Patience

Patience (pā-shəns) is the state of endurance under difficult circumstances, which can mean persevering in the face of delay or provocation without becoming annoyed or upset. I feel J and I have grown so much in this area over the past year but still find ourselves being challenged.

I started looking up what the bible had to say about patience and wanted to share what I found. Clearly, patience does not develop overnight in the life of the believer. God’s power and goodness are crucial to the development of patience in His children. Colossians 1:11 tells us that we are strengthened by Him to “great endurance and patience” while James 1:3-4 encourages us to know that trials are His way of perfecting our patience. Our patience is further developed and strengthened by resting in God’s perfect will and timing, even in the face of evil men who “men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes” (Psalms 37:7). Ultimately, our patience is rewarded in the end “because the Lord's coming is near" (James 5:7-8). “The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, To the soul who seeks Him” (Lamentations 3:25).

Alex let us know last night that she is just not quite ready to be weaned off the vent. It's hard to believe but the secretions are not slowing down. It's very typical of RSV and she is still testing positive for it. She does make a little progress everyday which we are so thankful for and we will continue to be patient and put our Hope in God. We appreciate the comments and knowing so many are still checking up on us :)