i see you

The people walking in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of the shadow of death
a light has dawned.
Isaiah 9:2

...2 weeks old...

We were reminded again of the mercy of God; his gift of life; where we had been and where we are today. Emory had her first appointment with a new pediatrician yesterday. This doctor had been recommended to us and the appointment went very well. As the doctor spoke with PJ, reviewing Emory’s days in the NICU, we understood in a greater way how delicate her situation had been. We also realized how much we had been spared. Watching the expressions of the doctor as she read the medical history, her referencing things that had been done to help Emory and things she hadn’t had to go through (ie. a chest tube), brought a deepening thanks and relief for all God had done on our behalf and to complete the plans he has for Emory. We also realized how much he had guarded our hearts with peace last week.

I say all this not to live in the past troubles
or to say look at our situation
and look how severe
and give me your attention, sympathy….
no, but to draw attention to God and His ever present help in times of trouble.

There truly is a peace that is greater than we can understand (Philippians 4:7)
God really is strong in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9)
The impossible for us is possible with our Lord (Luke 18:27)
How incredible to experience the words of God coming off the page, interacting with your life and becoming your reality, your experience. I am sure this happens all of the time, many times a day. The question is, am I conscious of it; do I recognize it? I can see it today, a little more clearly.

Emory is doing so well that the doctor didn’t ask to see her again until the normal 2 month check up. Emory will still see a lung specialist next month for another RSV vaccine. Other than that we are to keep her in the house and out of public areas; limit her contact with people; take extra care to keep her away from anyone with a cold or illness; and wash our hands until there is no more soap. The first two months are very important for her health we are told.