Tuesday, September 30, 2008

one year ago...


josiah battling Botulism last year

today, happy and healed

josiah and "sisi" - his word for maicee

climbing

sweet kids

Today I rejoice in the healing hand of God! September 30, 2007 Josiah was in the PICU at Sutter Memorial Hospital battling Botulism and today, September 30, 2008 he is a healthy happy boy. Josiah brings such joy and completion to our family. My heart overflows with love for him. We spent time today enjoying the sunshine and breeze. I was humbled as I looked back at my journal of those days and at the Word that sustained us.


"I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came upon me; I was overcome by trouble and sorrow. Then I called on the name of the Lord: "O Lord, save me!" The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. The Lord protects the simplehearted; when I was in great need he saved me. Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you." Psalm 116:1-7


I continue to pray this prayer for Josiah; one that we clung to a year ago...


"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:11-13

4 comments:

Eric said...

We share in your joy.

-Eric Borgh

Unknown said...

Kait,
Those are great, comforting words. I am so glad you posted and reminded us all of God's miracle in Josiah's life!

Linda said...

Those were dark days. Certainly your faith sustained you as you waited and watched for even a tiny hint of healing as the hours dragged on. Praise, praise, praise....

gbeidler said...

Praise Jesus for His plans and his healing power for your sweet boy. I am grateful with you today for his life and for God's grace in it. How wonderful to know God does have good plans for him and a purpose for his life. loving you all! (and LOVING Josiah's hair!!)