Hi friends! Today I am honored to have Andrea guest posting for me! Just because we may be Christians, doesn't mean that we won't face trials and difficult times in this life. But we can have peace, knowing that God is in control and that He will take care of us, no matter what..........................................................................................................................
Hi, I’m Andi and I’m honored to be here as a guest of Natalie’s (isn’t she just the sweetest?)! I’m a mama to two little ones, wife, and elementary teacher (though I stay at home right now). I’m new to the blogging world as of February of this year and my start to writing has a lot to do with a MAJOR life crisis----
You see we took my, then, 2 month old son—Rogan, in for his regular well check and we came out with the scary diagnosis of CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS………
We were expecting the standard, “he looks great!” Totally not prepared for that one.
In simple terms, craniosynostosis is when the soft spot of a baby’s head fuses together way too early (as in before they are even born) and it causes a skewed head shape because the skull can’t grow correctly as the brain grows.
Like I said, I didn’t even know such a condition existed, let alone that OUR baby had a weird head shape. I thought he was beautiful!
Of course, we HAD to go home and google the condition and find all kinds of scary pictures, prognoses, and outcomes. We were frazzled……to say the least.
Our lives were quickly turned upside down with neurosurgeons, xrays, and surgery dates scheduled---but also wrapped in prayers from literally all over the world (social media can have its downsides, but in this case, it was such a blessing).
Through the entire process…..I kept thinking,
I should be more worried….
more scared….
more emotional.
But the truth is, I didn’t cry one tear………………….
I’m actually not sure why exactly..maybe I’m just a “hard butt” or maybe I knew deep down that my God is greater than this situation and that HE would be working it all to HIS glory. I’m pretty sure I was in too much of a post partum anxiety-induced fog to be intentionally thinking it, but I had that deep calm that only HE can provide and it definitely surpassed my own understanding. HE held me close when I watched my four month old baby be wheeled off to have his skull drilled into, when he came out with bandages and a swollen face, and when we took him home just 2.5 days after the surgery! It was an amazing recovery and I know that the Lord was watching and caring for us all during the whole situation. I’m forever grateful for HIS constant Love and Presence in our lives.
How’s Rogan doing now? He’s an active and happy 8 month old---thanks be to God!
What I truly learned through our ordeal is that in this life there will be trials and unexpected hardships, but when we know the Lord as our Savior, we can rest in HIS peace in all circumstances and get through whatever this broken world throws at us.
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (NIV).
Blessings, friends
Thank you, Andrea!
Aren't her kids the cutest?! Now hop on over to her blog and say "hello!" Rumor has it that there is a pretty fancy-shmancy giveaway going on RIGHT NOW in celebration of her reaching 100 followers.
