Cherish to me means to hold something in the highest regard. You would literally lose breath in your lungs if this thing were to go away. I would definitely feel that way with William in Haiti if it weren't for Kendall. She reminds me of him so much. Her disposition, her smile, her laugh, her joy for life come from him. I see the God in Him through her. She is amazing.
Today I came home from work and Kendall woke up about 10 minutes after my arrival. My mom commented about her being warm. I didn't think much of it - she had just gotten up, so I thought maybe it was too hot in her room. After all, it's 91 degrees outside. I began feeding her and noticed that she was very hot and was becoming increasingly irritable. She has two little nubs sticking up where her teeth are trying to come in, so I proceeded to put some Orajel on her gums. She was still cranky. I decided to give her Tylenol to lower the fever. She wouldn't swallow it. I went from being calm to becoming increasingly concerned. I took her temp - 103! OK...I'm calling the doctor. I call and have to wait for a physician to return my call. I begin to pray, asking God to take away her fever. I repeat his promises about the power that he has given us. I remind him that my husband, though not here, has prayed for our covering in his absence. I feel her legs and she feels substantially cooler. I rejoice because I know God heard my prayer. Halleluijiah! I took the pic above after her fever broke. When I put her to bed, it was down to 100. In the AM, I expect it to be 98. Won't you believe with me?
So I cherish her because she is wonderful. I also cherish her because she is the very best of William and me. I cherish William because without him, there is no Kendall. So for the dare today, I am calling my in-laws to check on them. William talks to his parents almost daily, so since he can't call them from Haiti, I will call them from Cinci. I pray that you are cherishing the one you love today.
Be blessed!
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