My life has been turned upside down and shaken,BUT,
I know that God is still in control.
He who has created the beautiful flowers knows what I can handle.
As Jake and I travel this uncharted path before us I will trust my Father to lead the way.
I want to thank each one of you who have prayed and are praying for us.
Tears are many but we feel a deep underlying peace.
There are so many things to talk about and so much to to do.
A verse I lean on is found in Philippians 4:13,
I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
50 comments:
praying and thinking of you. I memorized this scripture and it helpes me when in dire times as you are.
Fear Not, for I am with you, be dismayed, for I am your God, I will comfort you and strengthen you and I will lift you up by my righteous right hand. isaiah 41:10
Praise God for your steadfast faith and trust.
He IS our shelter in the time of storm.
He IS our Rock.
He IS faithful
His promises are true.
You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers thru out each day. May God continue to bless you with His comfort, strength and peace.
God will be with both of you through this trial. I'm thankful for your strong faith, for God's goodness and mercy, and for the prayers of friends to support you. I wish I could give you a big hug! Love and peace to both of you.
I will continue to keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.
You have a strong testimony to share. Loved the beautiful photos and the scripture. Peace
Have taken you both to the Father in prayer. God will take care of you! May you feel His arms surround you both even as family and friends are there for you. Hugs!!!!!!! Such beautiful peaceful photos! And if He cares for all of the flowers and butterflies, will He not so much more care for you!
Your post this morning is very touching and your pictures are very calming. I know that you trust in God and He will take care of you. Keeping you in my prayers...
Still thinking of you - just said a prayer for you. Stay strong. (I know, that's easy for "me" to say!).
You are very strong Ruth, you and Jake are in my heart and in my thoughts.
God loves and cares for you and Jake.
You said it best, Ruth, with the Lord's help and with many prayers you will take it step by step. I pray for you during the day whenever you cross my mind, which is whenever I see a bird or flower or the beauties of God. My husband prays also. Hugs, Diane
Ruth dear, you have the only sensible attitude to take in a case like this. We only see a tiny shred of the whole picture and God has the whole well in hand.
You are right, we are ever only given as much as we can cope with and at least you have been given some precious time. Do not take a doctor's prognosis as gospel truth, after all humans are fallible and th e time granted you both could be much longer. Just trust in the goodness of the Lord
With prayers for you both . . . Arija
I am so uplifted to see the beautiful pictures you have posted in this really hard time for you. You clearly have your eyes on the Father, and nothing else. Ruth, you are a true inspiration to so many, you really know that God is our strong fortress!! You and Jake continue to be in my prayers daily, and I also put him on our church prayer line.
Oh, Ruth, I can't even imagine the pain and sorrow you and Jake are going through. But you are right; God will carry you through. "... on wings like eagles." (Is 40:31) He is there with you all the way. I continue to lift you and Jake up in prayer, for peace and strength.
Hi Ruth. I am glad you are able to find some peace. I have been thinking of you two constantly and hope that you are enjoying each other and leaning on one another, as well as God.
We see evidence of God's care and provision in nature, and his mercies are new every morning. You feel his peace at this difficult time because he is holding you both in the palm of his hand. So glad you were able to share this beautiful post.
Ruth, you both are in my thoughts.
Ruth, my heart aches for you as you and Jake face these difficult days. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so happy that you have the great Comforter with you. May you feel the love and support of your friends and family as you have never felt before. God is good..all the time...even in the valleys.
Ruth, I am ditto-ing exactly what Dorothy said.
Oh Ruth, my heart aches for you both. I am grateful you and Jake know where to rest and draw your strength for each day. Our God is faithful to carry us through the storms. Lifting you and Jake daily in prayer. Romans 8:38-39 NOTHING can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.
Praying for both of you.
We'll continue to pray. Just know that you are not alone.
I know you and Jake are strong, and your faith will guide you down the right path.I continue to pray for you both. Be strong Ruth.
More hugs coming your way.
B.
