On Wednesday, we went to a pediatric neurologist. This was the first time I met him, but he remembered us well from our stay at UMC in October. He had also read up on all Mackynlee's history and was very interested in anything I had to say. He was amazed at how well Mackynlee is developmentally, etc. We are taking her off of her seizure medication. Please pray this goes well. I so want her off of it, but it makes me a tiny bit nervous at the same time. He feels that her tongue problem will slowly continue to get better. We will just keep poking food at her. She will have a ct scan done July 22nd. She will not be put to sleep for this(the doc remembered and what he did not remember, I told him, how we came close to losing her after her last MRI when she was put to sleep). So he is 100% against putting her to sleep for any testing at this time. The ct scan is going to show if the bleed on her brain has completely gone away. This is so we can start her back on her aspirin. Her heart needs this med, but if she has bleeding still, her brain does not need it. I know all you heart moms and anyone else that has experienced medical things with loved ones know how this situation can be.
I know we have all read this poem many times, but it continues to come to my mind when I think of Ms. Peggy Stringer and I just wanted to share it. Please continue lifting her and her family up in prayer. Continue praying for Doug Turnage, Rhonda Pittman, Addyson Fulbright, Bo Garner, Keli Williams and her new baby Griffin.
Our Church Mission Trip next week
Our schools
Our churches: pastors, ministers of music, ministers of youth, other staff, members of all ages
Footprints in the Sand
One night I had a dream --
I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord, and
Across the sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand;
One belonged to me, and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of my life flashed before us,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that many times along the path of my life,
There was only one set of footprints.
I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in my life
This really bothered me, and I questioned the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,
You would walk with me all the way;
But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life,
There is only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why in times when I
needed you the most, you should leave me.
The Lord replied, "My precious, precious
child. I love you, and I would never,
never leave you during your times of
trial and suffering.
When you saw only one set of footprints,
It was then that I carried you."
by Mary Stevenson
Friday, July 9, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Upcomingappointments
Miss Mackynlee is doing great! She is such a momma's baby and I am loving it. She loves both Shelb and Connor, but she and Connor really look out for each other. They are continuously hugging each other. He calls her BooBoo. Yesterday she walked almost all of the way across the living room. Connor was soooo proud of her. I pray when my children grow up they will continue to be close and continue to love each other as they do now.
Next week we will start our visits to Mackynlee's doctors. Please begin praying all news is positive. God is in control. I know His will will be and not mine, but it has been so so awesome not to go to a doctor's appointment for a couple of months. As I was watching Mackynlee sleep and saying some prayers, I thanked God over and over for allowing the last few months to be "normal" around here. She has not vomited since the first week of May. That was so stressful on all of us. Looking back on that time in her life, I do not know how I continued to function. I pray those days are gone for good!!
Prayer Requests:
Mackynlee
Doug Turnage(He had a four wheeler wreck on Memorial Day. There has been many ups and downs. He has had several brain surgeries. Please pray for God to heal him and to be with his family during this difficult time.)
Rhonda Pittman (breast cancer)
Two fiends of mine who I will not name: one is having marriage problems the other is medical concerns.
Father, I pray that You Will help me not to be so self-centered. Fill me with the desire to think of others and to help them however I am able. AMEN
A Point to Ponder... It isn't difficult to make a mountain out of a molehill-just add a little dirt.
THANK YOU LORD FOR
Thank you for this sink of dirty dishes;
we have plenty of food to eat.
Thank you for this pile of dirty, stinky laundry;
we have plenty of nice clothes to wear.
And I would like to thank you, Lord,for those unmade beds;
they were so warm and comfortable last night.
I know that many have no bed.
My thanks to you, Lord, for this bathroom complete with all the splattered mess, soggy, complete with all the splattered mess, soggy, grimy towels and the dirty lavatory; they are all so convenient.
Thank you God this finger-smudged refrigerator that needs defrosting so badly; it has served us faithfully for many years. It is full of cold drinks and enough leftovers for two or three meals.
Thank you, Lord, for this oven that absolutely must be cleaned today; it has baked so many things over the years.
The whole family is grateful for that tall grass that needs mowing and lawn that needs raking; we all enjoy the yard.
Thank you, Lord, even for that squeaking door.
