Praise You In This Storm

Big day on the blog!
Notice on the side bar that there is a slideshow/movie A Year With Jack. You can click on the small or medium as of the time I am posting this and you can see a progressive slideshow of Jack that starts about 2 weeks before his diagnosis last year and goes to his 7th birthday this year.
Thanks to George and Kristen for making this video posting a reality to me, and to Greg Kendall-Ball who emailed me through some of the beginning stages of how to get this on the blog. I wish I could be more computer literate, but thanks to people who help me along the way I am learning more every day.

In the slideshow are some of the childlife workers, tech's, and the woman crouching down next to him in his wheelchair is his neurosurgeon, Dr. Price. The children at the rehab were some of Jack's friends who were patients along with Jack.
I still am thankful for the blue cross that you will see in the slideshow. When we were still at Children's Hospital, I think it was the day of the surgery, maybe the next day, I was taking a bit of a break from the hospital room and was looking in the gift shop. I remember feeling like Jack was broken, I know that sounds weird and wrong, but I was so afraid that he was going to die, when I saw this cross I broke down in tears in the gift shop. When I read those words I realized that brain tumor and all Jack was perfect. He was wonderfully made. Robin and Guy Saylor bought us that cross from the gift shop and had it delivered to Jack's room after I talked about how much those words calmed my spirit, gave me hope. The blue cross is hanging in Jack and Derek's room and it means just as much today as it did a year ago.
Every pictures tells a story, and reminds me just how much has happened this last year. Every moment has been blessed by God. The song below touches my heart and brings tears every time I hear it. This song is by Casting Crowns, I bought the CD a couple of days ago and I was reading the liner notes and they talk about the words of that song being inspired by a mother who was honoring God through her walk as she nurtured her daughter with a deadly illness. Well that makes me cry even more. I so want to honor God in this storm.

Praise You In This Storm

I was sure by now

That You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen"
and it's still raining

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God
Who gives and takes away

Chorus:
I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry You raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God
Who gives and takes away

I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth

Comments

Anonymous said…
Tammy, the post and the video are both so moving. You have so many gifts and talents. Thank you for using these gifts to let all of us into your world.
Holly said…
A week ago someone handed me a prayer that I had written a year ago at the ladies retreat. It was for Jack. I never thought a year ago that Jack would still be at the top of my prayer list in a year. Jack is such a beautiful child, and your picutures are so wonderful. What a moving video.
stephc said…
I am speechless and touched. We are still praying for your sweet family!
Unknown said…
I'm with Holly. I can't believe a whole year has passed, and though I'm remotely distant from your trials, your blog (and the video!) consistently bring me to tears. The Marcelains have blessed so many people, and you will continue to be in my prayers.
Anonymous said…
I had to search a bit, but I found the video's song and downloaded it - I also downloaded the Storm song. Wow, I am very excited! Isn't it the 25th - the anniversary? Time to party - Let me tell you even when I had ACL knee reconstruction my first few anniversaries were a celebration! Cake, ice cream, I mean - it's time to dance for the Marcelain clan :)... Even Snickers.
Anonymous said…
Thank you for your faith. It truly is a beacon for others who are also struggling to hang on in their storms. May God be glorified in His spectacular splendor, whether peaceful calm or storming rain.
Jessica said…
Tammy, you strength and your faith have been an inspiration to me. The video is an amazing view of what your family has been through for the last year...and I sat on the couch and blubered like a baby while I watched it.
Anonymous said…
Tammy has such a wonderful, honest way of expressing her thoughts & faith, & I am so thankful for this blog! Today is April 25th, 1 year that we received the news of Jack's brain tumor. Those dreaded 2 words that one never thinks you would hear, but realize immediately that it will change our lives forever. Well, as you all know, we've had many ups & downs, many tears of joy & sadness. But one thing has remained constant through this past year-the strong faith & trust in God was so evident! It makes me so very proud to be the Mom/Mother-in-law of Rob & Tammy, who still hold tighter to the hand of Jesus when their hearts are breaking. They continue to serve our God & be faithful witnesses of His love & grace in times of need. I am so blessed to have our very brave little Jack & ever kind-hearted Derek & Sophie, the "always there when you need them" Tamara, Daryl, Lauren & Zach, my unselfish new husband Tom, & all the never-ending prayers & support of all you wonderful friends! We do not know what God has planned for our future, but I know we will continue to repeat the praises of Psa 18...The Lord is my rock, my fortress & my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield & the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise! God bless you all, Elaine

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