Dear friends, thank you for checking this blog from time to time and keeping track of Lizzie’s progress. We, as her parents, are most grateful for your constant prayers for her.
Lizzie in Bunny's clothings -->
We brought Lizzie for reviews with her pediatrician and cardiologist on Monday (and for my colleagues reading this, I was only there during lunch time). Both doctors were surprised by how much Lizzie has grown in the last few months and how much progress she has made in terms of growth and development. Lizzie has caught up with the average Singapore girl her age in terms of weight (12.2kg) and height (86cm). In both categories, she is at 50 percentile (so our girl is just the right height and weight :D). During the visit, the nurses also took blood from Lizzie and gave her vaccination jabs. We were very surprised that Lizzie did not shed a single tear while these happened (this may be a problem when it comes to disciplining her though :P) We thank God for His grace over this child, that despite her condition and what she had gone through, she was able to catch up in growth and seems to be sufficiently resilient. We also want to give thanks for Lizzie’s appetite for solid food, which has been improving (vs 100% milk 3 months back). Given that Lizzie's O2 level is holding well at 82 to 85%, her cardiologist does not foresee any surgeries in the coming months. This is a great relief for us and a big thanksgiving.
We brought Lizzie for reviews with her pediatrician and cardiologist on Monday (and for my colleagues reading this, I was only there during lunch time). Both doctors were surprised by how much Lizzie has grown in the last few months and how much progress she has made in terms of growth and development. Lizzie has caught up with the average Singapore girl her age in terms of weight (12.2kg) and height (86cm). In both categories, she is at 50 percentile (so our girl is just the right height and weight :D). During the visit, the nurses also took blood from Lizzie and gave her vaccination jabs. We were very surprised that Lizzie did not shed a single tear while these happened (this may be a problem when it comes to disciplining her though :P) We thank God for His grace over this child, that despite her condition and what she had gone through, she was able to catch up in growth and seems to be sufficiently resilient. We also want to give thanks for Lizzie’s appetite for solid food, which has been improving (vs 100% milk 3 months back). Given that Lizzie's O2 level is holding well at 82 to 85%, her cardiologist does not foresee any surgeries in the coming months. This is a great relief for us and a big thanksgiving.
Lizzie making a fashion statement, with diaper
"Dear God, .... " Prayer in progress
In recent weeks, Lizzie has surprised us with what she understands and does. For example, she managed to correctly point out each number on her alpha-numeric floor mat when we asked her. She is able to say PaPa and MaMa and has learnt what these mean. Most rewarding was Lizzie learning to pray. She now prays with her eyes closed (with occasional peeps) and only opens them when she hears the word “Amen”. We pray that this little girl will know God in her heart and learn to lean on God.
Lizzie's sincere prayer
We asked for your continued precious prayers for Lizzie as we look forward to miraclous healing from God. We know He is able and we wait for His timing.
God bless,
Lizzie daddy
3 comments:
Hi, am glad to learn that Lizzie is doing well from your blog updates! And I have to say that both of you have been very brave parents and truly trust in God. I have delivered a lovely baby boy. Unfortunately, he has a urinary tract abnormality which would need surgery soon. It has been very difficult to pray and trust God and not ask "Why me?" You have been truly inspirational.
Btw, it turns out that I know one of your cousin's wife - Karen. It truly is a small small world.
Take care and God bless!
Hi Avina! Thanks for making contact. We still remember how great it was to have you in the OT during Lizzie's op. Definitely a divine arrangement by God. Congratulations on your new son - sorry to hear about his condition. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Do you have a blog? Stay in touch ok? our email is simonelaine03@hotmail.com -- drop us a line!
God Bless you too!
Elaine
Dear Avina, thank you for your frank sharing. We have our fair share of struggling with God and asking why. We have also come to terms that God's plans are perfect, regardless our views. His creation, now or in the past, are never a mistake or slip-up. God give us children on His terms, not ours.
While we are still trying to understand our situation, we know He is in control. Having Lizzie gone through 2 surgeries, I can say this with confidence. I will say that what you are experiencing is not going to be easy, but with it, comes tested faith and closer relationship with God.
At the risk of sounding condescending, please feel free to contact us if you want to know anything or simply want a listening ear.
Your son is in our prayers, and most importantly, in God's charge.
God bless.
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