Good news!

I wanted to give you some good news!

We went to the doc after the MRI.

Nothing broken (good news)
All tendons and ligaments intact (good news)

Just swelling of the joints, she's on a medrol dose pack (steroids) for a week to reduce swelling, it will be a much slower schedule back to work!  But she should be back in 2 weeks! 

PRAISE THE LORD!

Still waiting for complete healing, believing it will happen!

lovetoyou!

A Little Bird Told Me ...

... we missed an opportunity to wish Sister Sara a happy birthday yesterday! Oh my! Please join me as we send some good birthday wishes her way .. even if they are a day late. You can even visit her blog by visiting 'There Is A Season' to read more about her life and family.

AN UPDATE

Just a quick update on our family situation:
First of all, Dave's bone scan results are clean, no cancer appearing in the bones! I am SO grateful for a positive report. We aren't out of the woods by any stretch but that was the first hurdle.

Tomorrow, we head down to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center to meet with the surgeon who will perform the surgery to remove the prostate. We have lots of questions and hope to get on the schedule ASAP. Because of Dave's high "Gleason Score" (This measures the aggressiveness of the cancer), he is an 8 on a 1-10 scale, we want to get moving on this. At the time of the surgery they will also biopsy some of his lymph nodes to see if the cancer is elsewhere. The recovery time is expected to be 4-6 weeks from the surgery. Removal of the prostate might seem radical but due to the aggression of the cancer he is not a candidate for the radioactive seeds. The other course of treatment, 7 weeks of radiation and 2 years of injections to remove testosterone from his body doesn't guarantee that it won't reoccur down the road. Removing the prostate increases his chances that it won't reoccur at a later date.

I am doing so much better now that I am home with my man! I love what Dave told me,
"My faith is not dependent on how long I live."

(Dave and I are going to kick cancer's butt!)

My mom:
Mom is getting weaker. I tried to talk to her on Easter but she is on a lot of drugs for her pain. One of the side effects is that she sleeps a lot. Due to sleeping all the time, she's not eating, not eating, no strength...

I had the opportunity to have a couple of quality chats with her while I was visiting. She told me that she,
"has no intention of dying"
but unfortunately the weakening state of her physical body will eventually over run her mental will unless God intervenes. I told her that I want her to live as well but if she felt like she was done and just couldn't fight anymore that,
"I would be okay. I don't like it but I will be okay."
She talked about how we would all be together in heaven and I agreed with her and then she went back to sleep. In essence, I have released her from this life and I am completely at peace with it.

Currently the Hospice Nurse comes in twice a week and the Nurse Aide comes in twice a week. I suspect that as the process begins the Nurse will be there more frequently and will advise us where we are in terms of remaining time.

(Mom and Pop in happier days.)

Thanks to all of you who are interceding on our behalf, I just don't see how people who don't have the strength and comfort from the Lord or the support of our brothers and sisters in Christ ever get through this kind of junk!

Twenty Five Years of Happiness

april 26 is that happy day that char and her sweetheart have waited 25 years for...their silver wedding anniversary and in this picture they have their golden treasure...their son, david



this cake has beeb ordered in specially for the grand celebration and there will be enough and even more for everyone of the sisters AND their families!
so....HAPPY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!

He Is Risen

Dear Sisters,

Please have a blessed Resurrection Sunday celebrating our Lord and Savior Jesus.  If you have time, please add to this post how you and your family are celebrating the day.

Love,

Mrs. Mac and Family

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!”  After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.

John 20:19-20

Little Emma....

For those of you who have followed Heather's blog through her cancer and through all the battles for her sweet Emma, Little Emma is now dancing with the Lord....please pause and pray for the family.

