Life is full of difficult choices for sure. We all face tension on a daily basis – whether large or small. I face that tension on a daily basis in two main areas… family and ministry. You would think the two would fit seamlessly together. After all family is a ministry and ministry most certainly creates a family. But more often than not, it can feel like these are both at odds with each other. They both can compete for…
In the big picture, we are still in the infantile stages of our journey. Even when the cast comes off (hopefully in less than 6 weeks), Cole will still have a long road ahead as he will go through physical therapy to retrain and strengthen his muscles and figure out how to walk again – prayerfully without his infamous limp! All the while, perthes will still be in process. Our prayer is that in the final phase of perthes, his…
Everyone loves to win. That’s why World Cup Soccer makes no sense. I mean, a tie… really!? Anyhow, in this journey we find ourselves on, we’ve already decided that we would celebrate the victories – whether big or small. Honestly, celebrating isn’t too difficult in the life of a five year old, but it is a bit challenging in the current circumstances. The days can be long and slow and the pace of Cole’s normal life has changed radically. We’ve…
Our boys live for the next holiday. Usually, we finish one and the next question that follows is, “Now that we’ve had _____ what is coming next?” There is something magical about expectation. The anticipation and the longing often makes the celebration that much more exciting. And while our reactions temper as we age, I’m quite certain we still possess the same feelings towards the big day – no matter what kind of big day it is. In many ways,…
There is a tension point in my heart this morning. I feel the need to write because I know so many of you are following our journey and expecting updates. I also feel the need to write because it helps me process so many of the thoughts and feelings that we are experiencing. But I’m also strongly against making this about us or somehow keeping my family or myself in the spotlight. In fact, on my morning walk to the…
We have settled into our room here at Birmingham’s Children’s Hospital. Needless to say, it’s been a long day. Cole has really done well. Right now he is trying to rest and the pain seems managed. He has had a few meltdowns – one in recovery and then one with us here in his room. It’s hard to tell if it is frustration or pain, but we think it is frustration. He wants out of the cast already and asked…
I guess this idea of road has been on my mind throughout this journey. In some ways it makes a lot of sense to look at our journey in this life as a road. But it also seems a bit to simplistic to look a life as a road because there is so much more to life than simply getting from point A to point B. Now make no mistake… point B – our final destination is of utmost importance. …
Waiting is hard… especially for me. I think my life really has had only one speed and it doesn’t seem that waiting fits well into that speed. I mean, I have trouble at doctor’s offices, red lights and even my mac pinwheeling. Waiting often feels purposeless. I’ve got better things to do than wait. I have honestly tried to evaluate this problem… even though I have trouble reconciling it as a problem. Surely there are better things to do wait……
We’ve arrived at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. We have a 9a (CST) scheduled surgery time. Of course, we’d be more than okay with being discharged due to a miraculous healing! But either way, join us in praying that God’s name would be made great and His plans would prevail in Cole’s life. Pray for Dr. Killian and his team this morning. Pray for our peace and comfort and that our faith would be made strong in trusting the mighty hand of…
So anyone needing to go into surgery needs to go fully prepared. So at his request… here’s the new and improved Cole… with his tough guy mohawk!