We're officially on the road and adapting back to bus life. Our goal for this trip is to somewhat maintain a family schedule with early rising and diligent school and practice. Thus far it's been a huge blessing to see how everyone is pitching together to make that happen!
Last night we had a priceless moment at our concert in Cleveland, Tennessee. During that afternoon Charissa came down with the stomach flu. We felt so bad for her, trying to relieve her stomach while driving through the winding mountain roads.
After setting up sound equipment at the church, I asked Charissa if she felt well enough to sing with us. “Maybe another time” she whispered, still feverish. We figured out a way to work our music so Mom could spend the evening in the bus with her. Even as we prayed for the service together, she was sick.
We started the service -- and without Josiah, Bethany, Andrew, and now Mom and Charissa, we seemed like such a small family! Suddenly, right in the middle of sharing “Daddy’s Song”, I noticed Mom bringing Charissa into the back of the sanctuary, dressed in her matching dress. Mom whispered something and then Charissa took off down the long aisle, arms outstretched towards Daddy. Her face was pale, but glowing as she climbed the steps to the platform and ran into Daddy’s arms. She arrived just in time to be swopped up and sing her part of the song -- “And I your little girl”.
It was one of those moments where we all suddenly had to struggle to keep singing. Her little gesture was so precious as we all knew the effort she was making.
We later discovered that while Mom was caring for her in the bus, she mentioned we were probably getting ready to sing “Daddy’s Song”. Charissa suddenly perked up and said, “Daddy needs me!!” Then, after she shared her song, Mommy took her back to the bus and she promptly got sick again.
The little trouper. [smile]
Today we head south to Alabama in preparation for sharing in several state prisons this coming week through the We Care Ministry. We covet your prayers for each of the evening services as we go behind bars to share the message of Hope.
36 comments:
AWW that is so cute, I love stories like that! I am praying for all you! Gos bless.
AWWWWWWWW that is almost to cute to be true!:) And be the way I absolutely loooove the outfits! Especially the guys shirts because that is my favorite color.:):):):):)
Very cute! Hope none of you catch her bug!
I totally understand how poor Charissa felt;) We're battling the same thing here in MI...
You are a beautiful family and I love reading your blog updates! Have a blessed and safe trip:)
~Jenna
Wow! What a sweetheart! I sure hope she'll be better soon. I pray that your trip will go well and that God will bless you as you bless others.
~Amy~
I hope Charissa feels better soon - and that no one else catches it. I'll be praying that your prison ministry goes well, and that souls will be impacted.
God Bless
Oh my! That is SO precious! Praying she feels better soon!
Oh, Rachel, that is so sweet!! :) It almost brought tears to my eyes...yes, I'm quite emotional. :)
I will be praying for your family as you're on the road. May God bless you and keep the rest of you healthy!
Oh, and I like your new matching outfits. :)
Love in Christ,
~Annie~
P.S. Ever since I ordered the Bright Lights CD I haven't taken it out of my CD player! I'm serious! I have been listening to it non-stop ever since it arrived! :)
She's just a precious little girl, isn't she?!?
Praying for safety and health for your travels!
that is pretty much the cutest thing EVVVER. :)
How precious. Praying for you as you travel! Thanks for the update, Rachel!
Awww! How sweet! You've just gotta love those special moments!
~An Indiana Aquaintance:)
Rachel! My eyes are full of tears {even now} after reading that little story about Charissa. Oh how sweet. I could picture her running down there to her daddy's arms. Thank you so much for sharing this moment in ministry ~ what a BLESSING it was and is to me! =)
What a precious story!! Wish I could have seen that :) Poor Charissa, we will be praying for her to feel all better!
I will definitely be praying that no one else gets the flu on the road. That would be no fun.
Hope Charissa gets better. She is getting so big. I remember I started following your blog when she was born. Long time ago!
By the way, are these posts really by Bethany?
What a precious, priceless story! :) May the Lord bless you as you begin your travels!
*Sara*
That's is such a precious story! What an inspiration to the rest of us.
S.H.
Ohh!!! Wish I could give her a big hug!! :) Can you, for me?
And like the singing outfits!! Fun to see what you went with. ;) Love you all lots!
Oh my! What a PRECIOUS story!!
So very sweet and wonderfull!
Hope you all do not get sick!
Sarah G.
Wissmann Family,
It was such a blessing and delight to hear and see your family perform last night! My family had such a wonderful time. I enjoyed talking with Rachel, she is so sweet and kind. Little Wesley has been singing "fret not" today, its so cute. My family and I will be praying for your family and your ministry. May God be with you all in the coming days. We hope Miss Charissa is feeling better! Thank you again for taking time to talk and share with my family.
Your Sister in Christ,
Elizabeth
Awwwwwwwwwww........... she is a trouper!!!!! She's so cute!!!!
Thanks for the update.
Praying!
It was absolutely precious! :) She's such a sweetheart!
That is so precious. Bet Daddy felt special. Hope she's feeling better soon and the rest of you don't catch it.
Linda G~ND
completely adorable - praying for you as you sing at your next stop!
What a precious story! Praying for you all! Stay safe and healthy! :)
I was reading your post to Mariah and almost started crying when I got to the "Daddy needs me" part! Oh my goodness...what a sweetheart. Already has a servant's heart and she's so little.
And she did such a GOOD job! All of ya'll did! We were very blessed, and thank you for making Cleveland one of your stops!
Blessings,
The Flemings
Oh, how sweet of her! Oh... so touching...
That is TOO cute!!
That must've been the most special performance of that song! I have tears!
Charissa is so sweet! We enjoyed hearing her sing Daddy's Song at the concert we attended. Hope she gets feeling better!
Joyfully in Jesus,
Elizabeth
What a sweet sweet testimony! Thank you for sharing.
"I can do all things through Christ which strentheneth me." Philippians 4:13 :D
Ms. Elsie
Such a sweet story! I love that she did it because her Daddy needed her!
I must say, Hannah is looking so mature and is a beautiful young woman! It is so amazing to watch boys and girls mature into men and women! It really is like a flower blossoming and opening up, practically overnight! You are a beautiful family from the inside out!
That is so precious! I hope she feels better soon, I'll be praying for her.
Must be hard to travel when someone is sick like that. I'm glad Charissa made it in for that song. It wouldn't be the same with out her.
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