Saturday, September 5, 2009

Post Re-Visited

This post was from Christmas last year. This was a particularly difficult time for Justin and I since Moriah had to be emergently re-intubated that day. We were so thankful to have our family there with us - even though it was the most difficult Christmas we've ever had, it was also the most beautiful, intimate times we've ever spent with our family, a time when we were able to feel the strong, unbelievable love and bond that holds us together. Anyway, I was going over Our Christmas Story at the bottom, the part when Baca talked about that story in Exodus - when Moses was getting tired of holding up his hands, so then Aaron and Hur helped hold either arm up so that they could win the battle...I feel like this applies to us now more than ever with the support that you all give us. We are just so grateful, and know we couldn't be doing this otherwise...

Christmas with Family
"We are so blessed to have such a loving, supportive family. They all drove up from LA to be with us for Christmas. We are very lucky that our families are close with one another, and have celebrated every holiday together since before we were married. We love you guys so much.


Nano, Maji, Duder, Teta Vera, Riggs, Baba, Baca, and Uncle Jon aka Streets

This is how they are normally ;-) j/k







Our Christmas Story


On Christmas Day, Nurse Nicole gave this angel to Moriah, symbolizing a couragous and triumphant spirit. Of course, it made me cry, and I placed it on the stand next to Moriah's crib.

That night at Christmas dinner, during the blessing, Baca talked about this story in the Bible.
"So Joshua fought the Amalekites as Moses had ordered, and Moses, Aaron and Hur went to the top of the hill. As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning. When Moses' hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset. So Joshua overcame the Amalekite army with the sword. " - Exodus 17:10-13

Baca went on to say that we are all standing together, our arms up in prayer for Moriah's victory, and for God's glory to be seen by all."


And so, friends and family, we continue to stand together, holding our hands up in prayer for Moriah's victory...being supported when our arms get tired, and praying for God's glory to be seen by all. We will get through this! =)
We love you all.
Love,
Victoria

4 comments:

Dr. Lisa said...

Victoria, Reading this thinking about all that you have gone through I continue to marvel at yours and Justin's strnegths. You are amzing people. I will continue to keep you and Moriah in my prayers. See you when I get home. I HOPE that Moriah will be home wiht you by then.

Crystal M. said...

I know that will be one Christmas you all will NEVER forget!! Moriah is a fighter and her parents are so strong and brave.
I continue to pray and think about Moriah everyday.
Hugs,
Crystal and Eva

Erin L said...

Interesting, because this post and that scripture have been on my mind lately. I continue to pray that God gives you strength and endurance. We continue to lift you up with our prayers. Only the Lord knows when the sunset will come on this part of your journey but we will be with you until then and long after.

Sending Love and Many Hugs,
Erin L
(little Hannah blows you all a kiss)

Kurby Family said...

That is a beautiful memory, thank you for sharing. You are most definitely not alone, even when it seems like it at the wee hours of the morning when you know everyone else is fast asleep. You have a wonderful family, and a most precious gift in Moriah.
Hugs,
The Kurby Family

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