Greetings everyone! It has been quite some time since our last post. I am trying to write only when I feel particularly led to do so. This morning was such the occasion.
I want to call your attention to a young lady who will spend Christmas in Vanderbilt Hospital. She has endured complications with a pregnancy that put her in the hospital 24 weeks into her carry - well short of her April due date. She is expected to stay there for a minimum of 10 weeks provided all goes well. This past Saturday she had a scare where she was rushed to delivery and preparation was made to take the baby. The odds of survival for the baby (Isabella) were grim. In a matter of minutes prayer began to spread thru family, friends, friends of friends, workplaces, etc. There was overwhelming evidence of infection that threatened both the baby and mother. In the delivery room there was a sudden change of events. They decided not to take the baby, ....but to wait.... and observe.... Over the course of the ensuing hours the evidence of infection dissipated leaving the staff dumbfounded. The following morning she was returned to her room Following is a email I received from this young lady in her own words:
..... I had a conversation with my nurses about my "scare" last night and my thoughts and feelings about it. I told them I was a Christian and that I truly believed God is the one pulling me thru all of this....especially the other night when the Dr. had specifically said..."I cannot document anything. There is no explanation to be given" (in reference to the problem going away). In Paul (her husband) and my eyes I believe it was the hands of God showing us that he can make things happen!! A miracle if that makes sense! On the way over to labor and delivery that night thinking that I was going to have a baby....I laid on my bed, closed my eyes, crying and began to pray! I asked God for his will to be done whatever that be...Izzy come, Izzy not come, Izzy survive or not!! I truly left it in His hands! It was such a comfort to do that!! When I got to the room minutes later and they told me we were just going to be monitored and no delivery....I prayed again. I told Him that if this change was all because of Him...I would not question why we had to be scared to such an extent but instead Thanked Him for being ever so present and faithful!!
I have truly found a relationship with God that I have never had before!! I thought you might enjoy my sharing....you have been such an influence for me and my walk with God and I thank you and Him for that! I love you dad!!
O.K. - the cat is out of the bag... the young lady is my dear daughter! I thought you might be encouraged by this personal story during the Christmas season. Please continue to pray for Danyel and "Izzy".
looking forward,
Mickey & Suzy Mooney
www.networkvine.org
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