Because God is sooooo Good!

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Date: 16 July 2006 22:44:37

have you ever noticed that the word good is the word God with an extra 'o' in it? Well it's added God-ness that makes things so cool. I've said little about Little Man recently, so here's a wonderful update as emailed by his daddy. The bi-monthly updates are truly inspiring. So are Daniel's parents. And Daniel, well, he just asks to be munched and swooned over really...

"Sunday the 9th of July was Daniel's Dedication service, for us it exceeded anything we could have imagined. It was truly wonderful, sharing this special time with our families, our visiting friends, and our church family. Daniel was as ever a star throughout the day, especially when he grabbed hold of Pastor Mark's nose (causing much hilarity - if anyone has any photos of that moment, please forward them!). The church also laid on a buffet for us and our visitors, and together everyone shared time celebrating Daniel's life and the promises that he has for the future.

Thank you to all those at WCC that organised each part of Sunday's celebration. Yet again, you have all demonstrated the love of God powerfully and potently and anyone that wasn't touched by the Spirit on that day cannot have been in that room with us. Thank you also for everyone who sent cards, messages of greetings and for the amazing presents that Daniel has received for his Dedication. Though he'll not be able to remember personally, throughout his life, Daniel will have mementos and markers of this remarkable day.

There were challenges of course, which we were expecting with so many people who aren't yet Christians gathered in a church meeting. One of my relatives and his fiancée said something which at the time I didn't respond to, but upon reflection and thought I now have the words to answer. They said with regard to church and Christianity, that 'everyone can't be the same'. I smiled, but when I got home and having had chance to think it occurred to me that if the result of everyone 'being the same' is what has happened to us these past few months: the care, the love, the help and support, then yes, I more than want everyone to be the same, yes I do want people to know the truth. All that Lyn, Daniel and I have experienced is the direct result of a group of people living and acting under the banner of Jesus.

Amongst the many reasons people cite for disbelief is that they'll lose themselves, lose their identity, lose their way of life and the things they enjoy. Well, yes some of the things that are now 'treasured' will go - it's amazing how quickly you want to get rid of stuff when you realise that it's killing you but you will gain so much more - and a freedom that cannot be described which I know many who read this will know of and share with us. The main point is though that although we're all sheep cared for by the Shepherd, we are not mindless, we are still individuals, coming together as that body - the body of Christ, and when that body acts in one accord, in unity, powerful things are inevitable. The individuality of us all, that God gave to each of us, is realised and released to a greater level when Jesus - the missing piece in the lives of people like my relative and his fiancée - is alive to you.

*preach over!*

Today Daniel was weighed and the news is awesome - he's put on 11 and a half ounces in 2 weeks, which is a dramatic improvement. The doctors are all very happy and have also said that he can now eat practically anything, albeit puréed or mashed, so the menu, so far restricted to a few fruit and veg, has now dramatically expanded. I wonder if he'll like sprouts?

[... Editted are Mommy's coccyx breaking antics and Daddy's stomach ouchies and relates adventures... Please pray for them both, healing, health and peace.]

To end this email, included is a card written for Daniel by one of the family from WCC. We cried when we read it - thank you. It will be inside his first bible for him to read and think about.

Thanks again folks - you're amazing, and if you've any photos or video of the Dedication, please feel free to forward them on to us :) Thank you for the photos we've already received - they're excellent!

Blessings and love,

Colin, Lyn and Daniel.xxx"

"Daniel...

You are unique. You are special.
You are not like everyone else...
Or anyone else, for that matter.
God, your Father in heaven looks down on you and smiles, as He plans the future miracles He has for YOU. There are many. He has already made it clear your life is to be one that brings glory to Him in very visible ways. You don't have to do anything, or be anything other than what you are...

a Miracle...

n. An event that appears inextricable by the laws of nature. Held to be supernatural in origin of an act of God. (Some) one that excites admiring awe."