Today I am joining a community that is writing on the prompt: PAUSE
Life has been on pause.
No, that is not quite right. The nonessentials of life have been on pause.
A week ago my grandson developed a critical illness and has been in a pediatric ICU. My daughter has been at his bedside. My husband and I have been taking care of the other children.
We have been learning their daily patterns, seeing more of their school projects. It has been an intense week. Grandpa has earned the title of Grand Nap Master for his ability to coax the toddler to take a nap.
The days have been stressful but touched with little blessings. We are thankful for the prayers on behalf of our family. A dear friend sent me scripture verses. This one has encouraged me:
Psalm 62:5-6 Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from Him. Truly He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
The evening before major surgery my grandson’s youth group held a prayer meeting. About fifty people, many of his friends, showed up to pray.
We are blessed by God’s love being displayed by faithful friends.
UPDATE: Our grandson is recovering after two surgeries for a bleeding brain aneurysm. We praise God for answered prayer. We are grateful for the skill of the medical team and the advances in medical technology.
UPDATE on 8/3/18: After a summer of therapy our grandson is preparing to begin high school in a couple weeks. We are praising God for his progress and continue to pray for returning strength and adjustment/healing of limitation in his eyesight.
Healing prayers and continued strength to overcome all the adversary’s darts, good for grandpa, naps are important ans so is the rest Jesus offers. Visiting from Faith on Fire.
Thank-you, Rebecca!
Lord, hear our prayers. Thank you for sharing the story of your week and how you see God at work even in this, bringing you peace, strength, and joy. This is a beautiful reminder!
I am visiting from the FMF linkup. I am sorry to read about your grandson. I will be praying for him .
Thank-you!
Praying for your grandson. Sounds like you’ve had a busy weeek.
Thank-you Tara. Sometimes life takes us down a new path, but God is always there to help. Have a blessed weekend!