Some Very Sweet Things

Some very sweet things have been going on around here, and I wanted to share them with you.  Sure, we've been sick and have been struggling in several ways, but God always, always shows His love for us - His sweetness.

This Morning
 I walked by Ellie's room and caught myself before opening her door to wake her for school.  It took my breath away.  I had forgotten and was about to walk in and wake my Precious Girl.  At first I was very sad and frustrated, and I posted about it all on FB.  Then I read a response from my Aunt Carrie, and it changed my perspective on things.  I've chosen to be thankful for what happened this morning.

I'm thankful, that for a fleeting moment, I had a taste of what used to be.  That was a sweet thing.  I'm thankful at how much I love Ellie Kate - that I love her so much that when I am tired and weary, I sometimes forget that she isn't with us.  I'm grateful that she is safe and whole and her body doesn't have to endure all that she did on a daily basis here on earth.  Even on her best days - no more wheelchairs, no more tube-feedings, no more diaper-changes, no more inability to walk and talk!  I am grateful, and I am grateful for that moment this morning, as strange as it sounds.

Chair
Lucy has been needing a new sleeping chair (I may have mentioned this before on Carepages or on the Blog).  She now sleeps in a nap-nanny that allows her to be safe and sound in her baby bed while she receives her overnight continuous feeds.  She's safe in this chair because we watch her at night when the night nurse isn't here, however she is growing out of it and we've been looking for a permanent solution.

A while back, we found a Tumble Form chair that would keep Lucy safe while in her bed at night, and the best news is that it comes in various sizes.  But, medical equipment is very expensive.  Ridiculously so, and insurance only covers so much each year in durable equipment.  Today we came home to two giant boxes on our porch, and guess what was in them???  A TUMBLE FORM CHAIR!!  What in the world?!  There is no note or name on the invoice.  It was just delivered.  How sweet it was for God to do this today!  As we were feeling sick and down and tired, the Lord brings this to our door.  Such a sweet, sweet gift.



Doctor
I had a special and unexpectedly uplifting doctor appointment today.  I've had a lot of health issues since Ellie passed away, and I've been trying to deal with each thing one at a time.  So today I was able to see a specialist.  At the end of our appointment, he asked if he could pray for me.  Of course, I was elated!  That man prayed so sweetly, asking for God to heal my body and my heart, asking God for wisdom and direction and his oversaw this part of my care . . . it was so precious to me; a little gift from the Lord for sure.  I'm so grateful.  

We've had many other expressions of Love from others and from the Father this week as well.  I love to see people loving on one another.  I love to see the Kingdom of God at work.  I love to see His sweetness for me and for my family through the little things.

How is he showing you His sweetness this week?

Ryan