give us faith to be strong, give us strength to be faithful
caleb is the son of a friend who was a few years ahead of me in school. i heard from my sister two weeks ago that he was preparing to undergo major surgery because he had been diagnosed with cancer. the surgery to remove the tumor was successful and the pathology report looks positive, but he’s still undergoing chemo and radiation.
he’s only three, but from all reports has shown remarkable courage through this difficult few weeks.
i cannot begin to imagine what something like this must be like for his parents, jason and whitney. to see your child go through pain must be one of the most difficult experiences a parent can have. their response has been incredible–i am overwhelmed to see what grace they have been given to deal with this.
some of their friends set up a little website for all who are praying to follow his progress.
Caleb’s website
i was reminded of andrew peterson’s song which he wrote when his good friend was preparing to undergo brain surgery and the chances for survival did not look good.
Faith to Be Strong
Give us faith to be strong
Father, we are so weak
Our bodies are fragile and weary
And as we stagger and stumble
To walk where you lead
Give us faith to be strong
CHORUS:
Give us faith to be strong
Give us strength to be faithful
‘Cause life is not long but it’s hard
Give us grace to go on
Make us willing and able
Lord, give us faith to be strong
Give us peace when we’re torn
Mend us up when we break
This flesh can be wounded and shaky
When there’s much too much travel
For one heart to take
Give us peace when we’re torn
Give us hearts to find hope
Father, we cannot see
How the sorrow we feel can bring freedom
And as hard we try
Lord it’s hard to believe
So give us hearts to find hope
Give us peace when we’re torn
Give us faith, faith to be strong