The Greatest Gift of All

I know that Reyn updated the blog after our most recent visit to Duke but I had to share what took place at this visit.   

For over a year now I have prayed for God to remove Reyn's tumor outright....that we would show up for some visit and that there would be no explanation other than divine intervention and the tumor would be non-existent.  Doesn't it sometimes feel like God has taken off for Tahiti with a "do not disturb" sign hanging on His door?!  You think, "God, are you there?  Can you hear me?"  

This time around my prayer changed slightly.  I have always prayed that we would rest in His Will but this time I said to God, "Lord, if you aren't going to remove the tumor please just show us that it can get smaller.  Please God, let it shrink."  And I prayed it would do it without any kind of chemo.  And when the doctor walked into our room, she said (a little surprised I might add) "It is all great news!  The tumor is actually smaller than the last scan."  Praise you Jesus!  Why do I ever doubt God?!  It is so humbling to know He hears me when I speak to Him.  

I just had to share our little Christmas miracle because I believe Reyn is a walking miracle.  We truly did not know what to expect this time last year given the information we initially received regarding Reyn's tumor.  What a difference a year makes!  As I have said so many times, we have felt The Lord beside us every step of the way.  It was a tough year but we have grown closer and God has taught us much about trust.  

In the spirit of Christmas it is interesting that I recently heard two very different, yet similar views on  Christ and Christmas.  One from a speaker at a women's dinner who talked about Christ being the greatest "re-gift" we could ever offer to anyone.  And I heard an atheist gentleman state that if Christ was truly as important as we Christians claim that He is, we would never stop talking about Him.  WOW!  I like that someone who is not a believer can call Christians on the carpet and say---  if it is that important, go tell everyone you know!  That is what we should do but we get bogged down in our busy lives.  It is so easy to get caught up in the commercialism of Christmas but I hope you treasure the best gift that mankind was given....Christ The Lord.

Luke 2:10-11. 
The angel said to them.  Do not be afraid.  I bring you good news of great joy that will be for ALL the people.  Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you:  he is Christ The Lord.

Merry Christmas to you all.

Jordan