Hello All.
Well I know most of you haven't heard but we never boarded the plane to Germany on Tuesday. Yes some of you are surprised after hearing our decision to go. I'll try my best to give you an idea of what has taken place over the last few days, everyone reading this must feel like a yo-yo and it gives you a small glimpse at what our emotions have been over the last almost month now.
Kev and I have believed that from day one God had complete control in both our lives and the life of our child. We've spent time in prayer seeking Gods will, praying for direction, and mostly praying for healing (both emotionally and physically). Where doors have closed others have open, and each step of this journey we tried our hardest to open our hearts to the way our Lord would choose us to go. This has not been easy, as God works in mysterious and wondrous ways.
We had decided not to go on Friday last week, the financial impact of this trip was so overwhelming and unknown, we couldn't risk everything for possibly nothing. With no guarantee of any sort, not even helping our child, we felt trapped. Neither Kev nor I slept on Friday night, and both got up very early Saturday. After a tearful discussion over breakfast, we both felt so unsure of our choice. Mostly we felt that we were taking control by not allowing God to work out the financial aspects. So in a step of faith we booked our trip, allowing God the control and trusting in His plan (whatever that may be). We prayed hard that God would provide a clear indication about this if we were not following his path.
On Monday Dr. Hoffmann (my ObGyn here in Fort Mac) that has supported us from the beginning in fetal surgery call us in to talk with her. Only 14 hours before our flight she told us not to go. Just like that "do not go". After she had reviewed the fee's assessment she believed that we were risking financially investing everything we had for no guarantee's, and giving up what we will need to invest in this child's future, either way. Being from Europe herself, she felt the fees were way too high for any procedure, let alone an experimental procedure.
Have you ever felt God speaking to you?
So our biggest supporter no longer wanted us going. And not the kind of "I don't really think you should go", but a loud "do not go". We had prayed God would be clear so could we deny this? So we laid down our wants and felt it was time to let go of this dream. You see I aways hoped in the back of my mind that this would "fix" my baby. Make him whole, make him perfect.
Perfection is in the eye of the beholder.
I feel like Robert Frost's poem (on the side of this blog). Two paths lying before me. One holds the dream of a "normal" life. The other is hard, unknown, scary, unclear, undefined, and long. How does a person let go of their dreams and step out in faith on a path with so many unknowns? They don't. Only God's supportive shoulder, leaned on in faith will get one through that trail, or this trial. And like Robert Frost, we take the one least travelled hoping, praying that will make all the difference.
My baby is perfect.
Made in the image of God, knit together by Him in my womb. Created to glorify our Lord.
Both Kev and I have had moments of tears over this choice, it leaves us feeling like we can't do anything to help him. It leaves us so helpless. We will spend the next three months knowing that medically our child could loose his leg function, where today his kicks me endlessly. It breaks our hearts, brings me tears. But somewhere in all this is a plan. One created by the creator, unclear to us we're allowing Him control. We can never tell you how much each prayer, email, phone call has meant. One is only as strong as those that support him. We are so blessed with you friends and family. Thank you seems so little, so insignificant. But we say it from the depths of our hearts.
Thank you.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Plans
We had the best sleep last night, finally. Peace is hard to find, but we both woke up nervous but excited and feeling directed by the Lord. I did some more "surfing" on the web, reading stories of other families going through fetal surgery. It was up lifting and confirming to the choice we've made. At some point we've had to step out in faith (kind of like Indiana Jones), trusting the details to God.
One provision God has provided us is Glen Tully, he works on relocation of patients (ie. medevac), he's been such a wealth of knowledge and direction. Please pray God would continue to open the right doors for him and us. Thanks to Judy Eshenko for the contact, your fabulous.
We're packing and preparing today, a quick lunch and prayer time with some friends. My mom and sister are coming up to "hang out" for the couple of days. It will be great to see them. We're so thankful for Kev's brothers and how they are willing and able to take over things for Kev while were gone so the business doesn't suffer.
A quick shout out to Nadine for the thank-you cards your making, one less thing for me to do. I pray Gods blessing will shower you with your dreams. And Christine thanks for the hours of coffee and chats that have held me over these last few weeks, you are a gift from God.
