Father,
Tonight as we look into our daughter's eyes we see love, hope, and assurance. We see joy, excitement, and still... a tired body. We trust you have a great and glorious plan for the future of each of your children, as it says and we've claimed many times before in Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, Says the Lord, Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you HOPE and a future." You are going to work tomorrow, and we know that even tonight your hand is upon Emma, Dr. Q, each nurse, anesthesiologist, and any other person that will impact her tomorrow. Most of all, though, we commit her to you. We know your ways are the ones that are best- and we know that no matter the outcome of Emma's surgery tomorrow, You will be glorified and Your will in our lives and hers will be accomplished. Help us to be strong, to trust in you, to accept your answers when they're given, and to see Your work in everything tomorrow. Help us to be a testimony of Your love and grace-- not a blind and faithless walk-- but one that exemplifies You in all that we do. We're scared, and we don't know what Your plans are for Emma or for our family. But we do trust that You are in control and you know the number of each of our days. Father, we dedicate Emma to you. You've given her to us for a time, and though we hope and pray that she will be ours for many years more, we thank you for each day you've given us with her and we accept whatever you bring to us tomorrow.
In the name of Jesus, your Son who died and conquered the grave so that we could live and have a relationship with you, Amen.
--Michael and Meredith Cornish
what an angel
ReplyDeleteMike & Meredith,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautifully written prayer. I sit here in tears as I read it. Your family amazes me. Your faith amazes me. God's will WILL be done. Give Emma some extra lovin' from us. She is covered in prayer. Much love always.
Amen. You are all in our prayers at this time. We have a candle burning for precious Emma. May God cradle her in his arms during the surgery tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteAcross the miles,one family to another,strangers but joined by a common love for our children.Prayers are with you and your beautiful Emma.Our daughter also had AV Canal repair so we have walked that road also.May God's grace strengthen you and carry you as you embark on this part of your journey.
ReplyDeleteAmen,our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Praying hard for you guys. Update when you can .. we are all on the edge of our seat right along with you.
ReplyDeleteAmen. Prayers for all of you and especially Emma! May God's peace be with you as you wait tomorrow.
ReplyDeletei can't begin to imagine what you're thinking and feeling right now. it certainly seems like a burden too heavy to carry - but God thankfully doesn't expect us to carry them on our own. you have SO MANY people praying for you and especially for precious Emma.
ReplyDeletewith much love in Him,
- Michelle
We are praying for Emma at our house.
ReplyDeleteBlessings.
--Kim
My sweet Presley will hopefully have her heart repaired this month.
ReplyDeleteTomorrow, I will think of your Emma and pause in prayer often.
Praying that the events of today go by with swiftness and success. Praying for God's healing touch on Emma, for His guiding hand on the doctors and nurses, and for His indescribable peace to wash over Mom & Dad as they wait.
ReplyDeleteAmen!
ReplyDeleteSending prayers her sweet way!! I know God will take care of her & your family during this.Please update us soon~~
ReplyDeleteAmen. We woke up early to pray for the start of things.
ReplyDeleteCornish Family,
ReplyDeleteI hold you tightly in prayer today and in the weeks ahead. Praying for sweet little Emma, you and your other sweet children.
Much love
Amen! Joining you in prayer here.
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