Isaiah 30:21, "This is the way, walk in it..."

Caring for Timothy is an all-consuming occupation: body, mind, and spirit. Paul talked about himself being poured out as a drink offering on the Philippian church... our lives are being poured out into Timothy's with both suffering and joy. Self is lost in the constant, unrelenting needs of our son. Even with all of the help, prayers, and love extended to us over the last 6 months, there is a certain loneliness to raising a child with special needs that only the immediate family understands. There are no breaks, no time off, no moments when you can just rest - the needs are ever-present and a false move could mean your child's life. Daily we die to ourselves as we give all to our son in the service of God, who has entrusted him to us. We wonder how or why God considered us worthy of such a daunting responsibility. Daily I ask for His grace and help, and He always answers me in return, "My power is made perfect in weakness." If I do not allow myself to be weak, how can Christ's power work in me? "For when I am weak, then I am strong." Most definitely, God has given us the opportunity to show His strength, and this is the hope that keeps us going.