Evan The Warrior

Jesus Loves the Little Children

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WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME



When tomorrow starts without me,
and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry,
the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things,
we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
that an Angel came and called my name,
and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind,
all those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,
a tear fell from my eye,
for all life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,
the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday,
just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
my heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
from His great golden throne,

He said, "This is eternity,
and all I've promised you".
Today for life on earth is past,
but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day,
there's no longing for the past.

But you have been so faithful,
so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
and now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand
and share my life with me?

So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart. 

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This One's For You, MaDee...

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11

 A Letter From One Cancer Family to Another, with Love.

Please pray for MaDee.

To MaDee and her family and friends:

I am Lynne's sister and the mom of a small child with cancer. I am in California with my two sons and today I wanted to write to you, as I receive the news of sweet MaDee's strong battle.  I wanted to share with you some things that I already know about MaDee, and I wanted to let you know that, well, I know...and I am all the way with you in thought, word and deed. I have walked the same hallways, seen the same things and cried some of the same tears.   I don't have to be there, or see MaDee right now, to know all about her struggle with cancer and the complications it wrecks on these brave, loving children.  Unfortunately it is a club none of us wants or wishes to join, but one, once we are in it,  has some of the same hurts and fears and intense prayers and heartfelt longings.  Today I hurt in the deepest part of me for MaDee and all those like her and I pray and fear and then pray some more for her, and all the children who suffer and for her family and for all of her many friends. I know how times like these are scary beyond our wildest  fears and nightmares. I just wanted to write today to let you know that many are praying unceasingly and storming Heaven.

You know what I know for sure today? I already know that your beautiful daughter, sister, grandchild and friend IS the miracle. MaDee has been the beautiful, strong, loving, talented, generous miracle from the moment she graced this Earth.  I continue to pray for HER miracle.  It is time.

In thinking about MaDee's journey, it seems that MaDee has truly won her battle with cancer, with this transplant. There is so much to rejoice for and Philippians 4:5-7 speaks to me now.

"Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

 

Gentleness and a lack of anxiety result from rejoicing in a risen Savior. If Jesus Christ can be raised from the dead and sit down "at the right hand of God" (Hebrews 10:12), then our Heavenly Father can certainly take care of MaDee's problems - so rejoice! When we rejoice and focus on an eternity in Heaven and a Savior who walks by our side, our anxiety fades - our present trials become "light and momentary" (2 Corinthians 4:17). This is the prayer.

 

When we live a life, moment by moment,  filled with rejoicing, we are able to focus on the solutions we know God can provide for MaDee.  We develop a heart of thanksgiving - a heart which naturally presents everything to God in prayer and waits with grateful expectation for His reply. We begin to trust in God's plan for our life and MaDee's and His desire for us to be with Him forever. The result, which admittedly takes time and patience, is "the peace of God which transcends all understanding." I wish you this peace.

 

These words written by Paul are not the deluded ramblings of an old man in Roman confinement, they are the true promises of God! They represent a promised life we all can live. Our Father offers us a life of gentleness, contentment, and peace; a life free of anxiety and worry. But this life can only happen if we love and trust Him with all our heart, and if we are determined to always rejoice , even as we struggle to understand this setback.

 

I rejoice that MaDee's sister's cells are with her now and growing.  For that and them, I rejoice.  MaDee won the battle she desired with all of her heart to win.  MaDee is also  free from pain now in the unit as she heals and for that I rejoice. I pray that MaDee will now continue to use her battle to touch others and that God will  bring to us her earthly healing, as we desire, and as she desires, if it is His will.

 

So long as we all are alive, there is always, always, always hope. Hope in part exists because we all love MaDee so very much and because she loves us in return. Today, as you sit  with MaDee, minute by minute, I would encourage you to think about and tell MaDee that you love all of  that part of her that is not about illness. MaDee's soul, the very heart of her, is not about this setback or this cancer. Let us rejoice in that. Tell MaDee what exactly it is that you love about her. Tell her how proud you are of her valiant battle and strength and tell her it is okay to rest and heal and let the doctors do their work. Tell her she is not, for one second, alone, and that she is surrounded by prayer. Tell her that you love her very...very...very...very...very...much.  Never miss a chance to tell MaDee how much you love her and all the reasons why. She hears you.  I believe that from the depths of my being.

Today, I am praying specifically that the doctors have wisdom in treating her. I am praying that MaDee will continue to use this battle to touch others, and I am praying that her internal battles with her liver and fluids are waged promptly and painlessly and I am praying for the miraculous strength the family needs to see MaDee through this journey.

And then, when I don't know what to pray for, I am praying for that- that God in His infinite wisdom will hold this family in His hands and lead them to quiet, still waters. I am always praying for the miracle for one so deserving.

Despite my Faith and prayers, I must admit, I feel kicked in the teeth that yet another child of God has to take this journey and again, I am praying continuously for the cure. Please, please, please...if you talk to God, and even if you don't, ask Him to bless His precious child,  Madee, and her family and all the ones who fight so courageously and the hundreds who will be diagnosed today. If you have the time, please leave this amazing family a message. I am sure your words will do their hearts a world of good.

In closing, I leave you with this poem.  Please know that I am holding you tightly in prayer, without ceasing, here in California.

Fondly and with all good blessings for MaDee's complete healing,

Kimberly

 

 

THE CHOSEN ONES

(author unknown)

Not just any child could walk this uphill road
These children walk it every day
Carrying a load.
They show us heights of courage that we may never reach.
They show us what it is to fight
a fight you cannot teach.
We stand beside them knowing
There is no guarantee
Except the one we started with
To love them endlessly.
They are the special chosen ones
God knew it from the start.
He picked each child for illness
by measuring their heart.
The ones that measured biggest
Would someday face a test
The challenge is to understand
God loves them MORE not less.
He's using them to move our hearts
Closer to his own.
Teaching us to trust his plan
and fear not the unknown.
For God can move a mountain
and part the raging sea.
He wants our struggles offered up
and given forth to thee.
He smiles upon the chosen ones
Before they're even born
And blesses them with courage
To walk through any storm.
His love for them surpasses ours
and Cannot be denied.
For in the dark of suffering
His light will not subside.
No matter what the outcome
There is the greatest peace
In knowing deep inside our hearts
His love will never cease!