Our family has been consumed lately by lack of sleep and sickness. A couple at our church just had a baby girl. The baby has been in the NICU since she's been born and it has been touch and go. People are losing their jobs at a rapid rate. Some of these are way bigger issues than others. But, we have a God who cares about them all. This morning when a prayer request was sent out about Roxanne and Keith's new baby girl who isn't doing well, all our sleeping problems and sickness seemed so small in the grand scheme. And while yes it is small, it is comforting that God knows and cares about all our needs. I am praying for little Ava Grace that she will gain strength and will come home soon.
We took Ethan to the doctor again this morning because of his sleeping issues. We weren't sure if had an ear infection or what the deal was. He was up for 2 hours straight last night crying and then woke up several times afterwards. Matt and I are just exhausted because of being sick ourselves and then not knowing what to do about Ethan. Well he didn't have an ear infection, but his throat is red and his voice is still hoarse because of all the congestion. She gave us some sample medicine's that are decongestants that also have an antihistamine in it. So hopefully it will help him sleep better and we can knock this sickness out and the sleeping issues too. It's amazing how something so small as this can be so consuming to us. He's been way worse with sickness before, but this has really taken a toll on us. When he was crying for so long last night, Matt finally just got up and sat on the couch with the laptop. I came out into the living room as well and just sat on the couch and prayed and cried. When nothing you seem to do will console your child, it is SO draining. Emotionally, physically, and mentally.
It is so comforting to know that God is there and He does care and love us so much. So many people blame God for things in this world. While I don't understand the reasons behind it all, I trust and know that bad things can be used for good. There are people in my life that reflect this. How can a couple I know who lost their daughter at a young age say that they knew it was God's plan and while yes it was very hard and they will never forget the day she passed. They know that people's lives are being affected and that they have a peace that surpasses all understanding. They trust that what seems to be such a dark situation has a silver lining and can be used for good. While losing a child and being sick and tired are such opposite side of the spectrum, my point is that God loves you and cares about anything that is going on in your life. No matter how big or how small. What is huge in your life may be small to someone else's eyes and vise verso. Cast your burdens on Him, for He cares for you!
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