Hi everyone!
Today was one of those not so fun, days again. I (Missy) must say I am getting tired of expecting one thing and getting another. I am trying so hard to look at her cleanings positively, however some days that is harder than others. Today the nurses cleaned her wounds well. Imagine having a thick scab on top of a bad sunburn. Now imagine someone pulling the scab off piece by piece. That is pretty much what they did to her today. She screamed blood curdling screams for a long time. We are pretty sure a lot of her screaming comes from anxiety as well as it hurting her.
They are very pleased with how she is healing and continue to encourage us about her final outcome. At the same time they slowly give you news that you haven't yet heard. We were told today that the different pigment in her skin will slowly fade. They never say it will go away. Then they told us she has to wear this pink stocking on her arm, legs, torso and a glove on her right hand for the next 6 months to a year. EVERYDAY. That wasn't fun to hear. I am sooo grateful to God for healing her fast and for showing His face to us during this difficult time. At the same time I covet your prayers for our future. I think we still have a ways to go until we are done with the painful cleanings. We now have to try hard to keep these stockings on her in the heat and try to keep her from getting any sun. They have told us that if she gets any sun on the new skin it will stain her skin forever.
We are praising God for the good news that Annie is using her right hand more and she is beginning to walk more by herself. Her independent spirit is starting to come back as she is quite the fighter. Please pray for all of us. All of the emotional stress is starting to get to Greg and I. We hate seeing Annie in pain and know that is what must happen for her to heal.
We will never be able to express to you how much we appreciate your messages and more importantly, your prayers. We know we wouldn't be doing as well if it weren't for those prayers. We noticed that there have been 7543 hits to this blog and that shows us just how much people care about us and about our Annie. No words can express how that touches our hearts!
Today was one of those not so fun, days again. I (Missy) must say I am getting tired of expecting one thing and getting another. I am trying so hard to look at her cleanings positively, however some days that is harder than others. Today the nurses cleaned her wounds well. Imagine having a thick scab on top of a bad sunburn. Now imagine someone pulling the scab off piece by piece. That is pretty much what they did to her today. She screamed blood curdling screams for a long time. We are pretty sure a lot of her screaming comes from anxiety as well as it hurting her.
They are very pleased with how she is healing and continue to encourage us about her final outcome. At the same time they slowly give you news that you haven't yet heard. We were told today that the different pigment in her skin will slowly fade. They never say it will go away. Then they told us she has to wear this pink stocking on her arm, legs, torso and a glove on her right hand for the next 6 months to a year. EVERYDAY. That wasn't fun to hear. I am sooo grateful to God for healing her fast and for showing His face to us during this difficult time. At the same time I covet your prayers for our future. I think we still have a ways to go until we are done with the painful cleanings. We now have to try hard to keep these stockings on her in the heat and try to keep her from getting any sun. They have told us that if she gets any sun on the new skin it will stain her skin forever.
We are praising God for the good news that Annie is using her right hand more and she is beginning to walk more by herself. Her independent spirit is starting to come back as she is quite the fighter. Please pray for all of us. All of the emotional stress is starting to get to Greg and I. We hate seeing Annie in pain and know that is what must happen for her to heal.
We will never be able to express to you how much we appreciate your messages and more importantly, your prayers. We know we wouldn't be doing as well if it weren't for those prayers. We noticed that there have been 7543 hits to this blog and that shows us just how much people care about us and about our Annie. No words can express how that touches our hearts!
Missy, from one mama to another--my heart aches for you...and for Greg. I'm writing with tearful eyes, wishing I could hug you and encourage you. These valleys are difficult and lonely to walk in, but when God lifts you to the mountain top--that time is all the more precious, life-changing and will strengthen your resolve that our God is far more than our words can describe, His love and grace are immeasurable! Looking back our our valleys some 22 years ago, and the ones of most recent days we truly have grown to treasure even the memories of those valleys. Continue to communicate with Father God, with Greg, Annie and the boys about how each of you experience God in these days and THAT will lift your hearts. I love you lady!
