"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am". John 14:1-3
I spent some time with Lori this afternoon, along with two other friends and sister's in Christ...Holly M. and Becky W. We all happened to arrive at nearly the same time, and what a blessed time it was! God orchestrated that, for sure. Lori was not having a good day physically - she continues to weaken and her pain is not as well controlled by her medications as it has been. She is also struggling with nausea, and had not been able to keep even liquids down all morning. They might start giving her a medication to help ease her nausea, which would be a blessing.
Even through her discomfort, Lori enjoyed our "girl time" today. We all talked, laughed, prayed with her, sang to her, cried a little, read scripture, and talked about Heaven...our true home. This earth is not our home, sometimes we forget that. Lori knows that God is able to heal her body, and many of us continue to pray for and believe for that. But if His will is to bring her home, she is ready...and it is going to be amazing!! Her room is filled with beautiful flowers, and we told Lori about the gorgeous snow and frost covered trees this morning...and how that is nothing compared to the beauty that awaits all of us when we are called home.
"You have made known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand." Psalm 16:11
"Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude,
like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder,
shouting: "Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns.
Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory!" Revelation 19:6-7
When asked what we can do for her or what she needs, Lori asks for our prayers. She asks us to pray that her pain would be under control, and for this nausea to subside. God is faithful and He is able!!!
Lisa Howard
Lori I hope you're getting a chance to read all of these comments left by so many you have touched. Know we are praying for you every day, multiple times a day (as well as for you, Mike). Looking forward to the next time we can come visit and chat--Lily and Brayden ask to see you quite often. Thank you so much for all you have done for us and for taking us in as family from day 1 when we 1st moved in across the hall from you. We truly lucked out in our decision to move there and wouldn't have it any other way! Love you both much and as always, don't hesitate to ask if you need anything...we are here to help in whatever way we can.
ReplyDeleteSomeday we will make it to Alaska and will be thinking of you.
Jill, Jared, Lily and Brayden