Swimming Again!!

Grace was able to go back to swimming today....just 72 hours after her surgical procedure! For those of you who don't know, swimming is one of Grace's very favorite things to do. She was so happy and had so much fun! We continue to be quite thankful for all of the blessings in our lives and count a quick recovery as one of these!

Thank you for your prayers!

Carrie

Shortest stay ever and so thankful!!!!!

Thank you for your prayers today. We are so thankful for God's watchful hand today. He oversaw it all. Grace was scheduled to stay at Children's a few days due to medical history but instead we had our shortest stay EVER... I think it was about 4 hours!!!!! In true Grace fashion, she baffled the nurses and drs by her "nerves of steel" (as they called it). I say it's God living and breathing in her every day to give her strength and endurance beyond words.

I can never visit Children's without being reminded of how blessed we are....there continue to be so many sick children in the world. As Grace was being prepped for surgery, a baby was being prepped across the hallway from us for neurosurgery with Grace's neurosurgeon. We were saddened for this baby and the family. Please hug your healthy children tonight and pray for those who are sick and less fortunate than we are.

Thank you again for your prayers.

Love,

Carrie

Praying as Grace faces another surgery....

Well, school is out and we are so thankful that we made it limping to the finish line!! We are all so thankful that summer is finally here and we can all rest and relax! yea!!!!

Please pray right now for Grace as she will undergo another surgical procedure tomorrow morning, (Wednesday). As her body has continued to have some medical issues this spring, we are hoping that this will help many areas in her body. Please join us as we pray for drs wisdom and Grace's safety. We are resting in God's plan for her life... (Jeremiah 29:11) and thankful that He continues with provisions both big and small!

Thankful for Grace's willingness as she accepted the news of this...her only question was "when will I be able to swim?" She is amazing and I am so thankful that God has gifted her with such strength and grace to continue to be willing to face each challenge that comes her way. She even commented that this is "not even a BIG deal, Mom." And, I guess for her and everything she has had done, this isn't so big....Wow...Thank you, Amazing, God!!!!

We are so thankful for each of you and your faithfulness to our family!

Love,

Carrie

Psalm 121:1-8

I lift up my eyes to the hills—
where does my help come from?

² My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

³ He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;

⁴ indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.

⁵ The LORD watches over you—
the LORD is your shade at your right hand;

⁶ the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.

⁷ The LORD will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;

⁸ the LORD will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.