In Bible times many miracles were recorded and recognized. I think miracles still happen we just don’t look for them as much. A birth, a new believer, waking up everyday…all of these are miracles. With CHRISTmas approaching(God coming to earth in human form to later take on my sin and yours and die and rise again), which is the greatest miracle, I wanted to take time to acknowledge 3 specific miracles that I have witnessed this year. There were way more, but these 3 hold special places in my heart.
1. My Mom.
My mom went to her doctor for a routine exam and got very scary news. They were going to do a hysterectomy and remove a mass that the doctor had found and was scared it might very well be cancer Mom says she knew the doctor was scared because he not only asked her into his office but came from behind his desk and sat beside her to tell her. She says he had concern and maybe even some fear for her in his eyes. We had to wait about 2 weeks for the surgery. We put prayer warriors to work. Everyone we knew began praying. When the doctor did the surgery he knew immediately that it was not cancer. He came out and told our family and we relayed the news to mom when she woke up. She wouldn’t believe us though. Finally the doctor came back in and told her it was NOT cancer, it was scar tissue. When he said it, my mom cried. We weren’t going to have to fight that fight and we could not have been happier. God had blessed us with her health. We thanked God over and over again that he doesn’t leave our side in hard times.
2. Yuri Elizabeth Garnett and Giovanna Grace “Gigi” Garnett.
This miracle is one I am blessed to see usually several times a week. It comes in the form of 2 black headed, brown skinned, brown eyed babies that call me Jojo. Yes, each child is a miracle, but the fact that they have “Garnett” is the miracle I am talking about. These babies came in to our (the entire community) lives about 3 years ago. The Weavers had them as foster children, but God knew they were supposed to be Garnett’s (for that story see Amy’s blog canyousaychaos.blogspot.com). Amy and Willard went through so much legal junk. There is no doubt that their biological mom loves them, she still sees them some. But she was incapable of raising them and keeping them healthy…especially Gi who has severe asthma. They fought so hard, more than I could tell you. On May 11th of this year we traveled to the Morgan County Courthouse and watched the proceedings that led to their adoption that day. As Amy said on the stand “It was a God thing. Those babies picked us.” I thank God all the time that he saw fit to get those babies out of their previous situation and into a family that loves them so much. They have wiggled their way into a special part of my heart and Dustin’s. I don’t know if it is because I am reminded so very often that God does have plan even if we can’t see it, or because I am reminded that God loves us so much that he puts us where he needs us when he needs us, or if it’s because they are just so darn cute. Maybe it is that they remind me of wonderful innocence. They have no idea where they came from or that they could have easily grown up in a poor Guatemalan village or even in the projects here in the U.S. They love everyone and never meet a stranger. They will share your food or crawl into your lap for you to read a story. They will dance for you or sing to you just to make you smile. Whatever the reason, I love those babies and am so glad I get to be Jojo forever. Next time you see 2 little Guatemalan girls running around church or the ballgames, take time to thank God that he does have a plan.
3. Tray Williams and John Tanner
On August 8th Tray and John were in a very serious car wreck. Tray was medflighted in very serious condition after being ejected a large distance and John was pulled out of the car as it was burning and eventually also taken to Huntsville Hospital. John had to have surgery on his jaw and Tray had to have multiple things repaired including the removal of part of a lung. Tray’s family was warned of the severity of his situation and told that praying was all they could do. As it when on they told them that he wouldn’t be out of the rotating bed for weeks if not months, he was out in far less time than they predicted. When they began rousing him from the medically induced coma, they said it would take days for him to come out of it, it took 1. They said he wouldn’t leave the hospital for months and when he did he would need to go to a rehab facility. He left in August 28th, 20 days later. And he went home. When they took him to rehab they told him he did not need to be there, that he was far above the curve. (Go to youtube and type in tray Williams car wreck. There is a video that documents some of Tray’s journey.)
Through their wreck I was reminded of how lucky I am to live where I live. Our community banded together so well and so quickly. There was a blood drive and blood given in Tray’s name all over North Alabama, stickers sprang up on cars all over the area that said “Pray for Tray,” hospital waiting rooms were filled, and many prayers were said. I was also reminded how lucky I am to have the friends I have in my life. Every time John stands at my front door as he is leaving and presses my doorbell so that it plays its tune over and over again and then waves goodbye or Tray sits in my living room telling one of his hilarious stories, I have to smile and tell God thank you for that moment. Thank you for 2 crazy boys and the fact that I still get to have them as part of my life.
Most of all, I am reminded that My God still heals. The morning of the wreck we stood in church and Spencer led worship. We sand Chris Tomlin’s “Our God.” When we got to the line that says “Our God is Healer” Spencer stopped us and we just sand it over and over crying out to God on Tray’s behalf. If you don’t believe my God heals…I know several people who would love to speak with you. People said he didn’t have a chance, but those people don’t know the God I serve and the ability He has. He enjoys proving people wrong and showing His power, especially when His children are calling out to him. God wanted to heal Tray and he did. He showed up and showed out.
I am so thankful for my Momma, Yuri and Gi, and John and Tray. BUT I am more thankful that as I celebrate this CHRISTmas a God who came over 2000 years ago..I am also celebrating a God who is still here with me every day and still hears prayers and still heals.
I would love for this to turn into a spot for you to leave your own miracles. Share them with everyone. :)
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