Cashton Wyatt Franek was born Novemeber 3 2011; 9:48pm at St. Lukes hospital-Vintage Park. He weighed just under one pound and was born at 23.5 weeks. His due date was Feb 21, 2012. At 12:45am November 4 he was transferred by Kangaroo Crew to Texas Childrens Hospital.
Cashton(Cash) Wyatt is the son of Matthew Wyatt Franek and Kimberley Karole Schilhab Franek. Brother of Savanah Grace Franek. Grandson to Victor and Patsy Franek, Patrick Schilhab and Teresa Wyckof. He has 3 aunts, 5 uncles, 6 cousins and 8 living great grandparents.
He was to be a big boy. His hands and feet are proportionally large to his little body, and one day we hope to see them cast a rod, shoot a gun, catch a ball and defend his family with them.
His namesake is Johnny Cash. As huge music lovers, especially country music, his mother allowed me to name him after my favorite singer. I chose Cash, momma added "ton" for Cashton. The name was picked because Johnny Cash was not only a great musician, but fought demons his whole life, managing to find his way back to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ when he became lost. I appreciated the fact that he wasn't perfect, and recognized that everyone goes through trials, and hopefully they find their way to God for strength and forgiveness.
I had no idea how profound this name would be, as baby Cash has had huge hurdles requiring him and his family to rely on God's strength since his birth. They say things happen for a reason.
Wyatt is my middle name and I proudly carry it along with at least 7 other men in my family ranging from Great Grandpa Buddy Wyatt to my cousins son Canon Wyatt. Its a strong name with southern roots and I'm glad I passed it to Cash.
Cash comes from a Christian family, which I'm sure he knows by now, since we are always praying about, for and around him. Our family and friends have been praying as well, so I'm sure God knows we all want his will for Cash, no matter how tough that may be on us.
Cashton Wyatt is my son, and my pride; he is a fighter, and for these things I am thankful.
Cash is a fighter. Praying for the little guy. We're always here for you guys.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...and some day he'll tell you how proud he is of you!
ReplyDeleteThat was beautiful. Besides lots of scripture there is a poem that has helped me through some tough times. Wanted to share it with you guys.
ReplyDelete"When you pass through the waters"
Deep the waves may be and cold,
But Jehovah is our refuge,
And His promise is our hold;
For the Lord Himself hath said it,
He, the faithful God and true:
"When you come to the waters
You will not go down, BUT THROUGH."
Seas of sorrow, seas of trial,
Bitter anguish, fiercest pain,
Rolling surges of temptation
Sweeping over heart and brain-
They will never overflow us
For we know His word is true;
All His waves and all His billows
He will lead us safely through.
Threatening breakers of destruction,
Doubt's insidious undertow,
Will not sink us, will not drag us
Out to ocean depths of woe;
For His promise shall sustain us,
Praise the Lord, whose Word is true!
We will not go down, or under,
For He says, "You will pass THROUGH."
--Annie Johnson Flint
I am praying for you Cash.....you guys are on my mind constantly.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteThat poem is perfect for us right now, thanks LS!
Prayers are indeed on their way for this little guy and for Mom and Dad.
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