A prayer that has given me lots of comfort

[Chemar]

Dear Ronna

 

Reading your precious experience with answered prayer was so wonderfully inspiring.

 

It also made me remember when my son was going thru that year of crisis after crisis, and I would sometimes be driving in the car having just dropped a sad and despondent boy at school, so worried, so afraid.........I sometimes had to pull the car off the road as the tears were blocking my vision.

 

well, I usually have the car radio turned to z88.3..our local "Positive Hits" station( http://www.zradio.org/ )............ and on one day...when I was sooooooo low ....as I was sitting there crying and saying over and over "Oh God, please help my son!" .......I heard the Mark Schultz song "He's my son" for the first time.........a prayer song he wrote when his own son was desperately ill...........something happened in my heart that day and I truly did hand the burdon for my son, with of all my fear and worry and anxiety and sorrow over to the Lord...."Cast your cares upon Him, because He cares for you!"(1 Peter 5:7)

I called our church office right then on my cellphone, and asked the Pastor to pray with me on the phone and from that day on, things began to turn around.

 

I had been carrying the load myself before that, but when I truly trusted God to intervene, He did!! Shortly after that my son came to a different place in his relationship with the Lord too....instead of feeling like he was being punished and made to suffer unfairly, and that God couldnt love him if he had allowed this to happen to him.......well, he humbled himself and accepted that he was "fearfully and wonderfully made" (Ps139:14) and acknowledged that " ...... all things work together for good to those who love God.....(Rom8:28)

 

Everything changed then!

He had the raction to Zyprexa and came of all meds and started the supps etc and look where we are today!

 

But, more than just the physical and emotional restoration that I have seen in my son....it is the spiritual that has been the source of his strength in life....

many of you know how he went on that Youth Mission trip to Nicaragua to build and orphanage last summer and that he does Homeless Ministry.....they make sandwiches and collect clothes etc to give to the streetkids in the downtown parks here on Saturday nights.

This summer they are going on an inner city ministry to Philadelphia.

He is overflowing with caring and compassion for other kids who are suffering in anyway, and wants to spend his life helping kids.

 

That day when I cried my heart out before God by the side of the road....little did I know the dramatic effect that my prayer was going to have on my son's life.

 

What a Faithful and Mighty God we serve!!

 

For anyone who hasnt heard it, and is agonising over their loved one suffering...do try to get hold of that song by mark Shultz called "He's my son"

 

here are the lyrics for now

I'm down on my knees again tonight,

I'm hopin' this prayer will turn out right

See, there is a boy that needs Your help

I've done all that I can do myself

His mother is tired,

I'm sure You can understand

Each night as he sleeps

She goes in to hold his hand,

And she tries

Not to cry

As the tears fill her eyes

 

 

Can You hear me?

Am I getting through tonight?

Can You see him?

Can You make him feel all right?

If You can hear me

Let me take his place somehow

See, he's not just anyone, he's my son

 

Sometimes late at night I watch him sleep

I dream of the boy he'd like to be

I try to be strong and see him through,

But God, who he needs right now is You

Let him grow old,

Live life without this fear

What would I be

Living without him here?

He's so tired,

And he's scared

Let him know that You're there.

 

Can You hear me?

Am I getting through tonight?

Can You see him?

Can You make him feel all right?

If You can hear me

Let me take his place some how

See, he's not just anyone, he's my son

 

Can You hear me?

Am I getting through tonight?

Can You see him?

Can You make him feel all right?

If You can hear me

Let me take his place somehow.

See, he's not just anyone

 

Can You hear me?

Can You see him?

Please don't leave him,

He's my son

[Guest Ronna]

Cheri,

 

How inspirational! I would have to agree that I also gave over my troubles to the Lord, Our mother Mary, the Holy Spirit and anyone else I could think of with CONFIDENCE. I did not feel resentlful and I did not have any anger. I was at peace at last and just gave it over...does that make sense?

 

I hear you about crying in the car. For a whole summer it seemed like whenever I started to drive I would start to cry. At that time Kurt's prognosis was very poor and I guess it was the only time it was fairly quiet and my mind would wander to the "what ifs"....