My kids are healthy and able to run and play. Many children cannot.
Lord, the presence of all these chores awaiting me says You have richly blessed my family. I shall do them cheerfully and I shall do them gratefully.
Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings...
Thank you, Lord, that I can hear.
There are many who are deaf.
Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light
as long as possible...Thank you, Lord, that I can see. Many are blind.
Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising...
Thank you, Lord, that have the strength to rise.
There are many who are bedridden.
Even tough the first hour of my day is hectic
with socks that are lost, toast that is burned,
tempers that are short, and my children that are so loud...
Thank you, Lord, for my family.
There are so many who are lonely.
Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures
in magazines and the menu is at times not balanced...
Thank you, Lord, for the food we have.
There are many who are hungry.
Even though the routine of my job is often monotonous...
Thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to work.
There are many who are jobless.
Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day
and wish my circumstances were not so modest...
Thank you, Lord, for life.
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed,
do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God
and the Father through Him.
Psalms 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts
with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.
Next week we will start our visits to Mackynlee's doctors. Please begin praying all news is positive. God is in control. I know His will will be and not mine, but it has been so so awesome not to go to a doctor's appointment for a couple of months. As I was watching Mackynlee sleep and saying some prayers, I thanked God over and over for allowing the last few months to be "normal" around here. She has not vomited since the first week of May. That was so stressful on all of us. Looking back on that time in her life, I do not know how I continued to function. I pray those days are gone for good!!
Prayer Requests:
Mackynlee
Doug Turnage(He had a four wheeler wreck on Memorial Day. There has been many ups and downs. He has had several brain surgeries. Please pray for God to heal him and to be with his family during this difficult time.)
Rhonda Pittman (breast cancer)
Two fiends of mine who I will not name: one is having marriage problems the other is medical concerns.
Father, I pray that You Will help me not to be so self-centered. Fill me with the desire to think of others and to help them however I am able. AMEN
A Point to Ponder... It isn't difficult to make a mountain out of a molehill-just add a little dirt.
THANK YOU LORD FOR
Thank you for this sink of dirty dishes;
we have plenty of food to eat.
Thank you for this pile of dirty, stinky laundry;
we have plenty of nice clothes to wear.
And I would like to thank you, Lord,for those unmade beds;
they were so warm and comfortable last night.
I know that many have no bed.
My thanks to you, Lord, for this bathroom complete with all the splattered mess, soggy, complete with all the splattered mess, soggy, grimy towels and the dirty lavatory; they are all so convenient.
Thank you God this finger-smudged refrigerator that needs defrosting so badly; it has served us faithfully for many years. It is full of cold drinks and enough leftovers for two or three meals.
Thank you, Lord, for this oven that absolutely must be cleaned today; it has baked so many things over the years.
The whole family is grateful for that tall grass that needs mowing and lawn that needs raking; we all enjoy the yard.
Thank you, Lord, even for that squeaking door.
My kids are healthy and able to run and play. Many children cannot.
Lord, the presence of all these chores awaiting me says You have richly blessed my family. I shall do them cheerfully and I shall do them gratefully.
Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings...
Thank you, Lord, that I can hear.
There are many who are deaf.
Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light
as long as possible...Thank you, Lord, that I can see. Many are blind.
Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising...
Thank you, Lord, that have the strength to rise.
There are many who are bedridden.
Even tough the first hour of my day is hectic
with socks that are lost, toast that is burned,
tempers that are short, and my children that are so loud...
Thank you, Lord, for my family.
There are so many who are lonely.
Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures
in magazines and the menu is at times not balanced...
Thank you, Lord, for the food we have.
There are many who are hungry.
Even though the routine of my job is often monotonous...
Thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to work.
There are many who are jobless.
Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day
and wish my circumstances were not so modest...
Thank you, Lord, for life.
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed,
do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God
and the Father through Him.
Psalms 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts
with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Summertime
We are finally out of school!! YAY!!!
Mackynlee has not been to a doctor in two months (believe that or not). We will go to the pediatrician and the heart doc during the month of June. I'm not sure when we will go back to the neurologist. We do not have a scheduled appointment. I guess I will call sometimes in the next couple of weeks to see if we need to meet with her. I would love to touch base with everyone this summer, and not have any appointments during the beginning months of school. We will see if this goes as I would like it to.
