I cannot believe we are at our 1 year anniversary of finding out Kara has the Systemic Scleroderma marker. I couldn't wait for last year to end. It was a tough year for us personally. God has been so good, though, as he always is!
So far, this year is off to a great start! Kara is feeling pretty good. School has been the true test of her body's strength. She has some tired days, but not at all like she was last year. She actually doesn't fall asleep on the way home from school anymore! Not bad for a junior-higher! YIPPEE!! Kara even played volleyball in the fall and handled that extremely well! She will be playing again this spring!
Friends, God is faithful! He has sustained us through the most difficult year of our adult lives. As parents, it is horrible to know that there is nothing you can do to make your child better. My heart hurts for those battling this terrible disease who don't have the hope that only Jesus gives.
Right now we are facing upcoming one year follow-up appointments. As we learned last year, this will take a few months to get through all of the appointments and know test results. We are expecting God to continue to give us great news! Believe and pray with us for miracles to continue in Kara's life! We felt your prayers all year and know that God heard you!
Thank you for your prayers and encouragement! You have been an amazing support not only to Kara, but to us all.
"Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds." Hebrews 10: 19-23
