In just the past days alone, it's been made abundantly clear that someone doesn't want Lauren and Justin to be married, let alone the family to be there. Mom's days have slowly been getting better with the itching, but the night continues to be horrendous, and little sleep occurs. My beautiful and amazing mother is most worried about how she will look at the wedding, even though the photographer has been quick to explain the wonders of digital photography and photo enhancement. Whether Mom believes it or not, she is going to look amazing on Saturday, because even though the outer part might be a bit battered, the inside of her-the fighting spirit and the joy she contains, will shine through.
I'm also fighting my own battles trying to get to this wedding in one piece. I was sent to the Family Birth Place at Carroll for extreme pain, and came away with the words "compressed disk" and "sciatic nerve" issues, as well as a prescription to start physical therapy. The pain is debilitating at times, and prohibits even the simple act of walking. So what does my mother do? She watches my son for two days, even allowing him to spend the night. These are the types of parents I have...in the midst of everything going on, they are still taking care of me.
Justin's health is also becoming an issue as he battles some sort of illness, wrong flowers were delivered, the friend who was helping with linens from her work was let go, and the list goes on and on, including rain/wintery mix for Saturday.
And yet. YET. None of this changes the fact that a couple will be united together before God on Saturday. That, while alone they have already accomplished so much in the Kingdom of God, but on Saturday, TOGETHER they will step into the battle, husband and wife. Our God is amazing, and watching Lauren and Justin get married is just another win for our team.
If you are looking for some specific prayer requests right now:
1. That Mom gets some sleep, and that she can enjoy Saturday!
2. That my pain will lessen so I too can be prepared for this weekend, as well as take care of my son.
3. That Justin's health returns to normal.
4. That we can have just ONE day right now, (Saturday), to forget about the crap of the world, and truly enjoy the uniting of this couple!
Love to you all...and Mom has already read and loved every comment!
The whole Kiessling family is in my prayers! You guys have always been such a strong unit and I know that together you can get through anything. I love you all!
ReplyDeleteThe first thing I do before I step from my bed each morning is to pray for you Ginny. And each night as I wearily set my head upon my pillow I pray for the itching to abate and that you will sleep peacefully through the night. You are on my heart, in my mind and in my prayers daily. All love and peace to you and Lee and the girls. I read the end of the book and we WIN!
ReplyDeleteSusan Hawkins
Erin- you are so sweet to update and share prayer requests in the midst of this very busy weekend. You are in our prayers but even more importantly YOU ARE IN HIS GRIP!
ReplyDeleteGinny, sorry for interupting the birthday celebration at LCS as I ran a task oriented errand. I did not even see you so I'm sending a hug now!
Deb Trail
Erin,
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you all. Praying for God's intervention.
Dana
The whole family is always in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteNo matter what, tomorrow will be a day of celebration. Flowers and linens don't matter; God and family does. It will be joyous.
Believe.
It was a beautiful wedding day, despite the weather. It actually made it a little more romantic... and Ginny looked gorgeous. It was so much fun to watch her out on the dance floor with the bridesmaids, rejoicing in the day. So hang on to God's promises...what Satan meant for evil, God will use for His good! Love to you all for always...Sylvia
ReplyDeleteGinny you are in our prayers as well as your family. What a beautiful wedding picture and what a cutie you have with the little one. Praying and thinking of you fondly.
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