Back to reality

We are MAJORLY ramping up for Gianna's surgery in just three short weeks. We had blood work and x -rays this week, and we are being ever vigilant to: A) Stuff her with as many calorie rich foods to help her gain, and B) Keep her from every single germ that is plaguing the South right now to keep her immune system strong.

I am no expert, but her xrays looked much worse than the ones we took in July. I will be mailing them to Shriners tomorrow to get their take on how much worse.We were hoping for very little change, but unfortunately, it looks like she has digressed both in curvature as well as lung space. Very disheartening...

I think the biggest thing right now that I feel the Lord is really working in me is trust. Do I trust His timing is perfect for these surgeries despite what the x-rays show? Do I trust Him to help us all get through this surgery, and the next and the next...for the next fifteen years? Do I trust that He loves her more than I possibly could? That He can keep her from complications? And if she has them, that He can mend her little body? And if He doesn't that He is still worthy of praise?

Do I trust?

"Lord, I believe, help my unbelief." Mark 9:24


Comments

  1. VashtiFebruary 22, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    I am praying for you and the family. He is in control, I know I dont need to tell you that!But it is always good the hear.
    Lots of love and prayers. Vashtixxx

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  2. ShannonFebruary 22, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    The germ thing is so hard isn't it? I am not sure I will ever get to leave the house again! Will be praying for you all as you head into surgery. Trust, easier said than done, I know. But we know that He held our children before us and continues to do so.

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  3. The Straight'sFebruary 22, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    You have lots of others praying for you as well. You are a very strong God trusting mommy who will do the very best she can to provide the very best care your little one can get.

    If He brings you to it, He will bring you through it!

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  4. Andy and AmyFebruary 23, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    I have been a "lurker" for a long time. We will definitely keep you all in our prayers! Would you mind at some point sharing more about your little one's condition? Our Moriah has some back issues that sound somewhat similar. We brought her home from China in Sept. Thanks!

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  5. Jerry ClaxtonFebruary 23, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    Greg and Cristy: Thank you for your faitfulness, not only in keeping us all up to date via the blog, but also in calling out to The Lord. He is in control, and we have evry confidence that He is going to honor your faithfulness and keep His hand of protection on this precious little girl whom He has given to you to love, nurture and provide for. You are doing a wonderful job, and we just know in our hearts that He is going to bring her through this in a wonderful way and for His glory. Gianna has an untold number of warriors praying for her (including us)and we are trusting The Lord for a completely successful procedure.
    (Pro.3:5-6) We love you.
    Grandpa and Grandma

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  6. DAVID AND AMY VENN'S WEBSITEFebruary 25, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    I am so sorry that she and your family are dealing with this. I am crying tears of empathy. You do know what it is like.. I understand all of your questions in your post. How does one stay strong? I am learning. I will most definitely be praying for your sweet little angel too. I sincerely thank you for the prayers for Emily Grace. I pray that God protects both our little girls and gives the doctors the wisdom to do what is needed for them and that God does the rest. May God also bestow the upon us mothers the strength we will need to be there for them 100% I will be thinking of you two!!
    Blessings,
    Amy

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  7. CheriFebruary 26, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Sounds like things are kicking into full gear. Know that we are praying for the family as a whole. We are saying extra prayers for Gianna and her mommy.

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  8. AnneMarch 3, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Praying, and joyous that praying is a powerful response to any situation. We love you.

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