Well, Jalin's Journey has been quite an eye-opener for all of us. I think we have learned that prioritizing God should be on the top of our list for the New Year. I think we have realized that the Sovereignty of God is what has got us all through thus far. His deity shows us that He is Omnipotent (All Powerful), Omniscient, (All Knowing), and Omnipresent,(Everywhere). He really does love us, and is able to do all things.
Jalin has come a long way in the last 58 days. She is beginning to get out a little more. She has been to Church, the basketball games, and a few days ago she actually did a little shopping with some of her "bestus friends". In fact, I believe we had church at the Verizon Store in the mall! Wow! She has been reduced to one shot a day, and now she is manuevering alot in the wheelchair by herself. Please pray. She still gets frustrated with her inability to do things by her self. Her foot pain has been reduced to a minimum-Praise be to God! Our next venture to Birmingham will be on Jan 8th with the Orthopedic surgeon who performed her surgery. This whole episode in our lives has been a lot to swallow, but I know God is going to be glorified for it all. Please be praying for all the opportunities that will be unfolding in 2009 to share God's power of protection. Prayerfully Jalin will be sharing some of her story March 21st at our "Come Together" Youth Crusade - featuring Decemberadio Band- Hillcrest Praise Band- We will be sharing Jalin's Journey -May we all be intentional about gathering the Harvest for His Kingdom! I love you guys and pray great empowerment over your lives for the way you have ministered to my family. Merry Christmas and Hey!! -Happy New Year!
Pastor Darryl
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Day 47-Sunday, December 14, 2008
Hi Everyone,
Sorry we haven't written a post in a while. We have been busy surviving! Well, today is our 23rd wedding anniversary. Wow! Time flies. I am thankful for Darryl and our children. I have been blessed beyond measure. When Darryl and I married this time 23 years ago, I would never have dreamed we would be a minister's family serving the Lord in Alabama. LOL! We didn't even know the Lord back then. God has been so very good and gracious to us. Our journey just keeps getting sweeter (sometimes much more difficult, but sweeter).
Thank you again for your prayers. Jalin still struggles with the pain in her left foot. It is in constant pain and burns continuously. Mostly during the day she tolerates it, but at night and early morning she cries with the pain. Jalin and I didn't get to church this morning. She is so nauseous in the morning from the pain meds. We pray that we can go tonight to see our kid's Christmas drama. It starts at 6:00 Ga time, if you can make it. I hear it is incredible!
Remember there are 12 days until Christmas. Count your blessings and focus on Jesus! We love each of you! Merry Christmas!
Love,
Lori
Sorry we haven't written a post in a while. We have been busy surviving! Well, today is our 23rd wedding anniversary. Wow! Time flies. I am thankful for Darryl and our children. I have been blessed beyond measure. When Darryl and I married this time 23 years ago, I would never have dreamed we would be a minister's family serving the Lord in Alabama. LOL! We didn't even know the Lord back then. God has been so very good and gracious to us. Our journey just keeps getting sweeter (sometimes much more difficult, but sweeter).
Thank you again for your prayers. Jalin still struggles with the pain in her left foot. It is in constant pain and burns continuously. Mostly during the day she tolerates it, but at night and early morning she cries with the pain. Jalin and I didn't get to church this morning. She is so nauseous in the morning from the pain meds. We pray that we can go tonight to see our kid's Christmas drama. It starts at 6:00 Ga time, if you can make it. I hear it is incredible!
Remember there are 12 days until Christmas. Count your blessings and focus on Jesus! We love each of you! Merry Christmas!
Love,
Lori
Monday, December 8, 2008
Day 41 - December 8th- Evening
Jalin's Journey has inspired me to look at Christmas in a whole new perspective. You know, we get to running so hard at times, we neglect to notice things that are really the most important. I really and truly want all of you to get the jist of what my heart is saying- I want you to be filled with the Christmas Spirit! If you take the time to look at Luke Chapter 2, you will see the Bible come alive with some monumental truths. #1 Christmas is about Family. Notice that Jesus was born into a family, (Luke 2: 4-6) Mary & Joseph and Baby Jesus- Jesus could have entered this world any way He pleased- 3, 5 , 15 even 33 years of age- He could have just appeared through a wall! but He did not for a reason to show all of us the value of family. Don't give up on your family. #2 Christmas is about Friends, God sent this family, friends on to the scene- the shepherds made hast and came(Luke 2: 16) -Remember to have friends, you must first be a friend. #3 - Christmas is about finance- Yes it is about giving- The Wise Men brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh. I'm not saying go load up in debt but you can give something to those you love, start out with a little gift of your time and concern. #4 - Christmas is about faith- Mary had faith, Joseph had faith, the shepherds had faith, the wise men had faith - What kind of faith drives you! It is impossible to please God without faith.
