I Believe the Report of the Lord: Trust IN God No Matter What Man Says

“We need to get him to the hospital right now!”

My feet seemed to be shackled to the floor as I stood in that cold doctor’s office with tears streaming down my face and my heart racing at a thousand beats a minute.

“Miss Rainey, did you hear me?  We need to get Joseph to the hospital right away.”

I had taken my 3-month old baby boy to the doctor because his appetite and energy had greatly decreased, and as a young, first-time mom the slightest things worried me and warranted a trip to the pediatrician.  This particular doctor’s visit was unlike any other.  I’ll never forget it.

Holding my sweet baby in my arms, I walked up to the front desk to sign in.  A nurse walked up and asked if she could take a peek at my sleeping beauty.  “Sure” I said, flashing a huge smile as I pulled his blanket away from his face.  “Wow! Has his head always been that big?” She asked with a look of deep concern.  The look on my face must have read I know you did not just tell me my baby has a big head, because she immediately apologized, and began to explain her reaction.

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Comments

[Rhonda J. Smith]

LaKeisha,

This was indeed encouraging. Whether we have a sick child or another "sick" circumstance you have provided hope for us all. Great job, Sis.

[LaKeisha Rainey-Collins]

Thanks so much for always being so encouraging, Rhonda. Such a blessing.