Monday, January 4, 2010
Jan. 4
I'll be heading back to work tomorrow. Oh, how I hope I don't have anyone ask me how the baby is doing ... I think work should be pretty safe, but I'm not so sure about the bus stop. Maybe I'll just drive in instead and take the bus Thursday.
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Last Friday when I went to work at St. Marys I was floated to Mary Brigh 3, the rehab unit for brain injuries and neurological disorders. Walking through those doors brought back so many memories of when Garrett was in the PICU. I thought about everything he had gone through, as well as you and Chris - and working with patients with brain injuries made me aware of what also might have been. Needless to say, I did tear up a few times.
But the next day, during my devotions, I started remembering my first child, and how she died just weeks before she was due. Did I tell you how afraid I was that she had been my only chance at having a little girl? Niether your dad or I had any sisters, and I was sure that all the rest of my children would be boys. Then, God gave me 2 beautiful, brilliant daughters! I was so blessed. Then he gave me 2 great sons - and they were alot of fun, too.
But before Shelli came along, there were several years when I had to learn to trust that God knew what was best, and that He loved me and (hopefully) the children He would give us.
So this is a message of hope - which is believing in the good things that are to come.
Romans 15:13 (amp) says, "May the God of your hope so fill you with all joy and peace in believing (through the experience of your faith) that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound and be overflowing (bubbling over) with hope." This is my prayer for you, Mindi.
I am still sad that Garrett had to leave so soon. He was so perfect, he looked so much like you. And from what you have described he had your temperment too. I never had the chance to learn anything about your first sister until my dad saw her in heaven when he was dying. He said she had dark eyes and hair, and a big smile on her face. So at least I know she's happy - and I know Garrett is happy, too. Someday we'll all be happy when we leave this life behind - but until then know that there are many people who love you and are praying that God will fill you with His peace and hope until your arms are filled with another beautiful little soul.
Love you!
Mom