Transition

Transitioning to daily life and inviting cystic fibrosis into the Ferguson home is the biggest challenge. Ben is doing great but seems to be more tired than usual. He is enjoying every minute of being home and playing with his brothers in his usual domain.

Michelle and Paul are relieved to be home. It's about time their summer can begin! With some extra time off, Paul is available to help at home with this transition time. Ty has been such a trooper through this whole experience. It must be hard for a three year old to be away from his house and not always get the attention he wants from his parents. Michelle and Paul have done a great job balancing their time between the three boys.

Today I read about David and his response to extremely challenging obstacles in his life:
2 Samuel 22 - (v. 2-3) The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior - from violent men you save me... (v. 17-22) He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me. They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the Lord was my support. He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me. (v. 31-34) As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.

At breakfast I was talking to one of my best friends about Ben. For the past four years she has dealt with a chronic liver disease and can relate to Ben's life on a whole other level. She said something about Ben's situation that stuck out to me. Right now in the process of Ben's disease, we are cruising along ... with every one's constant support and love ... how could we not be encouraged? But Satan HATES that God is being glorified through this tragedy and is planning his attack. The battle is yet to come ... I'm convinced of that. Please pray that Michelle, Paul, Ty, Ben, and Caleb will continue to seek God's face through any physical, spiritual, or mental battle!

Romans 8: 38-39 - For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the LOVE of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.