Lesson's I Am Learning
Posted 16 hours ago
In moments that I thought I was walking in darkness...It was then that I was in the shadow of Your cross.The blood that was spilt...bathed me in your grace, mercy, and goodness.No matter the hardships I faced or the lifetime that's lost,Jesus is there with a loving embrace...all inspite of my unworthiness.Sometimes we think we are in charge of our life...you should know God's the boss.Our godliness should not be because our knees buckle from the weight of worldliness.
When we cannot see the big picture...God does.It's been my lesson...He is the navigator of our lives whether we give him complete control or not.Our mission is to fellowship with God...We are God's first loves.Sometimes we reject God and it is not only hurting God's heart but also hurting OUR soul.It is not for us to get caught up in the STUFF that is or was.Believe me, stagnation will kill your soul's zest and take it's toll.Sudden Movements not put in check with God's will...don't place your trust.Coming back to God is like being released from prison but on parole.
What God cares about is our willingness to give of ourselves.He equips us with the knowleged to do His work.Brokenness is a part of His will and I should know it all too well.My heart is wounded, but not mortally, as I write these words.For it is...Joshua, my son, in desperate need for prayer and God to heal.I feel Satan is out there putting a cloud of doom over me...just wanting to lurk.I have faith and believe God will heal Joshua...I believe it is in His will.
Christ...The Cure All,
Nadene
Joshua Lee Freeman JLF Jesus Loves First
Monday, April 6, 2009
Saturday, April 4, 2009
It's Just My God
You know, I have never been very good about going up to a stranger and telling them about Christ. I would love more boldness and I wish to be more aware of people around me. But sometimes, God will move me, and I can not- not say something.
I handed out about 40 goodie bags yesterday to my neighbors, all including a book called "Fifty Reasons Christ Came to Die" by John Piper , an invitation to church, postcard of my family and some candy.
I had 2 left, one I was giving to someone who recently became a single mom because of that horrible enemy called Cancer. And I just had this one left...what to do?
So today, after a fun day out, Easter Egg hunt and other silliness. Brian and I decided to go to Cracker Barrell...awe the food! I took the last bag in to give to the waitress and was quite pleased with myself. But then, I never gave it to her, never felt led to give it to her and really, never had the chance to give it to her! So I walked out thinking.."Did I miss a chance?"
On the way home, Brian stopped off for a quick run into a store and I sat in the car with the kiddos. I saw a young lady taking a break, smoking a cigar and immediately heard the Lord say "Take it to her and tell her I love her". Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, really Lord? I argued, waisted time, but knew I had to do it. (Can I run back to Cracker Barrell?)
So I jumped out, and you guessed it, she was heading back inside, so now I am having to yell for her! And so began a conversation with a young lady with sad eyes and little to say. With me breaking down and crying, telling her a savior loves her, and urging her not to leave this earth and miss Heaven, our conversation lasted a mere 2-3 minutes. I gave her the last copy of my book, she thanked me for talking to her and we parted ways.
I am not telling you this for a pat on the back, I urge you to not do that in fact. Let no Glory go to anyone but My God. I say this, because it reminded me to think- How many people will pass me by in my lifetime and walk right into hell?
My heart is heavy, yet with Hope. Praying that this young lady will meet the Savior today.
I handed out about 40 goodie bags yesterday to my neighbors, all including a book called "Fifty Reasons Christ Came to Die" by John Piper , an invitation to church, postcard of my family and some candy.
I had 2 left, one I was giving to someone who recently became a single mom because of that horrible enemy called Cancer. And I just had this one left...what to do?
So today, after a fun day out, Easter Egg hunt and other silliness. Brian and I decided to go to Cracker Barrell...awe the food! I took the last bag in to give to the waitress and was quite pleased with myself. But then, I never gave it to her, never felt led to give it to her and really, never had the chance to give it to her! So I walked out thinking.."Did I miss a chance?"
