O taste and see that the Lord is good. How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. The righteous cry and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. Psalm 34:8, 15, 17
Susannah's surgery went very well. Praise God!
You can read more here.
www.roomforatleastonemore.blogspot.com
Words cannot express the joy and hope in my heart! God has moved mountains for this family and this little girl in particular. He is going to use them in a mighty way!
Susannah is a walking miracle...there is no other way to describe her. God allowed Charlie and Leslie to arrive in China at just the right time. They fought hard to get her out of China and into a hospital here in the States. Her blue toes and fingers are now pink!
We had faith and we asked that the mountains be moved and God moved them! I am so thankful to Him for His goodness!
Continue to pray for a speedy recovery. We are praying that she'll be home by October 12th, her 3rd birthday.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Pray for Susannah Today
Today sweet Susannah will have open heart surgery. Pray that there will be no complications. Pray that they'll be able to do two procedures instead of just one (this will prevent a second heart surgery in less than a year). Pray that she'll recover quickly and she'll be able to come home before her 3rd birthday (Oct. 12th). Pray for the surgeons and nurses that will be in the room (5o people!). Pray that the family would have strength and peace as they wait all day for word from the surgeon (10-12 hours). Pray that God would be glorified through it all!
She is one sweet and special little girl!
But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all Thy works. Psalm 73:28
Monday, September 29, 2008
I Am Going To Get Baptism
I want to briefly share with you my Matthew's testimony. This spring he told us that he prayed and asked Jesus into his heart and that he wanted to be baptized. We talked about it briefly, but then left it alone to see if he would bring it up again because we wanted to make sure that his decision was solid. He continued to talk about it and in May we visited my in-laws church in Pensacola. They sang one of Travis’ songs. “You changed my name when you called me forgiven, You changed my name when you called me redeemed”. You just never know if your kids are listening and paying attention or if they’re daydreaming through the whole service. Well, Matthew was obviously listening because this is what he wrote. (see attachment, but I’m providing an adult version because this is the kindergarten version)
God you changed my name. I am going to get baptism to show people I like you and I praise you and I accepted you too.
I love that God spoke to him through this song. The power of worship is incredible even in the lives of our young children.
Both of my boys will be baptized on Sunday, October 5th during the 9:15 service. Matthew told us on Saturday that he wants to be baptized in both services. I told him that I didn’t think that was necessary. He then went on to say that he wants everyone to know that he accepted Jesus and “there are people who go to the second service”.
He gets it! We need to tell everyone about Jesus! Yea God!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Our Mountain Moving God
Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15
Today we are rejoicing with Charlie and Leslie. You'll have to read her update and then see the precious pictures of Susannah.
O taste and see that the Lord is good. How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. The righteous cry and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. Psalm 34:8, 15, 17
We give God all the glory!
Thank you, Father for hearing our cries!
He is so good, even when we can't see it sometimes, He is still good. Today, we see His goodness. Today we rejoice and scream "Yea God", because truly God has moved some mountains that needed to be moved.
Click on Susannah's picture to link to their blog.
Today we are rejoicing with Charlie and Leslie. You'll have to read her update and then see the precious pictures of Susannah.
O taste and see that the Lord is good. How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. The righteous cry and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. Psalm 34:8, 15, 17
We give God all the glory!
Thank you, Father for hearing our cries!
He is so good, even when we can't see it sometimes, He is still good. Today, we see His goodness. Today we rejoice and scream "Yea God", because truly God has moved some mountains that needed to be moved.
Click on Susannah's picture to link to their blog.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
She's Changing Her Mind
Elizabeth announced at breakfast this morning.
"Actually mom, I changed my mind."
Me: About what?
Her: I want to be an explorer.
Side note (Previously she's wanted to be a cheerleader and a mom, although we haven't had this conversation in probably four months)
Me: What kind of explorer do you want to be?
Her: You know I'll have lots of friends with me, just like Dora.
And there you have it. It's all about the friends, even at 6 years old!
"Actually mom, I changed my mind."
Me: About what?
Her: I want to be an explorer.
Side note (Previously she's wanted to be a cheerleader and a mom, although we haven't had this conversation in probably four months)
Me: What kind of explorer do you want to be?
Her: You know I'll have lots of friends with me, just like Dora.
And there you have it. It's all about the friends, even at 6 years old!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
A Broken Heart
If through a broken heart God can bring His purposes to pass in the world, then thank Him for breaking your heart. Oswald Chambers
I really don't want to have a broken heart, but I do. First my heart breaks for all the orphans in Zambia. Then it breaks because so many of the Christian leaders in Nicaragua are facing extremely difficult trials right now. Then it breaks because friends marriages are falling apart. Then it breaks because some friends have lost a father very tragically. Then it breaks because my friends C and L can't bring their baby girl home from China...at least not yet. Then it breaks because another friend is desperately wanting to get her child from another country and nothing is happening, she's heard nothing and her heart breaks. Then it breaks because friends have family members with Alzheimer's and I can tell you first hand, it's a horrible disease. And the list could go on and on...
My heart is broken because life just isn't fair. But God is good. Even when we can't see it, God is good!
