Day 110 - October 3 - Another Day
Today, Connor and Joelle, along with their friend Josh, spent the day together listening to music, laughing, and watching movies. While they spent the day goofing off, Cherie and I were able to take a bit of time together away from the hospital. This was good for all concerned.
The day we take Connor back home is getting closer. Please be praying for us as we scramble to get all our ducks in a row. In addition to concerns about the house, concerns about Connor's health, concerns about insurance and concerns about transportation, Cherie and I also have to learn everything that the nurses, respiratory therapists, physical therapists and occupational therapists are currently doing to keep Connor healthy and improving. As you can imagine, this can be very overwhelming. In fact, in my opinion, any one of these things is overwhelming! Cherie begins classes on Monday to learn respiratory therapy. The brunt of these efforts is falling on her because of my work schedule, but I've got to be able to cover the bases too. Please be lifting Cherie up as she strives to learn all these things, stay healthy herself, continue to care for Connor and also keep her home and family working smoothly as well.
I'm not really sure how we're supposed to do all this stuff. We're now being asked by one group to be at the hospital first thing in the morning so they can teach us something, and then we're asked by another group to be there late at night to learn a different thing. While covering those bases, we're also supposed to be shopping for an accessible van, figuring out what's next for the house plans, and stocking cabinets with linens, supplies, and all the sundries that go along with turning a house into a hospital.
In the midst of this chaos, we've been exceedingly blessed with many, many people who are going WAAAAY out of their way to help us - it looks like our home is going to be totally taken care of by some amazing, amazing friends; meals are being coordinated by a dear sister here in MoHill; and every single one of our needs continues to be met by our sovereign Lord. And in the midst of it all, we find ourselves continually lifting up a young man who desperately needs God to stretch out His hand.
As you can see, I am still beating the same old drum, that we need your prayers. But I also know that you can be counted upon. God bless you for that.
Eric
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It is so awesome to be the hands and feet and heart of Christ to you and your family! This is the way it's supposed to be! Connor, you are in my heart and prayers at the oddest hours of the day and night--I frequently wake up at "0 dark hundered" and find myself lifting you up before our God. How sweet to intervene on your behalf! I have asked you before to please pray for my son who has wandered far from God, it seems. Please do so as the Spirit moves you and when you happen to think of it; I would appreciate that so much! May God give you sleep to refresh you, healing to restore you, and comfort and peace to assure you that He is Lord and He loves you.
As always, we are standing up in faith and prayer for Connor and all of you.
Special prayers for Cherie as she works to absorb all this.
We are still praying for the LORD in HIS goodness to breathe healing into Connor's lungs so he can get off the machines.
Waiting on miracles.
GOD bless and good night.
Praying for Connor's homecoming. He gets to come home!!Praise the Lord for that!!I think of when Adrienne & Annie brought home Robert from his accident. God provided so many things along the way. He will do the same for you.
Praying for Connor's full restoration, & for you to be equipped along the way to bring him home. God is our provider & He will give you the provisions needed to complete things, the wisdom, strength, the people to come along side you.
"Your word is a lamp unto my feet & a light unto my path."Psalm 119:105
May you have a blessed weekend.
In His Grace,
KC,MH
As a caregiver myself, I know some of the changes coming your way. It will be SO FILLING IN YOUR HEART! It just becomes a part of your day and you soon wonder what you ever did before. We have some really fun times doing some really un-fun things. We cherish the moments...it makes you appreciate life and the time you have so much more. It puts so much in perspective. I feel blessed to care for my Mom, as I know she would do it for me.
Don't worry, it will all work out!
GOD IS STILL SO GOOD!
