Little Miracles

We spend most of our time at home, staring at each other all day, that is very boring. However, because my children just LOVE to stay home, we stay home. Luckily for me, we can find enough mischief right inside our very own home! :) My recent increased exposure to the outside world through work and blogs has made me increasingly aware of how special life's tiny miracles really are. There are many going through heartrending and very difficult times. There are also many accounts of lives miraculously saved!


A baby girl named Chloe whose surgeon was lead by the spirit to leave a section of the brain alone, and subsequent exams revealed that her brain is functioning perfectly. This little girl likely would've had long term deficits if the surgeon had removed that section of the brain, but a prompting to leave it alone from an all knowing Father in heaven protected this sweet infant. Divine intervention!


Most of us follow the Nielsen's story. A family that has been through such tragedy both parents severely injured in a plane crash, months in a medically induced coma. The family have rallied to care for their 4 small children and have been open to sharing the daily joys. What faith they have shared. The mother has unquestionably been divinely protected. There road is not an easy one, but these parents have been saved to be reunited with their children.

My nephew is a little miracle in our lives! Rhett is the youngest son of my brother Ben and his wife Kim. He sent a few clues that he intended to make his arrival early, but the OB's office misjudged his cues. Once these little hints developed into obvious painful contractions, there was no doubt someone was requesting an audience! He patiently waited several days until just the right balance of lung maturing and antibiotics could be achieved. This little guy came 6 weeks early, perfectly healthy, and an amazing 5 pounds. Quite a feat for such a young boy! He has continued to grow by leaps and bounds, Just 2.5 months later and he is over 11 pounds, When you see him now you would never even believe Rhett was a preemie! What a special treasure!!

Our first child decided on Christmas night that he was ready to join the world. It may have been the sounds of "The Lord of the Rings" that made him fear the end of the world was coming so he'd better get his life started. All 3 of my boys have caused me grief while trying to join the human race! With each delivery I have heard, "You may need a c-section," or "We are committed to a healthy baby," what they are saying is "We are very worried about your baby, you may need an emergency surgery!" I know all of their little tricks as I read from that playbook regularly. It is hard when you really do know the gravity of the situation you are in. It makes it all so important to have faith that things are in God's hands. Always the extra oxygen mask! Additional Nurses and monitoring equipment galore emerge. Tears cascade as I worry for the safety of the tiny unborn. At least twice, special blessings were requested! In the end, all three passengers have safely reached their destination! Not one child has released the emergency hatch on my belly and deployed his parachute. My 3 little Miracles! Each one special and unique. Each boy with his own special personality. The sweet wide innocent eyes. The loving kisses after biting my hand or whacking me in the head with a flying object. I believe each child was given a secret mission, and the exact weapons necessary to attack me where I am most vulnerable! Yes, they look so sweet and innocent, don't let them fool you! These guys are 3rd degree ninja super-warriors who have been secretly trained in the art of the three fingered eye-jab! I am so thankful for each of my miracles. They may know just how to challenge me, but they are also my ambassadors of kwan. They know just how to show me the love! Snuggle Fests, Slobbery Kisses, and Secrets of love whispered in my ear. They leave no doubt that I am a loved and essential part of their universe. The Christmas season is all about miracles. What miracles great or small have you enjoyed?