There are times when I feel so very alone.
A hermit in my grief.
*found this drawing of Lydia's in this little book.
Lately the Lord has been reminding me that I am not alone.
Never alone.
His Word promises that He is always with me.
Reminding myself to go on what I know,
not what I feel
during these tender days.
Every day in December, with two Byrd boys on each side of me, I read the word Immanuel from our Advent book.
Luke and Sam would chime together "God is with us".
Yes, He is.
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| He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Psalm 91:4 |
The Love for Lydia t-shirt shares the verse she clung to when she was first diagnosed. This verse gave her strength and courage to get through some scary days.
It's giving me strength and courage now.
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2 Corinthians 12:9
Stacey, you are never alone . God is always shining down on you. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. You continue to amaze me everyday!!
ReplyDeleteAs you long for sweet little Lydia, it's hard to imagine our Father is longing for us that much more. You are not forgotten but are so very loved and cherished by the One that's holding her now. You are always in my prayers. Love you!
ReplyDeleteI pray you will feel the Lord's embrace and love, as well as the *virtual* hugs of those of us lifting you up in prayer.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed at your strength and wisdom.
You are in my thoughts always. Love and prayers to you and your sweet family. God is always right there with you. Thank you for this reminder.
ReplyDeleteI just prayed "Lydia's verse" with Cade as I tucked him in, before I read your blog. I love you friend of my heart, you are on my mind all the time, you are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. You are, Lydia is, safe in His arms . .
ReplyDeleteImagine the day you will see her again. You will be with her again. In the blink of an eye.
ReplyDeleteI had to comment on your statement, "Reminding myself to go on what I know, not what I feel during these tender days." I, too, had to remind myself of this after my daddy died in 2008. The grief I felt during the year after his death was unbearable. I knew God loved me and cared for me because that is what His Word says, but I didn't feel it at the time. Just keep trusting what He says in His Word. You are an inspiration to many, even those you don't know. (I am from Greenville and I have been following your story from friends who attend Unity). Your precious Lydia is buried near my daddy, near the flag pole!
ReplyDeleteThankful for the same God that watched over Lydia and continues to watch over her in all of His GLORY.... the same unchanging God who holds you in the palm of His hands. ALways praying for strength, comfort and peace for you, my sweet friend....
ReplyDeleteYou are prayed for - though I don't know you.
ReplyDeleteMay God's portion be what you need every single day.
thinking of you always and praying you and your family will continue to get through this...vikki grady
ReplyDeleteI prayed for you this morning and will continue to do so. May God lift the heaviness of your grief. You continue to be an inspiration and light for Him. Lydia's life is such a testiment to His glory.
ReplyDeleteLove you...
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your heart. I have just started following your blog but been reading for a few months. It blesses my heart to read how the Lord speaking to you through your tough time. You encourage me. Simply stated: thank you.
ReplyDeleteI have been reading through your blog for a few months now. I have been brought to tears more than once by your reflections. I have prayed for you and your family often, and will continue to do so. I have actually been wanting to write you for quite some time as I am originally from just outside Richmond (Colonial Heights). I currently live in an orphange in Trujillo, Peru (www.hogardeesperanza.com). About a month ago my husband and I became parents - of nine little boys (all under 9 yrs) who live here in the orphanage. So... on the days you feel alone... just now someone all the way in South America has, is, and is willing at any moment to lift you up in prayer.
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