Riding the waves

Six months ago today our family was set adrift on a new course. Over a course of only 36 hours, GBS took all movement and old-world familiarity from Steve and Nancy. For the past 6 months they have floated along looking for any signs of land. Was that a head shake? Was that an eyelid flutter? Can he truly open and close his eyes? Will he pass his swallow eval? Can we master this new communication technique? Can he wean for 24 hours? Was that a twitch in his arm?! (Answer to all questions-yes!)

We have no idea when the boat will reach land (and we pray that there are no cannibals when we get there!) but in the meantime, we give thanks for those that send postcards and flares, that pull their boat up alongside ours, and pass provisions into our hands. We also try our hardest to keep our eyes focused on the Lighthouse.

Rend Collective - My Lighthouse (Official Video)

http://youtu.be/JPtIv2lnkTY

Psalm 107
1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
    his love endures forever.
2 Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—

23 Some went out on the sea in ships;
    they were merchants on the mighty waters.
24 They saw the works of the Lord,
    his wonderful deeds in the deep.
25 For he spoke and stirred up a tempest
    that lifted high the waves.
26 They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths;
    in their peril their courage melted away.
27 They reeled and staggered like drunkards;
    they were at their wits’ end.
28 Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,
    and he brought them out of their distress.
29 He stilled the storm to a whisper;
    the waves of the sea were hushed.
30 They were glad when it grew calm,
    and he guided them to their desired haven.
31 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love
    and his wonderful deeds for mankind.
32 Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people
    and praise him in the council of the elders.