Day 191 - December 22 - Blood
The weekend went fairly smoothly, with Connor (and thus the rest of us) enjoying a couple of nights of predominantly uninterrupted rest. We needed it! I owe an especial thanks to those who were praying for us specifically Saturday night. For the last many weeks, our Saturday nights have been continuously busy and frantic, resulting in Connor and the rest of us being exhausted and worn out on Sunday morning, with the result that we were finding it difficult to make the effort to get to church. Because of your diligent prayers, Saturday night was peaceful this week, and we were able to enjoy our whole family in church together, which we valued greatly. So thank you, those who were praying.
The rest of the weekend was spent at home, either with friends or just the family, and we were each also able to take some time for the obligatory Christmas shopping and other errands.
I apologize for not getting some photos of the state of construction up for y'all to see. The addition is pretty much the same from the outside - we're waiting for the right combination of weather and schedules to get the stucco on and the roof completed. The interior is nearing habitability, with the drywall and tile in place. Paint is to appear sometime in the next couple of weeks, followed closely by flooring and the finish work for electric, plumbing, etc.. I'll try to get some images up soon to show all of you who have so graciously been helping us with this.
One item for prayer today - Connor has been bringing up blood from his lungs. We don't really know where it's coming from - his nose bleeding, or from his trach (either externally or internally); or whether it might be something more serious down inside his lungs. I would appreciate your prayers in this regard, that it might be nothing serious and clear up quickly.
OK, two items for prayer. The other is for the spiritual development of each of us in the Williamson family. It amazes me how easy it is to fall back onto "business as usual" when it comes to spiritual things, and I don't want that to happen - not for me, nor for Cherie and the kids. Please be praying that we would desire to grow closer to God through His word.
Thank you, each of y'all, for your faithful consistent support of our family. I know I've said it before, but I can't express how much we need it.
Eric
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Eric,
I'd like to share a passage with you which I read yesterday. Try to look past today, the past 6 months, even past Christmas. For while His arrival as a baby was foretold long before it happened, His death was planned from before the foundation of the world - a death which He endured for the joy that was set before Him.
Revelation 19:6 And I heard, as it were, the voice of a great multitude, as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty thunderings, saying, “Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns! 7 Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready.” 8 And to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.
9 Then he said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!’” And he said to me, “These are the true sayings of God.” 10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “See that you do not do that! I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”
11 Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. 12 His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. 13 He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. (NKJV)
Oh, to know Him better!
I hope this encourages you.
I think that we could all say an "Amen" to your blog about not wanting to get into the mundane when it comes to our relationship with Jesus. It brings to mind two great hymns. "Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it. Prone to leave the God I love." How true that can be when it comes to our time with God. Your prayer request also reminged me of a song that is a wonderful prayer, "Oh to be like thee Blessed Redemer this is my constant longing and prayer. Come in Thy sweetness, Come in Thy fullness. Stamp Thine own image deep on my heart." I'm not sure if I got all the words exactly right, but what a great prayer to sing.
Thanks for reminding me to get my focus in the right place.
I hope that you all have a blessed Christmas Season!
Our prayers are with you--both for physical and spiritual needs (as well as the strength to make it emotionally through the roller coaster days). Love to you and we wish you a blessed Christmas. Cheryl
I wanted to come and wish you Christmas Blessings and the Peace of the Good God to fill every aspect of your lives. I pray with you.
Jane Renz Schleich
Thinking of you all and praying that you had a lovely Christmas and special time with family. Love you all.
Merry Christmas
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