Miracles still happen

Wow it is almost Friday...in a few minutes. This week has been one of the longest of my life. I have prayed more and asked for more peace from God this week. He has always answered but he really came through this week. I couldn't have made it without him. This week one of my grandsons has been the hospital with a "still" unknown illness. He complained his legs, back and neck hurt. Many tests were run on him starting with a spinal tap that was horrible. He also had a MRI, EEG and various other urine and blood tests. The doctors have finally concluded that he either had a virus that attacked his muscles or it was nuerological. He is being released from the hospital tomorrow to go home. yeah! He has a walker and a small wheel chair to use as walking makes him tired. At first when he walked, he would walk on tippy toes with his back hunched. Now he is taking steps but they tire him and he naps alot. But he is doing better and will have a physical therapist as well as counselor when he gets home to New Mexico.

My grandson together with his brother have been under a lot of strain and stress for some time. Their parents got divorced years ago and it has been war ever since between the two of them. As adults we think that when children are little they don't hear or see things but they do. He has watched his parents fight verbally for years now. About a year ago there was a change in custody where his dad was the primary custodian. This turned his life upside down as he was no longer with his mom but every other weekend and one afternoon a week. There was a sadness that came over him when this happened but everyone said kids get over things. He will be fine. But he has not been fine and has grown angrier and sadder. Then this illness happened. For the first time in years the parents had to communicate and get along for their sons sake. And get along they have. A miracle happened this week. All parties involved came together for the good of their son not themselves.

Tonight I got a call from his mom and she told me that they had sat down with him tonight to tell him how sorry they were for behaving the way they have. They tried to explain to him how wrong they had been and how it was OKAY to love all of them. His mom said the change that came over him was amazing. He started giggling and smiling. He was hugging everyone and so happy. He told his mom that he didn't think his brother was going to believe they were all friends now. WOW! Is God good or what! This couldn't have happened without love. Harsh words can hurt and they can kill. Only love can truly change lives. I am so thankful that even though this week was hard for the grandparents....and especially for my grandson....it was equally humbling and life changing for the parents. I pray that God continues to show them the right path that they need to walk on. That they need to put their sons needs before their own and to sacrifice whatever prideful feelings they have to get along and raise their sons. I also pray that through this experience they learn to walk with God and seek him out even in the good times. I also pray that my grandson continues to heal physically as well as mentally and spiritually. So remember miracles still happen....you just have to have faith, pray, praise and believe. Then stand back and watch God at work. He is amazing. Thank you Jesus!