I SAW A SHOW WITH THE MOST AWESOME MAN.26 YEAR OLD NICK VUJICIC.
HIS WEB SITE IS: http://www.lifewithoutlimbs.org/
IF YOU ARE EVER FEELING DOWN AND HOPELESS AND FEEL GOD
HAS DESERTED YOU AND YOU HAVE NO PURPOSE IN LIFE, DROP BY
NICK'S WEBSITE AND READ HIS TESTIMONY.
HE IS THE SON OF A PREACHER AND HIS PARENTS MOURNED AND
GRIEVED THE DAY HE WAS BORN. THEY, INCLUDING THE DOCTORS, FELT
THEIR NEW BORN BABY WAS FRAGILE AND MIGHT NOT LIVE VERY LONG.
WRONG!!!!!
HE WAS A HEALTHY BABY BOY WITHOUT LIMBS AND WHAT HE SAID IS
A CHICKEN BONE THAT HE USES AS A FOOT.
FACED WITH COUNTLESS CHALLENGES AND OBSTACLES, HE NOW HAS
FOUND HIS PURPOSE THROUGH JESUS CHRIST AND HAS TRAVELED TO
OVER 19 NATIONS SHARING HIS TESTIMONY.
I ALWAYS UPSET SOME PEOPLE WHEN I SAY THAT OUR PURPOSE IS TO
BRING GLORY TO OUR HEAVENLY FATHER, WINNING SOULS FOR THE
KINGDOM.
NICK FOUND HIS PURPOSE AT THE AGE OF 12 YEARS OLD, WHEN HE
GAVE HIS HEART TO JESUS AND ALL THE REJECTION HE FELT FROM
BEING BULLIED BY HIS PEERS WAS EXCHANGED FOR THE PEACE OF GOD.
HOW AMAZING TO EXPERIENCE GOD'S PERFECT PEACE IN ANY SITUATION.
"CONSIDER IT PURE JOY, MY BROTHERS, WHENEVER YOU FACE TRIALS
OF MANY KINDS."
~JAMES 1:2
CONSIDER IT PURE JOY......THE JOY OF THE LORD IS OUR STRENGTH...A MERRY
HEART DOETH GOOD LIKE A MEDICINE....JOY...JOY
IF THE devil CAN steal YOUR JOY he HAS ROBBED YOU OF AN ESSENTIAL
NUTRIENT THAT KEEPS YOUR HEART BEATING. THE devil COMES TO
STEAL, KILL, AND DESTROY YOUR MARRIAGE...YOUR DREAMS...YOUR HOPE...
YOUR CHILDREN...YOUR HOME...YOU NAME IT AND he WILL ROB YOU OF IT.
EVERYONE WANTS TO BLAME GOD...IT IS HIS FAULT...IT IS NOT GOD'S FAULT.
IT IS APPOINTED ONCE THAT WE WILL "ALL" DIE...EVERY HAIR ON OUR
HEAD IS NUMBERED.
JESUS IS THE SAME AS HE WAS YESTERDAY AND WILL BE TOMORROW.
HE WILL NEVER LEAVE US OR FORSAKE US.
"HOW PRECIOUS TO ME ARE YOUR THOUGHTS, O GOD! HOW VAST IS THE
SUM OF THEM! WERE I TO COUNT THEM, THEY WOULD OUTNUMBER
THE GRAINS OF SAND!"
~PSALM 139: 17-18
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I THINK THAT OUR TRIALS, OUR HURTS, OUR GRIEF.......ALL UNITE TO MAKE US
STRONGER AND MORE DEPENDENT ON THE LORD... TO DESIRE THE PRESENCE OF
THE HOLY SPIRIT AND STRIVE TO BE MORE LIKE JESUS
THAN WE EVER DID BEFORE.............AND THAT IS OUR PURPOSE...
TO BE AN INSPIRATION TO OTHERS...
