The Crazy Rants of Samantha BurnsLittle Matthew Rager
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Matthew's plight he is a six year old boy that has undergone what most adults never will in their lifetime. He was just operated on approximately three weeks ago because he suffers from a brain tumor.
I updated previously that Matthew's preliminary pathology report did not look good. Gliomas are the worst type of tumor to fight-they are resistant and in most cases deadly. However, we are all believing that he is healed by the stripes of Jesus.
Matthew's mother who has been silent and leaving Eric, Matthew's father, to do the Journal writing finally wrote for the first time yesterday:
I have been silent for too long. Actually, Eric fell asleep at about 8:15, so I will try and fill his shoes tonight.-
I just spent the last two hours reading survivor stories from people who were diagnosed with the worst form of brain cancer. Most were given months to live, the people I read about are still alive today because of God, it has been over 10 years for most. Medicine gave them no hope, but when they turned to God they were given hope.
One of the stories contained this hymn, it really hit home with me and has helped me.
"If ever I love Thee, Lord Jesus, 'tis now.
"My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine; For Thee all the follies of sin I resign.
My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
I love Thee because Thou has first loved me, and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree.
I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
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The love I feel for God is keeping me strong and I know that God will keep Matthew close to him during this trial. Sometimes God has to do something big to get your attention; often the world around us distracts us from our true mission in life, to serve and glorify God. Eric and I have been distracted, but we are listening now.
I have complete faith that God will continue to watch over Matthew.
Matthew had another great day! He is running at full capacity, we had several fights today with his brother, all a good sign.
Please show your support and visit Matthew's website. Matthew and his parents need to know that there are caring and loving people out here, that will agree with them by faith, that Matthew will be healed and made whole. They need to know you are praying for them.
It is not much to ask, give a little time and a tiny piece of yourself - visit Matthew now.
