Lillian had her 14 year well child appointment last week. She had gained six pounds in a year and is just an inch shy of five feet tall. She had a good visit, but I did ask for a blood draw because she has complained about being tired for quite some time. I cried a little as we discussed the changes she's going through and some of the possible scenarios we should consider. She did pretty well with the blood draw, but it's heart wrenching to actually hear her say through tears, "I'm 'care".
Did get the call today, she does have a very low vitamin D level so we'll start a supplement for that. Her hemaglobin was good, and she had no corona antibodies. Her metabolic panel was also fine.
As she sat there on the table, legs crossed, hands in her lap, waiting I was struck by how grown up she is. I nearly started to cry again. When she was a year old and we had professional pictures made, I cried while previewing the photos because, first I was happy she had made it to a year old. Second my heart was gripped that these might be the only photographic memories I would have of her life. This day, at 14, I'm just grateful and in awe. So, I said, can I take your picture and she said, "yea". There is so much captured in that one moment.
So, if you're reading to this point, this might resonate with you...we weren't given what we prayed for...ie a healthy child. As we prayed in those early days and the years since we haven't been granted the desires of our hearts for her development and health issues. We HAVE been given life, we've seen miracles, we've seen prayers answered in other ways. I've grown in the fruits of the spirit and closer and closer to my Strength and Shield. Your story, your faith WILL touch others in ways you won't even know. You are strong and this is not over until HE says it is.
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