Bob just wisked the other 4 kiddos off to take a walk and get Nate a balloon. We brought our whole crazy gang this morning. Robbie really wanted to be at the hospital for Nate so we all came. Sadie made sure everyone knew we had arrived by her soft quiet voice. Haaa haa!
Bob and I went back with Nate as they prepared him for his operation. Poor guy had himself quite anxious(I have no idea where he gets that from). We prayed with him and reminded him of God's truths and His love for Nate. I told Nate that when I get anxious I try to recite over and over a favorite verse or part of a hymn or song. He then told me with a giggle, he was saying in his head "even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil". Oh my, this kid is so my child. Another one of his favorites, which happens to be mine as well is Romans 8:38-39"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to seperate us from the Love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Oh how completely reassuring that verse is! Absolutely nothing. nothing! can seperate us from our Lord! No matter what happens in this crazy world we live in...when we know Him and trust in Him, we will never be seperated from Him. Hallelujah! Now I need to go and cling to His promises for myself as I sit and wait and pray and wait and pray some more....
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| Sadie keeping busy....or rather into everything she can get her hands on:) |
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| the gang... |
Continually praying today!
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Hopefully Nate is out and everything is over; but I am praying none-the less. This is such a wonderful opportunity for Nate to experience God's peace and faithfulness. Give Nate my love and prayers for all of you! Can't wait to meet the newest Hirschberg.
ReplyDeletePraying all went well. I know my first surgery, at age 34 was terrifying. I was so afraid of surgery, just literally felt sick being near hospitals, and so I had all this unjustified, made up fear. It was just horrible, so I totally understand. Over the years between all of Erik's surgeries and my next super major one, plus other family members, I've gotten almost too comfortable with them. The mind can do amazing things in how we perceive the whole event. But, for a child who is at an age of understanding so much, it has to be scary. I hope this surgery is successful and this is it! Poor guy!
ReplyDeleteJust reading this at the end of the day and praying he is recovering well and also that he doesn't have to do this again :). Hope you and your family are adjusting nicely to the sweet (and loud lol) little girl!!
ReplyDeleteI am so behind on my blog reads...I will be praying! Hope Nate is feeling okay! I know (Greg had hernia surgery about 7 years ago) that it is not a fun recovery. :( And, I'm sure his new little sister will miss playing with him...good thing she's got a few other siblings to keep her busy! I am SOOOO looking forward to May 6th! Are you still planning on stopping in?
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