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Fifteen years ago in a hospital in Chattanooga, TN; I was given the blessing of becoming a Mommy of a beautiful boy. The doctor put him in my arms and I could not believe that something so precious and tiny was mine. How can this little thing survive this world outside my body, without my constant protection? So many thoughts crossed my mind while holding him in my arms. My life as it was, changed the moment my son came into “my” world.
A few minutes later, my husband came to the room while I was holding our baby. He was spending some time talking with the doctor and making sure everything was ok with the baby and with me. As my husband took our son in his hand from my hands, I saw that little person being embraced with such much love by his daddy. What an incredible picture! I could not take my eyes from them. I could see in my husband’s eyes “pride” and “joy.” I could not hear or understand what my husband was telling our baby, however, I heard his heart! My husband told his baby boy… “I am the happiest father right now! You are my son; you are a “Morales”. I will love you and protect you always. I will help you be a good man; to love God, love life, and be the best you can be.” Yes, that image will always be present in my memory.
Today, September 27, 2007, fifteen years later, I had the blessing of reliving that wonderful event in my life. My teenage son was in my hands while I hugged him and kissed him “good bye”. You see, my son left to a mission’s trip to Rumania to minister to people in need. I saw my son walking away with his luggage and a backpack full of dreams.
How can my son survive outside my protection? How can he make it in a different country without his daddy’s safeguard and my loving care? So many thoughts crossed my mind while he left my arms. Then, I came to realize something amazing. Like fifteen years ago, today my teenage son left my hands, to go to the hands of His Heavenly Father. I can not hear or understand what God is telling my son, but I can hear God’s heart! He is whispering… “Josh, you make me very happy! You are my son, my child. I love you! I will be with you and I will help you and guide you. You are now in my hands.”
I knew right then, that my boy was going to be ok. Yes, he'll be just fine. He is in God's hands, the best place where my son can be. In His Hands!!!
Lourdes |
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| September 27, 2007 |
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¡Hola Lourdes! Dios te bendiga. Psalm 127 says that our children are a blessing and a gift from God, a heritage. They are His. We have them for some time, but they are actually His.That means that He Himself takes responsibility for them. And He promises to do so! Read what He says: 46:3 Give ear to me, O family of Jacob, and all the rest of the people of Israel, who have been supported by me from their birth, and have been my care from their earliest days: 46:4 Even when you are old I will be the same, and when you are grey-haired I will take care of you: I will still be responsible for what I made; yes, I will take you and keep you safe.
So, my dear friend and Sis': You are right. Josh is going to be fine. Our Father is taking care of him. And He will use Him over there to bring the Good News to the people in that region. He will glorify Himself through Josh. And you will be happy, and proud, and thankful, and happy, and touched by our Father's loving care.
God bless you, your husband, your whole family. En el Nombre de Jesús. Amén. |
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| September 27, 2007 |
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| Have missed seeing you, Lourdes! A prayer for Josh, for his safety and that he experiences God! |
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| September 27, 2007 |
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| Elmer, Dios te guarde a ti tambien! Gracias por tus palabras. Your words are so appreciated tonight. OH, and those verses are just perfect. Gracias mi hermano ;-) |
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| September 27, 2007 |
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| Kathy, mi hermana. I've been around. I think I am one of those that love to read what others have to say more than me writing. I spend my time reading and learning from so many people's blogs that I do not have time to write much. Thank you for missing me ;-) |
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| September 28, 2007 |
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Now that I have stopped crying...Lourdes, you are an amazing, strong, woman. Your faith is a complete inspiration. Having a son the same age, I don't know that I could handle this same situation with the strength and grace that you have portrayed. Josh is an amazing young man and such a joy to be around. You are truly blessed.
Joyce
P.S. I have a 17 year old daughter....that's not too much of an age difference is it? Just kidding |
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| September 30, 2007 |
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| wow this brought tears to my eyes, though i live in upstate new york i have a family i have all of you.our God will keep him safe and i pray one day my sons will follow God as your has. |
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| September 30, 2007 |
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| Dear Lourdes, that is so beautiful. It takes me back to that recovery room where I spent the happiest night of my life, as a new daddy, holding my first daughter in my arms. Thank you for helping me relive that. :-) |
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| September 30, 2007 |
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Joyce, I think we are stronger than we think. You'll be surprise how God can prepare us for different situations that come our way. I don't consider myself a strong person, but I am holding God's hand so strong He is making me strong ;-)
Darlene, I am going to add your sons to our church prayer list, if it is ok with you. I will help you pray for their total commitment to God.
Lourdes ;-) |
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| September 30, 2007 |
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Hey Mike, thank you! I know that for a father being there when their babies are born is very powerful and intense. I know how transforming holding their baby for the first time is. You see, we Moms go through all the pain and agony of childbirth, but when we see our baby for the first time, all that pain is forgotten. Dads are different, you guys remember every detail and the whole picture is imprented in your mind and your hearts forever, and add to that the blessing of holding your baby, which by the way is stealing your heart while in your hands ;-)
Thanks, Lourdes
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| September 30, 2007 |
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Lourdes,
This is beautiful. I am so proud that you are the first lady of our church. You touch everyone with your beauty, wisdom and grace via the web or those you have physical contact with. You know we are praying for Josh. Be blessed.
Love you,
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| September 30, 2007 |
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AND I am helping you pray for your kids Shellie!!!
Thank you for your encouraging words ;-)
Lourdes
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| October 01, 2007 |
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Lourses,
Here I am in Naples, FL reading your blog and crying. It is so beautiful. I too am praying for Josh, but the Lord is taking care of him! I watched last Sunday's video when everyone prayed for him before he left. I miss everyone there and am looking forward to coming home. I will be back to church this Sunday, Oct 7. Will see you guys soon.... Love to All, Kathy |
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| October 01, 2007 |
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Can't wait to have you back. The Life Group is missing you. Thank you for your prayers for my baby (oh please, do not tell him I just called him "my baby" ;-)
Lourdes |
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| October 02, 2007 |
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| Though they leave our hands, they never leave our hearts. Chapters close and new ones open and the circle of life remains unbroken. Your right, the Father has His face in His hand and He'll never let him go. |
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| October 03, 2007 |
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Dynazdee,
You said "Though they leave our hands, they never leave our hearts" and that is so true!!! My son is constantly in my heart.
Thank you, Lourdes |
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| October 05, 2007 |
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UPDATE:
My baby is coming tomorrow! I have not heard from him since he left because it is very expensive to use the phone, so I have to suffer all this time with only the hope that he is eating right, sleeping well, having enough money, etc. All the stuff we moms worry about. OH well, all that will end tomorrow. Thank GOD, and thank all of you for your prayers!
Lourdes |
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| October 07, 2007 |
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| Sorry I didn't read this sooner, glad to hear you baby is coming home, but then you knew he would, he's in God's hands. |
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| October 08, 2007 |
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Thank you Denise! My son came home and he has not stopped talking about God and the experiences he had. He is already talking about his next mission trip. I knew it ;-)
I just pray that he keeps these experiences tresured in his heart and he would share them with others.
So, yes... He is in God's hands ;-) |
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| May 16, 2008 |
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UPDATE:
My son just announced to his father and I that he wants to go again to Rumania. Yes, he'll be gone again! It will be his second mission trip. I wonder how many more!!!!
God is good!
Lourdes ;-) |
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