It's finally over. She's home.

My mom flew into Seattle, WA a few hours ago after a long three weeks in St. Louis. She's home. It's finally over. All the worry, stress, doubt, and pain is washing away at last. I feel so at peace with her arrival.

Today, I testify to all of you that God is real. He is present in our lives...if you only look, you will find Him. Miracles exist, sent from His Heavenly hands to ours. I know He watched over and assisted Dr. Lenke throughout the surgery.

God knows each of us individually and eternally; He knows our needs and wants, our hopes and fears. In our weakest moments, He truly carries us and gives us the strength to carry on, even when we feel defeated. While it may not be easy at times, I know that if we apply our firm trust and faith in God, we will never be alone.

If you are ever in need of added strength, courage, or even the energy to live through another day, turn to the Lord and fall into His arms. He will catch and carry you if you put forward whole-hearted trust.

Here's a comforting quote that I absolutely love from Hilary Weeks:

"He knows your heart, He knows your pain, He knows the strength it took just too simply breathe today. He sees the tears that you cry, He knows your soul is aching to know why, He hears your prayers each humble word. When you said you couldn't face another day he understood. He knows the path that you will find. Though you felt alone he's never left your side. He knew there'd be moments when no earthly words could take away your sorrow and no human eyes could see what you're going through. When you've taken your last step and done all that you can do, He will lift your heavy load and carry you."