Believe it or not (and I'm still having a hard time believing it!), my grandpa is doing great!!! I am just still in so much shock! Don't get me wrong I know that prayer works (look at baby Sam!!), but I am just so overwhelmed by how powerful it really is. On Sunday the doctors called my mom to tell her that my grandpa will not survive from the combination of the new infection and his kidney failure and it was time to say our goodbyes. Today he is awake, eating his breakfast and they are talking about being able to send him home before his birthday (Nov 14)!!! Praise God! Thank you ladies so much for praying for me and my family, it made a difference!
It has been a difficult year for me and at times I find myself angry with God and doubtful. And even through all of this, he proves his undying love for me and his amazing grace. How can I be doubtful of a God that heals babies hearts and gives my grandpa more time with his family???? I may not always understand his plan for me, but I am done trying. I am handing myself over to him (as I should have done from the beginning) and will stop trying to be in control. I need to focus more on all the blessings he has given me and not on what I don't have. I need to appreciate what each day has in store and not will it away because I'm in another 2WW. Obviously this won't be easy but I know that with the Lord I can do far more than I ever thought imaginable.
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" (Ps 34:18)
It has been a difficult year for me and at times I find myself angry with God and doubtful. And even through all of this, he proves his undying love for me and his amazing grace. How can I be doubtful of a God that heals babies hearts and gives my grandpa more time with his family???? I may not always understand his plan for me, but I am done trying. I am handing myself over to him (as I should have done from the beginning) and will stop trying to be in control. I need to focus more on all the blessings he has given me and not on what I don't have. I need to appreciate what each day has in store and not will it away because I'm in another 2WW. Obviously this won't be easy but I know that with the Lord I can do far more than I ever thought imaginable.
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" (Ps 34:18)
7 comments:
Rach said...
God is so amazing isnt He? I too get very wrapped up in my own little world and forget to thank him.
Glad to hear your great news. :)
Kailyn's Mommy said...
Glad to hear he is doing so much better! Great news.
Wendy said...
Wow another answered prayer - God is truly amazing - I too was so wrapped up in everything that I'm going through that it threw me for a spin when I heard about the miracle of Baby Sam's heart and now your grandpa. God is still working in our lives to show that we need to trust in Him. So that's what I'll continue to do too.
LuckyOnce said...
How wonderful. I'm so happy for you that you'll all get to enjoy your Grandpa for a lot longer!
Laura said...
That's great to hear! Speaking of not understanding God's plan...I thought you might like the quote that my dad posted on facebook this morning (yes, my dad has facebook): "I would rather live in a world where my life is surrounded by mystery than live in a world so small that my mind could comprehend it." (Harry Emerson Fosdick). Where IF and loss fits into God's plan for my (our) life is a huge mystery to me--but not to Him. God bless!
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Erica said...
:)