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Monday, March 30, 2009

In Surgery

It is 5:42 and my baby has just gone back for surgery ... I am exhausted and the emotions are getting the best of me right now ... I always think a good cry cleanses the soul, so I am going to take a moment and cleanse .... Maggie has been a trooper today ... She has been begging for a pink Popsicle for the last 3 hours, but did tell her Nana on the phone about 12:00 that she was at a party (waiting room was full of people) !!!

Please continue the prayers ... They give us more strength than you know ... The doctor wants to keep us a couple of days to make sure all the infection is gone ... They will be removing the tissue expanders and we will have to let her scalp heal for a few months before they start this whole process again ... That overwhelms me right now, so I will just stay in today w/ the Lord ...

35 kind words.:

Marla said...

Praying in Texas, Gwen. Y'all hang in there.

Anonymous said...

"Father, take care of this mom and dad while their precious daughter is in the care of not only human hands, but YOUR HANDS as well. The ache is so very deep when our children go through a difficult time, but You Father, know that.....Your very own Son hurt. Thank you for the hearts of these parents that trust in You, yet ache as only a parent's heart can. Surround them with bountiful peace and courage, even while they cry out for their little girl. amen"love, mary@amani

Kim said...

HUGS..
Maggie sounds like her sweet little self..
Love ya girly.

Tina said...

Oh Gwen... my heart to you, your family and sweet maggie... Love ya - Tina

Jewels of My Heart said...

Oh, honey...... I am just so sorry. My heart is breaking for you and your sweet girl right now.....
I can't imagine how hard this is.... but God is on the throne! He does have a plan! And as you go through this fiery trial He is right there with you. Daniel 3! The enemy is trying to sift you like wheat but Jesus is with you. He will not forsake you and with each thing that happens, the good and the bad your beautiful family glorifies God.... bares witness of His faithfulness and love.
I am praying....
God's healing and God' peace....
Let our Father hold you girls in His arms...... may you feel HIs comfort.
Thank You Jesus that our precious Maggie is having a "party"!
Love you

Cheryl said...

Sweet sister, I am so sorry...

I am lifting Maggie up to our Father... the One true God... the Great Physician...

I pray He gives you peace and strength... I pray His goodness surrounds you and Maggie and your family in the midst of this trial...

I pray as He holds you in His loving arms that you are able to rest...

Dana said...

Please know that we go before the Father on our knees for you and Maggie. May He give you strength, peace, and confidence in Him! And may He heal Maggie for His glory and your greater good! Love you- Dana

Stephanie said...

So sorry to hear about Maggie, Gwen. I hope everything is okay! Praying as your family endures this trial...

Lori at JOY Unspeakable said...

I am praying hard for your sweet girl and that peace would flood your hearts.

Learnin The Plan said...

Gwen i am praying my heat out for y'all. God i there with u as u sit in that room. He is your safe place when u are scared and can't move. He will be with maggie and won't leave her side. God wont tell y'll go. Run to him his arms are opened!!!!

o_O

~Sarah~

Musings from Kim K. said...

I'm so sorry that Maggie has to go through this ordeal again. Prayers coming your way from West Michigan.

Leigh Ann said...

Lots of love and prayers coming your way...bless her heart, at a party!

Erica said...

Oh sweet friend. My heart aches for you. Believing in our great big God for Maggies Miracle. Praying for peace in your heart today. This moment. Love you.

Missy said...

Gwen,
Sweet Maggie is in our prayers right now! Hang in there, sweetie, and cleanse, sister, cleanse!

Lifting Maggie up...

Nancy said...

Oh, sweetie! I am praying here for you and yours, and that precious little girl! Makes you wonder what our Father has in mind...we may never know, on this side of heaven! But I pray that the infection is quickly under control, and that Maggie does better than anyone could hope for!

Hugs from nancy in CT

Aaron and Erica said...

From Isaiah 41:8-10:

"But you, Israel, are My servant,
Jacob whom I have chosen,
The descendants of Abraham My friend,
You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth,
And said to you,
'You are My servant,
I have chosen you and have not cast you away:
Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.'"

Still praying over here...

Erica

Unknown said...

We will pray. Sorry that you are having to go through this.

jennifer said...

