God's in the Little Things

You know, God's in the little things. I was reminded of this today as my frustration mounted after getting up early on my last "sleep-in" day before school starts for me as a teacher. I have what seems like a million things to do in my classroom, and only a precious few minutes to do it in. So, when I realized that the school was closed today, I drove away nearly in tears wondering how in the world I was going to get everything done before the kids come. Since I was already in town, I decided to pick up the dry cleaning and then run errands. While talking to one of my favorite ladies at the dry cleaner, I realized Roy and Shi probably had stuff to be picked up as well. I asked the lady about it, and since she knows me so well, she said I could pick up theirs as well. I then called out to the Raley's and told them I was on my way to bring them the shirts and asked if they needed anything else before I headed out. I could tell that Shi sounded down, and she simply replied, "No, but seeing you and the kids would brighten our day." I drove out, and watched as Roy played with Colby, both with smiles on their faces, and sitting like a little kids do, Indian Style, and realized this time would never of happened had I been able to work in my classroom as I had planned. The frustration became a forgotten thought, and an incredible peace came over me as I was reminded God is in control of this wild ride that we call life, not us. He is in everything; every high, every low, every hurt, every joy. Sometimes it is just hard to take a step back and remember, God IS in all things, even the little things. So, thank you God for putting a halt to my plan today, and rearranging it to yours. The hour and a half spent with Roy and Shi were not minutes, but a LIFETIME of memories for my children. God is good, ALL the time.

Monday Jack will be driving Roy and Shi to Dr. Lukman's (Roy's oncologist) office for the results of the liver biopsy at 1:45. This will give us a realistic view of the future and what all it holds. Please be praying for this time. Pray for the Peace that passes ALL understanding to be in all of their hearts, and also for true healing. God is still in the healing and miracle business. I am not giving up yet, and refuse to honor anyone but God and His abilities in this process!

Jeremiah 29:11

"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 hope and a future."

A Child's Touch

Well, we are home from the hospital, and Roy appears to be doing well. The morning began like this: Jack left the house this morning at 5:00 to pick his parents up and take them for the appointment at 6:30 at Florida Hospital Altamonte. Roy was taken back at about 7:30, where they did the liver biopsy. I arrived with the kids around 9:00, and Roy was brought to recovery about 30 minutes later. Roy awoke to have Sheila, Sheryl, Jack, myself and the kids surrounding him with love. The picture I posted was a quick one I grabbed on my cell phone of Colby holding Pappaw's hand. It both brought tears to my eyes and a smile to my face. The sweet, innocent touch of a child. There has to be the presence of the Lord in that. My Colby is a very tender hearted child, and seeing his Pappaw like that is tremendously difficult for him. He kept asking what the nurses were doing, and why. I sometimes feel children are so much more perceptive than we give them credit for. Research says that human touch has healing properties to it, and I believe Colby's touch and prayers healed all of our hearts a little today.

We left Roy and Shi shortly ago in their home, recovering both physically and emotionally. The road we are on might not be fun, but family is a good thing, and if anything good is coming of this, it is the ability to spend a little more time together than we usually do. What a blessing in disguise.

Sitting and waiting...

I am sitting anxiously waiting to hear from Jack as he is sitting at Florida Hospital Altamonte with his Mom while Roy is having a liver biopsy done. For those that don't know, Roy was diagnosed with both liver and pancreatic cancer one week ago today. It was amazingly painful for the family after watching Roy live cancer-free for nearly 4 and a half years. I will update today when I hear how it went.

Trying something new...

Writing a blog: something else new I am trying! Curious about my title? For those that know me well, know that I say "doo-ta-doo" when I am nervous, upset, happy, and well, just about anytime I am at a lack of words, or just don't know what to say! Maybe it is my personal supercalifragilisticexpealidotious? Who knows, but basically, it usually just puts me in a little happier of a place. :)