We Need Prayer!

Most of you remember my post when little Evie was born. Needless to say, she came into this world with obstacles from the get go. She was so tiny, and we were so nervous!

Well, after a few weeks, she was able to go home. She has done well for the most part. She has been a very fussy little thing, but the doctor kept saying it was because she was a preemie. (And I SWORE it was colic. Having been down that road, I knew how hard it was. I also knew there was something not right.)

Well, Christy went for her check up this past week. She is 5 months old, and is still only 10 pounds, 12 ounces. That didn't concern the doctor as much as the size of her head did. Her head has grown at an abnormal rate to the rest of her body. So what does all of this mean? The doctor thinks she has hydrocephalus. (Please take a moment to read this article from WebMD. They can explain it way better than I can. This is the article the doctor printed off for Christy.) To sum it up, it looks as though, she has fluid on the brain. She goes back to the doctor on October 22, and they will then schedule a scan to know for sure. (For insurance reasons, they can't do it yet.) If it is so, we are looking at possible brain surgery on this tiny little girl. This is also something, from what I understand from Christy, that she will have to have done every 5 years or so. She would be dealing with this for the rest of her life.

Christy found this information out Thursday, and she knew my dad was coming into town. She wanted him to pray over Evie. God love her, Christy waited until after 10:00 P.M. for them to finally arrive. 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." This is exactly what Dad did.

I believe our God is a God of miracles. In fact, Psalm 77:14 says, "You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples." God performs miracles every day, just like he did then. I am claiming this verse over little Evie.

Please join our family in praying for this angel. Ultimately, God is in control and we know that. We want His will to be done above all else. And please pray for her parents. I can't imagine the anxiety they must be feeling. For something to be "wrong" with your child is a parent's worst nightmare!

Thank you all! I will be sure to keep you informed with any updates. God Bless! <><