John 9 talks about a blind man from birth. The followers of Christ were asking Him "who's sin caused this mans blindness? Was it his or his parents?" Jesus replied, "neither, this was so the Lord would be glorified". Our prayer is that our son would be just as the blind man.
A tool to glorify the Lord.
One provision God has provided us is Glen Tully, he works on relocation of patients (ie. medevac), he's been such a wealth of knowledge and direction. Please pray God would continue to open the right doors for him and us. Thanks to Judy Eshenko for the contact, your fabulous.
We're packing and preparing today, a quick lunch and prayer time with some friends. My mom and sister are coming up to "hang out" for the couple of days. It will be great to see them. We're so thankful for Kev's brothers and how they are willing and able to take over things for Kev while were gone so the business doesn't suffer.
A quick shout out to Nadine for the thank-you cards your making, one less thing for me to do. I pray Gods blessing will shower you with your dreams. And Christine thanks for the hours of coffee and chats that have held me over these last few weeks, you are a gift from God.
John 9 talks about a blind man from birth. The followers of Christ were asking Him "who's sin caused this mans blindness? Was it his or his parents?" Jesus replied, "neither, this was so the Lord would be glorified". Our prayer is that our son would be just as the blind man.
A tool to glorify the Lord.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
And we're off...
We have spent the last few days in deep prayer and discussion regarding the future of our unborn child. There is nothing harder that trying to make a choice that is the best for him. While only God understands the plans for his future, we struggle to find that path under His direction.
We have made a choice.
We will be leaving to Germany on Tuesday, save any complications. I wavered even yesterday afternoon over this choice, knowing that we will probably have a child born almost 3 months premature. Some of the factors that helped us feel Gods direction...I prayed that if God wanted us to do this our neurosurgeon would be willing to help us by preparing a team for our arrival home. He is more than willing. I prayed that there would be a way for us to come home after the procedure and before delivery. Dr. Kohl (from Germany) called and told us that if there were no complications we could travel home 7-10 days post surgery, the only thing we're still praying on is the method of flying home. Alberta Health and Wellness doesn't think they would cover the medevac cost (approx $60,000), at this point we can't fly commercially.... PRAY HARD!!!
The only thing that has started to make us doubt our choice was the financial costs, but in the end we don't feel we can put a price on what's best for our child.
So we've been getting many calls, letters, and emails asking what people can do to help. We love each of you and continue to thank God for your support.
We have made a choice.
We will be leaving to Germany on Tuesday, save any complications. I wavered even yesterday afternoon over this choice, knowing that we will probably have a child born almost 3 months premature. Some of the factors that helped us feel Gods direction...I prayed that if God wanted us to do this our neurosurgeon would be willing to help us by preparing a team for our arrival home. He is more than willing. I prayed that there would be a way for us to come home after the procedure and before delivery. Dr. Kohl (from Germany) called and told us that if there were no complications we could travel home 7-10 days post surgery, the only thing we're still praying on is the method of flying home. Alberta Health and Wellness doesn't think they would cover the medevac cost (approx $60,000), at this point we can't fly commercially.... PRAY HARD!!!
The only thing that has started to make us doubt our choice was the financial costs, but in the end we don't feel we can put a price on what's best for our child.
So we've been getting many calls, letters, and emails asking what people can do to help. We love each of you and continue to thank God for your support.
Ways to help:
Pray, before anything this is the most powerful gift.
We have set up a trust (sorry no tax receipts), as I mentioned in an earlier note what money we don't require will be going to help support spina bifida research and hopefully the founding of a facility in Alberta to start fetoscopic procedures.... the account is through CIBC transit/account # 00049 / 58-04930. Any donations would be wonderful.
I feel we will never be able to truly express our thanks to everyone for their love, prayers and support. May the blessings you have given us be reflected in your own life.
I'll keep you posted on the progress and dates.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
An update.
So we're back home after more doctors and specialists. Our meeting on Monday was with a pediatric neurosurgeon in Edmonton, Dr. Keith Aronyk. He is an amazing man that was very encouraging about our situation. One of his first comments was that we've already made the hardest choice, to continue with the pregnancy. Speaking with him has defiantly given us more understanding of the standard treatment options. While he doesn't feel that the research is conclusive enough of the experimental surgery he is willing to back us 100% understanding that as parents we have to make a choice that gives us the most peace.
