God of Wonders!

I woke up this morning thinking about how great our God is and that though He is mighty, just and Lord of all; He is also creator, friend, healer, & caring Heavenly Father.  He loves His children more than we can imagine or ever hope to understand.  This was the story on my mind:

 One day Kelly & I went to Nusfalau to visit with some of the ladies and play soccer with the kids. When we got to the home of Mogdalina and her family we stopped to see how she was doing. She was one of the older moms, yet she was pregnant again. The family was excited and hoping for another son so that Modalin would have a little brother. When we stopped by, Mogdalina seemed a little upset. As she talked to Kelly her emotions rose & she became tearful.  If you’ve been around pregnant women you know that’s not unusual. 

   However, she was legitimately very concerned for her baby and the safety of delivery. You see the baby was breech.  Mogdalina was very scared at the prospect of a c-section delivery that would be required by the doctors. You see, while everyone in Romania is entitled to health care; you only receive good care from doctors and nurses if you pay them directly to meet your needs. Thus, for a poor Roma family, a complicated delivery is slightly terrifying.

  Throughout our visit with Mogdalina she expressed her fears and concerns. In the end Kelly & I prayed over her and the baby. Through her tears she expressed her heartfelt thanks.  We continued to pray for Mogdalina and the baby throughout the next weeks.  Not long after, however, we heard that the baby had turned all by itself! Praise our Mighty God, who still works miracles!!!

  Big brother, Modalin, got his wish for a little brother when baby Samuel was born safe and sound! We got to go visit and see baby Samuel not long after his birth. He was such a cutie and by all appearances was strong and healthy. I will continue to praise God for the mighty way He worked in Samuel’s safe entrance into the world! 

Mommy & Baby :)

Kelly holding Samuel

  Sadly, this isn’t the only difficulty this family will face. There will be more times of discouragement, times of concerns about money, food & well being.  Samuel was born into a loving family that wants to honor God, but they, like us, are still learning and growing.  Please pray for this family; pray that God would be at work in each family member’s life and build them up in His Truth and love!  Pray that this family would not forget the way God blessed Samuel.  May we all remember that God is the same yesterday, today & forever!