It's not about her

**When you're done reading this, you're invited to read the update! Surgery was today!**

Tomorrow, we'll be heading to Dartmouth with E for a fairly uncomplicated maintenance surgery for her cecostomy. We recently learned that her body is not healing the way that it should be, and the tubes will need to stay in her for at least another year. This was not what we'd envisioned or expected but God is sovereign, and it has not taken Him by surprise.

Years ago, when we began this journey of not knowing what was wrong with our daughter, the Lord impressed upon my heart repeatedly that this trial was not just for her or about her. That there was a greater purpose: to build the faith of the believers around her and to magnify His love and care and power so that those who do not yet believe would see. That has helped me steady my gaze, because it's hard not to get frustrated.

E (far right) with her little sisters.
She has been a dear example of perseverance for them
throughout all of this!

Here are a few of the verses I have on my mind as the anxious mom. Please share any verses the Lord has put on your heart recently below. My well is mostly dry right now, and I will drink in as much of the life-giving Word as you can share.

Philippians 4:6-7
Isaiah 26:3-4
John 9:1-3
Psalm 145

Thank you!

Trusting Him,
for His glory!
~Lisha

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