“Let the beloved of the LORD rest secure in him,
for he shields him all day long,
and the one the LORD loves rests between his shoulders.”
- Deut. 33:12
We are off to hospital this morning, keenly aware of the presence and steady, faithfulness of the Lord with us.
God gave me the above verse while we waited for Emma. We poured it in prayer over her from afar, knowing the Lord was not only near her but with her. And in the praying, the Lord ministered not only to His beloved, Emma Katherine YuXiao, He ministered to me.
This morning we again entrust Emma to His care, and the security of His arms.
Thank you, each of you, for praying for us and upholding our Emma to her Father. We are so very grateful for your prayers, and the love you are showering on our family. Your emails, texts and calls have meant SO MUCH to me. To us.
The aroma of Christ to us. Thank you!
Jim's father, Dave, is also undergoing open heart surgery this morning. May I please ask you to add him to your prayers? Odd timing to have both scheduled on the very same day. We keep smiling at the sweetness of having heart surgery on Valentine's Day.
We will update the blog as the day progresses to keep you all in the loop! Surgery is at 8:30am. It takes about two hours.
So much will change for dear Emma in such a short time.
We have explained over and over what is coming. She's felt the roof of my mouth, her own mouth, looked in mirrors...and now it is time. I don't think she really understands, and how could she?
I'm worried for her in the way a mother worries, and we are so excited for her as this marks in our minds the beginning of a new part of her homecoming and settling in. This is some of God's incredible provision for her. We are praying it feels that way to her, too! Truly asking for that miracle for her.
Happy Valentine's Day, sweet friends!
Praying you each feel the holding grace of our God who loves you beyond measure, and holds you steady and strong in His mighty grasp.
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