Joel's Journey: DVD'S Are Here!!!!!!!!!

Monday, October 15, 2007

DVD'S Are Here!!!!!!!!!

We heard a scream..."the UPS man is here!!!!! Praise the Lord the DVD's are here. We are going to get the envelopes tody and get them ready to go. We are looking so forward to what the Lord will do through Joel's little life. We have many addresses that you all gave us, but if you failed to e-mail us your address, let us know. Our desire is that the message of how precious life is to go forth. Thank you for being so patient. Blessings to you!!!!!!!!

~~~~Cindy

10 comments:

LJR said...: You heard a scream? Guess what my kids just heard one too when I read your words. I am so excited, I can't wait to see the final product. It looks like it is going to be amazing. You should have my info its for Lori Richards if for some reason you don't you can contact me through my blog here on blogspot. Just click my daughters name, it will get you there. I can't wait to see it!
Lori (Emma's Mom); October 15, 2007 at 6:46 PM
denise daniels said...: I am so looking forward to the blessing I am sure me and my family will receive.; October 16, 2007 at 9:29 AM
LJR said...: I just got mine in the mail and watched it. I will write you more in detail later, I am still very emotional over seeing it and want to gather my thoughts. I just wanted to say in a very short comment that it was the most loving video I have ever seen. It shows your love for your family, and your love for the Lord. It was so very touching, I cried through the whole thing. I hope others like you, will choose life.

Lori (Emma's Mom); October 17, 2007 at 6:12 PM
Beckaboo said...: I am so happy for you!! What a blessing!!
Your family continues to be in our thoughts and prayers.
In Him, Beckie; October 20, 2007 at 12:50 PM
alane said...: I received my Joel's Journey DVD, and enjoyed every minute of it...I feel like I truly "know" your family now and was actually able to see what you all went through with Joel's experience (as much as I ever will be able to, that is). I cried as I watched Joel's story...thank you for blessing me with this gift.
Love and prayers, and may God richly bless your family,
Alane; October 21, 2007 at 2:17 AM
Christine said...: Thank you so much for sending your amazing dvd to us! My husband and I were crying throughout the movie. Then, when we were watching the funeral clips, it really touched us when Terry read the e-mail that my husband (Stephen) had written. Joel has touched our family's life in so many ways. Back in January, we prayed every day for him. We were always looking at the blog to check on him. It was such a sad day when he died. Yet, we rejoice that he is in the presence of the Savior!We are also so inspired by your family's testimony through this blog, and on the dvd. Your family is to be commended for standing upon the Word of God, for your strength and wisdom. We also have purposed in our hearts to receive all of the children which God sends us, as they are blessings.So far, He has sent us three blessings. Watching the dvd reminded us to truly treasure every minute with our dear children.I thank you for your Godly example and for sharing your testimony with others. God used many things in it, to work on my heart. Blessings to your dear family.; October 21, 2007 at 8:41 AM
denise daniels said...: What a blessing this was I watched it as soon as I got. You and your family are so strong in your faith wouldn't the world be a better place if everyone was as strong in their faith.; October 22, 2007 at 1:41 PM
Anonymous said...: I put the DVD in the player as soon as it arrived. It was a beautiful testament to Joel and beautifully done as well.

I am so blessed to see your faith in action. It is obvious how painful this was for you yet I see such acceptance in your faces. I hope that if I am ever tested in such a way that I will be as beautiful a witness as you all are.; October 26, 2007 at 6:46 PM
Luke's Mom said...: How do I go about ordering a DVD? I know it will be difficult to watch, but I also know that in the end God's plans are always perfect.

I'm wondering how you are doing Cindy? Not only emotionally as I know this is a hard month for you with all the memories, but also physically? I have faithfully kept you in my prayers and will continue during this time of great sorrow as you remember this time last year.

Love in Christ,
Sue; October 27, 2007 at 3:45 AM
The Lockwood Family ♥ said...: My mom said she got the dvd in the mail a week or so ago and since she had a package she was sending to us for Nehemiah's birthday, she put the dvd in too....so it should be here in oh 2-6 weeks depending on how long customs takes, how fast the mail service is this time of year ect...
It will be so special to watch as I have been praying especially for you (Mrs. Morris) these past weeks not only for your physically, but for the Lord to strengthen and comfort you and increase your eyes of faith as these upcoming months I know will be difficult.
love,
Jaynee; October 27, 2007 at 7:23 PM

Joel's Story

Joel, our 11th of 13 and a twin of Josiah, at age 3 was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer, on December 6th, 2006. Joel had three perfect years of health and he and Josiah celebrated their 3rd birthday Sept. 13th, 2006. The first of Oct. Joel started having unexplained fevers for a few days and would return to active play. After the fourth round of fevers we took him to our family Dr. which they said his iron was low, so we treated that for a few weeks and took him back only to have his hemo. showing lower than before. We were referred to a hematologists and saw him a few weeks with blood checks twice a week. At a visit on Dec. 4th we showed the Dr. the bumps, (which were tumors but we did not know at the time) on Joel's head and he was very concerned and we were told we needed to admit him immediately and start extensive tests the following day. Joel went through rigorous testing and then the dreaded results were given. Joel was at a stage IV the most extensive stage, but we were hopeful that the Lord would use the means of Chemotherapy treatments to restore Joel's body. Joel endured 8 1/2 days in the hospital, came home for Christmas, and returned for his second round of chemo Jan. 3, 2007. Joel had a seizure that night after midnight and went into a coma due to a tumor bleeding in his head area and causing his brain to swell. After tests the following days, the Dr. declared Joel "brain dead" and took us to court to force us to take Joel off life support, as we did not agree with the medical field's definition of death. Our family sought to stand with the scripture, "life is in the blood,"and until Joel's heart quit beating naturally, he was living. We were making arrangements to bring him home and on January 23, 2007 his little heart stopped beating and he went to be with the Lord Jesus in heaven. Our lives are changed forever. God is faithful in the midst of this trial and we look with great hope to be with him someday.