Song of Solomon 3:4 ....I found the one my heart loves....
So....so much has happened and most has been great! Like, Jonathan and I having our nine year anniversary. Thinking back our journey hasn't been easy. In all reality, there have been so many crazy moments, like the way we met. I was 22, sad and needing a ton of God. I prayed for Christian friends and I'd go online looking for them. God not only gave me a Christian friend but a Christian husband and partner. I know our union can only be because of God. It's the only thing that makes sense to both of us. Although, there was so much against our relationship, we've made it to year nine. And that's the story of our life. Against all opposition, there is God and because of him we are victorious.
Then a week ago, we moved into a house!!!! It was a three month struggle but it came to be. What we learned from this experience is how God really has something better in store for us. The last three years we almost settled for 3 different homes. They were homes we really didn't like and in places we weren't very happy about but some reason or another it didn't happen. This time around we immediately knew we wanted this house as our home. We prayed and God said Yes! Our boys are loving it. We celebrated our first Easter in the house.
Then our lil Noah and all he's been through. This last week was a mess!
Monday-
Around 5:30 a.m., Noah tossed and turned in his sleep and woke me up. I immediately
knew something was up. I felt his tummy to make sure his tube was in place and I couldn't
feel it. The g tube popped out in the middle of the night so we rushed to the ER to get it replaced. It was nothing serious, but we had to make sure his hole didn't close . It was a first time that tube popped out. Were praying this doesn't happen again. Luckily, the waiting area was empty. We were in and out in less than 2 hours. That's a first!
Wednesday-
He had an ultrasound done and a VCUG was scheduled but they weren't able to do it. During a VCUG, they place a catheter in his penis, fill up his bladder and observe as it empties out. They do this to see where the urine is flowing. In his case, the urine has been going up to his kidney and they want to see how severe this is. Noah wasn't able to relax enough to have the catheter inserted properly. He squirmed, yelled, wiggled until they gave up. I hate these exams and I'm pretty sure every parent having to put their child through something like this hates this as well. There was a stranger in the waiting area. She was compelled to leave a 50.00 gift card to Target and requested he got toys as a present. God has a way of lifting my spirits up when things are going extra rough. I know he uses earthly angels to spread some cheer and she was one of those assigned to be there at that moment in time to spread his love and compassion :).
Friday-
Urologist visit went great! We were so excited to hear the Dr. state Noah's kidney was smaller than previous ultrasounds showed. His inflammation is decreasing. This is awesome news!!!!!!! BUT, the VCUG is still needed to check if the reflux is better as well.
Saturday-
Family visited us. Our first BBQ took place and our home was filled with family. We love our moments we share with loved ones and the moments our children get to love up on their cousins. Laughter and cheer filled our home. We are loving this stage in life right now.
We continue Resting In the Strength of the Lord and request continued prayers for Noah's complete restoration in the name of Jesus.
