Today was a great day for the girls. Liana ended up having the surgery for her heart but did amazingly well. Ferris has all the details about both girls.
On another note, I don't think I have ever been more excited about leading worship than I am about tomorrow. God has been so good to us and our girls and I can't wait to celebrate who He is and all He has done.
The doctors told us today that if Liana's heart valve (PDA) isn't closed tomorrow than they will recommend surgery to close it. Adleigh's hasn't closed either after two rounds of medicine, but since she is doing better they are willing to watch and wait with her. Please pray that they both close and that neither has to undergo surgery. Closing the PDA should help Liana overcome some of the respiratory issues she has had, so this is a big one for her.
We praise God for a good report on the brain scan. We got the results back late tonight and the Lord is working to heal Liana's brain. The doctor said it looks to be resolving which means that it hasn't grown, and is actually starting to clot and dissipate. This is the first step in the healing we have been praying for with all of you so please continue. Ferris has updates and all the details on specific ways to pray for both of twins on her blog.
I go back to work tomorrow. Everyone at Elevation has been so supportive and allowed me to take all the time I needed to be with Ferris and the girls. Being back at our house and work is one way for us to walk in faith and trust that God is healing and watching over our twins. We believe that they will be home and healthy soon.
Here is another family in a similar situation who could use your prayers.
The past 24 hours have been filled with firsts.
The first time I held Adleigh.
The first time Ferris changed Liana's diaper.
The first time I changed Adleigh's diaper. Actually, the first time I ever changed a diaper period. Do I get extra dad points for doing it with a diaper that could be my cell phone holder?
Thank you so much for all of your encouraging comments. We have been filled with such strength from the Lord as a result of your prayers. Adleigh and Liana have had two great days and we are expecting a miraculous day tomorrow when they do the brain scan again.
He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. Romans 8:11
Ferris has pics of the girls on her blog. It will contain the daily details of our journey and I will post big updates on here.
I want to mobilize everyone who reads this blog to pray for Liana. She was diagnosed today with a grade 4 brain bleed. In fact, this is the worst one the doctor has ever seen. The medical prognosis is that she has a zero percent chance of being what we consider normal. This could manifest itself as not being able to walk, talk, cerebral palsy, etc.
Ferris and I believe the Lord told us that the girls will be completely healthy and that He wants to use this situation to bring glory to Himself by healing Liana and completely reversing this condition. In fact, Liana has another brain scan on Wednesday that we are praying will come back normal. We would like people to pray specifically for this to happen.
We are not praying vague prayers because we want to walk in the same faith that the centurion had in Matthew 8. What a testimony this would be of the faithfulness and power of our God! We want the name of Jesus to be famous in this hospital and to all who hear about this story.
Adleigh is doing great, but she still needs prayer as well. She is dealing with all of the same issues a premie faces, but is making progress every day. We are amazed every time we see her by how feisty and strong she is.
We are walking by faith in the truth that both girls will be fine. We are resting in the fact that the Lord has the final word over any medical report. Thanks for your faith and your prayers.
On Wednesday night, June 18 the Lord blessed us with two precious gifts - Liana Hope Joye and Adleigh Grace Joye. Ferris had an emergency C-section and Liana was born at 1 lb, 14 ounces and Adleigh was 2 lbs, 5 ounces. They are both beautiful and courageous little girls.
They were due on September 18, so they are 3 months premature and right at 27 weeks. I will tell the full story soon, but the Lord has already moved mightily on their behalf. In fact, Liana's name means "the Lord has answered my prayers."
Please be in prayer for our girls. Liana is the smallest and the sickest, but they both need your prayers. Our prayer is that they would both end up being healthier than a full-term baby and that they would be able to go home earlier than anyone expects. It is our "sun stand still" prayer. Pray that God would give Ferris and me strength to endure the ups and downs that await us in this season.
I will post pics of the girls soon. I can't believe that I am a dad!
Ferris and I are leaving today to head to Cincinnati in order to have some tests run on the twins. I have debated on whether to blog about this or not, but I want the Lord to receive glory through this situation and to get your prayers, so here is the lowdown.
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