Little Emma

My heart is breaking for so many.....the Lord is our refuge and our strength.
love
donna

For Mrs. Mac

dear mrs. mac..although you have said farewell to your biological dad, what a comfort that you will meet him at the house!....we shall all soon be home!...love terry

Easter Greetings

Our Bible is in transit and should arrive in one of the sister's mail boxes any day now.  There is an awful lot of prayer needed by our members .. please continue to lift up those with prayer requests.  And .. thank you to those of you that may have prayed for me recently as I am trying to regain my strength from the flu.  Yesterday afternoon, I 'felt' the Lord's presence wash over me giving me strength .. healing.  My bio dad is in the hospital with an elevated white blood count .. doctors are testing him for lymphoma and leukemia .. he's not doing well.  Please pray the Lord opens a door for his salvation .. and gives me an opportunity to present the Gospel.

On this Good Friday .. may we remember the significance of the Lord's suffering.  Crown of Beauty has presented a series of posts depicting the final steps to the cross for Jesus .. please visit her blog.  May you each have a blessed Easter celebrating the resurrection of our Lord.

Update:  I was able to talk with my dad today and I do think he knows the Lord!  Please keep him in prayer.

Good News Easter Blessings to you all,

Mrs. Mac

P.S.  For some reason (having to do with computer cookies) I'm not able to post comments on a few of your blogs.  Please know that I try and make 'the rounds' to see what you are all up to even though I can not comment on each of your blogs.  I'll try and get my computer settings fixed soon.

AN UPDATE

I feel like a frog caught up in a blender...

I praise God and the blood of my Savior for holding me and sustaining during this excruciating time.

As most of you know, a week ago Wednesday Pop told me that the cancer has spread, chemo is being discontinued and Hospice was being contacted for my Mom. What a rough day. I was preparing to leave for the Beth Moore Living Proof event in Little Rock the very next day and immediately felt like I needed to come home to St Louis once it was done. I came home to St Louis this past Sunday. I visited with my folks on Monday and am doing some errands and chores for them.

What I never expected to happen has happened. On April 11th I accompanied Dave to the Urologist where he was having an ultrasound and a biopsy done on his prostate. He is very good about faithfully having a physical every December and our Primary Care Physician referred him to this Urologist b/c he had a rough spot on the prostate and a change in his PSA levels. Dave told me he felt like it was a waste of time and that they weren't going to find anything. We never gave it a sencond thought and I even said,
"SURELY this is not an issue, because God would not allow this in the light of my Mom's Colon Cancer".

On Monday evening after leaving my folks house and heading back to our daughter and her family's home, I called Dave to see about the results. When he told me to pull the car over I felt all the air leave the atmosphere...

He told me that he has Prostate Cancer, it is in the early stages but very aggressive. He explained treatment options and unless God directs otherwise, he will have surgery to remove the prostate. I have no idea how long I sat on the side of the road with my flashers on but it was at least 20-30 minutes. When we hung up the phone I began screaming until my voice was gone! I called my best friend Brenda (we had been at Beth Moore together) and was hysterical. She thought it was in reference to my mom and I kept screaming,
IT'S NOT MY MOM, IT'S DAVE!!!!!"
I do not remember the drive to her house only that I was hyperventilating and that I collapsed in her arms. We prayed and I received a measure of calmness. I went to our daughter's home, broke the news and the 3 of us prayed together. More calm...

I did not go to my folks home on Tuesday. I shared with Pop and told him that I would not be any good to them whatsoever. I had no business getting behind the wheel of a car. I rebuked satan and fear so many times I lost count!

Yesterday Dave had a bone scan to make sure it hasn't spread and is contained. We are hoping to get GOOD NEWS today. Yesterday fear gripped my heart SO bad that I couldn't breathe again. I was running errands for Pop (prescriptions, groceries etc) and the darkness and oppression was so incredibly heavy on me, I felt like satan was standing on my shoulders crushing me into the ground. I began reminding myself through scripture how everything and I mean EVERY THING has to bow at the name of Jesus. Where His light is, darkness can NOT prevail, it HAS TO vanish. I began crying out to God, pleading the blood of Christ that covers us and makes us righteous in His sight. Then I began praising Christ Jesus and God the Father and I mean INSTANTLY the oppression lifted! It was a PHYSICAL reaction to a spiritual war!!!! All the way to my folks' house, I listened to and sang, "My Heart Will Trust In You" by Hillsong at least 7 or 8 times in a row. Throughout the day when I felt my mind begin to drift, God reined me back in.

