Sunday 26th Feb: His Eye Is on the Sparrow

Its Sunday afternoon and after a an evening at home with the two younger kids I got back to the hospital and gave Sina a break. Discussions with the nurses Dr. Chaplin and Dr Simpcock have been quite positive. They are pleased with her progress although we are still reminded how extensive the surgery has been and that  it will take some time with her recovery...

I sat in the ICU looking at my daughter - bravest girl I know, struggling to beat this condition. The words of the song that she kept singing throughout her illness - "His Eyes are on the Sparrow" kept drifting through my thoughts and put into perspective the situation,  the simplicity of her faith and the position she has taken throughout this ordeal that If "His eye is on the sparrow (Off course...obviously ... duhh ) ..HE IS watching over me..."

Link: His Eye Is on the Sparrow.

I arrived in Tonga 2 weeks ago with a list of things to do before returning for Tae's operation. Instead I got there in time for Cyclone Vaianu. Everything stopped for the cyclone; business closed, people boarded up buildings, everyone is stocking  batteries, torches, candles radios and food supplies. Nothing is normal.

Standing on our verandah watching the whipping rain, bending trees, empty street and the rumble of the storm... it dawned on me how similar our life at this point was to the cyclone. Nothing is normal anymore.... . Jobs are in limbo, Doctors determine our schedules, the family bouncing between NZ and Tonga ... a total departure from any semblance of independence to a total dependence on other people.

Never has our faith been more important to us and Tae has made it so much easier by her determination that God has her purpose "tucked under his arm". Watching Tae struggle today simply to breath and get more comfortable I am reminded of the strains of her singing that even now...  God is watching her, watching us ... and we will get through this storm.

Thank you again for being there for us!

Comments

[Seni]

Quite a story of encouragement. If a 13 year old can have such faith, why can't I? Thank you for trusting Him, Tae!! MaloTaholo mo Sina for allowing us to be part of the journey!! with you in thoughts & prayers Thank you also for the song..it brought tears to my eyes and encouragement to my heart!!

[Kava]

It's truly an uplifting song! Tae you are the inspiration of many projects to come!!!! 'Ofa atu and Blessed Sunday to you!!! Auntie Kava :))

[Kaia Reva]

To Taholo & Sina,
I praise God for young Tae's courage and faith. Tae is a blessing to all of us who have been following her. Young Tae has shown to many of us what it takes to have Faith in the Lord. Faith can move mountains and that is exactly what young Tae is doing.
Let me take this opportunity to say "Malo Aupito" to you all Kami family (Mum, Veni, Moni, Taholo, Taina, Pila) for being part of our lives. If you will remember our dear Kotoni, then it's me Kaia, with my daughter Akanesi from Port Moresby, PNG.