tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6563653781274242803.post1564159893040037387..comments2023-09-04T09:37:03.138-04:00Comments on Steve and Hannah Smith: Update 11/24/09Steve and Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18338591078832813421noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6563653781274242803.post-65054331540508325082009-11-25T09:54:23.564-05:002009-11-25T09:54:23.564-05:00Speaking of C.S. Lewis...
I was reading "Voya...Speaking of C.S. Lewis...<br />I was reading "Voyage of the Dawn Treader" the other night. There is a chapter in the book entitled 'The Dark Island' where the ship and its crew become stuck in a dark fog the surrounds an island where nightmares come true. As they struggle to get out, a white bird comes to show them the way. As it circles the topmast where Lucy is standing, it whispers to her, "Courage, dear heart." It then leads them out of the Darkness and the Darkness is destroyed. <br />I love this picture and I've been thinking of it as your family goes through this time of darkness. Courage, dear hearts, for God is making a way out and when you walk in the Light the darkness is broken! I'm praying for you all and love you all very much. <br />Jessica DubinThe one, the onlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06282908122819662739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6563653781274242803.post-42584721621960575752009-11-25T09:19:29.279-05:002009-11-25T09:19:29.279-05:00About two years ago, my niece was in a terrible ac...About two years ago, my niece was in a terrible accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury. The doctors and specialists were not optimistic and they shared their opinions and prognoses with all of us; little comments here and there to help us "manage our expectations." A few days after her accident, I had a conversation at church with a friend, who is also a member of the medical profession and an expert on the brain. He made a simple statement that I found to be very reassuring so I thought I'd share it with you. He said that while doctors and experts, with good intentions, will try to explain what will happen, the miraculous self-healing power of the brain is proof that God is in charge. He was right...thank God.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12643066525178844372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6563653781274242803.post-68597541778190598262009-11-25T08:18:52.526-05:002009-11-25T08:18:52.526-05:00Loriann: Following are the words to a song the Lo...Loriann: Following are the words to a song the Lord gave me many years ago to battle fear with. I'll play and sing it for you some time. Hope it helps you in your battle as well. Rejoicing with you that Hannah will be home today. I am overcome with joy for you in that. Our God is more than enough. I love you with all my heart. Mary Ann<br /><br />"Though I walk through the valley of shadows, and the war rages on for my soul, like a warrior who's mighty in battle, Lord you rescue me, you destroy my enemy. I will not fear, for you are with me; You are my strength, I will not be afraid. You are the hope that lives within me. Lord, you are my light, You are my life. And though daily I battle the darkness, struggling ever so hard with my fear, in the midst of the battle you call me, and you rescue me, Lord you set me free. I will not fear for you are with me; You are my strength, I will not be afraid. You are the hope that lives within me. Lord, you are my light, You are my life. There was a time when I would cower in the darkness, but you have sent your Word, and I am walking in the light. Standing on the truth that you would be with me forever, I am not alone and I am standing in the light, standing in the light. I will not fear for you are with me. You are my strength, I will not be afraid. You are the hope that lives within me. Lord, You are my light, You are my life."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6563653781274242803.post-85480029637477565592009-11-25T06:23:28.319-05:002009-11-25T06:23:28.319-05:00Its wonderful to see,in the mist of this tragedy.....Its wonderful to see,in the mist of this tragedy...How many people love the Smiths.Its a testimony to you my big sister,Steve,Joe,Hannah and David.Its like George Baily standing on the bridge,then everyone is dumping money on the table.But in this case its not money...it is an amazing love for you all based upon thier love and trust in God...you have touched so many.Your joy and sorrow is shared by multitudes,as is the road ahead.That you can be sure of.All my love, DonnieDonnienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6563653781274242803.post-34580058167281395082009-11-25T01:04:41.911-05:002009-11-25T01:04:41.911-05:00Dear Loriann:
I too must daily remove the hooks of...Dear Loriann:<br />I too must daily remove the hooks of fear lest they pierce and harm me, so I hear you, and feel for you - deeply. I will be praying for that specifically. I want you to know that at first I read this blog faithfully so that I would know how to pray, and what prayer requests to pass on. However, they have quickly become food to my soul! As you share how your faith is bringing you through, when you talk about your 'best friend', and when you encourage us(!) - I am so blessed, and I am sure that many others are as well. Even in your time of need, God is using you to bless others, abundantly. So sleep soundly oh beautiful daughter of Christ! May His angels watch over you and yours, and give you <br />stength-producing rest. In Him - JoannaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com