Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Test Results for Greyson

    Today I received the call with the results from the Harmony test. Greyson has a 99%+ chance of having Down syndrome.

    Many of you will ask if I'm ok and I want to tell you that I totally am. I have shed a few tears, but that's ok too.  I know that God planned this for us and for Greyson from the beginning and I pray that he will use of all us to bring glory to Him.  I did want to share with you some lyrics 
that are rich with truth that I always go to when I need encouragement. 

Your Hands 
by JJ Heller

I have unanswered prayers
I have trouble I wish wasn't there
And I have asked a thousand ways
That you would take my pain away
You would take my pain away

I am trying to understand
How to walk this weary land
Make straight the paths that crooked lie
Oh Lord, before these feet of mine
Oh Lord, before these feet of mine

When my world is shaking, heaven stands
When my heart is breaking
I never leave your hands

When you walked upon the earth
You healed the broken, lost and hurt
I know you hate to see me cry
One day you will set all things right
Yeah, one day you will set all things right

When my world is shaking, heaven stands
When my heart is breaking
I never leave your hands

Your hands that shaped the world
Are holding me
They hold me still
Your hands that shaped the world
Are holding me
They hold me still

When my world is shaking, heaven stands
When my heart is breaking
I never leave you
When my world is shaking, heaven stands
When my heart is breaking
I never leave
I never leave your hands


Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul 
By Anne Steele 

1. Dear refuge of my weary soul, 
On Thee, when sorrows rise 
On Thee, when waves of trouble roll, 
My fainting hope relies 
To Thee I tell each rising grief, 
For Thou alone canst heal 
Thy Word can bring a sweet relief, 
For every pain I feel
2. But oh! When gloomy doubts prevail, 
I fear to call Thee mine 
The springs of comfort seem to fail, 
And all my hopes decline 
Yet gracious God, where shall I flee? 
Thou art my only trust 
And still my soul would cleave to Thee 
Though prostrate in the dust
3. Hast Thou not bid me seek Thy face, 
And shall I seek in vain? 
And can the ear of sovereign grace, 
Be deaf when I complain? 
No still the ear of sovereign grace, 
Attends the mourner's prayer 
Oh may I ever find access, 
To breathe my sorrows there
4. Thy mercy seat is open still, 
Here let my soul retreat 
With humble hope attend Thy will, 
And wait beneath Thy feet, 
Thy mercy seat is open still, 
Here let my soul retreat 
With humble hope attend Thy will, 
And wait beneath Thy feet
©1998, Kevin Twit Music (ASCAP).

2 comments:

  1. I am praising the Lord for your testimony, sister! Your focus on Christ amid this present challenge is such an awesome example. "But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong." ~2 Cor 12:9-10 We will be praying for you, Greyson and your sweet family. In Christ, Talya

    ReplyDelete
  2. While I do not know what it is like to have two kiddos with Down Syndrome. I do know what it is like to have two extra special ones! My Boston is four and has Down Syndrome (and a recent duel diagnosis of Autism) and my daughter Brooklyn is 8 and has Rett Syndrome, (which is a disorder that has left her unable to walk, talk, or use her hands - but she is SMART, simply trapped inside her body) I am also in the group "I Run 4" and a fellow member mentioned your name to me and encouraged me to connect with you. I just wanted to say hello. Maybe even encourage you.....know that your are in my thoughts and prayers. I cant wait to read more on your blog about your awesome family! I blog too, if you want to check us out :) www.specialmommyx2.com
    Hugs from Indiana,
    Kelly

    ReplyDelete

Comments are motivation! Share your thoughts.