Hi good people,

Today I found myself reflecting on the goodness of God throughout my life. Memory has a way of reminding us of the beauty that often springs forth from seasons that felt unbearable at the time. I know all of us can recall moments when circumstances spun beyond our control, moments that shook us, stretched us, and brought us to our knees.

Even as believers, we will face sudden disruptions that feel like the ground beneath us is shifting. One of the most unforgettable seasons of my life happened while I was carrying my second child. It is a testimony I hold close because it reminds me of the God who steps into situations when our strength is gone and our hands are tied.

When I first found out I was pregnant, my husband and I were overjoyed. And when we learned it was a boy, the excitement doubled. Life felt full. I was working in a salon, building my clientele, and had just been offered a promotion that required travel. Everything felt aligned. I felt unstoppable.

Then came my first business trip to Dallas. And you all know me. I walked off that plane with a smile wide enough to hug my face, ready to conquer the world. I grabbed my rental car keys, opened the door, and was immediately hit with the strongest gasoline smell I had ever encountered. The dealer insisted everything was fine, so I headed to my hotel. Silly me indeed.

I drove for nearly an hour with my windows down, forcing myself to breathe through the fumes. By the time I reached my hotel, I was lightheaded, dizzy, and battling a pounding headache. Mechanics arrived soon after, and the moment they opened the door, they nearly jumped back from the toxic smell.

One of them said, I cannot believe you are still standing. How were you even breathing in here

Bless my heart.

They replaced the car and I finished my assignment. But by the next morning, while preparing for my first client, I knew something was terribly wrong. Minutes later, I was being rushed to the hospital.

I will never forget lying in that hospital bed as the doctor walked in and said words that froze me in time.

Mrs Bush, you are threatening a miscarriage. There is a pool of blood behind your uterine wall, and we do not know what is causing it. The baby looks fine, but you are not. I am placing you on bedrest for the next seven months.

My diagnosis was uterine rupture, a tear in the myometrium wall that can cause the contents of the uterus to spill into the abdominal cavity. The more they explained, the more I cried. I thought about the hours spent inhaling fumes and blamed myself for everything happening to my body.

Week after week, doctors repeated the same heartbreaking words.

You will not make it to full term.

There is still blood pooling.

There is a tear.

Please prepare for the possibility of loss.

I prayed and pleaded with God. I spoke His word. I refused to accept defeat, even when doubt overwhelmed me. Many nights I expected to lose my son, but I learned that when your heart is trembling, your mind must cling to God.

Isaiah 26:3 tells us, Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusteth in thee.

When we focus on the problem, fear grows louder. But when we shift our focus to God, His presence becomes bigger than the storm.

So I bought oil, prayed over my belly every day, and declared life over my son. I put him in the hands of the One who never loses a case.

At my final appointment, the same doctor who warned me repeatedly looked shocked.

Who would have thought we would be here today, Mrs Bush. Your little one looks fine, even though you still have internal complications.

And I smiled because inside I knew exactly who would have thought. God did it. I believed God for healing even when the reports refused to change.

A week later, I gave birth to a healthy baby boy.

Ethan will be ten in just a couple of weeks.

He is full of joy, love, charisma, and passion for the Lord.

He is a daily reminder that God steps into situations we cannot control.

I love telling him this testimony. It strengthens both of our faith and reminds us that even when everything around us feels uncertain, God never loses sight of us.

So I want to ask you today.

Have you ever walked through something completely out of your control

How did you make it through

What did God show you on the other side

Drop me a line. I would love to hear your story.