In the Storm

The first 48 hours after diagnoses was such a blur with tears rolling down our cheeks every time our eyes would look at one another. Over the last few weeks, we saw the storm approaching but we just entered the reality of the magnitude. But God is so much bigger than a diagnoses. This doesn't take him by surprise, and neither should it for us.

Even though in that moment we were experiencing the pain and fear of all the unknowns beyond what we could see. I am comforted by scriptures of Jesus calming the storm in Matthew 8:23-27. The disciples were seasoned fisherman, who were aware of storms, had tools and experience in navigating through storms, yet we read even in the middle of storm the disciples were afraid. I love how gentle the Lord is at reminding us that this will be a faith building journey to experience the magnitude of his love and not to focus on the wind or the waves. We are seasoned fisherman, we have navigated with the Lord through treacherous storms of life, we have his Word, his Spirit and his people to help guide us.

"He made the storm be still and the waves of the sea were hushed"

(Psalms 107: 29).

As the days followed friends and family reached out with such compassion and intercession. How are you? How are the kids?

Archie is processing and steady.

I am overwhelmed but not consumed.

Kaden is confident and collected.

Addison is sensitive and aware.

What beautiful assurance and comfort from the Lord to silence the fear and give such confident peace. Thank you, Jesus!

"And the God of all grace, who called you his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast" (1 peter 5:10).