Whitney Taylor King: Surgery set for December 9th

Monday, November 24, 2008

Surgery set for December 9th

Whitney's surgery for her eyes and ears as well as her MRI will be on Tuesday, December 9th at Cook Children's in Fort Worth. They estimated that she would be "under" for about 3 hours. This obviously will be a hard time for me as it's the first time I've ever had a child put under anesthesia and I'm scared to death. Please keep praying for our little girl! I'll post with pictures after the surgery is complete. Thanks for keeping up with us.

3 comments:

carla's gateway said...: I know that Elly would love to talk to you about any of this..especially since they JUST did some of it... or Em with her little one's ear tubes did some of it as well. I'm sure that Jason is huge help, but if you'd like another MOMMA viewpoint, either one of these two would WELCOME your call. I'm going to tell them about your blog incase they haven't seen it already. I know how busy you young moms are! WE are keeping DEC. 9 on our prayer calendar!; November 26, 2008 at 4:51 AM
Elly Doran said...: Hi Michelle. I am Elly, Carla's daughter, Emily's sister. I just wanted you to know I am praying for your little girl, and your family. I hear your Momma's heart, and I know what you are going through. I pray His peace and assurance as you step into this situation.; November 26, 2008 at 8:17 AM
King Family said...: Thanks, Carla and Elly! So sweet of you to stop by. I appreciate your encouragement and prayers. We are anxious to get through Dec. 9th. We'll keep you updated.; November 28, 2008 at 9:38 PM

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The Special Mother

by Erma Bombeck

Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice,
a few by social pressure and a couple by habit.
This year nearly 100,000 women will become mothers of handicapped children.
Did you ever wonder how these mothers are chosen?
Somehow I visualize God hovering over Earth
Selecting his instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation.
As he observes, he instructs his angels to take notes in a giant ledger.
"Armstrong, Beth, son. Patron Saint, Matthew."
"Forrest, Marjorie, daughter. Patron Saint, Celia."
"Rutledge, Carrie, twins. Patron Saint...give her Gerard. He's used to profanity."
Finally he passes a name to an angel and smiles. "Give her a handicapped child."
The angel is curious. "Why this one, God? She's so happy."
"Exactly," smiles God. "Could I give a handicapped child a mother who knows no laughter?
That would be cruel."
"But does she have the patience?" asks the angel.
"I don't want her to have too much patience, or she'll drown in a sea of self-pity and despair.
Once the shock and resentment wear off she'll handle it."
"I watched her today.
She has that sense of self and independence so rare and so necessary in a mother.
You see, the child I'm going to give her has a world of it's own.
She has to make it live in her world, and that's not going to be easy."
"But Lord, I don't think she even believes in you."
God smiles. "No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect. She has just enough selfishness."
The angel gasps, "Selfishness? Is that a virtue?"
God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally, she will never survive.
Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect.
She doesn't know it yet, but she is to be envied.
She will never take for granted a spoken word.
She will never consider a step ordinary.
When her child says momma for the first time, she will be witness to a miracle and know it.
I will permit her to see clearly the things I see--ignorance, cruelty,
prejudice--and allow her to rise above them.
She will never be alone.
I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life
Because she is doing my work as surely as she is here by my side."
"And what about her Patron Saint?" asks the angel, his pen poised in the air. God smiles.
"A mirror will suffice."

Whitney Taylor King

Monday, November 24, 2008

Surgery set for December 9th

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