Some thoughts

So often I sing about God's grace, but man.. this week I have known it in such a real and powerful way. As you can imagine, the past 2 days have been such a wild time for us. While Cody was in surgery, I felt this intensity in the pit of my stomach that I knew could only come out in one way - intercession. So I practically ran to the chapel, dropped to my knees, and just wailed like you wouldn't believe. I was scared to death that I was about to lose my husband and only time with Jesus would calm me down.

My spirit travailed for 30 minutes straight. I always use to hear about people praying for hours and I never understood how that was possible. But tuesday afternoon, my spirit met up with Holy Spirit and together, we interceded for Cody.

I have such peace. Sometimes I'm so joyful that I'm like "whoa, shouldn't I be crying or something?" But no, God's grace IS sufficient.

Trust me though, it's not always like this. I struggle with doubts and fears all the time. I used to say we're taking it one day at a time, but now it's literally minute by minute. I often wonder what the heck God is doing? And where is He on this one? Sometimes I feel like He's just out there twiddling His thumbs. This walking by faith; not by sight stuff is NOT an easy business. Surely, God knows that! I've never felt so far away from Him, yet so close. I constantly feel His love in the small things, whether it's literally stopping to smell the thousands of roses that are planted all over campus, or thru the nurse named Isa (which means Jesus in Arabic), or through all of you a-maaazing people that God has standing with us, encouraging us, supporting us, and letting us know how much we're loved. Oh gosh, thank YOU! My words seem so inadequate for the love and gratitude I feel in my heart for all of you - most of whom I don't even know.

Ok, so now for 2 funny un-Amy-like stories:

Earlier today I left the hospital to run to our host home for a quick shower and to grab some clean clothes. On my way out of the parking lot, I stopped by my mom-in-laws car to grab our mail out of the trunk and went on my way.

2 hours later, I got back into Cody's room and started looking for Bird's key in my purse but I couldn't find. I emptied my entire purse onto Cody's bed - no key! So I told her I must've left it in the trunk (which is sort of her fault, cause she's the one who got me into that habit anyway :)
So she went down to her car, which is easily a 15 minute walk from Cody's room, to find the key in the hole and the trunk was OPEN! I still can't believe I drove off like that! We had a good laugh.. and I'm sure I won't live that one down anytime soon.

Story # 2: I almost hit a pedestrian! We don't have pedestrians in Penrose!!! And furthermore, I don't think pedestrians should have the right-a-way :)