I am just catching up. I am so sorry you're having to go through this. I am praying for Maggie and for you, that God will give you peace.

Diane & family :) said...

Cleansing my Soul, for sweet Maggie, too:( I, totally agree with you, Gwen, that tears can truly be very soothing. I love sweet Maggie and just want all this surgery "stuff" to be over with, so, I can't even begin to imagine the suffering you all are feeling. But, I can continue to call out to God on behalf of Maggie and her Team.

I am so sorry for the physical and emotional pain you are all enduring and yet, ever so thankful in praise to our Father who heals us all.

Praying on, and, hugs to you all.

Kathi said...

Praying for sweet little Maggie here, in San Diego.... when you have a chance, please keep us posted...

Noboyz said...

Gwen,
thinking of you and the family and of course sweet Maggie....

is she trying to get another get well package???? HA.... wanted you to smile....

I am hoping this sweet angel has a great recovery... and heals fast...

Love you

Marci

Amie said...

Gwen... I am on my knees for you and for Maggie. I will pray for complete healing... for a relief from any pain.. and for more parties, at home though, and that is one party I am going to drive down for!!!

I am praying for Peace for you, that you may feel his presence and his arms wrapped around you covering you with his love.

praying... and thanking our father that Maggie will remember today as a big party for her.

hugs to you dear friend!
:)
Amie

Valerie said...

Sending up prayers and good thoughts from Franklin.

Julie said...

Hang in there, Gwen!!

But you are a shield around me, O Lord; you bestow your glory on me and lift up my head. To the Lord I cry aloud, and HE answers me from His holy hill.
Psalm 3:3,4

Let the Lord your God lift your weary head. He will give you strength this day!

Brea said...

Praying for you right now!

The Ferrill's said...

Oh Gwen...I am praying for a quick, smooth recovery for little Maggie.
You know, I read a couple of posts below where you talked about praying for confirmation over little Joseph with all that is going on with Maggie...the enemy of our souls would love nothing more than to make us think we can't handle something. Just remember that whether or not this is your Joseph, God will show you clearly. I will pray that you will be able to discern the enemy's lies, because he will surely be pulling out all the stops right now as you strive to follow God's will and change these children's lives forever!
Christ's power is made perfect in our weakness, and when we are weak we are strong!!!!!!!!
"Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine...." Eph. 3:20
To God be the glory...
"We fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith..." Heb. 12:2
Sending love and hugs from AL...

April said...

Sending many prayers to you and Maggie, I am so sorry she is having to go through this again but know we are in prayer for her today..

Kristi J said...

Praying for you Gwen...and especially sweet Maggie, who I know LOVES me and loves even more coming to my house :) Can't wait to give her all the junk food and popsycles she wants :) kristi

Laura Nipper said...

We will continue to lift her up in prayer out here in San Diego. May you all have a restful night sleep to help with the healing process over the next couple of days.

Jewels of My Heart said...

It's me again...... just wanted you to know that you and your beloved Maggie are heavy on my heart and in my prayers...... many are before our Father's throne in Jesus Name lifting up your baby..... He is going to bring her home safely.
Love you sister.
God's Peace
Romans 8:28

hollym. said...

Right here, Gwen praying for sweet Maggie and her family..

Love and Hugs to you all,
Holly M.

Unknown said...

Praying....You are all so strong. I will check in on you tomorrow.

Carla said...

Gwen,
Sending up prayers for sweet Maggie. Praying she recovers completely and quickly and of course pain. Praying for you, too! Update when you can.
Love,
Carla

Jewels of My Heart said...

Dear Gwen,
I am praying..................
The kids and I are off to CA for 3 weeks to visit my family. I don't know if I will have access to a computer.... but please know you are all in my heart and I will be praying. I will be having Jeremy check your blog for me so I know how Maggie is coming along.....
May you find shelter in the shadow of HIs wings... a time of rest... and fresh oil.....
Love you, and God bless you and your precious family.

katie said...

Jesus says, do not worry about tomorrow for TODAY is enough trouble of its own.

and really, today is ALL we have.

so many days I cling to this. I wish I could sit and cry with you, but know that our hearts are side by side and I will walk with you ALWAYS!

Kiss sweet maggie for me!

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