Ooh Child, Things Will Get Brighter…

I called a lot of people but I should write here as well… Nina does not have Cystic Fibrosis. Melissa forbade me from digging through the internet and finding everything there is to know about it — and this turned out to be a good call. As it is I’m probably bordering on an ulcer, why push the envelope?

Melissa made a care page entry, which I will share below. Also I am going to take time out tonight to try and set up a few blog entries as a both a catch-up and celebration.

Melissa writes:

July 23, 2010–No CF!!!
Posted 10 hours ago

Just received results from the sweat chloride test, which confirmed that Nina does NOT have Cystic Fibrosis. Praise God! Thanks to everyone for your prayers and support. So glad the results came back quickly for this one and are conclusive. Will make for a much better weekend!

Now just waiting on results from the CT scan to confirm the blocked nasal passage and corresponding next steps for surgery. But that conversation may wait until our next scheduled appointment with the ENT on August 19, as the surgery was not classified as urgent/emergent. I’ll keep you all posted if I learn more.

My “go to” verse for all things Nina related:
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Thank you God for being so much bigger and stronger than I am, and for always carrying me and my family through these trials. I feel so weak and helpless most of the time. Even when I worry, doubt and break-down, you are there. Your grace really is sufficient for me. I give you the glory.

-Melissa