Sunday, June 28, 2009
Together..
A Challenging few Days...
The past few days have been..well..Challenging.I spoke with my lovely Mother in law..who told me that a member of the family surf's the net daily and saw where I have been getting prayer,etc.I was confused as to why anyone would be surfing the net for what I am doing,especially to help my husband to get his defense fund paid AND as well to be getting prayer.This is a tough situation.I have been without sleep and without a LOT dealing with this.I am trying to be nice as possible to the naysayers,who want to tell me its "impossible"for him to come home after these allegations,and that "we need to be real"about everything.WHAT? I AM being real..Last time I checked..All things ARE POSSIBLE with God.I am ignoring the negative,and surrounding myself in prayer,in thanksgiving,and in submersing myself into how I can get help for getting the word out about his story..as well as help to get this fundraiser kicked off a bit more.I cannot believe how much prayer,how many well-wishes and thoughts we HAVE gotten since I came online with his story.It actually is MORE than what he has gotten in reality.I wont let him listen to all that..or myself.He will be here..sooner than anyone will even expect.My God is a BIG God.
Update on Phil..Day 28..
I went to visit him yesterday..and it seems it is actually getting easier,even though that was my 4th visit to see him..which marks 4 weeks so far.I miss him terribly and pray for him numerous times daily..as well as other family and friends are too.Our kids love to talk to him when he calls.He dosen't get to call much,because the phone in there will only let you call so many times a day within so many hours of each other..usually the most calls I recieve have been about 5 in one day.I don't prefer them to see him behind that tiny piece of thick,grimy glass..talking to him behind that tiny speaker and metal wall.They would break down..which would lead ME to break down..And that wouldnt be good for anyone involved.I wish they would let us hold hands..I miss that so much.He was in good spirits,as usual.He has sent me some sermonettes to put on here for him,since when he comes home this will be his blog.I plan on putting them on here tomorrow and tuesday,instead of my own blogs..and updating everyone on how things are going. He really has grown a lot in all areas with being there this long.I pray that he will be home in time to see the girls head off to school their first day,with N heading to the 2nd school(the school she will be attending is 2-4th grade..but since they are building another school,I assume she will be going to this school maybe til 4th,and she will be at the new one for 4th grade.)and G heading to Pre-K 2nd yr. I know he will be home,no doubt in my mind. As for the case and where it is going,there are lots of people who have read the story and also read in the local paper about it,and do not believe a word of it.They know he is innocent as well as he knows,and God knows.He is still preaching and speaking,and doing his little "daily journals" in there,passing them around for the guys to read about God and how good He is..even in a time he should be mad and wanting revenge for taking 28 days of his life away..he is rejoicing and praising in advance for what's to come-which is his freedom and him finally getting to become what God's will says.
The Fundraiser..Week 3
The Fundraiser is still going..We have had a small amount of donations,but any donation at all is a blessing and goes toward his Defense fund.I have spoken with the lawyer,and he had some news for me,which was that the PO was trying to hold off on him going for Revocation Court...but since the Defense has not been officially hired..She is trying to get him a court date which will be within the next 3 or so weeks for Revoking.I was shocked to hear this news,and sort of devestated.I really wanted to help him..and since I cant do it on my own nor the family..I have been trying to fundraise.We will be holding a plate sale next Thursday and Friday..and I am hoping that will be the tail end of what we owe him*crossing fingers* so he can get to working on his innocence and getting him HOME. We still like about 4900 but it will be okay.God will provide and He has not forgotten.I pray that people's hearts will be touched and that this fundraiser will be finished this week.*Praising God in advance* We all would like him home to spend time with us next weekend..but only God knows..His will be done.I have been prophecied to by a few people in this situation,and they all have said that things look promicing,and to make sure Phil knows that he needs to rid himself of all things worldly..and people..and that he WILL be coming home-soon.I do not care who I will lose in the process of spiritual clean-up of my life,and he has already told me as well he didn't care who or what he loses either-long as he has God,me and our family we made together..and our families..he is fine.And so am I.I just pray that whomever reads this..SPREADS THE WORD..PRAYS..and hopefully and prayerfully DONATES..This fundraiser means a lot to me.I know it will not be the last one that I will be having.We have big things planned-I know for sure I pray that God leads us to help others..in this type situation as well as other situations we have came out of by the grace of God..and I will do all I can to help.I know..we have been through a LOT of stuff,both before we found each other and AFTER.We have had our fair share of tragedy,triumph,pain,happiness,and joy and everything between.But I know one thing is for sure-We did ALL those things..together.
