Blessings

Today I want to focus on some blessings. Laila is still in ICU, still off the vent but still fighting respiratory stats. Charlie Brown has been doing ok and since Jack was here and not me this morning the doctors took that opportunity to say they are going to try to feed her today. They knew I would’ve fought them because there hasn’t been much air movement…. Anyway back to blessings before I get mad….

Last night Jack and the kids got here. Such a great feeling to love on them and hug them and hear their laughter. We stayed at the Ronald McDonald house last night so I got to snuggle in bed with them this morning. Please don’t forget to pray for them and what this does to them as well. They are stronger than any of us. They cannot see Laila because of the restrictions so they sit in the waiting room while we take turns. They don’t complain, they just do what they know their sister needs. I know having Laila as a sister builds character and God uses this to grow them but don’t forget the sadness and fear that they feel too. They are absolutely amazing and created by God for this. We are so completely blessed by ALL of our kids.

When Jack got here last night he was armed with presents and cards and blessings. I am completely blown away and speechless. Wheatfield Elementary….. Wow. Just wow. Laila now has an american girl doll who looks JUST like her complete with wheelchair, clothes and red glasses. The cards, banners, and most of all love for the other kids with baskets of snacks and gift cards and money for fun. Again, wow.

Our small group and church family. Wow. The prayers, love, encouragement, donations, meals….. We are speechless and feel loved beyond belief. Wow.

Our family family (and yes that includes my friends who I call sister). Dropping everything to come and be with us at any time of day or night. Most of them driving 2+ hours like it’s no big deal. Taking our big kids to have fun and giving them ice cream every day and sending me pictures of their smiles in spite of all this heart ache. Humbled, honored and blessed. I cannot say enough.

Jesus Christ my Lord and savior has lived out His words through so many of you. The joy in the midst of sorrow and the peace that passes understanding are real. Like really real and the only way that is possible is through Christ. Praise Him always……