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Tuesday, August 9, 2011 10:07 PM CDT A couple weeks ago, I participated in a bootcamp competition at my gym. In the parking lot, they set up several weight-lifting stations and an obstacle course to run. The first station was pushing a sled like football players use. They set an additional 90 pounds on the sled and we had to push it for 100 yards on uneven, sloped grass. I took off feeling pretty strong, but it wasn’t long before my legs were feeling pretty exhausted. When I turned around at the 50 yard mark, it was uphill going back and I felt like I had hit a wall. I was thinking to myself “I don’t know if I can make it back. It’s too heavy. It won’t even budge. I’m not strong enough!” I started praying that God would give me the strength to finish the course (because this was just the first station). It reminded me of how I felt when Connor was sick. I would tell God, “I can’t handle this. It’s too much for me to bear. I’m not strong enough to endure any more of this!” About a month ago, I heard this song by Matthew West called “Strong Enough”. It’s exactly how I have felt – and still feel sometimes.
You must think I'm strong To give me what I'm going through Well, forgive me Forgive me if I'm wrong But this looks like more than I can do On my own
I know I'm not strong enough to be everything that I'm supposed to be I give up I'm not strong enough Hands of mercy won't you cover me Lord right now I'm asking you to be Strong enough For the both of us
Well, maybe Maybe that's the point To reach the point of giving up Cause when I'm finally Finally at rock bottom Well, that's when I start looking up And reaching out Cause I'm broken Down to nothing But I'm still holding on to the one thing You are God and you are strong When I am weak
I can do all things Through Christ who gives me strength And I don’t have to be Strong enough
Thank goodness, I don’t have to be strong enough on my own when these trials of life hit. It’s just not possible.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light”. Matthew 11:28-30.
Always believing, Joy
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Hospital Information: Children's Medical Center 1935 Motor Street Dallas, Texas75235 214-456-7000
Links: http://www.connorcruse.com
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