When Words Fail

I've been thinking a lot lately about a lot. The most obvious reason to the blogging community is, of course, Ashley. For me, the primary way to communicate with her parents is like everybody else does, through her blog. We leave their cell phones alone so they can be in touch at all times with the doctors and with each other. But they are family and right now, at least, silence seems to speak more personally than a short snippet of dialogue accessible to the masses.

There have been other less obvious, almost as serious issues going on in our immediate household as well. Not in the life and death dimension of Ashley's struggles. But a spiritual battle. A very big one. And I am trying to give full energy to fighting it GOD'S way, which is harder, but I am convinced will reap the better outcome.

Then there's the baby. I am watching her for a friend while they try to straighten out finances from their own unexpected turn of events. She is absolutely PRECIOUS! And spoiled beyond belief. I could play with her literally for three hours straight, but the very second I put her down, she is wailing for attention. Her physical needs are all met, but her emotions definitely rank her as "high maintenance." Maybe that makes us two peas in a pod. Where are my little entertainers when I need them? At school.

So my blog is a little quiet for the time being. I am writing a little tiny bit. But I will post them later when it seems a little more appropriate. If I sound a bit sad, I guess I am. But just a bit. "Reflective" would seem a little more true description. I am in the Word a good deal more than usual right now. I'm feeling particularly drawn to it. And one verse keeps standing out amongst all the rest. It shows me that I am currently in a period of learning. That I am to pay attention and get from these recent experiences whatever wisdom they were designed to teach me. That I should shut up for a while, quit opining, and listen.

"This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth, but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein, for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success." Joshua 1:8

Thank You, God, for one year today of time with Ashley since her transplant. Thank You for the time she spent recently in our home. Please be with her donor's family today. And please continue to be with Ashley as she struggles to for life. Thank You, so much, for fellow bloggers who pray! And for everything else You're working on in our lives. Please help the person who is struggling with righteousness and help us who bear the consequences to be patient and forgiving - seventy times seven, without excuse. I simply can't do it on my own. Thank You that sadness is rarely ever without intermingled joy when we look to You. Today, in the midst of all my concerns, You have given me a measure of Peace. Thank You for Your sacrifice! In Jesus name.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE LEAVING ENCOURAGEMENT AT ASHLEY'S STORY! I HAVE SEEN MANY OF YOUR COMMMENTS COMING FROM MY BLOG AND I WANT YOU TO KNOW IT IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO A HURTING FAMILY!!!!