What if God was one of us?

Yes, this is a stretch, but hang in their with me guys. After a great dinner last night from dad, we all settled in. I was watching the Tennessee game. Thinking about how much I have always enjoyed watching Jaque play ball. Eveything she has ever done has really taken little effort. I know that you all are shaking your head in agreement. Then I got to looking at those girls. Those in the spot that I have dreamed for her all my life. I knew that she could go play college ball, softball or basketball. Easily, because every college coach that has ever talked and spent time with Jaque said her greatest assest is that she is coachable. I looked closely at their faces. I looked to see if they had "it." You know what I am talking about. The "it" that Jaque has. The "it" that draws us near her. You could see it in a few, but not many. And here in the face of her biggest opponent to date, she still has "it."

Jaque got up this morning and had a terrible headache. I made her bacon and eggs. We got her up and around, still without much relief. So we headed to therapy. Pushing her the entire way. She smiled a little when Chris was paying so much attention to getting in his parking space that he almost wiped out a truck in front of us. We all giggled. Then she had her NAVY sweatshirt on and an ARMY dude got on the elevator with us. He smerked at first, then he pushed the button for us, and made conversation with her. He glanced again at her shirt, and then smiled at her.(God is here)

After that, Chris got a washcloth and put it on her head. She was a little down, and her favorite theraphist (pillow spice) texted her about having lunch. (God is here) Then Jason, her friend I have previously written about, arrived. His mom immediately asked about Jaques leg. And then she prayed over her and her legs. (God is here) Then a theraphy dog arrived for her to play catch with.(God is here).

Today I realized why I cannot look for God in one spot. He chooses many to bring a message to us, we just have to be open to recieve it. How many times a day to I miss it because I am too busy? Chris and I took off to the 6th floor to give her some time with her theraphist and the dog. So hopefully she is feeling better.

THE NEWS ON HER LEG is that her DR. Lin (a walking dictonary) feels as though it is inflamation that will reslove itself. So for now, we are just elevating and knowing that God is just working on her one leg at a time. Rest assured that I am watching it closely and measuring it every chance I get.

We are going this weekend on a TR Theraputic Recreation trip. We are going about 45 min North of Atlanta to a hunting cabin. Turkey hunting. Yes, it counts as theraphy. Jaque and two other patients - 3 theraphist - Chris and I - and the other patients families - are all getting to go. She will get to ride in the Ranger, and she might even get to fish. Hopefully the weather will be great. All of you that know Chris and Jaque know that they cannot sit still for long, and surely cannot stay indoors. So I think that this is going to be a great trip.

Well, I know everyone has to get back to school and work, so we love you all. Please know that I will keep you posted as much as I can, and I really appreicate your thoughts and prayers.

Love
Carol (Jaque and Chris)