Dear All,So I sat down to write a note to post on Facebook and I hear my little man trying to sing the alphabet with a toy and it brought tears to my eyes. It is so hard to comprehend the thought of him being sedated and unconscious again. Especially now that he is growing up in so many ways.
Malachi has taught me so many lessons along this journey. I know that he has never known life feeling 100% great, but what a testimony of someone who perseveres under trials! There have been so many times that I have gotten upset or frustrated, and he calmly takes all of his “issues” with patience. He cries when he hurts, and he “deals” when he needs to. There are other times where I have sobbed crying, and he will come over and comfort me, lifting up my face and kissing my cheek. He is such an amazing kid!
The Truth I know is that Our Lord will be our strength, that He will help us, and that He is with us… Isaiah 41:10. I know that He wants us to cast all anxiety on Him, and He cares for us…. 1 Peter 5:6-7. I am praying that we will remember this when things get hard and I question if He really is there. I pray that this time, I can learn all that I can. I pray that I can go through the fire and come out better than before. I want to deepen my relationship with My Savior! I want to be able to lay my crowns at His feet and be pleasing in this!
All of you who have prayed for Malachi and us, and have offered encouragement will never know the blessing you have been to us! We are so thankful for so many who have stood “in the gap” with us! We love you all!
Anyone is more than welcome to visit Malachi while he is the hospital. We would welcome it! (No child under 12 years old is permitted in the hospital.)
His Cath is scheduled at 8 am on Thursday, June 24th and will last 4 hours. Surgery is Friday, June 25th at 8 am, and is scheduled for 8 – 9 hours.
We look forward to being through this valley soon and testifying about our Lord’s deliverance and healing of Malachi! We love you all!
Trusting (at least for today ☺),
April for all
Proverbs 3:5-6
