1.14.2011

my thoughts lately

 
are with my sister, jessyca, her baby lucas, and her husband dennis.
i know what you must be experiencing right now, jess.
i also know of your testimony and the greatness of your faith.
i can picture you in your empty hospital room, unable to get sleep because you must be filled with thoughts of lucas in the ICU.
if i were there with you, i'd give you a great big hug!!!
we know that it is in the Lord's hands.
i pray you and dennis are filled with peace and that lucas is comfortable.
i also pray for his recovery.

i reflect on my own feelings when faith looked like this in the NICU the day after she was born:

and i cry remembering how it felt.
the unknown; the numbness.
but the gospel plan was and is my rock, as i know it is yours.
accepting whatever would be dealt me because i knew in the end, all would be well, whatever the outcome.
and it gave me warmth and hope.
i also remembered thinking that this test of faith (the concept) wasn't for her, but for doug and i.
i love you, jessyca -- you and dennis and lucas.
speaking to you on the phone, your faith and peace in all of this is a strength to me.
and i cannot wait to finally meet the little guy in person.

8 comments:

Megan and Keli'i said...

He is precious. We are praying for the little man and your family. Very sorry to hear he isn't doing well.

Stephanie said...

I have been praying for him too and your whole family! That little picture of Faith breaks my heart as well- so glad she is a beautiful, lively, smart, healthy girl now! All will be well. Love you.

Chant'e said...

totally made me cry reading this post. love you guys. and our thoughts and prayers are with your nephew.

Smiths said...

Thank you for this post. These little people are such miracles. I needed this. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

carrie @ the boonie life said...

I pray that everything will go well for his sweet little body and spirit, as well as your sister and her husband in this trying time.

echo said...

praying for you and your family liko.
love you.

echo said...

praying for you and your family liko.
love you.

LeAnn and Dave said...

Thanks liko for your wonderful pictures and thoughts. It brought tears to my eyes. We pray for this little guy every morning and night and for Jess and Dennis as well. He is such a darling little boy, sure hope that he gets well, but know that it is in the Lord's hands. Miss you guys too. Your little ones are growing up way too fast. Please tell them "Emily's mommy says hi" :)