Paul and I are at home tonight. My dear friend, Linda, is staying at the hospital overnight. The nurse’s station has our number but Paul and I left the hospital praying out loud that they will not have to call. Please continue to pray for the grace Katy will need over the next few days. She is back on oxygen tonight and will be having some pulmonary function tests tomorrow. She has complained of a heavy feeling in her lungs and her oxygen levels drop.
Katy has given her blessing to share with you what the findings of her tests have been. The Lord has given her the grace to accept what is happening to her. On Monday afternoon she will be having surgery to remove her uterus and ovaries. The HPS bleeding problems and slow clotting time has caused her to have periods that were ten to fourteen days long. She became weak and as her body struggled to make platelets the bone pain became unbearable. We were finally able to connect the dots! Every time Katy had a period she suffered with bone pain. There is fluid in her pelvic cavity causing the stabbing pressure pain and that also will be suctioned out. Removing the ovaries will spare her a second surgery as cysts would eventually develop. After talking with the doctor at NIH about Katy’s history it became clear that this is her best option. She had tried other methods to control her monthly cycle but she was unable to tolerate them.
I have watched God miraculously heal Katy’s emotions as her dream of one day having babies is not to be. She woke herself up laughing this afternoon during a nap. Her laughter was so unexpected I went to her bed to check on her and she said, “I had a dream that I went to South Africa and took a whole bunch of orphans home by train.” Perhaps it was just a dream, but I’d like to think it was also a gift to remind Katy that babies arrive into a family in awesome ways, and sometimes when we least expect it.
We are trusting in God’s perfect plan tonight. What looks like pain, heartache, and broken dreams, is really His opportunity to show us His grace and mercy. And He has done so. God is who He says He is. He will do what He says He will do. We’re believing God Who said He works all things together for good for those who love Him. (thanks, Beth!)
Comments:
this is such wonderful news. Hope you get plenty of rest. ~Aleah 
Love in Christ, Aleah
June 29th, 2007 at 6:28 pm e
When I read this I shouted “Praise the Lord”, so that Jackie and John could hear it in the living room! What wonderful news! May Jesus be very near to all of you as you mark the hours and days off until Monday. I’m praying very much that Katy will be having a few good hours late Sunday, as Judy, Todd and I are anxious to see her when they bring me back. Love, Aunt Lil
June 29th, 2007 at 7:25 pm e
Praise God! We are rejoicing with you!!!
-David and Jennifer
June 30th, 2007 at 5:47 am e
Again and again, the Lord shows His faithfulness. Praise the name of the Lord. It seems there is a balance in life that we must find between taking action and trusting the Lord, not that you do one to the exclusion of the other. He clearly wants us to act AND He clearly wants us to trust Him. You have found that balance over and over and serve as an example of faith and action taken in faith. We are grateful to the Lord and for giving you the inspiration to know how to put your faith into action. For me, that is the hardest thing sometimes. How do I know what to do and when to do it? It comes through your writings so well, that the Lord has given you not only the faith to trust Him, but also the faith to take decisive action and what that should be. Praise Him forever and ever. Amen.
June 30th, 2007 at 11:41 am e
I’m so glad it came through!
I’d ask that you all pray for all the HPS’ers that need Remicade, ore some other treatment, and can’t get it at all. It breaks my heart to watch people not get the medical care that they need, and it happens a lot in our little HPS community. So often the difference is having family that can help advocate and that has the mental and emotional resources to work the system.
Insurance companies can be such a hassle, but I’m grateful I have insurance to start with! But, right now I honestly need an entire work day just to call on all the insurance claims I have right now that haven’t been paid as they should have been, or all the doctor’s offices that I need paperwork from etc. It’s a whole different world.
June 30th, 2007 at 7:54 pm e
Katy,
I’m home and I wish I had time to catch up on the past two weeks of your life. I’ll do my best to get caught up soon. Anyways, I’m praying for you–keep your head up! I’ll be praying for a peaceful, restful Sabbath for you and your family.
Love and prayers,
Jen
July 1st, 2007 at 2:43 pm e
Praise the Lord!!!! I am so glad that you are able to get this much needed treatment. I wish i could come down sometime and bring Isaac with me…:-) May the Lord continue to bless you…..on a fun note…i found a website that has STFBEye on DVD!!!!! All three seasons…..YAY……ttyl Love yas
July 2nd, 2007 at 9:12 am e
Praise God for answered prayer with the insurance company! And praise God for the family love that surrounds Katy. What a testimony of Christ’s love…..