ANOTHER MIRACLE

Miracles happen everyday--unexplainable miracles, ones that cannot be explained with all the modern medicine in the world, ones that cannot be comprehended by us as human beings on this great earth, what a beautiful mystery they are to us when they do happen, these tender mercies sent from a Father up above.

Joey's kidneys are---WORKING!!!! Doctors were positive that Joey would require a kidney transplant. He would have to be on dialysis for one to two years before he could even be put on a list to be a receiver of such a beautiful gift of life from another, a second chance at life. He had ZERO kidney function, and has had ZERO kidney function for weeks, for the last month. His labs came back last night, and his doctor said the words. . ."Joey's kidneys are working. He will not require dialysis any more." The words hit---and I stopped everything---even breathing---for moments---and stood in wonder and in awe---what a beautiful miraculous gift that has been given to us---to Joey!!!

Joey has been given a second chance at life, a second chance to live and function a normal life, a second chance to make a mighty change, and to make a difference in this world. Joey is still with us today, which is nothing short of a miracle in itself. The odds were not in his favor, doctors did not give him much of a chance for survival in the beginning. Many were surprised he made it twenty four hours. . .and here he is today, several surgeries later (I believe nine or ten), three full blood transfusions later, going from multi-organ failure and on full life support, to full organ functions. Here we are a month later, with Joey, continuing to improve everyday--living, breathing, and loving.

Then another miracle---a precious gift, a true tender mercy from a loving Heavenly Father above---kidney function. Joey's doctor said that the labs are up enough, he may not even have to be on his special diet---AMAZING!!! My heart is full, and I am---GRATEFUL!!! SO GRATEFUL!! I can't help but kneel down and give thanks as I have done many times in the past, with a full heart, and cry tears of gratitude because---he knows us, he hears us, he blesses us, he heals us, because we are one of his own--- and because he LOVES us!!!

Thank you Heavenly Father for giving Joey a second chance at life, for comforting us through this whole roller coaster ride of ups and downs, and for comforting Joey, and giving him the strength to continue here on this earth. Thank you for hearing our prayers, our pleas in times of need, for bringing us together as friends and family, and for taking us in your hands this last month, and providing the miraculous gift of healing and love to one that we love so much, and taking him in your gentle arms as one of your own, while at the same time, loving and healing millions of others in this same world at this same moment. Thank you Father---I am GRATEFUL!