First things first we always start with pictures, they make all the bad stuff seem better! This is Grace and Sophie on Gracie's 5th birthday, she is a terrific big sister to Sophie!
New years day, good thing it was practically balmy we got to try out our new present!
Looking at Christmas lights with Mommy
Eating Christmas breakfast!
I frequently feel guilty about constantly asking for so many prayers for myself and my daughter. I know there are worse burdens facing many people out there. But the things most moms stress about; potty training, choosing preschools, their childs frequent ear infections, etc. All the normal stuff! I however have all those same issues and a whole LOT more. Well today, once again, I need your prayers badly. Sophie has been wheezing heavily all weekend and has been taking albuterol. We went to her pediatricians this morning and she likely has bronchitis however he didn't rule out the fact that she may be coming down with asthma (wouldn't be too big of a surprise, both Craig and I have it) which may worsen when she gets sick. So she is going on amoxicillin and continuing to use the albuterol every 4 hrs. Now first prayer request: When we give her the inhaler we have to restrain her which is not fun (getting good at restraining my daughter is not something I wanted to be doing!) Next the medicines need to work: The Dr said if she doesn't get better they won't be able to do her surgery. Then we were off to Dr. Mann's for our pre-op appt. Please pray for wisdom as he decides how many balloons to do and where to put them (he/we are considering one in the leg which would be new territory for us, also if he does three that means three pokes with a needle everyday, so there is all that to consider). We still haven't been given a time for surgery next Tue but please pray for her healing so we will be able to go ahead and please pray for wisdom in the planning and preparation. I'll let you know when we have a time! Thanks as always, Amanda
Oh honey, I'm sorry for such trials. Sometimes I want to ask why? for all these difficulties, and yet the Lord is always there reminding me that he often does his best work in us during trials. But I decided I just h ave to keep believing. God is good all the time, therefore in all his dealings with us He is also good. As I pray for your Sophie sometimes I see all the troubles ahead, but then I know He knows them too, and if He has asked her to walk through them, than He will also so generously provide everything she/we need. Read through your old blogs this week and remember the many ways he has totally and completely provided for you all through all of this, and then hold up your head and heart and affirm your belief in this God. May God bless you with more than you could ask or imagine.
ReplyDeleteMay God give you peace in the midst of all this chaos. We will pray for quick healing and the surgery to go as scheduled! Please let me know if I can help. If Grace wants a day to come over and play or whatever you need, don't hesitate to ask!!
ReplyDeleteKim