Today instead of a sermon, the pastor at our church showed video testimonials of people who had experienced a medical miracle in the last year. It was really inspiring to hear their stories and see the faith that they had in God's power. The one that stood out in my opinion, was the young mom with cystic fibrosis who had to have a lung transplant. I can't even imagine how hard it must be for her, knowing that she will almost certainly die before her son goes to college. Lung transplants just don't last very long. And yet she seemed so strong and courageous. She wasn't bitter or emotional. She was just grateful for the time that the Lord has given her.
It probably meant so much to me because tomorrow will be Bri's first day at daycare as I head back to work. I've been focusing on how hard it will be and basically worrying myself sick. But after listening to her story I feel really blessed. I'm healthy enough to work. And I will have lots of time with my little girl every day. I really do love my job as a teacher, even though I've come to realize that the job of motherhood trumps almost everything else. When we were singing Mighty to Save this morning, I was praying that God would help me overcome the mountain of going back to work. "Savior, He can move the mountains, My God is mighty to save, He is mighty to save."
3 comments:
Hey - I've been thinking of you today and I'll be praying for you - and Bri- tomorrow. It was great to see ya'll!
Sounds like God planned that video to speak to you today! I think sometimes hearing the testimony of someone else facing trials helps give us the encouragement we need to fight. I hope you have a great day tomorrow and that Bri has a good day too. :-)
praying for you tomorrow. Remember everything is in God's hands.
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