In Better Hands

I had heard this song a month ago and had stored it away with high hopes of posting it after I got a surgery date. But you see ~ I have come to realize, in light of the fact that my last appointment didn't go as I had planned, that I have been in better hands all along. I keep looking for someone to swoop in and take care of my brain and maybe I should change my focus ~ No matter how little I may understand the path that I am on ~ it's just where I need to be ~ nothing more, nothing less.

The Carter Family was on Extreme Makeover tonight ~ I was very pleased with how they told their story. They even snuck a picture of the brilliant surgeons at the Chiari Institute. If you missed it, you can go to the full episode player on the ABC website and watch it. I loved that the design team focused on the dreams of the family members and honored their love for music. Something I have realized in battling with Chiari on a daily basis is that I have to keep focusing on my dreams or the waves that my brain tail creates will overwhelm me.

Something that Julie Carter has been able to do is to is to help people find answers about Chiari and offer emotional support. She claims that she is somewhat obsessed with Chiari ~ in this case ~ he obsession has been turned into passion. Here is her testimonial and that of her daughter, Jade . I know that ever since I found out about my brain tail I have been obsessed with finding out all the info that I can about my condition. I love research and there is so much to learn about Chiari ~ the possibilities are endless. With that being said, I have a site meter on my blog ~ I installed it in July of this year ~ and I have been floored by the number of people reading my blog ~ Seriously ~ I probably only actually know a handful of you. I never imagined that people on the other side of the world would read about my life.

So ~ to my readers out there in the universe ~ I pray that you are finding some answers by reading about my Chiari journey and hopefully finding some inspiration ~ some thread of hope. Only a few of you have left comments on my blog ~ please don't be shy ~ I would love to hear from some more of you.

In Better Hands - Natalie Grant

It's hard to stand on shifting sand
It's hard to shine in the shadows of the night
You can't be free if you don't reach for help
You cant love if you don't love yourself

There is hope when my faith runs out
Cause I'm in better hands now

It's like the sun is shining when the rain is pouring down
It's like my soul is flying though my feet are on the ground
So take this heart of mine there's no doubt
I'm in better hands now

I am strong all because of you
I stand in awe of every mountain that you move
Oh I am changed, yesterday is gone
I am safe from this moment on

There's no fear when the night comes 'round
I'm in better hands now

It's like the sun is shining when the rain is pouring down
It's like my soul is flying though my feet are on the ground
So take this heart of mine there's no doubt
I'm in better hands now

It's like the sun is shining when the rain is pouring down
It's like my soul is flying though my feet are on the ground
Its like the world is silent though I know it isnt true
Its like the breath of Jesus is right here in this room

So take this heart of mine there's no doubt
I'm in better hands now
I'm in better hands now