I can't wait to see what happens next in the next chapter of our life together when he walks out of those jail doors a free man here soon.I am NOT afraid of what God has to offer us.Its much better than what the flesh,the world and man has to offer.I am not afraid of public speaking anymore(lifelong terror of mine)..I am not afraid of anything.I defeat the devil EVERY DAY of my LIFE.I will not be afraid to take a journey of my husband eventually becoming a Pastor like his father..I will do this with him..Together.Together..we will make it.As we always have..
Until tomorrow-
~*A praying Wifey*~
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Time is of the Essence...but WE have the VICTORY in JESUS!
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Hello..Sorry I haven't been here..I have been working non stop to try to raise money for this atty fees..So far..75 dollars..now all we need is 925 more donations of $5..or even more if someone feels they are blessed enough to do so.
Yesterday I got some disturbing news from Phil.He was awakened,then told to go to court.He went to court and got his court date..and he still hasnt been told of when the probation revocation hearing is.I am disgusted and saddened that those people that lied on him are all over town trying to get money and trying to get pity on a LIE that they told on a man who actually is one who would be TRYING TO STOP someone from attempting to rob a person..NOT DOING IT.It is amazing at the responces and the prayers we have gotten-and the support..It may not show by followers here-but it shows on the myspace(Operation Justice)and it shows via people on other networks I can talk on freely without rumors abounding and getting exaggerated.God knows that this man DID NOT DO what they said.And I know from reading this entire blog..that you all do too. I believe with all my heart that THE VICTORY IS WON..we just have to be patient and wait.Phil isnt even scared.I think my heart fell in the floor when he said he may have to go to the PR court next thurs.All I could think of was..How am I going to do this? Lord,how can I help my husband? Oh no,Lord..Please,no!!! But then all I could think of was this as well:God has done MIRACULOUS and AMAZING things-for our family AND for Phil as well.When he changed his life 2 yrs ago..things got good for us.The devil however had other plans-but we ALWAYS managed to get him OUT OF OUR LIVES.I am not afraid.I just would like for people to know this.
Time is of the essence.I am not a person who begs for money,nor a person who would scam.But My husband and his life=important to me. I would like so,so much for people to see how kind hearted my husband is.He even calls me to call people's wives and mothers if they dont have house phones,to make sure that glasses get there to read the Bible studies he plans for inmates.This is a man who helps people get their families the message to come see them @ visitation-but make sure to bring the kids,too.He shares his tiny amounts of food.He helps in any way he can.More importantly-he tries to get them to give their souls to the Lord.I wish that people would just automatically want to give to help this man come home to us..to help pay his lawyer.But I know I can't do this.My husband is a man who gives food out of our cabinets,out of our fridge when people need it.He gives gas money,prayers,and love freely.He is the man who cuts acres of yards for people who dont have a lot to give for 20 bucks-enough for more gas and things around the house.My husband is a man who teaches drums to kids so they can use their gifts for God in church.My husband is fantastic.When my arthritis acts up..or my allergies to where I am tired and cant do much-he makes me lie down and takes care of the kids,the house and me.He gives his last dime to help others.He is wonderful..his life shouldnt be taken away..at 26 years old..just because some drug addicts couldnt get their way with a couple of people and get the money they promiced their dealer to get a weekend's worth of their poison.My husband is not a crook.He has made mistakes in the past,from listening to friends who told him selling weed could help him while he was in college-on scholarship no less for football and academics..and it backfired on him. Phil is NOT a criminal.He is a lover,a prayerful man,a Godly man,a family man,a husband and a good friend.Phil is amazing.I thank God that he put him in my life.He is the kindest man I have ever known outside of my family..and he is always a helper.Not a person who would get into it with a person AFTER working on their washer hose,putting it on for them just to make sure it worked before he went home..Not a person who is what they claimed in their 3 different stories.
Here is what they said..and what actually happened..so you get the story.
What they said:They called the cops 2 days later because they were "scared".Phil came to put a hose on the washer,and him and the lady got into it(she never said why).Phil goes to his truck and comes back with a gun.Phil comes back in the house after being let in.Phil sticks gun in lady's side and says gimme all your money.Phil says Im just kidding and leaves.
