Joel’s Journey
I thought I would have time on the weekend to post pictures but Saturday was so busy and Sunday after church we just took it easy and had a restful afternoon. I still haven’t had time to grab the pictures from my camera, I promise I will get to it. I thought I’d share a video I made of Joel’s Journey. The music is by Downhere and I have to share some of the lyrics because they have meant a lot to me.
The Calmer of the Storm (this is just an exerpt)
Teach me, Lord to have faith
In what you’re bringing me will
Change my life and bring you glory &
There on the storm I am learning to let go
Of the will that I so long to control
There may I be in your arms eternally
I thank you, Lord, you are the calmer of the storm.
Joel’s Cancer was definitely our Storm yet God brought peace to us. Even now the desire to have Joel’s future mapped out the way we want it to go is still there. So I am still learning to let go of the will that I so long to control.
The other song is Great Are You
Because I’ll never hold a picture
Of the whole horizon in my view
Because I’ll never rip the night in two
It makes me wonder
Who am I, who am I, who am I
And great are You
Great are You, Lord
This song has been a reminder that I can’t see the bigger picture but that the One who can is Great! I can trust Him with Joel’s future.
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16 Comments
Alexis E.
What a beautiful video and so touching.
Jeni
This is so beautiful and touching
May
Thank you so much for sharing this.Following your blog now and i hope to be part of it. Have a great week.
Dave
Lovely post, it looks like you put in a lot of hours putting this video together…you are amazing…just testing out your new commenting system.
Pam
Praying for your Joel.
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Melody :-)
Thank you so much for visiting and following me, Cheryl! I will certainly follow you back 🙂 It is good to meet you and your video is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
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Stephanie
Very, very beautiful. I will be saying a prayer for your darling Joel and the rest of your beautiful family.
Tanya
Praising God with you!
angela
We will include Joel in our evening prayer time….what an amazing mom you are. Thanks for sharing your sweet boy with us.
You can do ALL things through Christ who gives you strength.
Misty
What a beautiful tribute! So glad that I found your blog.. I will praying for you and your family! God is so good 🙂
Julie
I am so moved. What a beautiful video. Our family has walked closely to God through sickness and dark valleys. I am thankful for that trial because I know exactly how to pray for your family and Joel. God is good, all the time even in the trials. I am rejoicing for how he has carried your family.
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Thomasina
My prayers are with you and for your whole family.! I was crying and smiling at the beauty of God's grace! Thanks for sharing such a personal I know sometimes painful journey.
ontheoldpath
Thank you all so much it has been a journey and we know there will be challenges ahead, I can not express what it means to us that you all are praying for him. Thank you!
Pok
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Lea
That was a beautiful video. I feel like I know Joel well and am so excited to see ho well he is doing and hope that he is having a ball in his new club house / play ground. I am keeping Joel and your family in my prayers; asking others to join us: http://motherbabychild.blogspot.com/p/prayer.html – God will make him stronger each day. "For I will restore health unto you, and I will heal you of your wounds, saith the Lord." ~ Jeremiah 30:17
ontheoldpath
Lea thank you for sharing that wonderful verse of hope.