Our sweet girl will have surgery next Friday August 3, 2007. Her pre-op appointment, originally scheduled for tomorrow, has been changed to next Thursday, August 2nd.
After nearly five months of anticipation and dread, we are only one week away from this big event. And our little Amelia has no idea what she is about to go through...
Tonight we took her to church where some of the elders spent time praying over her and our family. One person prayed that the Holy Spirit would hover over Amelia during the surgery and another prayed that she would sense the Lord's presence as if it were her own mother or father there with her during the surgery. During the prayer she sat sweetly sucking on a teether and looking around smiling at whoever was praying. We know that these prayers and the prayers of many others will carry Amelia and us through this experience, and we are so grateful for the network of family and friends that God has provided to support us in this journey.
We'll keep you posted as things progress... In the meantime here are a few helpful links about the surgery:
Very helpful info for families of children with craniosynostosis
Info about the surgery
Info about the craniofacial surgeon, Dr. Van Aalst
Info about the pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. Perry (sorry no picture)
5 comments:
Hi Wesley and Brian,
Thank you for setting up this wonderful page about Amelia and for making this effort to keep all of us up to speed about how she (and you guys) are doing.
I know you are surrounding her with love and extra tender care in the days leading up to the surgery. She will surely be aware of this at a deep level during the procedure and in the days of her recovery.
Know that our love and prayers are with all of you, and Amelia is being held in the center of our hearts all through this time.
Much love,
Dad
"Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand." (Isaiah 41:10).
PS - What a cute picture of Amelia!
I am so glad to be able to receive updates on you and Amelia's progress. She has grown so much and is adorable! What a bright smile! You are in our prayers.
Michelle
We love your family and will be praying for you and Amelia in the days leading up to and including the days of the surgery.
Praying for you in Wien! ;)
We are so glad to be able to follow the blog page. You are all enveloped in prayer here in Virginia- our whole church will be uplifting Amelia & you all often. She rests in the palm of God's loving hands. We can't wait until she's cuddled in ours soon.
Love you so much!
Mom & Dad Wilcox (Grammy & Pop Pop)
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