God is Good

Every now and then, I enjoy sitting back and reflecting on God's goodness. I should take the time to do it more often. One latest thought on God's goodness is from today. I had a doctor's appointment today for my annual check-up. I really like my doctor and enjoy visiting with her. I learned only a few weeks ago that tragedy hit my doctor's home last year as she lost her sweet daughter in a drowning accident at her home. I was shocked an devastated to learn the news. Her little girl was adopted from China and was a really cute and funny girl. My visits would always consist of a story about her daughter. They always made me laugh. One thing that she asked me one time was "do your girls always want to buy new shoes?" I thought that was a funny question, but realized that her other children were older and BOYS, so this was a new concept. She told me that her daughter ALWAYS asked for shoes when they went to the store. I said "well, do you you buy them?" and she laughed and said "Yes", and I told her that her daughter was smart and had her figured out. My girls and I saw them at Bass Hall a couple of years ago for a live Barbie production. Her daughter was dressed up like on of the fairies and had on cute dress-up shoes. My doctor told me that this was not her thing and she was WAY out of her element!!! It was funny seeing her there. This same doctor crossed my path at the hospital when my mother-in-law had surgery and she called me by name! I was very impressed with that seeing as she serves a FULL practice. She is a special, gifted doctor! My heart is so sad for her. Anyway, since our insurance is changing for the better in a couple of weeks, I had to call her office and change my upcoming appointment. I was a bit nervous about seeing my doctor for the first time after the accident as we have had many fun conversations about her daughter. I was grateful that I learned of her daughter's passing, as I am sure that I would have entered the exam room with a smile on my face and asked happily about her daughter, and wanting yet another funny story! I did; however, want to see my doctor and give her a hug. As I was changing my appointment, I realized that the date was TODAY which is the one year anniversary of her daughter's death! How sweet is the Lord to not only let me learn about the accident ahead of time (even if it was just a few weeks) and for Him to ordain that my appointment would be changed so that I would not be a fresh reminder of today's tragedy. And, the Lord knew that Blayne would be sick and that I would have to stay home today. He knows the plan that he has for us! I am thankful for our new health insurance and for God giving me even the little blessings in life. I sent my doctor a card, and I look forward to seeing her face to face in a few weeks. Spend time today looking for ways that God has blessed you, even in the small things.