Last January

Last January was a rough one for Macayla. This one has been much better by comparison. In fact, the nurse manager from our nursing provider saw Macayla on a visit last January and a couple of months later confided that she was not sure she would see Macayla again. So, we are thankful we have done much better this year!

But we have had the usual holiday/end-of-the-year changes. Mac had five grand mals Thursday/Friday and had another one this morning. She is passed out for now, but we'll see how she does when she wakes up. This January has had a lot less seizures and a lot less catheters than last January. But it is always difficult to assess where Macayla is on her journey. It's always new territory for us and her. We wish we could know more about what she feels and thinks. We know she responds to our voices and we can get her to smile with specific sounds and touches. She even laughs some. I just wish... it goes without saying. One day, that which we most hope for and desire will be realized. There will be no more Januaries to worry about. Faith, hope and love, all three live, but the greatest is love. Because of Christ, one day we will see fully and Macayla will be whole. Love is the greatest because that's all we will need then. Our faith will be fulfilled. Our hope realized. All that will be left is love expressed in eternal worship and fellowship with our Creator.