I obviously believe in the value of community (my work at Grace centers on community groups). In fact, I think it’s absolutely essential to living life. We were created to be dependent on each other, and when we aren’t, there’s something that’s missing. God lives life in community (that whole Trinity thing), and expects that the community that we have with Him we would also have with others. We were never created to live life alone. Which is why I am writing you this blog today.
We need you all right now. Rex, our 11-week old son, is having surgery tomorrow (Tuesday, January 13th). It’s ‘routine,’ so we’re told, but nothing is really routine when it comes to sending your child in for surgery. He has an inguinal hernia that has to be repaired. It’s only on one side, but they’ll scope the other side to make sure it’s not about to do the same thing. We’re also told that it’s ‘normal’ (though that word doesn’t offer a lot of consolation right now). It’s more common in boys than in girls, on the left side than the right, and is more common in premature babies (Rex was born 4 weeks early). We would greatly appreciate your thoughts and prayers, because even though this is ‘normal’ and ‘routine’ it’s still stressful. The main cause for concern with the doctors is the anesthesia. Babies who were born prematurely are at an increased risk of apnea, which is why they’re keeping us one extra day.
We trust deeply in the sovereignty of God. We know that Rex’s life is in His hands, and I don’t mean that in a trite kind of way. We trust that Christ upholds the universe (Hebrews 1:3) and that, in Him, all things hold together (Colossians 1:17). Please pray that we would find hope, comfort, and rest in our Savior, that we would remain steadfast in our faith, as He has remained steadfast to us, and that we might see His mighty hand woven throughout this whole process.
Thank you in advance for your prayers of support.
