Tonight is a night of giving thanks and rejoicing. After an appointment with a doctor for one of my beloveds, there could have been sadness, fear and heartache...and more appointments. But instead God has granted us more time to live with a bit of ease; this child is being spared what some are not spared. We were able to leave the office after an hour-there was a new baby there for hours today. I'm certain his prognosis was not as easy as ours, and for that I'm grieved. His older sister, all of 3, happily played with the toys in the waiting room. He, too small to roll over, is dealing with things we wish no child would have to deal with and I hope he will be able to outgrow.
It is amazing how fast our lives can change. We recently were going along with everything seeming pretty status quo, and within 2 consecutive days, the story line changed a little. A routine appointment for me is leading to another specialist that I can see the same day and time our youngest finds out if he has an eye disease. It is very unlikely he does, but until we get that confirmation, it is on the heart as a concern.
God doesn't let us go. What I've seen this last week is the love and care He shows through friends. One brought us dinner tonight, which is such a sacrifice knowing she has her own family to provide for. It is a comfort that works in a special way, nourishing us all and providing a beautiful example of love and care. I'm amazed at how touching receiving a meal is when I'm tired, or my house is a mess, or the week is stressful and full of concern or worry.
Thank you, God, for making it so our night wasn't full of new anxiety and fretting.
We are so grateful
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