Amy's 'momentary trouble'

By my count we are 11 days down, 16 more to go! We are quickly approaching the half way mark in Amy’s treatments and we continue to trust and pray that the treatments will be successful. Amy actually gained a 10th of a pound back this past week, so we are thankful as that means she’s getting sufficient nutrition. As she continues to get her energy levels back, she wants to do more and more, but then pays the price later if she pushes herself too much by being wiped out for the next day. So, balance and moderation is what I will try and suggest.

Dear Lord, You are the Alpha and Omega, the Ancient of days and the Author and finisher of our faith. You are a sanctuary & shelter for us and strength to the needy in distress. You are the God of glory, God of glory, God of hope, God of love and peace. God of my mercy, God of my praise and God of my life. You are He that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think. You are a rewarder of those who diligently seek him and a God, that comforts those that are cast down. You are My Father, My deliverer, & My friend. My fortress, My high tower, My hiding place and my shield. My help, My hope & My refuge in the day of affliction. You are My King, My judge, My shepherd, My Redeemer & My God. You are Jehovah Shaddai (the God who is sufficient for the needs of His people) , Jehovah Jireh (the Lord our provider) & Jehovah Ropheka (the Lord our healer). You are the one and only true God, who is worthy to receive glory and honor and praise and above whom there is no other. Thank you for being these things and more. Thank you for being a caring God, who loves his children. Thank you for the caring group of friends & family that you have blessed us with. Thank you for the gift of our children and all the challenges, tears, laughter and pride they bestow on us. Thank you for Amy, Lord, for her love and compassion, for her patience and kindness and for the way she completes me. And most importantly Lord, thank you for sending your son, Jesus to seek and save the lost and to be the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of a fallen world. Dear Lord please search my heart and remind me of any un-confessed sin in my life so that I may repent of them. Please help me align the desires of my heart with your will, oh Lord. Lord, you have said in the gospel of John ‘Hitherto, you have asked nothing in my name, ask and you shall receive that your joy may be made complete.’ And you have also instructed us in the book of Ephesians saying, ‘And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests..’ So now I pray Lord, and I ask for your healing in Amy. I cry out to you Lord and plead for you to remove or kill every cancerous cell within Amy’s body. That through her healing, you might bring glory to yourself. That Amy might stand as a witness to your great power and love. I pray for peace as we search for answers, strength as we whether this storm and courage to accept that which your will dictates. We would pray that you would heap blessings upon those who have & will bless us, your love and compassion shine through them Lord and without them, I do not know how we would make it through.
To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore. Amen

My brother has a son who is a Captain in the JAG corps and he is currently deployed in Iraq. Today my brother sent a picture to all of us siblings and CC’s Ryan as well. This picture showed a soldier down on one knee with his head bowed in prayer, the caption at the top of the page read: ‘The Task Ahead of You, Is Never As Great As The Power Behind You.’ And then at the bottom of the page, Ephesians 6:10 was quoted, ‘Be strong in Lord, and in His mighty power.’ So, what task or difficulty are you facing lately? And what or who are you relying upon to help and support you through it?

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