Unforgettable

I imagine when one hears the term, "unforgettable" it brings to mind a song, or a memory of some time or event that is permanently embedded in the brain. Usually it's a good thing. Sometimes, however, there are events and dates that become unforgettable in a not-so-great way. I'll never forget Friday October 1st, 2010. When a doctor looks at your firstborn and says, "Mr. Blake, you have a very rare disease called scleroderma", you don't forget that. It stays with you - it's unforgettable. It's hard to think about. It's hard to know what to do. It's hard to keep from reading all the material available on the internet and not totally freaking out! But...you don't forget it. That's the hardest thing of all - just trying to not think about it. When I wake up, I'm thinking about it; when I drive to work, I'm thinking about it. When I drop him off at school and watch him walk in with his backpack, checking his hair and trying not to over-wave to his dad, believe me - I'm thinking about it.
God can do great things - I know that. So, at this point, we know it's in His hands. We'll do our part and get the meds and the treatments and buy the lotions and socks and all. But ultimately, I know God has a plan. Blake will be fine, regardless. Not because I'm a great dad, but because he has a great Father. A Father who is amazing, and loving, and truly unforgettable.