God is BEAUTIFUL!
As I sit here in a hospital room with my husband and miracle as we are staying overnight to get all ready for the big day tomorrow, my heart is filled with so much joy! It is really indescribable.
It was close to 19 weeks ago when this journey began... unbelievable. I really can't believe it was that long ago! God has truly blessed us with a miraculous journey that has truly flown by because He has held us through it all and will continue to hold us close as we keep Him close.
I think back to that first night being wheeled into my room with a broken heart wondering when my baby would arrive and how I was going to deal with everything. Then I remember turning to God, Josh, and Mary. I remember thinking I can do this.... Mary did it and she will keep me strong. Then I remember an angel sent to us the next morning... Dr. Fitzpatrick giving us hope and reminding us that with God all is possible and to stay strong. Then came another angel .. Dr. Pyle the nicu doctor giving us even more hope and a beautiful positive outlook on this journey.
I remember being on 7 weeks of bedrest... looking forward to each Saturday as it was another huge milestone in Asher's progress. Going from 2% to 95% .... God and Josh and all of the Angels and Saints along with you our prayer warriors got us there!
How blessed I felt each day in that bed... how grateful I was for this beautiful story God was writing in our lives.... how blessed I was to get to spend each day in bed close with God. That time changed my life as did this whole experience! I have built such an amazing and special relationship with God... one I pray grows stronger and stronger each day.... one I hope my boys can build with our Merciful God too. I would never change this story..... God is the Greatest Author of my life and I couldn't be more thankful!
Now I am sitting here.... on the couch not in the hospital bed ( instead just staring at it lol telling James I am sleeping on the couch tonight... had enough if the bed this summer lol). I am not hooked to IVs... I am not hooked to monitors..... instead I am relaxing on a couch as James us snoring in the recliner next to me and my sweet miracle is peacefully sleeping in his little nursery bed by my side. I feel so blessed..... I could never thank God enough for this story... I could never thank all of you for your endless prayers. For it us because of our AMAZING God and you that we are here! I just can't get over how fast it went and how this moment is truly here!!!
Dear Miraculous God, You are the greatest and most beautiful Author of my life. I could never imagine a greater story. You have shown me how strong I can be... stronger than I ever thought possible. You have shown me how strong your nicu miracles are... again stronger than I ever imagined. You have brought us sunshine out of the rain. You are our light and rock. I praise You for keeping us strong... especially our miracle boy! We praise You for the miracle you have blessed us with. We pray You may continue to shine Your healing grace through Asher and continue to prosper him each day. We pray in Your perfect timing he may be blessed free of oxygen. We trust fully in You and Your perfect timing. We love You above all things. Amen.
We love each of you so much. You are our strength. Thank You for fighting with us throughout this miraculous journey. We pray you may continue to join hands with us along with God, Josh, and all the Angels and Saints in prayer and praise. Let us pray Asher may continue to grow in strength and let us praise God for this beautiful fight and all the blessings He pours out to us each day. He is a beautiful God who loves us more than we could ever imagine!
Please check back for photos of our big day! Also I am sharing the lyrics below from the Christian band Kutless as this song I first heard a couple days ago and made me truly reflect on this miraculous journey and the miraculous God we have as with Him anything is possible ... even what man sees as impossible... all is possible with our everlasting God!
What Faith Can Do"
Everybody falls sometimes
Gotta find the strength to rise
From the ashes
And make a new beginning
Anyone can feel the ache
You think it's more than you can take
But you're stronger
Stronger than you know
Don't you give up now
The sun will soon be shining
You gotta face the clouds
To find the silver lining
I've seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn't ever end
Even when the sky is falling
I've seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do
It doesn't matter what you've heard
Impossible is not a word
It's just a reason
For someone not to try
Everybody's scared to death
When they decide to take that step
Out on the water
It'll be alright
Life is so much more
Than what your eyes are seeing
You will find your way
If you keep believing
I've seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn't ever end
Even when the sky is falling
I've seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do
Overcome the odds
You don't have a chance
(That's what faith can do)
When the world says you can't
It'll tell you that you can
I've seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn't ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I've seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do
That's what faith can do
Even if you fall sometimes
You will have the strength to rise
