April 24, 2004 marks the beginning of our journey as husband and wife. Jeremy’s a dreamer and I’m a planner. I’m also an avid list maker. (Yes, I’m one of those who will add something that I’ve already completed to the list just to feel the satisfaction of crossing it off!) For a while my life had gone completely according to plan: college – check; graduate school – check; engagement – check; wedding – check; career – check; house – check; children – oh wait! And that’s when I began learning that life doesn’t always follow my check list.
As a newly wed, I never imagined that we would have difficulty having a family. I just assumed that it would fall naturally into place on the list. But as time passed and I dealt with my physical struggles, I began to realize that maybe things wouldn’t go exactly as we had dreamed and planned.
Not too long after the first surgery to treat my endometriosis we found out we were expecting – how exciting! Things seemed to be back on track - our plan had just experienced a little road bump and now we looked forward to a baby bump! Through the excitement, however, I distinctly remember hearing God’s spirit whisper to me that no matter what happens God is faithful and in control of all things.
April 24, 2008 marks another day we will never forget. It’s the day the doctors told us that they could no longer hear a heart beat. After the doctor’s visit we had planned on celebrating our anniversary, but we were harshly reminded that life doesn’t always unfold according to our plans. The Spirit’s earlier whisperings provided an indescribable comfort during a time of indescribable hurt. God is faithful and in control of all things. Over time, He has given us a peace about our circumstances – a peace that surpasses all understanding, a peace that brings great joy, and a peace that comes only from Him. This phase of our lives has not been a time of sadness, but a time of fullness in Christ!
April 24, 2011 marks another memorable day. It’s the day in 2011 that we celebrate Easter, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I can’t think of a better memory to add to the list of why April 24th will always be a day we remember! Jesus is alive and because He lives we can face tomorrow. No matter what we may face in life, we serve a risen savior – what more could we ask for?!
I chuckle to think about how small our dreams and plans seem in comparison to God’s. My soul smiles at the grandness of His plans and desires for our lives. He has great things in store!
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