Day 117 - October 10 - Now it's Cherie's turn!
Today, for those who might not already know, is my bride's birthday. She is spending it like every other day these days - scurrying between appointments and the hospital, trying to be everywhere at once, trying to meet everyone's needs, and being remarkably successful at it.
Unfortunately for her, today is also a busy one for all the things that are waiting to happen - meetings with therapists, appointments for inspections, and Connor's first outing away from a hospital in almost four months (more about that later). Apparently, the hospital doesn't know it's her birthday! So Cherié accurately feels that she doesn't have any time today. That being the case, I'm writing this to her -
My bride, you impress me every day. You astonish me with your ability to keep going and going and going, with little rest and no relief. You make light of the difficulties of the day, shrugging them off with a mother's love and shouldering past them like a bear protecting her cub. I love you for being able to step up to the plate so effectively - far more so than I - and face the challenges of our days. Your smile lightens my load, as I hope mine does for you. Though I rarely get to see you, I cherish the moments we have, even when we're just in a hospital room together.
On your birthday today, my wish is that you might be lifted up in your spirit. I pray that you might have peace in the midst of the chaos we live. I hope that you might be overjoyed as your fondest hopes are granted. And I trust that you will rest in the faithfulness of Christ, knowing that it is OK for you to relax for a little while and rest.
I love you, my bride. I pray for you all the time, and I thank God for you constantly.
I am pleased and honored to be called your husband.
Eric
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posted by Eric Williamson @ 10:17 AM
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WOW!!! That's all I can say, other than my tears here.
In Christ together!
Kim
Inside Eric's wallet you will find a card identifying him as a life member of "REAL MEN". Reading his letter to Cherie only reminded me of that.
MT
Mod.
Happy Birthday, Cherié. I really hope that in the midst of this day you will have an opportunity to rest for a moment just as Eric described.
In reading the post from yesterday about Connor feeling your light touch made me think of this saying from C.H. Spurgeon...
"God is too wise to be mistaken. God is too wise to be unkind. When you can't trace His hand, that's when you must learn to trust His heart."
Through all of these months when Connor could not feel the traces of your physical hand, we know that God's hand has been on him. What a wonderful birthday gift that God allowed your precious son to feel your touch. That's a miracle and a beautiful reminder that God's heart is caring and loving and He is the one on whom we can depend.
It's been a long time since my last post, but the Duarte's have not stopped praying and believing on behalf of the Williamson family. We love you all.
Keeping the faith,
Sherri
Beautiful sentiment from a man that sounds like he just fell in love yesterday. Cherie', wishing you peace, joy, love and beauty and all the other admirable qualities you possess. Happy, happy birthday from us all!
xoxo
Happy Birthday, Cherie! You are a wonderful blessing to many people.
Cherie,
Happy birthday to you beautiful lady! May God give you many more healthy birthdays to cherish with your man, and oh, what a MAN indeed!!!! :) Dang, girl, hang onto him.....
much love to you all,
Ginny
I wish for you a very happy birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SWEET FRIEND! YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND HAVE YOU IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ALWAYS. YOU ARE TRUELY BLESSED WITH A WONDERFUL HUSBAND AND BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN. MISS YOU GIRL. YOUR SOUL SIS...SARA
Happy Birthday, Cherie! I hope you had a wonderful day!
The letter to you from Eric is a inspiration. So many times you see families fall apart when trials happen to them. Your marriage seems to have grown stronger. That, in itself, is a great testimony to all.
Brendan and I pray for you daily! May God give you a wonderful gift today!
Sending my love to you Cherie on your birthday. I'm checking in on the blog and praying for you everyday. I wish I were more available to be there with you in person. I hope you know that you are so special to me and that I will always consider you more a sister than a friend. I'm so very proud of you - you have amazed me through all of this. You remind me of a saying from Elenor Rosevelt. "Some women are like tea bags. You don't realize how strong they are until they get into hot water." I know the Lord has sustained you, but you had to trust Him and take on a stubborn determination to hang in there. We are long overdue for a good laugh and a long talk. As soon as Connor gets home, lets break out the guitars.
Jeanine
Happy Birthday Cherie! What a mighty good man indeed. And another great gift the Lord gave you was for Connor to feel the loving touch of his mom. How awesome is that! God Bless You and your family always.
PS-I'll always remember your birthday now, as it's the day before Naomi's and my moms :)
Wow Cherie...HE'S A KEEPER! Love you both and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Love ya,
Evalena
Eric,
Do you keep all your notes you post on the site? I think that you could write a book. I am so impressed with all you personal thoughts about what is happening to Connor and your life. Your love for God shows but you also show all your emotions and feelings that seem so real to those who read it. I believe people could learn so much from what you are going through and how God is working in your life.
Marge from Spring Creek, NV
a belated happy b-day to you--I spent the wkend @ a nursing conference w/ other Christians -- at Mt Hermon outside Scotts Valley. You were certainly ever in my prayers even tho' I couldn't check the site. God's blessings to you this week! Cheryl
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