I have a special prayer request for our dear friends in Texas. Many of you have had the Allen’s on your prayer list in the past. If you remember back in March, their second little girl, Emily, was born 10 weeks early. The Lord has been so faithful and has answer yes to so many prayers for Emily. Now we are petitioning the Lord on behalf of Emily and I ask you do the same. Yesterday I received an email from her mom, Samantha. I can’t say it better, so I’ll let her tell you. It gives scope to the picture and the many different requests that can be lifted. 
“We noticed over labor day weekend that Emily had a small hole in her lower back near her tailbone. We found out this morning that there is a strong indication that she either has spina bifida or a tethered spinal cord. She needs an MRI to determine exactly what is wrong and the severity of her condition, but due to her respiratory distress in the early days of life the risks of sedation with anesthesia do not outweigh the need for further testing at this time. So once again I find myself with a sick baby and nothing to do but wait. Please pray for Emily and our little family as we realize that everything we have been through these past six months is not in fact over and behind us. Both conditions require major surgery and could leave her with leg braces or in a wheelchair. I am trying to be strong and brave. Trying not to think of the worst case scenarios but you know how hard that is when your children are involved. God has been so good to us so far and I know he will not desert us now. Please pray for Emily's healing and for strength for our family to face this next hurdle in life. The plan right now is to watch the hole and wait for her to get stronger so further testing can be done. Dr. Nail told me this morning that even if we went ahead with the MRI a surgeon would not operate on her until she is older and stronger. I was really not prepared for this news and fully expected to hear that it was common and no big deal.
I know it might seem almost petty to be so devastated over this... I mean God blessed us with her life, she is ALIVE and home with us... I shouldn't care if she ends up in a wheelchair...but I do. I want the best that life has to offer her. I want her to be well. Please pray for Emily. God has answered our prayers for her little life thus far and we know he hears the prayers of the faithful.”
Please keep Wayne, Samantha, big sis Lila, and Emily in your daily prayers.
I can’t image the weight that is on Wayne as he is the mainstay. I’ll keep you all posted as I know more.
“We noticed over labor day weekend that Emily had a small hole in her lower back near her tailbone. We found out this morning that there is a strong indication that she either has spina bifida or a tethered spinal cord. She needs an MRI to determine exactly what is wrong and the severity of her condition, but due to her respiratory distress in the early days of life the risks of sedation with anesthesia do not outweigh the need for further testing at this time. So once again I find myself with a sick baby and nothing to do but wait. Please pray for Emily and our little family as we realize that everything we have been through these past six months is not in fact over and behind us. Both conditions require major surgery and could leave her with leg braces or in a wheelchair. I am trying to be strong and brave. Trying not to think of the worst case scenarios but you know how hard that is when your children are involved. God has been so good to us so far and I know he will not desert us now. Please pray for Emily's healing and for strength for our family to face this next hurdle in life. The plan right now is to watch the hole and wait for her to get stronger so further testing can be done. Dr. Nail told me this morning that even if we went ahead with the MRI a surgeon would not operate on her until she is older and stronger. I was really not prepared for this news and fully expected to hear that it was common and no big deal.
I know it might seem almost petty to be so devastated over this... I mean God blessed us with her life, she is ALIVE and home with us... I shouldn't care if she ends up in a wheelchair...but I do. I want the best that life has to offer her. I want her to be well. Please pray for Emily. God has answered our prayers for her little life thus far and we know he hears the prayers of the faithful.”
Please keep Wayne, Samantha, big sis Lila, and Emily in your daily prayers.
I can’t image the weight that is on Wayne as he is the mainstay. I’ll keep you all posted as I know more.
1 comment:
That is so sweet of you to post this for her on your blog. You've got some great pictures there too ;).
I really do believe that the prayers offered on their behalf have been what has gotten them through so far. We miss you guys, but don't worry we are gathering around Samantha and Wayne and letting them know that they have lots of love and support.
~Cindy
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