Noah amazes me. I am seriously trying to comprehend his strength. You would not know he had surgery just yesterday, not one single complaint, at all. I have to remind him to not run, jump, or fight with his brother because he keeps forgetting to take it easy. He just keeps saying he is all better and nothing hurts! He had his hair shaved and they made an incision to remove some tissue to place on his eardrum, you would think that would hurt at least a little, he would wince every now and then. Nothing, not one single tear has been shed. He actually woke up from the surgery and sat straight up and did not lay down until late last night. I tried to get him to rest but after an hour of being awake, I let him get up to go play Mario. He is loving all the video game time he's getting. We are trying to keep him still and that is doing the trick. His usual game time is during Eli's nap, and that's it, so this is a huge treat. Mario is his thing! I had envisioned a much tougher recovery, but once again, my miracle child has proven me wrong. I know kids are tough and bounce back quickly, but I think he steps it up a notch. The day before the surgery, I told him that we were going to go to the hospital so the doctor could fix a boo boo in his ear while he took a nap, and that Mom and Dad would be there when he woke up. I explained that he would get to pick a flavored mask that would help him go to sleep (he picked bubble gum) and for being such a big boy would get a new toy of his choice. He picked a new train, of course. He always has a new one in mind, this time it was Edward. So that was it, just like we planned, and he was fine with it, and when I ask him if his ear is hurting so I can give him pain medicine, he says, "No, I'm all better."
So yeah, I know as parents it is often harder on us, we often imagine things worse than they are when it comes to our children. And I did that once again, lol, but I am telling you, Noah is my little superman. There is nothing he hasn't overcome with super amazing strength. His strong will is amazing, it is one of his best qualities. He faces each challenge like it's no big deal, he has supernatural peace times a million, it's so inspiring. I am so thankful for this lesson I am learning from him. A five year old is teaching me to face challenges with strength and peace and trust in our loving Father. So now I really get this scripture:
"Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it." Mark 10:15
Thank you for another amazing lesson my sweet boy, and thank you God for taking care of my son. I know you love him more than I do, and I can't wait to see the plans you have for his life.
