Tuesday, March 6, 2012

12 Years Ago Today...

I am so sorry that I have not been faithful to my blog, but I have been trying to be faithful to my girl. Much has happened since my last blog post...Sleep Studies revealing what they say is narcolepsy with cataplexy ( I personally think there is an underlying issue), and a wasted trip to a pediatric endocrinologist who said there was nothing there endocrinologically(is that a word?). At the same time as all of this was going on, we went to our naturopath in Jenks, Dr. Leu, who found an issue with Emalee's thyroid. He put her on a thyroid medication that has helped but her levels are back to normal and she is still extremely fatigued and gaining weight. By gaining weight I mean she has gained a total of 37 pounds in 7 months! Seriously?!?!

On Thursday, we will be seeing another pediatric endocrinologist in Oklahoma City. We are believing he will have some answers for us. After blood tests two weeks ago, it was revealed that she has extremely elevated prolactin levels. We will see what his thoughts are on this as I have already come up with my theories from my extensive time online!

So tonight I sit here thinking about this date 12 years ago. I sat in this very spot preparing to go to the hospital on March 7, 2000 to deliver my baby girl....Tomorrow is my hero's 12th birthday! I am believing this is going to be the best year ever! I believe her healing has been received and that the Lord is gathering people around...lost and saved, to reveal His glory and power. Tonight, I spoke with her at length about how I would take all of this from her if I could, but I told her I think God chose her because she is stronger than I am. She is amazing! She has over 25 scriptures that she speaks over herself daily. She is an inspiration! Each day she pushes herself to attend school for 2-3 hours depending on what she needs to do. And above all else, she is HIS child and HE is doing great big things in and through her.

Last week we were out to dinner and we saw one of her friends that she has from Jenks. Emalee took it upon herself to walk over and say hello to her and her dad. After Emalee walked over to our table, the girls father had tears in his eyes. Kraig had coached his son in football two years ago and Kraig and I went over to talk to them. He told us that he was amazed at the spirit she possessed. He knew that she had been having health concerns, but he was blown away with the spirit she possesses. This is what I am talking about. She is shining Jesus in spite of her hardships...This is why she is my hero...Loving people and caring about people in the midst of her own pain and struggle. The other day she told me that she had been meditating on the scripture that says "Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you." She said, "Mom, I have done this and you should too." I love it when God speaks straight to me through His children!

Again, I count it a major privilege to be her mother.

Ems, I not only love you, I adore you. I can't imagine how much more our Father loves you. You are so confident that this is for His glory. You tell me all the time that you will not be like this much longer. You are truly amazing! I can not believe it has been 12 years since you were placed in our care. I am so proud of you and the beautiful girl the Lord is molding you to be. He is doing great things in you which will be revealed through you in your testimony in the months and years to come. I have realized how lucky you are to be used of Him to reach His people. He is about to reveal Himself to everyone! You are the healed of the Lord and I believe this is going to be your best year ever! Even though I miss your little bitty hands and sweet little blue eyes staring up at me, I am looking forward to the years ahead. I believe they will be fruitful for the kingdom and that the Lord will continue to look down on you and say, well done girl! You won't bend and you won't break and you definitely won't water down your faith, you won't compromise in a hurting world, but you WILL be a light for future generations and for me, as I continue to be amazed by your lessons on faith!

I love you to the moon and back sweet girl. I can't wait to be by your side cheering you on in the days ahead! Come on JESUS! Your will be done!

Thank you all for your prayers and support. She will overcome!
Much blessing to you,
Amanda


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