Mackynlee's weight is 20lbs!! FINALLY!! Her eating is still not "normal", but we are definitely seeing progress. She has around 40 ounces of pediasure a day and has not thrown up in almost a month. Pray this continues!!! It is stressful around here when she goes through a throwing up spell.
This morning, my children and I are going to join others from our church to go out into our county to invite children to VBS. I wanted to share the following prayer with you. I know many of you will participate in VBS this summer. It is so easy to get frustrated with it, but we need to lean on GOD and pray for a positive attitude. (I'm speaking to myself!)
Vacation Bible School Prayer
1. Lord, help us to dedicate our hearts to a time of personal relationship with you, and to hear what you desire of us as we prepare for VBS.
2. Lord, Thank You for this day and for the gifts you have given to us and called us to use for Your Glory through VBS Ministry this summer.
3. Lord Jesus, we pray that Your Holy Spirit will lead us and guide us through this day and the days to come as we prepare for VBS
4. Lord, Thank You for sending Your Holy Spirit to be our Helper and Best Friend.
5. Today we pray for our fellow servants, as they spend time in personal conversation with You, Lord. Give them Your plan for VBS and Your words for the Children.
6. We love You, Lord, and we lift our love to You. Thank You for first loving us. We pray that You will help us as we show that love to Your children during VBS
Believe In God!
7. Today, Lord, we totally rely on You to lead us. Just as our bodies crave oxygen, our hearts yearn for You to lead us in this exciting Ministry.
8. Lord, today as we think of all the plans and details swimming around in our heads, may we remember that You are the God of All Things Impossible. Give us the strength as we trust You with the details.
9. Lord, today as we think of how we were chosen for this Ministry, please be with all the others You have called to do each and every position of our VBS Ministry. No matter what the position, all are equally important and could not function without the others. Lead them to us, to give of themselves for Your Glory this summer.
10. Lord, so many times as we look at all we have to accomplish, and we are so overwhelmed. Remind us to hold unto Your hand and to let You walk beside us as we continue preparing to touch the hearts of the children with Your love this summer.
11. Remind us, Lord, today, to trust You with all our hearts, with all our minds, and with all our strength and to learn not to lean on our own understanding. We can do all things through You, Lord, who strengthens us.
Obey God!!
12. Today, Lord, we obey Your call to go out into the world and share the Good News of Your Gospel by sharing Your live with children, this summer at the VBS.
13. Lord, help us as a Church and as individuals to stand against temptations, against skeptics, and against doubt, and to continue to bring the VBS to children and families this summer. Protect us from the world and help us to keep our eyes and hearts focused on You.
14. Lord, help us to continue to give VBS to the children Your Way, not necessarily our way.
15. Lord, help us to seek Your vision and Your plans for our VBS this summer.
Trust God!
16. Lord, thank you for wrapping Your loving, protective arms around us, always.
17. Lord, we pray today for all the Station Leaders, Crew Leaders, Kitchen Staff, Scenery Designers, Publicity Coordinator and Crew and all the VBS staff, that WILL serve You this summer at VBS. Thank You for them.
18. Lord, today we thank You for ALL the financial and prayerful support You have given and that You will continue to give to our VBS this summer.
19. Lord, thank You for the Parents who trust us with their children this summer. Please help them to feel the touch of your love through our VBS and our Church this summer.
20. Lord, thank You for ALL those You have sent and will continue to send to support us in remembering and accomplishing all the details for bringing the VBS to ALL the children and families that will attend this summer.
Love God!
21. Lord, we may look ordinary, but we carry a Priceless Treasure within our innermost being, the presence of Your Spirit. Give us the courage to share this priceless gift everywhere we go.
22. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for giving Your Life for us! Thank You for dying to save us. We truly are more special than we could ever imagine, because of what you did for us.
23. Thank You, Lord, for giving us the unique opportunity of sharing our ALL with You, the King of the Universe. Oh, how we love You!
24. Thank You, Lord, for making us Your Children. Our wonderful Father, You are always there when the rest of the world seems to turn away from us.
