02 November 2009

Faith Through Adversity


Posted by Jessica Squires...

This week I was personally touched by the faith of a friend. On October 11, 2009, she shared with many others, as well as myself, that during her 23rd week of pregnancy she and her husband found out that their baby had developed bilateral renal agenesis, or Potter’s Syndrome. This technical term means the kidneys of the baby have not developed as they should have, causing a lack of amniotic fluid in the womb, leading to the underdevelopment of the lungs. These organs should have begun their development in the early weeks, and there is no chance of transplants even if their little one reaches full term.

Then, on October 21, 2009, she posted the following entry on her blog. I was so personally touched that I asked her if I could share her entry with the Port Orange Counseling Center Prayer Circle. I hope that this entry about God’s miracles inspires you as much as me. My husband and I are continually praying for this family as I hope all of you will, too! Thank you
Amanda and Nick.

Jessica Squires

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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Not my will!!!

I can remember a week ago telling my mother that we ARE praying for a miracle, but we are also praying that God's will be done.

Mark 14:36 "Abba, Father," he said, "everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will."

It is often hard to grasp that sometimes the miracle that will and is taking place might not be the one that is EXPECTED.

We often put God into a box and chose what miracle we want and think we need, but He often has other plans. And let me tell you those plans may be the hardest thing to grasp.

After going and visiting with the DR today, I was just so encouraged by her words, "you should expect to hold your baby for a few hours!" WOW, can you imagine, at first thinking I would never be able to look into our baby’s eyes and have them looking back at me!! Now it is very hopeful that even our family will be able to hold our little one, if only for a short time!!

That in my mind is a miracle, although we know God is capable of anything...we would just love the opportunity to hold our little one if only for a moment!!

We are so blessed to serve such an amazing GOD!!

4 comments:

  1. Thank you Jessica...

    Thank you Amanda and Nick...

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  2. that is the most heart wrenching, yet hopeful thing i have ever read...my thoughts and prayers are going to this family.

    anything they need, please let me know!!

    Kelly

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  3. Thank you for sharing....
    We covet your prayers during this time!!!

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  4. I cannot help but think of how much this child's life has already glorified the Lord.

    Lord, I do pray that this precious little one shall continue to be Your source of surprises, and bring You praise, in more ways than we can even imagine in this moment. Please let Nick and Amanda know Your strength, faith, and peace.

    Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained majesty ... (Psalm 8:2)

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