We are home tonight with Katy. We settled her into her bedroom after she roamed through the house room to room looking at everything familiar. Most of her conversations end with the words, “It’s so good to be home.” She has been sleeping soundly all afternoon and evening. I have an idea that sleep is needed most of all. Paul and I are feeling quiet and grateful. Today Paul took a break from yard work to stand at her bedroom door to watch her sleep. It is a gift to see her face relaxed and peaceful after the torment of pain has lifted.
We’re looking forward to worship tomorrow. Katy may try to go with us but is waiting to see how she feels. Sometimes during worship when the music is playing, Paul and I stand beside each other unable to sing. The worship song is in our hearts, but only tears roll down our faces and we are speechless before a Holy God. We have been on a journey with Him that has grown our faith, and changed our lives. He has sustained us for a year with the promises in His word, and the encouragement of family and friends. We are so grateful that He never left us when our faith was shaken.
Katy’s blog is a hard one to be following day by day. It is an emotional and mental roller coaster and will continue on that way because as of now there is no cure. But this blog isn’t so much about HPS or even the story of a girl who faces every day with faith and courage. It is an accounting of the faithfulness of our God who sees, and how He has been faithful to meet every need. We praise Him tonight for the marvelous work He has done in our hearts. That we should walk with Katy through such suffering and not be bitter angry people is evidence that God is keeping our hearts faithful until we are all home with Him. There we will roam from golden streets to His banquet table ending many conversations with the words, “It’s so good to be home!”
Comments:
June 29th, 2007 at 6:28 pm e
When I read this I shouted “Praise the Lord”, so that Jackie and John could hear it in the living room! What wonderful news! May Jesus be very near to all of you as you mark the hours and days off until Monday. I’m praying very much that Katy will be having a few good hours late Sunday, as Judy, Todd and I are anxious to see her when they bring me back. Love, Aunt Lil
June 29th, 2007 at 7:25 pm e
Praise God! We are rejoicing with you!!!
-David and Jennifer
June 30th, 2007 at 5:47 am e
Again and again, the Lord shows His faithfulness. Praise the name of the Lord. It seems there is a balance in life that we must find between taking action and trusting the Lord, not that you do one to the exclusion of the other. He clearly wants us to act AND He clearly wants us to trust Him. You have found that balance over and over and serve as an example of faith and action taken in faith. We are grateful to the Lord and for giving you the inspiration to know how to put your faith into action. For me, that is the hardest thing sometimes. How do I know what to do and when to do it? It comes through your writings so well, that the Lord has given you not only the faith to trust Him, but also the faith to take decisive action and what that should be. Praise Him forever and ever. Amen.
June 30th, 2007 at 11:41 am e
I’m so glad it came through!
I’d ask that you all pray for all the HPS’ers that need Remicade, ore some other treatment, and can’t get it at all. It breaks my heart to watch people not get the medical care that they need, and it happens a lot in our little HPS community. So often the difference is having family that can help advocate and that has the mental and emotional resources to work the system.
Insurance companies can be such a hassle, but I’m grateful I have insurance to start with! But, right now I honestly need an entire work day just to call on all the insurance claims I have right now that haven’t been paid as they should have been, or all the doctor’s offices that I need paperwork from etc. It’s a whole different world.
June 30th, 2007 at 7:54 pm e
Katy,
I’m home and I wish I had time to catch up on the past two weeks of your life. I’ll do my best to get caught up soon. Anyways, I’m praying for you–keep your head up! I’ll be praying for a peaceful, restful Sabbath for you and your family.
Love and prayers,
Jen
July 1st, 2007 at 2:43 pm e
Praise the Lord!!!! I am so glad that you are able to get this much needed treatment. I wish i could come down sometime and bring Isaac with me…:-) May the Lord continue to bless you…..on a fun note…i found a website that has STFBEye on DVD!!!!! All three seasons…..YAY……ttyl Love yas
July 2nd, 2007 at 9:12 am e
Praise God for answered prayer with the insurance company! And praise God for the family love that surrounds Katy. What a testimony of Christ’s love…..