Joel's Journey: Economic Package

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Economic Package

****Just bagged up 10 gallons of spinach from two short rows....wow!!!! Can you believe Terry and I are here at the house with only 4 children, that's like the "old days" of Caleb, Daniel, Bethany and Elijah.*******

There are many out there"preparing" for an economic crash, or something to happen in the next few years. I can not say I know all the in's and out's of these thoughts but I read a scripture that I told Terry this could be our "our economic package." There are some of us I am sure that do not have the resources to "prepare," to stock up and fill our rooms, pantry's to the brim with what might be needed, so what do we do, you do???? Luke 12:29-32, And seek not what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that you have need of these things. But rather seek we the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. Fear not little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. I realize we need to go the ant and be wise, so I guess for us, things we can do is plant a garden, can a few things and more than that pray and trust and not fear and know that this scripture is true and He will take care of His own children!!! I am curious, are you doing anything? What are you thoughts?

Heading to the Farm Show.....remember when we went in 07, when Josiah got lost.....we will hang on to him and sweet Mercy!!!!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: WOW! I love that scripture and needed that today! Thank you! Your family is such a blessing.; April 25, 2009 at 8:00 PM
-stephanie- said...: Great scripture post.

When I shop I try to pick up something extra, in case someday we need it. I'm not freaking out over it. We don't have a lot of room in our yard, but I may plant a little extra of something this year. Family and friends then share our harvests.; April 26, 2009 at 10:15 PM

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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.