baby monster has asthma.

it is a wicked thing that can make a momma paralized with fear.

my devotion today was all about fear and how we are more than conquerers.

she had an attack last thursday. probably the worst of her life. (i pray that statement is always true)

thankfully we live close to an amazing childrens hospital that can recognize and treat a child quickly.

critical care…heart rate in the 180′s for over 2 hours, respirations over 40. the effects of the attack and the albuterol. broken capillaries on her cheeks from pulling to breath and yet she still forces a smile. it is a camera after all…

two hours later….the breathing has slowed, they are becoming more effective.

things are calmer. nurses and doctors are entering the room less often. i begin to breath more slowly as well….

baby monster gives me a beautiful, tired smile…

then drifts off to sleep for a moment…i stop to say a prayer of thanks.

Thank you Jesus. thank you for my baby. thank you for the hospital, thanks for albuterol, thank you for letting it work. thank you. thank you. thank you.

the power of a breath. a Savior who lifted his chest in a heavy,deep sigh as He took his last. it was over. last breath. done.

THEN…EASTER. can you imagine Christ in the tomb when all the sudden. chest lifted. lungs filled…a BREATH…and just like that. promise fulfilled. eternity changed forever.

all I can say is Thank you Jesus.

the power of a breath.