What doctors don't know...


Carly Thomas was born with a genetic disorder called Trisomy 18. The doctors painted a bleak picture of death and suffering for our little girl. They mentioned, "No quality of life, no smiles of recognition, vegetable like existence. These babies don't survive. They aren't compatible with life" they said.." A week a month at the most. Prepare for death, don't get too attached." What they didn't know was that Carly was a special creation. Psalm 139:14"... fearfully and wonderfully made marvellous are thy works and that my soul knoweth right well ." Not only did she live 11 years beyond her doctor prescribed expiration date, she smiled, interacted, expressed love and attained a quality of life many of us normal folks will never know. Though she couldn't feed herself, walk or talk , she was a perfect creation for God's purpose. Isa 43:7..." for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him, yea I have made him." Carly was a gift from God to all who knew her. Her beautiful smile and sweet spirit brought God's love and peace to tangibility . The contentment in Carly's presence was undeniable. She loved. She forgave. She waited. Created in God's own image so that we could know Him through her. God's purpose: to bring us to Him, that we might know Him and His plans for us. Plans to prosper us and give us eternal life with Him.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

My Children

My children are a gift from God. A beautiful song by Abigail Miller captures my thoughts: "God the Father has made me a mother, what a miracle of mercy and of love." Our children are "evidence that God is ever merciful" to us! Trusting us with His creations, what an awesome gift He gives us.  The trick is, seeing it from God's perspective, not ours!

Psalm 127:3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

1 comment:

  1. I love this post :) Yes children are a wonderful gift from God....Praise the Lord!

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