Family

Family

Just a small update… These last few weeks we made huge leaps medically by getting into a Gynecologist who specializes in pelvic diseases.  He had a lot to say about my medical condition and really helped us out big time.  After getting on the new medicine that he prescribed specifically for my condition, I have seen and feel a major difference.  We are so grateful for the Lords’ tender mercies and continued guidance on the road to recovery. 

This Thanksgiving my entire family was all together.  It was so nice to be there with everyone, and it was a very emotional time for us as we looked back as a family at the great blessings and miracles our family has been blessed with.  My Dad bore a beautiful testimony of family, and mentioned how grateful he was that I was able to be here with everyone.  I don’t think there was a dry eye in the room.  I can’t imagine not being here for the Holidays… This is one of my favorite times of the year and this year I even love it more.  Every member of my family has individual talents that strengthen us as a whole.  I don’t know how I got put in this family, but am so grateful to have the brothers and sisters that I do.

 Becca, one of my older sisters sang a song that is so beautiful about the Saviors healing powers.    If you get a chance listen to it… I will put it on this post.   I have always told everyone that Becca sounds like and angel when she sings.   She has been such an inspiration and strength to so many through her voice. 

My Mom also has touched and inspired so many people with her gift of writing.  She wrote a book called “The Crooked Swan,” that has recently been published.  In short, the story is about a professional ballet dancer, who recognizes within herself a great need to help a little girl dance.  She discovers patience and forgiveness, and beauty found within the soul of a little girl who is more angel than child…  She discovers the healing power of love and the joy found in caring for others.   This has been another blessing for our family because my mother has read to us since we were small, and having her dreams come true is the best Christmas present we could ask for as a family.  If anyone is interested in reading her book you can order it on amazon.com. 

My Mom says “Our imperfections challenge us to the very core of our being and help shape us into who we are in this life.  Reach within yourself, to your very soul, when you read the heartwarming story of “The Crooked Swan.” And discover the pain and joy, the satisfaction in completing a journey, and the wonder of a new beginning. “

I wanted to also say thank you to all those that participated in praying for the Clay Bauers family.  His wife Lisha is still in the ICU, but making leaps and bounds on her road to recovery.  She is sort of a medical mystery because they still have no clue how she got encephalitis.  But she is now moving her head, mouthing words, and today she smiled really big at the nurse.  I had the opportunity to go and visit with Clay and her the other day and her physical therapist was there.   While I was there she sat up for 15 minutes.  When you haven’t used any of those muscles it is very painful and hard to do even that… let alone for fifteen minutes.  This shows her determination to get better.  It has been a blessing to witness the Lord’s hands in this family’s life.  They are a wonderful family anxiously awaiting there wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter to return home.   Please with me continue to pray for this family that Lisha might be blessed with the courage and strength to heal.

I sometimes call this life the Journey of Faith because so much that we do requires patience and faith, as the Lord refines us to become all that we can and reach our full potential.  Thank you again for all of the continued prayers and love that you all have shown me and the Bauers family. 

Love,

Amber

P.S. 

 I get to drive again in January!!! Yeah!