July 10th
Stella
Update: Doctors made rounds and her bilirubin is down to normal range so they
took her off the lights. They are going to wean her off of her nasal cannula
slowly over the next 5 days. We will see what next week brings. Until then... we
cuddle. We can't thank you enough for the prayers, encouragement, and helping
hands. Stella is progressing and doing well, she just need time to build up her
strength. Keep praying and thanks again we love you all!
It's
the small things that make a big difference. Taking a few minutes everyday to
read and worship, builds discipline and helps us gain so much perspective into
the goodness of our God. Choosing to look at the good in all situations and celebrate
what He has given allows us to be joyous and strong in all circumstances. Small
acts of kindness like an encouraging word, a hot meal, or a thoughtful gift for
sweet Stella have touched my heart and made our family feel loved and special.
These things may seem small to the giver but they are an act of His love to the
receiver. Small things make a big difference. Whether it's a prayer, an act of
kindness, or a discipline to bring us closer to Him there is an amazing thing
that happens through these small things. They transform us, mold us, and refine
us into bigger and better people. For when we bless others, we are blessed.
When we study God's word, we grow. When we pray, we are strengthened. As I
watch sweet Stella sleep I am reminded how our God loves to use the small to
show that He is big. Our God blesses the small things and insignificant people.
With a single breath He spoke the world into existence and in a single cell He
encases everything needed to create life. He loves to show His might and power
and He chooses to use us even though we are small and insignificant. Small
things make a big difference to our God. May I constantly be reminded through
her little fingers and chicken legs that I am small so His greatness can be
seen in me.
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