Upate on Amy

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Permalink Reply by Juline Bruck on March 20, 2010 at 7:41am

Natalie, Thank you for the update on Amy, even when it's so hard to write. I would remind you that you have more time batteries around you than just your immediate family. The boys will have friends that they can hang with for a few hours here and there that will help them provide some 'normalcy'. Your church family and extended close friends should be available to help with maybe some of the work that taking care of children involves. Lean, borrow some time.. cash in some favors. It's important to not get sucked into the independent mode. I know you are strong. Bend with this and you'll be far less likely to break.

The boys are going to pick up on the tension. Anything that you can do to help them with that process will mean less acting out on their part. For me, getting the girls to counseling for our rough spots was incredibly helpful. They could talk safely to another wise adult who wouldn't judge them and 'get it out'. My two children might not have noticed the difference, but I sure did. Any week they missed a session was a 'normal' week but we had a horrible week the next week. So we went once a week. Setting the boys up for success will mean less frustration from you. Also, if you are the loving grandparent that I know you are, the chances are that the boys are going to test you. If you can help them see their way towards helping their mom with allowing you the reins, you'll have more energy to help everyone.

I'll end my post with prayer.

Father God, if I had a nickel for every twist and turn of my recent storm, I'd be rich. This twist in the path does not shake my faith, Lord. It's harsh, God. It's painful. We don't like it. It creates a lot of other situations that are awkward and difficult. Father, it's this cancer. This wrongness that we have come to hate. You said, In Your time, you will make all things new. We know that Amy is part of 'all things'. Lord, this hurts. I'm agreeing with Natalie for the complete healing of her daughter.

Lord, when the disciples asked you about the man born blind, did he sin or his parents that he was born blind. You answered neither. He was born blind that the glory of God might be revealed in him. Lord, let this be the case for Amy. Reassure her that her cancer was not her 'fault'.. Lord, let this be for Your Glory as You reveal Your power even in our rampant dependence on science. We know You can work through the doctors, the medecine. We know You use normal as well as supernatural powers to demonstrate Your authority over all things. All things have been placed in Your authority. You are able to do exceedingly, abundantly beyond all that we can think or imagine. Lord, Your ability is not in question here.

God, we're trusting You even though it's so very hard at times. Here is our hand, lead us. Take us to that place of peace where we can rest in You. Touch our spirits so that we will have the energy and the focus to show others how to endure hardship. We are not focused on a particular outcome other than love. Because we love Amy, we want her with us. You built us that way. Lord, let Amy stay with us, please. We love You for Yourself. We need You for all the things that are outside our capacity to change. Thank You for hearing this prayer.

In Jesus Name
Amen

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Permalink Reply by NATALIE BLAUM on March 20, 2010 at 8:26pm

Julie ,
Thank you so much for your kind and wise words . Thank you for your prayer . I was telling my husband about the " Max Lucado" site I stumbled onto .. and he is so excited for me . I truly needed this . Everyone has been so loving and caring . Just as I know our Lord Jesus was that day he restored the blindmans site .
Love your sister in Christ ,

Natalie

Juline Bruck said:

Natalie, Thank you for the update on Amy, even when it's so hard to write. I would remind you that you have more time batteries around you than just your immediate family. The boys will have friends that they can hang with for a few hours here and there that will help them provide some 'normalcy'. Your church family and extended close friends should be available to help with maybe some of the work that taking care of children involves. Lean, borrow some time.. cash in some favors. It's important to not get sucked into the independent mode. I know you are strong. Bend with this and you'll be far less likely to break.

The boys are going to pick up on the tension. Anything that you can do to help them with that process will mean less acting out on their part. For me, getting the girls to counseling for our rough spots was incredibly helpful. They could talk safely to another wise adult who wouldn't judge them and 'get it out'. My two children might not have noticed the difference, but I sure did. Any week they missed a session was a 'normal' week but we had a horrible week the next week. So we went once a week. Setting the boys up for success will mean less frustration from you. Also, if you are the loving grandparent that I know you are, the chances are that the boys are going to test you. If you can help them see their way towards helping their mom with allowing you the reins, you'll have more energy to help everyone.

I'll end my post with prayer.

Father God, if I had a nickel for every twist and turn of my recent storm, I'd be rich. This twist in the path does not shake my faith, Lord. It's harsh, God. It's painful. We don't like it. It creates a lot of other situations that are awkward and difficult. Father, it's this cancer. This wrongness that we have come to hate. You said, In Your time, you will make all things new. We know that Amy is part of 'all things'. Lord, this hurts. I'm agreeing with Natalie for the complete healing of her daughter.

Lord, when the disciples asked you about the man born blind, did he sin or his parents that he was born blind. You answered neither. He was born blind that the glory of God might be revealed in him. Lord, let this be the case for Amy. Reassure her that her cancer was not her 'fault'.. Lord, let this be for Your Glory as You reveal Your power even in our rampant dependence on science. We know You can work through the doctors, the medecine. We know You use normal as well as supernatural powers to demonstrate Your authority over all things. All things have been placed in Your authority. You are able to do exceedingly, abundantly beyond all that we can think or imagine. Lord, Your ability is not in question here.

God, we're trusting You even though it's so very hard at times. Here is our hand, lead us. Take us to that place of peace where we can rest in You. Touch our spirits so that we will have the energy and the focus to show others how to endure hardship. We are not focused on a particular outcome other than love. Because we love Amy, we want her with us. You built us that way. Lord, let Amy stay with us, please. We love You for Yourself. We need You for all the things that are outside our capacity to change. Thank You for hearing this prayer.

In Jesus Name
Amen

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Permalink Reply by Nathan Haddock on March 21, 2010 at 8:35am

Hi Natalie

Just to assure you of my prayers during this very difficult season for you and your family. It is great to know that we believe in a God who knows the end from the beginning and has the power to to do whatever is His will. I pray that He will keep you all in this perfect peace and that He will guide you in your prayers. A phrase that has become to mean a lot to me is that "God allows in His wisdom that which He could prevent by His power". You may not be able to understand what is going on or what the outcome might be but we know that God is in control.

Every Possible Blessing

Nathan

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Permalink Reply by Afolake Oso on March 22, 2010 at 3:13am

Our God is Jehovah rapha, He will heal her of every form of destruction in Jesus name. Just hold on to his word and believe that all things will work out for your good. It is well with army in Jesus name Amen

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Permalink Reply by jeffrey george tyma on March 24, 2010 at 9:37pm

Natalie I will pray for your daughter. She has nothing to fear as God is with her. Only God knows how long she will live.
As David wrote to us Psalm 23:4-Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. He reminds us that God is always our comfort. I hope you and your family can look to the next few weeks as Easter is upon us and we are shown the great love Jesus has for us by his horrible death and Resurrection. May God bless you and your family and comfort you in this difficult time. These are when are faith is most tested.

Jeff

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Permalink Reply by Ann on March 25, 2010 at 6:13pm

Natalie, I am praying for Amy, you and your family. I pray that God will intervene and bring healing for Amy. Please let us know how things are. God bless you and your family. ~Ann~

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