So we are returning to an old, but new chapter in the MacDonald household. I have returned to my studies of midwifery today. I recently attended an occupational health appointment, to ensure I was fit to return to my course. The nurse seemed confused why I had another baby, knowing my course lasted 3 years. It is hard to explain to a stranger about promptings of the Holy Ghost and having the faith to know that we would be looked after and this is what was meant to be...in 5 minutes! But that was the reason. At the time when I felt prompted to have another baby, I was a little confused. Just a month beforehand, the thought of having another MacDonald was a scary prospect, not one I would have been happy about, thats for sure! However I was prepared by the Lord and we acted in faith, knowing that we would be taken care of.
Little did I know that shortly after becoming pregnant, my dad would take his own life. Such devastation hit our family!!!
Shortly later, my brother received a call regarding a kidney transplant. He traveled to Edinburgh from Fyvie, Aberdeenshire and had the transplant after the necessary tests had been carried out. Twenty years he has waited on this "really good" match, but after a few days, he started to become VERY unwell. He was in intensive care and eventually the kidney had to be removed. It was such an emotional rollercoaster our family had journeyed on.
I was glad to have my little Emilie though. She helped me get through each day by focusing on what was important. She needed love and nourishment, and I was blessed with the ability to give her these things whilst supporting my family. I never expected these things to happen, but because the Lord blessed me with a beautiful baby, it allowed me a little time out from studying and afforded me time with my family when they needed me most.
The Lord works in mysterious ways. Act on the promptings you have. You may not understand them at the time, but if you are faithful then your eyes will be opened, lessons will be learned and blessings will be poured out upon you.
However, the time has now come for the next chapter in our lives. I won't have the same time to do all the things I'd like to, but I will do my best. That is all that is asked of me.
And to finish off, I'd like to leave a small message for all my friends. Thank you for being there when I have needed you. You have made life more bearable when it felt like it was all getting too much. You have been absolute angels and I apologize now if I don't get to see you as much. I will miss spending as much time with you, but if you need me. I will be there for you. Forever your friend,
Gem xxx
