Last night after work I went to the Greenville Children's Hospital. This is where I have a big problem, I am a little tenderhearted....OK, I'm very much a woman. I have teared up before over TV commercials. Just can't help it.
For those of you who don't know, David Locke (cousin) has a 2 year old son,Carl Dacus Locke, who was recently diagnosed with a form of Leukemia. This coming on the heels of David's sisters (Lisa Locke Neal) death earlier this year.
As I walked into the hospital last night I had a rush of emotions. I wanted to be strong for David and Cara (David's wife) and I had a very good feeling until I hit the children's floor and I saw little kids everywhere pushing the IV towers up and down the hall. At that moment I had a thought of all the Angels that must be in my midst. In the face of all that bad stuff, I had a calming feeling I can't explain. I may have had an Angel too.
David and Cara were in good spirits and we laughed and talked over some McDonald's cheeseburgers and french fries. Carl Dacus just laid there sipping on his juice and watching Baby Einstein. He even had a few fries. He looked like he could jump up any moment and run around the room. We had a good visit and David's mom (Judy Locke) and Aunt Claudette were there as well.
There is no doubt that Angels were everywhere in that Hospital. I know there are prayers for probably all those kids being lifted up all over the County, State, and maybe the Country. I know God answers prayers and I believe He sends Angels to help us get thru the rough times. What could be more difficult to deal with than one of your kids needing hospital care.
Although it does not appear that Carl Dacus has a terminal form of Leukemia, the little fellow will have a rough road with chemo treatments coming up pretty soon. So pray for him, David and Cara, the nurses, and Doctors. Pray for God's guidance with everything and pray especially for the extended family.
We don't always understand why bad things happen to good people, but the Bible tells us that God is in control and that is all we have to cling to. I was talking with a good friend who told me "I hope God has a back brace, because he carries me all the time." He went on to say "all I do is throw my arms around His neck, because He is already holding me." What a perfect picture.
Have you let God hold you lately and wrapped your arms around his neck.....or.... are you still running from him. Turn and run to Him and experience the joy in loving and serving Him.
The book of Matthew tells us:
28 "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. 29 "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. 30 "For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
Matt 11:28-30 (NASB)
Have a Blessed Day!!!
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Michael, I was almost moved to tears as I read your blog this morning. I will certainly pray for little Carl and your family. These children endure so much and many of them are wise beyond their years. I am sure that you were in the company of many Angels that day.
Hey Michael,
Your blog is so inspiring today! Its makes us remember how short life can be and of our own mortality. My prayers will be with the Locke family! Thanks for your words everyday!
Tonya :)
Hi, I was googling (is that even a word?)and ran across your post here. I do believe there are Angels in Greenvilles Children's Hospital. My eight year old, special needs daughter had been sick for three weeks and up in the ER 4/29/10. Shortly after she went into cardiac arrest for five minutes. I stood there at her feet, rubbing them and kissing them and praying, I knew what was going on with the flurry of people do cpr, chest compressions and bagging her, I was very concerned and worried yes, but I was oddly calm. Terrified but calm. I prayed and prayed and soon they got her back. Looking back now, I believe there had to be an Angel or God himself, standing there helping my daughter and keeping me calm. Today is 5/15/10 & she is still in the hospital, but she is alive and doing pretty darn well!
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