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Myles thought that this would be an appropriate costume this year. Things are going well but we might have to have another surgery to implant a port in Myles. His hemophilia is really acting up lately maybe due to the fact that he is growing so fast. It took me eleven needles sticks to secure a vein in him the other day for an ankle bleed. It's so hard to find veins through his grafts. Will keep you posted.
With love.............
8 comments:
oh my gosh Myles, you are oh so cute. So fitting for you to 'fight-fire'! WOW you're an awesome kid. Much love you cutie pa tootie!
Aunt K8
It’s Not Up to You
Friday, November 09, 2007
“The Spirit speaks to God for his people in the way God wants.”
Romans 8:27
None of us pray as much as we should, but all of us pray more than we think, because the Holy Spirit turns our sighs into petitions and tears into entreaties. He speaks for you and protects you. He makes sure you get heard.
Now, suppose a person never…learns about the sealing and intercession of the Spirit. This individual thinks that salvation security resides in self, not God, and that prayer power depends on the person, not the Spirit. What kind of life will this person lead? A parched and prayerless one.
But what if you believe in the work of the Spirit? Will you be different as a result? You bet your sweet Sunday you will. Your shoulders will lift as you lower the buckling weight of self-salvation. Your knees will bend as you discover the buoyant power of the praying Spirit. Higher walk. Deeper prayers. And, most of all, a quiet confidence that comes from knowing it’s not up to you.
AMEN! Hey! I'm off from work next week. I was supposed to be in Haiti on a medical mission, BUT, because of the hurricane, we are unable to travel. So, we have postponed our trip until Feb. So, I have a week at home. What a treat.
I keep the thoughts and prayers coming your way!
Much love,
Kate
Claim God’s Forgiveness
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
“For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.”
Galatians 3:27 RSV
You read right. We have “put on” Christ. When God looks at us he doesn’t see us; he sees Christ. We “wear” him. We are hidden in him; we are covered by him. As the song says, “Dressed in righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne.”
Presumptuous, you say? Sacrilegious? It would be if it were my idea. But it isn’t; it’s his. We are presumptuous not when we marvel at his grace, but when we reject it. And we’re sacrilegious not when we claim his forgiveness, but when we allow the haunting sins of yesterday to convince us that God forgives but he doesn’t forget.
Do yourself a favor. Remember…he forgot.
AMEN! Hello! Am off this week. So my messages might not be every day! As I don't 'have' to be on the computer, like at work. Ran the Richmond Marathon this weekend. It was dedicated to Saving Lives. Being an organ donor. It was an awesome day, and an awesome run. PR for me, 4hours 50 minutes. Slow and old! But I have a huge smile on my face!
Be good, I'll write soon, much love, and continued prayers for all!
Aunt k8
Hello Everyone, Yes, I am still here. I have been soooo busy with Football and Jump rope that I am now able to see above the water.
Myles, you look great. I love the outfit. You look like a pro.
I am sorry to hear about being stabbed so many times. We have never stopped praying for you during my absent time of writing to you. Stop growing so fast and let your body catch up to you. (he he he) I am so lucky to have you as my nephew. Not everyone has such a loving and special person like you to have in their lives, and I just want to say what a Blessing it is to have YOU in our lives.
May God continue to bless you and your family.
Love you always,
Aunt Cecelia
God With Us
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
“They shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated, ‘God with us.’”
Matthew 1:23 NKJV
God’s treatment for insignificance won’t lead you to a bar or dating service, a spouse or social club. God’s ultimate cure for the common life takes you to a manger. The babe of Bethlehem. Immanuel. Remember the promise of the angel? “‘Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call his name Immanuel,’ which is translated, ‘God with us’” (Matt. 1:23 NKJV).
Immanuel. The name appears in the same Hebrew form as it did two thousand years ago. “Immanu” means “with us.” “El” refers to Elohim, or God. Not an “above us God” or a “somewhere in the neighborhood God.” He came as the “with us God.” God with us.
Not “God with the rich” or “God with the religious.” But God with us. All of us. Russians, Germans, Buddhists, Mormons, truckdrivers and taxi drivers, librarians. God with us.
So, remember . .. he is with you ALWAYS!
Much love and continued prayers!
Aunt k8
The Drama of Redemption
Thursday, November 15, 2007
“With one sacrifice he made perfect forever those who are being made holy.”
Hebrews 10:14
We would have scripted the moment differently. Ask us how a God should redeem his world, and we will show you! White horses, flashing swords. Evil flat on his back. God on his throne.
But God on a cross?
A split-lipped, puffy-eyed, blood-masked God on a cross?
Sponge thrust in his face? Spear plunged in his side? Dice tossed at his feet?
No, we wouldn’t have written the drama of redemption this way. But, then again, we weren’t asked to. These players and props were heaven picked and God ordained. We were not asked to design the hour.
But we have been asked to respond to it.
Rainy, windy, blustery day in No Virginia. We've had lots of rain these past few weeks. Much needed. The leaves right now are brilliant. It's great. I love fall. Hope all is well!
K8
Take Heart!
Friday, November 16, 2007
“May the Lord lead your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s patience.”
2 Thessalonians 3:5
The majority is not always right. If the majority had ruled, the children of Israel never would have left Egypt. They would have voted to stay in bondage. If the majority had ruled, David never would have fought Goliath. His brothers would have voted for him to stay with the sheep. What’s the point? You must listen to your own heart.
God says you’re on your way to becoming a disciple when you can keep a clear head and a pure heart.
Do you ever wonder if everything will turn out right as long as you do everything right? Do you ever try to do something right and yet nothing seems to turn out like you had planned? Take heart—when people do what is right, God remembers.
Hello to all. Do right do right do right. Seems easy, but it is a challenge. Much love and continued prayers!!
K8
When Love Is Real
Monday, November 19, 2007
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.”
Romans 12:15 NASB
The summer before my eighth-grade year I made friends with a guy named Larry. He was new to town, so I encouraged him to go out for our school football team…
The result was a good news-bad news scenario. The good news? He made the cut. The bad news? He won my position. I tried to be happy for him, but it was tough.
A few weeks into the season Larry fell off a motorcycle and broke a finger. I remember the day he stood at my front door holding up his bandaged hand. “Looks like you’re going to have to play.”
I tried to fell sorry for him, but it was hard. The passage was a lot easier for Paul to write than it was for me to practice. “Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.”
You want to plumb the depths of your love for someone? How do you feel when that person succeeds?
Hey all! I'm sure that we've all experienced what was described above. It's hard! Life is hard, that's why it's always important, that no matter what! Choose NICE!!
Much love and continued prayers for all.
Aunt K8
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