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Thursday, April 21, 2011
A Few Things
-It feels like Saturday.
-I've been in a poor mood for the past two days and it hasn't let up yet :/
-I'm going to work today :)
-I've been reading about this: A current generation cell phone that fits in your pocket has 1000 times more computing power than MIT’s most advanced computer in 1965. Experts predict
that in 25 years that same computing power will fit inside a space the size of a blood cell.
Interesting, huh?
-I've been in a poor mood for the past two days and it hasn't let up yet :/
-I'm going to work today :)
-I've been reading about this: A current generation cell phone that fits in your pocket has 1000 times more computing power than MIT’s most advanced computer in 1965. Experts predict
that in 25 years that same computing power will fit inside a space the size of a blood cell.
Interesting, huh?
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Cancer and other things...
My uncle has cancer and they're not expecting him to live long. Two weeks is a stretch they say. I don't buy it. I saw him yesterday, I saw his faith and I sat there while God walked in and visited him in that place. I saw a man who had undergone chemotherapy that very morning regain strength and smile. I heard him tell God "You are my healer Lord." And in that place I felt God hug he and all of us family members surrounding him. Maybe he won't be here to see his baby granddaughter walk, or walk either of his daughters down the aisle. Maybe he won't ever leave that hospital and see his home here again. Maybe. But I have faith and believe that ("maybe, just maybe") HE WILL!
Yesterday I was able to see many things. It turns out that, while Avery and I visited Uncle David, that A hurt his arm again and we had to head down to the Emergency room to have it reset. And there in that place I thought of uncle David and I was happy to be able to sign discharge papers and be able to walk out with my baby (well) and return to our home! God has been ever with me these past few days and I am so encouraged. I hope this post shared at least a little piece of that with you today. :)
Yesterday I was able to see many things. It turns out that, while Avery and I visited Uncle David, that A hurt his arm again and we had to head down to the Emergency room to have it reset. And there in that place I thought of uncle David and I was happy to be able to sign discharge papers and be able to walk out with my baby (well) and return to our home! God has been ever with me these past few days and I am so encouraged. I hope this post shared at least a little piece of that with you today. :)
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Update: Baby Sams
My dear friend Jeremy whom I mentioned in my latter post also has a blog. He posted about his family's recent loss and I had to share with all of you. He wrote just exactly as I had expected, to God be the glory. Please take a moment to read and understand the love that my friends (as I shared) have for our God. Below is a post from Jeremy Sams (this is not my writing)...
He Being Dead, Yet Speaketh
What a beautiful sound to hear your baby's heartbeat on a monitor. But dreams become nightmares when all you hear is silence. For 40 weeks, we dreamed about our upcoming birth. We dreamed of what this child would look like and who's features he/she would have. We prayed even before the child was conceived that God would give us a little preacher boy. On March 29, 2011, God answered our prayers.
However, he's not your typical preacher boy. You see, the day before he was delivered, we found out through ultrasound that our baby had already gone home to meet his Lord. So, how does he preach? His name is Zion Jeremiah Sams. The Hebrew root of the word Zion means waymark or sign. It was often used of an object or place to help people find their way. "Jeremiah" means of whom Jehovah has appointed. Of the Old Testament prophet, God said, "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations." My little preacher boy has already preached God's sovereignty and God's grace to people all over the world, literally. God's sovereignty is preached in the fact that his death was a sovereign act of our Creator. Job 1:21 says, "...the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD."
The Doctor and hospital staff had no explanation as to his death. He was a beautiful healthy baby boy. "There was nothing anyone could have done or done differently", the Dr. told us. This was unexplainable to man, but not to God. Little Zion is preaching God's grace in the fact that the grace of God is presently encompassing my family. Crystal and I spent much time alone holding our little preacher while watching the sunset, praising God, and rejoicing in His goodness. We are hurting bitterly. We weep...but not as those who have no hope. Our heart is broken, yet something strengthens us. My dear friend, Pastor Jeremy Varner gave me this verse that explains it so well, found in Psalm 73:26, "My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever."
But, how does this happen? How can those grieving the loss of a child still have joy amidst the tears? How can a mother laboring to deliver a lifeless child raise her hands in praise as we listen to the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir sing Psalm 8? One small, beautiful, powerful word explains it: GRACE...God's undeserved, unearned favor and goodness. I will post more later as this will be therapeutic for me. To God be the glory.
