As I think of the lessons learned, one of the first things I remember is learning in new and deeper ways that God is in control. There are so many little details of God guiding us -- changing doctors and hospitals which meant we were at a hospital with a NICU when she was born instead of the small hospital that would have meant she would move to the national hospital which I did not like. A cardiologist that was willing to perform open heart surgery 72 hours after she had a major issue during the heart catheterisation. The comfort that I found in all of that was that this was not a surprise to God. He knew all along that she would be born in Taiwan, that she would have Down Syndrome. He had it all planned and it was not a surprise. God's sovereignty was a lesson I learned.
I also learned in new ways that God is our provider. Twenty-six days in the NICU, two major surgeries, numerous tests and procedures at a cost of about US$300 for us. God is the provider. A few days before she was to be released a nurse looked at her account and told us that it was about NT$330,000 or maybe it was NT$190,000 (the numbers are a bit fuzzy). When we went to make arrangements for a payment plan we were told that the bill was NT$9000 that it had been covered by a high authority. Yes, the highest authority that there is. There are so many other ways that God provided -- a physical therapist who donated her time, a special needs program not far from our house, a Christian nurse who sat and prayed with us the night we thought she was not going to make it. God is our provider.
I have learned that God loves us and in all things God is good even when it doesn't seem that way to us. I can keep trusting God. These are things that I need to hold on to each day.
I am thankful for the things I have learned about God from having a child with Down Syndrome.
Beth
Wow! This brought tears to my eyes. It's so good that you remember these details of how God provided in such amazing ways. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful testimony, Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love all your Down Syndrome posts! Reading how the Lord blessed you spiritually through Miss K's condition was a blessing and I thank you. I have read 3 now--how does time pass so fast! 3 Octobers since I began reading here. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed weekend, Beth.
Amen. Beth, you are a special lady and you bless everyone through this blog. I know I am thankful for it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a powerful reminder of God's provision and His sovereignty! Thank you so much for sharing your story.
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