Always learning

This week has been a long week. It all started last Friday when I talked to my mom, and got some bad news about family friends. I don't really want to get into the story, but there were just a lot of bad things going on. I continue to pray for this family, and everything they are going through. Then, about 1o:30 that night, Andrew got a text message that one of the youth we had in Muskogee has passed away last Wednesday. That was heart breaking. As hard as it was, I had a sense of peace knowing that he is now with Jesus. We were able to go celebrate his life this past Monday in Muskogee, and I am glad we were able to make it.
As for the rest of the week, it wasn't that bad, just tiring! Sarah is doing well, I like to call her high maintenence though! :) We found out about 2 weeks ago that she has tracheomalacia. Its really just a fancy word for noisy breathing. The cartilage rings in her trachea are floppy, and not hard. It will correct itself by about 12 months, but for now, its frustrating for her and me. She can't breathe very well, which affects the way she eats, which affects the way she sleeps. Or should I say, doesn't sleep. Its hard, because she doesn't sleep through the night, and when she does wake up at night, she's up for an hour or longer. Its killing me. I just want to have a full nights sleep!! I just have to keep reminding myself that God will give me stregth, patience, rest, and everything else I need!
He truly has taught me a lot this week. More than I could even write down. He taught me that life is short, and only He knows how long we will be here. He taught me that no matter how good of a person, or a Christian you are, there are still people out there that don't know Him, and do bad things. He has given me more peace and strength to handle things that I would not be able to do on my own. He has shown me how to love, even though I am tired and frustrated.
I am so thankful for a God that is always there for me, and willing to be patient with Him, as I (slowly sometimes) learn. I love you Lord.