Supper was served right on time. We were seated at the table at 7 pm and served shortly after. The conversation was minimal. We ate. And ate. And ate. Between the four of us (me, G, Julie, and Bill), we finished off a casserole dish of brown rice and 15 pieces of chicken. When we didn’t think we could eat anymore, we loaded up in Julie’s new minivan and headed for yogurt. The two boys sat in the front seats, the cousins in the middle, and the sisters in the back. Something happened to me as I sat in the backseat of that minivan. With the sunroof down, I cast all of my worries and uncertainties aside and began counting my blessings…
For the first time in weeks, I felt peace. And I couldn’t help but smile! God is good! He has provided for me in so many ways and I know that He will continue to do so. Thank you God for Garrett and sweet Mary Reese. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to live a mile away from my big sister. Thank you for Hendley and the opportunity to watch her grow. Thank you for Baby Trent and for healing his kidney. We anxiously await his arrival and cant wait to see what You have in store for our precious babies.
And thank you God for blessing us with a family that is willing to travel via car, plane, and train to be with us during this time of uncertainty. Garrett’s mom and step-dad fly in today around lunch. On Tuesday, my mom arrives on the train and on Saturday morning dad is driving up. G and I are so fortunate to have the love and support of our family and friends. We cannot thank you all enough for your sweet comments and prayers! Please continue to pray that God will heal Garrett’s body and that the results of Wednesday’s test will be cancer free!
Perhaps you need to make a trip to a Honda Dealership near you to buy yourself an Odyssey. This post could be a minivan commercial.
The real miracle is that, after living here together for a year, we all finally sat down for dinner ON TIME.
Seriously, so glad you are feeling such peace now. Prayers are surely working….
I am so happy that everything is falling into place for you guys! I knew it would! I will continue to pray for G! Much love, Clare
Prayers are still coming up from Rome. Please keep us posted on Garrett.
J’s right…that could be a commercial…
Glad you found some time to count your blessings. We never do that often enough. It’s so wonderful to step back and see God’s hand working right in the middle of our lives. And, I know He is working on G right this minute!
The prayers will continue; let us know how things are turning out.
You guys are on the top of our prayer list this week! Please keep us posted on the test results.
We are praying without ceasing for you and your lovely family! You know we love you!
I’ll keep you guys in my thoughts.
Carly- I love you so much! Just wanted you to know that you encouraged me reading that! I needed to be reminded to count my blessings instead of counting the uncertainties!! Thanks for being so awesome! I’ll be praying hard!
i have thought of your precious family quite frequently. i have prayed for you each morning while i’ve been jogging but by the time i get home things get too busy to actually get on here & email you.
i am praying for your peace to continue & for tomorrow’s results to be clear.
the waiting can be the hardest part, i know this for a fact.
wish you were looking for a house here in gwinnett county!! maybe we can meet very soon
big hugs to you & interceding for you now!
xo
We are praying for you and Garrett, friend, and we will continue through the day tomorrow.
“The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17