The Body of Christ

I have been amazed at how blogging and the internet can reach people all over the country (and even beyond!) to spread news and connect people. I recently received the news via email about a little girl named Cora Paige - two weeks ago the little 11 month old girl from Kansas was diagnosed with cancer. Her God-serving parents had a family blog, and they posted the info about Cora's condition, continually expressing their faith in Jesus to sustain them in the unknown time. Immediately, the power of God used this amazing tool to reach people across the country to pray for little Cora. With each update the family made regarding Cora's status, people posted encouraging comments that there were prayers being prayed, even from people who had never met the family but had read about the situation on their blog.

Savannah and I looked at the online pictures of baby Cora together and prayed for her frequently each day. She would often pause from what she was doing and say "mommy, let's pray for baby Cora."

I feel deep sadness for the parents, Joel and Jessica, as yesterday baby Cora passed away but thankfully is now in the presence of Jesus. This family's deep loss has touched the lives of an incredible amount of people - as of today, there were 1200 comments listed on yesterday's post that shared of Cora's death. Is that not an amazing response of the Body of Christ? I am encouraged! May God be honored by this family and their faith through this devastating process. Check out their blog at http://themcclenahans.blogspot.com/.

We have since talked to Savannah about Cora being with Jesus and that she is no longer sick. Savannah asked if she could sing to baby Cora - Daddy told her she can sing anytime to her! Wow, did my tears flow... We will not understand why this family went through this difficult situation, but we must rest in the truth that God is in control and continue to pray that the entire family would feel the peace that only Jesus can give. Please remember them in prayer often.