Perhaps it is because I am the mother of a child with special needs or perhaps it is because my heart is full of love and compassion for families in need but I am struck tonight with a desperation I am not sure how to contain.
As I share more about my family you will learn about my daughter Layla who was diagnosed with a rare brain malformation at 4 months old. At one year and 2 days old she is doing fabulous and we know that God has heard our prayers and taken care of our little girl.
Since Layla's diagnosis I have met and "met" many families with children that share Layla's disorder and many other families who have children with other special needs as well. I will say that my online community, my support group if you will have been absolutely amazing, to say nothing of my friends and family I know personally you too have shown what it truly means to care for someone.
Right now a dear little girl is struggling with some serious life and death issues and I am feeling the pains of fear and helplessness. There is nothing I can do, I cannot cure her of her illnesses or the disorder she was born with that causes so much pain. But I can go to Christ in prayer. I know He is listening to my prayers. So many families are praying for this girl and I am reminded of His promise to us in Matthew 18:20 "For where two or three gather in my name, there I am with them". Thank you Jesus for reminding me that we are not alone.
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