Today I had a very unique experience. I went early this morning to a local daycare where I was honored to meet a little girl with hand & feet differences. She is 5 & I am confident that she will become like a big sister to my child & help us figure out practical challenges we may encounter. Her mom met me there & I so enjoyed talking to her. I feel like she is dear friend- we've spent some time on the phone & I suppose there is a unique bond between us as moms of these precious children. She can relate to me in a way no one else can. I watched the little girl eat with her friends, drink out of a dixie cup (using one nubbin!), play, read a book (she can turn pages with a nubbin!), walk on her prosthetic feet (tatooed with Strawberry Shortcake of course!), & do other typical 5 year old activities. Soon, we're going to the park on a weekend so that Reagan can also meet her. I am so grateful to find a child locally with some similarities to my baby. This is so rare - the only other kids I've found are in Kansas City, Phoneix, & Alabama. Definitely a God thing to find a new friend in our city!
Then, this afternoon, I was grocery shopping & trying to hold back tears, in fact, as I struggled with seeing an infant's feet in front of me. A few minutes later, however, I was really trying to hold back my tears in order not to make the cashier think I was losing my mind. Our cashier had a major hand difference. I never would have even noticed it except that he lifted it up in front of me. I was struggling not to cry tears of joy as I watched him work efficiently & rapidly. As a teenage guy, I know he would really think this pregnant woman was losing it & I certainly didn't want to put him on the spot so I held it together until the parking lot. It's just cool how maybe something I've never noticed before keeps popping up in front of me & reminding me that while there will be challenges for our kiddo, they will be a normal, functioning member of society & they will figure out how to do things on their own - things I can't imagine completing without my hands & feet.
5 thoughts:
There is no doubt that God is in control and opening your eyes to exactly what He wants you to notice. You are so in tune spiritually that you won't miss a thing that He is trying to teach you.
You and Reagan and expectant grandparents remain in my prayers, and especially "baby".
Kay L.
You and Reagan have been chosen by God and are accepting his path so beautifully. He is steering you in directions you have never known you could face. I'm amazed every day at your calmness and trust in his amazing grace.
You stay in my prayers.
Carolyn S.
And again I say...why are we ever surprised? God has such cool ways of doing things! Such unique ways to encourage us! Remember to take every thought like the ones in the grocery store captive! God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power and love and sound mind. (2Tim1:7). When you have fearful thoughts, hand them over to God because they are NOT from Him, and I think it's cool how He keeps reminding you that they aren't! You want to cry...He shows you a functioning teenager in society with a hand difference. hmmm...amazing? I think not! :) Love you, friend!
Katie, we haven't met yet, but I am Debby Gilliam's daughter and a friend of your in-laws. Thank you for journaling your thoughts and for letting us all in on the incredible ways that God is blessing and teaching you. You are such an incredible person and your sweet baby is so lucky to have parents that already cherish it so much. You make me want to be a better mother to my children and also to open my eyes to what God is trying to show me daily. You have already touched so many lives and I know your baby is going to be used by the Lord to do the same.
Ashley S.
hi there, katie!
as i read your latest journal entry, the words to the chorus of a comforting hymn played in my mind:
"...i've seen it in the lightning, heard it in the thunder, and felt it in the rain; My Lord is near me all the time, My Lord is near me all the time."
of course we know that He is always near, but oftentimes we see not Him, but the challenge before us. you are so strong and so wise to be completely in tune with His plans and His provisions for you and your family! you are exactly where He wants you--and where He desires that all His children be. thanks again for sharing your heart along your journey.
with love and prayers,
nancy
p.s. great new wheels! :-) my daughter laura lyn names her cars, too. she has a new silver yukon on the way. i suggested the names "sylvia" (for silver) or "connie" or "condi" (as in c. rice), but she said she'd have to have it before she could name it. i'm sure you get that. :-) we'll have to compare names later!
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