I'm writing tonight with a very heavy heart. Baby Joe is my little one-My mother is his sponsor. I love this wee one with all of my heart. Many of you might remember that this is the little boy who had his foot healed last year at Camp. He was the little one who had a bone growing outside of his foot. We had surgery to remove the bone and 3 days later – he was dancing. He is so precious to me. We decided to take Joe to the clinic this morning during the afternoon of Camp. I just felt the Lord pressing me to take him today. Sitting in that waiting room waiting for our name to be called felt like death. I looked at the lifeless faces around me and then I looked at my wee one just smiling away – sitting in my lap playing with my hair. The doctor called our name and we went inside the room. They told me he was sick. The doctor talked a little bit about what the next step was and I can tell you that my mind was swimming. When we got back to camp, I sent Joe back to the boys and grabbed Weston and just cried and cried.
I know that Joe knows the Lord, and I know that they are doing some great things with treatment. But this is my baby, and I am so angry. He is 5 and he does not deserve this. My heart is just breaking. I know in my head that the Lord is in control – and I know in my heart – It is just getting the 2 to talk to one another. Please pray for complete healing for my baby. Our Lord is the Lord of miracles and I know that He can raise the dead and heal the sick. Just pray for a miracle for my baby Joe. I believe – I just pray that the Lord helps me with my unbelief.
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6 comments:
Rachael, There are now several churches praying for Joe, and you :). God is big enough.
Tim Boykin
Honey - i am so sorry for this news. I know you must feel so helpless right now and you must be questioning a lot of things. One thing you must hold onto right now is WHO GOD is. Jehovah Jireh - the Lord who provides, Jehovah Rophe - the Lord who Heals! Raise your hands in praise to the One who was and is and is to COME! i love you dearly and i can't wait to see you and your sweet baby Joe! - SC
You know we are doing all we can. The Lord is doing something big Rae Rae. Our families and church body our praying for baby Joe. The Lord's will WILL be done-- we will never give up on this little one!
Hey sister, I'm so sorry to hear that; I'll definitely be praying for Joe. Here's a verse that I've been reading and praying lately; it's about hope. Romans 15:13 = Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. I praise God that despite the darkness of this world, that He can fill us with His hope, joy, and peace. Isaiah 60:1-5 = Arise, shine; for your light has come,And the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For behold,darkness will cover the earth And deep darkness the peoples;But the LORD will rise upon you And His glory will appear upon you. Nations will come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising. Lift up your eyes round about and see;They all gather together, they come to you Your sons will come from afar, And your daughters will be carried in the arms. Then you will see and be radiant,And your heart will thrill and rejoice. I thank God that you are there with Joe sister. The Bible promises us that darkness is there, but praise God that He has sent you to the darkness to be the light that you are, even though you doubt that you are, but I know the brightness that you are bringing into Joe's life along with all of the other boys b/c you bring that light into mine as well as many others. Be encouraged sister, you have given Joe the greatest gift...Jesus and on top of that you've allowed the Lord to flow through you and use you as His hands and feet. Miss you and Love you!!
I am so sorry to hear about Joe. I know exactly how you feel, cuz one of my boys in Nigeria has HIV. He has been on ARV's for 2 years now and is doing really well. Also, check out my friend, Susan's, blog. She served in Nigeria too and has great stories about loving kids with HIV. notesfromnigeria.blogspot.com.
Praying strength for you and joy for Joe - may God keep giving you victory over the fear the enemy wants you to live in. Love you!
Erin
Rach, I just wanted you to know that our Sunday School class at East Paris is praying for healing for Joe. Remember Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Who would have thought that your broken arm could have reached doctors for the children? God is still in control and sometimes our immediate circumstances cause us to question this. I am praying that God turns this around to give him glory and to do mighty things through little Joe. I am so proud of you and all are you doing for these children you are truely showing them the heart of Jesus. May God continue to use you to be a light for him and protect these boys and your team. I love you and am so proud of all you are doing! Heather (Stone) Osborne
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