 

Take Care,

Ronna

[Guest danielle]

Ronna - My daughter (Julia, age 12) and I were browsing for ideas about diet to help control her tics and OCD. We ran across your post ... that prayer is called "The Memorare" and it is a VERY special invocation of Jesus' mother's aid, which we have been saying every morning on the way to school for help for Julia's condition and for guidance in our lives. We were amazed that it popped up in our TS search as it is so dear to our hearts. The spiritual nature of your post should not be an embarassment to you. It made a profound impact on our day and on our attitude toward Julia's condition. Suffering draws us closer to our maker; it shows us how much we need Him. His Mother is the most awesome intercessor, (that means "someone who prays for you")! God Bless. Danielle and Julia

[Ronnas]

Hi Danielle and welcome,

 

Thanks. So many of us here at Lattitudes and Braintalk have found answers using vitamins. Best of luck in your search.

 

Take Care,

Ronna

[Guest Janice]

Dear Ronna and All,

Well, I hit upon this site, Latitudes, while doing a search for alternatives to antipsychotics and alternative medication for tics. I appreciate the "Memorare" which you posted, Ronna. I also read the posts on the "Passion" movie. I'm so up to my neck with this medication stuff. Our two children are autistic. Our son was diagnosed about 4 yrs ago with asperger's, tourette's, and OCD. Twice he was hospitalized. This last one they decided he might be bipolar. The poor guy has been basically a guinea-pig. Unfortunately we are not in a financial position to pursue much in terms of natural stuff. It's so heartbreaking. I've all but worn myself out writing, calling, investigating, researching.... our son was having nightmares, chest pains, diarrhea..... so often he wants to sit and talk because of so much anxiety. He is calmed often when he listens to religious (mostly instrumental) cd's, and he is a deeply spiritual person. It is this child in these people suffering so much that must touch our hearts. I am glad I came upon this forum. I believe in the power of prayer. And, the Lord is in control. Our loved ones who have these terrible burdens of tics and obsessive thoughts and so on.... they have a heavy cross, and so do those who are entrusted to them. It's all for a purpose. I seldom talk with or communicate with others experiencing what we have. So it was a balm to find this spot. My prayer is that the Lord will help our son (and daughter, 4 yrs behind him). The other day I got absolutely disgusted and discontinued the useless antidepressant, and then began to taper down Lithium. Good gravy, these psychiatrists look at you like an experimental "thing", and what have they to lose? They tell you to be so careful about lowering doses and yet they can, in an instant, switch meds with not titration -- it's mindboggling -- and I believe we are in "HIS" care.... thanks for listening. May God bless and protect all of you.

[Claire]

Janice,

 

Although ideally pursuing things should be done under a doctor's supervision, I do recommend that you read some of the books, "Yeast Syndrome" and "Children with Starving Brains. Plus do try to read through these threads for other ideas.

 

I can't help but think allergies or yeast when you mention diarhhea (my son had diarhhea and he had both).

 

There are things you can do on your own, like elimination diets and food reintroduction, plus yeast-unfriendly diets to get rid of yeast problems. Both of these can aggravate neurological issues, such as autism, obsessions/compulsions and tics.

 

Ronna,

 

I must thank you again for posting that prayer. I had no idea it would be such a warm welcome to our new visitors and those 'passing through'!

 

Claire

[Chemar]

Dear Janice

 

I couldnt help tears when I read your post.

I too had my son's life devastated by the various medications that he was prescribed...but God is able to restore ANYTHING and He has worked a miracle in my son's life.

 

We will all be praying for you and your precious son.

 

Please stay in touch with us.

 

with much love and blessing to you

Cheri

[Claire]

One other thing Janice--much of the 'natural' stuff is covered by insurance. But I am finding out that our insurance only covers about 50% of the testing.

 

Claire

 

ps Chemar, I know, it breaks my heart. Especially since I honestly believe that the pain is not necessary, if one has the $$, or time, and the right path. Your experience is proof that if you are willing to commit the time and effort to the research, it can be affordable.

[Chemar]

In fact.....prayerful TIME is the essence!

