 This morning, as I sat on the porch while Josh rested, the old spiritual, “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen” popped in my head. I paused and took a couple minutes to listen to it (link and video below). It’s such a slow-paced song, but fittingly so. You can feel the weight of it. I think what resonated most is that while a lot of people know our story, and even some of the events of our week, nobody knows what happens in each moment. Truly, only Jesus knows all the thoughts, feelings, joys and sorrows we are experiencing. In the moments when I might feel isolated, I'm reminded of God's presence. Even in the really messy moments that you don’t want to see – and neither do we at times – he is there. What’s incredible about this song is that right after expressing the sincerity of the ups and downs, and pausing in the “trouble,” the next response is “Glory Hallelujah.” It's a challenge at times to want to give glory to God for the troubles – in the moments when you feel like your falling flat to the ground. Sometimes you can't do anything else but turn to God, but still, other times you just want to run from it all. I am so thankful Jesus not only see us in our ups and downs but he sees us through it. Part of keeping going means remembering the "Glory Hallelujah" at the start, middle and end of each day, in each season and in each messy moment. Take a moment and listen to this old classic and give a little Glory Hallelujah in the middle of your day. Nobody knows the trouble I've seenLyrics Nobody knows the trouble I've seen Nobody knows my sorrow Nobody knows the trouble I've seen Glory, Hallelujah Nobody knows the trouble I've seen Nobody knows but Jesus Nobody knows the trouble I've seen Glory, Hallelujah Sometimes I'm up Sometimes I'm down Oh, yes, Lord Sometimes I'm almost to the ground Oh, yes, Lord Oh, nobody knows the trouble I've seen Nobody knows my sorrow Nobody knows the trouble I've seen Glory, Hallelujah Oh, every day to you I pray Oh, yes Lord For you to drive my sins away Oh, yes Lord Oh, nobody knows the trouble I've seen Nobody knows but Jesus Nobody knows the trouble I've seen (Glory) glory Hallelujah (hallelujah) (Lord) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVKKRzemX_w
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Beth
8/16/2019 10:19:52 am
Amen.
Brenda Goad
8/18/2019 11:08:35 am
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About UsIn April of 2019, we learned that Josh had a large brain tumor, a glioblastoma, in the middle of his brain. At the age of 41, this was quite the surprise. Josh sadly passed away after a short battle on September 30, 2019.
View his obituary These past months, we've navigated the complexities of treatment, and hospice care and learned that there wasn't really treatment and that in Josh's case, the tumor was inoperable. We're sharing our hearts and experience as we navigate this unexpected turn and God's goodness in the middle of it. We hope to encourage others by sharing our story. Thank you for following along with our journey even in grief. Feel free to message us. If you'd like to donate to medical expenses, here's a link or you can email us questions Previous posts
October 2019
More about Josh & JennJenn Brown is the author of this site, a loving wife and communications guru.
Josh Brown most recently served on staff at Fellowship Bible Church in NWA as a Springdale Community Pastor. We've served in ministry in Missouri, Texas, Virginia and Nevada. Cancer has been big part of our story. Josh has battled cancer three times already with the first to being non-Hodgkins lymphoma at ages 15 and 25 and the third thyroid cancer last year and a GBM, brain tumor this year. Jenn's mom, Carol passed away from breast cancer 21 years ago and her father also went through treatments for Chronic Leukemia (CLL) in 2017 and is doing well now. Friends & FamilyWe have been so encouraged by friends and family. Thank you for the practical ways you are caring for us! We love you all! This is just few photo highlights of some meaningful moments.
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