Peace is hard to find, it lurks behind doors, around corners, and in odd places.
But we're still praying hard that God would give us a clear picture of His direction, and with that peace. Please continue to pray with us.
A final decision needs to be made today or tomorrow.
We love and thank each of you for your words of encouragement. They have been sunshine on our heart. You don't realize how many people care about you until your in a situation where they have the chance to show it, it is very amazing. We are forever thankful of the blessing each of you are from God.
Peace is hard to find, it lurks behind doors, around corners, and in odd places.
But we're still praying hard that God would give us a clear picture of His direction, and with that peace. Please continue to pray with us.
A final decision needs to be made today or tomorrow.
We love and thank each of you for your words of encouragement. They have been sunshine on our heart. You don't realize how many people care about you until your in a situation where they have the chance to show it, it is very amazing. We are forever thankful of the blessing each of you are from God.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
News...
So on Friday we found out that Calgary will not allow us to go ahead with the surgery. I'm struggling with God's direction in the mist of our distress. One day I feel things are pointing towards this experimental surgery, the next not. For the last two weeks my brain has been in overdrive and I'm worried it's going to go into "auto decomp idle" or neutral.
We've been praying that God would open and close doors. (Please continue to pray with us)
A close friend gave me the name of a lady in Edmonton at the Children's Hospital, she put me in contact with the chief physician that deals with spina bifida and pediatric neurosurgery. I spoke with him and it turns out Kev and I already had an appointment booked with him for Monday. So we're hoping to find some guidance with this at that time, keep it in your prayers.
We're feeling burnt out, but continue to renew our strength in the Lord. "It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. " (Lam 3:22-23)
We've been praying that God would open and close doors. (Please continue to pray with us)
A close friend gave me the name of a lady in Edmonton at the Children's Hospital, she put me in contact with the chief physician that deals with spina bifida and pediatric neurosurgery. I spoke with him and it turns out Kev and I already had an appointment booked with him for Monday. So we're hoping to find some guidance with this at that time, keep it in your prayers.
We're feeling burnt out, but continue to renew our strength in the Lord. "It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. " (Lam 3:22-23)
Thursday, March 15, 2007
He said "Let there be light... and there was light"
The last two days have brought a little hope into our lives.
The "big wigs" in Calgary have agreed to hear our request at a meeting tomorrow. This involves coming up with a bunch of paper work, funds and support from different people and associations. So far all is almost in order. If things don't work out for Calgary (which is our doctors first choice) the chief physician here in Fort McMurray has okay us to use this hospital. It's been amazing how he agreed to back us 100% in our choice.
I had another ultrasound yesterday and things remain stable. No changes from the previous, although our little man has gain 2 ounces, he's now 13oz.
I'm feeling hopeful. Kev and I were talking and praying last night about how we want God to direct us through the opening and closing of doors. It seems that doors are opening, we now just have to trust that He will do the rest.
Many people have been dropping us emails, they are all encouraging. Please continue to pray with us. Also I've been getting may questions about if people can financially help. We will have to financially support the physicians coming from Germany, so today a trust is being set up. It will already have enough in it to cover our costs, but both Kev and I would like to continue to support research into spina bifida over the next years. When the large trial from the USA is published (within 2 years) if the results are as promising as they appear Canadian physicians will be wanting to set up clinics to offer this treatment. We would like to continue to raise support for this type of centre when the time comes. If you feel led to contribute to our baby's trust, that is where money will be used after our expenses and a donation to Dr. Kohl's research in Germany. I'll post the information later today.
Prayer is the most powerful form of support, please give this before anything else. Only under the hand of the Great Physician will research progress.
Our Love,
Melody, Kev and the baby.
The "big wigs" in Calgary have agreed to hear our request at a meeting tomorrow. This involves coming up with a bunch of paper work, funds and support from different people and associations. So far all is almost in order. If things don't work out for Calgary (which is our doctors first choice) the chief physician here in Fort McMurray has okay us to use this hospital. It's been amazing how he agreed to back us 100% in our choice.
I had another ultrasound yesterday and things remain stable. No changes from the previous, although our little man has gain 2 ounces, he's now 13oz.
