I can't quite put into words how humbled and grateful we are with the overwhelming response that you all have given Liza. Just the simple fact that wherever we go people say "we've been praying," or "how's Liza...we've been thinking of her." Fellow students of mine at DTS have their whole church praying for Liza and I just don't know what to say. Thank you seems so small and inadequate.
Several of our friends and family here in The Woodlands area have even put together a Benefit that they've loosely called "lovin' on Liza." It will be Friday, November 9, at The Woodlands United Methodist Church. They've put together things like a silent auction and lists for people to help out with food and the kids. Liza's own professional dance company, Ballet Excelsior of Houston will be performing (a couple pieces are brand new choreography from Liza for this show) One of Liza's former dance companies may also be coming, Dance Ad Deum, and another of our friends from Missouri, a concert pianist, Larry Dalton. All I can say about that is - this is what the church is supposed to be like. It's a beautiful and humbling thing to witness, especially since we're on the receiving end. If any of you would like to be involved, you can probably get connected to somebody through posts on this site.
Last night was not a good night so Liza stayed home from church today and tried to sleep - which was successful actually. She slept till almost noon and had to "force herself out of bed." She's got a bad headache now but it's not debilitating. Yesterday she was able to contact by phone one of Dr. Comair's recent patients who received the very same surgery that Liza will be having. That gave her a lot of courage as she was able to hear mostly good things about post-surgery condition and freedom from pain. We also expect the hospital stay to be significantly longer than 2 days based on that conversation.
So again, thank you all for your responses. Tell others about this blog to keep them informed and keep them praying. We are confident that God is a responsive God and that He has very good things planned for the Polloks. Join us as we've been meditating on Psalm 28 and Psalm 44. I, for one, am strangely excited about the things God has in store for us on this difficult road. I'm grateful for even a tragedy like this when it brings our family and church family together and deepens our dependence on God. I cannot get this thought out of my head: "Our only hope is in Him who is Infinitely Good."
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The LORD is Liza's shepherd, she shall not be in want. He makes her lie down in green pastures, he leads her beside quiet waters, and he restores her soul. He guides her in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though Liza walks through the valley of the shadow of death, she will fear no evil, for you, are with her; your rod and your staff, will comfort her. You prepare a table before Liza an Scot in the presence of their enemies. You anoint Liza's head with oil; her cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow her all the days of her life, and she will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Scot & Liza....
"Now to HIM, who is able to do immeasurably more than all you can ask or imagine!"
Eph. 3:20
Cheryl Cutlip put your blog out for prayer! I am praying....
Scot & Liza,
I just recently learned of Liza's surgery and was so upset to hear of the pain you have been going through.I know how difficut it is to see God's plan in the midst of trials, yet you continue to praise God for His goodness. It is such an incredible example to those around you. You both have been such a tremendous blessing to me and my family and we love you dearly. Please, please let us know if there is anything we can do for you...We are praying, along with many others and look forward to seeing God's complete healing.
Jer 29:11
Megan McGee
Megan,
Thank you so much. We love you too. Keep praying...Liza's gonna be just fine.
Blessings,
Scot
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