December 11, 2009
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{update}
Gramps came through surgery brilliantly. His heart is beating strong.
The night was rough though… he stopped breathing twice.
But this morning things look good -
and he’s even responding with a move of his hand to questions asked.Thank you so, so much for all the prayers…
I told my Grams that people were praying all over the world and she said,
“Well you tell them I’m so grateful. I can feel it. And please keep it up!”Remember how I said that every artery was blocked… and one 70%?
Well, the doctor said once they were operating they discovered a very tiny artery -
“nearly hidden,” were his words – way back in the heart….
It was working 100% and probably, “the very reason he’s alive.”Thank you little hidden artery doing your job, pumping away. : )
It reminded me when things look bleak, without hope…
GOD SEES what is hidden to us, and sends help through sometimes small and seemingly unimportant ways {life lines} to save us and keep us going!“In my despair I cried unto Him, and the Lord heard me.. and answered me.”
Last night when I called Grams to check on her she answered the phone, and said-
“Hey, baby girl… we’ve still got him!”That made me cry…
tears of joy. tears of praise.“We’ve still got him!”
love those words. : )“If we have seen the miraculous workings of God in some marvelous case of healing or some extraordinary providential deliverance, I am sure the thing that has impressed us most has been the quietness with which it was all done, the absence of everything spectacular and sensational, and the utter sense of nothingness which came to us as we stood in the presence of this mighty God and felt how easy it was for Him to do it all without the faintest effort on His part or the slightest help on ours.”
hope to post some of other life going on around here soon. there’s been so much happening….
Recitals for piano and ballet
Decorating with spray paint
Killing deer (though not by us)
And little children crying while Shayne and I tried to sing..
hmm.. yes, well… we might not post about that come to think of it! ; )hope your Friday is a great one.
Love~
Comments (37)
So sweet, Amber, your grandparents love you and your prayers have helped pull him through his surgery. I pray that you contiue to be a bright encourager to them, as I know you will be!
I like your PEACE photo.
I’m wonderful why little children were crying while you and your hubby were singing?!?
Glad to hear the good report. May the Lord heal him completely.
That is excellent to hear! Know that you and of course him are continuing to be in all your readers’ thoughts
That’s wonderful! So happy for your family!
Been thinking about him all day… glad he’s doing alright. Will pray for a quick recovery.
Amber, I don’t know how I missed the previous blog, but I will start praying now, for his continued healing and a blessed anniversary
So glad your grandfather is doing well. I too like your “peace” photo. Keep the focus…sounds like you are busy with all your activities.
Glad he’s hanging in there! the decorating with spray paint sounds fun! can’t wait to hear about it!
Good news indeed! Your little artery analogy made me think that it’s not just what God see’s hidden “to” us but also what is hidden “in” us. Once we’ve accepted His grace through surrendering to Jesus Christ, that no matter how badly we fail and think there is nothing in us that is any good…there is something good and vital…that powerful lifeline (to Him) that has been sealed (and cannot be blocked by all our missteps) unto the day of redemption.
I’m so happy for you Amber and all the family that you’ve still got Grandpa! Peace be with you~Dawne
I’m so glad to hear the good news! Praise the Lord! I’m thankful, as I know you are too, for a Godly grandparents!
Ok, you’ve got my curiousity about the spray paint
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Praise God for your grandfather!!! Our family has been praying, tell your grandma we will continue to do so!!!
I like your peace ornament, and I think you should post why your children were crying, you’ve got me curious now!!! Have a good Friday! =)
Praise the Lord!
OK, now I am all teary eyed…reading “Hey,baby girl…we’ve still got him!” What a brave, sweet Grandma. So happy your grandfather is through and recovering. So neat to read about that hidden artery. I will pray for his recovery.
I’m afraid that now you have all our attention, you are committed to tell about the singing thing!
He’ll continue to be in my prayers – just prayed for him again before my dinner!
Is that a picture of YOUR tree (meaning, you are getting around to taking care of your OWN house!)?????
Wonderful news! We’ve been praying over here.
I’m curious to hear about the things you listed at the end-
That’s great to hear! So happy for you all! Of course there will be continued prayers from your State….opposite side of town! Stay strong!
And of course I agree with the individuals above…..now that you’ve written things, you have to elaborate on them!!!!
That’s good news! Trusting he will have a quick and complete recovery.
so glad to hear your Grandpa came through surgery and is recovering!
love your blog header…tooooo cute!
Hi Amber, I light a candle for your grandfather, and for your dear grandmother too.It makes us sad to watch how very old people have to go through these hard medical procedures, but they will when willing to survive. You be strong now…like you can, my dear friend.
Godeliva
“If we have seen the miraculous workings of God in some marvelous case of healing or some extraordinary providential deliverance, I am sure the thing that has impressed us most has been the quietness with which it was all done, the absence of everything spectacular and sensational, and the utter sense of nothingness which came to us as we stood in the presence of this mighty God and felt how easy it was for Him to do it all without the faintest effort on His part or the slightest help on ours.”
This is how I’ve felt lately….. and it does inspire a sense of awe and wonder. It is God who does the work! Sooooooo very happy that He did that work for your Grampa!
Love you, Friend!!!
~Beth
Yay for modern medicine and the Great Physican! Here’s another xanga site you might enjoy, you gals remind me a lot of each other….www.xanga.com/down_onthefarm
Praise God. Yes… You still have him! God is good! Praise His name! xxxooo ~Amelia
Wonderful news about your grandfather.
so so glad.~
Praise God he pulled through and sounds like he is doing great!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very good news!!! Thank You, Jesus!!!
Praise God your Grandpa is doing well!!
I am so glad to hear about your grandpa!!!
A huge sigh of relief from me! I was so earnestly praying and hoping for a good surgery! That little artery shows, too how much power and deliberate action God puts in the deepest parts of our bodies. What an amazing Creator! Much love, GAil
I came by to say hello and how I thought of you and why, when I was sitting in church on Sunday…
But now I am totally sidetracked by Suzyquekau‘s comment above and I am just laughing here!
Is that too funny or what?
Both, maybe.
Funny and the or what.
lol!
Let’s talk about what the or what is
I met Sue a couple of years ago at a xanga picnic in the area ( In The Area meaning that there was only one crazy person who drove 3 hours one way to be there while everyone else lived within minutes of each other…now who could that be??? ) Sue is a great person with a totally enjoyable, dry and quirky sense of humor. So glad that she knows Amber too!
oops. got sidetracked and now I am running out of time.
be back.
@Suzyquekau -
funny you mentioned that~ i happen to LOVE that downonthefarm gal!!!
@down_onthefarm -
you.just.make.me.smile.
thanks for the message. just got done answering.
We are so delicately and uniquely formed……and to think that our GOD who is the author of details formed that tiny artery that may have seemed so insignificant to be a LIFEsaver to your precious grandfather. Praise Him! We are definitely in His hands, all the time.
@Hutch5 - Now you have to let me in on how you guys know each other! Did you meet on xanga like Cindy and I did, or did you know each other some other way? My curiosity is KILLING me! =)))
@Suzyquekau -
through xanga… but she’s someone I feel I’ve known my whole life.
maybe I have in essence since we’re so much alike. 