Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Faithful friends


Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. (Romans 12:12)

As we have shared numerous times this past year, Todd and I (and the rest of our family) have been overwhelmed at the number of people, churches, "strangers" that have faithfully prayed for Caed. We have been abundantly blessed by the generosity of others who gave and supported us during the last 12 months. The list would be endless.......literally! I know that many of you continue to pray for him daily. I can't possibly put into words what that means to a mother's heart! We thank you!!!!!

However, there has been a very special group of people (Fellowship Church in Lubbock) that have embodied the verse I posted at the top. We do not have a previous "connection" with this church. They were just one (of MANY!!) that heard about Caed and literally took us under their wing during the months spent there in Lubbock. We have received a card just like this EVERY SINGLE WEEK for almost a year!!! Not only have they prayed.......they visited, they gave, they called......for an entire year! Even though we have only met 3-4 members of this church, we feel a great connection to the whole body.

Dear FCL - We truly cannot say thank you enough for your faithful prayers for Caed. What an incredible impact you have had on my life! What an example you have been to me. It's easy to pray and care for "friends." But, you.....(complete strangers).....have taken us in like we were one of your own. You have loved us like we have known one another for years. And you have prayed.....fervently....faithfully. We love you so much and thank you for everything!!!!! May God bless you above and beyond.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love how God brings HIS people together when we need each other! Isn't it amazing! He is so good! Still praying for all of you!
Hugs and kisses
Love,
Tina

Colleen said...

Lori,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.. I am the mom of a five year old boy who had Short Bowel Syndrome. Devin lived on TPN and tolerated feeds on and off. After a very LONG medical journey and visiting top centers. A bowel transplant was our only option. On February 23, Devin received his gift of life.. My thoughts and prayers are with Caed.. It is a huge adjustment for him... Keep the faith!
www.cotafordevinm.com