We were given an Angel figurine at the outset of this ordeal (thanks Sarah) and I've had it sitting on Hyatt's dresser the whole time. A few days ago, while I was holding Sid and walking through our room, she says "There's mama - mama's an Angel, mama's an Angel".
Sid has had a remarkable gift for intuiting (some might say spookily predicting) things. This adds to my anguish of hoping that Hyatt is still "in there", but realizing that we are probably just supporting a body - that God may have already called her home.
I've certainly seen my share of Angels in this process - those who care for Hyatt, those who care for Sid and Bek, those who care for Hyatt's (and my) parents, and those who care for me. I struggle so often with maintaining hope - in the face of a diminishing medical trajectory.
God, let your will be done here - not mine. If it is your will to return Hyatt to us, please be swift. If it is your will to take her home, please hold her tight and show her the rewards of her faithful service. And if you would, please tell her how very much I love her and how there will always be a hole in my very being ...
Troy.
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Troy,
there really is no other prayer you can utter, and yet I know how hard that has to be. Anne and I will be praying that with you. Thanks for the testimony that this blog is each time I read it.
Troy,
You are not alone, and you have our support always. I'm praying for you and your beautiful family.
I do believe that we...and love...live on. You and Hyatt will have a happy ending, even if it takes a lifetime to reach it.
Hang in there.
Dear Troy,
I have not had you, Hyatt and the girls out of my mind since I left. This ordeal has been extrodinarly difficult for me to deal with. I see Hyatt and you all in my mind day and night. To hold her hand, kiss her cheek, smooth her hair and tell her I miss her and love her was so precious and dear and I hold on tight to the memory of my time with her. I will be forever grateful to you for that. For being accepted into your family and Hyatt's is a gift I know was from God. To spend time with Sid and Beka, to play with them, feed them, dress them and hold them was priceless.
Thank you Troy for your friendship and for sharing your family with me. As much as I was there early on to help out and support you I feel I got the better end of the bargain. I hope you know you can call on me. I am blessed if I can assist in any way. You know you are in my thoughts and prayers all the time. I need only look at the pictures of Hyatt and the girls and I don't feel so far away. Sid is right, Hyatt is an angel, she always has been. Love to you all!
Julie
Well said Troy. No matter what God's plan is for Hyatt, we'll be there for you.
The Schumacher's
You don't know me but I have been reading this for a while now. I could never begin to imagine what you and your family are going through, and my heart aches for you. I will continue to pray for you and your children and Hyatt--always
"Lay your hands upon the sick and they will be healed." - Mark 16:18 Say this prayer as your place your hands upon her - Dear Heavenly Father, your Word says that through Faith we shall have the power to heal the sick in Jesus Name. Lord, I lay my hands upon Hyatt, and in Jesus Name she shall be healed. Please heal her through your miraclous powers that only you possess.
God still heals and he still is in the business of creating miracles. He is the great physcian.
Don't let go of hope - hang in there, God's glory will be done.
Believe in the God of suddenlies - He and Only He can suddenly turn this situation around.
Praying for you and for Hyatt, may God Bless you.
Troy,
You probably don't know me by name but I live cady-corner to you in the green house on Solitary (9798). Just wanted you to know you and your family are in our personal prayers as well as our prayer list at church. If you need anything at all, please stop by or call (703) 396-6689--djstorey@aol.com. Had the pleasure of meeting your Dad yesterday and had a nice chat about the Villages--great insight.
Dennis& Rhonda Storey
I want to tell you how Hyatt and you have changed my life. Me, a stranger, only hearing of this from a distant cousin of Hyatt's...I have followed closely.
Every night when I put my 2 year old little baby girl to bed, I think of Hyatt and your girls. I hold my daughter just a little bit longer. I lay her in the crib and and I place one hand on the back of her head, and one hand on the small of her back and I pray for your girls and I pray that my daughter always knows how much I love her. Ya'll have taught me that each day with them really is a gift and I am not promised tomorrow. I remember your family when my 8 year old is driving me nuts and I think I can't take it another minute. I think that Hyatt would give anything for one more minute of her girls driving her nuts.
So please, I hope you can take some comfort in knowing that Hyatt has not only changed the lives of all of those who know her so well and love her so dearly, but she has changed the lives of a family she has never known as well.
Know that you are all loved.
-Samantha
Today my 5 1/2 year old daughter prayed for "Mommy's friend, Hyatt". The purity of a child's prayer struck my heart and reminded me that God's wants our child-like faith. We pray for Hyatt every day. I think of her often and stop to light a candle after Mass in from of the Blessed Mother. She of all knows your suffering. We pray with you, Troy and for your and your family.
"Let go and let God". Give it all to Him. I pray for you often. I'm a friend of a friend of a friend but have read your blog very faithfully. Hyatt has had a profound effect on me and makes me realize that there are no guarantees in life and you have now. Only now... Love harder, laugh louder and hug your friends. God bless you all.
I happened upon this site from your neighbor's website, 2preppygirls.com. I was absolutely crushed by what I read and have been keeping up with the details of this terrible ordeal ever since. I have since passed your story on to many family members and friends. Just know that there is a large group of people in Georgia showering prayers and thoughts upon you. You are such a beautfiul family and I pray diligently for peace to be with you and your precious girls. I cannot fathom the pain and anguish you must feel.
Troy-
I am glad you have the angel and that it really means something. We are all still praying for a miracle and you are always in our thoughts and prayers!
If there is anything I can do please let me know! I know I was just your realtor but you and hyatt became my friends as well and I adored sid from the second I met her!
Please be strong and if you need anything...let me know.
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Sarah Frick Armstrong
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