10 Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed, says the LORD, who has compassion on you. To One In Sorrow Let me come in where you are weeping, friend, And let me take your hand. I, who have known a sorrow such as yours, can understand. Let me come in--I would be very still beside you in your grief; I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend, Tears bring relief. Let me come in--and hold your hand, For I have known a sorrow such as yours, And understand.
-Grace Noll Crowell
IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck (written after she found out she was dying from cancer).
I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.
I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.
I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace
I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.
I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.
I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.
I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life.
I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.
When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner." There would have been more "I love you's." More "I'm sorry's."
But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute...look at it and really see it, live it and never give it back. Stop sweating the small stuff.
Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what.
Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us.
Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with. And what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally. I hope you all have a blessed day.
Videos of Jacob. Click or cut and paste the links: Click here to watch 'S301006943' and http://jusspress.com/beth5108 (NOTE there are more photos under the days with three photos showing. Click on the day to show them all)
Picture: Jacob Hannah and Jasmine with Mr Sunshine bear
Yes! This is me...someone accused me of being a figment of the imagination...so here is proof of my existence!
I have been told that I need to let people know what to pray for. I guess that there are a few things: 1. That God is glorified through this whole experience; 2. That Roy, Jacob's Dad would feel God's amazing love and comfort; 3. That God continues to use us to comfort and support others as well as guidance for the future
I want to thank everyone for their postings in the guestbook.
Picture: Darren Lockyer and Jacob Dad, Jacob and Alfie Langer
What Cancer Cannot Do!!!!!!!!
Cancer is so limited........
It cannot cripple Love
It cannot shatter Hope
It cannot corrode Faith
It cannot destroy Peace
It cannot kill Friendship
It cannot suppress Memories
It cannot silence Courage
It cannot invade the Soul
It cannot steal eternal Life
It cannot conquer the Spirit
"For Jacob In the name of the all powerful Father, the all loving Son and the all pervading spirit, may you be as free as the wind, as soft as sheeps wool, as straight as an arrow, and that surrounded by the saints and angels you may journey into the heart of God Amen"
This is my prayer for Jacob. Think of a beautiful spring day with a cleansing breeze, think of beautiful soft wool, think of the speed of a perfectly straight arrow. This is my son now he is home with Jesus. The best he can be...looking on the beautiful face of the living God, his heavenly Daddy.
Sooner or later we're all forced to face death head-on, and it's not funny, or distant, or beautiful - but thank God it needn't be fearful. Death may be the end of your earthly life, but it won't be the end of you. Paul, who had actually been to heaven, came back and reported that life there is "far better" (Php 1:23). Recall your most treasured memory, your greatest accomplishment, your most precious relationship, then think "far better." Certainly far better health: "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there by any more pain: for the former things are passed away" (Rev 21:4). But you don't go to heaven by chance, you go by choice. You must first accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour.
This is one of the songs played at Jacob's service. It is called "I can only imagine" by Mercy Me. It is also available at www.singingfool.com if you can't get it to play.
>"Safely Home" by Ron DiCianni
"Never Alone" by Ron DiCianni...can you see the angel? God commands His angels to watch over us.
Journal
Wednesday 18 July 2007
HAPPY 12TH BIRTHDAY JACOB!!!
Wow, I can hardly believe it. This is Jacob's third heavenly birthday.
I have no idea what that looks like or whether birthdays are celebrated in heaven, but I do know that Jacob is there, in the city of heaven, praying for all those he loves.
It is nice to know that he is thinking of us. The Bible tells us that those who know and love the Lord have gone to heaven and continue to pray for those left on earth.
Comforting really. I know that I miss him, that the girls talk about him all the time, that Hannah looks so much like her brother that I couldn't tell her off the other day. She even has some of the same mannerisms. I am not the only one who sees it. Her dad and my friend have commented too.
Hannah is now 10 so she is now officially the oldest child here. Jasmine will be 8 on August 18th. I will put some new photos on for you to see.
God bless you. Know that He is always with you, that nothing you can do can make Him love you more...and nothing you can do can stop Him loving you.
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