Well it’s Sunday night (or monday morning depending on how you view things) and it is about time to go wake Stacy up. 1am is feeding time and she provides the meal. I think she is going to take over for me now as well, since she got a little more napping time than I did today.
Today was one of those days where you wish you could do more, be more, or something like that. Guess I’ll have to trust that in my weakness God’s strength really is evident. I encountered a couple situations at church today that just left me feeling so helpless. I so want to be used by God yet these situations are WAY beyond anything I could ever begin to help with. Henry Nouwen a famous christian author has a quote that I have above my desk that reminds me that sometimes it is not in having the answers or being able to change a situation, but simply being willing to stand beside others that is most important. I’m praying that is true tonight and that I will be able to stand beside these people in a meaningful way this next week.
Well just thought I’d throw that out there, I know I’m supposed to update on the boy but there is more to life than c02 numbers and kidney stones! Greyson has slept a lot today which could be due to an “episode” he had last night. Around 10:15pm last night (saturday night) as I finished feeding him he started really acting like he was in pain. Basically for the next hour and 15 minutes there was nothing I could to to make him feel better. I think it was stone related. So today he rested (and played with the nurse I’m told, I just missed it). Right now he is laying very peacefully in his crib. So with that I go to wake up Stacy (who is feeling better, thanks for the prayers!) and see about getting some sleep!
I think it is when we feel the most helpless that we can really see God in action. We will pray for you as always. I know Greyson has a doctors appointment, we will pray that all goes well. If he goes as the incredible hulk, they may find another specialist he will have to see.. Take care
Bob, Stacy and Greyson,
Bob, in response to your comment, there is a story about a woman who asks how a man can believe in God when he lets bad things happen. His answer was that God doesn’t let bad things happen, but he is there beside us when they do. In turn, your ability to be there and listen is a gift in itself.
And I love the Hulk – he matches KJ’s Alien Day picture.
You are all in our prayers – rest well Westfall family and be well.
Judy
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KJ came upstairs to check on Greyson just as I was showing Jim the green version. I wish you could have seen his face! He said you got him for a moment. I think it would have been more than that, but I told him you had done it. He thinks Greyson’s Dad is cool.
Goodnight all,
Judy & KJ
have you guys been working out? I’ll never be able to beat him in arm wrestling again!
Hi little family, what fun catching up after the weekend. I’m always sorry to hear when Greyson is having pain. We hope and pray everyday for God to heal his little body. He is so precious! Boy Bob the picture of you and Greyson side by side, even the tilt of the head. He’s Daddys boy that’s for sure. You and Stacy are doing such a great job. God Bless You and hold you up and give you the strengh you need. We serve an Awesome God. When people have trials in there life I always think of that poem, “Footprints.” Looking back there were so many times in my life I know the Lord was carring me, infact the past few years he has picked me up on a regular basis. Well enough for now. We Love You and hold you near in our hearts.