I'm feeling hopeful. Kev and I were talking and praying last night about how we want God to direct us through the opening and closing of doors. It seems that doors are opening, we now just have to trust that He will do the rest.
Many people have been dropping us emails, they are all encouraging. Please continue to pray with us. Also I've been getting may questions about if people can financially help. We will have to financially support the physicians coming from Germany, so today a trust is being set up. It will already have enough in it to cover our costs, but both Kev and I would like to continue to support research into spina bifida over the next years. When the large trial from the USA is published (within 2 years) if the results are as promising as they appear Canadian physicians will be wanting to set up clinics to offer this treatment. We would like to continue to raise support for this type of centre when the time comes. If you feel led to contribute to our baby's trust, that is where money will be used after our expenses and a donation to Dr. Kohl's research in Germany. I'll post the information later today.
Prayer is the most powerful form of support, please give this before anything else. Only under the hand of the Great Physician will research progress.
Our Love,
Melody, Kev and the baby.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Hurry up and Wait...
Not much change from yesterday. We're still waiting of some of the fetal-medicine heads in Calgary to see if they'll allow us the procedure. If not we'll try for Toronto, and then to Germany. Dr. Kohl (the fetal surgeon from Germany) remains in good spirits from his phone calls and emails. He's diligent at responding to my questions, which are tedious at times, never seeming impatient.
I was supposed to have a repeat ultrasound yesterday but Ft Mac was busy like always so I'm now booked in for Wen. I long for the chance to watch our little baby on the monitor. He weighted 11oz on March 6th, so I want to see how much he's grown.
I was supposed to have a repeat ultrasound yesterday but Ft Mac was busy like always so I'm now booked in for Wen. I long for the chance to watch our little baby on the monitor. He weighted 11oz on March 6th, so I want to see how much he's grown.
Monday, March 12, 2007
Arrangements
We have been working hard over the last week to secure the best chance for the future. After researching out our options we feel led that this surgery is the direction that God is pointing us. Doors remain open.
Were in the process of locating a spot that will allow us the procedure. The political tape is so thick, I sometimes feel I'm sinking. Our physician here in town is amazing, she's done everything she can think of to get things rolling. In the end if Canadians aren't willing to let us do this here we will be going to Germany. We even lost one precious hour Saturday night! I guess the whole Provence did.
My affect is getting brighter each day. I know there are going to be more hurdle and bumps than a Saskatchewan farm road, but I believe God's hand is at work. The baby has given me a new feeling of purpose. Kevin remains our forever optimist, I'm so thankful to God for him.
My mom (Debbie) is starting some looking into fundraising, people want to help so it would be nice to give them a way. So many people have shown their love an support for us.
The baby was mad at me on Friday. I'm almost sure of this because he kicked me all night long. I think it's probably related to the ultrasound on Friday, our doctor spent an hour chasing him around my womb. He's already like his father, unable to sit still for a minute. We laughed about it.
I wouldn't trade that moment, or my child for the world.
The sun shone so brightly this weekend...
Were in the process of locating a spot that will allow us the procedure. The political tape is so thick, I sometimes feel I'm sinking. Our physician here in town is amazing, she's done everything she can think of to get things rolling. In the end if Canadians aren't willing to let us do this here we will be going to Germany. We even lost one precious hour Saturday night! I guess the whole Provence did.
My affect is getting brighter each day. I know there are going to be more hurdle and bumps than a Saskatchewan farm road, but I believe God's hand is at work. The baby has given me a new feeling of purpose. Kevin remains our forever optimist, I'm so thankful to God for him.
My mom (Debbie) is starting some looking into fundraising, people want to help so it would be nice to give them a way. So many people have shown their love an support for us.
The baby was mad at me on Friday. I'm almost sure of this because he kicked me all night long. I think it's probably related to the ultrasound on Friday, our doctor spent an hour chasing him around my womb. He's already like his father, unable to sit still for a minute. We laughed about it.
I wouldn't trade that moment, or my child for the world.
The sun shone so brightly this weekend...
Thursday, March 8, 2007
A New Day
There is light shining in the distance.
We had a good sleep. Something I didn't think was possible. Before bed Kev found a lead on a physician from Germany, that is doing a similar procedure to the Americans. This is a far chance but I emailed him before we retired for the night.
