This is no real change to Mother over the weekend. She is doing OK. Kena and Aunt Deb did give her a good hair washing that was well needed. We still ask for everyone to still pray for her. This past weekend was the 6 month landmark. A half of one year is a long time to endure this kind of battle. Troubles that come our way can bring a different spiritual life that God takes glory from. We have to continue living our lives through Jesus Christ. He is our truth and light!!!
God Bless,
Keith
Phil. 4:13
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Mother
Mother was doing fine yesterday. I went and visited her in the afternoon. Her vital signs were good, and her temperature was OK. I just pray and wish that I could communicate with her again one day. That is the hard part of this. She has her eyes open, but there is not any communication. God only knows what she is thinking, hearing, and seeing. I wish I knew.
I ask myself all the time, what causes catastrophes like this? Why doesn't our Lord protect and shields these things for us. We are all sinners in this world, and sometimes we steer off His path. He teaches us lessons, and He guides us back on track. We praise His name for this.
In so many words, Mother would always say that adversity builds character. If you are not on your knees, God will bring you to your knees. If you cannot recognize that God is the answer in the time of turmoil, then you are lost.
God bless you and my Mother,
Keith
I ask myself all the time, what causes catastrophes like this? Why doesn't our Lord protect and shields these things for us. We are all sinners in this world, and sometimes we steer off His path. He teaches us lessons, and He guides us back on track. We praise His name for this.
In so many words, Mother would always say that adversity builds character. If you are not on your knees, God will bring you to your knees. If you cannot recognize that God is the answer in the time of turmoil, then you are lost.
God bless you and my Mother,
Keith
Monday, January 19, 2009
Happy Birthday John Tate!
I went to visit Mom yesterday. She has been moved back to a regular hospital room again. She looked very good. Well rested and not as swollen. I went by myself which is unusual. Keith, Kyle, Daddy or Aunt Deb are usually with me. I sat and talked to her quietly because she was sleeping most of the time I was there. I told her all the things that are going on in my hectic life. She just looked at me listening to every word. I told her how much we all miss her. I prayed with her and read scriptures that were very uplifting.
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33
Yes, we are having trouble, but we will look to our Lord for the peace and understanding we need to get through these troubling times.
Today is John Tate's 6th birthday! He is my third child. She has a very special bond with his Mimi as all my children do. I can't help but to think of what she has always told him. She would say, "John Tate, please don't grow up any more. I want to to stay just like you are right now forever." He told me not very long ago. "Mama, do you remember when Mimi would tell me not to grow up anymore?" I said, "Yes, Baby." He said, "Well, I'm not going to grow up anymore until Mimi can see me again." Today she would surround John Tate with lots of birthday hugs and kisses. And she would tell him not to grow up anymore.
Please continue to pray for Mom's complete healing. Miracles do happen and they happen everyday.
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank you for the many blessings you give us everyday!
Kena
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33
Yes, we are having trouble, but we will look to our Lord for the peace and understanding we need to get through these troubling times.
Today is John Tate's 6th birthday! He is my third child. She has a very special bond with his Mimi as all my children do. I can't help but to think of what she has always told him. She would say, "John Tate, please don't grow up any more. I want to to stay just like you are right now forever." He told me not very long ago. "Mama, do you remember when Mimi would tell me not to grow up anymore?" I said, "Yes, Baby." He said, "Well, I'm not going to grow up anymore until Mimi can see me again." Today she would surround John Tate with lots of birthday hugs and kisses. And she would tell him not to grow up anymore.
Please continue to pray for Mom's complete healing. Miracles do happen and they happen everyday.
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank you for the many blessings you give us everyday!
Kena
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Today
Mother was good today. She normally only looks toward her injured side, but today, she did look towards me on her right side. I asked her to look at me and, she attempted to look in that direction. Only imagine if she heard and understood me. That is a great feeling. We can give praise to God.
God only brings us to our knees to reroute our lives. Billy Graham said, "You who suffer take heart. Christ is the answer to sorrow." Please continue praying for our Mother. She needs every little prayer. This tragedy has changed so many lives. It hurts more and more each day.
Ephesians 4:31-32 is a tough verse to swallow.
Take care,
Keith
God only brings us to our knees to reroute our lives. Billy Graham said, "You who suffer take heart. Christ is the answer to sorrow." Please continue praying for our Mother. She needs every little prayer. This tragedy has changed so many lives. It hurts more and more each day.
Ephesians 4:31-32 is a tough verse to swallow.
Take care,
Keith
Friday, January 16, 2009
We Still Have Hope and Faith
Dear Friends,
I just wanted to take a moment to tell of you how much we appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers. Not a day goes by that someone asks me about Mama. I know there are so many people that love her and are praying for her. She is in a good place in the NICU. She has terrific nurses that were glad to have her back. She has really made some great friends! They take really good care of her and they are very attentive of her every need.
We are uplifted by all of your prayers. Our God is carrying us through this most difficult time. I miss her so very much. Everything I do or see reminds me of her. My children still miss their Mimi more than you can imagine. I keep pictures of her around so they won't forget her. Jack went to bed the other night crying because he said he couldn't remember what Mimi's voice sounded like. I got out some home movies so they could see their beloved Mimi. I depended on my mom for a lot of things. She helped me out with all 4 of my children. Running to ball practice or gymnastics. But most of all, I depended on her friendship. She is my best friend that I could tell anything. Our lives will never be the same. We trust in our heavenly Father to see us through this unbelievably horrific time. Please continue to pray for my dad. He misses her so very much. He is a lost soul without her.
