Four years ago today, our lives changed forever. It is a day I will never forget. As Charles Spurgeon says, "In losses, crosses, and troubles, you realize God's presence more conspicuously than ever. The Bible does not say that when you walk along the flowery path or rest on the soft green bank, "I will be with you." It does not say that when you walk on the close cut grass, which feels like carpet under your feet, "I will be with you." I do not remember reading a Scripture promise like that. But God does say, "When you pass through the waters I will be with you" Isaiah 43:2 He gives a special promise for a special time of trial. To meet the doubts of His troubled child, He says, "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine."

How true we have found this to be. God has been with us through every up and down over these last four years. Four years later, though still daily battling a muscle disorder and getting monthly treatments at Hopkins, Sarah is a healthy and active little 5 yr old girl. She brings tons of happiness, trouble, and love to our family and friends.

Deuteronomy 33:25-27
...and as your days, so shall your strength be. There is none like God, O Jeshurun, who rides through the heavens to your help, through the skies in his majesty. The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms.