Miracle

I shared this on my twitter last week, but the Lord has answered some big prayers with our girls. During their time in the hospital, I prayed every day that not only would they be healthy, but that they also would be more advanced developmentally than a full term baby. That seemed like a pretty audacious prayer to pray for this reason. The girls are almost 5 months old, but are only supposed to be doing what a 2 month old is doing because they are preemies. In addition, because of things like Liana's brain bleed, they would be expected to be further behind. 

Last week both girls had a doctor's appointment and their physician was amazed at their progress. In fact, she said that both were advanced and doing what normal 4 month old babies were supposed to do. Also, Liana had her first physical therapy appointment last week. She has these because babies with a brain bleed like hers are at a higher risk for developmental issues. Her therapist was very impressed with Liana and said that babies with her history should not be doing this well! Once again, people are blown away with the progress our girls have made.

Ferris and I are so thankful and in awe as we have seen Jesus specifically answer our prayers. Our girls truly are miracles. We sang a new song this past Sunday by Chris Tomlin called My Deliverer, and all I could do while leading that song was think of how The Lord has showed Himself strong on behalf of Liana and Adleigh. Hopefully these lyrics will encourage you to continue to press in closer to Jesus, knowing that those who trust in Him will never be put to shame.

I will wait for you to move

for Your mighty hand to save

when the troubled waters rise

You are my hiding place

Your walls are salvation

Your gates are praise

My Deliverer is the Lord

who is like you mighty God

who can take me from Your hand

as I walk with You in freedom

You're the rock on which I stand

Comments

[april emery]

praise God Wade. it's so great to read how everyone is doing. how is fatherhood?

my huband and i are planning to visit elevation a sunday in december while en route to see family for Christmas ... we hope to see you guys

[CJ Mills]

My wife has been following your wife's blog, which brought me here...

She always brings me up to speed, we pray for your family during dinner, and discuss what you guys are going through. Why? We experienced a similar, though different situation with our son - Asher.

I, as a husband/father in the same situation as you are, am encouraged and amazed at your faithfulness and pray God's continual touch on all of the Joye family - especially you.

[Julie Clark]

I have been reading on the miracles Jesus performed while here on earth, and I've sometimes wondered if miracles do happen. These days it seems easier to call miraculous events coincidents or just plain "lucky". My husband KC has filled me in concerning your children since Ferris gave birth and every week that they grew stronger and another hurdle was overcome gave me such hope in my own walk. I've only met you once, and never met your wife or daughters, but what a burden I carried for you all! I love the idea that as believers, we are all cupping our hands into that same stream of life, praying for one another and sharing our burdens. There is something to be said when God just moves in and His power comes on so strong, with such mercy. It makes us all want to stand together as one body, and pour out thanksgiving... thank you for sharing your life, your struggles..real life. I am thankful for Jesus's design of fellowship. We really do need one another.

[Elizabeth Pritchard]

We praise God always for the miracles He has performed in the lives of your beautiful twins. We are amazed at your faithfullness to Him, knowing that your prayers would be answered. Yes, miracles do still happen!