THAT IS NOT TRUE.IF THEY WERE GOING TO LIE-THEY SHOULD OF HAD A BETTER ONE THAN THAT!
What happened:Phil calls me.Phil is going to put a hose on this family's washer because their old one dosent work anymore and they just bought appliances from his friend he is helping.they are smoking dope.Phil is trying to hurry up and go because he is paranoid,he dosent want to be there if they get busted in.There are 10 people in there,most are in the back room smoking and the rest are in front with them.He tells them(not smart of him to do but he was trying to help)about his friend and his cousin who are selling a gun that is broken and cant be used,to carry on a conversation.He gets ready to go,and the high teenage daughter is asking where she can buy some weed cause her guy is out.He tells her and her folks he is not involved in this life anymore he is on papers..and he has to go,the lakers game is on and he had dinner to get home to.
The people call Boss' son K 3 times on the next day.K is frustrated and mad and Phil tries to get K to give his brother a fridge that cant be fixed for scrap to help his brother.His cousin and a friend and the boss are there,K yells at Phil and waves a sledgehammer at him and Phil walks to the truck w/ his fam in it..while K tells him it aint leaving and cusses him out.Phil yells back that he is on papers and he aint trying to get into it with him.he just wants to help J(boss)and go home.Someone passing by sees this and calls the police who are down the street.Everyone outside tells them about what happens and Phil tells them fine-he will not even ask to give the fridge to his brother,and he is about to go work on some stuff with J. K and Phil make up and K tells Phil and the fam what these people are up to-they want their money back AND want to keep the appliances.They still work but they need it back ASAP.K thinks they are kidding and brushes it off. Everyone is cool and makes up and goes home.
Sat. morning,the cops come to our house.We are in bed.They ask him about getting into it with K and he tells them about it.They said they got a call they didnt believe but still had to question him about it.They tell me he is coming home but he doesnt.He calls me 5 hours later telling me they were bullying him and pressuring him and he cant come home.
Monday comes and he dosent get charged w/a crime til 4pm.He has been there over 72 hours.His own PO has no idea why he was even held under investigation.They told her he was there,and what did they want to do with him.She said hold him until I find out what is going on.She tells me and his parents she is shocked..she cant even believe a model person would be in jail like him..he has been great since 2 yrs ago.She herself did not have a idea as to why he was there.All of the law inforcement we spoke with..told us themselves the story was not believable.But they were going to get his cousin if he didnt bring the gun(which phil didnt even have)to the jail..and charge him with having it if he didnt bring it.so he came all the way to our town just to bring it.They charged my husband with Attempted armed robbery and felony possesion of a weapon even though phil did not have it.Because he was bullied for hours into saying he had access to it.the husband and wife and daughter came to the jail and told one story.But when seperated to write their statements.. THREE different stories came up.None were persistant..except that he was there.And mentioned the gun.And supposedly had it..when the gun was 45 mins away..how could he have had it???
It is a crying shame that our men have been put to this level..a person of another race can say anything,anything at all..and lie..and the young black man,can get thrown away in a jail cell.I know no one is free of sin,we all are not perfect.But when someone is innocent..It is NOT FAIR to take them from their families because you want restitution,you want pity and free money to shoot up,smoke up and drink and drug up til their check comes on the first. My family and his loved ones have to suffer mentally and emotionally because people think they are going to get a free ride on the pity bus and get their bills paid and get restitution and get all kinds of victim publicity..while my kids dont sleep at night crying for daddy..and I cant sleep either from trying to get justice and get a lawyer paid.Why do we have to suffer? If they wanted 800 dollars to kill their lives slowly..why couldnt they find another way other than trying to get him 35 years in prison?This is a mess.But God will help us..and I pray that whomever is reading this..will too.
Until tomorrow..
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Father's Day..Day 22
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Today is Father's Day...and it feels different.The past 4 Father's Days..Phil was lying beside me and before he could even wake up good..I always would tell him Thank you for being the best father figure for my oldest daughter in her daddy's absence..and thank you for giving me 2 little blessings on top of taking care 150% of one that came with the package when you got with me.
