We'll understand why

We slept well last night.  I decided that I would wake up to my alarm at 6:00 AM if Josiah didn't wake me up sooner.  I woke up to my alarm.  I went into his room and he was lying awake and happily kicking his feet, ready with a big smile for Mommy.  I prepared his feed and meds and then I checked the placement of his NG tube in his stomach.  I heard a loud pop like I should but I think perhaps the end of the tube was in a funny place when I pulled back the air because he started heaving as if to throw up.  I picked him up and he kept doing it so I woke up Graham.  New symptoms are always disconcerting.  Graham prayed and I put him back in the crib and was able to give him his medicines and milk and he was fine.  Thankfully he hasn't repeated this. 

We actually made it to church before the service began!  We had extra motivation today.  We pulled in just as my brother and nieces from Ottawa were leaving so it was nice to be able to say goodbye. It was great to see people and actually be able to have a few conversations and hugs.  It's amazing to hear about all of the children who are praying for Josiah.  That means a lot.

We had a belated celebration of Graham's mom's birthday this evening.  It's always great to spend time with family.  Josiah was sleeping on me when they arrived but he later enjoyed cuddles with Grandpa and Grandma.  I do miss having lit candles on birthday cakes.  We don't have any open flames due to Josiah's oxygen.

It's slightly embarrassing to keep repeating things from Ann Voskamp's blog but this is a link she posted for a song by Josh Garrels whom we hadn't heard before now.  

Hopefully I'll remember to take a photo of Josiah tomorrow.  He had some precious laughter a couple of times today.  It's impossible to not laugh along with him.  Peals of laughter in children is beautifully contagious.

There was something in one of the worship songs or in the sermon today that made me think about losing Josiah but right after that I thought about the incredible gift of all the time we've had with him (I want lots more!).  We're already immeasurably blessed to have Josiah in our hearts and our home.  "Farther along we'll know all about it.  Farther along we'll understand why.  So cheer up my brothers, live in the sunshine.  We'll understand this, all by and by."  God is so good.  This life is grand. 

Thank you for your prayers whatever age you are!  We are grateful to you and to the Sovereign God who hears your every word and Josiah's every groan.

Blessings,

Elizabeth

Psalm 103:1
Bless the Lord, O my soul:  and all that is within me, bless his holy name."