Safe in HIS Arms...: Word-Filled Wednesday

Allie Grace Update - 2:04 PM

I was hoping to show up with the "happy dancers" but I still don't know anything for sure. As best I can tell they got some pretty amazing doctor reports. If I've not got my wires crossed up they were told that she looks like a perfectly healthy baby to them. I thought that maybe there might be more testing so I was waiting for final results before I shared the news. I didn't want to make you wait any longer... and I've not heard anything DIRECTLY from Elizabeth, so we'll take the GREAT NEWS and wait. When we get the final word I'll break out the ole happy dancing crew and we'll CELEBREATE!

As for other good news... we're getting down to about 8 hours before the adoption is FINAL! You'll probably hear us shouting PRAISES from here! LOL!!!

I'll check back again if/when I hear anything different.

THANKS SO MUCH for praying!

Love you,
Tonya

Word-Filled Wednesday

Hello Friends...

Before I get started I wanted to tell you that I'm still anxiously awaiting a call or text from Elizabeth. (My Sister-In-Law) HOPEFULLY little Allie Grace is doing well. I'll update on her again AS SOON as I hear.

Now... for my scripture on this Word-Filled Wednesday. (Giving credit where credit is due... I just learned that many of my blogging friends are making their own - I found mine on Google. I REALLY NEED to learn how that Photoshop works!)

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Brent's Story...

Our son Brent suddenly started to complain with back pain in the fall of 2004. He was playing flag football with the town league and loved to roughhouse with his two younger brothers so the pain was dismissed at first. After having him tested for kidney and bladder infections and finding him clear we finally asked for an MRI of his back. A couple of weeks later (the very day of the MRI) we received a phone call from his doctor saying that a tumor was found in his pelvic area. We were asked how quickly we could get him to St. Jude Children's Hospital - we left IMMEDIATELY. Later that same week we got the diagnosis. It was one that we would NEVER, EVER forget. It was Stage IV Neuroblastoma, a cancer of the nervous system. His chances of survival when diagnosed were 1/4 - 1/3. When he relapsed we were reminded there was NO CURE. There was basically no hope of survival... none outside the HOPE we had in JESUS.

Brent fought long and hard. He was a Christian and LOVED his SAVIOR. He NEVER asked "why" or complained. He took each day as it was - a gift from GOD. Brent went HOME to be with the LORD on January 2, 2007. He was 11 years old. If I've EVER had a "hero" in this world.... it would be him.

If you'd like to read about his AMAZING journey you can visit his caringbridge site caringbridge.org/ms/brentnason

15 comments:

Anonymous said...: this one is beautiful! I remember doing this verse last year when my son was born!
I'll be praying for your niece. I hope it's okay!

(and don't you make your verses?); March 26, 2008 at 9:24 AM
twinklemom said...: That is adorable! I like how you have the verse set up!; March 26, 2008 at 9:28 AM
Kim@Seasons of My Heart said...: I LOVE that scripture!!!!

I'm still praying for the baby situation...I CANNOT wait to hear a good report.

Kim~; March 26, 2008 at 9:39 AM
Stephanie said...: Yoohoo! Hey Tonya!
I think that scripture is perfect for your "waiting" on good news about Allie Grace. I like how you did that text box...you are too advanced for me! LOL!

Your comments on my blog were very thought provoking...something tells me that you have a gift for that! I had never thought of the the situation that way before and it made perfect sense when I read it. My dad has begun intiating conversations about God with ME. I enjoyed your perspective very much!

I will check back later tonight when the countdown ends to check back on Allie Grace.; March 26, 2008 at 10:09 AM
crispy said...: Again your positive spirit is an encouragement to me.

Praying for that new baby. =); March 26, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Anonymous said...: hey! and no worries! WFW is to have fun and spread the word! :) lots of people don't make their own! I'm just glad people are having fun with it!

God Bless!; March 26, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Melanie said...: This is beautiful -- what a great scripture to share.

I'm still praying for Allie Grace.; March 26, 2008 at 12:22 PM
Melissa said...: If youa re looking to get more experience with Photoshop. They have some really good tutorial books that take you step by step to do things. Really good! I have used those for photoshop, illustrator, and many more; March 26, 2008 at 1:07 PM
Susan said...: Wow, that was great Tonya.

I joined in today. Now you know my little secret! (He He...)

Praying hard for baby Allie...; March 26, 2008 at 1:17 PM
Kelley said...: Hi Tonya,
I guess I haven't checked in with you for a day or so. I had no idea of the situation going on with Allie Grace. I am praying for her and all of your family now but it sounds like the panic may have passed and she is going to be OK.

I remember when my second baby was born the doctor said she may have had a heart murmur but he expected it to heal itself (apparantly it was not uncommon). Yeah right, it was uncommon to me and I was worried. Of course it did correct itself and was gone before we left the hospital. I am praying the same thing happens for Allie Grace! Please keep us updated!!

Love, Kelley; March 26, 2008 at 2:41 PM
Melanie said...: Tonya, thanks so much for keeping us updated on sweet Allie Grace. I'm still praying... praying for a great medical outcome as well as smooth sailing on the adoption process. I'll be listening for those shouts of joy from your neck of the woods when all is final. :); March 26, 2008 at 3:09 PM
Pamela (His maidservant) said...: A beautiful peice of scripture!! Keep us posted on Allie Grace and keep that song of praise in your heart!Praying!!
In His Graces~Pamela; March 26, 2008 at 4:10 PM
Reba said...: I keep checking in...is it final now?? :)
Reba; March 26, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Lana G! said...: I am so glad you found this to share. Great verse!; March 26, 2008 at 10:48 PM
lori said...: THAT was BEAUTIFUL!!! I love IT!!!
I'm going to copy it and put it on the fridge!!

hugs!!
lori; March 27, 2008 at 9:10 AM