Amy's 'momentary trouble'

Amy is now on the 2nd day of Chemo and the 5th day of radiation. It’s been rough going as she has trouble keeping anything down even water and this is even further complicated by the fact that she can’t ever tell me what she’s hungry for. We’ve got to figure out what will work for her because she needs to keep her strength up and not get dehydrated. Well, she’ll have a two day reprieve as she doesn’t have her treatments on the weekends. Hopefully she’ll be able to keep things down, stay hydrated and absorb some good nutritional meals.

Last night I took Brittany & Trevor to Madison to see the Casting Crowns, Nicole Nordeman concert. We had a really good time and it was nice to see the kids laugh and joke with each other and especially nice to watch Trevor enjoy his first concert experience. Casting Crowns is a Christian worship/rock band in which the members are made up of youth pastors & worship leaders. One of the songs they sang was titled: Praise You in This Storm, the following are the lyrics from this song and I’d like to share them with you.

I was sure by now
That You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen"
and it's still raining

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God
Who gives and takes away

I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry You raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God
Who gives and takes away

I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth

Dear Lord, this is tough! This is SO exceedingly hard! I trust you and I pour my heart out to you! I come to you Lord and I lay my troubles and cares at your feet. You are our light that illuminates the dark path on which we are currently walking and in the face of these trials, I WILL praise your name. In the midst of the whys and the heartache, I WILL praise your name. Through the tears, I WILL praise your name.

This is Amy's story as seen and told by me - V