MRI report #2

Mason just returned from the hospital with a report on Jackson's MRI. The neurology report was more positive this time! It seems that this is possibly related to the bleeding he had in his brain--they feel it's not as severe as they first thought. While they were originally describing his prognosis of cerebral palsy as being severe, now they don't feel the CP will be this extreme (though they wouldn't commit to an actual prognosis). Furthermore, while cardiology was originally concerned that open heart surgery would not necessarliy lead to any increase in quality of life, now they feel he would definitely benefit from the surgery. We are praising the Lord for these good reports!

They are now working to schedule open heart surgery, and hope to get him in as early as next week. This surgery carries a significant risk of damage to vital organs. For Jackson, it carries a very significant risk. Pray with us that God would guide the surgeons, nurses and all involved in this surgery. Pray also for supernatural protection of Jackson's major organs during this surgery and for very positive all-around outcomes.

Yesterday my cousin's wife sent this verse from a book she's been reading:

"Be still; be strong today"
But, Lord, tomorrow?
What of tomorrow, Lord?
Shall there be rest from toil,
Be truce from sorrow?
"Did I not die for thee?
Do I not live for thee?
Leave Me tomorrow."

Thanking God for grace today and looking to Him for grace tomorrow,
Rachel for the Vanns