This pic shows my two guys having a deep conversation, probably about camping, tractors, or cars. Brent and I love to tell Brody all of the fun things we are going to do together as a family. We have such hopes and dreams of the things we will all do together. When I think of this I think of how God has been telling our hearts since before our first breath of all the things He wants us to do. Sometimes we don't hear those things; sometimes we don't take time to listen. One specific time in my life I felt like God wasn't communicating back to me - then like a light bulb; I got it, God doesn't leave voice mail. We need to be still to hear His voice in our life telling us what He wants us to do - as a family. One of my seasoned teens sent me a cool thought this week that I'd like to share with you tonight (technically very early morning, oh well). (Thanks for thinking to send me this Skillet, I needed that reminder too, xoxo dude)
As you got up this morning, I watched you, and hoped you would talk to me, even if it was just a few words, asking my opinion or thanking me for something good that happened in your life yesterday. But I noticed you were too busy, trying to find the right outfit to wear.
When you ran around the house getting ready, I knew there would be a few minutes for you to stop and say hello, but you were to busy. At one point you had to wait fifteen minutes with nothing to do except sit in a chair. Then I saw you spring to your feet. I thought you wanted to talk to me but you ran to the phone and called a friend to get the latest gossip instead. I watched patiently all day long. With all your activities I guess you were too busy to say anything to me.
I noticed that before lunch you looked around, maybe you felt embarrassed to talk to me, is that why you didn't bow your head? You glanced three or four tables over and you noticed some of your friends talking to me briefly before they ate, but you didn't. That's okay. There is still more time left, and I hope that you will talk to me yet.
You went home and it seems as if you had lots of things to do. After a few of them were done, you turned on the TV. I don't know if you like TV or not, just about anything goes there and you spend a lot of time each day in front of it not thinking about anything, just enjoying the show. I waited patiently again as you watched the TV and ate your meal, but again you didn't talk to me.
Bedtime, I guess you felt too tired. After you said goodnight to your family you plopped into bed and fell asleep in no time. That's okay because you may not realize that I am always there for you.. I've got patience, more than you will ever know.... I even want to teach you how to be patient with others as well.
I love you so much that I wait everyday for a nod, prayer or thought, or a thankful part of your heart. It is hard to have a one-sided conversation.
Well, you are getting up once again. Once again I will wait, with nothing but love for you. Hoping that today you will give me some time. Have a nice day!
Your friend,
GOD
I can't imagine one day Brody not talking to me. Can you imagine how God feels when He has plans for us and we don't even give Him the time of day? So I encourage everyone to talk to God today and see what He wants you to do today. (I hope He has a lot of holding Brody planned in my day.) Love you all!!!
Master Brody had another great day. He had his eye test earlier this week. We are 80% clear on having to have anything done. He will have another test in two weeks. His feeds have been moved up to 32cc over 60 minutes instead of 90 minutes and he is doing very well with that. He is gaining weight. He now weighs 4lb2oz. Soon he will weigh enough to be out of the isolette. His reflux still bothers him. When he gets out of the isolette he can be on a slope & swing to help with the reflux. All forward steps this week. Unfortunately, that makes me apprehensive, I have learned the NICU roller coater, I pray there is no loop de loop ahead. But if there is - God's already there waiting to pull us through. AMEN!!! I'm so glad I don't have to have it all covered because He does. That's why I have a twist on the Outback slogan. No worries - Just Christ!!!!!
As you got up this morning, I watched you, and hoped you would talk to me, even if it was just a few words, asking my opinion or thanking me for something good that happened in your life yesterday. But I noticed you were too busy, trying to find the right outfit to wear.
When you ran around the house getting ready, I knew there would be a few minutes for you to stop and say hello, but you were to busy. At one point you had to wait fifteen minutes with nothing to do except sit in a chair. Then I saw you spring to your feet. I thought you wanted to talk to me but you ran to the phone and called a friend to get the latest gossip instead. I watched patiently all day long. With all your activities I guess you were too busy to say anything to me.
I noticed that before lunch you looked around, maybe you felt embarrassed to talk to me, is that why you didn't bow your head? You glanced three or four tables over and you noticed some of your friends talking to me briefly before they ate, but you didn't. That's okay. There is still more time left, and I hope that you will talk to me yet.
You went home and it seems as if you had lots of things to do. After a few of them were done, you turned on the TV. I don't know if you like TV or not, just about anything goes there and you spend a lot of time each day in front of it not thinking about anything, just enjoying the show. I waited patiently again as you watched the TV and ate your meal, but again you didn't talk to me.
Bedtime, I guess you felt too tired. After you said goodnight to your family you plopped into bed and fell asleep in no time. That's okay because you may not realize that I am always there for you.. I've got patience, more than you will ever know.... I even want to teach you how to be patient with others as well.
I love you so much that I wait everyday for a nod, prayer or thought, or a thankful part of your heart. It is hard to have a one-sided conversation.
Well, you are getting up once again. Once again I will wait, with nothing but love for you. Hoping that today you will give me some time. Have a nice day!
Your friend,
GOD
I can't imagine one day Brody not talking to me. Can you imagine how God feels when He has plans for us and we don't even give Him the time of day? So I encourage everyone to talk to God today and see what He wants you to do today. (I hope He has a lot of holding Brody planned in my day.) Love you all!!!
Master Brody had another great day. He had his eye test earlier this week. We are 80% clear on having to have anything done. He will have another test in two weeks. His feeds have been moved up to 32cc over 60 minutes instead of 90 minutes and he is doing very well with that. He is gaining weight. He now weighs 4lb2oz. Soon he will weigh enough to be out of the isolette. His reflux still bothers him. When he gets out of the isolette he can be on a slope & swing to help with the reflux. All forward steps this week. Unfortunately, that makes me apprehensive, I have learned the NICU roller coater, I pray there is no loop de loop ahead. But if there is - God's already there waiting to pull us through. AMEN!!! I'm so glad I don't have to have it all covered because He does. That's why I have a twist on the Outback slogan. No worries - Just Christ!!!!!
4 comments:
4 lbs. 2 oz?? I think Master Brody has been sneaking out to the Golden Corral !! Love to you all, Shannon Hamrick
Prayers of thanksgiving are going up in Arkansas! I will smile the rest of the day! Love you!
Sandy
P.S. Kaleb recently got his driver's permit and wants to drive at EVERY opportunity! I just want to buckle him in his carseat and go to the park! They grow up so fast! I know you'll treasure every moment! (Teen years are wonderful too!)
love the picture of Brent and Brody! Glad to hear things are going a little better. Talk to you soon.
Love ya
dd
Great letter from GOD...It is so true....Glad to hear that things have been better for Master Brody..Hope that you and Brent are doing ok as well..Have a great weekend. My daughter Ansley likes to look at the pictures of Brody...She says,"SHHHH Baby." Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you...Deveny
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