In last month’s article, I mentioned that my husband, Tim, was put on oxygen. That seemed kind of random, so I thought I would elaborate a little on his story. Tim was diagnosed with a genetic lung disease called Alpha 1 – Antitrypsin deficiency the summer of 2000 right after he surrendered to the ministry call. Tim and I found ourselves sitting in a doctor’s office in Biloxi, Mississippi – for a second opinion – being told that he would not live a long life. This disease was usually discovered in people in their mid thirties, and many at that age were already in wheelchairs and on oxygen. Before the shock wore off, we hoped for things like Tim seeing our children grown, or at least graduated from high school. It wasn’t fair. We had lived some tough years in the Air Force and were looking forward to things being better in our future with only two years until retirement. We had already been singing with a church group for almost ten years and had just formed The Quicks with our two daughters, even though they were only 13 and 10 years old. We had hopes and dreams. It just wasn’t fair.
Six years later, June 2006, Tim just spent another Father’s Day with our two little cherubs! Our oldest daughter, Rachel, recently got engaged and Tim will walk her down the aisle next year. She will also graduate from Middle Tennessee State University in 2007 with a degree in Elementary Education. Rebecca is preparing for her senior year of high school, planning for college to major in music business. Tim began taking classes with Troy State in 1986 and will finally graduate this August. (He doesn’t believe in rushing into anything…) Tim still has the lung disease and was even recently put on oxygen at night. The evening after home health brought that oxygen tank into our home; Tim came over to me – very concerned – and asked if I was still going to sleep in our room since the tank made so much noise. I quickly replied, “I sure am. That machine makes less noise than your snoring.”
Life is good – not because our circumstances changed, but because our attitude did! God has been right here with us – growing us in our relationship with Him and with each other. We are always looking ahead – planning for our future and enjoying the present! Do we get discouraged? You better believe it! But we don’t STAY there! John Hagee once said, “If you have more memories than dreams, you are a dead man looking for a grave.” So get a reality check – life is tough. BUT - We have been told that Jesus came to give us an abundant life – John 10:10. Problems will come… and go.
till next time…
Sally
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Author: AGM
| Author's Website: http://absolutelygospel.com/
Written: 07/01/2006
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Category: The Quicks
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I've come to learn in my life that it's not what happens to me, it's what I think about what happens to me in life that makes or breaks me. I can see through the lives of the Quicks, they have learned the same lesson.
Hi Guys - I've seen you go through the "hard times" you are talking about...I continually pray for Tim's health...his love for "His" ministry is strong enough that there is no doubt that he WILL stay healthy enough to do all that the Lord has planned for your family. I recently heard him "preach" for the first time - "his" sermon was very good, and better presented than a LOT I've heard by "seasoned" ministers.
So right!
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