Post 2 for tonight..from the heart of a daddy
I was going to try to do the post tonight and give Courtney a break, but she beat me to it. She encouraged me to go ahead and write something so here it is. Those of you that know me, know I am a man of few words. I mostly run out of words in a conversation after "How are you?" Writing though helps me to get more out. That being said, I am going to try to keep it short.
Millie and I spent the day together while everyone else did their things. We blew bubbles, had a balloon fight, watched a movie, and even changed one of those smelly diapers everyone has been praying for. She is very strong headed and I have come to believe God gave her that so she can be an overcomer! I, on the other hand, really only stand my ground on the major issues. On the little things my girls seem to always know how to get me to accommodate their wishes (I am glad I have Courtney to help me resist to those little things or they would all be spoiled!!)
One of those little things came up this evening. Earlier in the day, out of the blue, Millie wanted some grapes. Going to the refrigerator I found a package of grapes that had been there for quite some time. Most were well on their way to raisins, but I was able to sort out 20 or so that looked fairly decent. This satisfied the craving and the day moved on. When mommy came home and dinner was set out, Millie just wanted grapes again. After the 1/2 hour of explaining we had no more, I was off to Walmart to save the day. She was soooo happy that I was going to get her some grapes. It took me a little over an hour to retrieve the new "only thing I will eat" item. Just to return to a sweet little girl sound asleep in bed. I guess if she wakes up tonight mommy will have them ready for her.
While driving my thoughts of Millie's situation were everywhere. I started to focus on the Lord's will for her life. I firmly believe that cancer was NOT His will for her. Sickness and death were brought into this world by man's sin. In the Lord's prayer the second request of Jesus was that God's "will be done on earth as it is in heaven". As I continued to sort through all my thoughts I remembered that "all things work together for the good of those who love GOD". Courtney and I LOVE GOD! I do not want to imply that we love him perfectly as He loves us, but we have put our trust in His son Jesus for our salvation. We still have our struggles here on this earth, but look forward to the hope that is in us and for him to continue to grow us for his glory.
Our desire and prayer for Millie is to be healed of this horrible disease. To not struggle with all the side effects that come from the treatments. To have a story of survival to use to glorify the Lord. We hope that by sharing her journey it will somehow bring hope to others and ultimately expand the kingdom of Christ.
I'm asking or rather I'm begging that you continue to join us in prayer for Millie! Please share her page with everyone you know. Continue to share with us your love, support, and prayers on this site. It has helped in so many ways to be at the receiving end. We truly feel the Lord's presence and see him answering prayers.
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift His countenance upon you and give you His peace.
Thank you my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.
~~Millie's Daddy