TO ENCOURAGE OTHERS WHEN THEIR TIME COMES TO WALK THAT ROMAN
ROAD THAT JESUS WALKED. THE ROMAN ROAD THAT JESUS CARRIED
ME DOWN WHEN I THOUGHT I COULD NOT MAKE IT ANOTHER STEP.
JESUS...JESUS...I LOVE YOU SO
THANK YOU LORD FOR BEING THERE
WHEN MY HEART COULD NOT UTTER A SOUND
JESUS...JESUS...I LOVE YOU SO
THANK YOU LORD FOR HELPING ME REMEMBER
IT IS IN YOU LORD, MY PEACE AND SALVATION IS FOUND
JESUS...JESUS...I LOVE YOU SO
WHATEVER YOUR TRADEGY WAS/IS WILL BECOME VICTORY WHEN YOU REACH
OUT TO HELP SOMEONE ELSE.
JESUS WAS ALWAYS BUSY, DOING THE WORK OF HIS FATHER.
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AN UPDATE ON AMY........
LAST NIGHT WAS VERY STRANGE....A DEAR FRIEND SUGGESTED I SING ON
THE WINGS OF A SNOW WHITE DOVE TO AMY AND SO I DID.
SHE BEGAN TO LAUGH AND LAUGH....THEN I LAUGHED AND TOLD HER,
"SHE LOOKED LIKE THE CAT THAT ATE THE CANARY". HER EYES WERE NOT
WITH ME AND SHE KEPT TRYING TO SCOOT OUT THE FOOT OF THE BED.....
BUT SHE CONTINUED TO LAUGH LIKE SHE HAD A SECRET.
IF A STRANGER WOULD HAVE COME IN THEY WOULD HAVE THOUGHT WE
WERE DRUNK....AMY AND I DO NOT DRINK.....WE WERE DRUNK IN THE JOY
OF THE HOLY GHOST.
THIS MORNING SHE IS VERY GUARDED.....I HAVE HAD TO SUCTION HER
TRACH VERY FREQUENTLY. SHE IS ANXIOUS...SHE PATS MY ARM AND SHE
IS VERY ASHEN. I TOLD HER WHAT DAY IT WAS AND SHE GAVE A
LOOK OF SURPRISE. IT IS EASY TO LOOSE TRACT WHEN YOU ARE NOT
OUT AND ABOUT.
SHE IS SO THIN.
MY SISTER JUST CALLED AND THEY FOUND AMY A DOROTHY OUTFIT FOR
HALLOWEEN....A CHILD'S SIZE 8-10. SHE IS JUST A LITTLE
SKELETON IN BODY.
I HAVE FOUND PEACE....GOD'S PEACE AND IT WILL ALL BE OKAY BECAUSE
I TRUST GOD AS MUCH AS I EVER HAVE. I CANNOT IMAGINE A LIFE
WITHOUT MY BELOVED AMY BUT SHE WILL FLY HOME FREE WHEN GOD
CALLS HER AND NOT A MINUTE BEFORE THEN........UNTIL THEN, WE WILL
ENJOY EVERY SECOND BOTH SAD AND HAPPY....AT LEAST AMY'S DOROTHY
COSTUME WILL HANG WHERE SHE CAN SEE IT AND IT WILL BE A SYMBOL
THAT WE ARE STILL FIGHTING WITH HER FOR A MIRACLE.
ANGEL HUGS
LOVE
Debbie
MY SISTER AND MOTHER BROUGHT AMY HER COSTUME. I PUT THE
DOROTHY WIG ON HER AND WE LAYED THE DRESS ACROSS HER, HIDING
HER TRACH AND MASS. FOR JUST A MOMENT ALL WAS RIGHT WITH THE WORLD.
AMY DREW HER LEGS UP AND TOOK HER SHOES OFF AND CLICKED THE
HEELS TOGETHER THREE TIMES....YOU COULD SEE HER LITTLE MOUTH
MOVING 3 TIMES AS SHE COUNTED...............AND SHERRY SAID,
"THAT'S RIGHT AMY, THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME."