On the way home, Brian stopped off for a quick run into a store and I sat in the car with the kiddos. I saw a young lady taking a break, smoking a cigar and immediately heard the Lord say "Take it to her and tell her I love her". Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, really Lord? I argued, waisted time, but knew I had to do it. (Can I run back to Cracker Barrell?)
So I jumped out, and you guessed it, she was heading back inside, so now I am having to yell for her! And so began a conversation with a young lady with sad eyes and little to say. With me breaking down and crying, telling her a savior loves her, and urging her not to leave this earth and miss Heaven, our conversation lasted a mere 2-3 minutes. I gave her the last copy of my book, she thanked me for talking to her and we parted ways.
I am not telling you this for a pat on the back, I urge you to not do that in fact. Let no Glory go to anyone but My God. I say this, because it reminded me to think- How many people will pass me by in my lifetime and walk right into hell?
My heart is heavy, yet with Hope. Praying that this young lady will meet the Savior today.
Friday, April 3, 2009
fundraiser for Joshua!
T-Shirt Fund Raiser
Posted 2 hours ago
FUND RAISER FOR JOSHUA LEE FREEMAN
T-SHIRTS / Gray with orange writingFront: MATTHEW 18:5 / JESUS LOVES FIRSTBack: CHRIST...THE CURE ALL$15.00
All proceeds will go to family
Name: _____________________________
Phone #____________________________
Please check size & quantity (UNISEX)
Small_________ Can order any from infant to youthMedium_________ sizes_________________
Large__________
X-Large_________
2 X-LG_________
3 X-LG_________
4 X-LG_________
Cash or checks payable to Zion Hill Baptist Church
Michelle 263-5041
e-mail Nadene for now- nadenes4him@yahoo.com
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Information about Joshua...
Joshua Lee FreemanJLFJesus Loves FirstMatthew 18:5
Update on Joshua:
Stage 4 Hepatoblastoma Diagnosed 2/24/2009
Joshua has been sick off and on for sometime now. To the best of my recollection, he's been sick since November 2008. We would take him to either his pediatrician or his doctor in a family practice but they would treat his cancer as anything but. They did not know but something told us that there was more to his sickness than allergies, cold, virus, or a sinus infection. His pediatrician and family medicine doctors missed the cancer because they were not looking for cancer. Childhood cancer is rare...Joshua's cancer, Hepatoblastoma-liver cancer, has only about 100 cases reported in a year across the states. We praise the Lord that he gave us sense enough to take him to TC Thompson Children's Hospital. Joshua's recovery road is going to be a bumpy one but the Lord has been there the whole time guiding us to care for Joshua. Please do not ever take your kid or kids or for that matter anyone that you value for granted. This is one thing I know I cannot regret...thank you Lord for showing me that it is more important to give Joshua the time, love and understanding than the woes of the world.
Update March 29, 2009: Right now Joshua is going through his 2nd Cycle of Chemo Therapy. He will be done with this cycle, Lord willing, in a week. He is going to have one treatment tomorrow and the last one is next Monday. In a few days Joshua is going to have his scans done and then we may be making a trip up to Cincinnati, Ohio to their Cincinnati Children's Hospital. I know you are all praying because we see the Lord's work in Joshua everyday. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Posted 2 hours ago
FUND RAISER FOR JOSHUA LEE FREEMAN
T-SHIRTS / Gray with orange writingFront: MATTHEW 18:5 / JESUS LOVES FIRSTBack: CHRIST...THE CURE ALL$15.00
All proceeds will go to family
Name: _____________________________
Phone #____________________________
Please check size & quantity (UNISEX)
Small_________ Can order any from infant to youthMedium_________ sizes_________________
Large__________
X-Large_________
2 X-LG_________
3 X-LG_________
4 X-LG_________
Cash or checks payable to Zion Hill Baptist Church
Michelle 263-5041
e-mail Nadene for now- nadenes4him@yahoo.com
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Information about Joshua...
