Sweet Jesus,
I hang on you. I only see, believe, and Live, when Your will is done..not min
There is nothing in myself, I can not take any credit, it is ALL You!
If it is Your will and mercy that I am poor and weak, then I am SO blessed!
Prayers that come from these needs are preparing me to be a witness to Your glory!
Help me to honor You by believing before I feel,
for great is the sin if I make my feeling a cause of faith...
Help me to pray in faith and so find Your will,
by learning to completely depend on You and your rich free mercy,
by believing You will give what You have promised;
for MY God can not lie!
Strengthen me to pray with the understanding that whatever I receive is Your gift,
so that I will pray until my prayers are answered.
Amen
A very dear friend email this prayer to me, she had read it in 'Valley of the Vision'. I changed it some because it was written in old English. But it was just so perfect! So I wanted to personalize it and share it with you all!
Rehab is going VERY well! I'm already up and back to doing everything that I was before surgery ...and then some! I've started out on the lowest dose of medicine the pump can put out, but my doctor will be increasing it on Monday. So, please be praying that my body responds well to the new dose.
Also, I would really enjoy having more visitors! my schedule changes daily, but pretty much Monday-Friday good times are: 11am-1pm & then any time from 3:30pm-8:30pm. just send me a text and I'll let you know whats good for that day as well as how to find me! Its 803-493-1890. love you all!
to Him be the Glory,
Chelsey
also, I want to share with you a song that God has put on my heart to minister to me this week.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
SURGERY TOMORROW!
Well..tomorrow's the Big Day! I'm having my ITB pump "installed" (as Matt likes to put it) bright and early at 5:30am at CMC Northeast (which is about an hour north of where we live). I think Matt and I are planning to just pull an all-nighter, instead of trying to wake up at 3:00am (especially since I won't be able to have coffee, which I absolutely can not function without when I wake up!)
They want us to be there at 5:30, which means I probably will not get into the OR until around 7:30. The surgery will take an hour an a half, where they will make about a 4 inch incision into my abdomen (to put the pump in) and then they will feed a small catheter from the pump to my spinal column, with the medicine being delivered directly into my spinal fluid. I should be all finished by 9am.
They'll keep me at CMC Northeast overnight for observation. I could technically go home, but Matt and I made the decision to have me be transferred from there to CMC rehab. We are doing this because I will not only have therapy, but my doctor will be able to regulate the amount of medicine that the pump is putting into my body, so that the dosage is precisely what my body needs. With that medicine "tweaking", the device will deliver the precise dose of medicine to control my muscle spasticity and allow me to function the best I can!
I will post more regarding rehab, as well as a schedule for visitation-'cause I definitely want/expect visitors!-and Matt and I will be tweeting post-op to let ya'll know how it goes tomorrow!
Thank you Jesus for this opportunity for progress! And Lord, even if after all of this, I am still not able to do a thing more than I can today, YOU are still GOOD! And YOU are still sovereign! And I pray that you will continue to use my life to bring YOU GLORY! .....Dear Jesus, I love you so much, thank you for your amazing faithfulness through this entire journey. and thank you for allowing me to personally experience your Majesty in a way I never would have been able to had I not gone through this. I am so very blessed! amen
to Him be the glory,
Chelsey
They want us to be there at 5:30, which means I probably will not get into the OR until around 7:30. The surgery will take an hour an a half, where they will make about a 4 inch incision into my abdomen (to put the pump in) and then they will feed a small catheter from the pump to my spinal column, with the medicine being delivered directly into my spinal fluid. I should be all finished by 9am.
They'll keep me at CMC Northeast overnight for observation. I could technically go home, but Matt and I made the decision to have me be transferred from there to CMC rehab. We are doing this because I will not only have therapy, but my doctor will be able to regulate the amount of medicine that the pump is putting into my body, so that the dosage is precisely what my body needs. With that medicine "tweaking", the device will deliver the precise dose of medicine to control my muscle spasticity and allow me to function the best I can!
I will post more regarding rehab, as well as a schedule for visitation-'cause I definitely want/expect visitors!-and Matt and I will be tweeting post-op to let ya'll know how it goes tomorrow!
