Posted on 11/13/2003 12:22:32 PM PST by truthandlife
I am asking a big favor from praying FREEPERS. I wanted you to start praying for my 4 year old daughter, Carly. We had an extensive hearing exam today and Carly has been diagnosed with sensor neural hearing loss. This results from damage to the delicate sensory hair cells of the inner ear or the nerves that supply blood to it. This hearing loss can range from mild to profound. She is in that mid range of hearing loss right now but could progress further. It can progress or stop progressing but it cannot be reversed. It is permanent (unless God miraculously heals her).
I am asking for prayers on a few issues: First, I ask for you to pray for her sensor neural hearing loss to stop. She can still hear reasonably well but she will have a dificult time distinguishing certain sounds without the help of a hearing aid. Second of all, I ask for you to pray for the wisdom of the doctors to find out the cause of her hearing loss. It could be a number of things. I would also like for you to pray for a miracle to happen (God willing) for a reversal of this hearing loss. The last thing is to pray for wisdom and peace for my wife and I. Especially pray for my wife who is pregnant and very emotional at this time.
Thanks for your prayers and we know that "And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28 )
Truth - I've spent some time studying sign language, so bear with me on this. I presume someone has already strongly urged you to teach your daughter that language (I recommend SEE rather than ASL, because she'll learn to spell and read English correctly - rather than simply learning a "cultural" language like ASL with all it's incorrect grammar, syntax, etc.) I too would urge you to pursue this with her, in the event things should worsen over time. It gets her closer to a "total communication" model. Besides, it's fun, will improve her hand-eye communication, may give her a career path as a certified intepreter some day, and also help her to learn spelling and language skills faster.
Take it for what it's worth, but hope you will consider it - if you haven't already.
Wonderful news........we'll always be here for that extra prayer and a hug too.
Prayers sent
Prayers added.
Leni
Thank you, Lord!
May His blessings continue for Carly and your family.
Wonderful news. May God continue to bless your little girl. I will pray for her success in Kindergarten.
Prayers up!
Prayers for Carly, the doctors and the family.
How ironic that your original prayer request had me crying for little Carly, and your update has me crying as well! But these are happy tears. Thank you God, for all the blessing to give each of us every day of our lives.
Prayers will continue for Carly, the new baby, and for the parents of these well loved children as well.
Best Regards
Sergio
I'm sure you've been really busy; thank you for the update; I'm so happy your precious daughter is doing so well. God Bless
Thank you very much Sergio! I truly appreciate the prayer.
Prayers sent.
You have ours, been through very serious illness with one of our own and were grateful for hundreds of prayers.
You can count on my prayers.
He is Jehovah Jireh, El Shaddai, Addonai!! Thanks for the update and may God continue to bless your little girl.
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