Noah's Surgery

Noah will have surgery on his right ear on May 24th.  He has had hearing loss in that ear since birth.  Now that his left ear is healthy, it is time for the next step on his healing journey.  An MRI detected a structural abnormality of the bones in his middle ear.  His ear drum is also very retracted.

So the ear surgeon suggested that his ear drum needed to be fixed and that a prosthesis can be be used to replace the bones that aren't functioning correctly.  

When hearing tests are done, there is a way to bypass the middle ear and do a bone test to see if the nerves are working to transmit sound.  Good news is that Noah has the ability to hear, but the middle ear bones are not delivering the sounds to the inner ear.  So if all is successful, and we are believing for that, he will be able to hear!  

Of course my Mama heart is anxious.  It's a 3 hour surgery.  Of course I'd take it away if I could.  Of course I am praying A LOT! 

But OF COURSE, our God has provided a way. Again.  I don't know what the outcome will be, but my heart has peace.  If Noah's hearing is restored, I will be leaping and maybe even do a cartwheel, even if it's only on the inside.  I am VERY THANKFUL that this procedure exists to give Noah the opportunity to heal.  HOW MIRACULOUS IS THAT!!! 

I pray that his body accepts the prosthesis and my boy can hear.  I pray that the doctor's hands are guided by Jesus' hands.  I pray that Noah's recovery is quick and painless.  I pray for comfort in those praying for him.  I commission angels to surround him always, but maybe a few more angels will show up on May 24th at 1 p.m.  

As always, when my heart is sad, God reminds me that Noah is in the palm of His hand and He loves him far more than I ever could imagine.  That has to be an insane amount, because I sure do love him a lot. 

When you pray for Noah and our family, I feel your strength.  So to those of you praying for us, thank you so very much.