Miracles & Mommy Thumb

Do miracles happen? 

Yep.  Saw one today.

You may think it's little, but to me and Josh it was huge.

My thumb/wrist has been hurting for a few months...a form of tendonitis (aka "mommy thumb") from picking up Knox all the time.  I tried several home remedies but this last week it started getting worse so we decided I really needed to go to the doctor.  I called my regular doctor but he said I should see a specialist for this. 

We were stressed out about how much this was going to cost. 

We have "insurance" but the coverage is not great.  Being here in seminary, and having me quit my job to stay home with Knox, has all been a big step of faith for us as far as money goes.  God has provided everything we need (and more) every step of the way, it's been amazing.   So I don't know why we still get worried about money, but sometimes we do.

But I definitely had to get my hand looked at, so to the doctor I went.  I was praying on my way there that it wouldn't end up costing too much.

The specialist checked it out and gave me a real brace (much better than the cheap one I tried from CVS, which only made my thumb worse) to try for a couple of weeks.  If that doesn't do it he'll have to give me a cortisone shot.  He would have given me the shot today but wanted an okay from Knox's pediatrician first since I'm still breastfeeding.

That really stressed me out.  Great, if the brace doesn't work we're going to have to pay this guy for two visits.

As I was leaving I stopped to check out and the lady started to tell how much I owed. 

Then she saw something on my chart and said, "Oh no, I guess he's not going to charge anything for today.  You're all set!"

Wow.  

Sometimes people are extra nice to seminary students but this guy didn't know we were seminary students. 

I had tears in my eyes as I rode down the elevator out of the building.  It was just a gift from God.  He takes care of us in so many ways, and today was a huge reminder of that.   I love being His child.

I have received everything in full and have an abundance; 

I am amply supplied, 

having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, 

a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.  

And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches 

in glory in Christ Jesus.

Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. 

Amen. 

 (Philippians 4:18-20)