Friends, you are the witnesses. The medical establishment can give us all the technology in the world, and for that, we are more than grateful. They made this day possible. But in the end, only the LORD Himself can grant hearing to the deaf....sight to the blind....life to the dead. HE is the mighty Healer, the only One who can redeem that which has been lost. As it happens, my birthday is tomorrow, and in an humble way, I feel as if the Lord Himself has given me a birthday present that nobody else could have ever given - the gift of a child who turns her head to her name
Tonight, the juxtaposition is so very poignant. My eight-year-old was sobered when she heard another eight-year-old lost his life in an act of terror today. How do you really explain to a child the epic battle of good versus evil....life versus death....God versus Satan? It's the eternal war, and we still fight it every day. The scriptures tell us in Ephesians, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm."
Many, many days I have wondered when we will see clearly the tapestry that the Father is weaving. I look at my three special treasures - each one, in her own way, a child for whom the world had assigned little value -- and I see them laughing and running and belonging. I see them eating ice cream and playing baseball. I see mended hearts. I see miracles.
Miracles still happen, friends. They happen in the here and now. They happen in the marvelous and in the mundane. They happen in every day life. They happen even when our faith is small and our hearts feel faint. They happen because God Almighty is still at work.
In joy and in sorrow, on mountains and in valleys, we praise His name!
Amy
Oh my goodness! What a day for Anna! That brought happy tears to my eyes to read! Praise God!
ReplyDelete(By the way, another family just posted about their daughter who they just adopted and some of what they've said is reminiscent of the earlier part of Anna's journey. Do you mind if I link them to your blog? I think they might find this procedure interesting, plus just appreciating that you're a little further down the road than they are).
Absolutely!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to one of the sweetest women I know. I am so glad to hear of Anna's success. Couldn't ask for a better birthday gift. :)
ReplyDeleteWow so amazing! Love to hear your stories of the girls. I have seen Amelia's heart and tenderness in Sunday School and look forward to the days we get to know Anna and Lucy in SS. Happy Birthday Blessings Amy!
ReplyDeleteI am continually amazed at the goodness and greatness of our God! It is so precious that He is showing His greatness in these sweet children. And we are so blessed to get to be a part. This will be the best birthday gift ever!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! She is doing so well....I know yu must be pleased, pleased, pleased. In hindsight, the only thing I wish I had done better was try to instill a love of reading in Lindsi. She never enjoyed it as a child, & still, it is not her thing, but even though deaf kids can operate so well among the hearing, their vocabulary suffers.
ReplyDeleteGoing into 6th grade, that is Lindsi's only deficit & I think if she loved reading, she would just have that little extra advantage that she doen not have right now.....
Praising the Lord with you! tears in my eyes -He is awesome! What an amazing gift for you to have. Thanks for blessing us by sharing!
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