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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Faith Testing

It's been a testing kind of week for me...nothing huge, but I tend to worry about things way too easily. Kiera has her first ever cough and it sounds quite congested, so I feel really bad for her. It's hard because I can't take it away; all I can do is pray + give her some baby cough syrup. I try not to give her too much because I'm mostly anti-drugs + medicine and generally avoid them if I can.

The other thing is that we noticed her right foot points out at a 45 degree angle when we walk with her, but her left foot is straight. She's had a little tumble recently (which I felt HORRIBLE about), so I figured she was out of place. We took her to the chiropractor and sure enough, she was out. He said her legs should be symmetrical when she walks, so he adjusted her and said to keep getting her adjusted, which we do twice a month. He said it's nothing to worry about, but we need to keep bringing her back. It's become a habit for her to "walk" like that now, so I'm praying that will change. If you could pray for Kiera and pray for me that I will trust the Lord instead of worrying, I would really appreciate it. James 1:2-4 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." I'm having a hard time considering it pure joy right now, but I know the end result will be good!

8 comments:

Jamie said...
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Jamie said...

Good post! That verse is a good reminder to me right now too!

Sickness in your children is always a hard thing to bear. But they are very resiliant!

Roo said...

awwww
it IS hard when our little ones are struggling, isn't it? eliora has that awful cold too. i can't even give her kids cold mediciene because she's so little. so hard.
bless their little hearts.
and ours too!

Allison Friesen said...

Carter had a problem with one foot turning in. We took him to the chiropractor and it seemed to help for a little bit. But, now that he's walking more and more I guess he's holding it properly. She may outgrow it too!

Jacki said...

Hey Elleah,
After you told me about Kiera's foot I took a look at Joshua's...and he walks the same way! I wonder if it's just a normal part of them figuring out this walking business. Rob and I have already been praying for Kiera, for perfect alignment in her body and that she'd become an awesome little walker!!

Shah-Nen La Dawn said...

I will pray for you and your beautiful daughter, God will take care of both of you, in His time.

P.s. You're daughter is BEAUTIFUL!!!

Leslie Puiras said...

Hi Elleah. :) Keira's so lucky to have a mom who prays for her!! I hope you start seeing improvements soon! Love you!

Leslie

Lisa Clark said...

Hi Elleah - Justus's foot did the exact same thing on one side. They saw a pediatrician, who said kids normally outgrow this tendency. And he did! Don't worry about it. She'll figure it out!
Also - she is absolutely a little wee Jared!