Say What? One of the writers of "I'll Walk" posting on Jaque's blog, no way......YES WAY! What a blessing it was to see. Little bitty Jaque Hall from Haworth OK touching lives.....each and every day. That poor ol' devil just does not know who he is dealing with. The ol' devil thinks that he can send bad things our way, but he forgets about the "Jaque" factor.
That ol' devil forgets that Chris, Jaque, and I are so blessed with our wonderful family and a huge group of friends. And we have proven that it is not just about pryaing for Jaque, it is about us all praying for one another. Do you all remember the waiting room in Texarkana, in all the confusion, I told someone (not sure who) to take pictures of the people there, because Jaque would not believe it. She would not believe us getting kicked out of the general waiting area in little Rock, on more than one occasion. And when we were last at Little Rock, I showed her the surgery waiting room that we filled with those that could make it up that Thursday, January 17 --- she was amazed.
We were at the McCurtain CO softball tourney last week. You know she is 3 x all tourney team -- and with me, she is it again this year. We were watching a team warm up, and she commented that they probably did not like her very well, because in a game last year, Jaque hit their pitcher with a screwball (on accident) and she was out for the rest of the game. I reminded her that they sent balloons and a little lion. And a wonderfully signed card. She just smiled.
As we strolled through the bal park, we were stopped by kids, and most every coach that was there. Jaque of course gave them a hug, and told them " I bet you are sure glad I am not out there!" She is so wrong. I know everyone in this county cannot wait until the day that Jaque blankets them with a shutout, no hitter.
Last night we were getting ready for bed, and she was feeling of her ribs. She was telling me which ones hurt, guess that is the broken ones still healing. She and I were talking, and I said God knows what he is doing. He is HEALING YOU OF YOUR WOUNDS. IN HIS TIME. That is true in all of our lives. We must imbrace all that makes up our everyday. We must Seize each day. Yes, that is easier said than done, I know. But I know that with parents like Chris and I have - we are fourtunate. Our mothers literally dropped their lives for a month - would have done more if we needed. And still found time to spend with us to help when we got home. And I have no doubt that if I called them today, they would be here as soon as they could. Prasie God for them, let us all not take for granted one day that they are here on earth with us. May each of you reading this say a prayer for them today.
Just keep Jaque in your thoughts as she tries to make it to the softball games, they are hot and it really is a long time in her chair. She needs your prayers. May she be touching the lives of those girls. No matter how much she pushed them, she cares for each and every one. She is the first one there if they are in trouble, and as I told the buckytown website, she is the last one textin' them to make sure they make it home on Friday night. I love you all, and as Jaque would say, "That's how I roll."
Cave Conquered!
Picture is worth 1000 words!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Schools coming!
Yes, it has been awhile. I have missed you all. Believe it or not, i can tell when you all are reading this blog, the power of prayer is great.
I guess everyone reading is feeling the back to school rush. In some kind of way, it affects us all. Our house is no different. Trying to get clothes, schedules, and routines down - that is difficult when summer is still here. It seems as though we have skipped a few months. I wrote August on a check the other day, and thought where has time went?
On to the important stuff. Jaque is doing well. She has been feeling great, and got to go to Lane's wedding shower last weekend. It was great to meet his friends, and be a part of the new life he is building. I know that they too are still praying. One said we are not just praying, we are praying for a complete recovery. We went for a pulmunary (lung) study, and are awaiting the results. The estimate that Jaque is around 5'8" now, still growing. She is still thin, but putting on weight gradually. She is wearing a size 5 (all you women can visualize her now!). She jokes that her shoes are actually lasting now, and she does not have to take them off in the house.
Funny those things that we worry about, and how they really do not mean a thing. I mean I would really just love to see Jaque run through my house with muddy shoes that are brand new. I cannot wait to see her get her brand new school jeans marked up with grass stains because she is playing football with the guys, again. And when she gets mud all in the floor board of my truck, I will do my best to just laugh about it.
So how do we keep the faith. Day in and day out, how do we, those that love and respect her, keep the faith. Simple. God tells us that we should give our children to him. 100%. We cannot teeter totter. So, I give her to him each morning, and thank him for her each night. She, and all our kids are such a blessing. And we must not forget to cast that ol' devil out. He is not welcome in this house.
And what about those doubters (you see in passing) that say we must resolve ourselves to what is here and now? Those that say..well she must be depressed? To embrace life in its current form is a must. No one (doctors) can say what the future holds for Jaque. Only God knows. But that can be true for all of us. Who of us does not have a bad day? Jaque's wonderful attitude is such a refreshing blessing. And still I am amazed at some of the things she tells me. Her bad days are short curfews and nights that she cannot go out with friends. She told me last night that she had to eat pasta, because it was the night before their first softball game for school. She just smiled so big when she said it, and said "that is what I always do mom." And we did. She knows, as I know, that she will walk again. We are not sure when...but she will.
So what say we to those doubters? Just pray that God will fill them with the HOPE and LOVE that we all have. Just tell them that each day on this earth is a gift. And tell them that when she walks, they too will feel the power of the LORD come over them. Like I always tell you guys, it is the JAQUE factor. Please pray that the lung study comes out well. And eat some PASTA!! Love ya'll.
I guess everyone reading is feeling the back to school rush. In some kind of way, it affects us all. Our house is no different. Trying to get clothes, schedules, and routines down - that is difficult when summer is still here. It seems as though we have skipped a few months. I wrote August on a check the other day, and thought where has time went?
On to the important stuff. Jaque is doing well. She has been feeling great, and got to go to Lane's wedding shower last weekend. It was great to meet his friends, and be a part of the new life he is building. I know that they too are still praying. One said we are not just praying, we are praying for a complete recovery. We went for a pulmunary (lung) study, and are awaiting the results. The estimate that Jaque is around 5'8" now, still growing. She is still thin, but putting on weight gradually. She is wearing a size 5 (all you women can visualize her now!). She jokes that her shoes are actually lasting now, and she does not have to take them off in the house.
Funny those things that we worry about, and how they really do not mean a thing. I mean I would really just love to see Jaque run through my house with muddy shoes that are brand new. I cannot wait to see her get her brand new school jeans marked up with grass stains because she is playing football with the guys, again. And when she gets mud all in the floor board of my truck, I will do my best to just laugh about it.
So how do we keep the faith. Day in and day out, how do we, those that love and respect her, keep the faith. Simple. God tells us that we should give our children to him. 100%. We cannot teeter totter. So, I give her to him each morning, and thank him for her each night. She, and all our kids are such a blessing. And we must not forget to cast that ol' devil out. He is not welcome in this house.
And what about those doubters (you see in passing) that say we must resolve ourselves to what is here and now? Those that say..well she must be depressed? To embrace life in its current form is a must. No one (doctors) can say what the future holds for Jaque. Only God knows. But that can be true for all of us. Who of us does not have a bad day? Jaque's wonderful attitude is such a refreshing blessing. And still I am amazed at some of the things she tells me. Her bad days are short curfews and nights that she cannot go out with friends. She told me last night that she had to eat pasta, because it was the night before their first softball game for school. She just smiled so big when she said it, and said "that is what I always do mom." And we did. She knows, as I know, that she will walk again. We are not sure when...but she will.
So what say we to those doubters? Just pray that God will fill them with the HOPE and LOVE that we all have. Just tell them that each day on this earth is a gift. And tell them that when she walks, they too will feel the power of the LORD come over them. Like I always tell you guys, it is the JAQUE factor. Please pray that the lung study comes out well. And eat some PASTA!! Love ya'll.
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