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.
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