First off--praising Jesus tonight for a clear MRI for Mr. Kaden!!!! Thank you for praying and continuing to pray as he heads into the next three rounds of chemo!!!
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A friend emailed this week about a recently released article by Josh Barney entitled “They’ll Have to Rewrite the Textbooks.” The article outlines research that indicates “the brain is directly connected to the immune system by vessels previously thought not to exist.”
I feel like we ought not judge too harshly the critics of Christopher Columbus who alleged the earth was flat. We think we know everything—and yet everyday my disease reminds me that we don’t. This article is just another reminder of the intricacies of our bodies—of the incredible details we cannot comprehend--of what God created. Truly, it is all so unbelievable. I am so encouraged by this finding, especially in its most notable significance that it may lead to new understandings of diseases like multiple sclerosis.
I am humbled by the Lord’s mercy, and I am reminded of his incredible sovereignty. He is Lord over all. He knows every hair on my head and even every vessel in my brain! It reminded me of the mother’s day gift I put together for my mom. It’s a picture, inside a picture, inside a picture.
Of course, this was not an original idea—a Pinterest find, I’m sure! But the motivation behind it was inspired by a poem written by a dear friend. It is entitled "Daughter" by Caitelen Schneeberger. I will share it here, but I encourage you all to check out her website and her songwriting at www.caitelen.com or click on the poem below. Trust me, you’ll love it!
I just love the idea that when my mother carried me in her womb, the egg that eventually would become a part of Charlotte was already inside of me and thereby, inside of my mom. The intricacy with which He made our bodies and the care our Heavenly Father takes in every fine detail is breathtaking and overwhelming. It reminds me that we can never put our God in a box. He is always BIGGER and GREATER than we can imagine. And for that, I will be ever so thankful.