Thank you Jesus for this opportunity for progress! And Lord, even if after all of this, I am still not able to do a thing more than I can today, YOU are still GOOD! And YOU are still sovereign! And I pray that you will continue to use my life to bring YOU GLORY! .....Dear Jesus, I love you so much, thank you for your amazing faithfulness through this entire journey. and thank you for allowing me to personally experience your Majesty in a way I never would have been able to had I not gone through this. I am so very blessed! amen
to Him be the glory,
Chelsey
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
ITB pump Update!
Had my consultation Monday with Dr. Hancock who will be putting in my ITB pump. It was a very encouraging visit! He thinks they'll be able to get me in for the surgery within 2- 3 weeks!( total answer to prayer, thank you all!) He also thinks it will be a good idea for my to go into in-patient rehab for a little over a week, so that they can get the levels of medicine that the pump puts out just right. Now, all we need to do is coordinate the surgery with in-patient. Please pray that they will have an opening available at CMC rehab for me, soon!
Lord THANK YOU for opening up the door for me to have this procedure done and allowing my body to continue to make progress! And just use my life, and what you have allowed my body to go through and miraculously overcome, to bring You glory! amen
Chelsey
Lord THANK YOU for opening up the door for me to have this procedure done and allowing my body to continue to make progress! And just use my life, and what you have allowed my body to go through and miraculously overcome, to bring You glory! amen
Chelsey
Saturday, March 10, 2012
..but, the Tongue of The Wise Brings Healing!
I would really like to thank you all for the overwhelming encouragement I received after my last post! From emails, to texts, to phone calls your words really touched my heart! and the Lord has really used it to minister to me and bless me. I thought I would share just some of what you said and pray that it will also be a blessing to you:
- Sweet Chelsey, bring every thought captive and know those reckless words have no power...because greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. You are precious and an inspiration to so many~your story of God's miracle in saving you has touched many lives and people you will never met this side of heaven. Many have been enriched by your gracious way of fighting though all your difficult days and relearning how to do what so many of us take for granted, as I am sure you also did before all this happened. Do we know why God allowed this to happen? No, but what we do know is God promised He'd NEVER leave us or forsake us, I am sure there has been many times and especially nights you had to be really still to find His presence but thankfully we do know He is there! Continue to look up, sweetheart...forget about looking around...it tethers us too much! much love and hugs to you
- James 1:2 "Consider it pure joy my brothers whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be MATURE and COMPLETE NOT LACKING ANYTHING." I know you have faced one trial after the next since the accident and I cannot presume to know the extent of all that you have had to face daily but I know Gods Word is truth and he is PERFECTING YOU! PRAISE GOD! And he is using you to minister to so many others including me! I love you girl. I got fired up reading that. Do not let it detour you. Give it back to God as I am sure you already have and let him take care of the rest. Like I have said before I love reading your posts and am so glad to be connected again and a part of your life and journey
- when I have been accused of something terrible, or misunderstood, I remember Christ knows the truth, and that's good enough! He is the complete and holy guard of your situation. The person who said this is simply a tool of God's enemy, "THE ACCUSER OF THE BRETHREN"...as Jesus commanded, "pray for those who spitefully use and abuse you" for His name's sake. We will never stop praying for you!
- Sweet Chelsey, bring every thought captive and know those reckless words have no power...because greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. You are precious and an inspiration to so many~your story of God's miracle in saving you has touched many lives and people you will never met this side of heaven. Many have been enriched by your gracious way of fighting though all your difficult days and relearning how to do what so many of us take for granted, as I am sure you also did before all this happened. Do we know why God allowed this to happen? No, but what we do know is God promised He'd NEVER leave us or forsake us, I am sure there has been many times and especially nights you had to be really still to find His presence but thankfully we do know He is there! Continue to look up, sweetheart...forget about looking around...it tethers us too much! much love and hugs to you
- James 1:2 "Consider it pure joy my brothers whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be MATURE and COMPLETE NOT LACKING ANYTHING." I know you have faced one trial after the next since the accident and I cannot presume to know the extent of all that you have had to face daily but I know Gods Word is truth and he is PERFECTING YOU! PRAISE GOD! And he is using you to minister to so many others including me! I love you girl. I got fired up reading that. Do not let it detour you. Give it back to God as I am sure you already have and let him take care of the rest. Like I have said before I love reading your posts and am so glad to be connected again and a part of your life and journey
- when I have been accused of something terrible, or misunderstood, I remember Christ knows the truth, and that's good enough! He is the complete and holy guard of your situation. The person who said this is simply a tool of God's enemy, "THE ACCUSER OF THE BRETHREN"...as Jesus commanded, "pray for those who spitefully use and abuse you" for His name's sake. We will never stop praying for you!
