Brent and I watched the movie Facing the Giants shortly before we found out Brody was on the way. (If you haven't seen it, buy it.) We watched this movie cuddled on the love seat and by the end we were holding on to each other and crying making promises to each other about our commitment to Christ. Before watching this movie, I had always hung tight to praise God in my storm, through the heartaches of infertility and other issues with my health. But after this movie Brent and I both committed to God that we would love Him no matter what. No matter if we never conceived again. No matter if we had yet another miscarriage. No matter if we never had a child. No matter if my Fibromyalgia was healed. No matter if something else happened in our lives. We would love God, not only praise Him but truly love Him. We then had to share this movie with our Home Church Family. It was humbling to hear Brent give our tearful testimony about our commitment. There is something so powerful about a public commitment, I think that is why God asks us to do this when accepting Him as our Lord and Savior.
We have often thought about writing to the small church that wrote and produced this life-changing movie. This movie had to be packed with prayer because it changed our life. After 3 1/2 years of waiting to conceive we did, and after 4 miscarriages Brody's here. Why? I don't know. Is it because we made a vow he had been waiting to hear from us? Is it because we finally truly submitted to His will for our life? Is is because we sincerely put Him first? or Is this how God had it planned from the beginning? Only God knows. But I do know that my heart changed. Many storms may come into my life and I will praise Christ in the midst of them but more importantly I Will Love God - No Matter What!!!!
Just as David faced Goliath and triumphed, just as we have faced infertility and won, Brody will face the nasal cannula this week and succeed. Our little man needs to progress to this step. I know God will grant Brody this goal this week. He is doing so well today. During rounds Doc Pete said to change nothing today because Brody was resting so well and all of his numbers were good. Maybe the rest today is to be ready for tomorrow - maybe we will give the nasal cannula a run for it's money. Please pray that our little guy takes this important next step.
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Dear Kids, Just to know that Aunt Naomi and Uncle Gene are still keeping you and Little Brody in our prayers. Your faith will surely bring you through every trial. Keep up the good work of lifting others as well. We love you and are praying that this is the week for Brody to conquer this next hurdle. Love Aunt Naomi
HELLO there! I just wanted to let you know that I miss you both and wish I wasn't so busy (my goodness, I act like I have 2 jobs and go to school and volunteer! :P), but you're here in my heart, so that's what matters most to me! I'm still praying for the little guy and I know God is answering those prayers as well as all the others He's getting for you guys right now! You are truly blessed, but you already know that...anyway, I LOVE YOU! Give me a call if you need anything, like maybe a good impression of hoops and yoyo, or just an ear to listen, or just someone to be there...(I've learned recently that presence is key, and sometimes all a person needs!) Anyway, just wanted to let you know that! LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU! Take care! See you soon I hope!
-Chelley Bean, aka Chantilly ;)
Hello Wilmoth family,
We are still praying in Searcy, AR and we just wanted you to know that we will be praying this week especially for his nasal cannula procedure. We love you.
Sandy
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