I feel a little numb..but I know through it all,Jesus is there every step of the way,holding me and comforting me..taking care of me..And in revival friday night..it came to me. Phil's cousin's wife shot up out of her seat and ran to me.She said for me to do a lap for victory around the church,because she felt God telling her the victory has been won and Phil wont be there long.This was my 2nd time doing that..and my 2nd time ever to give praise like that.I remember telling God thank you for the victory and just like that..Praise mode entered.I came to a while later,exhausted,out of breath,shaking and feeling SOOOOO overwhelmingly good..Something I haven't felt in about 20 plus days,since the last time I was held by my love before going to sleep.It was a very ironic moment..as I just had felt like collapsing on the floor and crying for my husband not even 5 minuites before she did that.I had taken Baby J outside to get him something to drink out of the fellowship hall..when I saw it.The thing that made my night sad all over again.I saw..his truck.His dad has been driving it the past 3 weeks he has been gone.I about lost it.I touched it as if it was his coffin and tried to hold back the tears..as Baby J was trying to wriggle and get in it(the passenger window,broken by me a few months ago while helping him pick up a mower..was down..and Baby J and his sister always sat in there with Daddy as he did things outside when he got home from work.).I had to hold myself together with my heart in the pit of my stomach so I could get back in church and not miss anymore than I had to.
EVERYONE felt the victory for Phil.There was probably maybe 6 people NOT thanking Jesus or Praising or shouting,and those were the kids 15 and under.Everyone else was feeling it.And that made me feel a LOT better.It didnt matter that my radiator had FINALLY gotten here earlier in the day..and I couldnt get anyone to put it in because everyone was at church getting ready...It didnt matter that Phil wasnt there..for the first time in weeks..I was sure..He will be there within the next couple of weeks,and nothing or no one is stopping him.Because GOD IS IN CONTROL and He has already given him favor in that area..and I thank Him for it.
On Saturday..when I was planning to come and make the blog..I felt a bit down because there is one follower.I didn't even want to see how the fundraising was going,because people who claimed to be his friends..only one,and that is a older one at that,stepped up and actually helped us.The only people we have had..is JESUS.. all of our Prayer warriors,Prayer partners, and our families.(I am so very thankful to you if you are reading this!)I decided to bust my hump and get to work manually on getting donations so I can pay the remaining balance of the Defense fund Monday.Then..my other blessing happened.The car finally got fixed and we got blessed in more than one way.I was SO happy..I AM so happy.I finally got to talk to Phil..
He was in a wonderful mood when I went to see him.He was at the table talking to some other men who are in the cell with him.What hit me though..when I got there,I saw a old friend whose boyfriend is in there too.I told another lady of how Phil is praising and pastoring and fulfilling his purpose..and the old friend and her boyfriend's mom were like-is THAT the one who is preaching in here?He told us about him! I was honored to be the man with a positive attitude who is FINALLY not running from his calling's wife. I told Phil and he was grinning like I brought him a huge meal or something.The guy next to him in the visitor window told me as well Phil is encouraging and everything.The Admin there @ the jail..said the same thing.She talked of how sweet and mannerable and encouraging and positive he is.I told her this was my last weekend coming to the jail because he will be home next weekend and I am speaking it into existance.She said a positive attitude always helps and she believes it too. Phil was excited about the blog..first time he really ever has been excited about me being online doing anything..and was praying that he gets donations.I am leaving that part to God..He did MAJOR things for us this weekend..I am sure that tomorrow when the Defense team gets back from Lunch,I will be walking in there with the money that he owes them and they will be working all week on his case.Because even they know that he is innocent beyond a shadow of a doubt.
I wonder in the back of my head for the others who are involved..do they even know he is a father?I wonder if they know he has us,a family,wishing they hadn't figured out they would cash in on a man who once was lost but now is found..I wonder if they know this man is in there having to think of his children missing out on him being home for Father's day.I wonder if they want to take their lie back.But it is too late.My husband is covered in the BLOOD of HIS FATHER and rest assured,he will be in my arms safely..asap.They have already gotten their 15 minuites of fame,blaming this poor soul of a crime his huge heart could have NEVER committed.Oh yeah-I forgot.They said he said he was kidding and walked out the door.Yeah,that sounds real true.