Ruth, I know this is so hard for you, thank you for sharing what you and Jake are going through. I am so thankful that you both have the God of all comfort as your comforter during this sad and difficult time.
I pray that these days ahead will be a special time with family and and pain free for Jake.
Still praying and sending you hugs...
Still praying for you both -- I can attest to how much the prayers of the Saints help!
The God of all comfort is with you and in you!
Sometimes all we can do is stand... and pray for you and your family
May God bless you during this very difficult time. Our prayers are with you for the decisions you make and the time you share.
what beautiful photos you have chosen to depict His personal care and faithfulness to us ... prayers for both of you
We will continue to keep both of you in our prayers.
I can tell you that when my late wife was battling cancer we both found God's presence, peace and blessings to be more real than at any other time in our life together.
Hi Ruth, I am so sorry you are having to face this difficult journey together with your husband. I'll be thinking of you in the days ahead. I pray that you will feel tremendous peace!
Hugs, Lovella
A beautiful post, Ruth. However much time you are granted together, you are able to share and treasure each precious moment. Your faith will see you through.
God Bless You, Ruth. You are an inspiration to us all. I knew that you had TONS of faith ---and you have proved it to us with this post. Still though, we are all human --and we are ALL very sad for you and Jake. I will continue to pray for you two every second of every day... May God continue to give you both the strength needed during these hard time...
God Bless You BOTH.
Loads of HUGS and Prayers and LOVE,
Betsy
I have a difficult time reading this as I feel so sad and helpless. I cannot understand things sometimes but understand it is part of God's will but I still ache so much from the heart. I hope you are ok and know that I may not be the best at giving the proper words and stuff at this time but I really do have you both in my hearts ..{{hugs}}
Ruth, my heart just aches for you and your dear husband.....hugs to you and i pray that you can feel the embrace of our God that loves you both so much, even through this difficult time.
When I read about the news you received of Jake's health, a song came to mind that I've always found very comforting:
O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come;
be thou our guide while life shall last,
and our eternal home.
Thank God for your strong faith - He will see you through this and some day we'll all be united with Him.
I can only imagine how extremely difficult this is for you, and for Jake. Many prayers and cyber hugs are coming your way this day, from a stranger in blog land,
Jane
I can only imagine how extremely difficult this is for you, and for Jake. Many prayers and cyber hugs are coming your way this day, from a stranger in blog land,
Jane
I can only imagine how extremely difficult this is for you, and for Jake. Many prayers and cyber hugs are coming your way this day, from a stranger in blog land,
Jane
I'm adding my prayer to the rest this morning. May God shine His face on you and give you peace. Thank you for your example of faith in our Heavenly Father even in such difficult times.
I have been away from blogging lately, and was ever so sad to read about Jake. Sometimes we feel the hand of God most in times of trial and I can tell you are leaning hard on that hand..knowing he is always there to comfort and sustain. I will add both of you to my prayer list and continue to pray for strength and blessings.
Ruth I am in shock as I read your last post. Know that I am holding both you and Jake in my prayers and in my thoughts.
You were there when I needed support and now I am here for you both.May you find comfort in knowing that we within this blog community hold you close to our hearts.
love and light and gentle hugs
Anna xoxo
May He bless youand keep you.
Thanks for taking the time to visit me during this painful time in your life. I do pray for peace that surpasses understanding for you and yours.
prayers and blessings for you both today.
your words are such an encouragement.
Love and prayers to you across the miles.
Hi Ruth, I just heard the news. I'm so very sorry to hear of Jake's illness. There just are no words for the depth of sadness this brings. Much love and many prayers for you both, and Steve and Kai.
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
Fotografie con colori eccezionali
Dear Ruth and Jake
Still checking in on you daily and still offering prayers and plenty of hugs all around. .
You are very strong and with God's guidence you will come through.
Becky ♥♥♥
Dear Ruthi and Jake... be strong. God has reasons... you got the faith... you have our prayers and support.
Post a Comment