No doubt about it, this was the best weekend of my life. So exhausted from just enjoying life.
Ella and Jack before church this morning
Ella and Lucy hanging out together and Hyatt came to play
Going to go sleep with my precious Lucy and will give a nice update tomorrow. It's back to reality in the morning. Our nasty, unbelievable reality. I'm just so incredibly thankful for the refreshing and uplifting weekend God allowed us. It was amazing!
In church this morning we sang this song. Erik and I went with Ella this morning as she made her public profession of faith. We wouldn't have missed it for the world, but it was a very emotional service for me. It was our first time back in church since Lucy's diagnosis and my oldest daughter shared with our church family her decision. I held it together pretty well until we sang my favorite praise hymn by Christ Tomlin. Every time I left the hospital during our 6 week stay this song would be playing on the radio. It has become an anthem for me.
HOW GREAT IT OUR GOD
The splendor of the King, clothed in majesty
Let all the earth rejoice
All the earth rejoice
He wraps himself in Light, and darkness tries to hide
And trembles at His voice
Trembles at His voice
How great is our God, sing with me
How great is our God, and all will see
How great, how great is our God
Age to age He stands
And time is in His hands
Beginning and the end
Beginning and the end
The Godhead Three in One
Father Spirit Son
The Lion and the Lamb
The Lion and the Lamb
How great is our God, sing with me
How great is our God, and all will see
How great, how great is our God
Name above all names
Worthy of all praise
My heart will sing
How great is our God
Name above all names
Worthy of all praise
My heart will sing
How great is our God
How great is our God, sing with me
How great is our God, and all will see
How great, how great is our God
Praise the Lord for giving you such a glorious weekend of family and worship. I just know you were so very proud of Ella today. She looked beautiful, in her white dress and bow. Little Jack looked handsome also, and has a beautiful smile, just like his sisters. You are blessed with a wonderful family. I am continuing to pray, that this week goes well for Lucy and you and Erik also. Many hugs and well wishes are being sent to you. Please give Lucy an extra hug, from this Mom-Mom in NJ! My granddaughter turned 11 today, and you can bet I squeezed her extra tight! She is my sunshine!
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ReplyDeleteSo happy for you and your family this weekend! Ella, welcome to our family! Little Lucy, your are beautiful! I pray your week is smooth sailing! I can't wait to meet you! Go kick some cancer bootie and know that 100's of miles away we think and pray for you all of the time. We love you precious angel face!!!
Erin Bickle
so glad y'all had such a relaxing weekend. will be praying for you this week as Lucy continues her treatment. please let me know if there is anything at all I can do.
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Melody
that's my favorite too! hate we had to miss church yesterday...we've had to stay away bc we can't seem to get over the crud. Eva had RSV last week. so thankful you all had a wonderful weekend. praying this week goes smoothly for you all
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are able to count your blessings. It's a hard thing to do in your situation. It's only by goodness if God that you are able to find peace and joy during this difficult time. Without him, I'm certain you'd crumble. Anyone would despite their strength. You remain in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteThankful for your wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeletePaige
This is one of my all-time favorite songs! So glad you had a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteMy 8 year old continues to pray for Lucy every single night - and I don't even ask her to!
So wonderful to hear that you were able to have all of your family at home the entire weekend with no major setbacks. God truly is amazing! Here are many prayers for a smooth week ahead. Much love to all of your family from Idaho.
ReplyDeleteYour family is such an inspiration. Kyle Martin shared your story with our Sunday School class. Lucy is an amazing little girl! You have three prayer warriors in our family thinking of your family multiple times a day. May God Bless You! Praise God for your weekend! Laura Lee, Trey and Ann Charlotte Jones
ReplyDeleteKate - tears of joy for your very special weekend. Your family deserves that.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to Ella, what a wonderful decision! I also love this song!
ReplyDeletePraise God you had a wonderful weekend. Something you really needed. Praying for a good week too!
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Precious, so happy to hear about your weekend. Praying for your sweet family. My family loves that song the sweetest young girl sings it so beautifully in our church. I wil now think of your sweet family when I hear it.
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