Yesterday I had the day off:-) It was busy with cleaning my house and then my brother Wayne came over for dinner. It was nice.
Today we are back to juicing and cooking for Rachel. How do we feel today?? I feel overwhelmed and like giving up...there I said it!!! I want to feel strong today but I don't:-( I still will continue on for Rachel but seeing her in pain and struggling with cancer is hard. Questioning what God's purpose for this and why He is allowing Rachel to be in pain. On top of that my washing machine broke...why??? I need strength ... this is where I need to stop relying on myself and turn to the Lord. I think I need this time of weakness to come to the point of turning to the Lord because I have been leaning on my own strength...that's wrong.
How does Mom feel today... she feels good today. Yesterday was very hard for her because of the boys and she did not sleep a lot but today is better. The boys are constant challenges - they are boys!!! Pray that Mom stays strong and that she looks to the Lord for wisdom on how to handle the boys. It is so nice when people come over and take the boys for a while...like today Patricia is here playing with Izzy, Noah and Dane...THANK YOU!!!
Even though every tip of my body feels the pain in my heart...I still need to juice for Rachel. As I read through this I see how focused I am on myself...Lord, Teach me to be more selfless. Teach me to not give into my emotions but to know that I need to stay strong in the Lord and not give up.
As for Rachel. She is so tired! and she has been in so much pain that she has to take painkillers. The dr.'s think that it is the tumor pressing against a nerve. I think she is so tired and in pain that it is hard for her to focus on FIGHTING!! but she is just focused on getting through the day. She needs prayer!! Rachel should be drinking up to 8 glasses of juice a day and at least 1 green smoothie, 3 cups of smooth move tea a day, lots of water a day, one big salad, 3 tablespoons of flax seed oil and all her suppliments. We are not there right now but need to get there though...I want to start growing wheat grass and juicing that for her but not yet.
For the boys and Rob...people have been amazing and bringing food!! Thank you!!! yes, we could be cooking for the boys but we are tired!!! Our brains are trying to keep up with Rachel. Wonderful women have been coming over during the day to play with my kids...that is so amazing!!! Thank you!!! I want to help my sister but sometimes with the 3 kids I can't do everything that I want to do for Rachel. Knowing that my 2 older kids are having fun...that is awesome.
Thank You for sharing your heart Betty. We are here for Rachel, you, Mom Barbara, and the entire family. We stand by your side in prayer and will continue to bring over nutritious meals for your family. Be encouraged. We love you!
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Wow Betty your plates are all full and running over. I pray for your strengths to carry on Gods work for you and your family. Continuous prayers for Rachel's healing
ReplyDeleteI had no idea the juicer was that much work no wonder your Mom and you are so tired. Lot of work.
Continuous healing prayers. Sending you love and positive energy to get you through.
Blessings
Aunt Claire
You know, there are so many things I have experienced as part of my spiritual journey with you in prayer. Some of them you would have no way to know. Can I tell you today that the sight of two sisters who would do anything for each other mo...ves me to tears? Do you know how many families would love to have the privilege of having real, solid, heartfelt support from their blood relatives as well as their spiritual family? Some couldn't achieve it even in crisis, but for you, it is an "of course." You obviously have a relationship that tells you that by definition, you will support eachother without limits. You are so blessed, sisters. Betty Ann, well done. So well done! The Lord sees you and your work is beautiful his eyes. Your life right now is a beautiful offering to him. He says, "How pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity. It is like the oil on the beard of Aaron that flows down to the hem of his robe." The oil is always present for a covenant... And your love work for Rachel is present as a sign of the bond between you. Be strong, because you're making a difference in places that you don't even know. God is using your role in this story to convict and draw people to love. You're showing that love can still grow when people are tired and worn out. You're showing that God can use people that feel empty. Keep shining, girl. You're not just making juice - you're making salt and light.
ReplyDeleteThank you NJMommy for your encouraging words!!!
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