Birthday Ponderings

The month of January was a very emotional month and very eye opening. I learned that we are not guarranteed one more day with those we love. There are two sweet, sweet families in our church who lost precious little ones very unexpectedly. My heart continues to grieve these losses. It makes me realize that God is in control of lives and at any time He can take what is HIS away from me. I must learn to trust Him and His plan for my life and the lives of my friends.

Daddy's sister recently told us about a sweet baby born at 23 weeks! This story reminded her of her little brother (Daddy) who was also born early and teeny tiny (2 lbs 1 oz). What a miracle both of the boys are. How thankful I am to the doctors and nurses who cared for Daddy to keep him alive and grow him big and strong. I dare not think what my life would be without him! He is my joy and strength and my best friend. What a blessing he was 32 years ago! (Happy Birthday Daddy!)

Daddy at 21 days old, weighing in at 2 lbs 7oz.

Two different stories, two separate outcomes. What determines who is held by their earthly father and who is held by their Heavenly Father? I am not sure we will ever know the complete reason until we are able to ask God ourselves. I do know that all of these families found their strength each day from the only Father who has an unending supply to give away! It is amazing to read and talk with these faithful followers to hear how God is guiding them and giving them hope to carry on.

Exodus 15:2 says "The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him."