Something miraculous happened last week.
It was so beautiful that I cannot stop tearing up and giggling
all at the same time.
When we say, “Yes” to the Lord,
we open up the doors of heaven and
have a front row seat,
watching His spectacular plans unfold.
And
there is absolutely no doubt that
His miraculous ways are beyond breathtaking.
To those new to our Place Called Simplicity,
every bit of Ruby’s story is miraculous.
Her survival was miraculous.
Her rescue was miraculous.
Her growth is miraculous.
Her smile is miraculous.
When she lifts her head it’s miraculous.
Her giggle is miraculous.
Her joy is miraculous.
Her eating is miraculous.
Her rolling over is miraculous.
Her signing is miraculous.
Her seeing is miraculous.
Her responding to us is miraculous.
And last week, we had a new first:
Ruby asked me a question
{which she has done on a few occasions}
AND
then after I answered,
she responded.
Translation:
Ruby and I had teeny weenie conversation.
I’m still giddy.
Here’s how it unfolded.
Mark and Lisa
{missionaries to Kenya and dear friends}
had returned with their treasures for a rest
after serving on the mission field for a year.
They landed in Phoenix and ‘debriefed’
{stayed with us – we had a blast}
for several days.
We love this precious family.
Lisa is Karl’s aunt and
together Lisa and I set Karl and Autumn up on their blind date.
Anyway, Lisa and I were hanging out one day,
{with my camera and thankfully I was able to catch most of it}
when suddenly I remembered that Ruby had recently learned to
“Give us five”.
We are really excited about this very
astounding accomplishment.
Remember?
There were medical professionals who said
Ruby would never do anything!
So on that note,
Lisa put her hand on Ruby’s stander and said,
“Ruby can you give me five?”
To which Ruby balled up her fist,
and turned completely away from Lisa
and did the sign for “I’m thirsty”,
which usually means,
“Don’t bug me, I’d rather have a drink,
“Don’t bug me, I’d rather have a drink,
I’m not interested.”
I laughed and said,
“Awww come on Ruby!
Can’t you give Aunt Lisa five!”
Ruby paused for a second and
turned her face back toward Lisa,
but pulled her balled fist even tighter to her body…
Then suddenly Ruby signed,
“Friend?”
My eyes almost popped out of my head.
What Ruby was asking was,
“Is Aunt Lisa MY friend?”
In disbelief that this little conversation was
unfolding, I answered,
“Yes, Ruby, Aunt Lisa is your friend.
Remember I told you yesterday that
she is your friend?”
Immediately Ruby opened up her hand
and gave Aunt Lisa five.
And then Ruby grinned from ear to ear,
clearly pleased with our little conversation.
And when
medical professionals said Ruby
would never do anything…
our miracle-working,
mountain-moving,
awe-inspiring,
gasp-giving God said,
“Now Watch This!”
Absolutely amazing!!! Tears in my eyes as I read this! God is SO GOOD!!!!!
Love it!!! Her story just keeps getting sweeter and sweeter!
Woo Hoo!!!!! Very exciting. Ruby is amazing!
<3 Watching Ruby grow is a blessing to the Weber family! Thank you for sharing and spreading the JOY in the Lord!
Nicole Weber
Yay for the Weber family – Ruby loves you too!!
Wow… Wow… Wow… God is amazing and so is Miss Ruby! What a blessing it was to have your camera ready! We just LOVE hearing about Ruby and all seeing all these miracles. Wow… 🙂
I was sooo thankful that I was able to capture almost all of it on the camera- so very tickled.
Amazing! Go Ruby!
This made my day! That Ruby blesses my heart over and over. I am thrilled you caught this interaction with your camera. God is so good!
Totally God that I had the camera ready!
Praising God with Y'all! She looks a little giddy for God there!
She looks like the old saying goes: Pleased as punch!
Wow. I have no words for how awesome that is. God is so good! I love love love reading about what He's doing in Ruby's life. And I'm so glad He orchestrated all this while you "happened" to have your camera handy. There certainly are no coincidences with God!
So grateful for all of you who cheer for Ruby – she thanks you all!!
Precious!
Precious
Tears in my eyes. God is so good.
