Music in the Night

The past two days have been filled with intense physical pain for Janet, and so we ask for your prayers specifically for God's mercy. We once again are in the place where we are seeking to get Janet's pain under control, and she is in an agonizing situation. Earlier today the doctors increased and adjusted her pain medication considerably, as she was having such a difficult time. Tonight she is still in incredible pain, and once again I asked the nurse to please call the doctor and see if another adjustment might be made.

Last night as Becky sat with Janet throughout a long, dark night of pain more incredible than she has ever yet experienced, Becky was stunned that Janet continued to call out to the Father, speak His name, and even offer praise. She continually sought God throughout the night, and Becky felt honored to sit beside her, even in the moments when Janet's pain was so bad that she felt she couldn't breathe.

At one point, Janet said, "Becky, do you hear that music?"

"What music?" Becky said. " I don't hear any music."

"It's my ipod., " she said. "Oh, I like that song..."

"Janet, your ipod is right here," Becky replied, "and it's off--see?"

"But I hear music... I do!" she insisted.

And at that point, Janet began to hum and speak every word of the song, "No More Night." For the moment, her pain abated.

Becky was stunned. Stunned when Janet was able to so clearly tell when the unheard song began, when it went on to the next verse, when it was over. Stunned when she told Becky that she saw someone standing behind her--although Becky saw no one there--and this in Janet's moment of most intense pain.

I have no doubt that Jesus was meeting her there, offering the comfort of his presence and His music. He continues to be a God who shows Himself faithful, every day of this wild journey.

And so on we go, stymied by the events of this day, which are so different from the events of yesterday or the day before that. Please pray for wisdom for the doctors, and mercy for Janet. Pray that we as caregivers will know how to best meet Janet's needs. And pray for peace.

Lyrics to No More Night :
Words & music by Walt Harrah

The timeless theme, Earth and Heaven will pass away.
It’s not a dream, God will make all things new that day.
Gone is the curse from which I stumbled and fell.
Evil is banished to eternal hell.

No more night. No more pain.
No more tears. Never crying again.
And praises to the great "I AM."
We will live in the light of the risen Lamb.

See all around, now the nations bow down to sing.
The only sound is the praises to Christ, our King.
Slowly the names from the book are read.
I know the King, so there’s no need to dread.

No more night. No more pain.
No more tears. Never crying again.
And praises to the great "I AM."
We will live in the light of the risen Lamb.

See over there, there’s a mansion, oh, that’s prepared just for me,
Where I will live with my savior eternally.

No more night. No more pain.
No more tears. Never crying again.
And praises to the great "I AM."
We will live in the light of the risen Lamb.