But Oliver has had a fever over the last couple of days and seems to be a bit dehydrated because he won't drink very much of his milk. So, we thought it best to take him and see what the doctors think.
As an Austrian SpongeBob SquarePants goes about his life on the TV above us and kids play with toys across the room, we sit and wait. It's not a comfortable experience; it's not relaxing. We feel helpless as Ollie sleeps on Mommy's chest. Waiting.
What are we supposed to do?
As frustrating and heartbreaking as it can be, we sense more and more, as we learn about being parents, that the answer to that question is surprisingly - almost disturbingly - simple.
Close your eyes. Still your heart. Give it to God.
Just give the worry and the frustration and the inability to fix the problem to God, the good and glorious Father.
It's harder than it sounds. Yet, a peace descends in the midst of the clamor of our hearts and it gets a little easier to breathe again. And when it's easier to breathe, it's easier to see what can be done, even if that's nothing more than sitting in a hospital waiting room.
We'll be updating as we find out more. In the meantime please be praying for Ollie and for us. Look for a post within the next few days that will have updates on our ministry!
Peace,
Caleb, Britney, and Oliver!
Trust is what pleases God as we face whatever.
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