a song I quietly sung to Isaac almost every night while he was in the NICU .
Being in the presence of many during worship and listening to the Word is powerful . Even more powerful when experiencing the presence of God as a family . Even though it is not without challenges , we are grateful to be worshiping together once again . This return to fellowship has been especially positive for Theresa who bears the isolation of having special needs children a little more than the rest of us , as she is Matthew and Isaac ’ s primary caregiver along with being mom to our other three children . We are overwhelmingly grateful for our Calvary family who have prayed us through our most difficult times .
This was from a portion of our benediction from the time when Isaac was born as we were studying the book of Ephesians as a congregation . It has become one of our most common truth and comfort scriptures as we have walked this journey :
“ Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine , according to his power that is at work within us , to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations , for ever and ever ! Amen .” Ephesians 3:20-21
By Kevin Troupe Culinary Services Director
When Kevin is not cooking things up in the kitchen he enjoys spending time with his wife Theresa and their five children . He also likes writing and speaking about their family ’ s journey of raising two special needs kids , gardening , hunting , fishing and creating things in the garage workshop .
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