(Friday, March 5, 2010)
"He Will Sing"
Update from Emily:
Several days ago, Dad wrote a blog called "Scriptures and Songs." In this particular post, he mentioned how wonderful it is to recall songs during times of treatment. As many of you know from my recent posts, the chemo is definitely working and Dad is at the bottom right now. His white blood cells count remains at 0.0. Dad is not allowed to walk today due to dehydration and weakness. Mom says that they have resorted to holding up fingers (1 finger for yes, 2 fingers for no) so Dad won't even have to talk. I have a feeling that he is not reading and doesn't even feel like singing right now.
That is why the Scriptures are so meaningful. This morning as I was reading, I came across this familiar passage from Zephaniah:
Zephaniah 3:17 (New International Version)
The LORD your God is with you,
he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing."
My prayer today is that Dad will feel God singing over him in these moments when he is too weak to recall the songs for himself.
Thank you for your prayers. Please pray that Dad will get the fluids he needs, his white blood cell count will start increasing, and He will feel hopeful. Please pray for Mom to have stamina during this time of caring for dad. My son, Austin, was diagnosed with a viral infection called "Fifth Disease" this morning... keeping my sister and I far away from the hospital. We are grateful for our brother, Adam, who visits dad daily. Please pray specifically that Dad would not be exposed to any "outside" germs.
Update from Emily:
Several days ago, Dad wrote a blog called "Scriptures and Songs." In this particular post, he mentioned how wonderful it is to recall songs during times of treatment. As many of you know from my recent posts, the chemo is definitely working and Dad is at the bottom right now. His white blood cells count remains at 0.0. Dad is not allowed to walk today due to dehydration and weakness. Mom says that they have resorted to holding up fingers (1 finger for yes, 2 fingers for no) so Dad won't even have to talk. I have a feeling that he is not reading and doesn't even feel like singing right now.
That is why the Scriptures are so meaningful. This morning as I was reading, I came across this familiar passage from Zephaniah:
Zephaniah 3:17 (New International Version)
The LORD your God is with you,
he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing."
My prayer today is that Dad will feel God singing over him in these moments when he is too weak to recall the songs for himself.
Thank you for your prayers. Please pray that Dad will get the fluids he needs, his white blood cell count will start increasing, and He will feel hopeful. Please pray for Mom to have stamina during this time of caring for dad. My son, Austin, was diagnosed with a viral infection called "Fifth Disease" this morning... keeping my sister and I far away from the hospital. We are grateful for our brother, Adam, who visits dad daily. Please pray specifically that Dad would not be exposed to any "outside" germs.
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There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say "It is well"
Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise, I will rise
I am reminded of the words, "I will lift up my eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help ; my help cometh from the Lord who made heaven and earth."
We continue to pray to that same Lord for Bob's healing and for his and Patra's strength.
Now, we shall add prayers for little Austin's illness also.
Prayers and praise for all of you.
Lex and Linda
Through the storm I am held.
It is well, it is well with my soul.
It is well, it is well,
God has won - Christ prevailed.
It is well, it is well with my soul."
May God continue to rejoice over your entire family with singing - and with tender reminders of His love.
We're praying for you all, most especially for God's peace in the midst of this storm.
Love, The Mattingly's
The chorus is a good resting song.
Praying for strength for Patra as she is the caregiver and for all to be well in your family.
We ALL are thinking of your father as he is healing and restoring his soul, our hearts are with you all.
Take good care of each other.
Ted & Carol W
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