Thursday, August 21, 2008

But God...Had Another Plan!

The social worker said:
"Don't get your hopes up ~ he probably won't live"

But God...Had Another Plan!

The doctors all said:
"He's going to die within a year"

But God...Had Another Plan!

The social worker said:
"The courts want him back with his birth family"

But God...Had Another Plan!

Another doctor said:
"He's deaf, blind and paralyzed on his left side"

But God...Had Another Plan!

Many people said:
"Let's place him in an institution until he dies"

But God...Had Another Plan!

The therapist said:
"He will never walk"

But God...Had Another Plan!

A family member said:
"I'll never love him"

But God...Had Another Plan!

I could go on and on about what 'people' said...

But God...Had Another Plan!

Here is Matthew today ~ At 23

















This is his first English Style riding lesson!

"For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

I am so thankful that God gave us hope and the future nobody thought existed.

Don't ever give up on a dream!

Because God...Has Another Plan!

6 comments:

  1. God's plans are miraculous! I'm a "miracle baby" as you know from reading my blog, and my heart thrills with this story of Matthew. The plans of God succeed.

    Thanks for your encouraging words on my blog. Even though moments of frustration arise (from weariness I'm sure), I am cherishing this time with my parents. Thanks for the gentle reminder.

    Blessings,
    Joy

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  2. Wow. This gave me goose bumps. What a beautiful testimony to the power of God! How wonderful!

    And I have to tell you how much I loved your comments over at my blog.. the cannon-balls and your granddaughter jumping in! How great!

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  3. Beautiful post! It's so encouraging for me to read stories like this. I pray that God continues to richly bless you and your family!

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Hi Friend, I read and cherish every single comment you leave! You bring Joy to my heart! Blessings, Cindy