I Saw God Today

Good morning to you all. I apologize for not posting anything yesterday but I went non stop after leaving the doctor and when I got home I crashed. As you may know since I am typing this post the day after my doctor's visit we passed the NST for the 3rd time!!! Dr. Benton was very pleased with the results. So now we press on another week and wait for Thursday, Oct. 30. Please pray for us on that day as it is a big day. We will have a visit with Dr. Shores (cardiologoist) in Jackson at 9:00 and then we will have an NST that afternoon at 3:00 with Dr. Benton in Hattiesburg. Dr. Benton will not be in clinic on Friday therefore our NST is on Thursday.

Now for an explanation of the title of this post. The day Shea and I found out we were pregnant we were on the way to the doctor's office...nervous, excited, and scared. Well George Strait had a new song out at that time (April 2008) titled "I Saw God Today". I had heard it a few times but that morning I really noticed the words and cried because it was such a sweet song. Then we got out of the doctor's office and confirmed the pregnancy...the song that came on..."I Saw God Today". WOW! This instantly became my new favorite song...and for some reason when I listen to the words it lets me remember how awesome our God is and that He is so big...it calms my nerves. Then on the way to our first ultrasound the song came on again...and two weeks later for another ultrasound...it played again right by the doctor's office. It was a sign to me that God was allowing me to hear this song to calm me down before these appointments. You must remember that the song was new at that time and played alot on the radio. Since August I have heard it many more times but mainly because I have chose to play it on my computer at work. Yesterday, after having such a "down" week, I heard it on the radio on my way to the doctor's offfice. I immediately sent Shea a text to quiz him on what song I had just heard...we haven't discussed this song in a long time...and his first answer was..."I Saw God Today"!!! This may not mean much to you guys but I think it is such an awesome way to show us that God is with us at all times and he knows exactly what we need and when we need it! I posted the lyrics below for those of you that may have not heard the song before.

I just walked down the street to the coffee shop
had to take a break
I'd been by her side for eighteen hours straight
I saw a flower growing in the middle of the sidewalk
pushing up through the concrete
like it was planted right there for me to see
the flashin' lights, the honkin' horns
all seemed to fade away
in the shadow of that hospital at 5:08
I saw God today

Chorus:
I've been to church
I've read the book
I know He's here, but I don't look
near as often as I should
Yeah, I know I should
His fingerprints are everywhere
I'd just slow down to stop and stare
opened my eyes and man I swear
I saw God today

I saw a couple walking by they were holding hands
Man, she had that glow
yeah I couldn't help but notice she was starting to show
I stood there for a minute takin' in the sky
lost in that sunset
a splash of amber melted in the shades of red

Chorus

I got my face pressed up against the nursery glass
She's sleeping like a rock
My name on her wrist wearing tiny pink socks
She's got my nose, she's got her mama's eyes
My brand new baby girl
She's a miracle
I saw God today

I can not finish this post without thanking you all once again for the prayers and support. It is so comforting to Shea, our families, and myself to know that we have such wonderful friends. We are still on a long journey...with twists and curves...but with God we are going to make it. Dr. Benton, Shea, and I talked for a long time yesterday...we can't predict the outcome of this pregnancy...but we can turn our eyes upon Jesus...trust Him...have faith in Him...and take one day at time and follow the path He has paved for us. We love you all!

In His Words,
Bethany