Nathan’s Prayer
This month marks two hurricane anniversaries: Camille and Katrina struck the Mississippi Gulf Coast forty and four years ago, respectively. I rode out both of these storms with my families. If another one heads our way, I plan to be in North Dakota. I have written several posts about my hurricane experiences. “Hurricane Camille – [...]
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Pray for Sydney Cook at Children’s Hospital of Minnesota as she battles complications of Scimitar Syndrome.
Nathan’s successful heart surgery to address Scimitar Syndrome was performed three years ago today. I wrote this simple child’s prayer for him in the days before his surgery. I can still hear his little voice, mispronunciations and all, reciting this prayer: Nathan’s Prayer I love you, Lord. Create in me A heart that beats A [...]
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Last week, I posted “99 Balloons,” the touching video story of the life of Eliot Mooney. While visiting his parent’s website (Matt and Ginny Mooney), I noticed a poem by Martha Teal entitled “For Nathan.” Having a Nathan* of my own, I was intrigued enough to read it. I’m so glad I did…it was a [...]
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