What a difference a year makes!

Its hard to believe a year ago I was taking Joseph to see Dr. Miller in Florida. It all seems like so long ago, yet I can remember everything about the trip. I remember the way I felt as I got on the plane just Joseph and I.  He was so tiny and all I kept thinking was, I got you sweetie and we will fight this together. I remember how I would have him sleep on me so I could take in every breath he took, praying over him every moment I could. I remember also that peace, peace deep in my soul that we would be ok.

Dr. Miller is amazing and she let me see Prader Willi in COMPLETELY different eyes.. Joseph will learn to walk and talk, he will go to school, he will get married, he will have an amazing life .  I know all these things will not be easy but he will do them in his time with us cheering for him every step of the way.

I think many times when things are going well in our lives we put God last on our priorities.. I know I did, I was just going through life! Yes my faith is strong, but I know I did not always put God first. I let life get in the way.
When all this was going on last year I never questioned my faith, what I questioned was why did it take Joseph getting diagnosed with Prader Willi for me to put  God first again.. The biggest lesson I have learned this year is to constantly lean on God for everything.  I will cry out to him in time of needs, but also daily thank him for all my blessings.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding... Proverbs 3:5

What a difference a year makes!