It is "go" mode...the prepping, the packing, the nerves, and the deep thankfulness for Isla's medical team - fighting for her! A mix of a lot of emotions.
Each surgery and recovery has it's challenges, no matter how "straight-forward" it may go.
There are unknowns to each surgery, but there is a goal for what will take place and we pray all goes smoothly! There are things we get used to about the journey...but goodness, it is NEVER easy and breaks our hearts to see Isla go through each surgery. She is such a little warrior!
This past month has been a very hard one. I (Molly) have not had much improvement with my auto-immune issues. I have been working with doctors and have tried new treatments, have had struggles with them, and been taken off of them. I am currently on a new med. hoping this really starts to help me and carries me through this surgery time for Isla. It has been disappointing to continually be in this struggle of feeling so sick and incredibly stressful seeing surgery day approaching for Isla and not feeling much stronger at all. As Mom, (any medical needs parent empathizes with this!) you know what is coming and know it requires a lot of strength. So, it feels scary to be feeling unwell right now. I'm so thankful for Justin. We are a team and his support has been such a gift! We have been so exhausted and honestly, quite overwhelmed. We are leaning into the Lord, trusting him for strength and help. This journey can feel so lonely and down-right hard. We have been striving for joy. We have been seeking the Lord and we have really been thinking through all that God has done through the years. It is SO clear how God has been at work in so many ways. The timing, the events, the miracles! So, while we are discouraged and overwhelmed, our hearts are still filled with joy and thankfulness. It truly is such "good medicine" to recount all that God has done...counting our blessings.
Please pray:
- for Isla's body to be strong and healthy for surgery
- for Isla's medical team
- for our family to stay healthy and safe as we travel to Philly...no sick germs, please!
- for Molly's body to be strong and healthy through this time
- for us all to feel peace and calm through the stress
- for both kids as they process through all the hard things
- for wisdom and clarity on decisions ahead
LOVE!!!!!!!
We are so thankful for 12 years. Wow, have we gone through so much in 12 years! I remember us praying for our years ahead when we were getting married. We prayed we would follow God's will, whatever it may be, through the years...wow, look where he has led us!
We have grown deeper in love with every year and deeper in trust in the Lord through the years. I am so thankful for my Justin...he is my favorite ❤ We have faced so many challenges - and we have witnessed God's grace and mercy in such deep ways.
Justin - I love who you are, your heart, your laughter and ability to make us laugh, your love of music and how you initiate family dance parties on the hard days, to bring joy. I love your loyalty, your integrity, your protection of our family, your strength, your humility. I love watching you be Daddy to our littles. They ADORE their DADDY!
Thank you for loving me OH, SO WELL! Thank you for building me up, lifting me up, and devoting your family to the Lord. Thank you for being my biggest support.
Thank you for bringing me the paper of vows you had written for our wedding, when I was feeling so low this last month. Thank you for loving me so well...
I am so in love with you ❤ marry me, again and again!? 😍 I choose you...forever!
So thankful to God for you and our precious kiddos!
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| I will remember the deeds of the Lord ;yes, I will remember your wonders of old. I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds. Your way, O God, is holy. What god is great like our God? You are the God who works wonders; you have made known your might among the peoples. Psalm 77:11-14 |
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