25. Lord, we love You with all that we are. Help us to show You and everyone around us, this very fact, in everything we say and do; in every way we live our lives.
Share God's Love!!
26. Lord, help us to share Your Love even if it stretches us way out of our Comfort Zone!
27. Lord, help us to reach out and touch the hearts and souls of our fellow VBS workers and staff, with comfort, support, and prayer.
28. Lord, remind us to give hugs of Christian love to those around us; through our actions and at times literally with our arms. Let us be Your arms.
29. Lord, help us to be Your hands today, as we spread Your Love to everyone within two feet of us, in every direction.
30. Lord, continue to be with us as VBS quickly approaches. Prepare our hearts and minds, and the hearts and minds of those we touch through VBS this summer.
In Jesus Name we pray, Amen!!
Remember what we can do...
If we have the Lord with us!
Matthew 17:20
Mackynlee has not been to a doctor in two months (believe that or not). We will go to the pediatrician and the heart doc during the month of June. I'm not sure when we will go back to the neurologist. We do not have a scheduled appointment. I guess I will call sometimes in the next couple of weeks to see if we need to meet with her. I would love to touch base with everyone this summer, and not have any appointments during the beginning months of school. We will see if this goes as I would like it to.
Mackynlee's weight is 20lbs!! FINALLY!! Her eating is still not "normal", but we are definitely seeing progress. She has around 40 ounces of pediasure a day and has not thrown up in almost a month. Pray this continues!!! It is stressful around here when she goes through a throwing up spell.
This morning, my children and I are going to join others from our church to go out into our county to invite children to VBS. I wanted to share the following prayer with you. I know many of you will participate in VBS this summer. It is so easy to get frustrated with it, but we need to lean on GOD and pray for a positive attitude. (I'm speaking to myself!)
Vacation Bible School Prayer
1. Lord, help us to dedicate our hearts to a time of personal relationship with you, and to hear what you desire of us as we prepare for VBS.
2. Lord, Thank You for this day and for the gifts you have given to us and called us to use for Your Glory through VBS Ministry this summer.
3. Lord Jesus, we pray that Your Holy Spirit will lead us and guide us through this day and the days to come as we prepare for VBS
4. Lord, Thank You for sending Your Holy Spirit to be our Helper and Best Friend.
5. Today we pray for our fellow servants, as they spend time in personal conversation with You, Lord. Give them Your plan for VBS and Your words for the Children.
6. We love You, Lord, and we lift our love to You. Thank You for first loving us. We pray that You will help us as we show that love to Your children during VBS
Believe In God!
7. Today, Lord, we totally rely on You to lead us. Just as our bodies crave oxygen, our hearts yearn for You to lead us in this exciting Ministry.
8. Lord, today as we think of all the plans and details swimming around in our heads, may we remember that You are the God of All Things Impossible. Give us the strength as we trust You with the details.
9. Lord, today as we think of how we were chosen for this Ministry, please be with all the others You have called to do each and every position of our VBS Ministry. No matter what the position, all are equally important and could not function without the others. Lead them to us, to give of themselves for Your Glory this summer.
10. Lord, so many times as we look at all we have to accomplish, and we are so overwhelmed. Remind us to hold unto Your hand and to let You walk beside us as we continue preparing to touch the hearts of the children with Your love this summer.
11. Remind us, Lord, today, to trust You with all our hearts, with all our minds, and with all our strength and to learn not to lean on our own understanding. We can do all things through You, Lord, who strengthens us.
Obey God!!
12. Today, Lord, we obey Your call to go out into the world and share the Good News of Your Gospel by sharing Your live with children, this summer at the VBS.
13. Lord, help us as a Church and as individuals to stand against temptations, against skeptics, and against doubt, and to continue to bring the VBS to children and families this summer. Protect us from the world and help us to keep our eyes and hearts focused on You.
14. Lord, help us to continue to give VBS to the children Your Way, not necessarily our way.
15. Lord, help us to seek Your vision and Your plans for our VBS this summer.
Trust God!
16. Lord, thank you for wrapping Your loving, protective arms around us, always.
17. Lord, we pray today for all the Station Leaders, Crew Leaders, Kitchen Staff, Scenery Designers, Publicity Coordinator and Crew and all the VBS staff, that WILL serve You this summer at VBS. Thank You for them.
