Nicholas James (1:17): And the Heavens will rejoice....

Sunday, June 28, 2009

And the Heavens will rejoice....

This is what one of Megan's Sunday School teachers said today when she told them that she accepted Jesus into her heart. The Heavens are rejoicing becuase another one will enter the Kingdom. Yes, my baby girl accepted Jesus today. She looked at me during the service and said "Mommy, I am ready." And I knew. I knew this was the moment. Shockingly I did not lose it! I walked her out into the hallway where it was just the two of us and we prayed together. What a special moment!! I will never forget it.

Jesus said "Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such has these." Matthew 19:14

Thank you to our family, friends and especially Megan's sunday school teachers for planting the seeds in her and helping them to grow. Thank you for being a part of Megan's journey with our Lord. Thank you for loving her and teaching her about the love of Jesus Christ so that this day would happen. Thank you for crying those happy tears today when she went to you and proudly proclaimed "Guess what I did today." Please pray for her as she continues to grow and learn about His love.

Megs, I love you so much. My little girl. The little girl I never knew I wanted and needed. I thought I wanted all boys until I saw your sweet little face and instantly fell in love. I am so honored and blessed that I could be a part of today. I cannot wait to see where the Lord leads you and to see the beautiful woman you will become. I love you Megs and am so proud of you.

1 comment:

Kathy White said...: This made me cry. Give Megan a hug and a kiss for me.; July 6, 2009 at 5:55 PM

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The Broken Gift

In August of 2008, I felt led to begin writing a book about our journey with Nicholas. The purpose of the book was to be twofold: First, I felt a strong sense to intimately share with others our journey of faith. It was my desire that people who were facing tremendous “life storms” as I call them, to see that God is faithful in all circumstances. Secondly, and much more selfishly, I wanted to present Lisa with the ultimate gift, a book about her son.

I began praying that God would open the doors if that were to be His will. I shared this with only one person, Chris Lewis, and asked him to be in prayer with me. Before I gave God the chance to answer me, I had already begun writing. Five months later, I had written six full chapters. During the process, I would occasionally email Chris a copy for his input. Unfortunately, he was a bit too encouraging, and the process continued.

Chapters six and seven began to slow me down. I was beginning to feel that my writing had become more about me than anything else. Additionally, I was becoming concerned that the book was taking on the form of a journal. I knew from research that journal style books were not welcome in the tough world of book publishing.

Chris had a friend in publishing who agreed to read my manuscript and give me advice. His advice stopped me cold in my tracks. It was just as I had suspected, the manuscript was too much of a journal. Strangely though, I was relieved. I had become increasingly frustrated during my writing sessions and now I could just stop. No more writing.

A short time later, I decided that I would share with Lisa the fruits of my secret, double life as an author. I printed the manuscript off in its entirety and gave it to her to read. I had dreamed of presenting her with a paperback book with a picture of her son on it, but this would have to do.

Fast forward to today. The original intent of the book has not changed. I want people to see Jesus when they see our family. I want people to know there is hope. I want people to understand that God is bigger than our circumstances and brings us through them for a reason.

With that in mind, I decided that Nicholas’ blogsite is a great way to still get my “journal” out there, into the hands of people who may be touched by our story. Each week I will add a new chapter.

To read The Broken Gift, click on the chapters below.

Chapter 1 Code Blue
Chapter 2 Back to the Beginning
Chapter 3 New Relationships
Chapter 4 The Arrival
Chapter 5 Life Goes On
Chapter 6 Surgery