as of 10:30am today, Tuesday, January 2nd, we're off to Los Angeles. We've been waiting for this day for too long, it seems! Mixed feelings engulf my being. Anxiousness, excitement and worry are among the top of the list.
I sent out a mass email to my community of friends as one last plea for prayer!
It's so hard to see Riley so PERFECT and HAPPY right now, knowing that in a few hours he's going to be in a scary, probably very painful situation.
As I rocked Riley to sleep last night, he sat perfectly still in my arms and just stared into my eyes for a good 20 minutes, as if to reassure me that he KNOWS I love him so much. That's all I care about. That he knows that I love him INCREDIBLY.
"God Moments" fill time lately. Funny how that happens when you admit to God how desperate you are for Him!
In journaling this morning I couldn't help but to think...maybe all God cares about is that very same thing. That I know He loves me INCREDIBLY! Sweet reminder. And perfect timing.
If you didn't get my email earlier, here's what It consisted of:
Friends,
Thank you for your continued support and prayer as Riley's surgery date approaches. Riley's Cranial-facial repair surgery will take place this Wednesday, January 3rd at 7:30am. We have to check him in to the hospital at 5:30am to start anesthesia. We're leaving tomorrow, a day early, to get checked in to the Ronald McDonald house, where we'll be staying for the duration of our time in L.A.
Please pray for Riley.
1. We need prayer for his physical health now, before the surgery.
2. Prayer that this surgery would go smoothly.
3. Prayer that our sweet boy would face MINIMAL pain.
4. Prayer for us...that we'll figure out how to deal with everything... and that God would give us a bigger love for each other and for Him through this whole deal.
http://rileyjamesfaiai.blogspot.com will be updated daily with the play by play.
Thanks and Love.
Lauren and Steve Faiai
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4 comments:
My heart is heavy for you guys. I will be praying that you will see God's mighty power through each moment and be embraced in his love and care.
Stay strong for your little one but give yourselves permission to let out all the built up emotion you will experience.
I'll see you on Thurs.
Love,
Tara
Good Luck with the surgery. He will do just fine. Remember...It is always harder on the parents.
It may take a day or for him to come around after surgery, but by the time you go home, he will be back to the little boy you know!
Good Luck!
Lots of prayers,
Cindy
Love you. May God's grace be upon you and sweet baby boy Riley.
We are praying!! We look forward to watching God's grace, mercy, and protection over you and precious Riley. May you feel God's loving arms carrying you through.
Love you all so very much,
Brian & Shannon
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