18. Lord, today we thank You for ALL the financial and prayerful support You have given and that You will continue to give to our VBS this summer.
19. Lord, thank You for the Parents who trust us with their children this summer. Please help them to feel the touch of your love through our VBS and our Church this summer.
20. Lord, thank You for ALL those You have sent and will continue to send to support us in remembering and accomplishing all the details for bringing the VBS to ALL the children and families that will attend this summer.
Love God!
21. Lord, we may look ordinary, but we carry a Priceless Treasure within our innermost being, the presence of Your Spirit. Give us the courage to share this priceless gift everywhere we go.
22. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for giving Your Life for us! Thank You for dying to save us. We truly are more special than we could ever imagine, because of what you did for us.
23. Thank You, Lord, for giving us the unique opportunity of sharing our ALL with You, the King of the Universe. Oh, how we love You!
24. Thank You, Lord, for making us Your Children. Our wonderful Father, You are always there when the rest of the world seems to turn away from us.
25. Lord, we love You with all that we are. Help us to show You and everyone around us, this very fact, in everything we say and do; in every way we live our lives.
Share God's Love!!
26. Lord, help us to share Your Love even if it stretches us way out of our Comfort Zone!
27. Lord, help us to reach out and touch the hearts and souls of our fellow VBS workers and staff, with comfort, support, and prayer.
28. Lord, remind us to give hugs of Christian love to those around us; through our actions and at times literally with our arms. Let us be Your arms.
29. Lord, help us to be Your hands today, as we spread Your Love to everyone within two feet of us, in every direction.
30. Lord, continue to be with us as VBS quickly approaches. Prepare our hearts and minds, and the hearts and minds of those we touch through VBS this summer.
In Jesus Name we pray, Amen!!
Remember what we can do...
If we have the Lord with us!
Matthew 17:20
Friday, April 23, 2010
HAPPYAGAIN
I wanted everyone to know that things are looking up for Mackynlee. She has increased her intake drastically over the past two days. Yesterday she exceeded the amount that the doctors have set for her minimum. She has gained back some of the weight that she had lost. Keep sending up prayers that we will not have to divert back to the feeding tube.
Mark and I are getting a night away tonight. It is the first time he and I have been alone overnight(with the exception of when Mackynlee was in the CICU and we were at the PRHM, I don't count those nights), since March '08. Thanks sooooooo much Meemaw(Ms. Sharon Porter) for camping out with the three musketeers while we are away. You are the best!! I would be in a mental institution without you. That is not a joke either.
I wanted to share the lyrics of this Christian song titled: God Will See You Through
Since I saw you last I've had some ups, some downs, some hurts, some pain- I won't lie, I needed God to come revive my soul again- But it never got so bad that I gave in- in my weakest hour the Lord- He stepped right in-
So my testimony is God will see you through
So my testimony is God will see you through
It's not easy when you try each day to smile and hide your pain
and the devil does his best to magnify your every fear, then you try your best to stand but still you fall, but I thank God that grace and mercy heard my call-
So my testimony is God will see you through
So my testimony is God will see you through
Bridge:
Don't stop prayin' - you can make it - don't stop believin' -
you will receive it
Lead:
I've been through the fire- I've been through the flood- but He promised never to leave me- oh never alone
So my testimony is God will see you through
So my testimony is God will see you through
Vamp:
He'll see you through
He'll see you through
Mark and I are getting a night away tonight. It is the first time he and I have been alone overnight(with the exception of when Mackynlee was in the CICU and we were at the PRHM, I don't count those nights), since March '08. Thanks sooooooo much Meemaw(Ms. Sharon Porter) for camping out with the three musketeers while we are away. You are the best!! I would be in a mental institution without you. That is not a joke either.
