Here are some of the pictures I took while he was capped and very comfortable.
I'm heading over there now.
Please continue to pray for his full recovery. As exciting as all of this is, we are still overwhelmed by all that is happening. It is hard to keep my mind straight about what to do next. Often I simply pray that God would show me the next step.
There is a song by the band U2, "Walk On" on their album "All That You Can't Leave Behind" that throughout the last couple of months has meant a lot to me, reminding me to keep walking on. In fact over the past several years, I have become fond of this song, through many sad times. Here are some of the words that have comforted me:
"And love
Is not the easy thing
The only baggage
That you can bring
Not the easy thing
The only baggage you can bring
Is all that you can't leave behind
And if the darkness is to keep us apart
And if the daylight feels like it's a long way off
And if your glass heart should crack
And for a second you turn back
Oh no, be strong
....
And I know it aches
How your heart it breaks
You can only take so much
Walk on
Walk on"
With Psalm 23 as my constant reminder to Gus of God's faithfulness, we walk on. "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me...Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
gratefully, esther
Amen Esther! It's so comforting to know that the Lord is our shepherd. Even when we don't know what the next step is, or how we can even think of moving our weary feet, He will guide us, protecting and providing as we go along. Glad that song brings you comfort. Often I can't put my thoughts to words, and then I'll hear a great song that expresses how I feel.
ReplyDeleteExcited to hear the good news! Continuing to pray daily! *Big Hugs*! I love you all.
Love Cousin/Niece Chrissy
We are still praying for you guys and for Angus. I am glad to hear that the capping went well and that his spine has straightened out. We will continue to remember your family as you adjust to all the changes that you guys are going through. Love you! Shannon
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