This one is for my christian friends and I’m sorry for my non christian friends and readers to be getting all religious on you. Yes, you are at retro mummy and I don’t normally throw my religion on you here. But all I have to hold on to right now is my deep faith. I found this song through a quilting blogger last year and it is so comforting. It fills my heart and takes away a bit of the pain in there right now. Later today (tuesday) we will hear what the dr’s have decided but my Dad’s face says it all right now while my sweet mum doesn’t know what is going on.
‘Till he returns or calls me home, here in the power of Christ I’ll stand’
I have a sponsored post coming up and will be back later in the week. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your sweet caring words. I’ve known that this time would come but I’m not ready.
Corrie, thinking of you and your family at this time. I hope you find strength and comfort in the people around you both in real life and those that support you online too. Rosa xxx
Sending you lots of love, be brave and be kind to yourself. Love your Mum xxx Tammy xxx
My heart and prayers are with you and your family. I have also been touched by cancer, my son had neuroblastoma as an infant and toddler, so I know how ugly and painful the disease is. Hold tight to your faith, God IS with you.
You’re right no words…lots of tears and for us lots of praying to be done.
Take heart in those song lyrics through this storm.
You are never ready, but you will be OK – the universe is unfolding as it should – hugs to you, Annie
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. It is good that you have your faith and good friends and family to support you
Dear Corrie, when I read the title no words, I was so afraid what I might read.
Thinking of you and sending you love and hugs is all I can do.
Blessings on you and your family, powerful song..God be with your Mother and Father at this difficult time..
Prayers coming your way..
Maggey
Oh sweetheart, my prayers are with you and your family for strength and comfort. Your blogger family is here behind you to hold you up when you need it. My family was touched by cancer and I lost my uncle the man who raised me.
Maria
much love and may you truly know God’s strength in your weakness…..prayers from england for you and yours … amazing song, hold onto the truth of it xx
Corrie – I am thinking and praying for you and your family. I know how hard this is as I’ve been through it. Much love to you all.
We sang this song to our sister in Christ last week who is now with our Lord Jesus and this song is comforting to all those who are suffering. I pray that you will continue to find comfort and draw strength on the one who has conquered death – our one and only Jesus Christ during this extremely difficult time.
I love when we sing this song in church. I’m glad it’s bringing you some comfort.
I don’t think you could ever be ready for such a thing. Many hugs to you from around the world!
Corrie, I’m reading your blog not so long as maybe other your faithful friends and followers but I was so impressed by your words and faith! You are very strong and amazing woman!! I hope everything will be OK and I wish you strength to go through these problems
With Love from Tanya
(Ukraine)
Oh Corrie. I’m so sorry to hear about your mum — I’ve been wondering how she’s doing. I love your new blog header — cling tight to your little angels when you’re sad. Sending big hugs your way!
You and your family are in my prayers. Your tears are a blessing from God given to release the emotions and cleanse the soul. We may not understand His plan; however, by faith we know His plan to be for the best.
So sorry you have to go through this………….I lost my mum in the same way nearly three years ago, there are no words to describe the anguish you are going through but your faith will light your way and give you comfort when all feels so hopeless…
You are in my prayers, florrie.
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Please take care xx
I guess you will never be ready, but I’m sure you will be amazed by your strength. Hugs for your lovely, sweet family. Take care!
Thinking and praying for you and your family.
Although we all know that our days on earth are numbered, when the time does come we are never ready. I am continuing to keep your family in my prayers.
BIG hugs Corrie. Thinking of you and your Family xxx
there’s not many words to say except i’m praying for you and your family to have strength. I know this is a difficult time for you, but Christ will get you through. I’ve been there, I know.
be brave..
hugs
Thinking healing thoughts for you and your family. Indeed, be brave.
Oh Corrie
I also have no words :(. Stay strong at this awful time. Thinking of you.
I am a new follower, and first let me say that i LOVE your blog! I am so sorry to read about what’s going on in your family right now. Sending prayers from Ohio, USA.
~kathi
Sending you all our love. It’s the times like this I really wish we lived closer. xoxox
Corrie… I don’t think any measure of knowing would prepare you for anything like this… take comfort in knowing that you are loved by your Mum and that she knows how much you love her… Much love… J
HE is our help right in any trouble.
Love from Brazil.
Nina
Corrie I read the post about your Mum yesterday & you & your beautiful family haven’t left my thoughts since. This all certainly puts the Jelly Roll lady’s problems into perspective (what a sad person!) I’m new to your blog & so enjoy it, you are amazing in so many ways, stay strong & love one another. Big hugs from the UK.
A big hug and very many strength and love to you and your family ….
Sorry I use a google translator
I have loved that song for some years now.
Praying for the peace of God to envelop you and all those dear to you.
