Pray for Patience

What a roller coaster week.

In dealing with the fact that last week one of Jaque's friends backed into her chair (SHE WAS NOT IN IT), it has been emotional for me to say the least.

As you all know, I take my job seriously, and expect those in similar settings to do the same. I was very upset last night in dealing with the insurance co of the boy -- and about to blow a gasket.

Then Jaque got home and had a rough night. One of few since we have been home. Softball is something she misses dearly. It was her life. It was her release, and it was her world. I guess this, and other things had piled on her. She was upset.

I reminded her of the day that she almost died, for the second time - what had happened. Chris was in her room with her....and he and the doctors came and found me. They said that if she did not improve, she would be on life support. We got on our cell's and called everyone to the hospital. Grandma's and Papa's, Uncles and Aunts, Cousins, friends - everyone came. As they came - they called our extended families, churches, friends, and I am sure even foes. They all started praying.

We went in with Jaque, TWO by TWO and laid our hands on her and prayed. Everyone got mad at Prissy cause she prayed so long (God love her). Each group patiently waited for their turn, and lined up again as soon as they came out. It was before visiting hours actually started, but the guards and the nursing crew knew that Jaque loved breaking the rules. They knew her life depended on it.

Our church family, as I am sure others, skipped the service and started with prayer for her. I could see the Oxygen monitor go up number by number, and could just feel the prayer around her. My point is that I told her she did not have to handle this alone.

She must keep leaning on the ones that love her. If nothing else, call and say Grandma - I don't want to get into details, but pray for me and I love you. I told her that we are all here for her. And that some point in all our lives, we just need someone to listen.

I read a scripture that she has had taped on the bathroom mirror since long before her accident. It was explaining that when you do what you can, God will do the rest.

She may be in that chair for the rest of her earthly life, but she must believe that God is not done with her. I believe it with all my heart. When God speaks to me, he says "Keep her ready, and keep her growing closer to me."

Then I told her that if we could go mudding right now, would she feel better. She just smile and told me that she was going to tell Payton that she had her couseling session for the day. I think she meant it as a compliment.

See guys, the devil is trying to get to her. She will get her leg braces on Friday. She will get a little more of the "Glory that God has in store for her." When something good is happening in your life, and the devil smells your victory approaching....he tries to step into the batters box and hit a homer.

But what he forgets is the amount of people that this little ol' #8 pitcher has in her stands. He forgets that she is the strike out queen with the ERA of .47. He is underestimating that her curve ball is just practically UN HIT ABLE!!!! And as soon as he is ready for the 65 mph fastball, she is going to change it up and strike him out. What that devil should be afraid of is when she gets ready to step in the batters box.

She really amazes me daily with her beauty and her attitude. I think that college approaching quickly, the messed up chair... it just weighs heavy on her heart. I told her that not even taking into account her chair, life would be very stressful right now. I told her how proud I was of her for how wonderful she has turned out.

I thanked her for not being as much trouble as her daddy was at this age. She laughed and then we agreed they are just alike.

Please keep her in your prayers as school quickly approaches. Also, please confess to God today that "He will restore health unto Jaque and heal her of thy wounds." Jer 30:17. Prissy receive this scripture from the Lord himself. It has been with us throughout and remains as strong.

Thank you all for keeping up with Jaque. Hope that Life is treating you well. And remember, as I often have to remind myself, we must give our worries to God. We must leave them in his control, and his WILL will be done.

Love you all, Carol.