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May 4, 2006
Message from Courtney
Courtney didn't want to hassle with typing (and possible looking at a computer screen) so she hand-wrote a note to all of you.
-- MESSAGE FROM COURTNEY --
To my dear friends and family,
I just wanted to let all of you know how much (and words can't express) I appreciate your prayers, kind notes, phone calls, visits, yard work, house cleaning, flowers, etc., etc., etc. I've been so overwhelmed by all of the love and concern you have shown towards my family and me. God has graciously placed us in a sweet little nest that has surrounded us in love. I send much love back to friends and family near and far. Let me just tell you, I don't have a cute little basket of get well cards, I literally have a laundry basket full!
I want everyone to know one thing for sure. The accident was horrible, the pain real and I have been scared at times but ... from the moment that thing smashed through the window to this present moment the Lord Jesus has not left my side. I have felt His strong arms around me and He has gently and lovingly carried me through this ordeal. I just want everyone to know that. I can't remember all the verses, but since I woke up from my first surgery I've had the hymn "O Father You are Sovereign" running through my head. What a blessing those good hymns have been to me. My God is an awesome God. The God who created this beautiful earth is also our Great Physician, and praise the Lord He chose to spare my life and is now healing me.
I wish I could hug each of you and look you in the eye to tell you I love you, but for now I send via blog!
Love,
Courtney
-- END MESSAGE FROM COURTNEY--
I took the liberty of Googling for those lyrics. I'm 95% sure I got the right hymn, I'm not at home to confirm with Courtney:
Words: Margaret Clarkson, circa 1980. These lyrics won a hymn writing contest in Christianity Today.
© Hope Publishing Company.
O Father, You are sovereign
In all the worlds You made;
Your mighty Word was spoken,
And light and life obeyed.
Your voice commands the seasons
And bounds the ocean’s shore,
Sets stars within their courses
And stills the tempests’ roar.
O Father, You are sovereign
In all affairs of man;
No powers of death or darkness
Can thwart Your perfect plan.
All chance and change transcending,
Supreme in time and space,
You hold your trusting children
Secure in Your embrace.
O Father, You are sovereign
The Lord of human pain,
Transmuting earthly sorrows
To gold of heavenly gain,
All evil overruling,
As none but Conqueror could,
Your love pursues its purpose—
Our souls’ eternal good.
O Father, You are sovereign!
We see You dimly now,
But soon before Your triumph
Earth’s every knee shall bow.
With this glad hope before us
Our faith springs forth anew:
Our Sovereign Lord and Savior,
We trust and worship You!
© Hope Publishing Company.
Posted by mark at May 4, 2006 5:08 PM Subscribe (FeedBurner)
Comments
Wow! Way to make me teary! You are amazing Courtney! What an amazing faith and what strength! I am always blown away when I read Mark's posts - your strength is something I envy. I love you and think of you often. Amy
Posted by: Amy at May 4, 2006 8:16 PM
Courtney,
I am your mothers first cousin from Lake City, Fl. you may not remember me. I have just read your letter and it is so wonderful. Our church has been praying for you and we will continue. Your faith and courage amaze me.
Love,
Larry
Posted by: Larry Law at May 10, 2006 12:15 PM