WE ALL LAUGHED, INCLUDING LEILA, THAT THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR
THAT AMY IS READY FOR HALLOWEEN BEFORE ANY ONE ELSE.
THANK YOU SWEET SHERRY AND MOTHER. YOU BROUGHT SUCH JOY
TO AMY AND ME.
Dear Debbie,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful inspiraton that young man is. I will visit his site.
It was so nice to hear about Amy laughing and being in the spirit. Even in our darkest hour the Lord gives us hope and joy! I can just picture Amy with her Dorothy wig on and the dress draped over her. Please give her a hug from me. Blessings, Loretta
Debbie, I am looking forward to checking out Nick's website.
ReplyDeleteContinuing to pray for you and Amy.
♥Heidi
Dear Debbie, I'm gonna check out his website, what an inspiration of a man!!!! Thanks for updating us all on Amy, that's wonderful she got the costume and got to enjoy it for a little while. I'm still praying for that miracle too, I won't stop, ((BIG HUGS)) to all of you and dear Sherry too!
ReplyDeleteDearest Debbie, how wonderful that you and Amy can find something to laugh about. What a strong fighter she is - to think that she clicked her heals 3 times when she got the costume and that she was able to laugh and smile with all she is going through! I'm amazed at her strength and determination! I'm sure that the man with no limbs was brought into your life, because God knew you needed to "know" that man, and He knew that you could provide more inspiration for yourself, Amy, and others by seeing that man on television. With love, laurie
ReplyDeleteI love Nick. I watch him often.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post Debbie. Thank you for sharing.
Hugs and blessings to all!
Oh, Debbie! You are awesome in your faith and love of God.
ReplyDeleteI think of you often. I sent Amy a card the other day with a great big smily face on the envelope, and I think I might have put one inside, too.
Thinking of you and sending you love...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Oh Debbie, I love that Amy has the Dorothy costume and that she was happy. What a precious gift and moment for you. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteDebbieGirl~
ReplyDeleteI just must say this...
I know in my heart it is the peace and joy of the Lord that keeps you pressing on. No mother would be able to watch the decline of her precious daughter with such grace without the presence of the Holy Spirit by her side. You are a testament to the love and passion you have for your Lord.
When I was 8 years old my Momma's youngest sister lost a baby boy due to crib death. No explanation...just a lot of questions and profound loss. With my daddy being a preacher man and all he opted to take all of us children to the service honoring Davey's life. I don't remember much about it except that I wasn't one bit afraid. Everyone was singing the song "Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam". Have you ever heard it? Whenever I hear the melody these days (it is rare) I am instantly taken back to 1968 and my heart becomes full again with thoughts and memories of a little cousin I barely knew. Still...I can't help but ask God "Why the loss of such a tiny baby? What was the purpose?" All these years later I still don't know for sure.
I think of your Amy as a Sunbeam for Jesus. Someone whose life shines bright through the darkness and the dimming light. Like Davey, only God knows the purpose of her suffering and I pray every single day that He will be glorified because of Amy's journey. I also pray that WHATEVER the life lesson we are to glean from Amy's existence will wash over us with such passion that everyone will notice the change in our very lives...
Know that every single day I lift you up to the Savior of the world.
Loving you and praying for God's mercy to shower upon you this very moment.
Love, Rebecca
Debbie, that was so heart felt and beautiful my friend. We out here in blog world continue to pray for Amy and for your family. Amy will go home when the time is right, not before. Her heart will continue to shine in your lives and bring you great joy in the memories you have. Until that time, continue to do what you are doing, singing, laughing, loving and hopeing. We are all here, Char
ReplyDeleteYou said you found peace... that is the ultimate. I am so relieved for you. It's so much easier to function when you can feel the love through the pain. love and hugs to you and your family!!! I don't think any of us have ever left God's hands.
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by to say Hi. I still hope/pray for a miracle for Amy. I love to hear that she is going to be Dorothy for Halloween, those Ruby Red slippers are so magical! As I read your post I felt the spirit strongly it is such a comfort hear your testimony of God. I will continue to pray for Amy, you & your family.
