I wanted to pass on something that Mary wrote on the day of Kristina's surgery. While waiting she wrote this for her church newsletter. I know Krissy and I enjoyed reading it and we need all the encouragement we can get.
I am amazed at how God so often ties together His Word, proclamation, and circumstances to teach us and grow us. As I write this, I am sitting in the waiting room of a Virginia hospital as a very close friend is in surgery. This friend has lived her entire life with a condition which has limited her lifestyle, and is in the process of a series of two surgeries which should enable her to do all the things she would love to be able to do. As I sit here awaiting news, I think of our recent readings in Job. My friend, like Job, has been told, “If you had enough faith, if you were good enough, God would heal you.” She has questioned God “why?” She has awaited His answers. But, greater still, she has worshipped. And she has been an unbelievable minister to those around her. God has not only refined her in her troubles, but he has refined those around her as well. God has taught me so much through knowing her. He has taught me faith, patience, compassion, and perseverance. I think of the people to whom she has been able to be a witness because of her condition, and I know that God’s word is true and that He can and does work all things together for good for those who love Him.
3 comments:
I'm glad the next seizure has come, slowly but surely, here it comes--
Krissy:
Keep your head up! You still have a lot to teach me about our Daddy!! :) I miss you, and I'm praying for you both. God has a reason for this. Love you. Ginormous hugs are headed your way.
I am not sure that you know about my inability to remain asleep after I go to bed... but anyway I am on medications to help me to get rest at night. I still wake up and I think it may have been around this time and prayed for you guys up there. I am glad that this has happened. I think I may have learned a thing or two myself. I am not going to be complaining as much about waking up now. I have you guys in my prayers and on my mind throughout the day. I really want to have you all back with us, we all miss you. Thanks for the update. I pray that I can be a good encourager for you through this.
The people keep coming to you for a reason... you guys are a strong witness both in everyday life and the situation that you are in. It is something that brings us all together. A common need. Pass out the Bread (Bread of life).
Keep up with the updates! We Love and miss you guys.
A true witness delivers souls, But a deceitful witness speaks lies.
Proverbs 14:25
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