This Father's Day..I will think of him while I go to see my Dad..and Go visit my Granddaddy's grave.I will think of him every second of every minuite,like I always do,since he has been gone.I thought of him a lot when he was home,or gone helping people,or just not at home..but I will think extra hard of him as I celebrate the end of the revival with his family and friends at church at the picnic they are having..I will think of him while I listen to our songs heading to my hometown for a little while..I will think of him while I pass through the little town on the way home to Mama's that he got one of his first tickets at for going 5 miles over the speeding limit.
I will think of him as I pray for his miracle release..and as I think of how good it will feel to walk in with my head held high,Praising God for the breakthrough and the blessing that got me to that office tomorrow to meet w/the attorneys..and I will think of him as I pray for the next chapter that will begin in our lives when he comes home-the chapter of a man accepting his calling and recieving his destiny,to follow his father and godfather's footsteps as a wonderful pastor.
Please keep us and especially Phillip in your prayers..and thank you to all who already are or have helped in that way or any way.
Until tomorrow...
~*A Praying Wifey*~
Thursday, June 18, 2009
I miss him soo much..Day 19
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That got me to REALLY thinking.After all,I spoke with the attorney,C.;and that was after I thought for a little while as to what he would say when I said I may not have the rest of what I owe him and the defense team.C said that no court dates..for the Probation Revocation OR the Grand Jury for the other stuff had been set yet.But you never know..so I had a couple more days to get things together.I was sooooooooooooooooo happy to hear that! A relief,at least for one thing,was taken off my shoulders.I thanked God in my mind for this,and went BACK to Operation Justice and went to work.I thought about how hard times are,and I knew in my mind that GOD IS GOING TO BLESS. God will put it in hearts and minds to help.God will give it to someone..to give back to someone else.I wondered in a tiny thought in the very back of my head..Do people think this is some crazy scam.I know people from here who saw the story,or that have social networking in our local area,know what happened..I am going to post the newspaper article when I can figure out a way to block our address,when he comes home.Because it actually HELPS to show the ABSURD LIE told on my Future Pastor husband :)
The devil IS a liar..I am going to get this defense fund,some how..and I am going to have my husband home by the end of the month..I am going to speak it into existence and I hope yall pray that miracle upon him in the mighty name of Jesus!
Well..I just got in from Revival..and I wish yall could of been there! N. really preached.It was beautiful..because everything she said coincided with what I have been speaking and talking and thinking,with and about Phil..and other people.God is going to give us favor..and I know,I just have the FEELING..that I am NOT going to have to miss him,at least for this long,ever again.I know he will have things he will have to do in the church with his father,the Pastor,and I can't be there..But,I would rather miss him for a short while and be able to text/call him on his cell while he is away..and be waiting on him..than to keep going to bed lonely,to keep feeling this void in my life physically,emotionally and mentally.God has me covered on all those things;but you know what I speak of when the man/woman God has blessed you with is suddenly,without warning,taken away.Whether it be by tragedy or something like this,even;it is still a loss..a profound one..and I miss him more and more each day.
I pray that you will spread the word about what you read here..and about his story..because I dont ever want to hear of someone else going thru what we are.I know it happens every day..when someone gets taken away and incarcerated over a FLAT OUT LIE but its alright.Im going to tell you like I tell myself everyday..and like others tell me.Jesus will fix it.
Until tomorrow..as always-
A praying wifey
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Stepping out on Faith..Day 18-The Fundraiser;"1000".
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It's already been 18 days with him there..time is going by fast some days..slow other days.I spoke with Phil today..He is still in very good spirits..he has read 3 books so far while being in there..One of which he has previously read(Prayer of Jabez..mutually our favorite book!)
I missed 3 of his calls earlier by taking Mother Dearest her car back..since my radiator is completely broken and out of the car..we are w/o a way to get around until the new one gets here..which has already been taken care of weeks ago,but just on back order.Sometimes I wish Pontiac wasn't phasing out..because it will be tougher for us to get parts..even though the car isn't but 9 yrs old.I told him while talking with him it would be here tomorrow(as I have been for the past 2 weeks..lol)and he was pretty happy.
