This past week we celebrated one of my favorite holidays, Thanksgiving. I love to reflect back on the year and remember how much God has done for us. He has been so faithful! He has put incredible people in our lives to pray for us, support us, and show us His love. Of course, after being full of gratitude the last few days, the enemy attacked last night. He is so predictable, right?! Thoughts about the boys led me to watching videos and researching; looking for the next thing we could do to help our boys progress. I saw a testimony that sounded like the boys and I was all over it! What did you do to get him to talk? What methods did you use to detox? How long did it take to start seeing results? If I keep searching, surely I’ll find the solution. Information sometimes gives me this false sense of control. We have tried so many things…. I look like I’m doing a science experiment every morning as I measure out each supplement and put them in their elderberry. (side note: supplements are based on deficiencies found through the boys’ lab work and approved/recommended by their doctor).

This morning our pastor spoke about hope, “anticipating a future that is better than the present”. At one point during his sermon, he spoke about misplacing our hope. That really spoke to me because that is exactly what I did last night. Research is great! Learning about things that can better your family is important! However, I was searching for HOPE in a remedy, a protocol, in someone else’s testimony. I needed the reminder that I have hope because of who I believe God is. I have hope because I know He loves my boys even more than I do. I have hope because I know He has the final say.

Where we are…

What we know about the boys- The inflammation markers in their bloodwork are VERY high.

What does this mean- There are definitely toxins in the body that need to be detoxed.

Course of action- Provide their body what it needs to be able to heal and detox properly. The body needs to be working the way God designed it for the detox protocols to work!

This journey has been long, and we are so ready to be able to have a conversation with our boys. Honestly, I’m praying for a Christmas miracle! God knows exactly what is going on with them and could easily heal and restore their bodies. But until then, God keeps asking me to trust Him in the mystery. To put my faith into action! And friends, this is NOT easy. However, I’m going to continue to fight my feelings. When discouraging or fearful thoughts start to try to creep in, I’m going to ask God to refocus my perspective to align with His.

I know He is working on a beautiful plan that I can’t wait to see unfold.

²⁸ And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.- Romans 8:28 NIV