Perspective

Two weeks ago today, Mitchell, Mackenzie, and I boarded a plane bound for Bethesda, MD. Our plan was for Mackenzie to have her tethered cord surgery, stay in the hospital a day or two, recover at the hotel for a few days, and then fly back home on July 1st. Obviously, our plans have changed, as here we sit on July 9th facing a second, more serious surgery tomorrow.

If you read that first paragraph from an earthly point of view, it would seem to be a very bleak, confusing, stressful picture. Let me just tell you there is no hope in looking at this situation from a human perspective.

Those of you who know us well know that we came here begging to see God’s hand at every turn, and we have--from finding a new physician to being scheduled for a surgery that had been canceled previously to people praying for us (new friends here in Bethesda and dear friends all over the world) to nurses to restaurant owners to peace that passes all understanding to the working out of EVERY detail! That is the perspective from which we choose to view this trial. We pray you see it this way too!

We ask you to continue to pray for Mackenzie and especially for the surgery tomorrow, which will take place around 11:30 a.m. Pray that the Lord will guide Dr. Henderson’s thoughts and hands. Pray for Mackenzie to have peace as she goes through the preop process for the second time in two weeks. Pray for just the right nurses to care for her afterwards. Pray for us as we wait for the 5-6 hour surgery to be complete. Pray for those who are waiting and watching from afar. Pray most of all that the Lord would bring much honor and glory to His Name as once again He proves Himself faithful and worthy.

We love you all and pray for you daily!

Mitchell, Lisa, and Mackenzie