Sorry about the title. I just couldn't help myself. This past week Finley was "casted" for his new leg brace (yes, just one - for the right foot) and I found myself in his closet looking for his old ones. I don't know why. I just wanted to see them. I remember the first day he got them. I put on the brave face while Jen put them on and we watched him crawl around and walk with assistance. I thought I was doing okay until I was strapping him in the carseat and I teared up (I know - shocker) just looking at him. It is amazing to look back and see how far we've come.
Sometimes we just need a gentle reminder.
I took this picture this evening. I didn't remember setting these down on his dresser. I just did. And while I was putting him to bed tonight and praying for him to grow to be a strong man of God, they caught my eye. You know what happened then? I smiled. Actually, I laughed. What a beautiful reminder of the Great Physician that we serve.
Finley will have these braces for a while I am sure, if not forever. I know that people will ask me why he has them, what happened, etc. and I welcome the opportunity to tell them.
Too bad that when we accept Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior we don't get a little souvenier, some physical reminder of the glorious change that has taken place. Or maybe we do.
Maybe our lives and the way we live them are someone else's gentle reminder. I wonder when they see us... what do they see? Is it obvious enough that someone will ask why we are different?
Just thinking,
Meredith
6 comments:
I think you are right in your final thoughts. Our lives should be a reminder of all that God has done for us. It's amazing how he is there for us, always, if we let him be.
I hope that my life shows the different. That is my prayer quite regularly. That people will see a difference in me and ask or seek to have that different in their live. I'm so thankful for God's change in me!
God truly has worked a miracle in Finley's life as well as the lives of your entire family. Can't wait to see him! Love you all.
I so remember that day Meredith! I also remember that Finn threw them in the trash can in the kitchen later that night. But he truly is a living miracle from God and we are truly blessed to have him in our lives and in our hearts.
what a story you have. I love to see the way God works to bring himself glory.
hey meredith,
I need your email address for the next bunco night. you can send it to graingerfam5@yahoo.com
take care,
Beckie
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