Thoughts from Mom

Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

Last week, I was searching through the Bible looking for the perfect verse to use for Luke. I just finished painting a picture of a cute little pirate boy looking out towards the ocean for Luke. Isaiah had his own verse and pictures, so I thought it would be great for Luke to have his. When I came across Joshua 1:9, I knew immediately this was Luke's verse. Little did I know how God would also use this verse to encourage me in the days to follow.

Most of you have heard that our little one Luke was born Saturday morning at 10:30 am. It was a whirlwind of a morning that ended in a surprise and emergency c-section. I was actually put out completely, and Luke was taken away before I had a chance to see him. They brought him by my room in his traveling incubator right before he left so I could see him and touch his little hand. It wasn't easy to see Luke leave me right after he was born and fly away to San Fran. My comfort was in knowing that he was not going alone. Although I couldn't go with him, I know the LORD our God is with him wherever he goes. It was also my saving grace that Josh was able to go to San Fran to be with Luke. His earthly and heavenly fathers both watching over him. What could give a mother more comfort?

Thank you everyone for your prayers and thoughts. They are keeping us strong and at peace. I am healing well, and looking forward to our family being together soon. I am still at Clovis Community Hospital. Isaiah is hanging out with grandmas and grandpas and cousins and getting spoiled with lots of love. Josh and Luke are in Pediatric ICU at UCSF. We are taking everything in stride as we continue to wait for tests and updates on Luke. The amazing thing about the Word of God is that you can truly cling to it with the little bit left that you have, and that truth will prevail.

Love in Christ,
Amy