Day 218 - January 18 - No Shadow of turning with Thee
I awoke remembering hearing my husband climbing into bed late last night. He was saddened, but happy at the same time, for a young man who finds himself in the same situation as Connor. This young man, after two weeks, is now getting toe movement upon demand. Saddened.."Do you hear us, have you forgotten us, do you see Connor Lord?", and yet Happy..."This boy's journey may be much shorter and easier than Connor's." He then rolled over and curled up into a ball, and fell into a restless sleep.
Obviously we don't desire any family to go through what we have been going through. From the moment I heard of their story, my heart ached for the family. We had been pushed off that same cliff they were now finding themselves clinging to for dear life. However, we are much farther down the trail. We know where the dangers are, we know where the predators stalk and loom. And we know where our real refuge lies when we become weary on the path. Will this journey ever end?
We woke up to a good morning (although shadows loomed over us) and were able to get up and out to church. We attend Morgan Hill Bible this morning. We just really wanted to thank all the folks that have been praying and helping in so many ways. It was so nice to finally put faces with the many names we read on the blog. It was an amazing service. The message was all about suffering and how God uses it, and the pastor used Elijah as the example. Something that really struck a chord in me, was that God doesn't forget us, and that pressures, or trials, can sometimes mean God finds pleasure in us.
Pleasure in us? So He "punishes" us? At least that is what the human mind would think. But God didn't forget Elijah in the desert, even though the brook went dry. He wasn't punishing Elijah, He was teaching Elijah that He is the God that gives and takes away, and that He is all we need. All over the Bible you read things like,..." I will give you a hope and a future." "I will supply all your needs." "I am sufficient for you." "See the birds of the field, I take care of them, how much more will I take care of you." ... and the list goes on. Why is it so hard to trust and believe our God loves us more than we could ever love our own children? He does!! He was faithful to Elijah. The message was exactly what we needed. We needed to be reminded "that this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison." (2 Corinthians 4:17) And so the shadows were lifted from our spirits.
I awoke to a song running through my head. "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" The words of the song echoed through my soul as I was sleeping. I was singing in my sleep. God was singing to me... "I am faithful. Child, I am faithful. I have not forgotten Connor."
Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided, Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto ME.
Cherie'
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posted by Cherié Williamson @ 2:52 PM
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Cherie, Eric and Connor,
We love you!!! It WAS TRULY a BLESSING and a privledge to worship with you this a.m. God is good. I told Connor "rain check on breakfast"
Love,
The Wrye's
Thanks, Cherie' - your words were an encouragement to me just now!
Precious Cherie`,
What a beautiful heart you have. I can't even begin to fathom the walk you, Eric, Joelle, and Connor are having to walk right now. But know that you guys are always in my prayers and my thoughts. That doesn't even seem like enough to say to those who are hurting so. You have a most precious family and it has been a pure delight to pray through this journey with you all. As I read your post and too found myself singing along, "Great is Thy Faithfulness", I am reminded of the song that has carried me numerous times when life was at its toughest...
When peace like a river attendenth my way, when shadows like sea billows roll;
Whatever thy lot, thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul.
Tho satan should buffet, though trials should come.
Let this blessed assurance control.
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, and hath shed His own blood for my soul.
My sin, oh the bliss of this glorious thought, my sin not in part but the whole.
Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul.
And Lord, haste the day when faith shall be sight, the clouds be reolled back as a scroll.
THE TRUMP SHALL RESOUND AND THE LORD SHALL DESCEND, even so, it is well with my soul.
I love you guys and hope to meet you all one day. It has been years since I seen Eric, I would love to spend time with you all and get to know you.
Love ya,
Martha
Thank you Cherie' for this post.It is a beautiful reminder to us all,whether we are currently experiencing a trial or waiting for the next one to begin. God loves His children! He carries us through each challenge He asks us to endure by His grace. We are looking forward to bringing you a meal soon! It will be fun for us anyway.:)
Blessings,
the Kenyons
oh my darling daughter, how proud we are of you! And how thankful we are that you were blessed at Morgan Hill Bible. We kept you all in our prayers while we were in our own service in Spokane. You bless all those around you, and make your whole family so very proud of the Godly Woman you are.
mom p
It was so amazing to see you all today. And I was so amazed (though I shouldn't be) on the message on how much it pertains to what your family goes through. I went between pain for you and joy for all that He gives us. We must not forget that He can take, so sad to us, but so glorious to Him when all is done!
Your family is more of a blessing to me and mine, than you'll ever know.
Thanks for blessing us with your shining faces and those glorious pipes!
As always,
Michawn
That Hymn was special to us as we went through our storm with Trey as a baby. I had a hard time worshipping. In fact, I was doing good to hold onto strands of my faith. God loves us! He will never leave or forsake us!
One day at church we were singing, well the church was singing, and I heard the words not as words but as testimonies. As i began to hear the voices of individuals singing from their hearts and their exeriences of the faithfulness of God. It is just what I needed at that time and God continues to show me His faithfulness and allows me to sing to Him from our experience as well!
Donnie
I am happy you're still singing! You have a beautiful voice. I miss hearing it at church. :)
Psalm 36: 5,7,9-10 Your steadfast love, O Lord, is as great as all the heavens. How precious ls your constant love, O God! For You are the Fountain of life,our light is from Your light. Pour out Your unfailing love on those who know You.
Keep Singing!!!!
In His Grip,
angie
Just when you need it.....God speaks directly to you with encouragement, words, song, to help lift that shadow. Isn't He good. God bless you.
Cherie,
I can truly understand where you are coming from.
While I too didn't want anyone to go through what we went through I have to admit that when others were healed I could struggle with jealousy. It's hard to admit but it is the truth. I think I probably felt like Esau when he cried to Isaac, "Bless me too my father, bless me too." Of course my mother's heart asked, "Why not my baby?" But like you said, Great is Thy Faithfulness. I used to take walks with my dog and sing that song with the tears rolling down my face. I'm not blessed with a beautiful voice like you, but my dog didn't seem to mind. :)
I hope that you have a beautiful day.
I have not heard your voice in months and I too miss singing together in praise of our Lord.
We as women watch our loved ones in pain and suffering and God has given us a heart for healing. He uses us to create life, so we are deeply touched when life is broken.
I lost my first child, my husband had cancer and I have been a care giver to 3 of my family members during illness and dementia. I feel your aching and your sorrow. We want to make the pain go away for our loved ones. We get tired and cry out for healing.....it is ok. God knows, He is there in the suffering. Cry out to Him often. Sing to Him often.
Feel free to call me too...I can give you respite care. Or I can just sing with you.
kathleen@kathleenshaffer.com
Our God is faithful...the message being so "perfect" certainly was not by chance, as we very well know. He put you in the right place at the right time...I am thankful that the body of Christ everywhere can continue to minister to your family--just as you minister to me every post that I read. Love to you all--
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