Could not be more precious!!

One minute he's playing near his box, the next I look up and he's in it- love it!

No words, too cute!!

Grace

“For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12

My precious little one is sick. He’s had a rough week. Started with immunizations, then high fever, then rash all over, and sores in his mouth/throat. I want so badly to take it away, and to relieve his pain. I can’t. So at least I thought I could do my part (as a mom and nurse practitioner) and figure out what the heck is going on. I’ve failed there too. His cluster of symptoms doesn't exactly fit any of the classical diagnoses. It could really be a number of different viruses and hopefully not related to his immunizations.

Helpless. That sums it up. Until, I finally sat down today, put the computer and textbooks aside and opened my bible. God’s word brought me peace, reassurance, and above all strengthened my heart as I trust that He is near. He holds my baby, He knows all. He will heal Eli. I am confident of that.

My mother, who lives each day with a broken heart, reminded me of God’s goodness. When we try to take the reins and control things ourselves (as I did today frantically searching for answers) we miss the big picture. God is good, He has a plan. I wanted the answer to the problem, I was searching there for peace.

“Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”Hebrews 4:16

I’m covered with grace. I’m not a perfect mom, wife, sister, friend, or daughter, but I am covered with grace to help in time of need.