Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6,7)
This is the first verse that we read to Peyton out of her new bible that she got the night before her last surgery. We explained to Peyton on that night that she needed to trust God and that mommy and daddy would be doing the same thing. Here we are exactly one week later and this verse will be on my mind all night tonight. The only way that Karen and I know to combat worry is to pray.
We were told today that the surgeon is contemplating going into Peyton's heart to remove the aneurysm. The cardiologist doesn't think he will, but he is thinking about it. The surgeon was not in the hospital today, so we didn't hear that from him. We should know tomorrow. That causes uneasiness in our hearts as well, because these are two totally different surgeries. One is non-open heart and one is open heart.
So as we all go to sleep tonight, we are seeking God's peace that will help comfort us and for the doctor's to make wise decisions regarding our daughter's heart and that Pey will be brave and strong once again.
God is the giver of life and He blessed us with Peyton 5 years ago and He loves her more than we do. We hate this more than anything and this is not the path we would have chosen. But as I mentioned earlier, we are not in control and we don't make the rules. This is definitely one of the most difficult things we have ever had to face. We know that there is nothing we can do, but God will do what's best and we will trust Him.
Please join us in this prayer request and thank you all for praying fervently and for all of your thoughts and concerns. I said it earlier, and I will say it again, this really helps us cope with our circumstances.
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Praying that you all are able to find rest in the Lord.
ReplyDeleteLord, I pray that Karen and Steven can feel Your loving arms around them today and everyday. I pray that Peyton can feel you holding her hand during her surgery today. I pray the surgeons and the nurses know You and we know that You will be guiding their hands today and everyday that Peyton is in their care. Dear Lord, You and only You are the almighty healer and we know that You will take care of Peyton and her family. There are soooo many prayers coming up to You for this baby girl and I know that You hear and have heard each and every one. I pray this to You now...in Your beautiful and most Holy name. Amen.
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