Blessed

I read an article out of our local paper, the Tribune Times, about a family of a son with down syndrome who had leukemia. I read the story and was crying on the inside. I felt sorry that the Wilkerson family had to go through this. That their son David has to fight this battle. I felt blessed that Carpenter has not had to go through this.
It actually kicked me in the butt. That I needed to go get his thyroid checked. It will be done by this week. By checking thyroid levels in children with Down Syndrome can alert you to many different problems.
Another friend of ours has gone through the cancer hospital journey, Archie Moore. I followed his journey before I ever met Archie. I rooted for this little boy. Prayed for God's healing powers.
I sit and think that I am blessed. Carpenter, only has a tiny hole in his heart(VSD). We did not have to have open heart surgery. We did not have to go through cancer treatments and hopefully we never will. You sit and think "why Archie, why David?" There is no answer. Just the blessed assurance that Jesus is Lord.
My friend Tammy thinks I have a crazy schedule. But to me it is not that crazy. It is all I know. School and therapy appointments make up my week. Yes, there are some times that I would like to stay at home in my pj's. But these appointments are very important to me. I feel I must take advantage of this time.
I still have not settled on what I think is best for Carpenter in regards to school and therapist. Please continue to pray that I will know for sure what is right for him. Wouldn't it be easier if God had a bullhorn from heaven letting you know what is His will.
I think the beautiful thing about being a believer in Jesus Christ is faith. We have our wonderful Bible to learn about God, we have proof that archeologist's have found. But ultimately it takes FAITH to believe. Wonderful Faith. Your personal faith.