This post is the first post on the caring bridge, written from a dear friend, Lora.
Journal entry by Lora — Jan 19, 2017
I have had the privilege, along with many others, to be beside the Rautios during some of the last 3 days. I am in awe of the grace they have been given to love in the midst of hurt, and minister to others~ when they are the ones who should be receiving our care. But this is what it looks like when you know Jesus. He turns the tables. The leader serves the servant, the weak are made strong, and the sick are made well again. This is what you will find here in this journal. Stories of a family following after their Lord while He is actually carrying them all along.
Here are a couple of stories from the last few days:
The night of Logan’s accident a group of women were sitting with Ann in a waiting room at the ER. Ann said that one time her and Logan were having a conversation about dying and going to heaven. Logan was saying how great it was going to be in Heaven, and how he couldn’t wait to be there. Ann protested and told him that she wanted him here still with her. But Logan insisted that he loves Jesus and knew it was better to be in Heaven with Jesus than to stay here.
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 1:4
The second is equally encouraging. Up until yesterday Logan’s eyes have been constantly blinking and his face twitching. But this morning when I saw him, his face was calm and there was a peacefulness over his whole body. It was such a marked change! I asked Ann what changed. She started describing all that they had experienced since yesterday. First one of our pastors had come and prayed over Logan. As he prayed aloud, tears began to stream out of Logan’s eyes! Suddenly they realized he can hear! He’s really in there! Next Ann began speaking right into his ear and Logan’s heart rate would increase! They have been playing Christian worship music for him, and trying to keep his room calm and peaceful as not to overstimulate him. We are seeing the fruit of our prayers! Keep on praying!
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be obvious to everyone. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.” Philippians 4:4-8
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