Guess what guys, we are strongly approaching a year. Can you believe that it has almost been a year? I cannot. I get overwhelmed in the thought of how you all literally dropped everything and rush to Jaque. We were a strong united front withstanding the devil. He realized that a Grandma, a Mimi, and a Mamaw were forces to strong to fold under pressue.
I know in the quiet of the nights, it was so hard to be strong, but you were. And papa's, aunts, uncles, cousins, great grandmas, friends, classmates, and teammates ----you were all so supportive.
Jaque's beauty indeeds shines through. The rays are filled with the love that you send her way, and the stories that you continue to pass on.
It has been a rough year for her class of 2009. They recently lost a young man to a gun shot accident. It was a horrible situation, and one that no one saw coming. Jaque said that the past year had made her strong. Jaque's mess-ups, her "sheer lucks", and mostly her faith in God has gotten her through. She told me that it is hard being the strong one in tough times. My comment was that she does not always have to be. She said, if i am not, who will? She is right, she is the chosen one. Each day, while still being a crazy teenager, she is realizing how awesome her circumstances really are, and how she is in control.
Each day she is looking a little healthier. We go to Little Rock on the 9th of January to speak with a specialized PT for Spinal injuries. People ask me if I am worried. I tell them that we are on God's schedule.
Last week someone entered my office. They were about in tears, realizing that the date was coming fast. I told them that it will be a happy day for me. It was the day that she showed God how hard she was willing to pitch, how fast she was willing to run, and most of all SHE SHOWED him that she was not a bench warmer, she was a starter. Praise God for her.
I also reminded them that perfection takes time. And with God on our side, it will be done.
For God will restore health unto Jaque and heal her of thy wounds. JER 30:17 Please say a prayer for her classmate Shon Tabor, 17, laid to rest on December 20, 2008. Pray for his family during this holiday season and pray for the Class of 2009.
Love you all - Merry Christmas. Carol
Cave Conquered!
Picture is worth 1000 words!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Christmas Time is Coming!!
Well, it has been a while since we have talked. Basketball season, deer season, grandma's ......we have been busy. I bet everyone reading this is feeling the Christmas time crunch.
Just wanted to tell you all we love you. Remember that when you feel like you are running out of time, time is all we have. We are so fortunate to be on this earth for a very short time, and if you are one of the lucky ones (like me) you are surrounded by beautiful people.
Jaque is doing great. She is the light in my life, and my reason for getting up every morning. She is growing so quickly. She is 5'8"+ now. Her attitude on life is wonderful, and she is learning that ALL things are possible. I have a lot of people ask me if she is walking yet. It use to make me sad, but more and more every day I realize that I smile now. I smile knowing that God is doing great works in her life and in her body. To think that he kept her here on this earth, that he spared her, that he chose her.....so that she has the opportunity to chose him...that is awesome.
We were in Merritt OK at a ballgame and a yound lady came up to her. She asked if she was "Jaque Hall" and she said yes. They talked for a while, and have text a little since, but Jaque saw that she had touched this young lady's life. Just now she is understand the impact that she has on our lives.
She has been going through some struggles. Mostly the expectations from her friends that are not mature enough to understand that she has no control over walking right now. They do not understand that our MAKER has the control. They do not have our MAKER in their lives. For this they will struggle. I try to tell Jaque that you can "bring a horse to water, but cannot make him drink." No matter how much she prays for someone, they have the choice. She must and is making hers, so pray for her journey. It is hard being young. But I tell her that she is the prettiest girl in the world, and Mr. Right is coming, she just has to be ready!
Just because you cannot immediately see the work, does not mean that God is not doing it. And kind of like with santa, if you believe - you will recieve. God says that if two or more gather.....well he better be ready because our line is long.
Please continue to pray Jer 30:17 for Jaque. And take time out to pray for yourself each day. God is listening, we just must see the signs he sends us.
Love you all and enjoy the new picts. JAX - cannot wait to meet you.
Just wanted to tell you all we love you. Remember that when you feel like you are running out of time, time is all we have. We are so fortunate to be on this earth for a very short time, and if you are one of the lucky ones (like me) you are surrounded by beautiful people.
Jaque is doing great. She is the light in my life, and my reason for getting up every morning. She is growing so quickly. She is 5'8"+ now. Her attitude on life is wonderful, and she is learning that ALL things are possible. I have a lot of people ask me if she is walking yet. It use to make me sad, but more and more every day I realize that I smile now. I smile knowing that God is doing great works in her life and in her body. To think that he kept her here on this earth, that he spared her, that he chose her.....so that she has the opportunity to chose him...that is awesome.
We were in Merritt OK at a ballgame and a yound lady came up to her. She asked if she was "Jaque Hall" and she said yes. They talked for a while, and have text a little since, but Jaque saw that she had touched this young lady's life. Just now she is understand the impact that she has on our lives.
She has been going through some struggles. Mostly the expectations from her friends that are not mature enough to understand that she has no control over walking right now. They do not understand that our MAKER has the control. They do not have our MAKER in their lives. For this they will struggle. I try to tell Jaque that you can "bring a horse to water, but cannot make him drink." No matter how much she prays for someone, they have the choice. She must and is making hers, so pray for her journey. It is hard being young. But I tell her that she is the prettiest girl in the world, and Mr. Right is coming, she just has to be ready!
Just because you cannot immediately see the work, does not mean that God is not doing it. And kind of like with santa, if you believe - you will recieve. God says that if two or more gather.....well he better be ready because our line is long.
Please continue to pray Jer 30:17 for Jaque. And take time out to pray for yourself each day. God is listening, we just must see the signs he sends us.
Love you all and enjoy the new picts. JAX - cannot wait to meet you.
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