Sunday May 7th
Today was a beautiful day. My kids (Ryan and Gavin) had their first performance for "Beauty and the Beast". It was great. It was so cool to see your kids sing and dance and be in a musical that spreads God's word. I watch them and tears come to my eyes because I question sometimes how long I will be able to spend such wonderful moments with them. I want to be around for ALL of it. Not just some of it. Then I smack myself and say "of course I will be around". Mind games. I wish I could stop them but I guess it is normal when in a situation like I am in. I am confident God is in control of this whole situation so I rest in his grace. After the concert we went to Chili's and then swimming in Kerry's pool. The weather was nice at the pool and I got some sun. It felt good.
posted by McCrea Family at 7:08 PM
7 Comments:
Val-
Thanks for having me over last night. I can't wait to check out the musical the boys are in "Beauty and the Beast". I know they have been working hard practicing for some time now.
Val-you're in my prayers always!!!
I know God is in control and He is with you day and night. He knows your thoughts from afar, and understands you inside and out. Let him carry your burden and work His miracles.
You looked awesome last night, so
full of energy. You have Jesus and His light shining through you!
I love ya Val!
Deanna
Val,
You have a beautiful family, I have a son named Gavin also. He is four. Keep up with the positive thinking it only helps. Your faith is inspiring to us all. My family is keeping you in our prayers. "This is the day that the LORD has made, Let us rejoice and be glad in it"
Sarah Garcia (Chicago)
Dear Val...
I soooooooo enjoyed spending time with you and your boys at the pool...we all have to do that more often!!!
And I was thinking about what you wrote. Sometimes Val...I think you need to give a voice to your fears...let them out...give them validation...and then place them in a "box", if you will, and let them go to our Lord. For He will take them...lift them off of your shoulders and carry them on His. Sometimes it is so easy to say...and much harder to actually do. I'm going to tell you a secret of mine...won't be a secret much longer!!! It may seem silly...but it has helped me through many times of sorrow and grief. When my mind won't shut off...I buy a bunch of helium balloons. I write on a small piece of paper what it is that I am struggling with and I tie it to the balloon string. And then I go to a quiet place...the beach...an empty fielf...and I let the balloons go. I sit and watch them float away to the heavens and I pray...and I give it to God. You better NOT BE LAUGHING ME!!!! Actually, it is ok if you are...it works!
Remember...He came and died on the cross for that reason Val, it is what He wants us to do...give it to Him...He knows just what to do with it!
God bless all of you...talk to you soon!
Love,
Kerry Randall
Val, it was great to read the entries from you...I miss hearing your voice. I'm glad you are able to enjoy each moment with your family. It is important. Please say hi to Chris and the boys from all of us. I will be in San Diego at some point this summer and would love to see you guys. Until then, take care...we are praying daily. Jody
Val-
I too think it's so good that you can be so open about your feelings in all this. I agree with Mary, any of us would feel the same, if you didn't it would be weird, and non-human. I love how you slapped yourself out of it though, and if you ever don't slap yourself, ask one of us and we'll do it for you (in a nice way). I know the Lord is working through you in so many ways, I fell it so strongly.. the power of the Holy Spirit and the light of our Lord working through you. I heard on the radio the other day a pastor who was talking about how in Jesus' day oil was stored in vessels, I guess like a ceramic vase sort of, and how the wonderful oil was of no use until the vessel had been broken so that the oil could be poured out. He said that the more broken the vessel the more useful the oil inside would be. I guess that's what God does in our lives, He let's us go through the valleys, the storms of our lives so that His spirit can flow freely through the holes created by the boulders and the waves that crash into us. So rest in Him, Val, just like at the prayer meeting at church, how someone was praying that it's OK to just rest in Him, and know that He is faithful to complete the work He has started in you.
You inspire me!
Val,
I can't wait to see you in one week! :)
Get ready to laugh and have some fun because that is what's on the menu.................
Love,
Marianne
Val-
I'm praying for you and your parents this morning as you travel up to L.A.
I'm sitting at my desk listening to worship music, the words are so beautiful.....
"It's all about you, Jesus". "It's not about me as if you should do things my way, you alone are God and I surrender to your ways. Jesus, lover of my soul, I will follow you for all my days. For no one else in history is like you, history itself belongs to you. Alpha and Omega you have loved me, and I will share eternity with you".
"It's all about you Jesus".
Val- as I think of these words it reminds me that as much as we want to control our circumstances it is our Lord who is in control. He is guiding you to all the special people in your life that love and support you. He is guiding you to the medical experts that are helping with your recovery. His arms are wrapped around you today and always. I know it's not an easy day for you, but this too shall pass.
I pray that the treatment you receive today will heal your body. I pray the scan will show complete remission and you're healed.
I love you Valerie!
Deanna
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