More Notable Miracles before 2011 Ends

Last night we had some friends over for fun and costuming and (as is possible whenever kids are running around), Blake was accidentally hurt. I encourage my kids to show emotion and not be afraid to cry, but I also ask them are they crying because it hurts or because they are scared. If its fear, I let them to cry for a few but also encourage them to suck it up.
But this was far more serious. I could see it was out of place and He couldn't move it but more importantly no one could touch his arm without him screaming out.
We rushed him to the ER and the doctor examined him and said "its broken". I sat in the room for a few minutes and was preparing myself for a long 6 weeks with a cast.
But earlier that day I met a great speaker that I have enjoyed listening to named Joseph Prince. He shared his personal testimony about how he received the love of God in his heart and it released a grace for healing for his daughter. I accepted that testimony into my spirit and acted on it:
First The Dr came in and said "his arm is brokDen".
They left to set up X-rays and I took that testimony to heart.
I purposefully and calmly laid hands on my son and said "God, I receive your love for Blake. Heal his arm now, take the pain away and let him be healed even before they put a cast on him." We walked into the X-ray room and by the time he left the ROOM, he was lifting his arm and moving it all around. He said it doesn't hurt. The Dr said "Wow I didn't expect this! X-rays are normal."
He was totally healed with absolutely no pain and was back to normal. I asked him "Who fixed your arm Blake?" and he replied "Jesus did!"

We were home in thirty minutes and put on some "shouting music" that I keep on my phone for certain praise breaks! We danced and laughed and watched as Blake went right back to being his old rambunctious self.

God Loves Us So.

Andy Griffith and Dad

I remember sitting with my father when I was a little boy watching The Andy Griffith Show at 6pm. Dad got off work at 5pm from Ohio Edison Company and he pulled up in the driveway like clockwork at 5:20. Why do I remember that? Because that's when us kids had to have our "act together" so he could walk into a peaceful house.
My dad loved the Andy Griffith Show and I enjoyed watching him laugh. I didn't understand why Barney Fife made my dad yell out in laughter, or why Andy's "country dumb" wisdom was so appealing. But I loved sitting there trying to figure out what made dad so happy.  

Well, tonight for the first time ever, I sat on my sofa with Lil Aaron and Blake and they watched me laugh out loud at Deputy Barney Fife, and marvel at Sheriff Andy's simple wisdom.  It hit me that I was now the dad and they were watching me.  So, I called my poppa and told him the story....he finally explained why he loved the show. "Son" he said " They always solved their problems in 30 minutes before the show went off.  That made me feel good."

Funny how the tables of life turn and you find yourself walking in shoes that at one point were much too big.

Great Night.