Blessings...

Today is kind of a "rest" day. Mike & Shelly and the boys went over to visit Shelly's grandma who doesn't live too far from Rochester. Roy and I took advantage of the time to look around the city. We went back down to the Mayo Clinic and went through the museum, which is amazing. They also have a little museum in one of the original buildings which is where Dr. Mayo had an office and it is still there. He received so many degrees and honorary degrees, they don't even have enough room to put them all up. They have log books of people who have visited there, and it is unbelievable that people from all around the world come here to be treated. Roy and I love history, so we have enjoyed getting to check all that out. There is a little plaque on Dr. Mayo's desk that reads..."He loved the truth and sought to know it". I was thinking that is how our lives as Christians should be. Though he was referring to medical truths, he had such a love for people and wanted to help them. I think the Lord wants us to seek His truth daily and do all we can to help others. I think this would be a good motto for all Christians! There is also a quote which is painted on a beautiful stained glass mural that says..."I look through a half-opened door into the future full of interest, intriguing beyond my power to describe" (Wm. J. Mayo, MD, 1931). I am so thankful that God has seen fit to bless people in becoming physicians, nurses, assistants, anything medical! It is only with His help that all their work is possible.
Another little story...yesterday, we had Jackson at the pool and a man and his little girl came in. Her name is Katie. She immediately came over to Roy and hugged him. Her dad said "she knows grandpas!". He shared with Roy that she is 7, but about 2 years ago she began to have seizures, lots of them, and they have come here to try to get some answers. She looks about 4, but has the most beautiful brown curly hair and dark eyes. She looked very apprehensive as she came in, but as soon as she spotted Roy, she lit up. She and her dad stayed for a little while and I think she came back over to Roy about 6-7 times. She wanted another hug. Her dad thanked Roy, and I thought about how lonely it must be for some who are here with no one to support them. When you walk around, you see such pain and fear in people's faces. I was feeling that very same fear last week when we came to the Summit. Billy Gurley blessed us in a way he will never know. Suzy Jeffrey prayed a prayer over us that I will never forget. She asked God to take away the fear. He has blessed us in that. We KNOW that God is here with all of us and that He will guide the surgeons and the staff that care for Logan tomorrow morning. I just thank God again for the opportunity to be here with Mike and Shelly.
We think that Logan's future will be one that will be blessed, as well as a blessing to others. Last night, we sent Mike & Shelly on a "date" and we played with the kids. Logan and Jackson both have such strong personalities, but LOVE each other silly! We were blessed to spend the time with them, something we don't get to do too often. Our prayer is that they will grow in the Lord and that He will use these little guys to bless others...little souls like Katie and her father.
My family sent a wonderful basket, complete with fruit, snacks, stuffed animals, balloons, etc. yesterday. We took some photos of the boys with all their "treats" and I am going to try to get them on here tonight.
Pray hard...we know the next 24 hours will be difficult.
May you be blessed today...