I know he thinks I'm nuts but I am in a way so that's okay too. Her surgery will be on September 30th. They will take out a size that is rectangular in shape and probably about an inch and a half by 1 inch. That is a guess estimate size. So the good thing we are thankful for- not the entire birthmark, plus NO EXPANDERS, this stretches the skin to a huge size and is a much bigger deal with multiple surgeries. She will even probably be able to go home later that day.
We have a few things we would love for others to join us in prayer about.
#1 We are asking God to totally lighten that area just like the rest of it. We give him all the glory for doing what has already been done. Knowing how extreme this surgery could have been for her. Our doctor is amazed at what happened and we totally point it all to the prayers that have been said on Sarah's behalf by so many since the day she was born. We would love to call our doctor and tell him we think he needs to recheck that area because it has faded. I know this could happen if it is God's will for Sarah.
#2 Please pray for Sarah and our family to have a peaceful week leading up to the surgery. When worry sets in it's hard to stay strong and basically just deal with life. Satan attacks in many different ways using situations or people to get us when we are not fully focused on him. We have definitely experienced it this week in different things. We need to be prayed up and prayed for through all of this. Also Sarah does know things are going on but she really just thinks they are going to cut her hair so they can fix her spot. We need to tell her a little more about what will happen but not enough to scare her.
#3 For the doctor and all involved with the surgery. We know they are professionals but even someone great at their job can make a mistake or have an off day. We want to lift up the staff that will be working with Sarah.
#4 This is the biggest thing- we want to hear the words NO CANCER!!!! It was obvious that her doctor did not like what he was seeing. They will biopsy that area. For 5 years now we have known that this is something that we might one day have to deal with but the reality of it is not something I look forward to. We are praying and believing that there is no cancer there!!!! It's a lot to think about so I try to not let my mind wander.
We are sharing this with our family, friends, church family and anyone that comes across our blog that would be willing to pray for our Sarah and all of our family. Also please share this with your own church, other friends and anyone that you know would be willing to pray for our little girl. So just in case you find your way here to this little blog that we seldom update and can't figure out who we are talking about this is our sweet, precious, fireball, Jesus-lovin, sing at the top of her lungs princess of the home.:
Sarah Madelyn
