It has been a busy few days...lots of miracles...lots of tears. Why do these two things seem to go hand-in-hand?

I have a hard time with the "code thing," but since I'm writing about a friend who codes all names, I will try to emulate that.

I spent the night in the hospital with a dear friend...God did some crazy healing on my part through the experience. My friend gave birth a tad bit early and her baby had to be air-lifted to a big-city hospital. Her husband left to be with the baby...thus, my friend was left sans husband and sans baby. Can you imagine? God was kind and gentle with her...sent friends to stay with her, love her, and make sure she had all she needed. She has been released and is now with her baby and her husband. Hopefully the baby will be ready to go home later this week. To see the bundle o' joy click here: http://gratefulforgrace.blogspot.com/

This was the first time I was able to use the knowledge gained through my time with Chuck in the hospital. There are a bunch of tiny things you don't realize unless you've been through it. It was such a blessing to be able to provide...or find someone who could.

Like being in Hawaii, this experience made me forget Chuck is gone. My first instinct upon leaving the hospital was to call him. I can't really describe the feeling...sorta like he wasn't really gone and he was waiting to get an update...kind of a lapse in reality. It was...neat? Does that make sense?

I praise God for the amazing way he has orchestrated my life...the lives of my friends...into an amazing tapestry...all our experiences feeding into one.