Friday, January 23, 2009

How Does God Feed You?

Pastor Dwight gave an interesting sermon this past Sunday and I have been thinking about it a lot this week. How does God feed me? I think that God has definitely been feeding me through other people's kindness, generosity, and prayers throughout this whole process with Liliana. Every kind word, every kind gesture, or act that anyone has performed has given me the strength to go on. People ask me "How do you do it?" "I sure couldn't" I tell them that when it's your child involved you find a way to get through things. God gives you the strength to carry on when you feel like giving up and throwing in the towel. He says he will never leave us nor forsake us. It seems like whenever I have one of those moments when I want to start crying and just want to get as far away from here as possible someone crosses my path that day and either says or does something that let's me know that things are going to be alright. I also feel like I have become somewhat of an advocate for parents with children that have ds and a congenital heart defect. I have met so many wonderful families through my blog and through the Ds Northeast Ohio group. Some of the families I have met initially contacted me via email and wanted to know about the clinic and the surgeons and just what to expect from it all. I hope that talking about my experiences with others has helped feed them spiritually as much as it feeds me spiritually. I never dreamed that this experience would get this intense, but I know that living through all this has not only made me a stronger person spiritually it has helped me to look at life in a whole different way and cherish each and every day that I have here on earth with my family and friends.

3 comments:

To Love Endlessly said...

God surely does work in mysterious ways, but he never gives you more than you can handle. Through his gracious hands and wonderous works he has blessed you in immeasurable ways. I believe this with all my heart as I am a parent that you have helped tremendously. Although the road is very long and hard your words are always thoughtful. Thank you to you and your family for touching our hearts and lives.

Kim Rees said...

Thank you Perplexing Situation. I am glad that God has blessed you through me. Do I know you? I just want to be able to help others the way that others have helped me.

To Love Endlessly said...

Oh this is Patti Heath. Marissa is in surgery as I write this.