In Christ Alone our Hope is Found

I wrote the post below on Tuesday morning. My heart felt somewhat  burdened, yet excited at the opportunity the Lord was putting in my path. Six kids and some prayer.... We have some neighbor kids. Six of them in one house. The oldest is Josh's age and I think the youngest is about Natalie's age. There is a set of 4 siblings and then a set of 2. There are five adults in the house as well. Two 'couples' and one extra.  This house is about the size of our main floor with a basement. There can't be more than 3 bedrooms in there. The kids are kind and so well mannered. My kids love playing with them. They are starting to get comfortable here and I am thankful. These families move around a lot. There is no stability. The adults have jobs and are in and out, but that leaves little time for the kids. The kids just seem to hang around. They have no bikes or outside toys. No markers or coloring books. They kind of just exist. They stay up as long as they want and s

I read Mark 1 the other morning and read that Jesus healed a woman and many who came to Him. Mark 1:29-34 ESV "And immediately he left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.  Now Simon's mother-in-law lay ill with a fever, and immediately they told him about her. And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her, and she began to serve them.   That evening at sundown they brought to him all who were sick or oppressed by demons. And the whole city was gathered together at the door.  And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. The subject of healing is something that is very real to us.  We experienced that healing in such a special way. The Lord didn't heal Micah with one touch, but used a man to cut the cancer out against all human odds. Different method. Same result. Same awe. As this scan approaches, my heart is a little cautious and overwhelmed. I am tender

Oh, Hello! (: I haven't missed blogging at all this summer. We have been out and about and enjoying our time together. But now I am excited to get back to it all! Micah has a scan in less than a month. On Monday, Sept 9th, he and I are zipping to London. Since we are renting a car, I am hoping to make the round trip in less than 24 hours. We will see if we can make that work! (: His scan and checkup are on the Tuesday morning.  I am so thankful that we are so close geographically to London. It would have made things much harder having to think about moving his medical care to the US. Stability in this area is so important yet for our family. I often thank the Lord that Micah does not dwell on what was, what could have been and what could be. It truly is a gift. Ken and I have our times of wondering what the Lord has planned for our family, but are so sure that His plan is perfect. That knowledge will not make walking through a trial any less painful, but it is something so