Trust...

The last thirty-six hours in our life has just been a glimpse into the trust we must have in our Heavenly Father if we are going to make it through this parenting thing sane. Yesterday around noon a nurse from our pediatrician's office called to inform us that Gracie's PKU test came back positive, and because it is a general panel screen another blood sample was needed for retesting. After giving blood and meeting with our pediatrician, we were told that we would receive the results today...after two phone calls from us, a doctor called at about six pm this evening to inform us that Gracie's levels were exactly the same on the retest. Her levels are just above what is accepted as normal (3 mg/dl). To give you an idea 1 mg/dl is desired, >3 mg/dl is when concern arises, upwards of 30 mg/dl is what our doctor would have expected to see if Gracie was in fact positive with PKU. He says at this point her levels are not causing any problems, but what comes next is determining why her levels are slightly heightened.

As parents, or nerves are heightened as well!! Thinking that something might be wrong with our beautiful Gracie, even if it is manageable, calls for great strength from God. We are indebted to those of you who have been praying for us, and would ask that the prayers continue as we continue to seek medical assistance. Ellie and I continue to remind each other that God is in control, and loves our baby more than we could imagine.