Miracles... do you believe in them?

Just reflecting back over my life, I think of all of the prayers I have prayed and prayers that others have prayed for me.  I think of all of the answered and unanswered prayers.  I do love the song, "Sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers".   At the time, it doesn't feel so great when my prayers aren't being answered and it feels like the heaven's have closed to me.  But then, usually in the short distance, I can see where God was just looking out for me... and His will came before mine.  I realize that God sees the bigger picture.  He sees what is coming down the road... and He knows before I do what I need and when I need it.  He orders the steps of a righteous man.  Not that I claim to be righteous but I strive to be righteous.

So, back to my question... do you believe in miracles?  Do I believe in miracles?  Every day when my feet hit the ground and I start my day off with good health, that is a miracle.  Every night when I tuck my children into bed and kiss them goodnight, that is a miracle.  I know where they came from... I know the odds of them being in our house in Louisiana.  But I also know that when they were still in their moms womb, that God knew where they would end up.  He knew who they would come home too and yes, that my friend, is a miracle.

Sometimes we pray for things that we think we need or want... but God has a different plan.  It is hard to trust Him when we want or need so desperately.  But more times than not, His plan is better than ours. 

Trust.  Believe.  Know that ALL things work together for the good of those that love the Lord...

Is Miralax the next Vioxx?? Wow. Just Wow.

Read this article and it freaked me out a bit.  My 14 year old daughter takes Miralax as well as my FIL.  This is pretty scary...

http://www.gutsense.org/gutsense/the-role-of-miralax-laxative-in-autism-dementia-alzheimer.html

Born without a left forearm....

Ms. Iowa was born without a left forearm.  I hope Max is as creative as she is when he gets older.  She has great come backs when folks asks her what happened to her arm.  My little guy tries to hide his because he doesn't like being asked what happened to it.  It breaks my heart.  Gary and I tell him every day how amazing and special he is... and how God made his special arm.  Max can do most of what you and I can do.  He is pretty handy with his arm.  He amazes us daily. 

Thought I would share Ms. Iowa's "blog" with you all.... pretty inspiring stuff..

http://missiowa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=176&Itemid=558

Teresa is getting a new heart... Praise God!!

Teresa is getting a new heart!!  Right now.  As we speak.  Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers and please remember the donor's family as well.   

Here's the link to their blog to follow along....

http://ourplacecalledhome.blogspot.com/
 

A Father To The Fatherless....

Happy Father's Day to my husband, Gary.  Thanks for being a father to the fatherless.  Thanks for sharing and supporting me in my advocacy of adoption.  Thanks for seeing the bigger picture.... hope we made your father's day a special one....

 

Thank You Lord for being a PRAYER answering God!  You alone are worthy of ALL of our praise.  Prayers have been answered and we have peace.  God always has a plan.  Might not be the one we thought it would be.... but HE has the master plan. 

So this morning... I am giving praise and thanksgiving. 

I refuse to get in the blame game.  It is not about blame or questions... it is about worship and praise. 

With that said, we are back on track.  ALL things work together for the GOOD of those that LOVE the LORD! :)  I am standing on His promises... and HIS word... the only sure foundation we have in this life.  Praise God.

Prayers Needed ....

Prayers needed today.  Our family has been devastated by news we received last night.  Our entire lives are on hold for the moment.  God knows our hearts desire and we trust Him for the outcome.  I have always been taught when you don't know what else to do... to just Stand. 

Lord, I am standing on YOUR promises and YOUR word today.  I am placing this entire situation in YOUR hands.  You know our hearts and you alone are in control.  In Jesus Name.  Amen.