I just returned home on the 3rd of January from a wonderful visit with family and friends. I had a wonderful time bringing in the new year and pondering what the new year would bring.
The phone rang early this am and my daughter on the other end was telling me that Colton my 5 year old grandson was going to need emergency surgery, his appendix was ready to burst. Immediately my faith was put to the test. As I rushed to dress and get to the hospital before his surgery a sense of calm came over me as I remembered that within the past year I learned to cast all my worries on God and trust he would answer.
It was only a few weeks ago that I was sitting in church with both of my grandsons, when Colton asked "Why do you go to church grandma?" I was taken aback and answered as best I could. But the answer came to me as I kissed him gently on his warm forehead right before they wheeled him into surgery and whispered. "This is why I go to church, and this is why we pray to God, he will keep you safe, heal you and all of the angels will be at your side when you go to sleep." He seemed pleased, and gave me a hug that brought me to my knees. You need not look far to seize the opportunity to teach who and what God is all about. His 2 year old brother Collin gently reached down to kiss his brother and the wonderment of brotherly love touched me so I had to leave the room. You know children know without saying a word what is going on. He brought his big brother comfort and a pure genuine love that goes beyond words. They both captured my heart this day. Pure love is all around us, we need only to see.
I had placed calls to my prayer warriors as he was taken to surgery and thank them for their prayers and support and to Jen for keeping the candle burning. We need only ask and we shall receive.
The doctor came out and shared the good news that his appendix had not burst and he would be able to go home in a few days. I watched the quiet strength of God wrap around Colton, his father, mother and grandparents as we all ushered in the new year with an answered prayer. And Collin, well he just wanted to know when brother was coming home. God touched this family today.
May the God of hope fill me with all joy and peace as I trust in Him...(Rom. 15:13a)
Amazing..xoxo
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