Jalin has had an incredible day! Our faith in a Sovereign, powerful God has been increased! Remember He loves you and He gave all of us the very best gift we could ever imagine! He gave us The Christ in Christmas- Thank you all again for the love you have shown me and my family. We will love you 4-ever! Merry Christmas! Can I hear a big A-Men!
Pastor Darryl
Jalin has had an incredible day! Our faith in a Sovereign, powerful God has been increased! Remember He loves you and He gave all of us the very best gift we could ever imagine! He gave us The Christ in Christmas- Thank you all again for the love you have shown me and my family. We will love you 4-ever! Merry Christmas! Can I hear a big A-Men!
Pastor Darryl
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Day 39-December 6, 2008
Hello Everyone,
Jalin and I are lying around on the couch today (it's a lazy Saturday) watching the DVD from the Praise and Worship night from October 31st. It begins much like a funeral or wake, because that night we had no idea what to expect from Jalin's life. Praise God today, some 37 or so days later,
we are rejoicing about Jalin's life, as well as the other four girls' lives. God worked a miracle in all of them. Thank you Jesus! We stand amazed at what you did in this city and what you are continuing to do here. Thank you Jesus for protecting those girls and saving them from tragedy. Thank you Lord for all of our friends and loved ones! Each of you and your prayers have strengthened us and moved our Lord to protect our girls. HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD!!!!!!
Please continue to pray for Jalin's healing, specifically her left foot that has the bruised nerve. She has about 56 more days of not bearing weight on her legs. We go back to the ortho group January 8, 2009. Pray for her to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might!
We love you all,
Lori
Jalin and I are lying around on the couch today (it's a lazy Saturday) watching the DVD from the Praise and Worship night from October 31st. It begins much like a funeral or wake, because that night we had no idea what to expect from Jalin's life. Praise God today, some 37 or so days later,
we are rejoicing about Jalin's life, as well as the other four girls' lives. God worked a miracle in all of them. Thank you Jesus! We stand amazed at what you did in this city and what you are continuing to do here. Thank you Jesus for protecting those girls and saving them from tragedy. Thank you Lord for all of our friends and loved ones! Each of you and your prayers have strengthened us and moved our Lord to protect our girls. HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD!!!!!!
Please continue to pray for Jalin's healing, specifically her left foot that has the bruised nerve. She has about 56 more days of not bearing weight on her legs. We go back to the ortho group January 8, 2009. Pray for her to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might!
We love you all,
Lori
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Day 36-December 3, 2008
Hello Everyone,
We had Jalin's appointments at UAB today. It was a long day. We were gone about nine hours! The Ortho surgeon group said that the pain in her left foot could be caused by the screws, but probably it is the nerve waking up and recovering from trauma. He showed her a couple of exercises to do and said to give the medication more time to work. He was pleased with her xrays of the pelvis area. The other appointment was with the trauma group. This doctor explained more to us about the nerve and the fact that it could be bruised. It takes more time to heal, and she must be patient. He prescribed her another med to help with relieving the nerve pain. It is no quick fix, however, the nerve has no pain receptors and meds just will not take the pain away like a bone or muscle. It is trial and error to see which meds each person's body might respond to. We are trying the new one now. This doc had fallen off a roof in his past and was able to ease our minds about the recovery of trauma and what to expect. We must be patient as her body heals. All of her wounds look good and are healing well. It was a good report, but not really satisfying for Jalin. She wants the pain gone and wants to get up and walk around. She still has 60 days of not allowing weight on her legs. She is a miracle! We just need prayer for her to allow God to heal her completely, even if it is not on our time frame. He knows what He is doing! His mercies never fail!
Please keep lifting her up!
We love each one of you,
Lori
We had Jalin's appointments at UAB today. It was a long day. We were gone about nine hours! The Ortho surgeon group said that the pain in her left foot could be caused by the screws, but probably it is the nerve waking up and recovering from trauma. He showed her a couple of exercises to do and said to give the medication more time to work. He was pleased with her xrays of the pelvis area. The other appointment was with the trauma group. This doctor explained more to us about the nerve and the fact that it could be bruised. It takes more time to heal, and she must be patient. He prescribed her another med to help with relieving the nerve pain. It is no quick fix, however, the nerve has no pain receptors and meds just will not take the pain away like a bone or muscle. It is trial and error to see which meds each person's body might respond to. We are trying the new one now. This doc had fallen off a roof in his past and was able to ease our minds about the recovery of trauma and what to expect. We must be patient as her body heals. All of her wounds look good and are healing well. It was a good report, but not really satisfying for Jalin. She wants the pain gone and wants to get up and walk around. She still has 60 days of not allowing weight on her legs. She is a miracle! We just need prayer for her to allow God to heal her completely, even if it is not on our time frame. He knows what He is doing! His mercies never fail!
Please keep lifting her up!
We love each one of you,
Lori
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