He's already emailed back. Yes he does the surgery, he's already spoken with my doctor and he's will to come to Canada to perform the procedure if we can make all the necessary arrangements. Time is now the enemy. It would need to be done before 23 weeks. I'm 19 weeks tomorrow. Results are promising, it may give my child the chance to walk...
... he's kicking me, I stop ignoring him. Mommy's going to do her best, hold on. I didn't mean to not want you yesterday, my heart was just broken. I love you little one.
I've spent the last 18 weeks falling in love with what I wanted, today I start loving what God has given me. It will take time, but a much deeper love will be on the other side. I already feel that.
Kev is so excited. It's like God has given us an angel. Now to make the arrangements. So much to do so little time.
Nothing in all the grief classes us nurses take prepares one for grief. I feel sorry for each person I've empathized with going through a similar situation. I've through I could understand someones pain but reality is, it's so personal, I feel only Kev can share this with me. I know people are praying for us, we feel it today.
The nightmare is over, now it's just reality.
We had a good sleep. Something I didn't think was possible. Before bed Kev found a lead on a physician from Germany, that is doing a similar procedure to the Americans. This is a far chance but I emailed him before we retired for the night.
He's already emailed back. Yes he does the surgery, he's already spoken with my doctor and he's will to come to Canada to perform the procedure if we can make all the necessary arrangements. Time is now the enemy. It would need to be done before 23 weeks. I'm 19 weeks tomorrow. Results are promising, it may give my child the chance to walk...
... he's kicking me, I stop ignoring him. Mommy's going to do her best, hold on. I didn't mean to not want you yesterday, my heart was just broken. I love you little one.
I've spent the last 18 weeks falling in love with what I wanted, today I start loving what God has given me. It will take time, but a much deeper love will be on the other side. I already feel that.
Kev is so excited. It's like God has given us an angel. Now to make the arrangements. So much to do so little time.
Nothing in all the grief classes us nurses take prepares one for grief. I feel sorry for each person I've empathized with going through a similar situation. I've through I could understand someones pain but reality is, it's so personal, I feel only Kev can share this with me. I know people are praying for us, we feel it today.
The nightmare is over, now it's just reality.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
As I Walk Through The Valley
This is by far the worst day of my life. The things I'm going to share are not stuff I'm proud of, but I hope they can help someone in their desperate moment, I pray that God will use them.
I haven't gotten out of bed. I want to but it's like I'm waiting to wake up from this horrible nightmare. I pinch myself, but all I feel is numb.
I spoke to one of the doctors from the USA involved in this large study on in utero surgery that is to be published in the next few years. Result are "very promising" and "ground breaking" but he's sorry to tell me because I'm not an American citizen I can't get in.
My last spark of hope fizzles out.
It's dark, so cold. I feel empty. My baby kicks me but I ignore him (yes it's a little boy).
I don't want him.
Even as I write those words I hate myself. What kind of mother doesn't want her own child? But being a nurse I know the reality of raising a child that could have major medical problems. I don't know if I am strong enough for that, I don't know if I can give up myself like that. I'm so selfish. I would rather my child sit beside our Heavenly Father in glory, than experience the pain that his life might bring.
Termination.
This little voice keeps whispering in my ear, "you have the right". The right to kill my baby?
Kevin remains my sanity, my rock. He spends all day at my side attending to my declining mental state. Holding my hand, telling me there's hope.
Hope?.... all I see is desert.
The computer hasn't left Kev's hand. He's looking so hard for someone, something that can help us. Please God show us your meaning in all this pain?
I haven't gotten out of bed. I want to but it's like I'm waiting to wake up from this horrible nightmare. I pinch myself, but all I feel is numb.
I spoke to one of the doctors from the USA involved in this large study on in utero surgery that is to be published in the next few years. Result are "very promising" and "ground breaking" but he's sorry to tell me because I'm not an American citizen I can't get in.
My last spark of hope fizzles out.
It's dark, so cold. I feel empty. My baby kicks me but I ignore him (yes it's a little boy).
I don't want him.
