Ridgell's Originals

Julie met with her specialist yesterday and he thinks the tear is much smaller. Her was careful to explaing that there is still a long way to go, but we believe God is healing her. She got to go home from the hospital yesterday but still is on complete bed rest. She goes back Wednesday to the neonatal specialist.

I am by nature a minister, fixer, preacher, healer, prayer, and counselor to others. I realized again this week how hard it is for me not to be able to fix this with Julie and Jake. Seeing the tears in Bobby's eyes about broke my heart. As my good friend Phil reminded me, waiting on the Lord is not always easy.

I was moved and touched by our family being on the receiving end of so many prayers, visits, calls, and prayers. It was powerful and affirming. I hope I never forget how important it is to just be there for people.

Thanks to all of you, and thanks God for reminding me that we are really not in control of anything. But you are...