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles." Isaiah 40:31
Bless you all,
Kena
I just wanted to take a moment to tell of you how much we appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers. Not a day goes by that someone asks me about Mama. I know there are so many people that love her and are praying for her. She is in a good place in the NICU. She has terrific nurses that were glad to have her back. She has really made some great friends! They take really good care of her and they are very attentive of her every need.
We are uplifted by all of your prayers. Our God is carrying us through this most difficult time. I miss her so very much. Everything I do or see reminds me of her. My children still miss their Mimi more than you can imagine. I keep pictures of her around so they won't forget her. Jack went to bed the other night crying because he said he couldn't remember what Mimi's voice sounded like. I got out some home movies so they could see their beloved Mimi. I depended on my mom for a lot of things. She helped me out with all 4 of my children. Running to ball practice or gymnastics. But most of all, I depended on her friendship. She is my best friend that I could tell anything. Our lives will never be the same. We trust in our heavenly Father to see us through this unbelievably horrific time. Please continue to pray for my dad. He misses her so very much. He is a lost soul without her.
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles." Isaiah 40:31
Bless you all,
Kena
A thought for the ones that need it
Hope
Hope. Nonetheless, it is very unknown and hard to hold out for. We, personally as a family, are searching for hope. Most of you know what my family is going through. We have faced adversity, obstacles, crisis, hard decisions, and the temporary loss of our Mother. Romans 8:28 states “And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. God has the plans and knows the ultimate outcome. He allows us to live and hope for the good that we see. We do not have the same vision that God has. He told us that “We do not see the same has He”. Romans 5:4-5 states “And hope will not disappoint us for the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit”. In life, when tribulations come your way, you have to see the faith and hope in God. We have to turn to the gentle One that we call Jesus. He gave us His life, so we could have a better one, for now and the everlasting. Faith and Hope are sometimes seen as one in the same. Faith in our Father gives us Hope that He will see us through difficult times. Jeremiah 29:11 states “For I know that plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”. We have to believe in His word, and that gives us hope. Hope. How long does hope last? How long does He leave us in turmoil? We do not know, because His plans are not known to us. We have to weather the storm and put our Hope in the Lord. He is the way to peace in our souls.
Lord,
We praise you for your works. Lord, we love you. We come to laid down all of our burdens at Your alter. Lord, thank you for your son Jesus Christ, as He died for us. Lord, we don’t understanding the turmoil that we go through in life on earth, but Lord we trust in You. We give you the praise for the things that are not yet done in our life, and we thank you for all the things that You have done. We glorify You. In Jesus’ All Mighty name we pray, Amen.
"Your greatest ministry will likely come out of your greatest hurt." Rick Warren
This is so true. You should always lean on God the most during the times that hurt the most.
Keith
Hope. Nonetheless, it is very unknown and hard to hold out for. We, personally as a family, are searching for hope. Most of you know what my family is going through. We have faced adversity, obstacles, crisis, hard decisions, and the temporary loss of our Mother. Romans 8:28 states “And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. God has the plans and knows the ultimate outcome. He allows us to live and hope for the good that we see. We do not have the same vision that God has. He told us that “We do not see the same has He”. Romans 5:4-5 states “And hope will not disappoint us for the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit”. In life, when tribulations come your way, you have to see the faith and hope in God. We have to turn to the gentle One that we call Jesus. He gave us His life, so we could have a better one, for now and the everlasting. Faith and Hope are sometimes seen as one in the same. Faith in our Father gives us Hope that He will see us through difficult times. Jeremiah 29:11 states “For I know that plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”. We have to believe in His word, and that gives us hope. Hope. How long does hope last? How long does He leave us in turmoil? We do not know, because His plans are not known to us. We have to weather the storm and put our Hope in the Lord. He is the way to peace in our souls.
Lord,
We praise you for your works. Lord, we love you. We come to laid down all of our burdens at Your alter. Lord, thank you for your son Jesus Christ, as He died for us. Lord, we don’t understanding the turmoil that we go through in life on earth, but Lord we trust in You. We give you the praise for the things that are not yet done in our life, and we thank you for all the things that You have done. We glorify You. In Jesus’ All Mighty name we pray, Amen.
"Your greatest ministry will likely come out of your greatest hurt." Rick Warren
This is so true. You should always lean on God the most during the times that hurt the most.
Keith
Mother
Mother is doing better. Her fever has come down. She is still in the NICU unit. She is getting great treatment there.
We appreciate everyone that has visited this site, and the ones that continue to do things for our family. God has a special place for you. We have to continue telling ourselves that God loves us, and He will not place too many burdens upon us. He truly is a loving God!
Thanks to all,
Keith
We appreciate everyone that has visited this site, and the ones that continue to do things for our family. God has a special place for you. We have to continue telling ourselves that God loves us, and He will not place too many burdens upon us. He truly is a loving God!
Thanks to all,
Keith
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Today
I just got back form seeing Mom. She looked good. She is running another fever. It is around 101. They are treating this.
KT
KT
Today
Good morning to all. Mother is still in NICU. Her vital signs are improving. She has fought off the fever. Her blood pressure is stable, and she is breathing at a good rate. She still has some swelling in her ventricules. They are monitoring this. They might have to do another procedure to relieve this.
Thanks,
Keith
Psalms 119:2
Thanks,
Keith
Psalms 119:2
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Today
Sorry for the delay, but I have had a bout with Strep Throat. I have not been around Mom in several days. I did not want to give her anymore germs. Dad said that she looked very good last night. He said all of her vital signs were good. She is still in the NICU unit at Trinity. I am feeling better, so I am going to probably see her tomorrow. I will let you know my thoughts then.
Thanks,
Keith
Thanks,
Keith
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