ReplyDeleteRebecca- I know that song, my church (The LDS church) teaches it in 'Primary' (Sunday School) to the young children. It is an easy song to remember & sing, it seems like ALL the kids enjoy singing it too, I know my kids do.
Hello, Debbie,
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of your love, courage and strength. I have been following along with the journey you and your family are taking. I have only been blogging about four months. But, I have been praying for you all ever since I knew about Amy. I continue to pray. Sending love and prayers your way. Vicki
Debbie, my special one ~ Again, the tears flow for you all. I miss hearing from you but I know that you are resting & busy.
ReplyDeleteYour pain is so alive in me, from my experience of loss of my son ... you are so strong. God has given you a special blessing & strength to carry thru this journey.
Know that you are prayed for & in constant thought every single day ... love you.
Yes, this young man, Nick V., is a true inspiration & very gifted & blessed ... we have seen him several times. He amazes us every time we see him ... There is no such thing as a disability, read my post of yesterday.
I am so glad that Sherry & Mother found the costume for Amy. I am sure it brought great joy to each of you. Sherry & Mother have been such a support for you all, Debbie, I am grateful they are there with you.
Hugs of love, TTFN ~ Marydon
I am glad Amy is fighting to stay in life and get that miracle. I back her 100% and just wish I could help her fight. Instead, she helps me, she helps everyone who meets her, who knows her, and who hears about her path and her fight to live and beat cancer and serve God. She's a fighter from the get-go.
ReplyDeleteI can't hardly type because of crying. The story of the Dorothy costume. There is a message in there. There is also a fierce joy in her fight, to see someone with her will to live, her acceptance of pain and trials, and it is all mixed up with terrible, terrible, terrible sadness at this ordeal, it is every bit as complex as the stories in the Bible, and many lessons can be drawn from Amy's story just as they can be from the stories in the Bible, and God and Amy are writing a story NOW, in modern times, to inspire, lift, guide, and ennoble all who come across it. But I still want Amy here with us, don't want her to go home yet.
Sing on Debbie, that you have found that mystery is in itself a miracle. To have that place and to reviel it to all others around you. You r lives comfort thowe with that same comfort with which you are being comforted with.
ReplyDeleteKeep the shoes on the bed or on her if she likes.
I am also eternally grateful they gifted her the costume. My mother in law had made one for Dove I was about to send it but thought it would be way too small at a size 6. It is a thrill to see that it was provided her.
Debbie you see what few have open eyes to see. YOur view being expressed to others will open many eyes to the comfort that is so sought after.
We stand with you for our intercessions each day several times over are here with you and for you.
See if you can down load the movie or if sound tracks can be down loaded .
It is often in the art and mastery of film and theater that we identify with our emote like nothing else can cause.
Thank you so much for sharing the site of the young man.
ReplyDeleteRemember one thing, you have dozens, if not hundreds, of people right there in the room with you and Amy. All of us are holding both of you up to the Lord in prayer.
I have heard and seen many amazing things come from singing in the end of one's life journey!!!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome to be drunk in the spirit,there is no other feeling like that! Debbie you and Amy inspire me in so many ways.And I know for sure there are many.many others!!Just the fight alone that Amy show's us.And you still find the time to reach out and pray and ask for prayer for others! WOW! You an amazing woman! And glory be to "GOD" I know,but he will honor your works as well! As always you and Amy and all your family are in my prayers!! Have a "BLESSED" week!!
Natalie,
Glad to hear Amy has her costume and is ready for halloween. All of your moments are special - but so glad that you all laughed together. Laughter is good medicine for the soul. I will be checking back during my vacation next week. Hope you have a blessed evening Debbie and "peace" to you.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, I cannot believe that child had the strength to laugh when you sang to her, what a blessing and what a spirit she has! That in itself, is a miracle! God Love Her and you and your precious supporting family. Hugs to you all and love from Bill and Kerrie. We pray for Amy every eve at Grace. ♥
ReplyDeleteSending you all my prayers and love. The only thing we really have is our faith and trust in God - and it is all we need.