 

I truly am on a very tight budget now, and have NO insurance ....but have found that caring physicians will allow you to slpit payments over time, and charge fairly....and, if you shop around carefully, the supplements dont cost that much (certainly nowhere near the cost of the precription meds!!)

 

 

Here is Scripture that has given me great hope and endurance during the tough times....it is my prayer today for Janice and for all here.

 

6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.............19And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. 20To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Philipians Ch4

 

[Claire]

Bumping for newcomers...

 

Claire

[sherrysunshine]

Hello everyone,

 

I only joined as a member 2 days ago, after finding the website while searching for information on transcient tics. While reading Ronna's prayer and the heartwarming posts in this thread, I suddenly realized that it was not merely "by chance" that I found you all, but this is another answer to my prayers. And, yes, I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes as well! Tears of thankfulness.

 

My daughter's facial tic has been such a worry for me. This whole situation has been so very heavy on my heart and I've felt so helpless. On Wednesday and Thursday I spent overtime praying for my daughter's healing and for guidance as to how I may help her. Then on Friday I found all of you wonderful people and the abundance of information you provided. Coincidence, some may say, but I don't think so!

 

It is so moving and comforting to read the wonderful testimonies each of you have shared of God manifesting Himself in your lives. It is a blessing for me and I thank each of you for doing so. As a christian I know that He will provide the help we need for our children, we only have to "let go and let God". In fact, I'm now reminded of a scripture He has led me to, so many times, "Be still and know that I am God". I think that in the midst of all our worry we truly need to do that.

 

May God bless all of you and all our little ones!

 

Sherry

[Claire]

Welcome Sherrysunshine,

 

(and what a lovely name!)

 

I too think that this forum can change lives--information from it has started to change my son's in some ways already. I think it is wonderful that such a high number of us have found help through prayer.

 

Your words are very timely: "let go and let God", and "Be still and know that I am God". I am going through something else right now (though related), and I kept praying very hard yesterday for God to do something specific. I couldn't imagine that another outcome would be a positive one. And yet yesterday 2 things happened--First, I had a glimmer of another path, should the one I wanted so badly not work out, and second, I also had a glimmer that God may have answered my very specific prayer. I won't find out for 2 weeks what the outcome is. But I am in the process of 'letting go and letting God do his work from here, while I work on the new alternate path should this one not work out. I had to remind myself that God is not 'arbitrary' or 'ignoring me'. As I am sure other parent's have found, when it involves your child, your prayers are more intense than if they were for yourself.

 

I honestly don't know what will happen, but as of yesterday afternoon, I am trying not to focus on the particular turn in the path, but just that I am on the right path. Your posting "Be still and know that I am God" helped provide me words for this.

 

Claire

[sherrysunshine]

Hi Claire,

 

I'm so happy that God used my "two cents" to bring you comfort! He really does work in mysterious ways, doesn't He? What you didn't know was that I prayed this morning while I was typing that post for Him to give me the right words - obviously He did. I will definately include you in my prayers Claire, for His continued guidance and care regarding your difficulty. Just continue to trust Him. You are right in that He is not arbitrary or ignoring you, He is an "on time God".

 

For whatever reason, I feel moved to say that my walk with God is strongly built on prayer and so if there is anyone who would like to communicate with me separately, or would like me to join you for private prayer, you are more than welcome to contact me through the following email address: sherrysunshine808@hotmail.com. "Where two or more of you are gathered in My name, there will I be also". Thank God, even here on the internet, we can "gather together in His name" and pray, one for another.

[Chemar]

Sherry

you sure let the SONshine thru you

 

I am so very glad that the Lord has brought you into our community here, and know that He will both lead you as you seek to help your child, and then use you in return to bless others here.

 

"......for in Him we live and move and have our being...."

Acts17:28

[Heather]

Hi Claire,

 

Just a note regarding your issue that you are praying for and not sure which direction you will end up taking. I don't know if you are country music fan or not but even if you aren't, you should listen to the words of Garth Brook's song, "Sometimes God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers". It is a beautiful song and it almost makes me cry everytime I hear it. He is not ignoring you...he just has another path in mind for you.

 

Heather