This thought has come to me so many times in my life. I remember hearing this alot as a child around Thanksgiving. And, as I have grown, many people have shared this thought with me during times of trial. I always try to apply it, no matter how difficult the situation may be. Lately, I have had difficulty with it. How am I to be thankful for the situation that Christine is in? I am thankful that she is still alive...I am thankful that Kathy is a strong and healthy person, because right now, I am working 3 jobs and can't help with my grandbabies at all...and for all of you who know me, that makes my heart ache, because I love those boys! I am thankful for the medical personnel who are trying to help and find answers and I pray for them continually. I am thankful that I have such good friends and wonderful family who join us all in prayer continually for her. I am thankful for my other children who have grown into responsible adults and realize that helping family is very important.
I also am having trouble being thankful in our little Logan's situation right now. He is sick...really sick. Maybe Kawasaki, maybe not. His little heart has some irregularities right now...blood count fluctuating too much. His parents are exhausted, and we are way too far away.
Despite my difficulty with thankfulness in these situations, I am thankful for a God who listens to my cries, day and night, and for His tender hand that reaches down to me in my darkest despair. I am thankful that in my fear, others have reached out to me and encouraged me.
I came upon this verse quite by accident earlier tonight and it just jumped right out to me...
"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12Even God, in His word, knows my difficulty...and, tonight, these words are written just for me.
Be blessed today...
5 comments:
If you weren't struggling right now, you simply wouldn't be human!
Today I read Nehemiah 4 and thought of your sweet family. As you fight under attack to rebuild the health of your loved ones, the enemy continues to battle and sneak in with a new plan for wearing you down. When Israel was feeling hopeless, Nehemiah said,
"Therefore I stationed some of the people behind the lowest points of the wall at the exposed places, posting them by families, with their swords, spears and bows.
After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, "Don't be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes."
Remember you are not fighting alone. As your family struggles through this our families are in those gaps ready to fight with you. Remember the Lord who is great and awesome!!!
Oh Mindy. I am crying for you. I just can't imagine the frustration you must be feeling. This being a mother gig is hard. Then there comes this grandmother thing that is a heartbreaker too. I know that you would take it all away if you could and believe me, I would help you! All we can do right now is pray the hardest ever for God to send a band of angels to hover over Tine and carry her sickness to God's throne for healing. I know that she wants to be home with her family. I know that is your wish too. We'll pray for Logan too! God bless Mimi and Giggi and all the pawpaws too.
I am thankful for you. I am thankful for Iowa where you met your man. I am thankful that God called you to unite in marriage with that man. You are an inspiration to me in ways that you will probably never know. Your family is precious and I rejoice in your strength and in the way you turn it all over to Him.
Kristi
Thank you for your sweet comment. What an encouragement! I used to teach that class for the homeschool kids when it first started years ago back when my sisters were little. I remember many years ago when we were one of only one or two homeschool families at church and now there are so many. I didn't know they had started having that class again. Hmm, maybe I need to plug back in there. Let me know if you need/want help and maybe I could.
Mindy,
you are so precious! I am amazed at all that you are facing and how your heart remains tender and sensitive to so many other people at the same time. I am praying for you too. You and your family are dearly loved.
Kelly Vaughn
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