Day 235 - February 4 - Keep 'em coming!
A quick post, as I have to get up at 0300 for work and it's already nearly 9:30 PM. First, words don't express how much I appreciate your comments on the Input thread - these are not only invaluable as we look forward, but also they lift and encourage us. Many of those posts made my eyes well up, and I hope to touch on some of them over the next few posts. I would encourage those of you who might not have posted up yet to offer your input into what ConnorWatch means and has become to you.
Connor spent a quiet day at home without much to offer in the way of news. He seemed a bit down when I got home from work this evening, so (again) your prayers for him are so much appreciated.
God bless you, and have a good night.
Eric
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posted by Eric Williamson @ 9:16 PM
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Dear Williamson's,
I tried to comment the other day and everytime I wrote the comment wouldn't go through?? I hope this goes through now. Anyway, I have had a chance to read more comments and agree with everyone, what a blessing.
Connorwatch is a place of a true ministry of spiritual inspiration, I find myself continually praying and thinking about your situation and feel with Connorwatch I can remain connected. Since we moved to NV it is hard to just pop over and see all your faces and offer help phsically with Connor. I miss you all.
And Eric, your way with words, I look forward to all those cool words you use that I did not even know were in the dictionary.
Blessings
Carolyn Brogan
I heard about you, Connor, from John Ripley (who just left for Navy bootcamp yesterday!!!) and the Jackson/Hinds family the day after your accident. John txt me while I was up at Woodleaf, the Young life camp. He told me to pray for you! My heart was touched immediately and the group there started praying. We left for Cuba a few weeks later and I took your troubles to the people there on our missions trip and we prayed for you there! You have been in my heart everyday. Your family has touched me and your struggles, progress and journey is amazing! God is good and life is sometimes very difficult! But what an adventure!!! Though I have not met you.... yet.. ;) , I will continue to pray. Thanks to your family to keep us informed of your lives!
Colleen
Hi
It's Janet O'Connor
My husband has lost his job so we will be leaving
Memphis, Tn.
Not sure where that next job will take us
But am trusting that God will provide.
I check the Connorwatch site regularly.
It reminds to pray for you all!!!!
You do all shine for our Lord whether you
Are up or down about it :-)
Hang on tight!!! One day at a time....
Sweet Jesus!!!!
He will be with us and when we let him
He helps us!!!
All my love and prayers
Janet
For me, it's a way to keep up on how Connor is doing, as well as how Tex, Cherie, and Joelle continue to cope with events as they unfold. I'm sure no one, except another who has gone through the same situation, can really grasp how life-changing this accident has been for the whole family. It serves as a constant reminder to me that each day is a gift and one to be enjoyed to the fullest because we don't know what tomorrow will bring. When I find myself grumping about having to do something, I'm reminded that Connor would be thankful to just be able to perform that task. An instant attitude adjustment. I have the utmost respect and admiration for the family and enjoy the opportunity to share with them their experiences, albeit from afar. Even though I'm a non-believer, I enjoy watching the support rally around them when needed, and I admire their strenghth and conviction in their belief, even though they have yet to be granted their wish. I love reading Tex's honest thoughts about his struggles, and I love it when Cherie provides her input. I'll look forward to one day seeing Connor's comments too. I check the blog regularly just to keep "my finger on the Williamson's pulse."
Dear Williamson: I met your family at Community Regional Med Center of Fresno back in June 2008. My mother was also in ICU as Connor was. Thanks to God she is doing better but will require more surgery, I have faith God will heal her one day. I am her sole caretaker. Only through God do I have strength, compassion and hope to continue to take care of her. There are times where I feel so overwhelmed but God is always there for me. When she was transferred out of ICU to her room I was given the website by Mrs. Williamson. I was very blessed listening to you & your family sing in the waiting room, the guitar was music to our ears. Your family has been an inspiration to me. In fact I was so touch that when I sent prayer request to my church family and friends for my mother I also included Connor in our prayers. I believe there are hundreds of people praying for him and your family. I very much enjoy reading your blogs. I use to work in a rehabilitation hospital and I've seen the miracles God has done for so many. I pray and believe God is going to do a miracle in Connor's life at his time. My prayer is God will give Connor and his family stength, faith and hope during this time. I recommend Connor and the family read a book "Become a Better You" by Joel Osteen, it's an awesome book and very encouraging. Here's a prayer for Connor:
God, I know You're in control and I'm not going to be moved by doubt or despair. I know You are bigger than my obstacles. I believe at the right time, You will change things in my favor. By Your grace, I will stay my course, be courageous and trust in You. I choose to move from believing to expecting. Today I will reach for something beyond where I am presently. I will actively pursue new goals, keeping them out in front of me and expecting to meet them. In Jesus name Amen
May God bless you all
Annette Mejia-Sandoval
Fresno, Ca.
