With all of the adoption happenings lately, we honestly have been preoccupied with our daughter Jordan's health. On September 22, she got diagnosed with Iodiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP). Basically, this is a condition that we are not sure why is happening but her immune system is destroying her platelets in her blood, leaving her at risk for bleeding.
This appears to be a chronic condition that we will deal with for a long time. Right now, it is super frustrating, as the correct medicine and treatments are being figured out for her. The doctors are confident that this is manageable and that she will not live with ITP forever. However, as parents, it is so hard to see our daughter suffering from medicine side effects, worrying about her platelets crashing and wondering when a medicine will work.
We don't know exactly when we will be traveling to Africa and the thought of leaving her here on 2 separate occasions, is a great fear for us. We have been obviously looking forward to this for a long, long time now and the timing of this has really taken the wind out of our sails. Quite honestly, we are trying to live day by day. The thought of major travels to the other side of the world isn't even that exciting when our daughter is home dealing with this.
Would you please pray for Jordan. That the right treatment would be found quickly and that her platelets would maintain a healthy level. Also pray for peace for Todd and I as parents. We know that God is in control and His plan and timing are perfect. We are overwhelmed and we covet you prayers.
This appears to be a chronic condition that we will deal with for a long time. Right now, it is super frustrating, as the correct medicine and treatments are being figured out for her. The doctors are confident that this is manageable and that she will not live with ITP forever. However, as parents, it is so hard to see our daughter suffering from medicine side effects, worrying about her platelets crashing and wondering when a medicine will work.
We don't know exactly when we will be traveling to Africa and the thought of leaving her here on 2 separate occasions, is a great fear for us. We have been obviously looking forward to this for a long, long time now and the timing of this has really taken the wind out of our sails. Quite honestly, we are trying to live day by day. The thought of major travels to the other side of the world isn't even that exciting when our daughter is home dealing with this.
Would you please pray for Jordan. That the right treatment would be found quickly and that her platelets would maintain a healthy level. Also pray for peace for Todd and I as parents. We know that God is in control and His plan and timing are perfect. We are overwhelmed and we covet you prayers.
We are praying for healing in Jordan's body, peace for you and Todd, and faith that God will provide and sustain you all.
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Bruce and Sheri Van Strien
Have been praying for Jordan, complete healing! You are such loving parents, and it is so hard to be "torn" between situations with your kids. God will work it all out in His way and in His timing. Love you all!
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