ReplyDeleteSheila McMillan
Ridgecrest Baptist Church
Springfield MO
I think of and pray for sweet Annie every morning. Her heart is example for all of us!
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The Reeses from Nixa, MO
Missy,
ReplyDeleteI just finished reading your last update.My heart goes out to you and Greg. That picture of Annie was so precious at the beginning of the update. I know it is hard to understand why things happen the way they do, but we know that the Lord will see us through, and it is the valley's that we grow. You know that you will continue to be in our prayers in the difficult days that are ahead. We love you like our own.
Mama Dottie
I continue to pray for all of you. I cannot imagine how hard it is to watch your beautiful little girl in pain and also the anxiety she feels as she knows what to expect from the treatments. As a mother and grandmother, my heart goes out to you and please know that you are being lifted in prayer for strength, energy, courage and continued hope!!
ReplyDeleteGod is too wise to be mistaken,
God is too good to be unkind,
So when you can't understand,
When you can't trace His hand, When you don't see His plan,
TRUST HIS HEART!
Love,
Jane Fisher
Pinson, AL
It is great to see that beautiful smile again!! Greg and Missy hang in there, God will do awesome things through this little girl. I pray that your family will stay close and a special prayer for Jerod and Alex as it must be hard to see Annie go through all of this.
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Rose Green Springfield, MO
What an emotional day! I know it hurts so bad to watch your baby hurting and to hear that everything is NOT just going to be okay in the next day or so! Allow yourselves to grieve. Yes, Annie is healing and yes things are going well, but you and she have still experienced a big loss - you have a right to cry, scream, etc. We are faithfully praying for all of you - for Annie, of course, but for you, Missy and Greg - for rest, for renewed strength, for increased faith; for Alex and Jerod - patience in this chaotic time, compassion for Annie and mom and dad. Thank you for the constant updates!
ReplyDelete-Angel Tomlinson, Chile
I just wanted to write and let you know that we are still praying for Annie's healing, and for you both as her parents. Having two little ones of my own, I can't imagine. It's a good thing that our Lord knows, and we praise His Name for how He is showing Himself faithful in this situation.
ReplyDeletePraying in the name of Christ,
Carissa (and Andrew) Callan
Oh Mis,
ReplyDeleteI do pray for you and Greg. That God will continue to give you the strength through each new day and challenge. I understand your feelings of being warn down and watching her in pain. It is tough. I pray that God sends his angles to sing in her ear as he holds her and cares for her during each cleaning.
Love you,
Jules
Dear Missy,
ReplyDeleteI have your prayer card and a picture of Annie to remind me to pray often for all of you. Praying that the healing will happen in record time and for wisdom and patience for all the medical staff.
At least her smile returns after the torture sessions. What a dolly!! God bless and protect you all. Love, sherry and steveB
Dear family,
ReplyDeleteWe see your faces on our fridge every morning and lift you to the Great Physician! I praise the Lord that Annie is healing as well as she is! We continue to journey with you and ask for strength and rest for all of you.
Blessings,
Brian and Karen Robinson
Auburn, AL
There is not much more to say that hasn't already been said by your other posts today. We share their sentiments and also believe that their words hold the wisdom that we all need when we are discouraged...trust Him. I am so sorry that you all have to bear so much pain and have so many questions about the future. We are feeling the weight of your burdens in our hearts and we are continuing to pray to our Lord, who is able.
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Heather & Paul
Dearest Jerod and Alex, It is very late and I was going to bed, but I thought of you and so I should let you know that. Uncle Frank and I, and so many in our family have been praying for Annie ,but I want you to know we are all praying for you both too. I know you have been through so much this past 2 weeks, and I know how you have helped Mommy and Daddy during this time.
ReplyDeleteWe know that God is taking care of Annie and even though we don't always understand why some things happen we KNOW that God will take care of us, and never, never leave us huh? Annie is going to have a wonderful story to tell when she gets older, of how God healed her when she had a bad accident, and you both can share the story too. I wish we could be there to help you, but I can't now, so remember every day, that I am praying for you, and sooooo many friends are too.
WE LOVE YOU,'
ANUT CHARLOTTE AND UNCLE FRANK