A Mother’s Reflection and Prayer

Though my wife doesn’t write publicly as much as do, she certainly writes more than I do.

Leah’s Journal, February 6, 2019:

Six weeks since he said “Mom, I see 2 of you!”
Three weeks since the tumor was found and the diagnosis that changed our lives
Zero weeks spent hopeless and alone
Grateful is the theme of our thoughts. Everyday there are more cards, notes, texts, messages, posts, and packages full of prayers and encouragement. My heart is gladdened and refreshed by the love God pours out on our family from His people. God, you remain our only hope in life and in death. Bring life abundant and joy unspeakable to those who pray for us. As Asher starts radiation today, I’m asking God that you would help him trust you fearlessly, and that God himself would supply him with strength and courage.

Leah’s Journal, February 7, 2019

Day 2 of radiation.
“Oh God our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the storms of life, and our eternal home…” God, you are our only hope in life and death. I am grateful for this life. Father, help me trust you like Abraham trusted you with Isaac, like Jesus trusted you in the garden. I want to engage and think! God give me the presence of mind to play when I need to play, and enjoy when we can enjoy. Spirit, give me words to comfort Asher when he wants to go back to the way things were… back home… back to normal. God, help me laugh again, laugh a lot… laugh-my-head-off lot.