I've read Dangerous Surrender by Kay Warren (incredible book). Derek and I have put our yes on the table, even though we don't know what that means. Right now it means God has surrounded me with people who are hurting, people who have broken hearts. Sometimes I just think I can't handle it all, but it was never mine to handle. God just wants me to bear part of their burden with them. To shoulder part of it and lift their load just a little. He can handle it all, but He chooses to involve me every now and then.
From Kay Warren: God is longing to seriously disturb you about His world. He's searching for men and women, young people and old people, people of every race and from every tribe, who will recklessly abandon themselves to Him and surrender to His purposes...regardless of whether you can see where that yes will take you. My challenge to you is to say, "I don't know exactly what the question is, God, but my answer is yes!"
Will you decide to say yes to God, even before knowing the full implications of what that yes may mean for you?
The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. The righteous cry and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the broken hearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:15, 17-18
I really don't want to have a broken heart, but I do. First my heart breaks for all the orphans in Zambia. Then it breaks because so many of the Christian leaders in Nicaragua are facing extremely difficult trials right now. Then it breaks because friends marriages are falling apart. Then it breaks because some friends have lost a father very tragically. Then it breaks because my friends C and L can't bring their baby girl home from China...at least not yet. Then it breaks because another friend is desperately wanting to get her child from another country and nothing is happening, she's heard nothing and her heart breaks. Then it breaks because friends have family members with Alzheimer's and I can tell you first hand, it's a horrible disease. And the list could go on and on...
My heart is broken because life just isn't fair. But God is good. Even when we can't see it, God is good!
I've read Dangerous Surrender by Kay Warren (incredible book). Derek and I have put our yes on the table, even though we don't know what that means. Right now it means God has surrounded me with people who are hurting, people who have broken hearts. Sometimes I just think I can't handle it all, but it was never mine to handle. God just wants me to bear part of their burden with them. To shoulder part of it and lift their load just a little. He can handle it all, but He chooses to involve me every now and then.
From Kay Warren: God is longing to seriously disturb you about His world. He's searching for men and women, young people and old people, people of every race and from every tribe, who will recklessly abandon themselves to Him and surrender to His purposes...regardless of whether you can see where that yes will take you. My challenge to you is to say, "I don't know exactly what the question is, God, but my answer is yes!"
Will you decide to say yes to God, even before knowing the full implications of what that yes may mean for you?
The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. The righteous cry and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the broken hearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:15, 17-18
Still Praying for a Miracle
Please continue to pray. I am posting it here, so you can read of their desperate situation. We need a miracle! We need God to move some mountains! He is able!
Why is He so far away?
My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me? Far from my deliverance are the words of my groaning. O my God, I cry by day, but Thou dost not answer; And by night, but I have no rest. Psalm 22:1-2Why has God left us? Why when we put our "Yes" out there on the table and when we followed when He called. Today we went back to the hospital and her oxygen mask was not even working. She was in distress. Cindy finally convinced the nurses to look at it, but we still ended up fixing it ourselves. They just left her lying there with it not working and saying it was fine. Her poor ayi did not know what to do. She loves her very much and is doing her best. She is very attentive to her needs......So then they (the orphanage folks) came downstairs later and told us the doctor (she is not a real doctor and has only a high school education accd. to our guide) said An Yanwen had to stay in the hospital until Monday. Then we get passport photo and passport a few days after that.I do not believe we will leave this dreadful, cruel place with our daughter. I can't imagine leaving her here but they won't give us legal rights to her. It is completely out of our hands. We have tried all angles here in China and from the US. Kun*ming is impossible. Anywhere else and we might be able to get her some help but not here. The US doctor cannot do anything.It is hopeless today. It is impossible. I don't understand why God is not working but I can't see Him or feel Him at all. I am not His person for this journey. I am not strong enough and I have no strength left right now.We need your prayers. I can't even find words to pray today, nor does my mind want to be still. She needs your prayers. She is fighting so hard but she is very tired and sick. She is fascinated with this photo of her brothers that Charlie pulled out of his wallet.
Why is He so far away?
My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me? Far from my deliverance are the words of my groaning. O my God, I cry by day, but Thou dost not answer; And by night, but I have no rest. Psalm 22:1-2Why has God left us? Why when we put our "Yes" out there on the table and when we followed when He called. Today we went back to the hospital and her oxygen mask was not even working. She was in distress. Cindy finally convinced the nurses to look at it, but we still ended up fixing it ourselves. They just left her lying there with it not working and saying it was fine. Her poor ayi did not know what to do. She loves her very much and is doing her best. She is very attentive to her needs......So then they (the orphanage folks) came downstairs later and told us the doctor (she is not a real doctor and has only a high school education accd. to our guide) said An Yanwen had to stay in the hospital until Monday. Then we get passport photo and passport a few days after that.I do not believe we will leave this dreadful, cruel place with our daughter. I can't imagine leaving her here but they won't give us legal rights to her. It is completely out of our hands. We have tried all angles here in China and from the US. Kun*ming is impossible. Anywhere else and we might be able to get her some help but not here. The US doctor cannot do anything.It is hopeless today. It is impossible. I don't understand why God is not working but I can't see Him or feel Him at all. I am not His person for this journey. I am not strong enough and I have no strength left right now.We need your prayers. I can't even find words to pray today, nor does my mind want to be still. She needs your prayers. She is fighting so hard but she is very tired and sick. She is fascinated with this photo of her brothers that Charlie pulled out of his wallet.
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