Isn't it funny how sometimes the Lord speaks to us in a "still small voice" and other times he just yells right in our ears...
Like anyone who is familiar with Granton's story, I had a long day today. I couldn't get too far away from my computer in case Granton's Blog updated while I wasn't paying attention. I think I probably prayed every other minute throughout the day. At one point when things looked really bad, my parents called me and told me they were going down to KC to be with the family at the hospital. I spent my first two hours of work trying to decide whether or not to go myself. I finally decided that I would go to Children's Mercy and be with my family and at very least be a good set of arms and legs to make sure everyone who had been there for hours and had REALLY been feeling the stress had everything they needed. I put in my vacation request and started home to change and get on the road. I know everybody understands what I'm talking about when I say I had that HEAVY feeling in my chest all the way home. As I drove across town in my quiet car the song "Everlasting God" by Lincoln Brewster kept playing itself over and over in my head, to the point that I was singing it out loud to myself while I drove; and believe me I was NOT in the mood to sing. If you don't know that song, please go find it and listen to the words, it's taken from Isaiah 40 (if you noticed-Isaiah 40:31 is at the bottom of this page and was there before the story I'm telling here happened.) It's a wonderful song about putting all your trust in God even when the odds seem impossible. So, I sang all the way home-in a very sad dreadful way-and when I got there I walked through the door to change my clothes and the phone rang. It was my Dad..."They just called, the Baby's better and we're going home!" I felt the same joy I'm sure everybody else did when they found out that Granton had stabilized today, and I turned around and got back in my car to go to work.
Guess what song was playing when I turned the radio on.
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1926 E. Sunshine Springfield, MO www.sunshinebike.com
A Ride for Baby Granton
Granton Bayless is a six month old little boy from Bolivar, Missouri. In March of 2008, Granton was diagnosed with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID.) SCID is a rare genetic disorder in which the immune system fails to develop. Granton is the light of his parents' life and has become the focus of prayer for a countless number of friends, family, and others. The financial strain on Granton's Mom and Dad has already been great and has only been overshadowed by the emotional strain they have felt over these last few weeks. On June 16th, 2008, I will set off on a five day, 330 mile solo bicycle ride to raise money for Granton's family. Your pledges will allow us all to attempt to help alleviate some of this financial strain. This Blog will let you know how you can contribute, as well as keeping you updated on the progress leading up to and during the ride.
Thank you for your support and Prayers,
Jayme Green
Thank you for your support and Prayers,
Jayme Green
1926 E. Sunshine Springfield, MO www.sunshinebike.com
Granton's Blog
How to Pledge
All the money collected in this ride will go toward Granton and his family, your pledges will be deposited into an account at the Bank of Bolivar in Granton's name. Granton's benefit ride will be a 335 mile ride when all is said and done but for simplicity's sake, I am rounding it down to 300 even. So, if you pledge 10 cents per mile, your total would be $30, 25 cents would be $75, a dollar would be $300, and so on.
Please send your pledge dollars to:
“Granton Bayless Benefit Ride”
Bank of Bolivar
PO Box 560
Bolivar, MO 65613
Attn: Debbie Keith
For questions about the account or your pledges, contact Debbie Keith at the Bank of Bolivar
(417)777-6500.
Please send your pledge dollars to:
“Granton Bayless Benefit Ride”
Bank of Bolivar
PO Box 560
Bolivar, MO 65613
Attn: Debbie Keith
For questions about the account or your pledges, contact Debbie Keith at the Bank of Bolivar
(417)777-6500.
"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as EAGLES; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint"
Isaiah 40:31
Isaiah 40:31
3 comments:
Jayme,
Thank you so much for your love and obedience. I, too, like that song and can hear it in my head. You have truly gone above and beyond for us! We love you, Maegan, and Dalty so much. I am excited about this event!
Love,
Jenni
Jayme - For what it is worth, I think you are an amazing man and I'm very proud to be your aunt. Thank you for what you are doing for Granton, Daniel and Jenni. I know that God will bless this trip. When I am able to go to the hospital to be with everyone, I am amazed by the peace, calm and love that they share even though every day is a challenge. Daniel and Jenni are trusting God every step of the way and Sandy knows for certain that God has a plan. It is an inspiring place to be. Let me know what I can do to help. I love you - Jacki
jamye my name is james carroll my little boy has diagnosed with scids when he was born 3 years ago it's been a long road road but as long as the family keeps there eyes on the the lord the storm around them will soon pass,because with him nothing is impossible my son is living proof god bless
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