He also has been praying extremely hard for the miracle we need to get him home.I told him about all the things we are doing on the outside(Prayer Requests,Starting a online fundraiser,a Myspace page(add us-Operation Justice as the username),I also have been keeping his loved ones and friends updated via his FB page(I told him I was uncomfortable doing it and then put a status up that I wouldn't be updating from there anymore..then ended up doing it because he wanted people to come here..so I was being the doting wife doing what he wanted..)and doing whatever I can to get his story out..and hopefully get TONS of prayer and well wishes and whatever God lays on someone's heart to say or do..As one of our friends said earlier..she was blessing us and she believes totally in it being returned by God for blessing someone else.I actually feel a little embarrassed by doing a fundraiser..but since I barely know anyone here in this state,much less this town..plus his family has been very busy with Youth Revival this week..I decided to pray and step out on faith and go with the first idea that came to my mind after talking with my Father.
The idea:1000 people..5 dollars..2 days. I don't even know if I know 1000 people.But just think..if 10 people individually....told a group of 10 more people,etc..you get the drift.And if that happened a few times..that would be a LOT of prayers and a LOT of blessings..but more than that..we would be able to pay the attorney what we owe him..Even more than that..I would give him EVERYTHING,even if it came out to more than what we expected..just to have my husband home for Father's day..that would be the best thing ever right now.That,and winning the lottery..Which I can't do,since I don't have a dime..and I am a Child of the King.Can't do that!! That was one of the 1st things my MIL told me when I became born again.."No more of that lottery-playing mess for ya'll!"Phil and I weren't even caring..because we became blessed beyond measure after we gave our lives to God and were not backsliding anymore.I have to admit..those quick $20 and $100 here and there when we scratched WERE easy..but I couldn't keep mine long,nor could he.We always went right back and bought more.All I know is this.No matter how I keep changing the subject,or how much I blog or MS or FB..the thought in my mind constantly aside from God..is "Lord,I HAVE to get his attorney paid ASAP for my baby to prove his innocence..What can I do today as his wife and other half to get this done?I have no credit..cause it is SHOT..I have no co-signer..cause every one that said they would has worse credit than mine..or excellent credit and is lying everyday saying they will but dosen't and they don't answer my calls and ignore me..OR is too selfish to help..OR just CANT.Lord,please PLEASE help me..My babies miss their daddy..I miss my baby..and his family and friends miss him too!"That is ALWAYS on my mind.So much,in fact..that I get about 4 hours of sleep every night because I am either thinking,praying,praying in the prayer journal,or trying to come up with ideas.
So..all of you out there..even though you haven't followed yet..either because you don't have a acct. here or because you don't do this type of thing..or better yet..You came here because you heard about his story..or saw it..or you know us..
PLEASE do Phil this one favor.Not even me.Phil..our babies who want their daddy home..our church who wants their Future Pastor home..His parents,who want their Baby Son home..Our Family and friends,who want him home..PLEASE..Open your heart and your mind..and clear your thoughts.Pray for him and pray hard.Pray for the MIRACLE that will BREAKTHROUGH and get him HOME for Father's day.Also pray on whatever else God wills you to do.Will it be to simply spread the word amongst everyone...or to pray daily for him...or even to donate?I would only want you to be one of the 1000 to give 5 dollars if God has told you to.More or less,even.But all I ask is please..TRY to find it in your heart..help Phil find 1000 people to give 5 dollars..or whatever they wish.Long as I can walk in that Attorney's office in a couple of days,with my head held high,thanking God that this attorney is going to get my husband's innocence proven and he will be home;to be awaken with breakfast in bed and Bible Study with our Marriage Bible on Sunday morning,surrounded by 2 kids in diapers,and 1 excited,hyper 7 1/2 yr old girl who made her daddy a drawing for Father's day and Welcome home at the same time. Long as my father in law can experience joy and a swelled heart,seeing his youngest son and 5th of 6 children walk in that church praising the walls off,along with me and his mother..Long as Phil is free to do those things and not be there on Father's day,eating horrible food,wishing and thinking of us,and crying on the other end of the phone with me,as I cry because this is his first Father's Day in 5 yrs he hasn't been home..I will be okay as well as he will.
**Be one of the 1000..please,Donate..and/or Pray..Hopefully and Prayerfully both.**
I leave you tonight,with a verse from the scripture I am about to read before trying to sleep...Psalm 103:6."The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed."
Thank you for taking the time to come by..and may you have a blessed night.Please,leave well wishes,prayers for Phil in the comments when you come by.And if you find it in your heart to be one of those who donates,please either add us on Myspace..or Twitter us on @justice4Phil..or leave a comment.If you do and wish not to be known..we will pray for you regardless.
