WRITE 2 THE HEART
Stories that are aimed "Write 2 the Heart"
April 17, 2002 Issue 041702
Cheryl Speir, Editor, moderator@write2theheart.com
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Last week I overlooked Michelle's information.
She is a single mother of two beautiful children, Samantha
and Nicholas. She has created a line of 100 inspirational
bookmarks to date called "Sam-n-Nick's Inspirations"
after her children. She is presently in the process of
creating a website for these. Michelle C. Ustaszeski can
be contacted at <mcu @ qad.com>.
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Sue first shared this heart-touching story with the
Christian Writers Group we both belong to back in
September. It touched my heart. Having lost a sister
to Spina Bifida, I understand the seriousness of the
condition.
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Because He Lives
By Sue Nickel
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Because He LIVES.
Because He lives I can face tomorrow
Because He lives all fear is gone
Because I know who holds the future
Then life is worth the living just because He lives
Gloria and William J. Gaither. ©1971
When my daughter Jennifer was 8 years old she had
major surgery on her back. Her back reopened 10
days later and feces contaminated her spine. I was
told she would not live through the night. She did
live, not only through the night but is still living
19 years later.
Six months after her surgery she drew a picture of herself
going up the stairs to heaven. I gasped and asked her why
she wanted to go to heaven. Her reply was that she was
going there to sit on God's lap and pray. I asked her what
heaven looked like and she described beauty I could not
imagine. She then said matter-of-factly in her eight year
old voice, "I know what Jesus' favorite song is." I asked her
what, thinking she really didn't know. She said, "Because
He lives." I asked her who told her this. She then said
without a single breath in between, "His angels."
She then asked, "Do you know what my favorite verse is?"
My reply was no. Then she began singing in her beautiful
angelic voice, "How sweet to hold a newborn baby and
feel the love and joy he gives". I cut her off and asked is
that because you love babies?
She said, "No mommy, listen." Then she sang, "But
greater still the calm assurance this child can face uncertain
days Because He Lives." I sat slowly in my chair with
tears in my eyes and asked her when she had experienced
uncertain days. She boldly told me when she had surgeries
the days were uncertain. As tears streamed down my face
I realized for the first time just how much God had held our
hands.
I was told recently by a mother with a child born with
Down's syndrome that the reason this is Jesus' favorite
song is because when the enemy hears it he shutters and
shakes and goes into confusion. Remember the wall of
Jericho was brought down by Praise and Worship
(Excerpt from the book "Missed Blessings" by Sue Steen
Nickel printed with permission by the author 4-2002)
Sue Steen Nickel
Victoryonthethirdday @ cox.net
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Jennifer Farrell is now 27 years old and loves the Lord
with all of her heart. She has undergone 31 major
surgeries. She sings professional both gospel and
country music. We are hoping that she will cut her first
album this year.
Sue Steen Nickel is a writer, and much sought after
motivational speaker, teacher, senior pastor and a
daughter of God. She resides at the western gate of
Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with her
husband Paul. Together they have 5 children and 9
grandchildren. They spend their time ministering to
others on how to overcome difficult obstacles that
life brings. They also minister to couples on keeping
your marriage alive in difficult circumstances.
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The book "Missed Blessings" is a dynamic book of how
Sue and her daughter sought God at every turn in life
while living with the devastating birth defect Spina Bifida.
They have chosen to take the lemons in life and make a
wonderful lemonade. You will cry with them and then
laugh with them as they climb mountain after mountain and
finding God's grace every time.
To order the book "Missed Blessings" contact Sue at
victoryonthethirdday @ cox.net or 405-789-7056
or
Send check or money order for $10.00 plus $2.00
Shipping and Handling to:
Victory on the Third Day Ministries
P O Box 271675
Oklahoma City, Ok 73137-1675
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Letters From Our Readers
Thanks for you words of encouragement, sometimes I need
to be reminded that God can use me as I am.
Kate
Welcome Michelle, at a time when we are looking
forward to Mother's and Father's Day, a good reminder
of our loved ones.
Jill
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Cheryl's Corner
Yesterday was my husband David's birthday. Someone
had sent me a recipe for a Heavenly Fudge Pie. I made
that instead of a cake. Can you imagine anything better
than chocolate and cream cheese in an Oreo crust with
Cool Whip on top? This recipe is definitely a keeper!
Along with the husband I might add.
God Bless
Cheryl
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