One year ago today at about this very same time, we were received the horrifying news that Samuel was found in a ditch where he laid all night in near freezing temperatures. We had no idea he had a broken spine, broken leg, a body temperature of less than 82 degrees and severe internal injuries. The next few hours unveiled so much damage that he was taken by life flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston where he was immediately taken to emergency surgery, given numerous blood transfusions, and spent a month in shock-trauma ICU. It was a horrible day! But 20 something surgeries later and a year of recovery, we find ourselves at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore where Samuel is having the big surgeries that will start putting him back together again so that he can have a quality life. They told us his surgery will be 12-18 hours long. Our Savior has shown us time and time again that He is in control and that His will be done. God answered our prayers and Samuel is a survivor. This year has been quite a journey and I look forward to seeing God continue to work in Samuel's life....and in ours. His plans are not always the same as ours, nor is His timing, but His purpose is greater. Samuel is ready for this day and we are too. Sometimes we forget to thank God for the simple things we take for granted. Living a life without daily pain, living in a country with superb medical care, those special people who are far more than just doctors, the blessing of having a family who loves us and friends who lift us up in prayer, having friends who have went way beyond the norm to try and help us to pay the medical bills that just keep coming or give us a hug when we are at the breaking point, having the ability to travel across the country to get to best surgeons for the job, having a husband who is willing to work nights or whatever it takes to provide for his family......these are a few of things I am thankful for today. Whatever the results are from today's surgery, I will be at peace with because I know we have done everything possible to get the best outcome and God is faithful. He has brought Samuel this far and He will will not abandon us now.
Yesterday, my dear friend, Cheri sent me this verse in a text. It was a sweet reminder.
Isaiah 41:14 For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, "Do not fear. I will help you."
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