"the work of God"

John 9:3

"Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor  his

 parents; but that the works of God should be made manifest in him."

I have been blessed to see the works of God displayed in my son's life constantly.

I think all to often I take these precious moments for granted.

What an amazing and loving Heavenly Father we

have that is a constant companion in this earthly journey.

Today as I was reading these verses in John, I always turn to these
verses when I am feeling down or discouraged, and every time I take
something new and beautiful away from them.

I thought back to the day that my baby was born and shortly after finding out that he was blind.

I remember how heart broken I was at the thought that my son might not ever be able to see.

We were blessed with wonderful doctors and through their

hands God's miracles were provided.

I will never forget the day......

Bubba was six months old and had three eye surgeries to try to save his vision.

I put this tiny contact into my tiny baby's eye

{after many attempts and tears}

 and then it happened....

my baby saw his mommy for the very first time.

I cried..... oh, did I cry!

I was lucky enough to have my mother in law there with me

 and she captured the moment for me to treasure forever.

I will never forget being told that because of the demyelination

 of Bubba's brain he had become profoundly deaf.

My heart broke again for him.

I felt as though he had been through enough and

why must he endure one more trial.

Then again I was able to witness first hand the works of God displayed in my son's life.

He was blessed with the ability to hear his sweet

 sister's voice because of this wonderful gift from God.

Over and over again I have been blessed with many testimony building experiences of God's love for his children. Bubba has not been placed in this body, with these challenges because of sin, lack of faith, or because of his parents. However, he has been placed in this body with these challenges so that he could be a constant reminder of God's unwavering love for his children. I feel blessed that God trusted me with such a choice and wonderful little child to care for. I am grateful to be able to see these amazing miracles in my life. Yes, some days are hard BUT some days are miracles.