Amy's 'momentary trouble'

Amy slept quite a bit today, but did get up for supper and didn’t return to bed until after the Cardinals defeated the Tigers to win the World Series. She stuck it out and even snacked on some string cheese and an apple. By the way, I forgot to report that we found out yesterday that Amy has gained 6 pounds! I know that sounds odd on this day and age where everyone is weight conscious and wanting to cut weight, but this is a good thing for Amy.

Through out this self-described roller coaster ride, I can honestly say that while I haven’t lost faith in God and His plan for Amy and us, the foundation has withstood some pretty harsh direct blows. And it’s been during those times that I’ve discovered that God’s faithfulness has never depended on the faithfulness of us, His children. He is faithful even when we aren’t. When we lack courage, He doesn’t. He has authored history by using people in spite themselves and their imperfections. Need an example? Take the feeding of the five thousand. It’s the only miracle, aside from those of the week leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion, which is recorded in all four gospels. Why do you suppose out of all the miracles Jesus performed, all four writers thought this one worth recording? Perhaps they wanted to show how God doesn’t give up even when His people do…When the disciples didn’t pray, Jesus prayed. When the disciples didn’t see God, Jesus sought God. When the disciples were weak, Jesus was strong. When the disciples were afraid, Jesus was fearless. When the disciples lacked faith, Jesus’ faith was immovable. Oh what it must have been to sit at His feet!
I simply think that God is greater than our weakness. In fact, I think that through our weakness and reliance upon Him, His glory is revealed and He is honored.

This is Amy's story as seen and told by me – V