a week of great progress for Connor,
Krista Lewis
You're right Eric, God will supply all our needs and when He closes one door its only to open another!
Hi family! This is Jennifer from southern cal.
1 Corinthians 15 came to mind when I remembered ya'll this sunny california evening. Christ is risen and we too will be raised.
This body that is sown is perishable. It is sown in dishonor, in weakness, sown a natural body. But because of our God, it is raised imperishable. It is raised in glory, in power, raised a spiritual body. In vs46 it says: The spiritual did not come first, but the natural, and after that the spiritual. In vs49: And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so shall we bear the likeness of the man from heaven. In vs50-52: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed--in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye. We will be changed.
All our groanings here on earth, in this body are part of what comes first. Remember that the Sovereign God knows our groans. He tells us in His Word that we have been predestined, called, and justified. And whom he justified, he also glorified. We're waiting for that glory. It doesn't come here though, not now. But it will come!--in a flash.
I pray for Connor's full recovery. Nothing is impossible with God.
Until the great banquet!
Williamsons
We may have been gone for the weekend, but I wanted you to know that even if I wasn't online you were so often in my prayers. I would wake up in the camper with you all on my mind. Thanks for keeping us posted with your specific requests for Connor and the rest of the family.
Blessings to you all,
Charlene
Hi Williamson's..
Praying you are feeling the prayers of all God's people today.. I read today's devotional from Oswald Chamber's today..August l0th... The verse was in the king james..but i understand better in the NIV.. It was " So then those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good"..IPet.4:l9.. It was all about suffering.. Not an easy read and thought of you and Connor and made me continue to think of how suffering is something we never get good at or we never get use to.. You are suffering..You are in the greatest test's of your lives.. I don't think we get good at it or we get use to it..Everyday is very hard.. Cannot imagine what you experience..Everyday.. My heart aches when i think of all of you.. Of Cherie' and her mom's heart.. Of you Eric..all that you carry..Joelle'.. being the sister..the daughter and the friend..Of your parents..your sibliings.. your relatives.. your close friends..your church family, and all of us..who wait and pray and trust and believe that Our God is in control... through the silence.. through the shouts.. Our hope is that we have a God who sits and intercedes for us all.. We are in the hands of a mighty God who sees and He is answering.. I related to how you all check the blog and are encouraged when you get "comments", etc.. I remeber living in Seattle, Wa.. when my husband had a bone marrow transplant.. We had to move away for 6 months.. with our 4 little kids and be without our family and friends.. and my main source of encouragement came from my emails.. I thank God for the computer.. It is one of God's extensions to us to feel the comfort and support of others.. Please know that everyday I check often and anticipate with hopeful expectation.. the answers to our prayers.. one step at a time..
We love you guys and we are believing!!!
With love,
Kathy MacPhail and family
Every song in church today reminded me of you, Connor, and I sang and prayed along for you.
Some excerpts from the songs....
I'm trading my sickness
I'm trading my pain
I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord
Chorus:
And we say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen
I'm pressed but not crushed persecuted not abandoned
Struck down but not destroyed
I'm blessed beyond the curse for his promise will endure
And his joy's gonna be my strength
Though the sorrow may last for the night
His joy comes with the morning
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Blessed be your name
When I'm found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed be your name.
Blessed be your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be your name...
Every blessing you pour out,
I turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say...
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your glorious name
You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, Blessed be your name
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Here I am waiting
Abide in me I pray
Here I am longing
For You
Hide me in Your love
Bring me to my knees
May I know Jesus
More and more
Come live in me
All my life
Take over
Come breathe in me
I will rise
On eagles wings...
May Jesus give you comfort every night and day, Connor....He has rescued you, so that we may all come to know Him more, and that we may know you and your faith and your family.....as our faith and love for God grows stronger, we ask Him to keep on healing you!
In Jesus' name we pray.......
We are all taking to you to the throne of our Heavenly Father - kneeling before our Savior, pouring out our prayers, hurts, praise, and hearts. We love you and continuously pray for you.
Hi Mr. Williamson! It's Peggy Faulwetter...
I just read a book that was so uplifting and encouraging that I immediately wanted to pass it on to you, Connor, and the rest of the family. You may have already heard of it, but it's called 90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN. I got it at Target a week ago and just finished it. It's a true story of a man who actually was pronounced dead and went to Heaven for 90 minutes. He speaks of his experience in Heaven and the difficult recovery he went through back on Earth.
As I read his story, so much of what he was experiencing made me think of you guys and the battles you have been going through. I just thought that if you read it you may find some encouragement or strength from it.
I have been continuing to pray for you and the family everyday. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you all... :)
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