Friday, July 13, 2012

Timmie's Strength

CRPs were 2.7 yesterday and 1.9 today! Translation...something is working to get the infection out of her body. And by something I mean a persistent and determined surgeon, eight surgeries, some super strong antibiotics, a fantastic team of nurses and doctors, impressive faith and attitude of a 16 year old girl facing the biggest trial of her life, countless prayers offered on her behalf, and tender mercies bestowed upon us by the Lord. She also got out of bed once yesterday and twice today. She is such a fighter. Despite the pain she has to endure, she presses forward and gets a little stronger each day. Right now walking seems nearly impossible let alone running and participating in the sports she loves. Every once in a while she will ask a question like, "Is this clot going to ruin my shooting arm?" or before her first surgery she asked if she could lose her leg, but for the most part she doesn't talk about the fact she was supposed to be at a basketball tournament in Portland last weekend and in Louisville this week. She did burst into tears when the University of Utah Women's basketball team showed up in her room to pay her a visit. I know it is killing her not to do any of the things she loves, but she hasn't complained...not once. Now that I take the time to think about it, it is rather impressive. She has gotten sad, homesick, scared, and discouraged, but never once has she questioned why she has had to go through this trial. Never once has she doubted the Lord's hand in her life. When things are the worst, she asks me to pray. We have had some special experiences as a family praying together in humility and faith. She got a special package today from Hatcher Wheatley's family. It made her day. In each of her prayers, she prays for Hatch and the other children here with her long before she asks for any of her own blessings. The two year old boy from the next room that would wave at Timmie through the window was discharged today. They bought Timmie a small stuffed bear. She cried at the thoughtful gesture and out of relief that he was doing well enough to go home for a bit. She is learning so much about pure love, the pure love of Christ. She had some friends stop by over the last couple of days. Kenzie yesterday and Kaden today. Her friends have been amazing through all of this. A group of them even facetimed her from Relay for Life, an event that she headed up last year. She was so happy to see how many of her classmates were supporting such an important event. It is a little ironic that long before she got sick that she had such a strong conviction for supporting causes such as these. She loves getting emails and cards from all of you. You are blessing her life when she needs it the most.

2 comments:

  1. I am so happy to hear more good news! I will continue to pray for you guys :)

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  2. God bless you Timmie! Godspeed to your full recovery~

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