I rarely comment on your blog but instead lurk–for that, I apologize. I just wanted to let you know that your mother and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
My prayers go with you all. Keep the faith!
Micki
Corrie, I am new to your blog and was not aware of you families struggle until today. I am so sorry you and your family are having to walk this path. I walked it with my mother years ago when I was just 26 years old and still remember the huge range of emotions we struggled with every single moment. I know that my faith in the Lord was what helped me through it all. You said the look on your Dad’s face says it all and as tears roll down my face right now I can still remember that one of the hardest parts of this journey was watching my dad watch my mom. Please know that I am keeping all of you in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Gentle Hugs…
What a beautiful song. I can understand how it gives you comfort. I’ve been on a similar journey with my grandfather, right down to the sudden loss of movement, and it’s tough. Grab onto whatever you need.
Will keep your family in my prayers…trusting in the Lord is a good place to be!
What a sad time for you and your family. I can’t imagine how hard this time is and I hope you find plenty of strength from your faith and the people around you. Love to you xxx
At times like this… when you believe, you need to find strength in your faith… May God put you all in his hands as he carries you…
Great song!!!
Sandyn
Thinking of you and your family during this upsetting time Corrie. I will light a candle for you all. {{Virtual hugs}} Justine xxx
Oh Corrie, we’re never ready. Prayers coming your way.
Oh honey, my thoughts and prayers go out to you from New Zealand. I have followed your blog since that great Notebook issue, and you are a woman close to my heart. Trust in Him, lean on Him, know it’s all in His glorious hands. Bless you and your special family, from one mother to another.
Marnie
Oh Corrie – I have no words for you – only tears. Thinking of you and your family at this time – sending you strength and love.
Oh honey, my thoughts and prayers are with you from lil’ ol’ New Zealand. I have followed your blog since the Notebook issue, and you are a woman close to my heart. I pray you take comfort in Him, lean on Him, know it’s all in His glorious hands. Bless you and your family X
Marnie
My prayer and thought go out to you, I can say I know how you feel my mum lost her battle with cancer in 2006. I know she is in a better place. Somedays its still hard especially now I am a grandma, she would have loved Lily and her yet unborn baby sister or brother.
I have a tag at the bottom of emails and a few years ago I found this,
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.
This is what I am trying to do
God is in control of even this. We don’t understand it. We don’t like it. But we believe it. Believing for you and with you. Trusting God for peace to you and your entire family.
{{hugs}}
Kristin
Corrie I’m sorry I also have no words that will help but you have my kindest thoughts .
Trust Him when dark doubts assail thee. Trust Him when trust is small. Trust Him when simply to trust Him, is the hardest thing of all. Anon. Hugs and prayers…..
Corrie, so sorry for what your family and your dear mum are going through. May Christ’s power and grace be with you to comfort you. Prayers for you!
No-one is ever ready, Corrie. Treasure all the happy memories; I wish your mum peace and all in your lovely family strength.
Oh Corrie, my prayers are with you all.
I have always found these few words very comforting to know we are not alone when times are bad … http://www.footprints-inthe-sand.com/index.php?page=Poem/Poem.php
May you find comfort and peace in the words of your friends and may you feel Jesus through these. Praying for you all. xx
Dear Corrie, crying and praying for you and your beautiful family. Stay closer to Jesus, Hi is the only source of sanity in the toughest times like this. Thank you for sharing this song.
You and your Mum are in my prayers. Sending you hugs and love from NZ for all your family. Much love Sacha.
Oh, you darling girl. I’m waiting for a phonecall to tell me a dear friend has just died of cancer. Way too soon as well. Yes, words seem empty and pointless now. But they’re the only things we have to convey to you our thoughts, hopes and prayers for you and your family. Know that you are loved, Corrie. J x
Thank you for the gorgeous photos of your family. Sending you lots of Love at this time. Salsy
Oh Corrie I feel like crying now after reading your words. Big hugs to you and your family at this very hard time.
Wishing you strength and giving you my support. I know it is hard. So, so hard. Don’t give up on your hope.
So sorry that you are facing such a difficult time. Take care of yourself xo
Oh Corrie, I don’t know what to say but just wanted to add my thoughts with the others. So sorry you are all going through this. Hold onto what you can and love each other. There are no words xxx
Oh Corrie, I’ve always loved that beautiful song. Says it all – far better than I ever could. But it still hurts doesn’t it. Hugs and prayers for you all. You will get through this time, and one day you will look back and realise your loving God was carrying you gently in his arms. Di xx
Praying for you Corrie. When I saw you at the hairdresser and then read the next post I thought how nice your Mom saw you looking all dolled up and such for the pictures with your beautiful children. Remember it’s God’s will be done which might not be your will. I posted something religous on my blog and lost a follower. I felt I had done what we are called to do by sending the light into the world. Hugs your babies tight and enjoy.
