Safe in HIS Arms...: to all you sweet mamas out there...

Hello, Sweet Friends...

I wanted to check in quickly to wish all of you sweet mamas (and grandmamas) a VERY HAPPY Mother's Day! I also wanted to thank those of you who've already left words of encouragement for me. It does seem that all holidays are a little more emotional and I DO THANK YOU for your prayers! We've got a full day in store and I'm SURE that all of the activity will be GREAT in keeping my mind busy. Still, thanks again for your prayers!

Now, in searching for a Mom's Day graphic for this post I ran across this one. I thought it was cute and wanted to share it with you.

Wasn't that cute??? I found it on the Answers in Genesis webpage. (It's one of my FAVORITE sites) ☺

Oh, and just to let everyone know (after my last post on all the rain we've had here) that we didn't get washed away. ☺ Most of the water was gone by the very next morning. (We live up on a hill and that photo I posted was taken down in the bottom of our pasture.. I hope I told you that in the last post?) Anyway.. I just thought I'd share that. (It's early and my brain isn't awake yet so I'm FULL of random useless info.. HA!!)

Okay, my precious friends.. I suppose I should sign off for now. I you all have a WONDERFUL day!

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

12 comments:

Unknown said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; May 10, 2009 at 6:08 AM
Unknown said...: Happy mother's day, we wish you the best of all blessings and we have made a little something for you:

http://everydaymmoms.blogspot.com/2009/05/my-prayer-for-mothers-today-is-that-our.html

God bless you,

EVERYDAY.M.MOMS; May 10, 2009 at 6:09 AM
Susan said...: Happy Mother's Day to you too Tonya!!!

The joke was precious and the graphic was so pretty.

You are such a wonderful mom, and the BEST friend ever.

I'm giving thanks for YOU today.

Enjoy, and stay busy♥; May 10, 2009 at 8:57 AM
Pam D said...: Happy Mother's Day, dear friend.... I know that ALL of your boys will celebrate you today. I can just imagine Brent telling Jesus ALL about you...
I hope your day is at least half as beautiful as you are.. if it is, it will be simply amazing!; May 10, 2009 at 9:37 AM
Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend said...: Happy Mothers Day......SO glad to have a new blog friend.; May 10, 2009 at 11:32 AM
LisaShaw said...: My heart and love is with you precious sister on this special day. May your warm memories embrace you.

Love you and Happy Mother's Day.; May 10, 2009 at 12:30 PM
crispy said...: Tonya,

THinking of you and praying for you today. What a precious mom you are to your boys. And may the Spirit comfort you when the holidays come and bring a little bit of sadness.

Happy Mother's Day my dear friend.

((hugs))

Cris; May 10, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Reba said...: Happy Mother's Day to you. I hope it was a special day full of love and rest. Sending hugs your way...; May 10, 2009 at 10:43 PM
Anonymous said...: Been saying extra prayers...knowing how bittersweet today was for you!
Isaiah 12:2-3 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation. Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.
Prayer Bears My email address; May 11, 2009 at 1:23 AM
Beth E. said...: Tonya,
I'm late getting my comments out....I didn't even turn ON the computer on Mother's Day! I just wanted to spend time with my family.

I know that holidays are a challenge to get through for you...I want you to know that I'm praying for you and that I think you are one fantastic mom to your boys!

Blessings to you, friend...
Love,
Beth; May 11, 2009 at 1:08 PM
Christy said...: Happy Belated Mother's Day. I got the book you sent. I've started to read it, I'll email you later when I'm done.

God Bless and loved the cartoon.; May 11, 2009 at 5:50 PM
Jennifer said...: Hope your day yesterday was a great one!!; May 11, 2009 at 6:39 PM