I only wanted to stop by real quickly and say that Brendan and I prayed for you today. You're in our thoughts always!
Hello Williamson's. Its taken me a few days to blog what this site means to me. This might be a book so hopefully i wont bore you too much.
I met you at Eastside and have posted prayers for you before. I read this blog on a daily basis without fail every morning. Its the first website i go too for any updates on Conner and the rest of you all.
I havent opened up about me to Eastside so im sure it will get out now. I overdosed on June 17th and was in Community regional Hospital the same time you were. Except i was in a law inforcement room. It was a complete accident but they put me into UMC "crazy" house for 72hrs while i had the worst detox ever. My 10yr old daugher found me on the couch pretty much gone. Went screaming for her big brother who is 15 and my middle son who is 11. My oldest got me up enough to mumble and call 911. My 11yr old had learned from the DARE program to keep me talking...none of this i remember. My brother was visiting from WA state, he was called with my mother to come over along with Mark my husband as well. Again, none of this i remember. Im sure when my husband pulled around the corner and saw all he did, he probably almost had a heart attack. I pay for this everyday. I have since gotten off of the prescription medications that i was addicted too for over 10+yrs. I think about them everyday and how im not going to go out and find some to take. Just like someone having a beer at a party (i hate beer), that was my beer. So what i live with everyday is the distrust from my husband who i still 7mths later do not know if he wants me anymore. I live with my children being scared everytime mommie is tired and just wants to nap. My daughter cries if i do cause she is afraid i wont wake up. So instead i dont nap. I have gotten a job for the CUSD and work part time to get me out of the house. I am not allowed to the grocery store, liquer store or anywhere unless one of the kids are with me in fear i may be out doing something im not supposed too (husbands rules). yes, i know what you are thinking, if i dont do these things on my own, how will he ever trust me (please ask him). This prison is hell.
This is a small small part of my entire mess. My dad died when i was 9mths pregnant with my daughter and he was the strongest person i know and in my life. Its been 11 yrs in April and i can stil hear him laughing and telling me "get your s..t together". I miss him more than ever.
Like all of you are to each other gives me the strength, willpower, tears, excitement and the thought that there are worse off than i. I still have my legs. I still have my kids or should i say they still have me and i didnt destroy them with me. Not to mention going to hell for killing myself. I am far from well, i am depressed but some mornings i read Erics posts and laugh, cry and realize how lucky you all are just to have each other.
I pray for you daily, please if there is any room left in your heart, please pray for me. Being alone with 3 kids is almost inevitable but im going to fight this fight until i cant anymore or not given the choice.
Thank you Eric and family for your daily dose of the Bible. Ps. 23 is my all time favorite, i read it to my daddy everytime i go to the cemetary to visit. Pastor Wade has been a great help to me as well. And chere, thank you for being at Eastside those weeks. I remember like yesterday thinking about 2 weeks after my OD that some crazy lady was over powering the Choir. And when i found out who you were and we were able to help with a meal, from then on i couldnt sing because my eyes sobbed with happy tears thinking how you could belt them out in the situation you were facing.
Im proud of you all so much and will continue to pray. Conner, i love you, you dont know me and your sister is a Godsend, she is an angel and doesnt even know it. Your parents are angels as well.
Thanks for listening and God especially, without God we wouldnt be anything. Bobbie and Family...Eastside church Oh...and Eric, its okay to be angry with God, ive been angry 11yrs since dad left but i know God understands. God is good all the time, we just need to see it. I know He is showing us.
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