When I arrived at my folks' home I encouraged Pop to get out and do whatever he wanted or needed to do. I told him he was only a phone call away and that Mom would be in good hands. He got out for a while which he needed. It allowed me to have a good visit with my Mom. I shared with her my struggles of the morning but that God had gently reminded me that "We were never created to carry our burdens alone but to entrust them to the One who can carry them". I told her that no matter of sickness, death or disease can ever pluck us from His hand. We had a lovely visit. Hospice came out and because Pop wasn't there, she answered the nurse's questions directly. I believe she felt a bit more empowered by that. They have not given up yet but I know in my heart that the end is drawing closer for my Mom unless God intervenes.

At the Beth Moore conference this past weekend I was completely and utterly broken, poured out and spent. Naturally I thought at the time it was in relation to my Mom. I didn't have a clue that Dave would be diagnosed with cancer! I believe now as I look back, God wanted me to empty myself so completely so HE could fill me UP so completely! I am totally at peace over my Mom. If God would take her home in this instant while I wouldn't like it or be happy about it I am completely at peace with it. To see her in pain, weak and so vulnerable breaks my heart but the thought that she would be healed and restored in His presence makes me overjoyed! Yes OVERJOYED!!

During this trying time Dave wants me to stay here and spend time with my folks. It has been difficult to say the least. It was everything I could do to NOT get in my car Monday night and drive 11 hours straight through back home. I need to see him, feel his skin, hold him next to me...

I do not know if this is my last opportunity to spend time with my Mom, only God knows what lies ahead. yet will I trust in Him.....

Tomorrow (Friday) unless God directs me otherwise, I will be on the road and heading home to Texas.

Be Encouraged Dear Sisters!

phyllis

Please pray for my daughter Phyllis, there is something wrong with her right foot.

She broke it last year, was on crutches, physical therapy... was fine, now it's jacked up again.

Not broken. MRI today at 9PM.

Wisdom & compassion for docs and nurses.

Healing for her.

Peace for mom (me!)

lovetoyou!

MY MOM

We just found out that my Mom has less than 2 months left...My heart is breaking...

Things Amiss

I would be amiss if I did not bring this testimonial journey up to the present, so here goes.
 
My husband travels for a living and both the boys married therefore I am home alone most of the time.In this situation it seems I have completely let my focus turn to other things. Not that the things I have turned to are bad. Both of the things that have gathered my attention are ministry things. The fact is that I have let them over take my first calling. My first calling being that of wife, mom and home maker.

God taught me long ago that my home is to be a sanctuary from the world. A place of quiet rest to be refreshed and restored in Him. He taught me that I should not allow it to be filled with the things of the world, that it is to be a daily escape from the world and its attractions.

My husband has always traveled and it was a great blessing for me to make him a sanctuary from his travels to return to. When the boys were home it was a great concern for me to protect them and train them in the way they should go. God gave me a promise in that, if I did, they will never depart from it. I know that does not mean they will not stumble, for in stumbling we learn and grow and are strengthen in Him, because HE is the foundation we run to when the world gets shaky, if indeed He is the foundation we are set upon.

I have noticed for some time now that things have been amiss around my home and family. I let that “notice” slip on past my thoughts the majority of the time. After all things didn’t need to be so perfect now with no one home but me. OH MY, how wrong could I be! In the last year I have honestly let things go around here while focusing on the other ministries that God has given me. Not that I let things get nasty or grotesque like you see on some of those home shows, it was just not to the godly standard of a sanctuary from the world that I had tried to diligently to maintain through the previous years..

