Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Survivorwoman

I just finished a long interview with Nichole in order to get the material to write this post. First, I asked about her priorities. Her one priority is to please God in all she says and does, and especially in how she responds to this trial. When asked how she can best live out this priority in her life, Nichole was quick to respond that she believes she can best please the Lord by putting her family first right now. She mentioned at length her appreciation for her husband and for his love towards her, especially in this very difficult time. Nichole was also adamant that her readers, her fans, know how deeply touched she was by one special pastor's visit to her in the hospital on an extremely busy day. Our church was celebrating 40 years of faithful ministry to our congregation on Superbowl Sunday, so with the busyness of all the celebrating, and the excitement of the big game, one very special pastor spent a good amount of the day in the hospital with this one dear saint. For Nichole, this was the epitome of all that a true, loving pastor should be. This act spoke more than many sermons, and Nichole was deeply touched. On asking what else she wanted her public to know, Nichole wanted me to express her sincere thanks to all who have been faithful prayer warriors on her behalf, and have served her in the mundane tasks it takes to run a home. She also wants to extend a special thanks to those who patiently put up with her computer-unsavvyness, and especially to those who, knowing this, persist in giving her encouraging notes written on paper and sent through the US Postal Service. Nichole would personally thank every one for every act of kindness done for her. No good deed goes unnoticed.

1 comment:

When a Picture Just Isn't Enough said...

I loved reading this - thank you! And I am especially touched by the loving care of the special pastor in question - particularly regarding the events of that exact Sunday! If it's the special pastor that I think it is - though we are abundantly blessed with many wonderful pastors at our church - I will say that our family (my parents and us) has experienced similar love and care that has caused me to have an even far deeper respect, thankfulness, and love for the man than I already had...such acts speak volumes. And even knowing that from personal experience, I am still floored and overwhelmed with thankfulness that Nichole was so blessed on what might be one of the busiest-ever Sundays for our church. That is a huge statement of the priorities of a pastor - and what a blessing it is to read this!

Nichole is a huge blessing to so many, and a huge conviction to many of us who are being taught so much by watching her go through this trial. Seriously, Jennifer - thank you for posting this interview!