nytepassion

You know .. My family has gone through a lot since the moment we found out about Dakota's kidney cancer ...

As you all know I have posted here regularly requesting prayer and continued prayer, giving updates and keeping everyone posted as to what the latest mountain was that we needed to climb ...

The latest is she is 80% better and will continue to get better .. Treatment isn't easy and it comes with its own set of worries, but the doctors do expect her to get completely well and have a "normal" child life as well as grow up to have children of her own ... This is wonderful to hear .. though deep down in the secret place of my heart .. My God had already touched me with a knowing that everything was going to be okay and actually prepared me with a scripture a couple of days before I knew she was sick ... Psalm 30:5 .... "weeping last for a night, but joy cometh in the morning" I didn't understand why the scripture came to me as I was sitting at the computer, but a few days later it came into fruition as I wept at hearing my 3 year old daughter had kidney cancer ... the days I waited to find out exactly what kind of cancer she had .. was literal torture, but deep down in my heart I held on to the scripture ... when my heart would be hit with worry and I'd begin to doubt .. I'd take my fears to my "Higher Power" and was touched with "Be still and know that I am God"

I have to share that I had turned away from God after Scotty and I separated .. I blamed God for not making Scotty get off drugs ... I have carried God around in my heart for the 12 years that I walked away, but never truly surrendered to him .. A week before that I became aware of Dakota's illness .. I had also surrendered myself over to my "Higher Power" whom I know as "God"

I will confess that had I not surrendered when I did .. I don't think I could have walked the path that was ahead of me and Dakota .. I would have literally fell apart .. Not to say it hasn't been scary, but without God's to help me through .. I would have been so lost ...

So I want to take this time to give HIM a special thank you ... He drew me near and sheltered me and Dakota ... He comforted me and gave me the clarity that I needed to be able to be there for my little girl mentally and physically .. he kept me emotionally in check when I started to lose it .. and I am forever grateful ... He is my rock and redeemer ... He is the healer .. and I owe HIM my life .. I do not doubt that HE has great plans for Dakota and for myself .. and I eagerly await them ... Open heartedly ...

Today Lord and everyday .. I offer you my praise
Thank you for the miracle you have done in Dakota's life
Thank you for stepping in and drawing me near at such a crucial time when I would so desperately need you. that I needed you so desperately to be there for me ..
You are truly an awesome God and you're loving, kindness has touched me so deeply .. You're grace and mercy are astounding to me ... I love you Lord with all of my being. -


I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me -
With God all things are possible

I raise my hands to praise your name
I am not ashamed to praise your name, Jesus


Humbly - Your daughter,
Sherry

"God you make me smile"

God you make me smile as I look to you and
I never thought life could be so cool
I'm so free to be me

We're a generation who will live for you
nothings gonna stop us from loving you
We belive in Jesus

Life is fun and I'm so happy
You're my friend and my King

I raise my hands to praise your name
I am not ashamed to praise your name, Jesus

I raise my hands to praise your name
I am not ashamed to praise your name, Jesus

God you make me smile as I look to you and
I never thought life could be so cool
I'm so free to be me

We're a generation who will live for you
nothings gonna stop us from loving you
We believe in Jesus

Life is fun and I'm so happy
You're my friend and my King

I raise my hands to praise your name
I am not ashamed to praise your name, Jesus

I raise my hands to praise your name
I am not ashamed to praise your name, Jesus
to praise your name, Jesus
to praise your name, Jesus

By: The Hillsong Kids

hope213

amen !! i am glad you have your H.P. to help you through sad times & good times. i am still praying for dakota & you too.hugs,hope

Ann

Sherry that is such good news that your daughter will be okay. What a brave little princess she has been.

I know this has been a rough ride for you, but I already feel the peace you have found spiritually and I think you are truly blessed.

Hugs

teke

i'm not ashamed either nite, and i'm so glad that you posted that, it blessed me today too. i'm still praying for you and dakota, glad to hear that she is getting better, and i do believe with you that she will have a full recovery. in jesus name, amen

mooselips

Amen, Passion, Amen....


Hugs and prayers to your little princess,
and to her mommy....

Brownie

Such good news nytepassion! You and little Dakota are on my Prayer List. Yes He is an amazing God - Thanks for the reminder of that Scripture

cmc

Amen, Passion!
Thanks for sharing your thankful heart! I know He is blessed as well by your renewed faith.
hugs,
cmc

havehope

(((nytepassion)))
Thanks for sharing your faith with us. It is so awesome how our God works. Your post has been a blessing to me today - just what I needed!
Surrendering isn't easy, but once we have done it, life seems so much better.
Still praying for your Dakota and for your family.
HUGS to you and Dakota
Terri

Wascally Wabbit

NY, I for one am thankful to read your testimony. Many of us are continuing to pray for Dakota, and for you.
Keep the faith.

rozied

The Lord is so good isn't He. I was so sorry to read about your little ones bout with cancer but have faith that all will be well.
" Be Still & know that I am God " was one of the 1st things He said to me when I surrended to Him many yrs ago. I am still working on it, for me to be still is one of the hardest things He could have asked of me. Does He know us or what!!!
Thank you for sharing your faith with me tonite. What better way than to remind me of the 1st thing He ever said to me.
Wishing you & your family the very best,
Love,
Diane

Elana

I did not walk with God for a long time. I only know right now that when I do not invite god to walk with me each day, those days become dark.

I believe that there is a power in this that we all cannot begin to comprehend.

Thank you for your post, for sharing and Thank God for the good news on Dakota. Keeping the prayers going..

frankie_b

I am so glad for you and Dakota, knowing she will be well and have a normal life.
Yes, God has brought healing, hope and love to you both.
Your heartfelt expression of faith and gratitute is very uplifting.
Hugs

outonalimb

Your heartfelt post touched my heart and soul today, nyte...

Thank you for sharing your faith...and your hope...and your light with us. Your sweet little girl is truly blessed...in so many ways...

bookmiser

(((((((Nyte))))))))

With a loud and joyous, Amen!
Bless you, Nyte and Little Dakota, as well.
Your praise to God gave my heart such an uplifting feeling tonight.
I thank Him too. For His ever-present and enduring love, guidance, and healing.
You and your family are in my prayers, Sherry, as always.

Hurtbad2505

{I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me -
With God all things are possible}

Amen Sister..Amen...

Pattilipp

Oh Nyte, thank you for sharing your testimony with us. As I was reading your post I got so teary eyed, so happy and I too raised my hands to praise His name.

loveRoy

Amen. You and your daughter are in my prayers. God is good.