It is official: I am very emotional. One minute I am so thankful for another baby and my emotions are kept in check. The next minute I become very scared of taking care of two babies under the age of three. Sunday, I had contractions pretty regularly probably because I did too much but it made me realize how soon my baby girl is coming (I will go to the doctor tomorrow and have an update on how things are progressing). I cannot wait for her to be here, however, it will not be just me and Jackson anymore. Ignorance sometimes is bliss...I was so naive right before I had Jackson and just thought we would go home with him and live happily ever after and the only hard part would be giving birth. I never dreamed of him being sick ever. But as many of you know, being a parent again is huge responsibility especially when your kids are jaundiced and dehydrated and about to be hospitalized because you are too prideful to realize breastfeeding is not working with us like the in the case with Jackson (not breastfeeding this time so that will be different).
Charlie was able to buy FBC's wonderful choir's CD in the our new church bookstore. On the CD Jessie sings this great song but I cannot find the song or the lyrics online. It is called "I Will Trust in Thee." Trusting God is an action that I have to do...even when things are uncertain and major life change is about to happen. I trust God by taking every one of my crazy thoughts captive to God (especially in the middle of the night when I have crazy thoughts this week) and dwelling on Him and His strength in me. It is not my strength or power, rather it is His, and nothing is going to happen to me that he is not allowing to happen for my good and His glory.
Here are the words to this wonderful song:
When my path is dark before me
I will trust in Thee
When thy face is hidden from me
I will trust in Thee
When my burden's weigh upon my heart
and hope seems far from me
I will lift my hand to thee my God
I will trust in Thee
When foes encamp around me
I will trust in Thee
Clinging to the one who will save me
I will trust in Thee
Before the earth and heaven formed
Before you made the sea
You knew my name
Oh Lord I will trust in Thee
Lord you found me you surround me
Lord I love you, I will trust you
You are my strength
You are my shield
Jesus you are my strength
Oh for Grace
clinging to the one who saved me
Does anyone know the origination of this song?
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6 comments:
Oh honey, I do understand! I cried for 2 days when I came home w/ Owen because I remembered bringing Price home and I felt sad for him having to share me and sad he was so grown up and sad his world was going to be turned upside-down.......but really, he was fine. He did show a little bit of jealousy at first but it has been a smooth transition. He is young and he won't even remember life w/o Abigail. That is what makes this young age great. He & his little sister will be the best of friends.
Your a wonderful mother and you can handle this.......and I am always here to help! I'll be praying for you.
Thanks girl for the encouragement! Guess I am feeling overwhelmed especially with it being the Christmas season and all.
Emily,
You will do a great job being a mom of 2 (and maybe even 3 or 4 one day)! You love to be organized, to look for deals, and to ask for help if you need it. That's what being a great mom is all about! You also have a very involved husband and extended family, which always helps! We are praying for you and thinking of you and Charlie in your new adventure!
~The Paces~
Thank you so much Merritt! Keep us in your prays for the next couple weeks!
You asked about the origin of the song "I Will Trust in Thee". I do not have that, but I have a version of the song sung by our choir and recorded on a CD - I trust it will bless your heart.
On the same CD they recorded "Through the Fire" - WOW!!
Send me your email address and I will reply with an attachment in mp3 format.
You do have an encouraging website.
Bob Myers
bobmyers@tds.net
"I Will Trust in Thee"
Written by Steve Erickson; © 2001 Lorilu Music.
Originally performed by the ABC Youth Choir and Sara Groves:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPjNprAPqVs
Later recorded by Prestonwood Baptist Church: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H72vJkyKcE
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