Reality

By mold recovery 2/17/2009 16 comments
I am overwhelmed beyond words. I have finally connected with the reality of our situation and cannot imagine how we will make it through. We are dealing with some intense neurological issues as well as physical setbacks. I am hanging on to this verse.



We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us." 2 Corinthians 1 (8-10).

16 comments :

  1. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    and the following verse...he will rescue us because you are helping by praying for us...we are praying...you are not alone....

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Andrea:

    This is a verse that has appeared in my life in several dark, dark hours. I hold on to it in the same way: Psalm 27:13 NASB: "I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living."

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Andrea, I have been praying for you everyday and will continue to do so. Today on WCRF Mark mentioned these verses to hang on to in hard times, Isa 38:15-20. Please know that there are so many people who care what you are going through and are holding up your arms right now for the battle at hand.
    Barbara Fenn

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Andrea, we continue to pray for you and your family morning, noon and night. The Lord is faithful He will hold you up when all else fails. God Bless you.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    I cannot imagine how anyone could go through all your family has been enduring without knowing our God. He has said - do not be dismayed for I am your God. I hang unto that promise in the most difficult of situations. My heart is so heavy for you all and wonder why God has this particular plan for your family.

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  6. UnknownFebruary 17, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Andrea and Chris and family
    Zephaniah 3:17 MSG
    Your God is present among you, a strong Warrior, there to save you,
    happy to have you back, He'll calm you with His love and delight you with His songs.
    We are praying for you all.

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  7. TheresaFebruary 17, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    Andrea, I've been following your blog for a few weeks now and have and will keep on praying.

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  8. Nana TimeFebruary 18, 2009 at 5:44 AM

    Hold on....we are praying and believing for your deliverance!

    Jeremiah 29:11

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    Andrea,
    This despair at times can feel like a semi sitting on your chest. Wish it would park somewhere else. I too am struggling to get through long season that God has allowed in our lives, waiting for a new season of goodness to begin. I have to remind myself that this season won't last forever, change always comes, it's the waiting.... that makes me weary. A wise Christian woman once told me "Just do the next thing whatever that is". I'm telling myself this as I write. Chop your day, the next hour, minute into "the next thing" and just do that. Have a thankful heart, turn your praise music on and do the next thing. Waiting on the Lord takes courage. He will renew our strength . Take care, I hear your heart, a fellow soldier.

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    Andrea, I listen to Chris most every day (and to both of you on Saturdays with Dr. Gary Chapman) as I am caring for my two youngest children, ages 5 & 3. I just today stopped long enough to look at your blog and read your timeline.
    On my goodness, I just want to reach out and give you the biggest hug. You and Chris and the children have been thru the fire and ENDURED! I started to say that I don't know how you are making it but that would be a silly statement because I know full well how you are making it.

    I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you all. I pray that the new rental house will be a haven-at-last. I pray for strength and comfort and healing. Thank you for sharing your trials with us. I am far away down south but I will continue to lift you (all) to our Abba. He will see you through.

    With His great love,
    A sister in Alabama

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    Andrea,

    I know a little of what you are going through. I've been
    walking with my friend through her experience a few years now. I've learned so much because of the pain
    she has/is suffering in trying to get healthy. Please know you are there "for such a time as this". Many need to know of this hidden danger and you are so generous in sharing your journey! Being the canary isn't easy but really we are all canaries and we just don't know it!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    (...Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.) I too am part of the many thanking God, by faith, for the deliverance and gracious favor you are asking Him for in this very difficult season. God is able and willing to be your ever-present-help in time of trouble. Standing in prayer with you....

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    I read your story and your journey. Our family has dealt with most of the problems you are facing. We were patients of Dr. Gray but our insurance ran out and no insurance company will now touch us. Funny how they claim that mold and pesticides can not harm you but when insurance companies see your medical records they will not insure you. Some things do improve over time others do not. We still suffer from the muscle twitching, chemical sensitivities and rashes but have learned to deal with and adjust to the things that cause us the most harm. I wish your family the best and hope you find a permanent home that is safe. Keep your faith and stay strong together.

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    This is one of the verses we have held on to since our boys were brain injured as a result of vaccines. We will keep your family in our prayers.
    Maggie Serrano

    2 Corinthians 4:8-10 (New King James Version)

    8 We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed— 10 always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    Dear Andrea,
    I just learned of your blog. Please know that all of your friends in Monument are praying for you and your dear family. You are all so missed.
    love, Christy S.

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  16. DawnFebruary 20, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    thanks for being so honest about your journey. i read it and wept. praying the lord will give you strength! dawn

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