“The miracle continues.
The words I hear from the medical professionals to describe Aimee’s continued recovery are “astonishing”, “incredible”, “confounding”, “mind boggling” and “unbelievable”. All those are fitting words. My favorite word is “miracle”.
Several days ago I asked you to pray specifically for Aimee’s lungs. On that day her lungs were stressed and damaged. Aimee desperately needed healing in that one area of her body so that the rest of her body could heal. When the prayers started, Aimee required 100% pure oxygen to be fed to her through a respirator. The doctors have gradually reduced the oxygen level over the past few days to 39% yesterday. The oxygen level is now a countdown to what I will call “Aimee Day”. When the level of pure oxygen she receives hits zero, Aimee will come off of the respirator.
On Aimee Day, we will finally be able to talk to our daughter. Our joy will be felt around the world. As wonderful as that moment will be for us, it will also be the time that Aimee receives all the answers about her condition. She will learn about the loss of her beautiful leg. She will discover that her hands lack the dexterity and tactile response she has known all her life. How would you respond in such a situation? I think that moment will be one of horror and depression for Aimee.
We have been trying to help Aimee by focusing her away from the negatives of her condition. When I see her, I rub her neck and shoulders as only a father can and she relaxes and closes her eyes. I then whisper in her ear that she is our miracle child, that great things will abound from her wonderful spirit. I want Aimee to know that her potential is as limitless as our love for her. She already knows this, because I have told her and Paige that all their life.
As Aimee Day approaches, I want to ask everyone to pray for my child’s psyche and for her self-awareness to not be focused on her physical being. Please pray that she will have understanding. Please continue to pour your love out to my daughter, because the collective love of the world is what she needs to pull her through. I have said that Aimee’s greatest gift to the world is her mind, but her mind is also as fragile as her body, if not more.
Please also continue to pray for Donna, Paige and me. Our journey along this road has been very difficult and there are many obstacles ahead. I also want to apologize to the medical community for my enthusiasm that caused me to misstate medical terminology. I understand that some of you are rolling your eyes and joking about things I have said and this is why I have backed off of trying to cite medical terms to describe Aimee’s condition. I am not a doctor, I am not a nurse – I am a father. Please accept my apology and look at the big picture. My daughter is alive.
Now on to another incredible development. Yesterday doctors revealed that they are continuing to examine Aimee’s hands and foot. It appears that they may be able to save more of her extensions than they originally thought. That is why they are taking that part of Aimee’s recovery very slow. We have had well wishers who have suggested all sorts of homeopathic remedies to reverse the deterioration of Aimee’s hands and foot. I want to thank each of you for your love and concern, but the doctors are using the best tools and medical technology available to cure our baby. I have complete confidence in the physicians and nurses at Doctor’s Hospital. As far as we are concerned, they are the best in the world. I am convinced that God has gifted these doctors and nurses with the knowledge and wisdom necessary to cure Aimee.
One final note: As Aimee Day approaches, the world is waiting to listen to her speak her first words. Words are very important and your words for Aimee have been encouraging and uplifting. To honor Aimee, please offer words for those around you that are equally encouraging. We often forget about the power of our words and sometimes we spout words that are negative and damaging. I must add that this is also one of my biggest faults and I am an imperfect work in progress. I thank you all for honoring my daughter with your prayers and blood. In like fashion, I pray that my words and actions will honor my Father in Heaven.
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14
May God bless you all.
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Remain strong and know that God is right where he wants you to be. I have followed Aimee’s story since seeing it on the news. How strong and courageous you all are for each other. God Bless your beautiful little angel, Aimee. Showers of love and prayer are coming your way each and every day. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. (NIV)