I think that phrase is going to take on new meaning in the next few days. My good friend Kerri left for Rochester tonight to be induced tomorrow morning. Her little girl's heart apparently isn't hooked up quite right, and most likely will be whisked away for surgery moments after delivery.
It really struck me a few nights ago that Kerri and Brad are hurdling toward either the greatest joy of their lives or the greatest sorrow, and until the events of the next few days play out, there's no way of knowing which it will be.
So I will just keep praying and trusting that God is in control, and that ultimately the story He writes in the coming days is for His glory and for Kerri and Brad's good. Oh, that we will rest and trust in that no matter the outcome.
Update 1/17: Praise God!!! Miss Olivia Grace was born at 1:58 p.m. on January 16, weighing in at 7 lbs 15 oz. She's in the NICU, awaiting open heart surgery on Thursday (January 19). Many prayers answered, many more being poured out...
Update: 5/13: Little Miss O is nearly 4 months old! Her heart surgery went very well and she was out of the hospital 8 days later. I'm not exactly sure what the ongoing cares and concerns may be, but for now she's a happy and healthy little critter (as her mom lovingly calls her).
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