tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284834466051368126.post3589437784008385807..comments2024-01-01T18:39:00.682-05:00Comments on Wrestling with an Angel: 7 Lessons From The Community of DisabilityGreg Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02450685964958516936noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284834466051368126.post-40102353206551996492016-05-16T13:59:43.239-04:002016-05-16T13:59:43.239-04:00thank you very much for the information providedthank you very much for the information providedobat klghttp://obatvimaxizon.net/klg-pills-obat-pembesar-penis/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284834466051368126.post-42972931160763299532013-07-14T08:41:03.299-04:002013-07-14T08:41:03.299-04:00I enjoy your insight into the isolation of disabil...I enjoy your insight into the isolation of disability being the true tragedy of disability, and reminder of the joys it brings. Thank-you for sharing.Cathyhttp://educationmattersforall.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284834466051368126.post-89699204184943468402013-03-03T10:20:04.307-05:002013-03-03T10:20:04.307-05:00Thank you for this. It is beautiful and true.Thank you for this. It is beautiful and true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284834466051368126.post-80879188496849767442012-05-22T14:56:10.875-04:002012-05-22T14:56:10.875-04:00I was a missionary for 30 years living in trying s...I was a missionary for 30 years living in trying situations and facing constant challenges. I thought I knew alot. Now I am caring for my aged mother; and even if she is not disable, her limitations, physicall and mental are many. Thank you for givig me some insight in the life of disable families. The Lord never leaves us in a space too small to grow in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284834466051368126.post-44155856940790128372012-05-22T08:08:32.436-04:002012-05-22T08:08:32.436-04:00Thanks for sharing your heart your struggle your s...Thanks for sharing your heart your struggle your son and the insight the Lord has given you! So true brings tears to my eyes! My son is bipolar, older now but it has been a long hard road one that has led me staight into the arms of the Lord!! One of the best moments; happiest day of my life was when we had a picnic and chatted and laughed together. It was a special day for both of us; a little thing but in the midst of choas the best!<br /><br />Your post will be a great encouragement to many of us who only share with some with those we know and who would understand. It's really beautiful and thank you for bringing me into to this special family!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284834466051368126.post-88223126248373743962012-03-05T11:26:59.681-05:002012-03-05T11:26:59.681-05:00Hi Greg
I read your book. Thank you for sharing y...Hi Greg<br /><br />I read your book. Thank you for sharing your journey with your son.<br /><br />A friend told me about your blog. I absolutely agree with your points here, there's so much truth in it. And most of all, I appreciate a man, a dad voicing all these. Thank you. <br /><br />I think, we over here in Singapore have a lot to learn from you.<br /><br />Your constant communion with the Lord amidst your struggles is a reminder for me that God is ALWAYS good. It will encourage me as I homeschool my 3 children, my youngest has DS, to keep running to God for ALL things. <br /><br />Here's sharing my blog with you icandoitmama.wordpress.com<br /><br />Many blessings for you and your family as you serve Him where you are.Applehttp://www.icandoitmama.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284834466051368126.post-44814025164933065452012-02-19T15:36:18.123-05:002012-02-19T15:36:18.123-05:00Love this! I will be sharing this on my blog (giv...Love this! I will be sharing this on my blog (giving credit to you of course).Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08634885711864748059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284834466051368126.post-76612169583220308652012-02-19T14:41:08.609-05:002012-02-19T14:41:08.609-05:00Thank you for this article! I am the husband in t...Thank you for this article! I am the husband in the example you gave of "a young couple attempt to nourish their unresponsive child through a feeding tube between seizure episodes." My son is 10 months old, and I read your article in his hospital room during another multiple-night admission. <br /><br />There is a constant fight when faced with the pain of watching my child suffer: Will I become bitter (leading to isolation from God and others) or will I be broken (experiencing the comfort of God and mutual care with others)?<br /><br />Thank you for the practical advice you've given about how to hold fast to the goodness of God as his mysterious ways conform us to the image of Jesus.JacobHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08362881482447943216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284834466051368126.post-79944007402876736662012-02-19T08:27:37.102-05:002012-02-19T08:27:37.102-05:00Brother,
While my life is not directly affected b...Brother,<br /><br />While my life is not directly affected by anyone with disability, I am constantly attempting to be mindful of the possibility that someone nearby is feeling and being isolated due to a disability. I often bring up the topic with my wife (married 7 months), suggesting that if the Lord would give us children with disability, we would be blessed.<br /><br />I wonder if someday not too long from now, we would be blessed to adopt a disabled child? <br /><br />God, please bless my wife and me and our church family with the heart and soul and resources to enclose the disabled and their families in the welcoming, accepting arms of Christ within our community of "ability"... amen.Justin Espositohttp://interpretingthecosmos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284834466051368126.post-78919374448920483522012-02-18T09:53:44.936-05:002012-02-18T09:53:44.936-05:00A friend sent me a link to your blog. This post b...A friend sent me a link to your blog. This post brought me to tears. It expresses so many of the feelings that my husband and I have raising our daughter with multiple special needs. Thanks for your words and for sharing your story.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08356773395883492120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284834466051368126.post-89073204506207406532012-02-18T01:06:40.711-05:002012-02-18T01:06:40.711-05:00"But we are not comforted to become comfortab..."But we are not comforted to become comfortable; we are comforted to become comforters."<br /><br />Oh, so beautifully said. Amen.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11264845015930907294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284834466051368126.post-83712499029466043942012-02-17T17:09:44.306-05:002012-02-17T17:09:44.306-05:00Hi Greg! Thanks again for a grace-filled post. Our...Hi Greg! Thanks again for a grace-filled post. Our kids allow us to focus eternally, looking beyond their brokenness and our own, which we can easily mask as we struggle between two worlds.Sheila Hugginsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284834466051368126.post-963226672842361082012-02-17T14:56:18.878-05:002012-02-17T14:56:18.878-05:00Greg,