God bless you all..and until tomorrow...Sweet and blessed Dreams!
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Day 17..Fasting and Isaiah 54:17
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As I sit here and read the Bible..I think of Phil and how he is doing tonight..He tried to call earlier but I missed it by one ring.I was devastated,of course..That is my time with him and his time with me..since we have to visit on Saturdays with the big metal door between us.
I think of the people that lied on him..for a quick buck..for sympathy..to keep the public(and quite possibly,police)eye off them for being who and what they are..and I wonder if they know..this man has a family..had been doing so,so well in Church and life in general..and here they go with their "If I can't get the money outta the boss..We can get more getting Restitution for saying this chump robbed us!"Way of thinking.Then..It dawns on me.Instead of wishing these people BAD for what they have done to my family..I will think of Isaiah 54:17 and keep on praying..for them,for Phil..for everyone.
Today,I fasted the entire day until 3.I was so dizzy and tired that I could barely hold my head up.But it felt GOOD.I am connecting with God..and He with me.I want Him to know my relationship with Him is extra important..Especially in this day and age..and especially right now as my children ask where their daddy is every 5 min..or when I have to tell Phil's mom that I am still working tirelessly to bring her baby home..I realize that he is not only my best friend,my husband,my baby daddy,my love,my soulmate..but as well he is her baby son..one of the 6 kids that were prayed for in her womb when she was told she couldnt have any.I realize he is a friend and mentor to many and yet,I am lucky even though he is where he is..to have him.In my fast..my focus is for the miracle for him to come home and be freed from all this mess.But as I fast,I am learning too.I cant wait for the day he steps in this house and starts writing on here himself..
Until tomorrow..
~*A Praying Wifey*~
Monday, June 15, 2009
Praising in advance..Day 16
God does things for a reason..and together,we both have agreed that some of those reasons have been for good.Like..his family and I have grown much closer(no more feeling like the black sheep daughter in law..),my family and I have grown closer as well(even though they seem to be a little on the negative side of the situation),and Phil is growing as a man of God in ways neither of us could have imagined.All this from a lie.What the devil meant for bad..God turned it around for everyone's good.
That's not saying that he,or us for that matter,wants him to be there,just for spiritual and mental growth..!! I would LOVE it if he was knocking at the door right now..but,it isn't so until God says so.I am praying that day will come before the end of the month.
Phil is in very good spirits..his new nickname in there is Preacher.He has been reading "Prayer of Jabez"(my fave book beside the Bible,hands down!)and speaking to the guys in there about being Saved and God.He also has been working on reading the Bible and studying Scripture,emphasis on Miracles and Prayer and everything.He wants everyone to know he thanks you for being here and God bless you,and to please tell everyone you know about this blog.It will be a great help to others once he gets out and gets to posting as well.
Until tomorrow..(I have 2 fighting babies to deal with right now..:) )
Since he's been gone..
If he was at home with me,and our little family
All I can do right now is pray
That God blesses us with a miracle and very soon
Phil will be home to stay.
I wish with all my heart and all my soul
That I could rewind time and have him home
But that just isn't meant to be
Lord,Please send my baby home to me.
I miss his touch,his smile,him lying on my lap
I miss when he comes in from work,and little Jay greets him with a clap
I miss him holding me when I am drifting off to slumber
And Since he's been gone..all I can do is wonder.
God,Prayer and hope are all my babies and I cling to
As he sits behind cold steel and concrete walls awaiting news
I try my hardest,day after day
To pray for ways
For these lawyer fees to be paid
For us to make it,day by day
For God to give me the strength to go on
As I look at our picture on the wall
I am praising God in advance for a miracle to come today
That someone's kind heart would help us in some way
I thank God ahead of time for the money that's to come
For me to go pay this attorney for Phil to get him home
My God is a good God,with Him,Justice always prevails
Especially in times like these with people and their lies and their tales
I will never understand why greed took over those people's hearts and minds
But for them I will continue to pray even though my husband,my soulmate
is stuck in the middle of their bind
I do not hate them,for they,like me have a soul that needs to go to heaven someday
And it will be with God..not here,that they will have to pay.
-A Praying Wifey
6/15/09
2:45am