I have found myself asking why, why are things in such trying ways right now in my family?
Why have words of love and encouragement turned to words of sarcasm and strife?
Why have tensions mounted, stress availed, and laughter ceased?
Why have hugs and kisses turned to shrugs and waves?
Why has clutter mounted and cleanliness taken a side set?
Why Lord why?

It is as if God said, Why! Take a look around!
This place is NOT as it should be!

I wonder how I could have let this happen. Of course the answer to that is not really important. What is important is that God has revealed to me my sin, I have repented and returned to my first calling. From that will flow many blessing to the other  ministries He has called me to.

I now have a new energy and joy that I have not felt in some time, to God alone be the glory!

Here are the verses that He has and is using in my life to strengthen, train and uplift me in this, my journey with Him.

1 Peter 3 (King James Version)

 ¹Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;
 ²While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.
 ³Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
 ⁴But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
 ⁵For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:
 ⁶Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.

Proverbs 16:24 (King James Version)

 ²⁴Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Matthew 25:23 (King James Version)

 ²³His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

 Because of Him,
Sherri
Yaya Yarns

In His Word ~ Time Flies

Romans 1:16

 ¹⁶For^(A) I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is^(B) the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew^(C) first and also to^(D) the Greek.

2 Timothy 3:16

^16(A) All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Hebrews 4:12

¹²For^(A) the word of God is living and^(B) active,^(C) sharper than any^(D) two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and^(E) discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Galatians 2:20

