The Miracle

I know many of you are praying for a miracle to heal Maddie before she even leaves the womb.  Confound the doctors and surprise us all.  And I thank you for your prayers and your faith and your love of my little girl.  It would truly be a miracle if anything to help reduce the burden of CDH happened. 

But I have to be honest, I am not praying for this particular miracle.  Not because I don't have faith.  And not because I don't have hope.  And not because I don't want to protect my sweet baby from everything I know she has to go through.  But mostly because, in my heart, I feel God has a different plan for her.  He will give her an amazing testimony of love and faithfulness and power and redemption.  He will grow our family through this struggle and reach the unreachable with His love and grace. 

Today, Clara's mom (http://thehardylife.blogspot.com) shared an amazing sentiment "What a difference a Week Makes" on how God is giving three week old Clara a story that surprises, confounds and reaffirms that we are all loved by someone and something greater then any of us can image.  I know Maddie will have her own special story but I take so much comfort and encouragement in reading Clara's. 

So please continue to pray for miracles, but do not neglect to pray for His will be done and our hearts to align with His.