Well, last week was the anniversary of Emily's accident. Of course it came and went without fanfare but in the back of my mind I noted it and remembered back to those crazy couple of weeks and how God was so very faithful. I wasn't blogging back then so I did not have the opportunity to write it all down. And even though I said I was going to write the story in her baby book I have yet to do it. So I will take the time now and you would think since this happened a year ago, I wouldn't be able to remember everything.....funny thing is I can remember it all just as if it were yesterday.......It was Saturday morning and David and the girls were in the gameroom and I was in a bedroom. I knew David was using the paper shredder and when he hollered for me I knew it wasn't good. I ran to the gameroom picked Emily up and ran downstairs with her. I took one look at her hand and said we need to go the emergency room. I got a towel and wrapped her hand up and started praying out loud.....just talking to Jesus....and I had complete peace. We got everyone in the car and off we went. I sang songs and prayed the whole way, while Emily cried the whole way. David drove like a bat out of hell and the girls sat in the back very calm. I was calm the entire 2 hours we were in the ER. 1 1/2 of those hours the dr. was trying to sew up her fingers. She cried the entire time. But the peace of God was all over me. Normally I would have been a sobbing mess. There is no doubt God's presence is powerful in whatever form. Thank you Jesus for your peace that day. And for giving peace when we needed it and taking it away when we needed to look elsewhere for medical care. We were lead to the best possible Dr. out there and with the Lord's help he put Emily's precious little fingers back together again. Once again during Emily's surgery I had complete peace and what a blessing that is. The Bible talks about a peace that transcends all understanding. And that is what I had. I love those verses....
6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Philippians 4:6-8
6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Philippians 4:6-8
Another one was Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
As traumatic as this event was (apparently to David and I only) the girls remember that day with giggles. Just a couple of months ago Abby was reminding me of the time her and Olivia went to the hospital in their PJ's, when Emily hurt her hand and Daddy was crying. They thought it was funny they got to wear pajamas in public. Once again God's provision and protection of Olivia and Abby. They were not negatively effected by the events of the day. Even seeing their Daddy upset, which normally would send Olivia over the edge! Thank you Jesus ...your mercies are indeed, new every morning.
Emily's fingers are not perfect...but she has them and they work just fine. They are a reminder to me of God's peace....His faithfulness and His provision.
