While I’m Waiting :
I’m waiting
I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I’m waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait

I will move ahead, bold and confident
Takeing every step in obedience
While I’m waiting
I will serve You
While I’m waiting
I will worship
While I’m waiting
I will not faint
I’ll be running the race
Even while I wait

I’m waiting
I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am peaceful
I’m waiting on You, Lord
Though it’s not easy
But faithfully, I will wait
Yes, I will wait
I will serve You while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting
I will serve You while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting
I will serve you while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting on You, Lord

Josiah and I don’t even know what to say.  Your out-pouring of love for us is completely overwhelming and humbling.  Our hearts are grateful for each one of you.  I will never be able to catch up on my thank-you notes, but please, please know how much we appreciate every kind word, every gift, every selfless act, every prayer, every note and card.  You are a blessing to us!

Just a couple hours after I wrote my last blog post (the day after Christmas), Josiah’s breathing was labored enough and his pain was high enough that he was admitted to the hospice house.  I had been on the phone off and on all afternoon with the hospice nurse trying to avoid this.  But after Josiah agreed to go, I knew it was time.  The staff here is so helpful and nice.  They just want to make him comfortable and as at home as they possibly can.  I think we are getting closer to the right combination of medications to keep him comfortable…but we are not their yet.  He has times of more energy and when he talks very much like himself.  But he is drowsy a lot of the time.

We have had some very precious times in prayer.  Hearing my husband praying for me ministers to my very soul.  His love amazes me.

Continue to pray for comfort for Josiah.  The kids are doing well at my parents house…although we miss them.  We are praying for understanding beyond their years.  I am taking one moment at a time.  God is giving me sustaining grace as I need it.  He is good.