Success!

A successful Glenn surgery for David!

All praise and glory to God!

Praying

Let us all take a moment and pray for a successful surgery for David tomorrow. God will hear our prayers, as He did in David's very critical days previously.

I will not be posting pictures, but if you feel inclined to "rally" and keep your thoughts on this precious baby boy tomorrow, feel free to don your blue!

Of course, check CaringBridge for all updates, as Jennifer and Justin are always so timely and gracious with detailed accounts of the day.

Thank you to all of you who either participated in the Blue for David Monday pictures, attended the benefit dinner, or simply and most importantly, prayed for sweet David. When I started this blog, I told Jennifer I'd keep it up until David left the hospital and went home. Of course, that time is now and while I enjoyed seeing the encouragement from all of you, I am overjoyed that we have had our last Monday installment. We are all aware that David has his second official heart operation in the near future and perhaps we can all do another round of blue pictures depending on the timing of the procedure. But for now, I am signing off and thanking our one true Savior, Jesus Christ, for the miracle of life and healing for David Matthew!

The Last Blue for David Monday!

I Will Praise You In This Storm

I have added a song to David's blog. His life journey, through its many twists and turns, continues to be fragile. Anticipation of Monday and the tests David will be going through marks another "stormy" time. My heart is heavy as it goes through the many ups and downs -- as I know yours does as well -- it was this song that could articulate better than I, the unchanging and unfailing faith that Justin and Jennifer demonstrate. But, it is also a recognition of the undeniable fact that this is the most difficult and painful trial imaginable that they are enduring.

Please take a moment to read the lyrics and listen to the song playing. Friends, it is still raining. But, let us all lift our hands ---- for He is who He is --- and we will praise Him in this storm.


I Will Praise You In This Storm by Casting Crowns

I was sure by now
That You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away

Chorus:
I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry
You raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You

I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The maker of heaven and earth
© 2005 Reunion

David's Benefit

David's Benefit was an amazing success! Thank you to everyone who came! You truly were a part of something special. Justin and Jennifer are extremely grateful, appreciative and just simply blown away! They said they don't even have the words to come close to expressing how much this means to them.

Our God is so good, to work through His people on this night.

Without further ado, I'll let the pictures do the talking!

In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. Ephesians 2:21-22

Great are the works of the Lord. Psalm 111:2

Thank you again to all who came. I apologize if I did not get a picture of you and your family. I tried to make the rounds, but I am sure I missed some of you in the massive crowd!

All praises to our God and King!