-hearing my own "worst case scenario" come to life -- my daughter needs a valve replacement NOW, not years down the road; that she was, in the doctor's words, a ticking time bomb over the past year.
-watching them take her away, feeling my empty hands.
-visualizing what a heart-lung bypass must look like on MY daughter.
-walking to meet the surgeon, hand in hand with my best friend, holding our breath, hoping beyond hope, also fearing the worst.
-sleepless nights and the inability to provide comfort to a sad and restless little girl.
-witnessing the open wound of grief.
-seeing babies hover between life and death.
-weariness.
The BEST:
-feeling hundreds of prayers lifting us up, bringing God's peace.
-hearing the best possible news, hugging my best friend, telling each other she's really okay.
-forging instant friendships in the strangest and most difficult of circumstances.
-reconnecting with old friends.
-knowing how much we are loved by our families.
-cuddles and snuggles and lots of I love yous from the two greatest kids on the planet.
-enjoying the rain washed air, lush greenery and delicious food of Seattle.
-celebrating the removal of each tube and wire.
-knowing that God is making me into a much more loving and much less selfish mommy.
2 comments:
Oh, the tears are flowing. What an unbelievable couple of weeks you all have had! The Lord has given you eternal eyes to see through it all to His purposes and His hand. Praise God!
What a beautiful post, Jen. Thanks for sharing your heart.
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