I have been diving into this book to learn more about God's grace and love. In doing so the author, Brennan Manning, quotes Psalm 8. I love how it is paraphrased in this chapter and thought I would share it.
Yahweh our Lord, how majestic is your name throughout the world! Whoever keeps singing of your majesty higher than the heavens, even through the mouths of children, or of babes in arms, you make him a fortress, firm against your foes, to subdue the enemy and the rebel. I look up at your heavens, shaped by your fingers, at the moon and the stars you set firm, what are human beings that you spare a thought for them, or the child of Adam that you care for him?
Just beautiful!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Easter Sunday
Today is Easter Sunday. We had so much to be thankful for. We went to church and heard an awesome sermon over the Prodigal Father (or more commonly the Prodigal Son). We went to my grandmother's to celebrate with family. However, this weekend has been hard on Ms. Brylea. She is swollen on her feet and has been limping since Friday morning. She usually limps but this weekend she was really struggling to walk and even whined about how her feet hurt. It is obvious that her daily regimen is not working. My husband and I are really hit hard today. As a kid you see Easter as a time for egg hunts and sugar highs. Not for Brylea this year. It is about trying to keep up and eat as many Smarties as possible. Even though she has a smile on her face and it may seem she doesn't have a care in the world, we as her parents, can see that she is in pain. This afternoon let up for her but by the time we got home the day had taken its toll. She chooses to relax in a hot bubble bath until Dora comes on. I am hoping tomorrow will provide some relief for her. We have not been able to see any correlation to her daily activities and her pain.
As a side note, Nathan and I have been truly blessed by the prayers. Even my mother-in-law was in tears two Sunday's ago by all of the sweet, sweet reminders of prayer for Brylea. We get weekly reminders of how people are praying for our daughter and even requested updates. This truly makes us grateful for friends and family and even acquaintances of the two. I know that the Lord has a purpose for all of us. I know that Brylea's condition is under His control and that he has not forgotten her. There are times when I wonder why but then have to remember that she is God's beautiful, growing daughter that has a personality that makes us laugh all the time. However, as a mom I want to hold her and take the pain on myself. I want to tell her that it is going to be ok and that it will all go away but I can't. The most powerful thing I can do as a mother is pray for her and put the situation in God's hands. I am thankful that she is functioning like a normal two year old. I am thankful that for the most part we have received free medical care for her. I am thankful that she is advancing academically. Most of all, I am thankful for the prayers that have been given up for her. So, if you have prayed for our daughter we want to personally take this time to thank you and thank you again. Thank you for taking time out of your schedule and your life to remember our daughter. Words cannot express the gratitude!
As a side note, Nathan and I have been truly blessed by the prayers. Even my mother-in-law was in tears two Sunday's ago by all of the sweet, sweet reminders of prayer for Brylea. We get weekly reminders of how people are praying for our daughter and even requested updates. This truly makes us grateful for friends and family and even acquaintances of the two. I know that the Lord has a purpose for all of us. I know that Brylea's condition is under His control and that he has not forgotten her. There are times when I wonder why but then have to remember that she is God's beautiful, growing daughter that has a personality that makes us laugh all the time. However, as a mom I want to hold her and take the pain on myself. I want to tell her that it is going to be ok and that it will all go away but I can't. The most powerful thing I can do as a mother is pray for her and put the situation in God's hands. I am thankful that she is functioning like a normal two year old. I am thankful that for the most part we have received free medical care for her. I am thankful that she is advancing academically. Most of all, I am thankful for the prayers that have been given up for her. So, if you have prayed for our daughter we want to personally take this time to thank you and thank you again. Thank you for taking time out of your schedule and your life to remember our daughter. Words cannot express the gratitude!
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