Divine Intervention

Our family's faith in the power of prayer has been a very instrumental part of Lydia's treatment. We take seriously the directive: "Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray."  James 5:13.  We have continually requested your prayer because it can influence God's will. The scripture is filled with many examples of God's divine intervention as a direct result of prayer.  Take for instance the woman with the extreme bleeding condition that afflicted her for 12 years. The bible says that she suffered under the care of many doctors but the condition continued to worsen. One day, Jesus was near and the women was led to touch his clothes - she was immediately healed.  Jesus turned to her and said: "Daughter, your faith has healed you.  Go in peace and be freed from your suffering."  Mark 5:34.  Divine Intervention for the purpose of healing is possible and Faith is the key ingredient!

Lydia's swollen belly is shocking to see.  The VOD disease has caused the back up of fluid and her liver is struggling to respond.  This has been very difficult to experience especially when Lydia had been doing so well. However, we believe divine intervention is at work through the many faithful prayers on Lydia's behalf - prayers that are now being lifted up all over the country and beyond. Despite her swollen condition, Lydia continues to smile which has always been a positive sign for us.

And then there is divine intervention.  Yesterday, Lydia was miraculously approved for a medicine that is not yet on the market as FDA approved.  This medicine has been used successfully in Europe to relieve VOD and its use has been permitted in limited circumstances in this country.  Lydia did not meet the "special factors" for receiving this medicine.  However, the doctors were able to convince the pharmaceutical company to make a special exception, and Lydia was approved yesterday afternoon.  She began receiving the medicine last night.  It is suppose to heal the liver and reduce her swelling.  This is a tremendous blessing and, we believe, just another example of God's intervention in the protection and treatment of our wonderful Lydia!