"Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:28-31
Many people have asked me over the past few days how I am doing. My answer has been "Weary". But the bible verse above has been on my heart today, reminding me that God can renew my strength while we wait on His perfect timing.
But really, this is about Mom, not me! She is the one that grows weary. She has been through so much the past two years...battling thyroid cancer, then having a few heart scares, and now breast cancer this year. And her breast cancer fight has been one big battle, but she always said to me, "I don't have it as bad as some other people with cancer".
As she fights this final battle, I remind myself that she isn't growing weary, she is finding renewed strength to soar on wings like eagles...home to Jesus.
Dearest Amanda, I hope this encourages you and makes you smile! Love to you and all your family!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas from Heaven
I still hear the songs, I still see the lights
I still feel your love on cold wintery nights
I still share your hopes and all of your cares
I'll even remind you to please say your prayers.
I just want to tell you, you still make me proud
You stand head and shoulders above all the crowd
Keep trying each moment, to stay in His grace
I came here before you to help set your place
You don't have to be perfect all of the time
He forgives you the slip if you continue to climb.
To my family and friends, please be thankful today
I'm still close beside you, in a special new way
I love you all dearly, now don't shed a tear,
Cause I'm spending my Christmas with Jesus this year!
(c) by John Wm. Mooney, Jr
You are such a wonderful daughter Mandy!! I continue to pray for your whole family, may the Lord be with you! Please, get some needed rest! Kiss your Mama for me! Marcir
ReplyDeleteYour words, perspective and faith are beautiful. Always on my mind.....
ReplyDeleteWords fail...but, His Love never fails...
ReplyDeletesending our love with His!
God Bless you all!
Bill & Diane
Amen! As I was going through a similar situation, a Pastor sent me this....
ReplyDeleteIf its according to the LORDS Will all things will work out for the good of those who seek HIS face!
Give your weariness to God and He will give you the strength!
The thing I bought Auntie Kathy and will send you in the next few days says this:
What cancer cannot take from you. It cannot take away your faith, shatter your hope, or lessen your love. It cannot destroy true friendship, invade the soul or take away eternal life. It cannot conquer your spirit.
Good night. Love you all and will continue to pray.
Christina Tani
I believe your mom has one more gift for all of us. I know its hard you, Uncle Rick,Tony and us the have her like this, this time of year. But I believe her gift is for all of us to be a little like her, a gift of caring and understanding...
ReplyDeleteThank you Mandy for keeping us in touch. We send our love to you, Rick, Kathy and your family.
ReplyDeleteUncle Dick & Aunt Betsy
Kathy . . . "it is not important this distance between us for I close my eyes and see you and hold your hand". You have been, and will continue to be, a very dear friend for a very long time. Our love to you and Rick and to your family.
ReplyDeleteDave & Lovie
Although we haven't seen Kathy in a long time, our love and prayers are with you all. She has always been so kind and so good to us. She is one of the warmest and caring people we have ever met. Always welcoming us into the family with her warm smile and loving ways. Although we are far away and cannot be there, our love and prayers will be with you and your family always.
ReplyDeleteSherry, Chad, Danielle and Ian Tani
Tani family,
ReplyDeleteThinking of you on this Christmas eve night. Lots and lots of good family memories of times together. On this night we celebrate the coming to earth of our King and Savior.
All praise and honor to Him.
And just to think, Kathy....you get to meet Him.
My love to you all.
Linda, and Al too.
Dearest Kathy
ReplyDeleteIt's Christmas eve, and you are gathering
strength to have this; your favorite holiday,
with your family by your side.
We are thinking of you tonight and remembering
All the many Nolan Christmas Eve's spent
with you & Ricky in your home. We will cherish
Those memories for a lifetime.
I am blessed to have had you as my sister all these years
Thank you.
Sending much love your way from your big brother Mike
and your sis Joan