Tomorrow morning I will be running the Maui Half Marathon with Team in
Training to honor Mitchell. I had an idea that this would be an
emotional trip and an amazing place......and I have been proven correct
on both accounts. This was the place that Mitchell wanted to take his
Make A Wish trip.....but we never made it.
2 years ago today we were
wheeling into the PICU at OU Medical Center......trying desperately to
save a life that Christ had already called home. 2 years ago
today....as I watched him fight, claw, battle, and suffer.....was the
first time that I told him that it was "Ok.....to let go. If you see
Christ.....if you see a Light.....just run to it. We will be just
behind you.....and we are so proud of you, son."
Time keeps
moving on.....but the love of Christ remains the same. His good,
pleasing and perfect will continues to play out in this life regardless
of our circumstances. He has shown me much in the weeks leading up to
this event.....and I don't know if I have ever felt closer to Him than I
do right now. The Lord MOVED me this morning while listening to Matt
Redmans new release "we shall not be shaken". Tears streamed down my
face as I worked out.....as the words from this great artist became
mine.
Father.....I love you.
Father.....thank you for
this life you have given me.
Father.....thank you for giving
your Son for me.
Father.....thank you giving your Son for my
Son.
Father.....thank you for giving me Mitchell....and allowing
me to see YOUR love for me through my relationship with him.
Father.....I praise you for working in my life.....feet made of
clay....failures on display....but fighting to the end. I love
you.....You are mighty to save, You alone are worthy, and Your love
never fails.
GoMitchGo.....keep fighting.
Posted on
Saturday, September 19, 2009
by John Whitaker