This has been a weekend full of prayers and blessings. It started with Daniel. He was not feeling well and he was pretty hot. So I gave him some tylenol and he seemed better. Then during the night he woke up and came into our room. He was shaking and really, really hot - 104! So, I held him gave him more tylenol and then we decided he needed a blessing. So Charles gave him a blessing that he would heal by morning and that he would be able to rest. Well, without too many details - that is what happened. He slept on the floor in our room and by morning he woke up and was completely healed and ready to play. I was so grateful. It is always scary when they are feverish.
Then on Saturday we were taking a drive out of town. William had been a bit cranky, and has been for awhile. While we were in the car on the way back he started to cry, and when I say cry, I mean CRY!! He had taken it to the next level. Anyhow, there was nothing that would comfort him, nothing I could do, and we had nowhere to pull over. So, after about 15 minutes of crying and obvious there was not stopping him, I told the kids we needed to pray for him. At first I was not so sure about it. What if he would not stop crying even after a prayer? What would the kids think? As I put my doubt aside, I decided we NEEDED to pray for him. So as Charles kept driving I turned around as best as I could and I said a mothers pray. I prayed that he would be comforted and that what ever was hurting him would cease and that he could be at peace. I finished the prayer and not moments later after constant unstoppable crying, he took a deep breath and stopped crying and he fell asleep. Again, I was SO grateful!!
Last night Sammi had her before school blessing. It was a very sweet experience. It was mentioned that she will find many good friends. It was sweet to watch her sit in her chair and listen so carefully. She is so excited about school. Today is her first day of first grade! I actually just dropped her off. Her teacher seems nice. She was sitting in between two girls too so she was excited. I sure love my Sammi. It was hard to look back and shut the classroom door behind me. She looked happy. I know she will love it. : )
I am so grateful that we have a Heavenly Father who actually is literally watching over us. I am so grateful that you can pray anytime for anything and He will hear you. I feel such gratitude for His goodness and love.
Lots of love,
Mari
Happy first day of school, Sammi! You're such a sweet girl, and we know you'll make friends. Just don't forget about your "twin" friend Julia!
ReplyDeleteSammi will never forget Julia : ). I am hoping she will be able to find some friends as sweet as Julia! I hope Julia is loving first grade!! They are getting so big! Yikes!
ReplyDeleteWow, what great stories. I can understand what you felt about praying for William and what would happen if he didn't stop. What faith!!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to see you guys this weekend. And wow, first grade already. What a great time!
Love you
Mindy
Mari,
ReplyDeleteWell done on having faith in your pleading prayers. There is too much doubt and fear is this world. I am grateful that you believed that the Lord would answer you immediately. I'm sure it's an experience you'll never forget. Thank you for sharing it. I felt the Spirit as I read your experience and I know you have a strong testimony of prayer. Your children will remember your faith. Press forward!
Talk to you soon.
love ya,
Kary
How does Sammi like first grade?