I haven’t heard this before, but sure did recognize their sound. Lovely…….you chosen well.
Sending big hugs your way. Thinking and praying for you and your family at this time. Shan xxx
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My thoughts are with you and your family. Like many others here, I’ve just come out the end of a very similar journey with my mum. God will give you the strength to get through everything, however impossible it sems.
I love to quilt and stumbled upon your blog through another blog. I am so touched by your story and am praying for you and your family during this very difficult time. “Christ Alone” is the answer, he is our light, our strength and our song!
Corrie,
So sorry that you are having to face this right now. I am thinking and praying for you and your family. Take care of yourself as well as you can. Know we will be waiting for you when you come back.
Sending hugs your way,
Sandy A
PS…thanks for the song and video. It has been a long time since I had hard that one and I needed it now, too.
Hold tight to your faith at this difficult time. It will bring you through this dark tunnel and return you to the shining sun:)
Sending strength and love to you and your family to support you during this difficult time.
Christine xo
I have also recently heard about Owl City.
Here is his blog post about this song:
http://owlcityblog.com/2010/10/25/my-hope-is-found/
here is what he said about it
I’m twenty four years old, yet something about this song makes me bawl like a baby. The way the melodies and lyrics swirl together is so poignant and beautiful. If I were to count on one hand, the number of songs that have ever deeply moved me, this one would take the cake. Last night I probably spent more time actually crying at the piano than I did recording it. Such are the secret confessions of a shy boy from Minnesota.”
Thinking of you Corrie and your family. You are doing well. Glad you are taking a few days off from blogging, will give you a few spare minutes. No doubt you will be kept very busy in that household of yours full of kids! xLeah
Corrie, Like others here, I rarely post but enjoy your blog almost every day. Keep a hold of your faith and let the love & support of your family help you through this sad time.
Corrie, you are absolutely right – no words. Nothing at all seems enough. Be strong honey and know that our tears are your tears and our prayers, your prayers. Bless you sweetie xxx
sending you love as well Corrie. I’m so sorry to hear this. My own mum is battling through some nasty breast cancer herself at the moment, but thankfully her prognosis is a lot more positive. My heart is breaking for you and your family though
Corrie,
Sending you strength, love and hugs to you and you family at this overwhelming time.
Take care. Maureen xx
no one could ever be ready – not a daughter nor a mother. As many have said – be kind on yourself. Your mum and kids need you. Its time for even more hugs and kisses than normal to all those you love -cherish everything.
God will take care of you. It will hurt – I wasn’t prepared to lose my father and it still hurts. Yet, my faith as a Christian is stronger. Yesterday when read your post, I shared it with my mother and we included you and yours in our prayer.
xxxx
I’m standing with you in prayer Corrie and sending heartflt hugs and praying for sweet sweet peace..
Hugs Dawn x x x
Corrie, my heart breaks for you and your family with what your going through. My prayers are with you at this time. I love your blog and I know there are so many people thinking good thoughts for your Mum. I hope thats strong enough to bring what you need to get through this. Natalie.xo
I’m so sorry for what you’re going through. You and yours are in my prayers.
of our families favourite songs and it is ll too true
Thinking of you, and sending you some strength, light and energy to help you through this. I am lost for words. Love Cat.
Hugs.
What a beautiful song. You and your family have my love and prayers. Watching your dad’s pain will be one of the hardest parts. Be gentle with your self and know that God never gives us any situation he has not provided us with the resources to deal with.
God bless and keep you
Jodi
I was thinking of you today. Big love, x
I don’t think we can ever be ready for the people we love the most to go…even to heaven…we want them just one more day. All I know is that when it happens I know He’ll just wrap His mighty arms around you…there will still be pain..but He will stand with you in it.
Beautiful song, very comforting Corrie. Thank you for sharing.
Blessings and peace to you and your family – God bless you all.
Jenny x
PS I can also recommend Ruth Buchanan’s updated setting of Rock of Ages. She’s an Aussie, and you can get her CDs Aus wide, I ordered mine from Matthias Media. I’m not connected to her, other than that I like her music. It’s a very stirring, faith-building arrangement.
http://ruthbuchanan.com.au/
Sending you heartfelt thoughts and prayers from Texas.
Thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time. Sending positive thoughts to you all.
I suppose one is never ready for such a painful thing.
I´ll pray for you and your family.
Love from Spain.
Corrie, heartfelt sympathies as I’ve watched and comforted friends fighting this disease.
We continue to pray for you and your family. “And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil 4:7
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family at this time of need. We’ve been through something similar, so my only recommendation is to make sure you take care of yourself as well.
Just popping in for news… Still in my prayers, Corrie x
Beautiful song Corrie. May peace be with you and your family during these tough times.
I am a bit late, but I love this song. I will pray for you and your mum.