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As you might imagine we have spent a great deal of time at the hospital lately! During our time there, we have had opportunity to get to know other families who also have children in the ICU. There are a multitude of reasons that children/babies need to be hospitalized, but we are always amazed at the courage so many of these families have. It is easy for us to say , "oh I could never do that" , or , "I could never be so strong", when we observe others going through trials. But as our family has found, no one signs up for these difficult things, yet, if God puts us here, here is where we are. Here in this place, we do what we need to do, until it is over. For some families the waiting until it is over may be a lifetime - most likely a shortened lifetime. We spoke with one wonderful family who has known since early on, that their daughter has a terminal illness. They are trying to make choices to help her live out her days in a comfortable and happy manner. They were in the ICU for a procedure that will help enhance her short little life. Another family has a small little newborn whose heart is not going to last long, and she will need a new one. One of our new friends, knows her little girl's life will most likely be short, and full of lots of medical issues, yet she longs to do everything possible to get her home and resume life with her other children. I find these men and women courageous. Not one of them would ever choose to see their children suffer, yet, by getting out of bed each morning and making their way to the hospital, they show courage. Courage to face whatever comes, courage to deal with all being in a hospital entails. Might I encourage you, to invest time in a family who has a chronically sick child, or one who has lost a child, or who visits the hospital frequently. These families will encourage you, and they will be grateful beyond words, however, they probably can never repay your kindnesses. Pray for us, as we want to encourage our friends, and hope to share the hope of Christ with some of these families we meet. He doesn't take away the pain, but His grace and mercy are surely there in the midst... |
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