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October 01, 2004
Lullabye
There is something completely soothing and relaxing about holding a baby. I was just at my friends home and held their absolutely beautiful little baby Jadon Seth. (it's ok to call babies beautiful, even if they are boys). He was so warm and comfortable. I just felt completely relaxed. He did too. He had hiccups and was wide awake at first, then fell totally asleep...even when passed back and forth between Karen and I, and the occasional jostle, just to try to get him to be awake for Trish so he would sleep through the night...even then...still relaxed. It made me feel soothed.
I want to rest like that in the arms of the Lord. His arms are big and safe and I picture them to be very cuddly, too. I just need to trust him enough to get good and comfy and let him take care of me.
Today a great weight was lifted off my shoulders. I had a great conversation with my brother and we decided to hold off on moving for a while. I feel completely blessed to have such an understanding, supportive and caring brother. This was a great answer to prayer. God has me wrapped up in a cuddly green blanket...the kind with the silky border... and he's singing me a lullabye. I just need to let go and let him care for me.
Posted by stacey at October 1, 2004 09:37 PM
Comments
Stace...you are so insightful...what a blessing to know you and to say you are my friend. You go girl :)
Posted by: Kristen at October 1, 2004 10:17 PM
Stacey, I just wanted you to know my thoughts are with you and I"m praying for your good health.
Posted by: drox at October 3, 2004 11:03 AM
Stacey, I have read a recent note passed to us by your dad. I have known your dad and mom since I started here at IBM.....10 years. He talks about the both of you with great affection and has taught me a few things about bringing up my own kids (one of which is going to school in Boston).
I want to tell you that everything is going to be alright....but you and I both know that in this world it will seldom be that way. Fortunately we have Christ to share everything with especially our pain! Though I do not suffer with what you have....your witness will not be diminished by going through surgery....and your healing my come as a result of it. I do not know why we must endure these things but as you said "I want to be held like that in Jesus' arms"....don't you know you are his favorite? He told me so. You are in his arms at this very moment! I will continue to pray for your healing, and will ask my extended family up here to do the same!
Much Love in Jesus
Jim
Posted by: James C. Brady at October 8, 2004 08:40 PM