Monday, April 14, 2008

Sunrise

It may be cold outside, but the sun has risen on the Hildebrand family. God has brought us into a new warmer season. To Him be the glory! After much prayer, Ethan is going back to live with his grandmother. It wasn't an easy decision, but we know it is the right decision. We thought when we brought him into our family that he would be with us forever. We know now that wasn't how God planned it. He brought us all through these two years for a reason. My best friend, who knows me about as well as I know myself, called me after hearing this song last week. It says how we feel better than I could ever put into words. Please watch it, and know that whatever trial you are facing WILL come to an end, and God WILL use it to bring you closer to Him. As she says in the song, we can't know the morning if we know not midnight.

I love you all!

12 comments:

Brad and Shana said...

The scriptural account of your winter to summer transition:

Psalms 20:1-6

1.May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. (He did)
2.May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. (He did)
3.May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. (He has)
4.May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans success. (He is)
5.WE will SHOUT FOR JOY when you are victorious and will lift up our banners in the name of our God. (I am so shouting and waving my banner)May the Lord grant all your requests.
6.NOW I KNOW that the Lord saves his annointed; he answers him from his holy heaven with the SAVING POWER of his right hand.(your witness of his greatness)

I don't know if that makes any sense to anyone but me. But, I am Rejoicing in your sunrise, in your new day!!!

Love you,
Shana

Cyndi Lou said...

Ditto Shana's post!! That SO MADE sense to me!! Tammy, we have been praying for you, with you, crying for you and with you, and now rejoicing for you and with you!! We may not have gone through your valley, but we were there cheering you on all the way!!

Praise the Lord for beautiful mornings after the darkest of midnights! I heard that song for the first time Saturday and it blessed me tremendously! I can't wait to watch the video later this evening!!

I pray for many SONNY days in your warmer season to come!! You have been a treasure in my life and I am so honored to be able to rejoice with you NOW!!

We love you so very much- more than these simple words can say!!

Love,

Cyndi

Tamara Chastain said...

You and your family are being blessed for your faithfulness, obedience and for your perseverance. How awesome that we can praise God for the sunrise and rejoice for midnight. I love you and I am so proud of you.

Jodi Brinkley said...

I'm so thankful that the Hildebrands are doing well. You've been on my heart and in my prayers.

I've not heard that song yet. What beautiful imagery!

Bridenstine4 said...

I apologize for not knowing what trials you have been suffering. I know you've got an amazing support system. I can only imagine how difficult everything has been to have had to have come to this decision. Praying for you guys.

Tammy Howard said...

The sun is shining....because the Son is shining.....Yea God!

I am so glad he has born you up and set you free.....can you see my banner from there?.....it says

FREEDOM!!!! FREEDOM!!!! FREEDOM!!!

Praise God...I'm glad you have been set free and you have seen God's faithfulness.

Brighter days are ahead and the flowers are starting to bloom!!!

I love the song and the images. He is definately the Sunrise after every midnight.

Cheering for you and sharing your joy!!!!

Love,

Tammy

Jenny said...

I really don't know where to begin...

I'm so very proud of you and your determination to seek God's will in all of this. You have been obedient and a wonderful example to those around you. I'm so excited for you with the "sunrise" up ahead.

Praise God for His faithfulness!!

Love,
Jenny

The Wild World of Richmond said...

Tammy, you have been in my thoughts and prayers for weeks. I have something for your sonnrise that I've been hanging on to give you in a personal moment and I think this is why...I think you had to come to this moment before I could give it to you. I can't wait to give it to you!!! It's your your summer after winter palanca. I'll see you at ballet! I'm sooooooooooooooooooo happy that you have finally come to a decision that you clearly have been laboring over for so long. I know you sought his voice and heard HIM. It's so refreshing when we KNOW what God wants. Sometimes, it's so clear it sparkles.
I love you,
Terri

Maddie said...

Girls, I can see your banners! And they are beautiful! Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!!

Tim & Angela Fleming said...

I am so out of touch with everyone, I had no idea what your family was going through, but please know that the Fleming family loves you guys very much. We will keep you in our prayers as I know this was a very hard decision, but the right decision. God will bless you for your faithfulness!

Katie Fleming said...

I had no clue that yall were going though all of that. I'm sure God will bless your family in every possible way. Yall are an awesome family and I will keep you in my prayers. Love ya, Katie

jonesfamily said...

We are all defintely praying for all of you. You have had difficult times but God is always faithful!!