How far do YOU want to go?

Sporting my homemade high waster jean shorts!! (Taken with instagram)

 Recently my Aunty has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. The tumor was about the size of a mandarin orange at the base of her skull behind her ear. It had been putting pressure on the brain and has caused her the loss of her hearing and balance issues. The medical team operated on Thursday March 22 and was about a 6 hour proceedure. She pulled through with great strength and now is in recovery at St.Johns rehabilitation hospital. At the moment, she is not yet eating food due to a swallowing issue, but still manages to use her soft voice to communicate to those around her. I love going to visit her and spending time to lift her spirits. Although she is doing amazing, she tends to feel a little overwhelmed at times. It has been so encouraging to me to see how much my family has come together to take care of her and each other through this difficult time. I honestly feel so blessed to be a part of such a loving family. God has been such a support for all of us through this. Without him, we would not be capable to undergo this stress, and press on. When I see aunt Jude, my heart is so happy. I love crawling up beside her and listening to her talk. She is so encouraging with the strength and confidence she carries. I know that she gets scared, but I also know that she tursts God with all her heart, and feels his presence with her daily. Please be encouraged by this, and help us continue to lift her up in prayer. She is going to be undergoing radiation near june and this is a new journey all in its own.

Some specific ways that you can pray is:

• for strength in her left side of her body as it is still a bit weaker than her right
• for healing of her throat, and the ability to swallow
• great, restful sleeps through the night
• Gods presences to be with her and give her peace
• for our family- that we would be able to continue to carry on through of daily activities and still have the strength to spend time with her.
  

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirt…it intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to HIS purpose-Romans 8:26-28

I needed to hear this tonight!!! It’s been speaking to me a lot lately. It’s really hard when your heart feels heavy and you don’t know how to start to talk to God about it. I am so thankful that he knows me better than I know myself, and that he has some great plan for me, that I am still so unaware of. In times like this, when I doubt the path that I am on, I feel so secure in knowing that he is in control…Thank you Jesus!

I don’t know about you- But I sure needed to hear this today. Sometimes it’s so easy to forget that OUR Lord is with us all the time. Fears start to arise, and stress takes over, but God is the calmer of all them. He takes GREAT delight in …us, for who he has created us to be. He rejoices in us for we are his sons and daughters. Let your hearts be filled with JOY today, for you father in heaven loves you soo much that he died for you life and erased all of your sins. With his LOVE, He will calm all your fears. Don’t let today be wasted with the stresses and worries of the world. REST IN HIM, and enjoy what He has planned for you!

Nothing spending true quality time with grama!!! I appreciate every second.. (Taken with instagram)

Jesus spoke to me this morning as I was sitting on the back porch. While the sun was shining bright and luminous, he said ” Can you feel me touching your face? Can you feel my embrace giving you all the comfort you long for? I’m right here Christie, I’m loving on you. Take it and accept my gift to you today. It’s not something you need to earn, its something that I WANT to give you. You are okay, if you rest in me. Remember I fought and died for your heart!” I was immediately reminded of the verse found in Psalm 143 vs. 8 I think that says “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” What a blessing the sunshine was to me today… I felt totally overwhelmed with my fathers love and goodness. 

Thank you Jesus that you see exactly what we need. You know our hearts desires, and you long to love on us unconditionally. You are so good to me.

And I will hold on hope… (Taken with instagram)