I’ve always tried to be honest here, and this post is no different. I am scared; the news from the retinal specialist today was not good. It appears to him that I have had strokes in both my eyes; however, the strokes in my right eye are outside of my field of vision, so I can still see. But my left eye has very little vision, a loss that my doctors fear will be permanent.
The cause of the stroke is unclear. Because my doc is concerned that I could have stokes in other locations of my body, tonight finds me in Southern Regional Medical center in Atlanta, GA, being evaluated from head to toe. I should have a CT scan of my brain sometime tonight, and neurology (along with every other known specialist) will visit in the morning.
I wish I could say that I am totally at peace, but the mom and wife in me fear that the things that I have so easily taken for granted could possibly be lost forever: seeing my boys play ball, watching their faces change as they grow older, seeing David’s eyes light up when he comes home.
I am praying along with you that God will spare my right eye and miraculously touch my left eye. Your prayers and support give me so much strength.
As David prayed with me tonight on the way to the hospital, he prayed from Job. So for tonight I’ll say along with Job, “God gives and takes away, Blessed be the name of the Lord.”
Amy (dictated)
The cause of the stroke is unclear. Because my doc is concerned that I could have stokes in other locations of my body, tonight finds me in Southern Regional Medical center in Atlanta, GA, being evaluated from head to toe. I should have a CT scan of my brain sometime tonight, and neurology (along with every other known specialist) will visit in the morning.
I wish I could say that I am totally at peace, but the mom and wife in me fear that the things that I have so easily taken for granted could possibly be lost forever: seeing my boys play ball, watching their faces change as they grow older, seeing David’s eyes light up when he comes home.
I am praying along with you that God will spare my right eye and miraculously touch my left eye. Your prayers and support give me so much strength.
As David prayed with me tonight on the way to the hospital, he prayed from Job. So for tonight I’ll say along with Job, “God gives and takes away, Blessed be the name of the Lord.”
Amy (dictated)
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Love & Prayers...
I echo what Jenny said! We ARE believing God for a miracle!
Rachel alerted us to your need for prayer. Our family is praying for you!
"I will never leave you nor forsake you." vs.9 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." I am praying not only for your healing, but that you will feel God's arms around you
holding you close. Love you, Twila
My heart is aching for you and for the fears you are encountering. Thank you for your honesty. Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!!
Am continuing to pray for all of you! And I have asked some great intercessors to pray too. I can't imagine what you are feeling but know that you are supported by prayer! I know what God can do and I also know God's plans are not always ours - but He will be with you always! Praying that God's peace will hold you right now.
I just read about you on our church prayer chain. I am lifting you up in prayer as I write this note to you. I pray God will be with you and comfort you and your family. Our God is an awesome God and HE will see you and your family through this trial. Remain strong in your faith and know that He is always with you.
Love Judy
New Hope Fellowship
Palm City, Fla.
Hello from Kentucky. I have been reading your blog for several months, and they are such a blessing. I have been praying for you since I started reading it. I know how difficult moving can be! I just wanted you and David to know that I am praying for you and will ask others to cover you in prayer. You, David and the boys are truly missed at Whitefield.
Love,
Yvonne
You have been a very big help and inspiration to me Amy. I don't know what the plans He has for you, but of course, He never gives us more than we can handle.
I am not only praying for the healing of your eyes and body, but also that He will wrap His arms around you with love, comfort and peace, no matter what you will be facing.
I love you Amy!