Miracles

The Miracle of Mariah

Following the birth of her first born daughter with multiple birth-defects and the subsequent death of her mother, father and two sisters... Kristins' heart had taken a beating. Her belief that God was preparing her for a work he designed kept her focused and driven to stay positive and to be a reflection of hope.. not depair.

Here... begins the true life triumphant story of how God turns our sorrow to joy... our mourning into dancing.

And a sword shall pierce your heart.....

When God first gifted Dave and I with our first born daughter, Mariah~ we had no idea that our YES, in spite of all her medical problems, would one day lay the foundation of a ministry that is touching the lives of thousands.

But... Gods ways are not our ways... and ultimately, if we submit to his will... what appears to be a heavy Cross, becomes a beacon of light in a dark room.

Mariah, born with multiple birth-defects... opened our eyes to see what God wanted us to see... It was a painful process... but after reviewing this website... you would ask God for nothing less.

Photo Essay of Mariah

Many people wonder how I can face despair head on without falling into despair. My answer is.. that the Lord prepared me a long time ago. It was a very painful, slow and often heart wrenching time. But the blessings are now obvious.

Jesus taught me to love... and how to fight.'

Mariah was born with Spina Bifida. We were told she would never sit, never walk and would be severely brain damaged. We were encouraged to let her die.

Thank God... we didn't listen!

The Lord always used us during these times to touch other lives. As hard as it was... the blessings far outweighed the Crosses. Little Randy, pictured with Mariah was one such blessing. Mariah and he were fast friends. Both suffering in their own way, but found joy in just being together. This image has brought tears to my eyes countless times, especially knowing he is in Heaven now with the Lord. My song, The Limit is the Sky is a tribute to a love that knows no bounds... no end. To his mother, Denne.. I post this image with all the love in my heart.

After 14 major surgeries... Mariah was up and walking...

A WALKING Miracle.

Never underestimate the power of Love.

God... had a plan all along..

I am just so happy we knew that from the start

or we could have missed out on this blessing.

Kristin and Mariah... Mother and daughter... 1998

I know the Lord gave me Mariah to prepare me for a far more difficult task... All those years of struggling have given me the strength to see hurting souls and the courage and determination needed to care enough to stand in as an advocate for them.