Evalena
Blessings Connor and family, I love what Evalena said about being a caregiver, it is a heart thing, she is right, it just becomes a way of life we are so blessed when we love so much we will do everything we can in God's power to serve and love others I guess that's why we are here on this planet. It's got to be hard to think of this tragedy as a blessing but it is causing many many people to use their God given gifts which IM sure with many have become a little stale and to start reaching out and being busy in Gods work, it's a blessing to all those arms, hands, feet etc. that are reaching out, that is a pretty good song and convicting but the Body seems to be hard at work in MH, Praise the Lord for His faithfulness!
Have a blessed day!
May the Lord be your strength
I like what Linda said. When I read your blog for today, I immediately thought how awesome that you're allowing others to help you and bless you.
A few years ago, when I needed help but wouldn't accept it for fear that I was inconveniencing others, a dear friend gently reminded me that I was stealing people's blessings to help me. I had to think long and hard about that and came to the conclusion that I didn't want to be responsible for denying another's blessing.
Thank you for allowing others to use their spiritual gifts of service so that you'll be blessed, but they, too, will be truly blessed.
Praying for you and your family always!
GOD DOESN'T GIVE US WHAT WE CAN HANDLE; GOD HELPS US HANDLE WHAT WE ARE GIVEN!!!
This is the message from a recent email I received, and reading it made me understand I needed to stretch my faith much further and higher.
Connor and family you have, and are continuing to demonstrate your strong faith in the midst of circumstances you do not want nor ever thought you would be faced with. But God is certainly there among you and helping you handle what you have been given. God bless those who are coming along side of you helping with this new transition of Connor's homecoming. They are precious in God's eyes and certainly in your's as well.
And even though you may be overwhelmed from time to time, take time each day to rest as much as possible and eat healthy meals in order to fuel your body.
We continue to pray for all of you and continue to be watchful for the next big thing God is going to do in Connor's life.
In His Love,
MT
C'ville
Try this site to lead you to accessible vehicle dealers in your area www.nmeda.org. also, if you haven't already ask your OT for a list.
We are and will be praying!
HI Williamson family! I was thinking about you guys today as I was outside, waiting for the rain to fall, putting away stuff that shouldn't get rained on...you know...mundane stuff. I was just thinking about how we get all wrapped up in the small stuff...you know the saying...don' sweat the small stuff, but we do oftentimes. And I was thinking about how we also sometimes don't APPRECIATE the small stuff. Anyway, I know I"m rambling, but you guys were in my thoughts as I was trying to appreciate the small and mundane tasks that were before me and I was lifting you all up to the Lord, asking for his love to fill you, wash over you, and that He would really make His presence known to you. I really hope you sensed those prayers for you today.
With love in Christ,
Claudia in Norco
Dear Eric and family,
All I can do from Tennessee and in the midst of a financial crisis at home IS pray! And I do that all hours of the day and night and for all areas of concern for Connor and your family. Often, I find myself putting my own hands on my head, my neck, my shoulders, my heart, my stomach and diaphram, as if I were able to lay my hands on Connor's body. I have never been prompted to move my hands below two inches above my belly button. Perhaps that is because those are the only areas that need fixin'. Yes, I know... those are pretty vital areas.
I still have a personal story to share with you about a mind-blowing miracle God did for my first husband. (He was a red haired young man too.) I am convinced God is still in the business of doing miracles today. I have seen them first hand. God is able. We just have to keep believing and asking and waiting for Him to be willing.
By the way, I am sensing it may be time for a group fasting day again. Have you been sensing that too? It's always good to kick it up a notch, especially when there are so many new dynamics coming up. I was thinking of this Thursday, October 9. It is Yom Kippur.
Hold on, as you can. Don't forget, He's always holding on to you.
Expecting great things!
Love,
Renée
Lebanon, TN
Haven't been on-line for a week or so--but still praying for you all. Doesn't the ins. cover for some home care--from my own personal experience (3 mos of my daughter unable to do anything & my caring for her 24/7)--I know how it easy to wear out. PLEASE do not take "no" for an answer--I know you guys well enough to know you won't (even tho' I have never met you). Praying for God's blessings & that He will keep you all healthy! Cheryl
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