These past few days have been both emotionally and physically draining. At the worst of it I really thought we might lose my best friend, my mother. We have spent almost every minute in a hospital room praying silently to ourselves and wondering if we were going to be left orphaned. Can grown women be orphaned? I think so.
But now my mom is feeling better and the worst is over. My four year old and my sisters seventh month old have made it through the hospital visits and the hotel room. We have healed from bed bugs, eaten more Tim Hortons then I care to admit and made due with only a few sets of clothing. But the real miracles of this experience have been plenty.
First we can praise God for my mothers recovery. Second my sisters and I have had the chance to reconnect considering we live all over the United States. Third I have had the chance to get to know my nephew and God child. Out family has had the chance to spend precious time in close quarters and take comfort in one another. I am also able to attend my other God Childs first communion as he lives in Steubenville. Friends have offered their time and support by watching the kids and lending us their ears. Some pretty amazing gifts God has provided amidst adversity.
I am grateful for the chance to even see these gifts and hopeful that if He can get us through this He can help us even through the lowest moments.
