This will be one of the most interesting Christmas' ever. I'm praying hard that Aramai will be home for Christmas this year but chances are she'll still be recovering from Surgery at Children's hospital of Philadelphia. Dan and I may be moving our Christmas morning to the hospital so our family can be together. We actually got all of our Christmas shopping done in one day. We drove to Lancaster with a couple of friends one saturday and managed to check off our list one by one in no time - it was awesome! I never got all my Christmas shopping done in one day before.
We cut down our Christmas tree in NJ a few Sunday's ago. It was FREEZING and WINDY. Avalee was dressed as "I can't put my arms down" girl. She could barely walk. As soon as we got off the tracter our entire family picked the first tree they saw. We went VERY small this year. Not quite Charlie brown but small enough to fit right on top of our dining room table. This makes it easier for Avalee to not be tempted beyond which she is able.
I wrapped all of our presents and placed them strategically in the corner. I went to feed Aramai, returned in 25 minutes to all of my presents completely unwrapped and all around the house. Yikes --- Avalee already had her Christmas. This takes the guessing out of whether she'll like opening presents or not. Now I have to wrap all my presents again!
Please pray for us Thursday. Aramai is going to CHOP for open heart surgery in the morning. I'm very scared and nervous but know that God has everything in control. We would greatly appreciate all your prayers. Merry Christmas :)
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My wife and I just went through this with our little girl. Eliana is 7 weeks now and you'd never know that she's been through so much. She was in the PICU for 21 days. God is faithful and He is able. I'd love to connect with you guys.
You can reach me at Northway Church, 518-899-1200.
Praying for your family this morning...for greater peace and strength.
Praying for Aramai's surgery...for the staff attending to her, for their knowledge, expertise and skill to be poured out on Aramai.
May God calm your anxiety on this day and may you feel Him holding you close to His heart.
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