God is good

I am reminded once again today that God is indeed good.  As we live this life that He has given us, bad things are going to happen.  It is in the midst of the trials that we get glimpses of hope and know that God is good.  As I look at my 2 boys and wonderful husband, I am reminded that God is good.  The road to parenthood was not without bumps for Cleve and me, and I often questioned during the journey what God's plans were.  Now looking back, I am grateful for all that we went through because I can't imagine my life without the 2 little boys that we have been given.  It was the same in finding Cleve.  I dated a few frogs along the way, but I am grateful for the prince that God brought into my life.

It is easy to get discouraged when we see all of the pain and suffering around us.  Everyday we hear of children being abused or of someone losing a baby or a child.  What we don't hear are enough stories of the miracles around us.  Recently, I have been allowed to see a miracle of great proportions up close.  One of my roommates from college's son nearly drowned a week ago Sunday.  From what I hear, things last Sunday looked pretty grim and there was doubt whether he was going to live.  The word of his near drowning got out and there have been thousands of people praying for this little boy.  Today, a week later, he is breathing on his own and is going to be evaluated tomorrow to see what therapies he may need.  God is good!  We are now praying for his complete recovery.  The doctor and nurses are amazed at his progress.  That is the power of prayer and that is the power of my God.  

I am reminded once again of the verse which Cleve and I clung to during our years of waiting for a family.  Jeremiah 29:11 says, "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 a hope and a future."

Please continue to pray for Owen and his complete healing from his near drowning.  I can't wait to see what God has in store for Him.  Be reminded once again as I have been, God is good.  There will always be trouble and hardship this side of heaven, but God is good.