Posted on 03/05/2017 7:41:05 AM PST by Thank You Rush
Finally got this word from FReeper lilyramone on the outcome of her daughter Sophia's surgery on 2/6/17.. Truly a miracle and we all know where they come from:
Sophia’s surgery was a miraculous success!!! The two neurosurgeons both said it went better than the could have dreamed and one said “ This little girl truly has God on her side!”. We are so blessed that no additional brain damage was caused, she did not suffer a stroke during the surgery, which was the biggest fear, and her recovery has been amazing!!
Her surgery was such a high risk and the odds of losing her were so high that we had a big party for her the night before with family and friends traveling from all over to be with her. She asked for a chocolate cake with “ I hope I don’t die during brain surgery!” on it, which she thought was hysterical!
She forced everyone to put down their phones and tablets and kept telling them “If I die tomorrow you are going to feel really bad that you were on your phone and not making memories with me!” Every time someone started to get sad and cry she would scold them or push a piece of cake in their face! She had several cousin teenage boys and grandparents playing Barbies, made aunts and uncles that are all over 50 get on the floor playing Calico Critters, and had almost everyone join in playing super hero pretend adventures, it was an amazing night!
The first thing she said in ICU to me was “Still alive!!!” And gave me two weak thumbs up.
We have returned to Dallas for a follow-up with the surgeons on Tuesday and hope they have plans for our next steps.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is meeting us at home Saturday to grant her wish, she had not decided yet what she wants but she is excited thinking of her options.
The surgery will not save her life but extends it and allows her an alternative blood supply source to save as much remaining live brain tissue as possible. So we know she could still have strokes and there remains no cure for her condition but we cleared a huge hurdle that allows us more time with her.
Thank you so much for all the prayers, we know Christ is the true healer and her prayers were heard because the doctors repeatedly told us how miraculous her surgery and recovery went! I treasure every moment with her and she knows she remains on borrowed time but her attitude helps us all cope and not waste one single minute of this precious life!
Very good.
God bless Sophia and her loved ones. Rejoice for prayers answered.
But remember in your prayers, as well, the very many faithful Christians unknown to you who got bad news today from the doctor, or whose surgery did not turn out as planned.
Part of the mystery of the flesh is that illness and death fall equally (Luke 13:1-5) on the deserving and the undeserving. His ways are not our ways (Isaiah 55:8).
Big hugs.
Excellent news! What a brave young lady! We’ll keep praying for her and her family.
Outstanding. I am curious of her Make a Wish request.
Good bless Sophia and her family.
Thanks for the update. Great news!
Sophia will continue to be in my nightly prayers.
Great news!
Prayers of gratitude and thanksgiving
Thank you for the update
Thank you for sharing the news of this great blessing! My family and I have been praying for Sophia everyday since you posted about her situation and bravery in January. We’ll keep praying hard for her complete recovery.
Thanks for the update. Continuing prayers for Sophia.
Good news. A brave girl. May God continue to watch over her.
Thanks be to God.
Thanks to Gd. May she continue to receive a full and swift healing.
How old is Sophia, child or teen? I love her cake and how she chided her friends that pulled out their phones.
Truly good news! Make a Wish is the First Ladie’s charity of choice btw
I am curious about the wish itself. Keep us updated.
God Bless
I spent a few years working on an orthopedic floor of a county/regional hospital. We got most of the trauma cases. The best patients were the kids, they were so upbeat and raised our spirits.
“”I am curious of her Make a Wish request.””
Her first one was to “live”.....great spirit from that little gal.
I’ll keep everyone updated as I learn news of her.
Her family thanks everyone for their prayers.
Keep me posted. I am on the road 100% and sometimes don’t get back to people right away.
I pray for the Lord to be on this child. I would like to help.
FReepmail me the name of this Angel.
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