Thursday, December 18, 2008

One Year Ago Today...

Was the day someone we trusted hurt our child.

It's weird to think that a year has gone by...doctor's appointments, child protective services, meetings with the prosecutor, and the trial.

One year ago since, in essence, I lost the relationship with my best friend of 10 years.

Our second in-vitro attempt and then miscarriage...

All of this and yet, I can say that God is good. He has been there everyday. Has it always been easy? Absolutely not. But, He has blessed us. We have learned so much about Him and grown so much closer to Him.

Trey is happy and healthy. We just sold our house after a year of it being on the market. God is blessing us.

The last few days we have been in Cincinnati for Frank to have some training. You see, a few months ago, a letter came across his desk stating that the Child Abuse Physician at the hospital he works for is no longer there and they are seeking a replacement. They were wondering if any physicians in Frank's group were interested.

Frank really felt that it was something he should check into. We believe that God is using our situation with Trey to help others. Frank agreed to take the job. It's only 2 half days a month at this point.

What greater person to see patients who are victims of abuse than a father whose son was abused? Just another way we are seeing God work in this otherwise terrible situation.

You can check out the first parts of Trey's story here and I am working on finishing up the rest of the posts soon.

3 comments:

Robin Lynn said...

Jocelyn,
Thinking of you. You are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! In the worst of situations you find the reason and the meaning behind it all. God is blessing you and your family and he has blessed me with your friendship.
I am grateful to Him.

Have a wonderful weekend!!
Love ya lots, Robin

Val said...

How quickly the year has gone by for us. I can't believe that it has been a year even with all the stuff that went with the abuse that kept you busy it feels like it was just yesterday. I just want you to know that you and Frank are great parents and that God has blessed you (which you already know) with Trey boy. It is great that he is healthy and happy. I am so glad you are my sister and that I am able to go through all of lifes trials with you (especially the really hard ones) Love you Val

Ali said...

You all have been through so much. I cannot even imagine. Thank you so much for sharing your story. Thank you so much for trusting God and finding his glory in all of this. You are an amazing family.