God Didn't Do This For Nothing!

Wow!
These last few weeks have been such a whirlwind. For the first time in months my siblings where all in town which allowed us to spend amazing quality time together. During that time my younger brother and his wife had an amazingly sweet little boy, Brayden Joseph. We spent much of last week tending to their needs and making sure that as first time parents they would be cared for.  I also got to meet for the first time my sisters second baby boy, Ian.  He is such a sweetie and I miss his cuddles already.  My oldest brother and his wife were back in the States for a short but sweet time as well.  We all spent day after day with one another soaking in each and every second we could knowing that it would be a while when we would have this time together again.  Among all of these wonderful events lies the ache within mine and my husbands heart for Rose.  Rose has been going through so much that we can barely keep up.  We have held off with updates just because so much is still wavering.  Rose has been in and out of ICU for the last week.  She has been having difficulty breathing.  She underwent minor surgery to put in a breathing tube.  She then was taken out of ICU a few days ago just to be put right back in.  The cost is tremendous for every day she is in.  Being so far away has also been a challenge.  We have been in touch with the doctors and are trying to get through some red tape with getting a written report of her condition and prognosis.  The biopsy results do not look favorable as well.  We do not yet have this in writing and are trying to be sensitive to the process but that also weighs heavy on our hearts.  My husband put out a post on Facebook the other day about the need to increase prayer and fasting on Rose's behalf.  We believe that Rose's story is much more than someone who is sick and needs help but a story of God's love, faithfulness, provision, and healing.   God surely does write straight with crooked lines because at the moment there are many ups and downs.  We have to rest in Him that He is in control but yet sometimes it is so hard to do that.  Please continue to pray for Rose and for our family.  Pray for better communication with the doctors and family members.  Pray for my husband as the pressure and stress of all of this has also taken a toll on him.  Pray for God to guide us, direct us, and lead us to all that we can do to help Rose.  We really need a miracle.  Thank you so much for your love and support!

Love,
The Agwuochas!

My mom, Mimi, with all of her grandchildren this past week!

We Heard from the Doctor!!!!

This morning, Barnabas was able to speak with the doctor.  The first clip is part of the conversation with the doctor.  It is hard to understand much of what is being said but if you wish...take a listen for yourself.


The second clip is that of Barnabas recapping what the doctor said.

We are so happy to have been able to finally have this conversation.  As noted, Rose's tumer was much like a sac. It was imbedded within the chord of her spine.  This is the very reason why they were not able to remove all of it.  Thankfully they suspect that it was non cancerous, which they will confirm after the biopsy comes back. The doctor said she still has some mobility in her arm left and had they gone into the chord she surely would not have been able to retain any function.  One hopeful comment that was made that stood out strongly was that the chord can sometimes recover even though there was extensive damage. Would you commit yourself to praying specifically for this to happen?  The doctor said that Rose is recovering well and has already begun physical therapy.  It is going to be a long road ahead.  Prayer, the Healing Power of Jesus Christ, all of your love and support and Rose's hard work are what will bring Rose to Restoration.  This story is not over yet!

All our Love,
The Agwuocha's

Rose Recovering

Hard to believe it has been almost a week since Rose has had her surgery.  She is looking pretty good considering all she has been through.  Here are a few picture of her and the hospital that have been taken recently.  We are posting these on the blog and not on Facebook because of the nature of the pictures and for respect for Rose.  We thank you for your constant love, support and prayers.