« Work is done, rest in Him » this were the first words I read this morning after a very long day and a quite tensed night.
Yesterday morning entered Ketsia into the operation room for her heart surgery intervention. We knew it could be a long intervention and it was ! After 8 hours of waiting we received the first information : surgeons were struggling with coagulation issues. Two hours later I shortly saw Ketsia through the door of our waiting room. She was out and it was such a relief . 10 hours fighting. After a small talk with one surgeon we could go to Ketsia. It was a strange feeling of joy and fear especially when she begun to be unstable. She was still losing a lot of blood. We went again to our waiting room and prayed. After a while we could go again to Ketsia, she was a bit more stable but we were asked to spend the night at the hospital as her condition still critical was.
It was a long night but one verse came into my mind « In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. » Psalm 4:8 Yes the Lord gives us safety. The night went well and Ketsia’s condition is improving slowly. Full recovery is still a very long way to go but we are thankful for all the work done yet and every step Ketsia makes forward (independence of the machine and medication…)
Therefore are we waiting, resting and persevering in prayers. Thanks again for your support and your prayers and see you soon.
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LiSa Rakoto - One year anniversary of Ketsia’s heart surgery
Today is the one year anniversary of our lovely daughter Ketsia’s heart surgery!
27.09.12 was a day that bursts parents…hope, fear, scare, doubt, patience (a must-have!), prayers in every thought. Surgery took longer than planed and she was bad when we were allowed to see her at the end of the day (after 10 hours). But we have a great God who reigns above life and death. He was so good to us, He is merciful, faithful and caring. We felt like we were safe in a strong hand that never would abandon us – no matter what happens. We felt, no, we were sure of the firm wall that was build of prayers around us. This firm wall sheltered us against desperation. To this God are glory and honor and thanks!
As she was assisted and surrounded by lots of machines she looked more death than alive. All the more we were lucky that four days later she opened her eyes for the first time – her 2nd birthday! We were just satisfied to may see little movements and to hear her gentle voice. Only 2 1/2 weeks later we were at home, all went without complications – great miracle for this kind of extent surgery!
Thank you God for having given her and for having let her to us!
Psalm 91,4
He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. — mit Sam Rakoto in Leiden.