It's amazing how easy it is for me to dwell and ruminate on things that seem negative. I put time and energy into thinking about how things should have happened differently. By the end of the day it could almost seem like it was "one of those days" when really today was a fabulous day. Why don't I spend time replaying in my mind the wonderful things that happen?
Josiah had a wonderful day. He was happy and alert. He ate well and played and smiled. He even enjoyed his exersaucer for fifteen minutes. He didn't moan today and the nurse practitioner said she'd never seen him like this. He usually sleeps in his grandparents' arms in the afternoon but today he was happy to listen to Grandpa's stories, songs, and prayers.
Isaac and I enjoyed our last session at the library. He even guessed that the letter of the day would be "P". He painted with a Q-tip and we took out a funny book from the library that he wants everyone to read over and over again. Isaac and I danced and cuddled and pretended we were horses and various other animals. I had delicious leftovers for lunch and dinner and lots of help. I was even able to enjoy a quick visit with my in-laws. All in all, a great day.
However, when my nurse left this afternoon, she let me know that she wouldn't be back as she was taking a night shift. I was just telling Graham and others this week how blessed we were to have our nurse. She's been great. We were supposed to get a call tonight to let us know if we'll have a nurse tomorrow. We'll find out in the morning. It's disappointing for me and I'm also sad for Josiah who will need to get to know a new caregiver. I called Graham to let him know and he said, "She was here for a reason." The same will be true for our next wonderful nurses. I am reminded of words from one of Ann Voskamps's blog posts: "God didn’t put people in your path mostly for your convenience; He put you there for theirs." May we be a blessing.
They kept saying in the hospital that Josiah didn't have much reserve. Perhaps I don't have much reserve. I didn't feel like I had much reserve when I opened the washing machine tonight and discovered that something had gone through the wash that shouldn't have. Oh, that happens more times than I care to say. I check pockets three times and it still happens! : )
Thank you for your prayers!
Blessings,
Elizabeth
Philippians 4:8-9
Finally,
brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is
right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if
anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
They kept saying in the hospital that Josiah didn't have much reserve. Perhaps I don't have much reserve. I didn't feel like I had much reserve when I opened the washing machine tonight and discovered that something had gone through the wash that shouldn't have. Oh, that happens more times than I care to say. I check pockets three times and it still happens! : ) 
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17 ESV. "God has ordained that all the goods purchased by His Son come to us through prayer”. (John Piper.) So we pray believing with supplication and thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father we come to you in humility, brokenness and submission through your Son,our Lord Jesus Christ. We come with heart felt gratitude and thanks for your mercy, grace and faithfulness in watching over, sustaining and imparting life health and healing to Josiah Nathanael Gabriel Faulkner. Your grace is amazing and all sufficient! Thank you Jesus for Your provisions made on Josiah’s behalf on Calvary’s cross and for pleading his case before his God and Father. How grateful we are for the Holy Spirit who takes your word, implants and applies it all to his heart, mind and spirit, empowering him for life and development and for your worship and service. Our prayer is that you our God will continue to manifest your mighty works of power in Josiah life, to the glory of Your wonderful name. Be his source, his supply and his satisfaction in all things now and forever, through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
Now to - the only God, our Saviour, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time, now and forever. Amen. Jude 1:25 ESV. Grandpa L
I love Josiah's curls! Thank you for being real ... you are loved Elizabeth and not forgotten. hugs.
ReplyDeleteFor Grandpa L., had to wipe tears again as I think of the blessing of having family by marriage that is a modern example of Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
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2 It is like the precious oil upon the head,
Coming down upon the beard,
Even Aaron's beard,
Coming down upon the edge of his robes.
3 It is like the dew of Hermon
Coming down upon the mountains of Zion;
For there the LORD commanded the blessing—life forever.
Grandpa F.
I love your blogs, Elizabeth! Josiah looks so good...you'd never know that he has a problem. Jesus still does miracles...we trust Him!! Aunt Doris
ReplyDeleteOh Elizabeth, you have reserve! When I read your blog I want to shout to the world 'this is how it's done, people, this thing called pain.' Such an honor that you share this story, that we catch glimpses of huge grace in nurses and grandpas and borscht-givers. Thanks for taking the time at the end of everyday for this visit.
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Both boys are beautiful (handsome) gifts from our AMAZING Heavenly Father. Thanks for the everyday updates, for your encouraging words, for allowing us glimpses into your very real, everyday life. May you both, Elizabeth & Graham, and the boys be blessed beyond measure, may every need be met, may the peace of Jesus be your strength and may you know that you are loved abundantly by family, friends and most importantly, God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Much love and prayers, Shelley
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