I have had so many sweet distractions that keep me from having a heavy heart over the past week as we have been in prayer for Garren. Our own family has grown closer together, we have grown closer to friends and church members as well as to God.
As we have been praying for our friends and their son, Garren, I have had faith along with intermittent bouts of heaviness. I think whenever one is on the path of an enduring nature, there are highs and lows. As a young person I would often go mountain climbing in the Canadian Rockies which are gloriously beautiful and yet rather difficult to climb. I remember one wilderness trip went for two weeks outdoors and a very long journey up a mountain. There were so many moments that I doubted I could make it to the top. I would wish I were back at home in the comfort of my room. Yet something bigger and greater, something far beyond myself pushed me to keep climbing. The desire to reach the summit, to look down and know the beauty and awe that came with that.
I have never had to watch my child lie in a hospital bed for longer than a couple of days, so I can only imagine the fear and doubt that would plague the hearts of parents watching their sleeping son for 10 days with no definite answers. Even with little hopeful glimpses, like Garren's eyes opening and his ability to breathe on his own now, I am sure there are so many questions and doubts that can fill their minds. I don't think I would be as brave and strong as they Nancy and Geoffrey have been.
Although one thing I do remember from my mountain climbing experience is this; friends and camp leaders encouraging words overcoming my doubts and pushing me forward.
All of this to say that I believe along with Garren; Geoffrey, Nancy, Kara and Kelsey will need our enduring faith, patience, understanding, prayers and encouragement.
If you belong to a church, I would encourage you to ask your pastor to go to Geoffery's blog and add Garren and his family to their prayer list along with our entire church as we continue to uphold the Janes in prayer or if you would like to pray or add the side button to your blog as a reminder, I would send big hugs of gratitude your way.
Happy Valentine's Day, friends!
Wishing you all much love,
~dee
10 comments:
Garren will be in my prayers today.
love these thoughts today....and have been in prayer for your church family and Garren's recovery.....so glad that there have been some positive steps forward...
xo
I shared Garren's story at my church, and the Janes family was added to our prayer list. We had a time of prayer for them yesterday.
Thank you to all 3 of you girls!! You made me smile with your kind comments and prayers! xo
loved all the sweet pics....
i have prayed and will continue to pray for Garren and for his family.
love michelle
Thanks, Michelle!! We appreciate so very much all of the prayers going up for Garren and his family. We want so badly to see him well again and his family smiling. xo
Another prayer for Garren, his family and friends xx
Thinking of you
Prayers Garren and his family
We come together for times such as these, and realize just how intertwined we really are.
You have really touched me with you words today Dee.....
love and light
Warm hugs and prayers to Garren and his family. It must be such a difficult time.
Hope you and your family had a warm Valentines!
Thank all of you for your prayers. I will let them know you all are supporting them in this time. xo
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