A Relaxing Day

Psalm 16:8
I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Besides a couple small dips in Asher's heart rate, I woke up to another morning of strong monitoring sessions. While I ate breakfast, my dad sent me a message to let me know he had went to a special Mass that included prayer intentions for Asher, James, Easton, and me and for all those with pregnancy concerns. It made me smile that he went without me asking. I just informed him last night that my good friend Jane had it planned for this morning. Knowing my dad was present made it even more special.

When Jane visited a while back she told us about how she had a Mass planned for us. I am so glad she sent me a reminder last night as it again meant so much and so I could let my parents know too. Jane is just one of those special friends who devotes her life to God, and goes out of her way to always pray for me and my family. Her setting up a special Mass for us is such a beautiful blessing. I know God was holding Asher extra close with His miraculous hands during that special Mass. Thank you Jane for being the amazing friend you are. Your endless prayers and inspiration through this journey have really brightened our days and continue to help us to stay strong and always stay close to God. 😊

It was a pretty calm morning as Asher again stayed strong during his 11:00 session. Then James and I began to watch a movie on TV. It felt good to have a day just to relax and enjoy each other's company. James will be working nights again this week, so I get to spend most of the day with him, which I cherish. 

Later this afternoon, there was a knock on our door and a lady came in with a card. It brightens my day when I get random mail. It was from Barbara and Dave, who are good family friends. Barbara is my Aunt Diane's sister. I loved the quote on the  front of the card that said: "Sometimes what looks like falling apart is actually everything falling into place." The inside then said "Keep hoping. Keep believing. And know that things are going to turn out fine." It again was remindinge that God always has a beautiful plan for us. That first night seemed that things were falling apart, but yet we had prayers surrounding us and kept faith in the impossible as we reminded ourselves that nothing is impossible with God. Here we are at 27 weeks still holding strong and made it to the 90% survival rate milestone. God always knows the best plan for us and how miraculous He is! Even during the times you feel your world is falling apart, He is there and He brings light into even the darkest nights. He is constantly working in our lives. Thank you Barbara and Dave for the beautiful card filled with inspirational words. Your thoughtfulness and kindness mean so much to us! 

This evening I look forward to making more bracelets for my students this school year and just relaxing. I miss my little buddy, but I know he is having fun. When I called my mom earlier he said hi to me on the phone. It always cracks me up because when I ask him questions over the phone, he whispers the answer softly and mom says he has a big smile on his face. He melts my heart each day!

Dear God, Thank You for continuing to hold Asher's hand and keeping him strong. Thanks for amazing friends who go out of their way to keep us strong throughout this miraculous fight. Thank You for being our guiding hand as You lead us to Your beautiful plan. You are an amazing and merciful God who we trust in and love above all things! Amen.

To all of you.. Your prayers and thoughtfulness fill our heart and keep us strong in this fight for our little miracle. We are so blessed to have you our prayer warriors journey with us in this fight. Let us continue to unite with God, Josh, and all the Angels and Saints in this amazing fight for Asher. It is because of God and all of your unending prayers that Asher continues to fight strong! How blessed our little trooper is!