I stand all amazed at the love Jesus offers me,
Confused at the grace that so fully he proffers me.
I tremble to know that for me he was crucified,
That for me, a sinner, he suffered, he bled and died.
I marvel that he would descend from his throne divine
To rescue a soul so rebellious and proud as mine,
That he should extend his great love unto such as I,
Sufficient to own, to redeem, and to justify.
I think of his hands pierced and bleeding to pay the debt!
Such mercy, such love and devotion can I forget?
No, no, I will praise and adore at the mercy seat,
Until at the glorified throne I kneel at his feet.
I started crying. This song describes perfectly how I feel. I truly 'stand all amazed' at the love Jesus (and all of you) offer us. I am SO confused at the grace that He (and y'all) so fully proffers us. I tremble to know that for me He was crucified (and that you guys gave so much, especially when many had so little). That for, us, sinners, He suffered, he bled and died (and that so many sacrificed so much for us - we really aren't that cool or deserving!).
I could do this for every verse. I am absolutely amazed at the amount of love, sacrifice, and support we have received from y'all on earth and our Heavenly Father, Jesus, and angels in heaven. I am especially 'amazed' at the turnout and success of the domiNATE 5k.
I drove down on the morning of the race from the Huntsman Cancer hospital just 2 days after Nate's surgery. I don't know why, but I was so nervous as we drove. Nervous that it wasn't going to turn out well after all the hard work Nate's sister(s) had done and nervous at how I would handle talking to everyone. But quickly after I got there I truly stood 'all amazed'. There were SO many people there - SO many people giving me quick hugs, smiles, and kind words. I kept saying to my family that I just couldn't believe it...I couldn't believe that SO many people would come out to support us - I mean, we really aren't thaaat cool :) I loved every second of it though. It really gave me the perfect boost I needed to survive that hospital stay.
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tent where they held a silent auction..and the only warm place!
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all the SUU Track and XC athletes. Former and present. |
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my BFF Christa. Couldn't have survived all of this without her. |
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"Candy Bomber" doing a candy drop! |
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Mountain View athletes...mostly all former! |
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candy drop!
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I truly stood all amazed.
(P.S. I stood up before the race and said a few words. here is the link to the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jorNVLbqWSY&feature=youtu.be)
We still have a 'long road ahead' - a road that we are finding to be a little longer and harder than expected. However, as I ponder the questions my Dad frequently asks me - "What am I learning? How am I growing stronger?" I do have some answers...
-I know that there is still SO, so much good in this world. It's amazing the things that have transpired just because a lot of people have come together for a good purpose.
-I know that the power of prayer is absolutely real. Each and every prayer is heard and has helped in ways that I can't even begin to describe.
-I know that our Heavenly Father and Savior are aware of even the smallest details of our lives. They love us so much - SO much. They will never give us more than we can handle - they did not set us up to fail, but to succeed.
-I know what a simple hug, smile, or thought can do.
-I know that Ames is truly the best thing that has happened to us.
-I know even more now that cancer is seriously & definitely a B.
-I am stronger in the faith.
-I am stronger in hope.
-I am stronger in my outlook of life.
-I am stronger in purpose.
And finally, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I hope each and everyone of you know how much you have blessed our lives. Because of your donations our bank account was saved. Because of your prayers we received a miracle & my sanity was saved. Because of your thoughts & actions we truly know that we are not alone and will always be saved in this trial.
Words seriously cannot convey my gratitude that I have at this time in our lives. Because of our Savior's example and your examples I know how to live my life. I also know that no matter how hard times get and how hopeless moments might feel we can always still 'stand all amazed' at the love and goodness of our world. You all have taught me that.
I stand all amazed.
#teamdomiNATE