Okay, so today was a very different kind of day.
First, I must report, that I FINALLY experienced relief from my migraine this afternoon - thanks to the prayers of my friends. I had gone almost 10 straight days with this migraine...the longest one I've ever experienced. I had a painkiller shot at the doctor, took painkillers for 4 days, and 2 days of Zomig. None of these relieved it. Now, I've gone into all of this detail in order for you to understand the MIRACLE God performed in this. The migraine was finally relieved today at the exact hour my friend Terri and her girls prayed over me. I want to say thank you to everyone who has been praying for me. I've never had such wonderful friends as you all. I am very humbled by your prayers and concern. Thank you.
We had a good lesson tonight in the children's Bible Study. We learned the Parable of the Seed in the Four Soils (Matthew 13). Miss Evelyn came out and helped us tonight. She was WONDERFUL and such a blessing! I owe you, Miss Evelyn, BIG TIME! Even though, our children's Bible Study was good tonight, I just felt 'off.' Maybe it was just all of that painkiller I was on:-)
When I arrived home tonight after church, I found out one of our neighbors had passed away today. He lived down the street and had been suffering from complications due to diabetes. He was only in his 50's. He has two daughters, one is in high school and another in elementary school. My heart goes out to that family. I don't think they expected this. Please pray for them.
Yep, today was a different kind of day.
In His Love, Cathy
Showing posts with label Reflections. Show all posts
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
What I am Thankful For
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good!
His faithful love endures forever."
Psalm 136:1
Here's a few things I'm thankful for:
1. My Savior
2. My husband
3. My children
4. My family (parents, siblings, inlaws)
5. My friends (Love ya'll!)
6. My Church Family (Love ya'll, all of you are in my friends group!)
7. The Ministry God called me to
8. God's abundant blessings and provision
9. My life in Christ
10. Seeing God work in the hearts of people.
11. Watching children grow in Christ.
12. Seeing my 18 year old son read his Bible first thing, thinking no one is watching through the crack of his door.
13. Seeing my 15 year old daughter worship the Lord with all of her heart, taking notes during service, and youth group.
14. Seeing my 10 year old son make a beeline to his Bible first thing in the morning to read God's word.
15. Walking into this same 10 year old's room in the early morning, to find him on his knees praying. Then being told, "Mom, don't bother me in the mornings. I'm having my quiet time!" (An echo of what I said to him when he found me on my knees early one morning. Parents, when you walk the walk, little feet will follow in your steps!)
16. Spending time with my children and husband.
17. The peace and joy that permeates my heart.
18. God providing our oldest son a scholarship to a good Christian College. Never dreamed we could ever afford it!
19. God answering our prayers with AWESOME deeds!
AND, most importantly,
20. God's amazing love!
There is so much more that I am thankful for, but too numerous to name. All I can say is Thank You, Lord! I don't deserve any of these blessings. You are so good!
What are you thankful for?
In His Love, Cathy
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Changing of the Seasons
Our lives are like the changing of the seasons. Sometimes the seasons change ever so slowly that it is hardly recognizable. There may not be any outward signd that marked the change, but it happened. Other times, you know your life is going through a change of seasons. For Scott & I, this seasonal change culminated this week after a series of yearlong events. First, was my Grandfather's long illness and his passing. He was the rock, the foundation of our family. It was a hard loss for all of us. I had travelled back and forth this past year and 1/2 since his first major fall to be there for him and my mother at critical times. After his funeral, I stayed with my Mother for several days at her home to help out and then invited her to come back home with me, which she did. I'm glad. It was good for both of us.
Today, my mother-in-law had out-patient surgery. I went with my in-laws to help out. Scott wasn't able to go and someone needed to sit with his dad and drive them home afterwards. What was supposed to be just a 30 minute surgery and 30 minute recovery turned into an all day affair. Mom had a bad reaction to one of the pain medications given through the IV. It caused strange reactions and drastically affected her respiratory. My eyes stayed glued to the monitor, watching her breathing and her oxygen levels...sometimes they bottomed out and alarms went off. It was an all too familiar experience. A very painful reminder of the hours I spent by Granddaddy's side watching those same vital signs, respiratory readings, and oxygen levels. She snapped out of it as the medication wore off, but it was scary for a little while there. She is still suffering from the remnants of her reaction but was able to go home and is much improved.
As with many of our friends, our lives are shifting into a new season. A season in which we are seeing our roles slowly change from just being the adult children of our parents to being their caretakers. A season in which we are still raising our own children, who need us in so many ways, but in which we are needed more and more by our parents. It's hard to watch our parents and grandparents, who were once so strong and vibrant, begin to fade. These people whom we looked up to, admired, counted on, and sought advice from. Many still have so much to offer and are going strong. For others, we are beginning to hear faint whispers of what is to come. Still others we have lost way before we were ready to.
So, in reflecting on all of this, I want to spend more time with those I love - my husband, my children, our parents, family, friends, our church family - and in doing those things that Christ asks of me. After all, people are important. God thought so that's why He sent His Son to save us! Make time for your loved ones and friends. Make time to reach out to others. It's so very important that you do.
My heart is with you, my friends, all of you who are caring for loved ones, who have loved ones who are ailing, or who have lost loved ones. It's hard. Lean on Christ, He loves you and desires to help you.
"As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength." Psalm 138: 3
I love you and I am praying for you!
In His Love, Cathy
Today, my mother-in-law had out-patient surgery. I went with my in-laws to help out. Scott wasn't able to go and someone needed to sit with his dad and drive them home afterwards. What was supposed to be just a 30 minute surgery and 30 minute recovery turned into an all day affair. Mom had a bad reaction to one of the pain medications given through the IV. It caused strange reactions and drastically affected her respiratory. My eyes stayed glued to the monitor, watching her breathing and her oxygen levels...sometimes they bottomed out and alarms went off. It was an all too familiar experience. A very painful reminder of the hours I spent by Granddaddy's side watching those same vital signs, respiratory readings, and oxygen levels. She snapped out of it as the medication wore off, but it was scary for a little while there. She is still suffering from the remnants of her reaction but was able to go home and is much improved.
As with many of our friends, our lives are shifting into a new season. A season in which we are seeing our roles slowly change from just being the adult children of our parents to being their caretakers. A season in which we are still raising our own children, who need us in so many ways, but in which we are needed more and more by our parents. It's hard to watch our parents and grandparents, who were once so strong and vibrant, begin to fade. These people whom we looked up to, admired, counted on, and sought advice from. Many still have so much to offer and are going strong. For others, we are beginning to hear faint whispers of what is to come. Still others we have lost way before we were ready to.
So, in reflecting on all of this, I want to spend more time with those I love - my husband, my children, our parents, family, friends, our church family - and in doing those things that Christ asks of me. After all, people are important. God thought so that's why He sent His Son to save us! Make time for your loved ones and friends. Make time to reach out to others. It's so very important that you do.
My heart is with you, my friends, all of you who are caring for loved ones, who have loved ones who are ailing, or who have lost loved ones. It's hard. Lean on Christ, He loves you and desires to help you.
"As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength." Psalm 138: 3
I love you and I am praying for you!
In His Love, Cathy
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