The fist day after Ella's diagnosis is a bit hazy to me but one thing I remember asking Greg over and over what "What do we know about God?" Because that is all we had to stand on. "The solid rock on which I stand, all other ground is sinking sand, all other ground is sinking sand" That song still brings tears to my eyes because that is exactly how I felt that day. So what do we know about God I'd ask, and then repeat to myself what I know "He is slow to anger and abounding in love, He is merciful, He is just, He works all things for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purposes." And there formed my perspective. She had the tumor because we live in a fallen and broken world where people get sick, even children. But God loves us and we are blessed!
Here are some of the ways we feel blessed this year.
*Ella's had a Wilm's tumor rather than any other type of childhood cancer.
*We live in a country where from tumor discovery to removal was less than 36 hrs.
*God's perfect timing in that Ella's tumor was not found until AFTER Biniyam was home.
*Biniyam, our precious baby boy, who is so peaceful and happy. He is an absolute joy!
*Ella's continued positive outlook despite all she's going through.
*For Greg, my perfect match and an amazing father.
*Family and Friends, we feel overwhelmingly supported and loved!
*Our church family who have lifted us up in prayer and provided weekly post chemo gifts for Ella, tonight she told me "I really love that I get gifts after chemo because then instead of thinking about chemo I'm thinking about 'I wonder what my gift is going to be?'"
*Good health insurance! Seriously!
* For Greg's job, which continued to pay him through 4 unplanned weeks off this summer.
* For running water and electricity, for a warm house and a fridge full of food
* That we live in a county where we can worship freely
3 comments:
Amen. We are all so blessed!
Happy Thanksgiving, Greg, Steph, Ella and Biniyam. This post is so amazing. Thank you for sharing. We continue to pray for you guys. Love, Nisha
and for a grateful spirit which makes you look at the good and not the bad. I've actually been thanking God a lot lately for a grateful spirit. It must be so sad to be surrounded by so many blessings and only see the negative stuff. I'm glad that God has opened your eyes to the good He has put in your lives. Love you guys!
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