Just a brief update and request for prayer. I have been able to gradually gain weight as I continue on my tube feeding but have had increased symptoms. Lately, it has grown increasingly difficult to get through the moments of the day and to sleep at night. I feel like I'm treading water almost constantly. Even so, God has faithfully sustained me and continues to uphold my life on all sides.
I have not been able to eat by mouth since last August and plan to start trying again beginning this evening or tomorrow. It is an incredibly daunting step, as my symptoms are so challenging, but I know I must step out and press forward. Would you pray? Thank you. So very, very much. As I move forward in this area, we will see how I respond and take that information back to whichever doctor will be overseeing my treatment.
So grateful for each of you. And thank you for being patient with me. I have not been able to read emails or check Facebook, but I look forward to being able to again sometime soon.
He is our only Hope. He Who has brought our souls to life through His Son is more than able to strengthen and heal our physical bodies. He is wise. I can wait for Him and trust Him, no matter what.
"I saw the Lord always before me.
Because He is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.
Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
my body also will rest in hope,
because You will not abandon me to the realm of the dead,
You will not let your holy one see decay.
You have made known to me the paths of life;
You will fill me with joy in Your presence." - Acts 2:25-18
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. - 2 Corinthians 4:7-10
If you’re a Christian suffering with great pains and losses, Jesus says, “Be of good cheer” (John 16:33, NKJV). The new house is nearly ready for you. Moving day is coming. The dark winter is about to be magically transformed into spring.
—Randy Alcorn
with love and prayers, Charissa.
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing.
-Abbi
love you cous. praying for you and miss you! "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. -numbers 6:24-26
ReplyDeleteCharissa, you may not remember me among the host of friends. I met you and Tiffany at Montgomery. You told me then you were an English Major Student. When I started searching for Tiffany, I remembered you so clearly. I couldn't tell you the emotions I felt when I learnt about the struggles but I am so confident it will be well.
ReplyDeleteI have tried to contact you at home (I actually had to find you on the white pages). I left my number probably with your Mum.
I am not only praying for you, I am hoping I can see you and share my Books with you, Power of Paradise (0n Amazon), and especially the one called "Reflections in Christ" - Questions unveiling the Personality of God and Man. As a matter of fact this book has not been published but I will like you to be behind the eventual completion of this book. I am positive it will be a testament to God's call on your life.
My Prayers are with you, but I am hoping you give me a chance to share this book of my reflections with you. It was written over eight years ago.
Charissa God has never been far away, allowing me to find you in my own state of Faith and realizing that there are some who hold on to God with every breath they take challenging me to see beyond my faithlessness and reach for the truth and courage God has given everyone who puts their trust in him.
I am proud of you Charissa, Send my regards to Tiffany.
BO (Dave Skye)
Reach me at "thedaveskye@yahoo.com"
My facebook page is www.facebook.com/powerofparadise