Monday, December 05, 2005

Day 10

Today our families met with the doctors. Nothing has changed, but they had some questions that I couln't answer. Last week when Jen and I had a meeting with them, I don't remember much past the point when they said that all babies with this type of condition have died. So, it was good to have the families here to get things clear in their mind.
One thing that was a bit different, is that they are leaning toward the idea that there could be a one in four chance that this will happen again. 25% chance. Not good odds for our future family.
So far, it looks like Isabella will be a only child. It still isn't a total fact, but it "looks" that way right now.
Pretty weird. The odds that Jen and I would both have this certain "resessive gene" and both pass it on to our child are so great...but it happened, and we aren't willing to risk it again.
Please be praying for Jen in this. She has wanted nohting more in her life then to be a mommy, and to have this taken away from her in this way...it will be hard. We thank God that we have Isabella. It would be much harder if Anarazell was our first child...
Pretty tired and stressed today. Trying to learn to let God have control in every aspect of our lives...in othe things, including the life of our daughter...

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Justin and Jennifer,

I am Kathy Blythe, Brant's mom. I met Jen when she gave Emily that wonderful shower for Elijah. Brant called and asked for prayer as soon as he heard about your situation. My husband and I have been praying for all of you since. I have talked with and e-mailed several family, friends and church members and asked for prayer. There are a number of concerned strangers praying for you and yours. We will continue to pray for all of you during this difficult time. May peace and comfort be yours in Him. Kathy Blythe

Anonymous said...

Justin and Jennifer, you know that God had already planed for Anarazells peace befor the day you anounced her pending arrival. I see that peace in the pictures you have posted. God has already prepaired for this beautiful little one. It is the tempering of Justin and Jennifer That is clear in what can be seen of God's plan in all this. You will suffer the mortal pain. Pain beyound what most could bear. You, as did Christ, will ask to have the cup taken from you. But the strength I have seen in you both will hold your faith and you will say ..Nevertheless not our will, but Thine, be done.

Cry, question, call out to God for answers. relieve the mortal suffering in the mortal way. Hold each other and litlle Isabella and cry till there are no more tears. God is right there with you. And He knows you will indeed come through this trial. And you will be better servants of His for all that you have to endure.

For little Anarazell God has made the decision. I believe he has made the decision that is right for Her and for Justin and Jennifer and Isablella. And I believe you, the three of you, have the strength to accept and take on the task he has yet to reveal to you that He has set for you.

I will be praying for Him to reveal his plan to you and for you to know the full strength he has given you to endure this testing

and I will praise him for the beauty that he has brought, even so brefly, into your lives.

God's peace accoording to your need and his will.

From Mike V in Weiser

Anonymous said...

Dear Justin and Jennifer... I found your blog through another's blog.... I also saw a post recently on Babyzone. I am so terribly sorry for what is happening for you both right now... We live in S Oregon (where I saw you are from) and I want you to know that my family will be praying for you both and for Anarazell... I will contact my church this morning (Newton Creek Church of Christ in Roseburg, OR) and ask that you be placed on our prayer chain... we are a praying and believing church!!!!