Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Charlie's Gone

OK, I'm going to say it again: Thank you so much for your prayers.

We got word yesterday at about 6:00 that Sue's brother had just died. We were not expecting it so soon; though we were preparing ourselves for the news, it was still a blow to Sue. He died quietly, just kind of slowed down on his breathing until he stopped altogether.

So we went to church to worship. It was an excellent choice, actually. A couple of folks prayed for Sue while she was worshiping (thanks guys!). Afterwards, we went to Mother Joseph's to tell Sue's mom. That was hard, and not just because her hearing aids were out for repair; we wept together for a while. Then we went home and wept for a while.

Thanks for your prayers, particularly for Sue. She's responding really well, but it's still tough for her. And we (mostly spelled "she") still needs to stay involved in planning for Janet's recovery. The nursing staff is saying, "We don't think she's going back to her house this time." That's not going to settle with her, and she's already taking a number of hits.

We need strength; we're getting it, thanks to your prayers, but we still need it. We need direction, we need wisdom, and maybe most of all, we need to see things from God's perspective. And Janet needs grace, needs clarity to see her options and choose wisely, and to trust God well for those options. Thanks for supporting us!

2 comments:

  1. So sorry for your loss. I love the verse about David worshiping. The Lord does so meet us when we reach out and call on His name. Continued Clarity on handling Janet's affairs. In Jesus name we ask for angels to be posted by her bedside to watch over her. Ps 103:20
    Sue, remain steadfast with your feet planted that you can not be knocked over by any passing breeze.
    Eph 3:14-20
    For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may STRENGTHEN you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your heart through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have POWER together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the the love of Christ, and to KNOW this love that surpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurable more than all we ask or imagine according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations (that includes our kids and grandkids), for ever and ever! Amen

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  2. When the Tears Fall

    I've had questions, without answers
    I've known sorrow, I have known pain
    but there's one thing, that I'll cling to
    You are faithful, Jesus You're true
    when hope is lost, I'll call You Saviour
    when pain surrounds, I'll call You Healer
    when silence falls, You'll be the song within my heart
    in the lone hour, of my sorrow
    through the darkest night of my soul
    You surround me, and sustain me
    my Defender, forever more
    when hope is lost, I'll call You Saviour
    when pain surrounds, I'll call You Healer
    when silence falls, You'll be the song within my heart
    And I will praise you, I will praise You
    when the tears fall, still I will sing to You
    I will praise you, Jesus praise You
    Through the suffering still I will sing
    when hope is lost, I'll call You Saviour
    when pain surrounds, I'll call You Healer
    when silence falls, You'll be the song within my heart
    I will praise you, I will praise you
    when the tears fall, still I will sing to You
    I will praise you, Jesus praise You
    Through the suffering, still I will sing to You
    Always I sing to You
    Jesus I'll sing for You
    When the laughter, fails to comfort
    when my heart aches, Lord are you there?
    when confusion, is all around me
    and the darkness, is my closest friend
    still I will praise You
    Jesus praise You
    ~ Tim Hughes


    McPilgrim said...
    it's when tears fall, when laughter fails to comfort, when darkness is all around, that our praise is the most precious. our offering is most costly at that point, and He is most honored. You honor Him.


    Sometimes it's good to read back over what we send to others. You said it better than I could've anyways.

    *You (and Sue) honor Him*

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