Even as I write those words I hate myself. What kind of mother doesn't want her own child? But being a nurse I know the reality of raising a child that could have major medical problems. I don't know if I am strong enough for that, I don't know if I can give up myself like that. I'm so selfish. I would rather my child sit beside our Heavenly Father in glory, than experience the pain that his life might bring.
Termination.
This little voice keeps whispering in my ear, "you have the right". The right to kill my baby?
Kevin remains my sanity, my rock. He spends all day at my side attending to my declining mental state. Holding my hand, telling me there's hope.
Hope?.... all I see is desert.
The computer hasn't left Kev's hand. He's looking so hard for someone, something that can help us. Please God show us your meaning in all this pain?
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
D-Day
So the results are in... my baby has spina bifida (myleomeningocele). For those that don't know what that is look at this website: http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/4439_1224.asp.
We're devastated. No parent plans to have a sick child. The prognosis is blurry (mostly because I have to see it through waterfalls of tears). The specialist tells us we have a few weeks to choose it we want to terminate the pregnancy. While he goes on to talk about how this is a medically justifiable reason to choose abortion all I can hear is "kill your child". As far as choices for the future, carry out the pregnancy and seek surgical intervention post delivery. I question him about in utero surgeries taking place in the states. He says not to get our hopes up, but agrees to give us the names and numbers of a few physicians.
I don't understand. Why didn't God answer our cries for healing? But in the back of my mind I keep thinking about these experimental surgeries, is this the healing God will provide?
I cry the whole 4 hours home. Kev is so wonderful, strong and supportive. But he's hurting to.
The future is so blurry.
Where is God in all this?
Melody
We're devastated. No parent plans to have a sick child. The prognosis is blurry (mostly because I have to see it through waterfalls of tears). The specialist tells us we have a few weeks to choose it we want to terminate the pregnancy. While he goes on to talk about how this is a medically justifiable reason to choose abortion all I can hear is "kill your child". As far as choices for the future, carry out the pregnancy and seek surgical intervention post delivery. I question him about in utero surgeries taking place in the states. He says not to get our hopes up, but agrees to give us the names and numbers of a few physicians.
I don't understand. Why didn't God answer our cries for healing? But in the back of my mind I keep thinking about these experimental surgeries, is this the healing God will provide?
I cry the whole 4 hours home. Kev is so wonderful, strong and supportive. But he's hurting to.
The future is so blurry.
Where is God in all this?
Melody
Sunday, March 4, 2007
The Power of Prayer
What an amazing experience.
While I don't feel the need to share details I want to encourage those that are needing God's hand in their lives to seek and you will find. We feel that by following God's commands we have been enriched with faith.
A thought from a study I did in Bible School:
Psalm 42:5 states "What are you so downcast, O my soul? What so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise hi, my Saviour.." (NIV). The word hope has a much deeper meaning than our English, in the Hebrew root. The word is Yâchal, which is a patient, loving and trusting hope, not the excited and expectant hope. This is the kind of hope we long for, Yâchal, to wait in hope for the Lord.
While I don't feel the need to share details I want to encourage those that are needing God's hand in their lives to seek and you will find. We feel that by following God's commands we have been enriched with faith.
A thought from a study I did in Bible School:
Psalm 42:5 states "What are you so downcast, O my soul? What so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise hi, my Saviour.." (NIV). The word hope has a much deeper meaning than our English, in the Hebrew root. The word is Yâchal, which is a patient, loving and trusting hope, not the excited and expectant hope. This is the kind of hope we long for, Yâchal, to wait in hope for the Lord.
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Anointing and Prayer
Kev and I decided to drive to Banff for the weekend before our test. We've been doing lots of soul searching and James 5:14 talks about prayer and anointing for the sick. The whole chapter focus is on "Suffering and Patience" both things we need lots of right now. More importantly we believe God has the power to heal.
James 5:14 says "Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up."
So after talking with Norm (our pastor in Banff) we want to seek God's will for our child and meet with the elders. Its scary and totally out of our comfort zone. But as parents we want to do absolutely everything to give our child the best start.
Pray with us.
James 5:14 says "Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up."
So after talking with Norm (our pastor in Banff) we want to seek God's will for our child and meet with the elders. Its scary and totally out of our comfort zone. But as parents we want to do absolutely everything to give our child the best start.
Pray with us.
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