Two big surprises...

September 12, 2023

This evening I now understand, what I could not see yesterday…when I sat down to write yesterday’s update, I didn’t understand “The Why” to Rachel’s transfer delay, but after some heart/mind reflection, I was able to write to you that I believed that it may result in something better. (Thank you for all your encouragements concerning the last two updates, shared both here and through other means.)

This evening, I am able to write to you with a heart/mind full of “indescribable joy”! 

Surprise #1 was something quite special for Rachel…our son Jonah, (who lives out of state) arranged to fly into Daytona Beach this morning. While driving to the hospital, we received a report that Rachel had been a bit more difficult to rouse than has been her pattern. I expressed to the caller that I had a rather certain suspicion that she would perk up at the sound of our son’s voice. I was correct!

Surprise #2 was for the rest of us…before I had left for the airport, I received a different phone call from Rachel’s RN…(even now I cannot contain the tears), her WBC was trending down, her temp was perfect and she was clear for discharge! And on top of that, transport to Jacksonville had been scheduled and would be arriving in less than two hours. 

We made it to the hospital and Rachel, Jonah and I shared thirty or more mins together and then transport arrived…And now, I’m writing to you from Rachel’s bedside at Brook’s Rehab!

 “I am convinced that nothing can separate us from God’s Love, neither death or life, angels or demons, our fears for today or worry for tomorrow, not even powers that are opposed to God!” Romans 8:38

I simply could not have dreamed of a better course of events. All the while, it was no surprise to God. What I saw yesterday as “delay”, revealed itself to be by design!

Blessing to all of you, and thank you!

Jeremy

(Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)