at the Rochester Zoo
Steve and his friend
Jon and me at a Ukrainian church...brought back memories.....
Today we did an interview for the Rochester newspaper. As part of the interview we walked down to where the accident happened...I saw the tree that saved my children's lives...it was just a scrawny little weeping willow, with a small branch hanging over the canal, Before I had thought is was a larger tree that was further down the canal. I saw what a miracle it was that Jon was able to grab it, hold on and keep the children's head above water! I was afraid that walking back there would upset me but it really made me feel grateful for their lives being saved!!!! The thought just washed over me how God had prepared that tree many years ago to grow....it's an insignificant tree but to us, it was a life saver and a huge part of the story of their rescue! Wish I'd had my camera with me!
We took the kids to a small zoo here for a couple of hours today and had a nice time walking around and looking at the animals. They had what we call "swamp birds" Cranes...that made me laugh! The animal we liked seeing the most was the chipmunks they have here. We don't have chipmunks in Florida so we kept trying to get a decent picture of them:) We saw an Ukrainian church from the highway and had to find it to go by it. We had hoped it would be open but it wasn't. Reminded us of the beautiful churches we saw in Ukraine,
Today Selah's nurse was very positive as she feels she sees some changes in her, that she is more alert. That makes us feel good when others can see changes too! Her music therapist also seemed to think she was more alert also and told Jon. We love hearing anything positive! Tonight Jon took my shift over at the hospital and I'm on duty at the RMH:) But I miss seeing Selah! It's hard to juggle our time here to do some things together as a family. And there is always one who is missing.... the first few times were just gut wrenching...and it still hurts to see that empty spot at the table... Looking forward to the time Selah will be able to be with us all the time. I dont' know how we will do everything but we will figure out our new "normal"
Please keep praying for Selah!!!!!!
You are so right that it will be a "new normal" and you will adjust.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to hear Selah is making improvements! And, as a music person, I love to hear she's getting music therapy!! (I wish I could find an online degree program to be a music therapist, I would love doing that).
What a beautiful insight on the tree....I am glad God placed it there!
My son and I continue to pray for Selah every night!
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hi yvonne,
ReplyDeletethis is haley in florida (i'd emailed you a few times back and forth about "brent"). just wanted to let you know that we are still praying for you guys here. also, i wondered if it would bring joy to your heart tonight to hear that "brent" has found a family. (i honestly thought he might be our son, so my heart is a little heavy... but so thankful the Lord has heard our prayers for this sweet boy!!).
also, i wanted to tell you that we live in gainesville, so if you ever find yourself up here at Shands for any medical things going on, PLEASE contact me so that we could bless your family with a meal or something. just keep it in your mind that we are here, and that i would be honored to meet you in person and bless your family in some way if you find yourself in our area once you are back in FL.
praying for you and grateful for how the Lord has been glorified as you proclaim His goodness in suffering-
haley
just a quick follow-up comment. i just listened to this 4 minute clip on joy in suffering and thought of you and how beautifully you are walking out what you believe. perhaps it would be an encouragement to you?
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