Wonderfully Made and Prayer

Yesterday was "Wonderfully Made Day" at our church home, Bridgeway.  I am SO incredibly proud of our church!  I'm grateful to be a part of a body that values those with special needs of all kinds.  Check out the Wonderfully Made Mission Statement from Bridgeway:

“The Mission”

“Our role in ministry is to help people grow a tender, unshakable love for Christ.  God gives us tough situations that seem hard, but in fact, they are merciful” – Children Desiring God

We are not here just so the families won’t feel bad, but so that they will come to know Jesus.  We are here to encourage them so that Christ, and not the disability, will be the center of the home.  

Here are some points we covered yesterday, along with the information that was sent home to each parent.  Read it.  Take it all in, and then talk about it as a family.  We want to change the culture.  We want special-needs individuals to be created equal, and that starts at home!  

"We want you to be aware of what we discussed so that you can welcome discussion within your home.  The best thing children can do is to ask questions about those who might look or act differently than they do.  Do not be afraid of their questions – invite them and be honest with your children!  Knowledge is power where special needs are concerned, and you will help teach your children to love EVERYONE well. 

• ·         God Made Me!  Psalm 139:13
• ·         God made us All just the way that He wanted! Psalm 139:14am
• ·         God loves us ALL just the way that we are. Psalm 139:14am
• ·         Some people have a disability or have special needs; that means God made them a little differently.  Exodus 4:11
• ·         Some people may not look the way that you do.  They may not talk like you, move like you, or eat like you.  That’s okay!  I Samuel 16:7b
• ·         God has a special plan for EVERYONE’S life! Jeremiah 29:11
• ·         God is in control of everything, including me, you and all of those around you! Matt. 10:29, 31
• ·         Even when I am sad and hurting, God is with me and God is with those around me with special needs and disabilities.  Psalm 46:1
• ·         God watches over me and over my friends with special needs.  Psalm 23:4
• ·         God takes care of ALL of our needs Phil. 4:19
• ·         God gave His son Jesus for ME and for ALL of those with special needs.  He gave his son for ALL people!  Romans 5:8
• ·         God makes some people with special needs.  2 Corinthians 4:17
• ·         God loves us ALL just the way that we are!  Jeremiah 31:3b

Also, please be sure to encourage your family to avoid the following words, which are considered very hurtful for those with special needs as well as for their families:  Retarded, Short Bus, Lame, Crazy, and Dumb"

How great is that?  We are teaching the generations how to love and accept those who may be different!  By the way, if you want more information on Bridgeway's Wonderfully Made Ministry, please email me at tullyryan@hotmail.com.  Lord, spread this truth like wildfire!  

Now, on to some ways to pray for our family . . . 

Lucy is having a terrible time.  That "abundant life here on earth" isn't happening, at least in this momma's eyes.  Her screaming is increasing, despite the heavy meds we've added.  We've done everything we know to do: we've visited the ER and clinic almost every day last week.  We've switched the times meds are given.  We've cried out to her team of doctors, and most of all to the Lord.  We are at a loss, ya'll.  

My biggest fear is that this is NKH progressing, and not a problem that we could fix (ex: UTI, kidney stones, ulcers, etc).  I do NOT want Lucy's life to be one full of pain.  No mother wants that!  So, we need your prayers.  

Prayer Requests:

1. Pray for Lucy's pain to be controlled

2.  Pray for us and for her doctors as we navigate through this

3.  Pray for clear answers where her pain is concerned.  

4.  Pray for me as I've once again been having terrible migraines

5.  Pray for Stan (Mike's daddy) as he undergoes a cardiac ablation today at Baptist hospital in OKC.

6.  Pray for us as storm season approaches (first chance is this week), and I for one am still incredibly affected by fear where tornadoes are concerned (all bc of last year's devastating storm).  

Your prayers and friendship are invaluable to us!

Ryan