Peaceful turmoil? Is there such a thing? If there is, this is what we're going through right now. Fred's mom hasn't been feeling well since they came back from their winter stay in Phoenix. She has been through test after test, scan after scan, doctor visit after doctor visit. She's been brave and she's been strong, but now we know the source of the conflict and the peaceful turmoil is beginning. It's pretty certain that Mom W. has liver cancer.
While we all hoped and prayed that it would be something much more simple than this, it seems that God has placed her on this path and we are all walking with her. We know that Mom is holding the hand of her Saviour, and that gives us the peacefullness - that, and the many, many prayers that are being offered for all of us. We can rest in the peace that all is well with Mom's soul and whatever happens from here will not be something that we have to endure alone. However, because we are human and we are suffering because she is suffering, there is turmoil. It's not easy to watch someone you love endure such pain. It's not comfortable to think of what the near future may hold. It's not easy to make difficult decisions when your emotions are so closely tied to the situation. This causes the turmoil as well.
During this turbulant time in our lives, please pray for our family, for all of us. Pray for Mom as she endures the pain and soaks up all this precious time with her loved ones, that she will say what she needs to say, bless those she wants to bless, enjoy her family to the fullest and rest in peace during the long and painful days and nights. Pray for Dad as he watches Mom, unable to help her. Pray for his comfort and his heart. Pray for each of the children, their spouses and their children. We have a wedding coming up and babies to be born in the next few months, and it's hard to balance the joy of these events with the sadness of wondering if Mom will be here to enjoy them with us.
It is a time of peaceful turmoil that is a time of trusting in the Lord like never before. He IS our peace and He wants us to cast our burdens on Him, because He cares for us. Thank you for lifting our whole family up to the Lord in prayer.
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What a beautiful post; you expressed your mixed emotions so well! We will certainly be praying for you all! Can you even imagine how you would feel if you didn't know Jesus? We love you! Lilly
Our prayers are flowing. It's exactly as you said...turmoil, but there is a peace in knowing the source of her problems. There is a peace knowing God's way and His timing is perfect. There is a peace knowing she's resting in her Saviour's arms. There is a peace when you know she won't suffer much longer, but will be happy and rejoicing with the angels in heaven constantly. There is a peace when you know you aren't alone in all of this, but have lots and lots of prayer support from those who love you.
If she doesn't see the weddings or the newest great-grandchildren, you know she's been praying for them for as long as she knew. God will bless them through her.
Again, our prayers are with you all.
Keeping you all in my prayers. It's beautiful how God gives us peace even in times like these.
Our prayer is that the Lord will carry your dear mother in His tenderness as you walk the last mile with her to the brink of God's eternity. And for the many decsions that lie ahead may He give you all peace and clear direction.
Love Herta
Martha,
This is the fourth time I've started to write something.... three times I abandoned what I wrote and moved away.
I HATE cancer. There is nothing about it that I can say of comfort.
It is a hard way to go. And yet, Christ brings us to it over and over in out lifetimes- like a summit we must cross- if not in our own flesh, than itin the bodies of those we love.
I know He loves us.
I know He wants us to grow and be like Himself.
I know that He will not bring us a burden greater than we can bear.
And I trust Him.
So, I'm glad everyone else already brought you words of comfort.
I only have words of perseverance and blind faith.
God is good.
And He loves us.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Not an easy thing to face, but thankful you don't have to face it all alone. It is so good "to be a lamb of Christ our Savior" He carries our burdens for us. All we have to do is let Him to it! Take advantage of all the time you can spend with Fred's parents. You will never regret it. The boys will have good memories of Grandma and Grandpa and will cherish them forever. Keep looking up and thanking God that He is in control and not us. Love you all.
We are praying for you, her, her grandchildren and children.
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