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05/13/04
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A Prayer Request

AbbyThis is my daughter Abby. She is 18 months old and tomorrow we are taking her to the hospital for surgery. She has a rather large cyst in her bum and though they are quite convinced it is harmless, the doctors would like to take it out. Eventually, they figure, it will get quite uncomfortable for her and may rupture and cause infection. The cyst is just under the skin so will not require any major digging-around to get it out.

So though the operation is low-risk, it still involves general anesthetic and cutting open her bum. Thus I am asking for you to remember Abby in your prayers tomorrow, not only for the operation but for the recovery as well. She is a very active child and it may be difficult for her to take it easy long enough to properly recover. The operation begins at 8 AM EST and is slated to last a couple of hours. She is expected to remain in hospital overnight and return home on Saturday.

A Prayer Request

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1. rebecca
May 13, 2004
11:08 AM

Ahhh….How cute! Will pray for all of you tomorrow morning.

2. dawn
May 13, 2004
12:39 PM

Very cute! Will definitely pray.

3. Anthony K. Valley
May 13, 2004
5:49 PM

I agree, she is very cute. We will pray right now and in the morning. God bless!

akv

4. Grace
May 13, 2004
6:23 PM

Tim I will praying for her…I love her and love you all!!! Grace

5. John
May 13, 2004
6:30 PM

Tim, I hope all goes well and she has a wonderful recovery. I can’t imagine how you must feel, having a child so young that must undergo surgery. Thank God for the hope He gives!

6. Ochuk
May 13, 2004
7:33 PM

Cute Pic!

7. Messy Christian
May 14, 2004
11:42 AM

Hello Tim, I’ve said a prayer for Abby and your family. I can’t put myself in your position, but I can give you a cyber hug. Love, MC

8. Monica
May 14, 2004
2:30 PM

Hi Tim! Praying for Abby, you, your family, her Drs. and her recovery right now… I know God is with you. Post an update on how surgery went, how Abby responded, and what you all expect her recovery to be like!

9. Jeanne
May 15, 2004
8:56 PM

Tim — I’m happy to hear that Abby doing so well. She’ll be in our prayers to heal rapidly and soon be running, jumping, giggling, and bouncing on her bum again!