For Pink and Dancing Bear

Most of you who frequent these parts probably already know, but please pray for Pinakidion and his new baby girl Elani Rose Payne, formerly known as Dancing Bear. Elani was born Wednesday with a blockage in her nose and is not able to breath on her own. She's on a ventilator and will have corrective surgery on Monday.

They've been through this once before, with their son about 18 months ago. Twice in 2 years is a little hard.

In the mean time, John, I hope these lyrics from Casting Crowns might be of comfort. May you be able to sing them yourself soon.

Praise You In This Storm

I was sure by now
That You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as You mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away

I'll praise You in this storm
And I will life my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry
You raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away

I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth