The Jebber Family Blog

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So today is Sun. Well technically Monday. So on Friday .... honestly I don't remember friday. On Saturday Amber seemed to wake up worse. We had the nurse out to up her pain medication and she told us to call the family it won't be long. So we did but Amber refused to accept that. She decided to get out of bed and was determined to try on the clothes that she made us buy the other day so she would know what she would be dressed in. She picked out all of her special jewelry. Then she got in the shower and got dressed. She had many visitors. She decided that it was too boring for people to be up in her room so she figured that she could make it downstairs so that they could hang out in the game room. Some of her friends from school came over and she played the Wii with them. We could tell that she was pushing but just not giving in to anything. Well, later we found out that she was so afraid to go to sleep thinking that it would mean she may not wake up. After some more tears and talks she decided that resting could be good for her to give her some more strength. It was amazing that they tripled her dilouted and she wasn't sleeping. So she did finally lay down. It was emotional the first time she laid down upstairs but once she woke up from her nap it was a little easier for her. Then she decided to watch home videos we have recorded over the years. So we did that all night. Then some people slept over. Sun morning she woke up again and seemed a little worse. We decided to not take her to church in fear that something may happen there. So we called and had set up that the priest woud come give us communion and do an anointing on her. The rest of the day was filled with home videos and naps. Finally around 8pm the van arrived. Everyone that was over was great helping to unload. We even had Amber's 2 little cousins Autumn and Emily taking things and running them into the house where they belonged. We had that van unloaded in what seemed like 5 minutes. Then everyone helped put the stuff away. Again it went so quickly. I thank you all that were there to help us. After all of that Amber took a little nap and had some energy to show everyone some of her toys she got in CA. Tomorrow we will have to show some more for it was enough for tonight for her. So as of now..... she was just up. She needed to hit her pump for pain because of the pressure in her lung. They also told us that siting her up more will help that some. That has been seeming to work for now. Well that is where we are at. I thank you all for your prayers and for your support. We are so grateful for all of you! I will update soon. In the meantime you can enjoy this little story. I have posted it on some other of our carepage friends sites and know that it is fitting here. Enjoy......

By: John Alessi

Not too long ago in Heaven there was a little soul who took wonder in observing the world. (s)he especially enjoyed the love he saw there and often expressed this joy with God. One day however, the little soul was sad, for on this day he saw suffering in the world. (S)He approached God and sadly asked, "Why do bad things happen, why is there suffering in the world?".

God paused for a moment and replied, "Little soul, do not be sad, for the suffering you see, unlocks the love in peoples hearts". The little soul was confused. "What do you mean", (S)he asked. God replied, "Have you not noticed the goodness and love that is the offspring of that suffering? Look at how people come together, drop their differences, and show their love and compassion for those who suffer. All their other motivations disappear and they become motivated by love alone.

The little soul began to understand and listened attentively as God continued, "The suffering soul unlocks the love in people's hearts much like the sun and rain unlock the flower within the seed. I created everyone with endless love in their heart, but unfortunately most people keep it locked up and hardly share it with anyone. They are afraid to let their love shine freely, because they are afraid of being hurt. But a suffering soul unlocks that love. I tell you this-it is the greatest miracle of all. Many souls have bravely chosen to go into the world and suffer-to unlock this love-to create this miracle-for the good of all humanity.

Just then the little soul got a wonderful idea and could hardly contain h(er)imself. With his wings fluttering, bouncing up and down, the little soul excitedly replied, "I am brave; let me go! I would like to go into this world and suffer so that I can unlock the goodness and love in people's hearts! I want to create that miracle!

God smiled and said, "You are a brave soul I know, and thus I will grant your request. But even though you are very brave you will not be able to do this alone. I have known since the beginning of time that you would ask for this and so I have carefully selected many souls to care for you on your journey. Those souls will help you create your miracle; however they will also share in your suffering. Two of these souls are most special and will care for you, help you and suffer along with you, far beyond the others. They have already chosen a name for you.

God and the brave little soul shared a smile, and then embraced. In parting, God said, "Do not forget little soul that I will be with you always. Although you have agreed to bear the pain, you will do so through my strength. And if the time should come when you feel that you have suffered enough, just say the word, think the thought, and you will be healed.

Thus at that moment the brave little soul was born into the world, and through h(er)is suffering and God's strength he unlocked the goodness and love in people's hearts. For so many people dropped their differences and came together to show their love. Priorities became properly aligned. People gave from their hearts. Those that were always too busy found time. Many began new spiritual journeys-some regained lost faith-many came back to God. Parents hugged their children tighter. Friends and family grew closer. Old friends got together and new friendships were made. Distant family reunited, and every family spent more time together. Everyone prayed. Peace and love reigned. Lives were changed forever. It was good. The world was a better place. The miracle had happened. God was pleased."

Believing in God's promises . . .
" . . .For I am the LORD who heals you."
Exodus 15:26