May 15th, 2010
Dear St. George’s Family,
I am writing without much to update. I simply want to encourage you with a cherished story.
Many of you have held the standard in prayer for our Matthew. Together we have prayed that he would be drawn closer to His Lord through this season. The Master is teaching me to trust Him with everything; even the care of my son’s dear heart.
I put him to bed the other day, after finishing our regular routine of Bible reading, prayer, hugs and debriefing the day. Lights out, and Toronto Maple Leaf comforter pulled up and tucked in I left him to rest for the night.
Ten minutes passed before he called me back. I opened his door only to find him crying. He said, “Daddy, I am not crying because I am sad. I was just thinking about Mommy and her tumor, and then Jesus reached down out of heaven and touched my heart. I have never felt so close to God.”
I climbed into bed with him. We hugged and wept together. There was a palpable sense of the manifest presence of the Lord in his little hockey-and-Star-Wars-themed bedroom. Jesus was comforting my son with nothing less than His own dear presence.
It is true. Jesus loves Matthew even more than I do. He, and He alone, can and will comfort him.
I can entrust my son’s heart to my Master.
I am keenly aware that everyone has struggles, things overwhelmingly big. Jesus is teaching me to trust Him with the things closest to my heart. You can trust Him too. I pray that, like Matthew, you will know the presence and care of the Lord in the midst of your struggle.
Rhonda is very tired and looking to begin preparation for treatment next week.
Please pray.
With much love and deep faith,
RD
Praying for and loving your family in Jesus here in Texas.
Ray David and Rhonda & Matthew
I have been praying that the Lord would comfort Matthew
in all this
The Lord is good all the time
God Bless you all
That is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing that story Ray David. A very good friend of mine reminds me on occasion that God has no grandchildren and this is another reminder straight from the Lord. Praise you Jesus!
I will keep praying for you all! <3
May the peace of the Lord be with you all.
Wow. Thank you for sharing. What a powerful experience for Matthew to feel the presence and comfort of his Savior like that. Thanks be to God!
We continue to lift you all up before Him at StT’s.
And He was moved with compassion for the children. What a great God we serve.
I may not come here with many words, but, I DO come before Jesus with many prayerful words for your needs Ray David, Rhonda and Matthew……
Sent with great caring,
God Bless Your Family,
Barbra.
Precious. Thank you Matthew for your daddy sharing with us. My heart is touched.
Am continuing to pray for you and family, Ray David.
Again, this comes to me, Trust in the Lord with all your heart. I know you are doing this.
Barbara M.
You have all been in my daily prayers and I have tears as I am reading how the Lord appeared to your son Matthew! It is remarkable how little children have such faith and I’m grateful that the Comforter was with you both in the room. He is always with us and so much more as the body of Christ is united in prayer.
I look forward to hearing wonderful news about you three.
God is with you in all that is happening.
Hey Guys!!!
I’m sitting here the very next day, just sobbing, thinking of how Matthew’s heart was so touched!!! He really is growing up!!! My love to all of you, as you walk through, what will hopefully be a little less of a trying time!!! I am praying, and asking others to do the same!!!!
Very moved by your story. Even those who don’t know you are praying for you. Thank you for letting us journey with you even in this dark place.
i am praying candywhite
RD – You know, our prayer over you, John and as your families grew over them:
“I know whom I have believed in and am pursuarded that He is able to keep that which I have committeed unto Him against that day.”
I thank you and Rhonda for teaching Matthew, at this very tender age, where to turn. “WE SERVE A KEEPING GOD”
Love you guys
Thank you to all who are praying!
Mom/Nanna 0x0x0x0x0x0x00x0x0x
My heart is filled to overflowing with thanksgiving for the way you have raised Matthew to believe and trust our Lord. This touching story is so meaningful and I pray our blessed Holy Spirit will continue to bring comfort to all of you as you walk through these difficult days. I am still praying and believing that God will work a miracle in Rhonda’s life.
Lorna
I AM PRAYING VERY DAY LOVE YOU ALL CANDYWHITE