²⁰I have been^(A) crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives^(B) in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God,^(C) who loved me and^(D) gave himself for me.

~~~~~

I cant believe how fast a week goes by!

My time with the Scarf Sisters Bible is about up. I honestly do not want to let it go.

I have been so blessed to read each of the verses the sisters before me have highlighted. I have on many occasions read and re-read them.

I have enjoyed going through and marking my favorite verses. There are so many that God has used to strengthen, encourage, teach, correct, uplift, uphold and empower me. I have found myself on a journey with this Bible that has reminded me of the many ways GOD has worked and is working in my life and the life of my family.

My week with the Bible has been a blessing in so may ways. I pray that as I prepare to send it forward, that those with whom it is still to visit will receive abundant blessings.

Because of HIM,

Sherri
Yaya Yarns

Update on Texas travels from Cyndi

Hello Sisters! 
  Yes, we are having a lovely time here with family in Amarillo. The trip went great and time is flying by. I want to share some of our trip pics with you....

  First, the day I left home was my Anniversary. Tim and I stopped for lunch in Mobile and had some delicious Hibachi...

                           Cyndi and Tim Lacefield 14 years married, 18 years strong!

                                We took pics out by some of Momma's beautiful Azalea bushes

 We sure did enjoy meeting Connie and her DH Dave. I can understand why they are so crazy in love with each other, they are both just precious people. The hours of our visit just flew by. I was so tickled to see my mom just carrying on. My Mom Johnnie Lee, and I have a very special relationship. We just banter back and forth and cut up constantly.We both have outgoing ,fun-loving, never met a stranger personalities. I adore her and am thankful God knew just who I belonged with ! Thank you ,dear Connie for the warm welcome and joyful fellowship. We just loved it ! : )

Johnnie Lee and Connie

                                               Connie and Cyndi at Roosters Roadhouse

 We arrived at my sister Alisa's house. Yesterday the three of us had our pictures made. Momma was so good she could do a photo shoot for a magazine! She is such a hoot to be with : ) and she took the BEST pics. Me and Alisa agree....

                                                       Cyndi, Johnnie Lee, and Alisa

                                                       
                                                        

  The ones of Momma. She could be in a professional photo shoot! And the second one... Hehehee We love that look one her face...

Alisa and Cyndi..... like salt n pepper , the perfect compliments to each other!

And I just want to share these precious pics of my great neice, Cadence. This morning we spent about an hour playing with Aunt Cyndi's jewelry box and pretty jewelry. She is a girly girl and loves sparkly things just like me ! : )

Cadence 

   Well, That is all for now folks.  I thank you all so much for the wonderful wishes on My Anniversary and for the thoughts and prayers as we travel and spend time with our loved ones. I will check in as I can get my hands on a puter LOL ! 

My Precious Family

The precious family God has given me is a blessing beyond measure. Each one of them a inspiration for living as near to God as I can.

1 Peter 3

Wives and Husbands

 ¹Likewise, wives,^(A) be subject to your own husbands, so that^(B) even if some do not obey the word,^(C) they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, ²when they see your^(D) respectful and pure conduct. ^3(E) Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— ⁴but let your adorning be^(F) the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious. ⁵For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands, ⁶as Sarah obeyed Abraham,^(G) calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and^(H) do not fear anything that is frightening.

I prayer that to this man I can be the wife called calls me to be

These are my two boys ad their wives to who I pray I have imparted that ..
^{Deut 6
5}You^(F) shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. ⁶And^(G) these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. ^7(H) You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. ^8(I) You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. ^9(J) You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.

Titus 2

Teach Sound Doctrine

 ¹But as for you, teach what accords with^(A) sound^[a] doctrine. ²Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled,^(B) sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. ^3(C) Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior,^(D) not slanderers^(E) or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, ⁴and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, ⁵to be self-controlled,^(F) pure,^(G) working at home, kind, and^(H) submissive to their own husbands,^(I) that the word of God may not be reviled. ⁶Likewise, urge^(J) the younger men to be self-controlled. ⁷Show yourself in all respects to be^(K) a model of good works, and in your teaching^(L) show integrity,^(M) dignity, ⁸and^(N) sound speech that cannot be condemned,^(O) so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us. ^9(P) Slaves^[b] are to be submissive to their own masters^(Q) in everything; they are to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, ¹⁰not pilfering,^(R) but showing all good faith,^(S) so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.

This is me and my 1st grand baby Ellye Grace who is 2 years old. She is a part of our lives because my son knew my testimony and the pain there in, and shared it with his girlfriend. In this picture we are enjoying the birth of her little brother pictured below.

This is my second grand baby Wylder. He is 3 moths old this week.