Joshua Lee FreemanJLFJesus Loves FirstMatthew 18:5
Update on Joshua:
Stage 4 Hepatoblastoma Diagnosed 2/24/2009
Joshua has been sick off and on for sometime now. To the best of my recollection, he's been sick since November 2008. We would take him to either his pediatrician or his doctor in a family practice but they would treat his cancer as anything but. They did not know but something told us that there was more to his sickness than allergies, cold, virus, or a sinus infection. His pediatrician and family medicine doctors missed the cancer because they were not looking for cancer. Childhood cancer is rare...Joshua's cancer, Hepatoblastoma-liver cancer, has only about 100 cases reported in a year across the states. We praise the Lord that he gave us sense enough to take him to TC Thompson Children's Hospital. Joshua's recovery road is going to be a bumpy one but the Lord has been there the whole time guiding us to care for Joshua. Please do not ever take your kid or kids or for that matter anyone that you value for granted. This is one thing I know I cannot regret...thank you Lord for showing me that it is more important to give Joshua the time, love and understanding than the woes of the world.
Update March 29, 2009: Right now Joshua is going through his 2nd Cycle of Chemo Therapy. He will be done with this cycle, Lord willing, in a week. He is going to have one treatment tomorrow and the last one is next Monday. In a few days Joshua is going to have his scans done and then we may be making a trip up to Cincinnati, Ohio to their Cincinnati Children's Hospital. I know you are all praying because we see the Lord's work in Joshua everyday. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
My Family Is Safe
I am sure you have seen the AOL report on Binghamton, NY. Yes, that is where my mom and dad live and yes, they are okay. They have a church member who worked at this office and she wasn not there today! PTL.
Just pray for the families of those who did lose their lives today.
Just pray for the families of those who did lose their lives today.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Get your knees dirty for Joshua
Here is the latest update from Nadene. Little Joshua needs some dirty knees from all of us..
No Food For Now
Posted 4 hours ago
Sorry I haven't updated you all but I've been busy with Joshua and OH SO TIRED. Joshua has Slick Gut Syndrome his intestine has no Villi causing chronic diarrhea. We are getting TPN, Total Parenteral Nutrition, through the IV. This afternoon he got Platelets. Please pray for his condition to get better because Joshua is wearing us down asking for food and something to drink besides water.
On a funny note Joshua has 2 nurses named Renea but he calls one of them Kanay and the other nicknay for some reason. If that was not hilarious enough, the other day Kanay was changing out the Christmas Pole they hang the IV liquids from and Joshua noticed that the pole was empty...he proceeded to say, "Is that pole naked?" The nurse burst out laughing and said, "I guess it is."Joshua responded, "Are you going to take that naked pole down the hall?" We have such a good time listening to his witty remarks. Yesterday we were talking about going to the Ronald McDonald Room. He said to me, "Momma, are you going to the macaroni room?" I hope y'all enjoy these little nuggets of our happiness between the sorrow. Thanks again for all your prayers.
Christ...The Cure All,
Nadene
No Food For Now
Posted 4 hours ago
Sorry I haven't updated you all but I've been busy with Joshua and OH SO TIRED. Joshua has Slick Gut Syndrome his intestine has no Villi causing chronic diarrhea. We are getting TPN, Total Parenteral Nutrition, through the IV. This afternoon he got Platelets. Please pray for his condition to get better because Joshua is wearing us down asking for food and something to drink besides water.
On a funny note Joshua has 2 nurses named Renea but he calls one of them Kanay and the other nicknay for some reason. If that was not hilarious enough, the other day Kanay was changing out the Christmas Pole they hang the IV liquids from and Joshua noticed that the pole was empty...he proceeded to say, "Is that pole naked?" The nurse burst out laughing and said, "I guess it is."Joshua responded, "Are you going to take that naked pole down the hall?" We have such a good time listening to his witty remarks. Yesterday we were talking about going to the Ronald McDonald Room. He said to me, "Momma, are you going to the macaroni room?" I hope y'all enjoy these little nuggets of our happiness between the sorrow. Thanks again for all your prayers.
Christ...The Cure All,
Nadene
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