Alan's Reflections

First of all, I would like to thank you for your prayers and concern for us - Judy and me. Your prayers are especially appreciated because through prayer and God's help anything is possible. Faith, determination, family, and friends are going to be the anchors that pull me through this difficult time. (I am a Navy guy, you know.)

Some of you like to give me a hard time, that is appreciated too! I know you are just doing so because you care. I look forward to many more fun times with each of you. May God bless and keep you.

Signing off with the name my grandchildren call me,
Dude

Friday, October 24, 2008

Special Prayer Request

Good Morning, Today we have a very special prayer request. It is not for us, but for our Granddaughter, Anna Kate, who is 6 years old. Most of you know that she has mild to moderate Cerebral Palsy. On October 30th she will have surgery on her legs, they will lengthen the achilles tendon in her right leg to get her heel to go down flat when she walks, right now she walks on tiptoe, and they will lengthen her hamstring in both legs so her legs will turn out and not in when she walks. She will have a full cast on the right leg AND the left leg. She has requested 2 different colors for the casts. The cast on the left leg will stretch the muscles. Anna Kate is VERY excited about the surgery because her doctor told her if it does what it is supposed to do she won't have to wear braces anymore. She does not like wearing the hard plastic braces. They make blisters and are very hot and confining, she gets very tired quickly. You have been so generous with your prayers for us, we know you will join us in praying that Anna Kate's surgery will be a success. She brings us such joy and laughter. We know that God hears our prayers and answers. We have felt the power of your prayers. We are living proof that prayer works. We will keep you posted on Anna Kate too. Thank You!!!!

2 comments:

Billy&Ruth said...

We are praying for Anna Kate.

Billy&Ruth said...

Alan and Judy,

I printed out the text from this post and gave it out to about 20 people at church this morning. I want to be the best Deacon I possibly can be for you and your family.

God Bless You!
Billy