Hope you all are having a wonderful Easter!
I’m reminded today of the new life we have from Jesus Christ’ resurrection and the the gift of eternal gift He gives to believers. I am not worthy but He makes me worthy because of Him.
My heart feels heavy today because my mom is still feeling sick. She recently had a second hospitalization and my dad just had glaucoma surgery. He’ll have another glaucoma surgery for his other eye in a few weeks. So there’s uncertainty, stress, and frustration. However, I’m reminded again and again that Jesus is near and that there is a purpose for all things.
Thirteen years ago on Easter, Ellis was a week old and she had her first open heart surgery called the Norwood. Chris and I were on edge that day. When we came to see her in the ICU, she was wearing a pink crocheted beanie that was lovingly handmade by a volunteer. When I whispered “mommy’s here” into her ear, she opened her big eyes and stared at me. I fell in love and the rest is history.
Wow, that was a 13 years ago. 13 years we didn’t know we’d have since doctors from the early start gave us grim prognosis of her future health. We were offered compassionate care if we didn’t want Ellis to have the three stage heart’s reconstructive surgeries. She’s had 6 surgeries so far and still going strong. I’m glad we took the chance because I see His miracle in action everyday. Life is full of challenges and blips along the road and it’s essy to lose sight of the bigger picture, but His blessings are abundant and timed to perfection.
Happy Easter!
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