Colossians 1:9  9And so,(A) from the day we heard,(B) we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that(C) you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all(D) spiritual wisdom and understanding,

MEETING OF TWO SISTERS!!

Last night I had the pleasure of meeting one of the Sisters that hangs out here on this blog. About 2 weeks ago, Cyndi contacted me through Facebook and told me that she and her Momma were going to Amarillo to visit her sister and since they come through the Dallas/Ft Worth area, could we meet? I jumped all over that and last night we met and had dinner at Rooster's Roadhouse, my favorite local BBQ joint!
Cyndi and her Momma, Miss Johnnylee outside Rooster's.
Miss Johnnylee is a big time scrapper and she showed me pictures of her scrap booking room back home in Florida. Envy is not a good thing...I'm just sayin'
Cyndi and I at Rooster's.
After dinner, we returned to my house where we visited, looked at pictures and scrapbooks and had a lovely time. You both were so complementary on my hubby's photos! Favorite quote by Miss Johnnylee to Dave while looking at some of his photographic work:
"Did you send the wrong pictures in?"
to his recent loss in a big photo contest he had submitted entries to. Miss Johnnylee, you are a hoot!My new friend AND sister in Christ! Connected hearts!!

Happy Birthday Tennessee Girl!

today is our dear sister trish's birthday...i will not tell you how young she is but she is catching up to miss patty really quickly!...miss patty claims to be the oldest sister.ha! anyways this is our tennessee girl and so here she is with her sweetheart, if not in tennessee, she is there in spirit!

this is what trish stands for...this is her profile... About Me I am most importantly a child of the King. Blessed to have grown up in a house filled with love and a Mama and Daddy who showed me Jesus! Married to Tomer who has been my man since I was just 14 and he 17 years old. I am a Mama of 2 wonderful Daughters. A blessed Grammy of 2 Grandaughters and 3 Grandsons. My life is rich... I am loved!

and this is trish's favourite singer..



HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SISTER TRISH from every one of your sisters!

Prayer Request

I  have  posted  a  prayer  request  on  my  blog. Prayers  are  need  sisters.

Request


Love , Amrita

Wise Words From Becky

Friday, April 01, 2011 Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Deep. When I see these words I see the “those” who are deep in life, deep in the world, deep in darkness. The “those” who are directionally challenged at one single moment in existence. The “those” alone. The “those” who think they are un-liked or unloved. The “those” in a difficult relationship. The “those” who in spite of those circumstances, they look toward heaven and find their hope. Then, in the second of surrender to the Father Almighty!!!! It happens. RENEWAL! Renewed spirit. And with that comes the strength to go on. Who can explain the love of Jesus and surrender but when it happens, Oh Boy! Ever watch a new believer? It’s almost comical, no really it is. But in a good way. They soar like nothing can touch them. They are moving as fast as they can to get more. They are full of joy and love. Then of course real life shows up and the trueness of who He is and where our strength comes from is then revealed. In the quiet of our hearts we know we can get thru most of life, our spirit then soars. Our spirit then doesn’t grow weary. Our spirit is not faint because we have hope in the Lord! Father thank you so much for the love you have shown me! Thank you thank you thank you for giving me your peace, your strength. Thank you for the Holy Spirit who guides me. Thank you for your son! I love you. Amen.

Have A Blessed Sunday

 

 

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

 ⁴"Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. ⁵You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. ⁶And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. ⁷ You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. ⁸ You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. ⁹ You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.

Anniversary For Cyndi

sunday, april 3 will be our sister cyndi's anniversary..fourteen years married to her beloved timothy and so all of us, her sisters wish to her and her sweetheart...HAPPY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! this is the whole lovely family and if you wish to read her whole amazing story of how she and timothy fell in love and were married, please go and see cyndi at http://iloveme-ilovemenot.blogspot.com/

Daddy Update

Allyson loves her Papaw Mac!

Daddy continues to be very sick.  The Hospice nurse has been in constant contact with me, for which I am forever thankful.  She visited yesterday and reassured me that I was doing all the things I needed to be doing for him at this point.  This is a step toward his home going and he may or may not return to a better state of health. 

The morning hours and evening hours are the worst for him.  The mid section of the day seems to be better.  I continue to give him meds from his comfort kit.  His appetite is down sharply and he isn't complaining about having to take the meds, which tells me he's really suffering because he usually does not like taking extra medications. 

We no longer leave him alone, even for a just a short while because he is so weak and staggers about a lot.  I've tried to get him to use his walker, but he is very resistant to that.  Hospice will begin on Monday making 4 visits per week, 2 by the nurse and 2 by the CNA, as well as extras as needed.  Also, a Hospice physician will be visiting on Tuesday to examine him and see is any medication changes are needed.

For now, he is resisting a hospital bed, so we will put that off for a bit longer.  The nurse assured me that one could be delivered and set up at a couple hours notice, so I know it will be available when he is ready for it.  I've been working on getting his room better situated for the things we will have to have available is he becomes bed bound.  I already have a tray table, bedside potty chair and other things necessary for taking care of him so we'll have the equipment we need when it becomes necessary.

