Background and Prayer Requests

Alexandra's Story:  We were told Alexandra was deaf when we adopted her from Romania when she was 5 years old. However, it was immediately evident she had some hearing. She had enough hearing to enter an oral program with the help of hearing aids. Unfortunately, over the years we have seen a continued decrease in her hearing.  She is now severe to profound. We could let her continue to struggle to hear and be understood, change to a signing program, or pursue the implant. Alexandra craves sound; she thinks she is oral, even though most people cannot understand her speech. Based on this we made the choice 3 years ago to pursue the implant. It has taken us that long to get Alexandra healthy enough to get the green light. She just turned 17.

We would love for you to join us on this journey. Alexandra will have her cochlear implant on Tuesday, October 2nd at Children's Hospital. 

Please join us in Praying Dr Merwin will perform his most successful implant, as of date. There is a possibility  she will still have some residual hearing after surgery. So much depends on the skill of the surgeon.  Pray for a steady hand and expertise in every detail. Bless him as he strives to give the gift of hearing to our daughter.

Pray for protection and  no complications.

Pray Alexandra will be calm.  I am permitted to go back with her as they are putting her under; she does great, but naturally becomes a little fearful. She cannot take the happy juice, Versed. 

Pray for peace for my husband,  Jerry, and me during the surgery. I still have moments of panic and fear--are we doing the right thing? what if something goes wrong? what if it doesn't work???? Then I am reminded of Philippians 4:6

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."  But, it is not easy.

Pray that we  may be used mightily by the Lord and Jesus Christ will be glorified each step of the way.

Vicki