Day 590 - January 26 - More and more pain
Why is it that as soon as we seem to get a toehold on this existence, Connor gets to deal with another misery?
Connor has spent the last 36 hours or so in a great deal of pain - neck, shoulders, and torso - that keep him from sleeping, keep him from resting, keep him from being able to do or pay attention to anything other than how much it hurts. And once again, nothing we do - prayer, pain medication, massage, even sleeping pills - seem to help him much. Cherié, as usual, has borne the brunt of it. She was up nearly constantly Sunday night, and a lot (but not as often) on Monday night, trying to help him find some level of comfort so he can sleep. How can we manage this?
I've had friends tell me this is our "new normal", and we should just accept it. I'm sorry, but there's only one response to that, and it's not for polite company. And that's the one good thing about his pain - it forces me back to God for relief. It never lets us grow comfortable. Exhausted? Yes. Exasperated? Yes. Comfortable? Not so much.
God, please heal my boy, and save us. Let this pain of his be a sign of You working his healing. Let it be the precursor to his restoration. Let this suffering be the next step to his first step. Make it worth it, Lord.
E.
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posted by Eric Williamson @ 6:36 AM
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I'm continuing to pray for Connor's healing. Lord, take away the pain in Connor's body by the power of your Holy Spirit. Heal and restore him, Lord. You are ALL powerful, able to do ALL things!!
Blessings to the Williamson family!!
Jody :>}
I am so sorry for the continued pain that Connor must endure. It must be horrible. Anyone that has experienced back pain etc...knows that when in pain nothing else matters.
geez, I sure wish you guys could catch a break!! C'mon God, give this family some relief!!! I am praying hard for you all!!
P.S. I am wondering if there is any alternative treatment that would help? Accupunture?
Blessings and prayers Connor and family, we are still praying and believing for healing in this life time on this earth for Connor so don't quit screaming to the Lord He hears you and His timing is perfect, sighhhhhhhhhhhhh
I received this devotion this morning and needed to send it on to you, love you all, we are continuing to pray here in Downey
God Bless and keep you and give you rest, peace, comfort, sleep, pain free nights, and much much Joy as you wait on the Lord for total healing, In Jesus Name!
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This week's promise: Overcoming discouragement brings great blessing
What Do You Do When Hope Fades?
Save me, O God, for the floodwaters are up to my neck.
Deeper and deeper I sink into the mire; I can't find a foothold to stand on.
I am in deep water, and the floods overwhelm me.
I am exhausted from crying for help; my throat is parched and dry.
My eyes are swollen with weeping, waiting for my God to help me…
But I keep right on praying to you, Lord, hoping this is the time you will show me favor.
Psalm 69:1-3, 13 NLT
Praying when hope seems dim
David's prayer recorded in this psalm essentially amounts to a simple, "Save me, I'm sinking." It's the cry of a desperate man who can't even think of helping himself. But at least David knew whom he needed to ask for help. Although he was exhausted from crying to the Lord in prayer, he kept on shouting to his God, the only one who could save him.
When waves of adversity threaten to drown you in despair, pray to God. Remember David's persistence, and keep on asking God for help.
Prayer for today:
Dear Lord, I am exhausted from crying for help, but I will keep on praying to you.
from The One Year® Book of Bible Prayers edited by Bruce Barton, Tyndale House Publishers (2000), entry for February 9
Love in Christ Jesus, Linda from Downey
Praying for you all right now. XXXOOO
Fuzzy B.
Connor, Tex, Cherie - I'm sorry to hear Connor is in so much pain. The stress on all of you is probably impossible for the rest of us to truly comprehend. I wish I could twitch my nose like on "Bewitched" and make it all go away! If I could, I would! Alas, the best I can do is send a world of positive thoughts your way. I'm thinking of you always. Lisa S
Lord, hear our prayers...
Nancy G.
Does Connor see Dr.Maureen Miner? I am sure you already know this, but there are alternative pain medications that that treat nerve pain as opposed to other kinds of pain...please forgive me if you have already been that route, nothing worse than being told something you already know and have been down that route, etc, etc...
In Him,
Kathleen Froess
I know, Connor, the horrific pain you are feeling in your back, neck, shoulders as I had the same extreme pain before my surgeries.
I pray for you constantly, as I also do for you, Eric, and Cherie and family. Nothing worse than to see our children in intense pain, and we can't do anything to help.
Have the doctors suggested another MRI to see if there are any changes, or any surgeries that might help? You've probably already been down this road too, but just curious why Connor's pain would be getting worse and so intense.
We continue to pray for complete healing of Connor!! Especially knowing you have never received a "No" from the Lord. We won't stop praying!
Love you all in the Lord!!
Kim
dear friends,
I empathize with you b/c I think a stiff neck is about all I can stand some days (or nights). I will pray for relief in dealing w/ this--even if it's just for one night :) and hope that maybe some of the suggestions of others could be an option. I know that, after awhile, you just feel like throwing up your hands and saying "what next?" How I lift those moments up to God.
A sister in Christ,
Praying for relief. now.
Eric, I stand with you in prayer for the end results for Connor, but until then I would like to share some very important information that has worked for me as well as many others experiencing such pain. Much of the pain Connor is having is from Nerve damage, and the nerves not being feed, especially in his present condition. The nerves have to be fed and I wanted to share with you what is perfect for tha. A vitamin named Brewers Yeast, 4 tablets 3 times daily, and B12 Sublingual( the type that disolve under the tongue) it is the only way to receive the full potency as it goes stright into his blood stream. Actually God directed me to get this to you to give Connor and well as you and your wife rest. Remeeber Connors body has been bombbarded with so much medications which are only masking the situation, not resolving the problem! Now they aren't even doing that as the body will become immune to the pain medications and it wont matter how many new ones doctors will try,its not the answer. There is a wonderful book, "Back to Eden" and it is Homeiopathic and has been a great help to many, especially the terminally ill who have recovered! There is a big difference between controlled pain and relieved pain and I am sure Conor and Chere' could use the help. God Bless you my friend!
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