Recognizing Hidden Blessings

This past weekend our family had an experience that has drained us physically and emotionally. Friday afternoon, Jonny and I were lying on the couch together. He had fallen asleep on my lap (which is very unusual) I had decided to just let him take a little snooze on me. A few minutes into the nap Jonny looked up at me, I saw his eyes roll back, and he started to convulse. I called 911, paramedics came, and tried to get the ceizures under control. After several attempts we made our way to the hopsital where Jonny spent the next 24 hours in Intensive Care. He had multiple ceisures which we think were brought on by an extremely high fever. We will know more once more tests have been taken. Without going in to detail, know that he is fine right now. We're back home and thankful that our little boy is doing better. Through this terrifying experience, I have realized how much the Lord blessed us as a family. I wanted to share... Blessing #1: I believe the Spirit prompted me to not put Jonny up in his crib once he had fallen asleep on me. (If ever he starts to doze off on me I usually immediately put him to bed because I know he'll sleep better there) I'm so grateful for the prompting from the Holy Ghost to let him stay with me. I can't imagine how much worse things could have gone if I hadn't seen and been able to immediately respond to his ceizure. Blessing #2: While waiting for the ambulance to arrive, with Jonny in my arms, I started knocking on neighbors doors trying to find a Priesthood Brother who could give my son a blessing. One of my neighbor's husband was home and 5 minutes in to the ceisure he was there annointing Jonny's head and blessing him through the power of God. HUGE BLESSING! Blessing #3: A kind officer, with only the information of my husband's name, tracked Trevor down, interrupted his class on campus, and informed him of what was going on. Trevor arrived at the Hospital only 5-10 minutes after we did. I am gratefull for that officer. Blessing #4: The ceizures eventually stopped and Jonny was able to breathe on his own. Blessing #5: This happened at a time when Trevor was able to be with us without having to worry about other responsibilities. He is SO busy this semester and I honestly have not seen him much this first week of school. I'm grateful that he was with us and played the role perfectly of the calm parent through it all. We all know I was a mess and probably will be for a while. Blessing #6: Jonny's pediatrician was available and was able to care for Jonny personally. He made the decisions of what should be done and was patient with Trevor and I as we asked tons of questions and needed the reassurance that all would be ok. I was impressed and grateful for him. BLessing #7: When we returned home from the Hospital Saturday evening, dinner was waiting for us. Also, our neighbors let us borrow their video monintor so we could listen and watch Jonny while he slept through the night. Blessing #8: Jonny is recovering so well. His balance is still off and he is having to readjust to walking. Eating seems a little difficult for him as well, but considering all he's been through he is doing so well. We have faith that he will soon be back to his spunky little self. We are so grateful for a Father in Heaven who is aware of us and knows our needs. And even in the midst of confusion and panic He comforts and blesses us in simple ways.