- We have received a few negative comments on our blog and they've been pretty hurtful...but you are so right, the Lord is our defender and we don't need to explain ourselves. Love you and am praying for you girl!
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Reckless Words...
On my CaringBridge the Guestbook had been such a tremendous source of encouragement! Especially on those rough days, your words really lifted my spirits and helped remind me of how the Lord is using my life.... So, about 2 weeks ago I added the "Leave me a Message" section on my blog, thinking it would serve as a replacement for the Guestbook that had brought me so much hope! I really cannot begin to thank you enough for what was said on that page and what a blessing it was for me to read those words.
unfortunately, the message section on this blog has not lived up to my expectations. On February 29th someone under the name "A Sharp Citizen" wrote:
"We pray for you every day and night . Please stay strong for Aston and Matt .You either blew the stop sign or pulled out in front of the truck Your airbag did deploy. God bless you and your family. Neither the road nor the truck caused the tragedy. Please, as a Christian, don't blame the tax payers of S.C. nor the DOT for your mistake."
Obviously this person must not know me very well, since they do not even know my child's name(asHER!) And not to mention, what they said was completely false! Especially given the fact that back in July of 2010 an expert accident investigation team cleared me of ANY fault for my wreck! It was still very difficult for me to read this message.
please pray for me, as I am feeling discouraged. I KNOW the Lord is my Defender, but that still doesn't make it any less hurtful when falsely accused.
Chelsey
unfortunately, the message section on this blog has not lived up to my expectations. On February 29th someone under the name "A Sharp Citizen" wrote:
"We pray for you every day and night . Please stay strong for Aston and Matt .You either blew the stop sign or pulled out in front of the truck Your airbag did deploy. God bless you and your family. Neither the road nor the truck caused the tragedy. Please, as a Christian, don't blame the tax payers of S.C. nor the DOT for your mistake."
Obviously this person must not know me very well, since they do not even know my child's name(asHER!) And not to mention, what they said was completely false! Especially given the fact that back in July of 2010 an expert accident investigation team cleared me of ANY fault for my wreck! It was still very difficult for me to read this message.
please pray for me, as I am feeling discouraged. I KNOW the Lord is my Defender, but that still doesn't make it any less hurtful when falsely accused.
Chelsey
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Faith
Earlier this week I had a really good conversation with someone whom I had never met but who had been following my story since the beginning. In talking with her she was marveling at my faith, and she confessed to me that she often wondered if she would be able to have that kind of faith and not lose it, becoming bitter should the Lord put her through a similar situation.
I said to her, "If you had asked me two years ago before the accident if I thought I would be able to have this kind of faith after facing this trial, my answer would be 'I don't know'". The reassuring thing is that I do not have to know because God has promised us that he is not going to let us go.
Isaiah 43:1-3 says,
"Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.
I have called you by name; you are mine.
When you go through deep waters,
I will be with you.
When you go through rivers of difficulty,
you will not drown.
When you walk through the fire of oppression,
you will not be burned up;
the flames will not consume you.
For I am the LORD, your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.”
And listen to how this Chapter closes out in verse 13 with a great and staggering spiritual truth: “From eternity to eternity I am God. No one can snatch anyone out of my hand. No one can undo what I have done." And no one means, NO ONE, not even me!
I have my faith because God gave it to me, not because I had anything in myself or some secret super hidden inner strength that allows me to have faith no matter what obstacles I face. The Bible says that if you have faith the size of a mustard seed that you can move mountains. I don’t think that means that we are able to move mountains on our own but that if we believe and trust and have that faith in the Lord, he can take even the tiniest bit of faith and do something amazing with it.