Please continue to pray for Daddy, as well as me and my family.  This is not an easy time, but very little of life is easy.  Our main concern is to keep Daddy as comfortable as possible and to care for him in a way that would honor our Lord and our Daddy.

I love you, my Sisters, and I am so thankful to have each of you to turn to.

9 Don’t just pretend to love others.

Really love them.

Hate what is wrong.

Hold tightly to what is good.

10 Love each other with genuine affection,

and take delight in honoring each other.

11 Never be lazy,

but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. 

12 Rejoice in our confident hope.

Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.

Romans 12: 9-12  (NLT)

He Called Me

Stepping forward in the work of God in my life.

I share when He leads:
*Out of my desire to be completely obedient to GOD in all that HE calls me to.
*I pray that God can use this vessel to save even one life.
*I pray that God can use this vessel to save even one soul.

I share portions of my testimony in public forums when God leads because so many people do not understand the consequences of remaining silent. I have even been approached by those who deem my testimony inappropriate. I am hear to tell you that I wish there had been someone talking instead of remaining silent  many years ago. I am not saying I would changed my actions, I am saying,  who knows what may have happen if someone in my path had been obedient to God. Sins of omission are just as much sin, as sins of commission. I know that deafening silence allows satan to run rampant through minds and lives with his lies.

I have shared my testimony in times past in churches and in prisons. The Lord is now leading me to open a crisis pregnancy center. Though we are in only the beginning stages, I know HE will do a mighty work in many lives in our community.

Countless thousands of ladies have made the same decision I did, and many more than once. They must hear that there a GOD who forgives those who turn to Him in honest repentance. They must hear that they can and will receive life and life more abundant in Him, if they will only draw near in a personal relationship with HIM. As for those who find themselves in what they perceive to be a “problem” situation, and find themselves facing a life ending decision, they must hear that life begins at conception and that every life is a blessing from GOD and that HE has a purpose and a plan for every life.

I found myself pregnant in the middle of a divorce from a bad marriage in which myself and my boys needed to be removed from. What was I going to do? How can I bring another baby in this? Before I knew what happen  I had made the decision and gone through with “it“  I had made a decision to end a life, a decision I swore I would never make under any circumstance. Now I had the rest of my life to live with it.

My daughter is and forever will be in my heart even though I never held her in my arms. She has now rested  nineteen years in the arms of her Saviour. She is a vessel my God used to show me just how totally depraved and dead in sin I was. 

That is until I meet my Saviour! She is no longer that secret sin in my life but my daughter who God used in my life’s  journey to HIM.  He came to me while I set alone in the middle of my living room floor. I was not looking for HIM, He came and found me, I was the one that was lost!

That day I was crucified with Christ and it is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me; and the life that I now live it the flesh I live by faith I the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me. (Galatians 2:20)

Because of Him,
Sherri
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A Tid Bit Beginning

I am finding it very hard to write this post so please bare with me. I do not find it easy to write about myself and I am not sure what God is going to do this week. I definitely want to share according to His will and glory in all that HE has done in my life.

Here are a few details to get me started. I am 43 years old and I have been married to my wonderful husband Danny almost 19 years. My husband is a vessel that the LORD used in my life to teach me what real love is about. He learned about my past, never held it against me, never judged me and still loved me completely. That was a love I had never experienced. Later God taught me that His love is ever more forgiving and loving and that Danny was only a vessel HE used in my life to show me HIS love.

I was not raised in a Christian home. My parents had a rocky marriage and were divorced when I was 11 years. I was blessed with amazing maternal grand parents who where the back bone of my moral belief system. Their teaching lead to helping me stay out of some of the worldly avenues I may have otherwise taken. I praise God that He used them to guide me along in my journey to Him.

Through all the bumps of life, I would say that I enjoyed a wonderful “normal” childhood.

I was married to my first husband one month after graduating from high school. We were married for seven years before divorcing. The blessings of that marriage are my two amazingly wonderful boys. They are both grown and married to precious young ladies.  I could not be prouder of the young men my sons have become.

My youngest son and his wife have blessed us with two precious grand babies. Our two year old grand daughter Ellye and eleven week old grand son Wylder. What an absolute joy they are.

We are patiently waiting on God’s perfect plan and time for our oldest son and his wife to have children. OK, so I am not waiting so patiently. I am ready to hold their babies in my arms too!!

So this is a small introduction to me. I will get to the meat of my testimony tomorrow. I am praying about posting the next portion of my life. Please know that it is not easy to post, it will not be easy to read, however,  GOD is mighty to save!