Night, Sickness and Silence

Night, sickness and silence. These are my latest fears. They are most gripping and keep my crying out to Jesus for peace. I most often wish for the morning to come quickly and the bustle of life to surround me. I sometimes look for distraction, (books, t.v, journaling) because I really don't like the silence and the beating of my own heart as I lay awake trembling. I pray desperately for Sophia to be seizure free and for the illness to pass without complications and for Jesus to bring peace over this night and the circumstances. Sickness set in on Sophia, (again) in the form of the common cold. She is having a tough time breathing and it makes her restless and uncomfortable. Low grade fever, I'm left with concern and watch for a seizure, since this is when they seem to appear. She talks in her sleep and I listen to her murmuring. Then she says, very clear, "Papa". I cry and find God reassuring me to close my eyes and trust Him. "Abba, Father," hears my prayer and I understand worry won't change a thing, so I trust Him and He brings me peace and I drift back to sleep. He is whispering in my ear and this time I hear the beating of His heart and I find rest, deep rest, in this night, sickness and silence.

Whew...God's Holding Grace!

     Dad's first post, but not the first time walking in God's strength with the trials of my "Yum-yum."  A week of her throwing up, barely eating, and when she did eat it was negated.  This little one holds very little 'reserves' so her not eating tends to immediately pull down the little reserves she does carry.  God's protection kept her from diving way down as she has done in the past, especially after 5 days of this sickness.  His grace did keep her hydrated thru-out it all, as well.  Thank you Father! 
     Now in the after-math, her hunger has thankfully returned with a nice vengeance.  Mom has also let down after investing everything she had into Sophia's sustenance...letting her guard down and a small sinus cold in.  The brightness of God's spring sunlight has been a welcome encouragement in this post-sickness time.
     I do have to admit that even though Janet bears the majority of the burden of Sophia's care, I am anxiously awaiting the warm weather for a reprieve from the illnesses that bring such in trepidation to Janet & I.  This one makes nine colds/flu's this winter/school season.  Lord willing, next year Sophia will shine as she will have built up all the needed anti-bodies to fight off those "yucky bugs!"  Janet, I know, would like the respite, mentally & physically.
     Thank you again, Lord, for your mighty hand in this little one's life!  Your grace abounds!

BUGS, YUCK!

Here is this~ late winter, early spring, time of year.  It seems to complicate our lives with illness, Baby Doll especially.  She is snuggled in, as I write, recovering from a stomach bug.  Owie!  These are the times I pray for a bubble of protection.  A bubble, wrapped around my family, to ward off all things harmful.  Such a lovely picture.  Someday, but today brings snuggles and loves as the owie needs to release my girls tummy.  Lots of reading, catching up and cartoons and (of course) sleep!  Please pray for her as she needs to recover and stay hydrated.  Please pray for us, as we need wisdom.  Hope to write sooner with a respite from illness.    Got to go, her head is over the bucket, again..........
Bug, bugs, go away and don't come back another day.