Matthew 17:20
"...Jesus told them. “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.[a]”
That is what I know I have: That little mustard seed faith that God has been able to use and do something incredible with. What is in me is what God has given me. If you have faith and trust in the lord Jesus Christ as your savior, that doesn’t just mean that he is only your Savior from hell, but he is also your Savior while you’re here on earth. So, don’t be worried or concerned about losing faith should God send a you a significant trial. He is your Savior and he will save you no matter what you face. Our faith, my faith is not in-and-of itself, ALL faith must have an object, and the object, the person in whom we place our faith is the Lord and his word.
The writer of Hebrews explains it like this...
“Now when people take an oath, they call on someone greater than themselves to hold them to it. And without any question that oath is binding. God also bound himself with an oath, so that those who received the promise could be perfectly sure that he would never change his mind. So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God's inner sanctuary. Jesus has already gone in there for us. He has become our eternal High Priest in the order of Melchizedek.” –Hebrews 6:16-20
This passage binds God to his own oath and promise! It all ties together in the end with Christ as the guarantor, the payment of this promise. God can only deal in one currency when it comes to promises and covenants, and that is blood. The blood of his son, Jesus, was the only acceptable currency to secure these promises. And when Jesus was raised from the dead, we can now say with full confidence, “The check has cleared!”... Wow, what an amazing God we serve!
To Him be the glory!
Chelsey
Isaiah 43:1-3 says,
"But now, O Jacob, listen to the LORD who created you.
O Israel, the one who formed you says,"Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.
I have called you by name; you are mine.
When you go through deep waters,
I will be with you.
When you go through rivers of difficulty,
you will not drown.
When you walk through the fire of oppression,
you will not be burned up;
the flames will not consume you.
For I am the LORD, your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.”
Matthew 17:20
"...Jesus told them. “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.[a]”
The writer of Hebrews explains it like this...
“Now when people take an oath, they call on someone greater than themselves to hold them to it. And without any question that oath is binding. God also bound himself with an oath, so that those who received the promise could be perfectly sure that he would never change his mind. So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God's inner sanctuary. Jesus has already gone in there for us. He has become our eternal High Priest in the order of Melchizedek.” –Hebrews 6:16-20
To Him be the glory!
Chelsey
Thursday, February 16, 2012
ITB Therapy pump NEWS!
Something new, and very exciting! As some of you know, one of the things I battle with due to my injury is severe spasticity. This effects my recovery in the following ways: it causes my muscles to stay tight and not be flexible, it makes my muscles contract (even though I'm not consciously telling them to). This makes me have to fight my own body to be able to move, and it causes continual pain(especially during the night) from my muscles cramping up.
I've been taking an oral medication for this, but it simply wasn't working, given the dosage I am able to take by mouth. But great news! Just yesterday I had a successful trial for an ITB Therapy pump! "What the heck is that?" you might be asking yourself. Well, let me refer you to their very helpful, and informative website: http://www.medtronic.com/patients/severe-spasticity/therapy/index.htm . Please check it out because there is no way I could explain what it is and how it works. All I can say is this device is, Lord willing, is going to dramatically change my quality of life, and allow me to accomplish much more physically!
"Look and be amazed!For I am doing something in your own day,something you wouldn't believeeven if someone told you about it." -Habakkuk 1:5
To Him be the glory,Chelsey
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- Chels, here's a favorite Scripture of mine lately...
"Woe to you when all men speak well of you..." (Luke 6:26)We can't please everyone - only God! I pray for the person who wrote that on your wall. You are an amazing girl- and you NEVER have to explain yourself or your intentions to anyone. There's always that other saying (of which I struggle with too.) What people think of you is none of your business. Ouch. The truth hurts doesn't it? The truth is not everyone is going to like us but in that truth we are set FREE when we finally realize He is our only standard of measure! No need to worry your pretty little head over such things, or feel the need to explain. God knows your heart beloved and so do I! Love you girl! xo
And SO many more! Being hurt by someones ignorant reckless words is something we ALL face and I hope some of these comments will be and encouragement to you like they were to me! Love you all!
To Him be the Glory,
Chelsey
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