Comments on: Yea Though I Walk….

By: Dad/Granddad/Larry

Dad/Granddad/Larry — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:40:39 +0000

I too am remembering ya’ll in my conversations with God.

By: Janet

Janet — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:56:26 +0000

Your family situation is certainly different from mine; however, there is something about impending parenthood (even if it is again) that leads to uncertainty and the inevitable questions about making it.

Someone told me during our adoption process that “if God leads you to it, He’ll get you through it”. We had a tough process times 2, my husband stayed to foster for 4 more months after I came home. That separation (from my husband and children) was rough. It was made even rougher by the fact that I was 4 1/2 months pregnant when I came home and my dad died a week after I got back. My husband and I were also surving our circumstances, not thriving. With a lot of prayer and the help of friends and family, we made it through…to a place where we thrived. Baby number 4 has but us back into survival mode but we will come out on the other side with God’s help and a ton of hard work.

Joe said it well- you have a hard row to hoe. But you will do it. And when you are not able to do it alone, you will be lifted up and stronger hands than yours will shoulder the burden. And you will be blessed.

Feel better, Dave. Take care Carmen, Lana, and Lauren.

By: Betty Short, NY Grandma's Friend

Betty Short, NY Grandma's Friend — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:18:43 +0000

I agree with Joe. I would love to hear you sing this sometime. What a great song!

By: debbie

debbie — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:37:27 +0000

Praying for your family……….

By: Joe Jordan

Joe Jordan — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:58:40 +0000

Hi, What a great song, Hope I get to hear you sing it some time. God bless

By: Nicki Luce

Nicki Luce — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:43:47 +0000

Hope Dave feels better SOON! Sending our love and hugs, Nicki (Angel Riley’s Mommy)

By: NY Grandma

NY Grandma — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:35:00 +0000

Amen – Let it be, Lord.

By: Tina Lutz

Tina Lutz — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:04:52 +0000

I like what Danny said. God chooses to place his soldiers everywhere, and He chooses to place some in the valley of the shadow of death. It reminds me of a song I wrote recently just expressing how I want to keep worshiping God even when I’m in a challenging situation that isn’t where I want to be.

I want to praise You on the mountaintop, high above the clouds
Praise You in the victory, when I feel Your gaze so proud
Praise You when I feel like it, when I feel Your joy and peace
But maybe I can praise You best where I don’t want to be
Maybe I can praise You best where I don’t want to be

So I’ll praise You in the rain, praise You in the pain
Praise You when I can’t get up, I’ve fallen down again
Praise You when I hate the place that You’ve called me to be
I’ll praise You, I’ll praise You, Lord, ‘cause it’s not about me

I want to praise You when I’m happy, everything is going well
Not when I am struggling in my own familiar hell
Praise You when I understand, not when I just can’t see
But maybe I can praise You best where I don’t want to be
Maybe I can praise You best where I don’t want to be

I will praise You when I’m where I don’t want to be
And that is how I’ll show, O Lord, just how much You mean to me

God, give us the strength to keep our hearts open before You when we don’t understand why and when we’re even a little angry at You for putting us in situations that are beyond us. You aren’t afraid to give us more than we can handle because You know that Your strength is enough long after our strength has run out. May Dave and Lana’s lives be filled with Your power so that they can remain strong even when they are weak.

By: Sandi

Sandi — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:32:12 +0000

“One Day At A Time, Sweet Jesus”

By: Joe Jordan

Joe Jordan — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:07:32 +0000

Boy, What an awesome testimony of Gods servants at his will. Praise God for Danny, thank you Jesus for putting Danny in our path. There are so many of us that just don’t “get it” but I think Danny must. When my wife decided to leave me I had resigned my self to be placed in some “home” knowing I need help. At first I was mad, then nervious, then decided I would not stay where ever I was put. I was just going to go and live for God how ever that turned out, with that I was at complete peace. By God’s grace, my ex-wifes help, and my neighbors I get to stay in my home. I don’t know how long it will last but I don’t care. I have no choice as others make my choices for me. If ever I fall silent on here you just might meet me on the street some where and no need to worry or feel sorry for me. I go with God and maybe that means I will grow old right here but one thing I know, things change in an instant and we may not be ready for it but God already has a back up plan so we are good ) I hope this makes sense.
Dave, Lana, Are you going to make it? I have been through too much and seen too much to casually say yes. Do I think either one of you will throw up your hands and say “I’m done”? Nope, not in a million years but you have a hard row to hoe so it is going to take A LOT of effort. Soon you will not only have Lauren and Carmen but baby Hope too. Dave will be working and you ,Lana, Will be taking care of 3 children two of which need constant care. I think about this as I pray for you because I know it will be hard so set your mind now for that time, make plans as best you can for help and most important ,ABSOLUTLY, you and Dave make time for you. Time to laugh, play, and fall in love all over again every chance you get because the day will come you look back and say “wow, we sure been through a lot togather” and you will be so proud. Thats my prayer for you. Once again I write too much and am very tired so I hope it is good what I say. Love to you all. God bless. In Christ, Joe