Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Ollie Faith

Most of you who read  my drivel,
also read my daughter Annie's blog.
You know this story 
I am about to tell.
For those of you who don't,
it is a tale of love and faith.
My oldest daughter, Annie and her husband, Jade 
are expecting their third child, a daughter
in a matter of days.


The doctor has planned an induction
for Feb. 10th at 9a.m. 
This baby, Ollie Faith,
is famous around these parts.
She has been the object of 
many fasts and prayers.
The warriors have been petitioning
on her behalf for months.
You see, the doctors tell us she has
A/V Canal defect, 
a heart defect.
You can read the details here.

They also suspect here is a good chance
Ollie has Down Syndrome. 
This, we won't know until her birth.
After many ultrasounds and tests
the doctors give us great hope.
They assure us that her's is 
a condition that a surgery can fix. 
The surgery would be around her 15 lbs. mark.
The medical team called the procedure
"old hat".
The success rates are phenomenal.
What we are certain of, is God.
We know He alone is in control.
It is our calling to surrender to Him.
He can heal her heart.
He can choose to deliver to us a 
perfectly formed, healthy heart.
He is all powerful.
God has a purpose for Ollie's life.
We have absolute trust in Him.
Whether His plan includes doctors,
surgeons, or not, 
we will bend our knees and praise Him.
We will honor our Lord and
we will count our blessings.
For we know, that He is good all the time.
All the time He is good.
Your love, support, and prayers
mean the world to us. 
Thank you so much.


Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty
hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5: 6,7

The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Psalms 9: 9,10


 

 

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14 Comments:

At January 26, 2011 at 6:51 PM , Blogger Farmgirl Paints said...

Lifting you all up to the One who knows everything. I'm so glad He's in control.

 
At January 26, 2011 at 8:24 PM , Blogger Urban Farmgirl said...

Hi Janie,

Little Ollie is on my prayer list every day...and I can't wait for her to make her grand entrance! ;o)

Mary

 
At January 26, 2011 at 8:25 PM , Blogger gena said...

You know that I'm praying for precious Ollie here in jersey ! Hugs, granny, I know in MY heart - that Ollie is going to do just great !!!

gena

 
At January 26, 2011 at 8:27 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

Praying.

 
At January 26, 2011 at 9:08 PM , Blogger Lynn said...

I have Ollie, Annie, Jade and family in my prayers... Our GOD hears all our prayers.. and he is sooo good!

Blessings,
~Lynn

 
At January 27, 2011 at 3:33 AM , Blogger C.A. said...

Janie, your family is on my prayer list. Speaking as a nurse, the A/V malformation repair surgery truly is "old hat" and I just feel so strongly that baby Ollie is going to be alright.

I am thinking of you.

C.

 
At January 27, 2011 at 6:35 AM , Blogger just_me_tiff said...

I'm so excited to meet Ollie, you are right, she has been in many many prayers

 
At January 27, 2011 at 7:40 AM , Anonymous Kerri said...

Praying for little Ollie and your family!

 
At January 27, 2011 at 8:49 AM , Blogger Jayme Goffin, The Coop Keeper said...

John 14:1 - Let not your heart be troubled.

Prayers for all y'all.

 
At January 27, 2011 at 4:52 PM , Blogger Leslie @ Farm Fresh Fun said...

Prayers sent for Ollie and her wonderful family. Can't wait to see her beautiful birth announcement here soon!
(((hugs)))
Leslie

 
At January 27, 2011 at 7:14 PM , Anonymous Cathy said...

Still praying and believing, can't wait to meet her!

 
At January 28, 2011 at 10:04 AM , Blogger Sharon said...

Prayers for sure for Ollie and her family.
God is good and all knowing.
Hugs

 
At January 28, 2011 at 6:50 PM , Blogger Teresa said...

I will pray for precious little Ollie and your whole family, Janie. What a joy this baby will be to all who cross her path.

 
At January 29, 2011 at 11:14 AM , Blogger The Boston Lady said...

Annie and her family are absolutely terrific. I've been following her blog for quite awhile now. Ollie Faith has already given so much to the world and she isn't even here yet! Ann {{Ollie}}

 

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