I wanted to share the lyrics of this Christian song titled: God Will See You Through
Since I saw you last I've had some ups, some downs, some hurts, some pain- I won't lie, I needed God to come revive my soul again- But it never got so bad that I gave in- in my weakest hour the Lord- He stepped right in-
So my testimony is God will see you through
So my testimony is God will see you through
It's not easy when you try each day to smile and hide your pain
and the devil does his best to magnify your every fear, then you try your best to stand but still you fall, but I thank God that grace and mercy heard my call-
So my testimony is God will see you through
So my testimony is God will see you through
Bridge:
Don't stop prayin' - you can make it - don't stop believin' -
you will receive it
Lead:
I've been through the fire- I've been through the flood- but He promised never to leave me- oh never alone
So my testimony is God will see you through
So my testimony is God will see you through
Vamp:
He'll see you through
He'll see you through
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
AnotherRollerCoasterRIde
We are still around, just cannot seem to find the time to post lately. The last week has been pretty difficult. Mackynlee has lost a pound. We may be facing the "feeding tube" again. I cannot express to you what the thought of that does to me. She has also had some major throwing up issues. The weight loss was before the throwing up set in. We are not certain if she had a virus or what was going on. Thank God she has finally able to take her pediasure again and is keeping it down. We will know more about the feeding tube by her weight at the beginning of next week. I know God does not put any more on you than you can handle, but lately I am so not sure how much more I can handle. If we have to do the feeding tube again, I will need more prayer than ever before.
Life is challenging. Life with a sick child is overwhelmingly challenging at times. (Not even sure overwhelmingly is a word.) It is always "what if this?" "what if that?" "should I go home from work?" "should we wait it out?" "should we call the doctor?" "should we make that dreaded 2 hour drive to Jackson?" etc?????????
Say some prayers for our Olivia Torian. She is having a feeding tube put in surgically next month. Tara: Take notes, we may be right there behind yall.
Life is challenging. Life with a sick child is overwhelmingly challenging at times. (Not even sure overwhelmingly is a word.) It is always "what if this?" "what if that?" "should I go home from work?" "should we wait it out?" "should we call the doctor?" "should we make that dreaded 2 hour drive to Jackson?" etc?????????
Say some prayers for our Olivia Torian. She is having a feeding tube put in surgically next month. Tara: Take notes, we may be right there behind yall.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Ten Days Without the Tube
Thanks Debbie and Kathleen for the info. I will start adding coffee creamer today!! I go to the heart doc next week. I will ask about the duocal. I have been told about the duocal, but last time I mentioned it to my heart doc, she frowned about it. I think it had to do with her intake of liquids. She has to have so many ounces of fluid per day for her shunt to work correctly. She is taking enough fluids now. Last time we took the feeding tube out she averaged 18 to 20 ounces a day. This time she is averaging 23-26 ounces a day.
How much coffee creamer Debbie? As much as she will tolerate? Or is there a formula?
We give all of the praise and glory for this answer to prayers to God our Father! We pray that He will continue to allow Mackynlee to increase her feedings and gain weight without the support of a feeding tube.
Ms. Peggy has been moved to a room and her feeding tube has been removed!! Praise God!!
Continue praying for Rhonda Pittman(breast cancer), Micah Goar(she will be having a baby tomorrow), Tammy McNabb(she will be having a baby before this month is over), Joy Stringer and new baby boy, Bill Morris(in FGH), Ms. Earlene Mitchel(in hospital), and all others that are in need that I am not aware of. God knows.
Last night at our BYW meeting, we focused on praying for the schools. Please lift up our local schools this week. Columbia Public Schools, East Marion, West Marion, and Columbia Academy. Pray for our administraters, our teachers, our janitors, our bus drivers, our cafeteria workers, our parents and students.
"Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. "
Psalm 100:1-5
What does God want from us? According to this scripture He wants us to be joyful, recognize Him as our Creator, be thankful, serve Him, and praise Him. He wants our joy to be full. He wants us to be happy.
It tells us to keep our hearts and minds on Him. Throughout the day we can praise Him and thank Him with words and song. He is deserving of our praises. He loves us more than we can comprehend. He is waiting patiently for us to acknowledge Him. He is waiting patiently to pick us up when, through our own efforts, we fall flat on our faces.
Have you ever broken open a piggy bank expecting to find more money than what you had put in it? Of course not! God has given you life and His love. Now he is waiting for you to put in your share. Then, once you begin giving back to God He will pour out the blessings on you. Luke 6:38 tells us, "Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again." In other words, you will receive more than you give. Your piggy bank will have more in it than what you put there!
God has wonderful things for us. He is holding out His hand. It is up to us to take it.
