God is gracious

Yesterday afternoon, my little niece Corinne walked out of the hospital.  It is a miracle from God.  He heard our many, many prayers, and was merciful to allow her to come home.  We are so grateful for the prayers and so grateful to God for his mercy.  She stills has a long way to go to regainher  speach and mobility, but we are thrilled.  Please pray for her continued recovery and for patience as they begin intesive, 5-day-a-week therapy.   

Corinne at Christmas

Corinne's birthday

My brother and his family.  We love you.

Praise God for infinite mercy and grace!

I held her hand...

When I went to visit Corinne yesterday and several wonderful things transpired:  First she was NOT in ICU!  Second, she looked right at me, and third, she smiled and held my hand.  Praise God for his mercy and grace.  She is stable and making much improvement.  I'm thrilled.  We are all thrilled. 

Corinne - in the blue dress.  

A Rough Season

Corinne is my niece on the far left..the blonde.  She is 4.  She fell deathly ill Thursday.  She was promptly admitted to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.  She was unresponsive and had a blank glassy stare.  It was frightening.  She was first diagnosed with meningitus, but when she did not respond to the medication and the cultures didn't grow, they went back to drawing board.  She was then diagnosed with ADEM and was started on tons of medication.  Last night was horrible and we were pretty sure she wasn't going to make it.  But she did.  She is markedly better, but when I left the hospital she was started to get fussy agian.  Pray she doesn't crash again tonght.  Pray God spares her.  Pray.  Just pray.  I am so happy that she has made progress, but I do fear the night. 

Psalm 18:30-31

³⁰ As for God, his way is perfect:
The LORD’s word is flawless;
he shields all who take refuge in him.
³¹ For who is God besides the LORD?
And who is the Rock except our God?