The days following Mithadeline's arrival were a direct answer to prayer. Isaiah’s
anxiety about hosting had completely melted away. Those first few days,
Mithadeline and Isaiah were inseparable. Holding hands and playing together. We
could not have asked for more. We knew we would have other challenges and that
this situation would not be easy as we moved forward. But that is just the
amazing part, we are not in this alone. We have a mighty God on our side,
rooting for us and allowing us to draw strength and patience and love from Him.
After all, He is the author of all things.
Knowing the extremeness of her condition, which at this point we still did not have a name for, we knew there would be many trips to Shriners and a change in all of our schedules. But seeing her picture and getting familiar with her condition did not waiver us in taking her in. This road will not be easy. I have had some specific times of feeling discouraged and unworthy of this experience. There will be many along our path who do not understand how we can do this, with everything else we do. My sister had some good words of encouragement for me:
Knowing the extremeness of her condition, which at this point we still did not have a name for, we knew there would be many trips to Shriners and a change in all of our schedules. But seeing her picture and getting familiar with her condition did not waiver us in taking her in. This road will not be easy. I have had some specific times of feeling discouraged and unworthy of this experience. There will be many along our path who do not understand how we can do this, with everything else we do. My sister had some good words of encouragement for me:
“Following God is doing things that don’t make sense. Are you busy? Do you have enough things on your plate? Could this hamper your summer plans? yes, yes and yes.....but as we know - most importantly, if God has laid something on your heart - none of the other stuff matters. God will supernaturally give you what you need to make it though each day.....not just surviving but thriving.”