This kind man is my daddy. Papaw to my sweet children. I took this photo of him and E about two weeks ago at the house that he and my mom are set to close on this Friday. A house of their own in Nashville, just a half hour from ours. The move put into motion this time last year will finally become a reality.
As I type this, my dad is in ICU, fighting for his life all over again. We hoped this was a setback, a mere bump in the road, but it has quickly become more than that. It is beginning to look more like the long and bitter road we know too well.
And yet. And yet. We are not without hope.
His body can heal, can slowly but steadily reclaim its health amid the sepsis that is trying to overtake it. The miraculous medicines can do their miraculous work. The new blood can give new life; his lungs can grow stronger and stronger. He can come through this, and, oh, how we pray that he will!
Will you pray with us?
Will you pray for another miracle? Will you pray for his body to be restored and full of life? Will you pray that his heart and mind will be at peace? Will you pray that his caregivers and doctors and we, his family, will know how to support him and make wise and loving choices on his behalf?
Will you pray that he comes home? That my dear mom and dad can be Tennesseans once again and finally get to watch as their grandchildren run and play and explore in their backyard?
We know one day we will say goodbye. Just not yet. Please, heavenly Father, not yet.
This morning I remembered (or was given?) a verse from Zechariah.
"'Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit,'" says the Lord.
If my father is to be healed, THAT is how he is to be healed.
What could be more beautiful that that?
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Praying for healing by the Spirit, and comfort in your hearts.
Echoing your prayer of not yet.
Amanda, I read this on Twitter through Lindsay Nobles and wanted to let you know that I am praying for your Dad. I will also add this to the prayer list I will send out to Prayer Ministry International Pray-ers. You can find us at http://pray4you.org
I too am praying, "not yet."
Deb
Praying for you!
Friends - He's doing SO MUCH better. A true miracle. Still in ICU but recovering. Will post an update soon. Thank you for praying!
Still praying for your family. Not too long ago, a man that many people in our little town call "Grandpa" was laying in a hospital bed and the doctors and nurses were certain he wasn't going to make it. Not only did people from our town go to the hospital (2 hours away), but people from the town where the hospital was visited him too. There were prayer vigils and pastors came and prayed with him. The man in the bed next to him in his room accepted salvation.
The end result of that setback in his life was healing - even the local doctor called it an absolute miracle. This was the winter of 2010.
This year, in June 2011, he celebrated 60 years of marriage with his lovely wife (affectionately referred to as "Grandma" here).
So, miracles are still real today, you're absolutely right, it's by the Spirit.
love and blessings to your family.
Friends - I've read all of your comments (multiple times), and I just want you to know how much I appreciate your prayers and kindness. He is recovering, and what a blessing it is. Looking forward to writing more when time allows.
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