Monday, July 30, 2012

July 30 Update

Yesterday our friend Katie dropped by with dinner. Eli and Jerrell grabbed her by the hand and pulled her outside to show Katie their newly expanded fort. I listened as Eli told Katie (in a way that only a 3 year old can) "My mommie is sick and she is going to die. But then she will get to go to Heaven and be with Jesus and she will get a new body." As hard as it is for me to hear this and think about the realities of it…I know that it is true. And I am comforted and encouraged that my boys know that this is true. There will be grieving and sadness, but we also have hope. We take comfort knowing that Kristi will be home. A home where there is no pain, no suffering, no tears and no cancer. I hope that this comforts those of you reading this blog as well.
Please pray as Kristi has been battling lots of nausea the last 24 hours.

God Bless,

Justin

13 comments:

  1. Your family is continually in our prayers and we will walk this journey with you.

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  2. You all are in our prayers many times throughout the day. The boys, your extended families, you and Kristi! May God hold you all so tightly and give you His peace and hope.

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  3. Praying....thinking of you....all 4! Praying the nausea will stop!

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  4. Kristi,

    I woke up in the middle of the night the other night & was prompted to pray for you. Will be praying that your nausea will subside & for your pain to decrease as well. I read the book "90 minutes in heaven" awhile back & he talked of heaven so wonderfully & descriptive, but I'm sure in earthly words he probably couldn't really capture the magnitude of what he experienced. Peace be still. He is with you beautiul one. He loves you soooo much. You are his beloved.

    Love,
    Melissa & Cory

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  5. Oh Justin,
    Thank you for the update yesterday. Even in these rough times you spread hope and God's love.
    Bill, Allen and Kevin ask about your family often and we share your blog stories. Their eyes well up in tears...they love you guys, you really have been important to them. We are all praying for comfort.
    Love,
    Dean and Theresa

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  6. Dear Justin and Kristi, We have always been so impressed with your obvious love for each other. In addition to being husband and wife, you have been best friends. This time has been so hard watching you suffer, precious Kristi.... but it has also been such a testimony to all of your steadfast love for each other and your trust in our Lord. What amazing parents you are to Jerrell and Eli. We love you SOOO much. You are constantly in our prayers. - Mark and Marcia VanSkiver.

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  7. Dear Davis Family,

    We've never met, but I can see what a beautiful life all of you lead. Your boys are strong in their reality and knowledge that they will see their mom again; what a gift their parents gave them, a gift that will benefit them throughout their lives. God, in all his wisdom and divine rights, has the ability to make all things new again; that brings your three year old comfort and me.

    Sweet Blessings to all of you,

    RM

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  8. Justin and Kristi, you are showing us what it means to love one another for better, for worse. And you are giving those boys a treasured legacy as you do so. You are continually on our minds and in our prayers. We are trusting the Lord to give you grace and courage for the need of each moment. We love you guys. Greg and Jeanelle

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  9. I needed this lesson from Eli, Thank you Justin for posting and as your family continues to bless others, I am sending you all my love. I struggle with my anger at God for this to Kristi and your family and I am unable to even express how I feel reading this.
    <3 to you!

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  10. Praying daily for your sweet family! -Whitney Lewis

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  11. I love you Kristi Letey Davis. I remember like yesterday the very first moment I saw your beautiful face. The fist day of kindergarten in Mrs. Meyer's class, Turnagain School, was a long haired little girl crying because her mommy had already left the room. I was just dropping Abby (Ingram) off and went over to comfort you. You did eventually settle down. I was struck by your beauty and your sweet nature. That sweetness never left you all the way through school.Though you have moved on in life; you have always been a part of mine and I will cherish you forever. God is waiting to hold your hands and dance, dance, dance with you, my sweet little one. I pray for you; I pray for your family. God bless you all. Love you, Kristi! Abby's mom~Joanne

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  12. Justin, thank you for the updates and the lessons and understandings of your boys. Continued prayer for peace, comfort, and love as all of you battle during this difficult time. We love all of you! Love, Gabe, Angela and Austin Crum

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  13. Sweet family... I am ashamed of my weakness in the face of your strength, To see the courage you display is truly inspiring. It is unthinkable that you have to fight this battle. There is a beautiful song called Home Free that speaks of winning the battle and being Home.. Free from sickness and pain. . In my heart of heart I know that is what lies ahead for you Kristi. We are all supposed to live with that as our goal. It is my goal to take lessons from your journey. I was very young when when I lost my mom. As a young person, God sheltered me from the extent of that loss on some level. Take comfort in knowing God is also sheltering them beneath his wings. May the Lord of Mercy and the Prince of True Peace secure you all. Love, one of the hundreds of prayer warriors standing in the gap together for you... Angelee

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