GOD is in control! Peter 1: 5-7 : "...who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,..."
As posted last night Shea and I went for an ultrasound today at 4:15. Before I begin this post I must let you all know that I was prepared today for God to take our baby. All day long I had a feeling that today might be the day. I felt this way so much that I even packed a bag for the hospital! As we began our ultrasound today, with Crystal, we found the heartbeat instantly. It was so clear. In fact the baby looked so much different to me today compared to last Friday that I even said something to Crystal.
Well then Crystal began to look around a little more...she started asking questions about our visit in Jackson two weeks ago. Her face changed instantly and she asked us if a bladder was evident in Jackson. We told her that the doctor did not think there was one, but if there was a bladder and kidney it was blended in with other parts of the baby. Well today was a little different. There seems to be more amniotic fluid than before...there seems to be a bladder...there seems to be renal arteries which would hopefully be a sign of kidney activity. In saying that the kidney was NOT found today on the ultrasound. She immediately went to get another ultrasound technician and Dr. Benton. Dr. Benton and the two technicians looked everything over and he feels there is a need for us to go back to Jackson to see the specialist again, Dr. Ken Perry. The baby moved around today, before it didn't move. Crystal was able to see lots of areas of the baby that were so unclear to us before. Crystal looked at me and smiled...IT'S A GIRL!!!! How precious is our God??? Shea, Crystal, Dr. Benton, and I prayed for awhile and then we all looked at each other in shock. No one can tell us what is going on and there are no explanations.
Now with all of this being said...there is still something wrong with our baby girl. She is still a little over 3 weeks behind in development...but she has grown appx 2 weeks since we found out the news. We were not expecting her to grow much more. Only God knows what is in store and what will happen next. Shea and I are not going to get our hopes up but we stand in awe of God and how He is working in our lives.
We ask for everyone to pray for God's will. Ever since we prayed with Knox Baird (our pastor at First Presbyterian Church) I have asked for God's will to be done. Shea and I aren't sure why God chose us to battle this situation but we DO NOT question him. We continue to be thankful for our baby. We will continue to glorify His name. Today he allowed us to see our baby girl...maybe this was His will...we do not know but we are THANKFUL for Him. Please pray for us as we go tomorrow at 8:00 in the morning to see Dr. Perry for another visit and another look at our precious baby.
Here are some things we would like for you all to pray:
- For God's will to be done
- For Dr. Perry (When Dr. Benton told him what was going on today he told him..."Louis I am not sure who all is praying for them but please tell them to pray for me!!"
- For our precious baby girl
- For Shea and I (strength, guidance, wisdom, peace no matter the outcome)
- That this baby be used to glorify our God and bring others to know Him
- For Dr. Benton and our wonderful ultrasound technician Crystal
Philippians 4:6 - "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."
Prayer for Peace
"Father, how thankful we are for Your love, that You love us enough to care for us when we can't care for ourselves. Sometimes little things that we ought to be able to handle, we can't. But You've made an awesome promise, and all heaven stands behind it. Grant us the wisdom to live in a peace that passes all human understanding. Keep and guard our hearts in Christ Jesus through every trail in life. We ask this in the name of Jesus and for His sake. Amen."
We love you all. I am sure Shea will post later tonight too so make sure you check out his blog. Thanks again for your continued support and prayers. Prayers are so powerful and God listens!
In His Love,
Bethany
Thursday, September 4, 2008
IT'S A GIRL!!!
Posted by sheabetmc at 6:03 PM
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Bethany,
You don't know me, but I feel like I know you very well. I met Bridget Lee last Friday while she and I were getting pedicures. We began visiting and our conversation very quickly turned to our faith in the Lord. She shared with me about your pregnancy and even allowed me to read one of your emails. I quickly told her that you, Shea and the baby would be added to our prayer list at Okahola Baptist Church. Your names were called aloud before the Lord on Sunday and we've prayed each day since then. What a joy it was to open my email this evening and find an email from Bridget "Prayer Works". I could hardly read for the tears in my eyes. I quickly called the church and my Sunday school teacher to share the good news with them. We all rejoice in this answered prayer. I do hope to get to meet you, Shea and your precious little angel one day, but until then I will continue to keep up with you through your blog. We will continue to pray for all of you knowing that God will answer our prayers. In His Love, Pam Flanagan
We are praying for your family. We are thanking God that you know you are having a little girl. We are also continuing to ask Him to be very obvious to your famiy. Thank you for being so open and honest.
Love
Chip and Rachel Wall
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