Absolutely Amazing

Well, four days of PERFECT blood sugar levels. It's amazing! Andrew has not had PERFECT blood sugar levels for over 7 weeks and now...PERFECT. Even so perfect that we did a little test of our own today...we allowed Andrew some sugar this evening. Normally a little bit of sugar sends him straight up to near or over 200 and then within about an hour, drops him VERY low; we call it 'crashing' around here. We tested him 1 hour after eating sugar and he was a 106...a 106! AMAZING!! He did not crash!

We are waiting for the remainder of the test results. We waited nine days the last time these specific tests were taken so although we are eager to learn the results, we also don't expect them before Wednesday or Thursday next week. We will see the pediatrician this week for a check up.

I know you read this blog to discover updates concerning Andrew's health. We are sooo thankful you are interested in Andrew and what Jesus is doing for him and how God is using him. Jesus is using this to change and teach me as well. While sitting in the hospital room waiting for the CT scan results I remembered a story of an evangelist friend of ours from Alabama. His son was about 4 years old and their family was visiting relatives. There was a pond in the back of the property which the children were playing near. Suddenly, the family realized their 4 year old was no where to be found. Immediately, they ran to the pond only to discover their child no longer breathing. As they stood around the little body at the hospital the daddy placed his hand upon the little boy's head and prayed to His Father, thankful for his life and giving the child to live in his Father's kingdom.

I realized this week that I love trusting in Jesus when I can 'handle' the outcomes; when the end result is acceptable to me. But how do I feel when I don't know the outcome or when the end result is not what I want...do I still trust or do I fight or hide? Could I put a hand on my child's head and pray to my Father? I realized that I didn't know the answer to this question. I knew what I hoped I would do but I didn't know what I really would do.

I need to know that I trust Jesus! I have to learn to trust Him at ALL times; in ALL circumstances be content "whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want". I was reading today in the book The Great House of God by Max Lucado. He writes, "When you are confused about the future, go to your Jehovah-raah, your caring shepherd. When you are anxious about provision, talk to Jehovah-jireh, the Lord who provides. Are your challenges too great? Seek the help of Jehovah-shalom, the Lord is peace. Is your body sick? Are your emotions weak? Jehovah-rophe, the Lord who heals you, will see you now. Do you feel like a soldier stranded behind enemy lines? Take refuge in Jehovah-missi, the Lord is my banner." He is the foundation for my trust...no matter the situation; no matter the outcome.

PS. Hey 'stros fans...I bought Andrew an Astros jersey yesterday at a yard sale. He said he'd wear it...UNDER HIS CARDINALS JERSEY!!!