Sorry it has taken me so long to post.  My life has just been amazingly busy lately.  However, I did want to let you know that my son, Scott, did make it to the State high school diving finals.  It was an incredible answer to prayer because he is a freshman and there were a lot of great divers there. 

Only the top 6 of 24 divers advance to the State Meet.  Scott edged out the 7th place diver by 2/10ths of a point.  Talk about close.  I absolutely believe, and so does Scott, that it was the power of God's people praying that made the difference in his diving that day.  In fact, in an area news report they quoted Scott saying, "My entire family, church, and school were praying for me today.  That gave me the confidence I needed to dive my best."

This experience was a test of faith and trust for me as well.  As I was watching and praying in the stands, I knew the outcome was close.  I had prayed that God knew what was best for my son and that I totally gave the situation over to Him to handle.  I pledged that no matter what happened I'd trust that God knew what was best for Scott and accept that. 

When it looked like Scott wasn't going to make the top 6, I started to question and doubt.  And, then I'd repent and keep praying, "I really do trust you, Lord."  It showed me just how weak my faith can be sometimes.  This made me reexamine my connection to God.  I asked myself, "Would my faith be strong enough if a bigger trial came along?"  I know it would, but this experience showed me I must work at being a stronger Christian every single day (through prayer, Bible study, and fellowship) to grow stronger in Him.

Thank you to all of you who read this post and said a prayer for Scott!