I have sat down a few times, attempting to post, but I have to be honest, this has been a very difficult time for the Rutledge household. We have been dealing with injury and pain in our home and I have just not had it in me to be chatty and self-revealing.
I shared with you, some time ago, about my personal journey with pain and I am still dealing with that on a much lesser level. Right now it is my daughter Rachel and especially my sweet husband Steve who are the ones most affected.
Just before Christmas, Rachel was at a basketball practice when she sprained her ankle. It was a very bad sprain and she is still recovering from that. Fortunately, she is healing and can now put weight on her foot and walk without that enormous boot, but she has been sitting on the sidelines since the beginning of the basketball season. We are praying for a complete recovery so she can get back out on the court and end the season strong!
Steve injured his back several years ago, while riding a mountain bike on vacation. He has suffered back pain off and on since that time. In the past several months however, the pain has become almost unbearable and he is in constant pain, virtually confined to bed. It is impossible to express how helpless I feel at my inability to help him or relieve his suffering in any way. Steve needs a miracle, a special touch from the hand of God.
Our faith has been tested through this time. I can't say that I have always come through with shining colors, but it is a daily process of growing in relationship - with Steve and with the Lord. Please remember us in prayer that we will be strengthened and that Steve will be made completely whole.
I have to say, in the midst of all of the pain and difficulty that our family has been dealing with, we have seen God's grace extended to us time and time again through the very real friends that have given to us so graciously in every form. We are overwhelmed and amazed at how generous and loving our family and friends are. Thank you, from the depths of our hearts.
Although 2010 basically sucked, I am looking forward to an amazing 2011 and expecting great things!
And so, Lord, where do I put my hope?
My only hope is in you.
Psalm 39:7
So, enough about us. I have a favor to ask. I have shared with you in the past about my nephew Caleb and his incredible guide dog Kane. Well, Caleb's dad Randy is competing to win $1000 for the guide dog charity. If you click on the link below you can vote for Randy's video and help him win money for this incredible organization, making it possible for another family to have a guide dog like theirs.
http://www.minioakville.com/win%2Da%2Dcountryman/?test_drivers=randy-mitchell
Please take a minute to vote. This contest ends Friday, January 21 and you can vote once a day.
Thanks for helping out.
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