Has It Been So Long

It almost feels like an eternity since I last sat down, logged in and posted anything here. Words fail me even at this moment, it seems. How can I even describe how far we've come and all that God has done.

A little over three years ago, an incredible journey began. A journey of sorrow, of desperation, of faith under trial, of hope and of awestruck wonder at the mighty power of God. Sarah and I recently were eating lunch with Micah in Brier Creek, just on the west side of Raleigh. We began to talk about how we often stopped there with Micah to eat on the way home from the Duke Hospital the Spring and Summer before Micah's transplant. So often he would simply lay in the carrier seat sleeping and sick.

I guess it is a good thing that I cannot remember the last time Micah had to be in the hospital. I remember vividly writing almost every week for awhile about another Emergency Department visit or hospitalization. Sarah has certainly enjoyed the wondrous blessing of having all her children at home, healthy and growing physically and in knowing Jesus. Micah shows the most dynamic change.

Today, he's like a different boy. Now three and a half years old, his speech has improved and he's walking, almost running, everywhere he goes. He is smart and energetic. He loves life and takes on life as if there is nothing he cannot do. His brothers are great to him. Though they have their moments of hitting, screaming, crying, fighting (yes, even biting at times), they love Micah and care for him. Oh how great our God who has demonstrated His glorious nature.

Isaac and Ethan are equally the testimony of God's faithfulness and strength. For two boys who often didn't have mom and dad at their sides during large junks of those first two years of Micah's life, it's amazing to see how God has worked in them and continues to grow them. Isaac is preparing to start school next week. I can hardly fathom that I am old enough to be the dad of a kindergarten student. Ethan is growing quickly too, leaving behind those days of babyhood.

Our journey of faith continues. We realize any day could bring a new challenge, a different tragedy or another uncertain situation. But our prayer is that the Lord who has brought us this far will remain the focus of our hearts, minds and faith. After all, He has proved Himself faithful over and over!