Stripling Warriors' Mom: Run and not be weary

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

No Murmuring or Sloshing--And the Beat Goes On

Sometimes I feel like I am soaring, like an Eagle--

I had an appointment with my doctor (surgeon) this morning in preparation for next week's removal of a benign growth in my colon. [I will spare you the photo]

One of the things he said was quite matter of fact: "You don't have a heart murmur." Well, that was such good news and confirmation that the other doctor, Dr. Sherm Sorenson, a cardiologist didn't tell me after he listened to my heart in July.
He is the one who declared there was no significant need to correct a hole in my heart that was NOT there.

I used to be able to hear a sloshing sound when I lied down on my back before going to sleep when I lay quietly. Such great news!!!! More confirmation that I must have had a "miraculous healing," as my doctor said today.

I also encouraged him to check before cutting on my colon that the growth is really there when he goes in. He promised he would and make sure considering another "miracle." I left with a peace of mind that he listened to my requests and to be sure he prescribed the right antibiotic as well, since I don't take penicillin.

My heart continues to be strong, healthy and beating just fine. Again, I am most grateful for the many prayers in my behalf, and to God. I notice I get stronger and stronger as I walk an hour at a time with Candice and some ladies in our ward. It's good exercise and a blessing, to run and not be weary, to walk and not faint. Amen, for tender mercies.

Power to Act in God's Name

I believe and know very strongly that, " A man, young or old never stands taller than when he is doing his priesthood duties or responsibilities. Be it station as a Deacon, Teacher, Priest, Elder, High Priest, Home teacher, priesthood holder husband, father, son or grandfather, Bishop, or Prophet of God. He has a mantle about him that emanates and gives him the authority to act in God's name, and uses it in righteousness. It is a blessing to him and his family. To this I know that he raises the bar in doing his duty to God and his fellow man.”

" I stand in awe of the goodness that pervades within that soul who honors and lives up to his priesthood calling with a pure heart. It is evident to me and cannot be hidden. I believe that quality shines in their countenances and His image is radiated in their face's.

Insights by Anna 11.22.09

Touch of The Master's Hand

And the auctioneer thought it
hardly worth his while
To waste his time on the old violin,
but he held it up with a smile.

"What am I bid, good people", he cried,
" It was battered and scarred,
Who starts the bidding for me?"
"One dollar, one dollar, Do I hear two?"
"Two dollars, who makes it three?"
"Three dollars once, three dollars twice, going for three,"

But, No,
From the room far back a gray bearded man
Came forward and picked up the bow,
Then wiping the dust from the old violin
And tightening up the strings,
He played a melody, pure and sweet
As sweet as the angel sings.

The music ceased and the auctioneer
With a voice that was quiet and low,
Said "What now am I bid for this old violin?"
As he held it aloft with its' bow.

"One thousand, one thousand, Do I hear two?"
"Two thousand, Who makes it three?"
"Three thousand once, three thousand twice,
Going and gone", said he.

The audience cheered,
But some of them cried,
"We just don't understand."
"What changed its' worth?"
Swift came the reply.
"The Touch of the Masters Hand."

And many a man with life out of tune
All battered with bourbon and gin
Is auctioned cheap to a thoughtless crowd
Much like that old violin

A mess of pottage, a glass of wine,
A game and he travels on.
He is going once, he is going twice,
He is going and almost gone.

But the Master comes,
And the foolish crowd never can quite understand,
The worth of a soul and the change that is wrought
By the Touch of the Masters' Hand.

Myra Brooks Welch