The Power of Prayer...

Thank you so much for your prayers for Sterling. I have had many people ask to be updated so I want to take some time right now to do just that.

Sterling had an MRI Thursday night and an EEG Friday morning. The MRI was to see if the tumor had spread to his spine, which is apparently the first place that this type of tumor spreads to. A huge sense of relief and praise came when the MRI came back CLEAR, meaning that the tumor has not spread. Praise God!

Surgery is set for this Tuesday morning at 7:45am to remove the tumor. It will take about 7 hours to complete the procedure and the doctors have said that they should be able to get at least 85% of the tumor. Apparently the other 15% is in a "blind spot" meaning they are not sure if they will be able to get to it or not. Sometimes the part that is in the blind spot will come out with the rest of the tumor, so let us pray that this will be the case!

Sterling has been so incredibly brave throughout this entire process - what an inspiration he is to me! Who would have thought a 4 year old could be such an example to so many on what faith looks like! Roger and Becca are continuing to amaze me in the way that they are handling this entire situation. God has blessed Sterling with 2 incredible parents.

There have been so many times in my life where God has made known to me the power of prayer. Even in times where I feel that my prayers are hitting the ceiling, God never fails in His faithful ways of making Himself known to me. He answers prayers. Sometimes in the ways that we desire, and others in ways that we don't "want". We know, however, that even when prayers are answered in undesirable ways for our minds to comprehend, God is in control. His ways are PERFECT. What a comforting thought and reminder to have.

I know this is true in the life of Sterling Davis as well. Roger continues to say, "God is for us." How true those words are! There are people all over the world...literally... praying for the Davis family. Prayers have been answered in so many ways, already, and I am confident that God will continue to hear the prayers of His children and take care of Sterling in His mighty and perfect ways.

Sterling was given clearance to play in his soccer game this afternoon so we are off to cheer our little buddy on!

Thank you for praying and remember that there is power in prayer.