On a side note, I think you should know that in our house Ruby Grace is the star of your family. My boys were watching some of Graham's You Tube videos with me the other day, but to them Graham is "Ruby's big brother". If I bring up Emma who lives in Uganda, they have to clarify if I'm talking about "Ruby Grace's big sister." 🙂
I read your comment aloud cause it was so cute. Ruby's our family's hero…and apparently yours as well – Ruby would be tickled to know it.
I have goosebumps the size of Texas! WOW! That is amazing and to God be the glory!
Goosebumps the size of TX? haha. Those are some mighty hefty goosebumps you have!!xo
Amazing!
I love that you caught that all with your camera! What an accomplishment and such a beautiful smile on that Ruby!!
oh that melts my heart! Im a little teary… ha ha… precious angel!!!!
You GO, Ruby Girl! Show 'em what miracles you're made of! I am so stinkin' proud of you!
Love,
Tina
Amazing! Simply Amazing! All the Glory to God! He is so awesome!
God is so amazing!! Wow!!
Okay…..tears…….sobs…….and praise!!! Wonderful wonderful…w.o.n.d.e.r.f.u.l. Joel and I are doing a happy dance…Joel says~~~ "GO Ruby!" Amen!
Oh my sweet friend, isn't it the best? Only faithful God.
Oh my word! That is just beyond precious!! Her smile is awesome and I'm so glad you got it all documented in pictures.
If only I had caught her with her "friend" symbol…it was short and quick – but it was *there*!
Tears of joy and goose bumps all over! LOVE THAT RUBY GIRL!!! THANK YOU for sharing Ruby and her miracle with all of us, I sit in awe every time I read your postings about her. She is a special girl and totally put in your arms for a purpose and each day we all see a little piece of her purpose. THANK YOU!
No, thank *you* for sharing in our joy and celebrating Ruby. She's an amazing miracle!
Awesome! Go Ruby!!!
Wow that's wonderful! Praise The Lord! 🙂
That post brought tears to my eyes!! Thanks for sharing, praising Jesus with you…it's just so cool – such a smart little girlie!
As I told Faye {above}, it is our privilege to have you all peek in a see and then celebrate with us!
That is simply precious! Love how Ruby communicates. She is one smart cookie!
Oh…was gonna mention that our newest little man is home…you may want to take a peek at his sweetness. 🙂
I peeked!! He is such a treasure! I'm overjoyed for you…such a delight…thank you for letting me peek.
Wow! Little Miss Miracle Ruby warms my heart and makes ME grin from ear to ear!
Giving her a cyber high five,
Lori
I laughed out loud when I read it, "giving her a cyber high five"…soooo fun!
whoo hoo Ruby Girl!!!! That is so awesome…
NOW WATCH THIS!! Can't wait for the next miracle!
Blessings,
Suzanne
That is awesome! Made me tear up!
that's so awesome, I'm beaming! 😀 got a bit of tears in my eyes 🙂 YHWH is so good!!!! 🙂 🙂 halleluYah!
That is so awesome! LOVE this! Thank you for being so faithful and showing us that special needs adoption is beautiful.
Beautiful, miraculous, precious conversation with that amazing little Ruby! GO GOD!!!:):)
OUTSTANDING – Love it when our Father proves His point!! 😉
hugs – aus and co.
Love the joy on Rudy's face in the bottom picture! God is good! 🙂
Isn't her face just so precious? She was so tickled with herself!
Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh! I love, Love, LOVE these Ruby testimonies!!! We serve such a faithful God who doesn't see labels and limitations and diagnoses… all He knows is His power and love is ever reaching!
It is indeed so amazing that God does not see labels, limitations and diagnoses…He goes beyond it all.
I love this and God is amazing! Your stories have inspired me to pray big and expect miracles. Ruby is precious!
Priceless and precious Ruby! God's love for her is too extravagant to accurately describe in English. What a joy, Linny!
Thank you!
Ruby Grace, You are such a joy to watch grow!
Linny, How wonderful not only that she displayed her own feelings (balling up her fist and turning away), but she told you why with her question. Every little bit is so awesome to see . . . because we know what Ruby has been through. Praising God for this little miracle you have the blessing to call your daughter. I love all that Ruby-personality shining through. Makes me want to squish her and give her kisses! >*<
Sp happy for her and you.
best regards from south France
Séverine