How much coffee creamer Debbie? As much as she will tolerate? Or is there a formula?
We give all of the praise and glory for this answer to prayers to God our Father! We pray that He will continue to allow Mackynlee to increase her feedings and gain weight without the support of a feeding tube.
Ms. Peggy has been moved to a room and her feeding tube has been removed!! Praise God!!
Continue praying for Rhonda Pittman(breast cancer), Micah Goar(she will be having a baby tomorrow), Tammy McNabb(she will be having a baby before this month is over), Joy Stringer and new baby boy, Bill Morris(in FGH), Ms. Earlene Mitchel(in hospital), and all others that are in need that I am not aware of. God knows.
Last night at our BYW meeting, we focused on praying for the schools. Please lift up our local schools this week. Columbia Public Schools, East Marion, West Marion, and Columbia Academy. Pray for our administraters, our teachers, our janitors, our bus drivers, our cafeteria workers, our parents and students.
"Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. "
Psalm 100:1-5
What does God want from us? According to this scripture He wants us to be joyful, recognize Him as our Creator, be thankful, serve Him, and praise Him. He wants our joy to be full. He wants us to be happy.
It tells us to keep our hearts and minds on Him. Throughout the day we can praise Him and thank Him with words and song. He is deserving of our praises. He loves us more than we can comprehend. He is waiting patiently for us to acknowledge Him. He is waiting patiently to pick us up when, through our own efforts, we fall flat on our faces.
Have you ever broken open a piggy bank expecting to find more money than what you had put in it? Of course not! God has given you life and His love. Now he is waiting for you to put in your share. Then, once you begin giving back to God He will pour out the blessings on you. Luke 6:38 tells us, "Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again." In other words, you will receive more than you give. Your piggy bank will have more in it than what you put there!
God has wonderful things for us. He is holding out His hand. It is up to us to take it.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Sorry I have not been faithful in keeping up to date on Ms. Peggy's condition. As of yesterday, she had been taken off of the vent and was talking a little. Family is hoping she will be moved out of the ICU by tomorrow. This is all info from Sunday. I have not heard an update from today. I pray all is still going well. This is definitely a miracle from God.
Report on Mackynlee:
Last Sunday, 8 days ago, Mackynlee pulled out her feeding tube. We have not put it back in yet. (Do not report this to any of her doctors!! LOL) She weighed 17lbs and 12 ounces before the tube came out. Her weight has fluctuated up and down this week. She weighed 17lbs and 11ounces yesterday. She is not gaining as quickly as she would if we were tube feeding her, but she is holding her own. That is a major improvement from the last time we took out her tube. The last time, she lost weight quickly and was very fussy. She is still acting like her normal self. I feel as if she is getting satisfied, but still not taking in enough on her own to gain weight. Heart mom that have gone through this::: Any tricks to try to get her to gain weight? I am changing her slowly from 27 cal formula to pediasure. The pediasure has 30 cals per serving. That could help just bit with her weight gain.
Everyone is invited to our house Saturday March 20th. From 3 til 5 we are going to eat and socialize. This special time is to support Rhonda Pittman in love and friendship as she goes through a difficult time in her life battling breast cancer. Hope everyone can attend
Report on Mackynlee:
Last Sunday, 8 days ago, Mackynlee pulled out her feeding tube. We have not put it back in yet. (Do not report this to any of her doctors!! LOL) She weighed 17lbs and 12 ounces before the tube came out. Her weight has fluctuated up and down this week. She weighed 17lbs and 11ounces yesterday. She is not gaining as quickly as she would if we were tube feeding her, but she is holding her own. That is a major improvement from the last time we took out her tube. The last time, she lost weight quickly and was very fussy. She is still acting like her normal self. I feel as if she is getting satisfied, but still not taking in enough on her own to gain weight. Heart mom that have gone through this::: Any tricks to try to get her to gain weight? I am changing her slowly from 27 cal formula to pediasure. The pediasure has 30 cals per serving. That could help just bit with her weight gain.
Everyone is invited to our house Saturday March 20th. From 3 til 5 we are going to eat and socialize. This special time is to support Rhonda Pittman in love and friendship as she goes through a difficult time in her life battling breast cancer. Hope everyone can attend
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