ReplyDeleteDebbie I am soo happy that you have found that peace that can only come from Him. Your heart is so full of Him it just spills out all around you. What an inspiration you are. I am soo glad that Sherry found that costume for you. YAY!! You have had sooo many special moments with your beloved daughter and I am soo happy for you for that. I continue to pray constantly for you, and I won't stop. That young man is such an inspiration. I am going to go check out his blog now. Blessings to you, much love, Debbie
ReplyDeleteHe sounds like an amazing man and I am sure he is. What he has gone through was difficult but amazing and inspirational.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, you singing to Amy and both of you happy at that moment is very precious. Amidst all that has happened it's nice to see you happy. I've said this already and will continue on saying that I admire the both of you. The strength and faith always burning brightly.
Mizpah!
Li
Dear Debbie,
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord for His peace that fills you; especially now when you need it most! Whenever I can't sleep, I think of you and Amy and I pray for all of you. Last night was an example! God is so good! Even in the midst of your trial, you are encouraging others.
I know Nick's story and it is such a powerful testimony to everyone. God has His angels everywhere! Have a beautiful weekend.
Blessings and hugs,
Sandi
We continue to pray you Amy and all your family. What a testimony to the Lord's staying power in the midst of such a sorrowful and painful time. I thought it so wonderful how God puts laughter in our lives- even in these hard times that you are going through. God bless you all
ReplyDeleteblessings
mary
Thinking about you and praying for your sweet hearts all night and this day as well.
ReplyDeleteYou are loved.
I read something once - it was a Ziggy cartoon.
ReplyDeleteHow is it our joyous of joys can also be our saddest of sads?
Prayers to you guys.
Bonjour! Thank you for your lovely comments and for following my blog. Please feel free to take a copy of the flower photo you liked. If you'd like an actual print just let me know and I can send it to you by email or post, no problem.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is a true inspiration, and I will add your beautiful daughter and your family to my prayer list. Life can be hard to understand at times but the one thing we do know beyond a shadow of a doubt is that as long as we know the Lord we will spend eternity with Him and be reunited with those we love.
The joy of the Lord is your strength.
What an inspiring story of that young man. I will check out his website. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing you and Amy are to others! Clearly, God has you in the palm of His hand!
And what an appropriate costume -- Dorothy. Of course, I, along with some many others, are praying for a miracle.
Oh, Debbie...you and Amy have touched so many lives so far away. I saw the young man's video yesterday and I sobbed. I hope and pray for the best for your family.
ReplyDeleteloving you
ReplyDeletepeace in the valley...for this I pray.
Nick's story is amazing. There is so much to be learned from it.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad Amy got to see her Dorothy costume early.
Thank you for the sweet reply. Your faith is so strong and lifts so many.
Hugs,
Dawn
Debbie, just wanted you and Amy to know that you've been on my heart and in my prayers, particularly the last few hours.
ReplyDeleteOh Debbie, I hold my breath whenever I come to your blog -- you break my heart, you inspire me, you touch my soul, you and your precious girl Amy. My prayers and thoughts fly to you frequently, and I wish for the peace that passes all understanding to be yours.
ReplyDeleteBless you and Amy and Sherry for lifting so many of us with your courage and your faith.
Cass
Praying for you...
ReplyDeleteRene'
Debbie,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations....
you are the winner of my painted pumpkins!
Email me your address so I can send them off to live at your house!
Hugz,
Dolly
mycherryheart.blogspot.com
Loving you
ReplyDeleteI am in tears, Debbie ... all my love forever, Marydon
ReplyDeleteJ ~ Jesus
O ~ Others
Y ~ Yourself
Praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog, and I'm truly sorry about the loss of your daughter. Your faith is inspiring. This young man you're writing about is the nephew of an old friend of mine. She has told me wonderful stories about him. For you to blog about him in the midst of what you've been through is such a testimony. I'll be praying for your family.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Marcia