3/30/12
“Seeing God’s Hand” is always located on the left side of the blog as my way of
continuing to look for those God incidences in life. Since my cancer diagnosis
and Bobbie McCarty’s authoritative, earnest
and encouraging counsel to watch for God’s hand in every aspect of life, I have
done just that!
But
this time, God’s hand was so evident in someone else’s life, of which I just
played a small part, I had to share it in my blog’s BIG space.
Meet Trey Erwin.
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| Erwin family photo |
- Daughter Molly first told me about this 15 yr. old young man from Collierville who was diagnosed with an “adult” form of pancreatic cancer.
I,
as many others, began praying.
- Article appeared in Memphis Commercial Appeal giving even more details of this “valiant warrior” who chooses to go into this battle with the Lord at his side.
Age-wise,
Trey qualified for St. Jude but an “adult” form of cancer cannot be treated
there. But God…..St. Jude is helping foot West Clinic bill for his treatments.
Houston
High teacher, Karla R., who had been such a prayer warrior for me during my cancer battle,
e-mailed asking if I had any way
to get in touch with Sarah Young (author of Jesus Calling) because Trey used
that little book every day as his devotional. She gave me his Caring Bridge site.
- (3/28 am ) I posted telling Trey that I had sent a link of his story to Sarah Young.
- (3/28 pm email from Sarah Young to me)
Trey is an amazing young
man! I just posted something on his Caring Bridge page. I hope it will
encourage him. Thank you for telling me about this inspiring boy.
- (3/28 pm Sarah Young posted)
I
am so inspired by your love for Jesus, and your positive, trusting attitude as
you go through this ordeal. I just finished writing a book on hope, which is
scheduled to release in October. If you like, I'll ask my publisher to send you
a copy as soon as the books are available. You can tell me via Dotsy, if you
like.
May
Jesus bless you and your family with Peace in His Presence, Sarah Young
- (3/29/am, Trey’s mom Lisa, excitedly posted)
He (Trey) reads his
devotional book Jesus Calling every morning and does his quiet time.
I called him this morning and told him you are not going to believe this, but
Sarah Young signed your guestbook. He said how cool because he just got
through reading this morning's devotion.
Today's verses are
very appropriate for what he is feeling in his frustration of wanting to help
and see what God is doing in this world.
John 16:33
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In
this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome
the world."
Ecc. 3:1
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under
heaven;"
Jesus
Calling says ~ "Accept the limitations of living one day at a time.
When something comes to your attention, ask Me whether or not it is part of
today's agenda. If is isn't, release it into My care and go on about
today's duties."
- 3/29 e-mail received from Trey’s mom
When
I saw it (Sarah Young’s CB post) this morning, I called him immediately and
said TREY YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BELIEVE THIS! I read her post to him.
He thought that was so cool. I gave the book (Jesus Calling) to him over
a year ago and he reads it over and over, just like I do. It stays by his
pillow on his bed next to his iphone. Yes! He would love to have her book
(soon to be published “Hope” book) It might be just what he needs.
Thank you very much!
- 3/30/12 Book request info was given to Sarah Young and she contacted her publisher---done deal!---
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2 comments from others
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from a Collierville School teacher
Trey,
you have been in my prayers daily along with your parents and Collin! I,
too, read "Jesus Calling" each day. This book has touched so many
lives! I pray this week you will have more strength.
Camille Valentine
....from folks who don't know Trey
Trey & Family, even though we have never met nor have our paths crossed in anyways. We first heard your story on K-love And it has touched our lives and our Hearts forever. We continue to Pray for our Healing God to make Trey stronger each passing day. His love for our God is so powerful And he has inspired us to begin reading Jesus Calling. Our thoughts and prayers are with you each day. Sincerely, Mary & Amber S.
Trey & Family, even though we have never met nor have our paths crossed in anyways. We first heard your story on K-love And it has touched our lives and our Hearts forever. We continue to Pray for our Healing God to make Trey stronger each passing day. His love for our God is so powerful And he has inspired us to begin reading Jesus Calling. Our thoughts and prayers are with you each day. Sincerely, Mary & Amber S.
Join me in praying God's best for him!
