We are back home and Mia is doing well. She hasn't required much pain medicine and in fact, got only Tylenol (not Tylenol with Codeine) before bed tonight. Needless to say, I am super anxious...not because I think she'll have pain, I'm just worried that the wound won't heal again. Brad and I prayed tonight and I'm trying to give this over to God, but I admit I am having a hard time with this. I know that God has done so many amazing things in Mia's life already and that He will continue to do so many more, I think I just feel a bit more pressure being the Mommy, like I am the one responsible for how this turned out, since I am the one in charge of her care most of the time. I know it isn't true, but I just wanted to be honest and let you all know that we struggle. We trust God and yet at other times we still struggle to give things over to Him. So, will you pray for me?
And of course for Mia, you can pray for the following:
1. That she wouldn't get any infection this second time around with surgery.
2. That her wound would heal completely on the inside and the outside.
3. That there would be miraculous healing between now and next Tuesday that is undeniably a God thing.
4. That ultimately, she would be able to control her bowels. (Her surgeon didn't think this would be a problem, but he's never seen this before and can't give us a definitive answer. He is optimistic that nerve and muscle tissue hasn't been damaged.)
5. And that waiting to start the stretching process wouldn't have negative repercussions.
And as always, thank you for being so faithful.
5 comments:
I will pray with you Lisa. "You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you." Ish 26:3
I thank God for you and your family. You are such an inspiration and testimony of God's goodness.
I will pray for you! We have all had these moments, the thoughts and feelings I had when we took our daughter to the hospital at 5 weeks come flooding back to me. Not knowing what was wrong with her, I still felt whatever it was I should have fixed it. I truly felt small in the eyes of the Lord that day, only He could give and take life, only He could heal, only He could give me the things I needed in my life to make me stronger. She is now 10 and how precious is everyday I have with her and all our children, they are very precious indeed.
God wants to be glorified through and your family, may God strengthen you and bless you! Love you bunches your sister in Christ! Katie
Thank you for sharing from your heart, Lisa. We're so sorry you are facing these complications and will miss the trip to Oregon. :( We are praying for strength, hope, and rest for all of you. With love, T, R & J
We will be praying with you!! And as a Mommy myself,I will especially be praying for you, Lisa! At times I have found it to be SO HARD to be a loving responsible parent AND to totally give everything over to the Lord and trust Him completely!! I still struggle with that, but my Heavenly Father patiently and lovingly allows me to be the person and "mommy in process" that I am!!
I love you Lisa!! (Brad and Mia too!) And, I hold you and your little family before the Lord's throne of grace each and everyday.
Recently Job 23:10 has become a real comfort to me--may you find comfort in it too!
All my love and prayers,
Lita (and Galen too!)
It was good to see you two in church tonight. Happy Mother's Day, Lisa. Little Mia is so blessed to have you for a mum, you are such an example for all of us.
Love,
Lance & Linda
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