Last night we had another couch date as we watched the following 12 minute video of John Piper reading his poem, The Innkeeper. It was a good reminder for me after writing yesterday's blog post of the suffering and pain throughout history and all over the world ... and of God's amazing redemptive plan which came through the suffering and death of Jesus.
Josiah was quite irritable today. He has been coughing more and had some nasal congestion but both the nurse and physiotherapist said his lungs sound good and clear. We looked at the suction machine tonight to make sure it's set up in case we need it.
The physiotherapist was pleased with his work today. It's her first real assessment of him and she'll be back in two weeks so we need to keep up with the exercises. He's tolerated his increased feeds today.
We're celebrating Isaac's second birthday tomorrow with family so I'd better get some sleep!
Thanks so much for your prayers.
Blessings,
Elizabeth
Graham and Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteWhat a journey you are on. I have just been doing some reading on your blog and my heart goes out to you. All I can really say is, "I am praying for your and your dear little family. May you experience the presence of God."
Cheryl Ann Johnson
Weeping this morning at the powerful message of John Piper. May the truth continue to steady you as you celebrate the birth of Isaac today and may your home be filled with laughter. Josiah is never far from our hearts. As always, you have our prayers. Believing with you. soso
ReplyDeleteHello Elizabeth and Graham.
ReplyDeleteFor the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly.
O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in Thee.
Psalm 84 verses 11 & 12.
Happy Birthday Isaac. You are 2 years old. May you have a really great day enjoying yourself with your family and friends.
Can a little child like me
Thank the Father fittingly?
Yes, oh yes! be good and true,
Faithful, kind, in all you do;
Love the Lord, and do your part;
Learn to say with all your heart,
Father, we thank Thee,
Father, we thank Thee,
Father in Heaven, we thank Thee.
For the fruit upon the tree
For the birds that sing of Thee,
For the earth in beauty dressed,
Father, mother, and the rest,
For Thy precious, loving care,
For Thy bounty everywhere,
Refrain
For the sunshine warm and bright,
For the day and for the night,
For the lessons of our youth,
Honour, gratitude and truth,
For the love that met us here,
For the home and for the cheer,
Refrain
For our comrades and our plays,
And our happy holidays,
For the joyful work and true
That a little child might do,
For our lives but just begun,
For the great gift of Thy Son,
Father, we thank Thee,
Father, we thank Thee,
Father in Heaven, we thank Thee.
Dear Heavenly Father, in Jesus' name and in the power of the Holy Spirit, lay your healing hands on Josiah so that his breathing is good, his throat is soothed, his chest and nasal passages are clear, and he will not need to cough. God enable him to participate in Isaac's birthday celebrations, and that there will be much joy in the Faulkner household. May they all sleep well tonight. Thank You LORD, and we give you the glory.
But the comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14 verses 26 & 27.
love and prayers from your auntie Julia.
It seems providential that you mention John Piper tonight. This evening Elizabeth I started to tell you about a podcast that ministered to me, but then we were interrupted before I could finish what I was about to say. Anyway I was listening to a podcast by John Piper entitled "Why Was This Child Born Blind?" and it really touched me. You may enjoy it to. You can find it here.
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Love Andrew