Subtle Beauty Part II
Before I delve into some new recipes I stumbled upon I wanted to post the remaining pictures from our time in the south and also give an update on dad. His chemo went really well but the day after his final treatment he collapsed right in front of me in the kitchen. I am certain it is the most frightening thing I have ever witnessed and pray to God that the memory I have of the whole event will fade more and more as the days pass. After a rush to the ER and several tests the results came back more positive than negative and nothing too major had gone wrong. He spent the night at the hospital and as I lay in the fold out chair by his side I couldnt help but praise the Lord that the scenerio played out the way it did. What if he had been driving? What if no one was home when he fell? What if he never recovered. So many what if's but only one definite.....he is alive. Thank you to all of my friends and family for your amazing outpour of love, encouragement and prayers during my time down south an for my dad's treatment. Your intercession on his behalf has been amazing and I am so thankful.
Walking around and seeing new life budding all around was such a precious reminder of how new life is growing in our family. I feel that despite this difficult trial we face we are constantly bring reminded how important it is to never take our family for granted. We must do all we can to love, encourage, affirm and be available to one another. There is nothing more precious on this earth than family...
I see this season that we are in as an invitation from the Lord to grow in intimacy, humility and trust that he is sovereign and faithful!
"I have opened a door for you that no one can close..." Rev 3:8
Bloom
Reader Comments (12)
What a beautiful post-a reminder to take nothing in this life that is so short and fleeting for granted.
I hope and pray that you are able to forget what happened in time and that your father continues to improve.
Your pictures are lovely!!!!
Life is indeed precious and a gift, I pray that the wonderful memories you have with your dad take over the awful experience you just had, blessings to you and thank you for blessing us with your thoughts
What a wonderful post Caitlin! We can not wait to see you and Jordan on Friday to minister to you, fellowship with you and simply enjoy life. Love you my dear!
I'm so encouraged by you today! And I'm so glad you're back so I can see your face. Thank you for this humble picture of truth and beauty!
you have such a positive attitude. I am sure that was tough to see, but I am sure your family adored having you around. Thinking of you ~
Oh friend - just read this. Heart just ached for you, but rejoiced too, that you WERE there in such a crucial time. much love
Oh, Coco. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! This is such a beautiful post.
Beautiful blog... and beautiful dedication of your heart. I'm sorry to hear of your dad. please know he is in our prayers.
Hey Caitlin. This is Abby Maddox (we've emailed a few times about our family moving out to Seattle this summer), and I just wanted to let you know that I've been lifting you and your family up. My Mom battled ovarian cancer for 14 years, and the feelings you're describing...clinging with desperate thankfulness to family, relying on our Savior to carry you through eachh trial, watching someone you love more than your own life suffer through chemotherapy...they are woven through almost every memory I have from 12-years-old until now. It has taken me a long time to realize (and I don't ALWAYS feel this way certainly), but where you are right now is a gift. God loves you enough, to refine you. Nothing draws us to Him the way a crisis can. And even though I know He weeps with you, that He hurts to see you hurt,...He knows it's worth it. I STILL BELIEVE WE SERVE A GOD WHO IS A HEALER! I am praying for healing for your sweet Dad, and comfort for all of you during this time.
Oh thank you everyone! Such encouraging and life giving words and prayers!
Your photos are absolutely stunning. So soft and passionate. What a wonderful way to find peace during such a hard time. My prayers are with your dad and your family.
thank you so much Erin! such thoughtful words