He Being Dead, Yet Speaketh
What a beautiful sound to hear your baby's heartbeat on a monitor. But dreams become nightmares when all you hear is silence. For 40 weeks, we dreamed about our upcoming birth. We dreamed of what this child would look like and who's features he/she would have. We prayed even before the child was conceived that God would give us a little preacher boy. On March 29, 2011, God answered our prayers.
However, he's not your typical preacher boy. You see, the day before he was delivered, we found out through ultrasound that our baby had already gone home to meet his Lord. So, how does he preach? His name is Zion Jeremiah Sams. The Hebrew root of the word Zion means waymark or sign. It was often used of an object or place to help people find their way. "Jeremiah" means of whom Jehovah has appointed. Of the Old Testament prophet, God said, "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations." My little preacher boy has already preached God's sovereignty and God's grace to people all over the world, literally. God's sovereignty is preached in the fact that his death was a sovereign act of our Creator. Job 1:21 says, "...the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD."
The Doctor and hospital staff had no explanation as to his death. He was a beautiful healthy baby boy. "There was nothing anyone could have done or done differently", the Dr. told us. This was unexplainable to man, but not to God. Little Zion is preaching God's grace in the fact that the grace of God is presently encompassing my family. Crystal and I spent much time alone holding our little preacher while watching the sunset, praising God, and rejoicing in His goodness. We are hurting bitterly. We weep...but not as those who have no hope. Our heart is broken, yet something strengthens us. My dear friend, Pastor Jeremy Varner gave me this verse that explains it so well, found in Psalm 73:26, "My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever."
But, how does this happen? How can those grieving the loss of a child still have joy amidst the tears? How can a mother laboring to deliver a lifeless child raise her hands in praise as we listen to the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir sing Psalm 8? One small, beautiful, powerful word explains it: GRACE...God's undeserved, unearned favor and goodness. I will post more later as this will be therapeutic for me. To God be the glory.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Thinking Baby
So, as I mentioned in my post before we've been thinking/talking baby #2. Today I personally have thought about her (for some reason I feel all warm inside to think of baby as a girl) a lot. Here's why: a good friend lost her sweet baby yesterday after carrying it almost full term. Sad is how I feel when I think about the pain that a loss such as this would bring to a family. A mother, that has already loved and nourished this bundle, who has carried but not held her baby, who has watched it kick and turn, but never seen it smile. A sweet daddy who is ready to meet his baby to know of it will wear pink or play football. A proud big sister who has already begun the process of learning to share both time and toys with a new person on the way. All have lost something precious that seemed to be just within reach. So close to being here and now so far.
I can't imagine the hurt and sadness, but knowing these dear people, my precious friends I am reminded of a love so real and so true that they carry. My dear Christian friends always let Christ's love shine through them to everyone they meet and I know that God is wrapping them tenderly now in his arms and promising them peace that certainly passes all of our earthly understanding.
Today, I've been thinking about baby #2 and how blessed we will be when the time comes to have her or HIM. I cannot imagine what my life would be like without the people in it or the people that are yet to come. So today I am feeling blessed for all that I have and not asking for anything more.
I can't imagine the hurt and sadness, but knowing these dear people, my precious friends I am reminded of a love so real and so true that they carry. My dear Christian friends always let Christ's love shine through them to everyone they meet and I know that God is wrapping them tenderly now in his arms and promising them peace that certainly passes all of our earthly understanding.
Today, I've been thinking about baby #2 and how blessed we will be when the time comes to have her or HIM. I cannot imagine what my life would be like without the people in it or the people that are yet to come. So today I am feeling blessed for all that I have and not asking for anything more.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
A Few Things.
I have a lot on my mind today, but not enough time to give it the proper writer's creative edge so I think I'll share a few things bullet style ;-)
I'm excited about a few things that are just around the corner!
- Attending UNCG in the fall to pursue my love of writing.
- Avery is cutting more teeth.
- My favorite sister-in-law is coming home!
- Easter :)
- My last day at the Community College (meaning I'm moving up to taking lots of writing courses!!!)
- My husband's SUMMER vacation from work!
- A couple of family getaways that are scheduled.
- Zipline, full force.
- Baby #2 (still a while away, but thinking and talking is in the works...)
- Life!
I'm just so excited about the things that the coming months hold!
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