Thanks for your wisdom! Having raised a dis...Greg,<br /><br />Thanks for your wisdom! Having raised a disabled son (he's now 21), I have to say I have not read a more relate-able article on the topic- you hit the greatest challenges and joys spot on, and I'll definitely be sharing it with others. <br />Regarding your insights on the temptation toward idolatry found in isolation, I found this to be an applicable warning for anyone child-rearing, the love for our kids is so powerful. I found this was a struggle too while homeschooling,the tension between the "sanctuary" of home life and integration within a community. In fact, believers in general could heed the reminder in an age of technology that finds many of us sitting behind screens, wondering why we're so lonely. <br /><br /><br />Another vital point in your article for me, was that "we are not comforted to be comfortable...but to become comforters", to move outwards and connect with others to whom the shared experience can strengthen and encourage. <br /><br />I am ashamed to say that my marriage ended up "the alternative sad statistic". Failing to see many of these perspectives while we were in the midst of it all, it just disintegrated slowly over time from neglect. Ironically, our disabled son is the strongest link between us now and the most loving supporter and friend to both his parents. His heart is so grateful, kind, and merciful.<br /><br />Thanks again for sharing your story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284834466051368126.post-24980972777050926832012-02-17T14:28:41.007-05:002012-02-17T14:28:41.007-05:00I have a sister 8 years older than I am with menta...I have a sister 8 years older than I am with mental, emotional and physical disabilites. She is almost 60 and I am 51. How beautiful your post was and how incredibly encouraging. My daughter is reading your book and loving it. Thank you for pointing us to God.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284834466051368126.post-78263366539600657462012-02-17T10:37:27.068-05:002012-02-17T10:37:27.068-05:00These words have so comforted us as we, 60 somethi...These words have so comforted us as we, 60 something year old parents, wrestle about whether to put our 16 year old adopted daughter who is totally deaf and intellectually disabled into a group home for intellectually disabled children! Our Abba Father God brought her to us -- we thought we were adopting a daughter who was totally deaf and we would learn ASL together and teach her God's Word -- the Gospel for her to take to the deaf peoples -- we did not know she would be intellectually disabled with chronic active Hep B, too. In His Sovereignty though He knew and trusting Him has been much more of a challenge than we ever thought it would be -- yes we never thought that it would be. The factors of us parents being older, with health issues of our own, along with the horrendous isolation/therefore depression -- yes, with very little support -- no respite is wearing us down so and makes this wrestling more intense!!! Please pray for us and these decisions we are wrestling with to make!! Thank you so much for your encouraging words!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284834466051368126.post-5401562464502594702012-02-17T09:42:36.723-05:002012-02-17T09:42:36.723-05:00My son might have developmental health issues. As ...My son might have developmental health issues. As we prepare to have him checked, you've comforted me.Victorhttp://www.reverbnation.com/hundredpercentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284834466051368126.post-13580800299176830482012-02-16T19:24:05.474-05:002012-02-16T19:24:05.474-05:00I always read your posts carefully for I know the ...I always read your posts carefully for I know the lessons your family has learned are vitally beneficial in my own circumstances. Hubby and I are "elderly", and dealing with heavy-duty issues of old age. Through it all we trust God's sovereignty in all things, including all our ailments. We know that He purposes all things for our good. It is encouraging to us to be reminded of that and to rejoice daily that we are safe in His hands. Always and forever.WhiteStonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00345496310218224780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284834466051368126.post-67737572124116982782012-02-16T13:06:40.949-05:002012-02-16T13:06:40.949-05:00Thank you Pastor! I cherish your encouragement.Thank you Pastor! I cherish your encouragement.Greg Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450685964958516936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284834466051368126.post-25125594355024092502012-02-16T09:40:12.142-05:002012-02-16T09:40:12.142-05:00Greg,
Your whole post is just excellent, but your ...Greg,<br />Your whole post is just excellent, but your first point brought to mind this old hymn by Samuel Medly. I think it was first found in the Gadsby Hymnal.<br /><br /><br />1 God shall alone the refuge be,<br />And comfort of my mind;<br />Too wise to be mistaken, He,<br />Too good to be unkind.<br /><br />2 In all his holy, sovereign will,<br />He is, I daily find,<br />Too wise to be mistaken, still<br />Too good to be unkind.<br /><br />3 When I the tempter’s rage endure,<br />’Tis God supports my mind;<br />Too wise to be mistaken, sure,<br />Too good to be unkind.<br /><br />4 When sore afflictions on me lie,<br />He is (though I am blind)<br />Too wise to be mistaken, yea,<br />Too good to be unkind.<br /><br />5 What though I can’t his goings see,<br />Nor all his footsteps find?<br />Too wise to be mistaken, He,<br />Too good to be unkind.<br /><br />6 Hereafter he will make me know,<br />And I shall surely find,<br />He was too wise to err, and O,<br />Too good to be unkind.<br /><br />Thanks for articulating these things, brother.<br /><br />With love from Canada!Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529451903923820189noreply@blogger.com