“Or what man is there among you who,
if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?
Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent?
If you then, being evil,
know how to give good gifts to your children,
how much more will your Father who is in heaven
give good things to those who ask Him!”
~Matthew 7:9-11~
Rufus, Margie, and “Miss” Avis got home about 8 P.M. Thank God for watching over them as they came home.
Charles and Bea Houeye of Roseland are both doing pretty well now, even though they both have both had some difficult times. Thank God for the good health they are enjoying now.
Sydney Dixon (Daughter of Rob and Jess Dixon)
Dorothy, you weren’t kidding sister!
What a day it has been. It felt a little like a do-over of last Thursday, when we first brought her home. I had the same nervous feelings riding in the backseat next to her, the same excitement turning into our neighborhood, the same relief as we pulled into our driveway. Happy one-week birthday, Baby Girl! You’re home!
Walking through the halls of Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital today on our way out, I finally saw what a great place it is. We’ve spent the last four days there, and yesterday- day three of our stay- I left room 7310 for the first time to walk around the corner to find the family laundry room. I had to ask a nurse for directions and she tried to start by telling me go back to the elevators… excuse me? There’s an elevator here? Where is that? It was a short walk, and as much as I enjoyed the fresh air, I couldn’t get back to Sydney’s side fast enough. Anyway, if I had ventured out any further, I would have seen a remarkable facility that doesn’t feel like a hospital as you walk through. But while I was impressed, if we never go back there again I’ll be totally fine with that.
As I mentioned earlier, all the doctor really could say this morning is that Sydney was looking great and they had no more reason to keep her in the hospital. While it’s a little scary and frustrating to have no concrete explanation for the distress Sydney experienced over the weekend, we’re just so thankful that the problems seem to have completely gone away. Two of doctors who treated her both said, “It is better to see a patient get better and not know what the problem was, than to know what the problem is and not see a patient get better.” I have watched Syd like a hawk today, and I’ll probably sleep with one eye open tonight, but all we’ve seen today is a content, sleeping, pooping, precious little girl!
We have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. I am thankful for a healthy baby who has changed my life forever in the longest and shortest week ever. I am thankful for an incredible husband who I love even more every time I see him holding our daughter. I am thankful for the doctors, nurses, ER team, and other caregivers at VCH who have taken care of our whole family this week. I am thankful for friends, acquaintances, and strangers who have stopped in the midst of their busy days to pray for Sydney. I am thankful for a Great Physician Who is all knowing and Who allowed us to witness yet another miracle this week. I am thankful for the journey we’ve been on the past few days, because my faith is stronger and I have a better understanding of Jesus’ love as a result.
There aren’t enough words to say thanks to all of you who are reading this message- you found this blog because you cared about our Sweet Sydney. Thank you for lifting her name up to heaven on our behalf.
I hope you find yourself surrounded by blessings this Thanksgiving with much to give thanks for!
The funeral for Frances Hughes will be at 11 A.M. this morning at Seale funeral home in Denham Springs. Burial will be in Arcola for those of you who wish to attend.
Kne
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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10
Mike Benson, Editor
THE LORD OFTEN taught by parables; in fact, approximately one third of His recorded teachings were in parable form…
There are no parables in John’s gospel, but in the synoptics, these simple memorable stories with imagery convey deep truths which are central to His teaching. One of the Lord’s favorite themes in these parables is “stewardship.” A steward was a manager-someone who managed the owner’s farm or business. Good stewards faithfully used their master’s resources to advance his current concerns and increase his wealth. Bad stewards misused their resources for personal gain or squandered them out of laziness. Scripture teaches that God is the owner of all we have. David stated, “The earth is the Lord’s and all its fullness. The world and those who dwell therein” (Psa. 24:1). Paul reminds us, “Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s” (1 Cor. 6:19-20).
What trust God has placed in us! This privilege, however, brings with it the responsibility to manage to the very best of our ability His assets.
Most Americans regard themselves as sovereign owners, and the money, wealth, and assets we have are exclusively at our disposal to advance our own interest. There is a tremendous difference in how we view possessions as owners or stewards. This concept will determine how much we give. As owners we will ask, “How much of my money will I give to God,” but as stewards the question will be, “How much of God’s money will I keep for myself?” Statistics reveal that as most American Christians’ incomes go up, their percentage of giving goes down! This philosophy is brought about by an attitude that asks, “Do I want this? And (sometimes) “Can I afford it?, from the owner. While the steward asks, “How will this affect my ability to advance God’s purpose?” The steward will always remember God’s passion to reach the lost, and look for creative ways to subsidize this great purpose. In this season of THANKSGIVING, let us again renew our gratitude for our personal redemption and determine that if our nation can have a special time to count our physical blessings, God’s people can treasure the great spiritual blessings we enjoy! As you pray with your family this week let every family member be reminded of the blessing of salvation! Jerry Jenkins
“Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.”
1 Corinthians 4:2
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Have a great day of preparation for the Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee
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