prayers.

I have two friends named Danielle. 

They are both as sweet as can be. The kind of women that you just love to be around. They are sweet and encouraging and kind and thoughtful... just awesome, awesome Christian women. Two of my favorite people. I am blessed to know them both. 

One Danielle has kids that are older than mine. Her youngest is one of Sophie's best friends. She is the friend I go to for parenting/mommy advice, encouragement when I feel like the worst mommy ever, help with carpooling and so many other things. She stops by my classroom most mornings and always puts a smile on my face on those stressful mornings.

The other Danielle is my organizery twin. (We make up words like organizery and listy.) When I found the idea for the Christmas planner... I knew she would love it. When I wanted to go shopping for a cute new bill holder and notebook... I knew she had to be the one to go with me. We talk about doing things like spending an evening in each other's classrooms, sharing ideas and organizing tips. (She teaches 1st grade at another school across town.) We laugh at how similar we are sometimes. 

Would you do me a favor? Would you pray for this Danielle? 

Her sweet baby girl, Britton, was born one month after Gretchen. Although you can't tell by looking at her perfect little face, Britton was born with a cleft palate.

Britton has a 3-4 hour surgery scheduled for Thursday afternoon. After surgery, Britton has a not-so-fun recovery ahead of her. I've been trying to think about what it would be like to have Gretchen in arm restraints for 2 weeks... and I cannot even imagine. Poor baby. A liquid only diet for the first two weeks... applesauce, baby food and broth-like substances for weeks 3 and 4. It's going to be a long recovery... for Britton and her mommy and daddy.

I wanted to do something for Danielle, but at this point, all I can do is pray. So I asked her if she would mind if I asked for others to pray, too. She was very grateful ("the more prayers, the better!") and even sent me these super sweet pictures of their adorable little family.

So would you pray for Miss Britton? Pray for her doctors and nurses? Her surgeons? All her family? Especially her mommy and daddy? I know they would appreciate it! 

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." 
Philippians 4:6-7

So many thoughts and prayers headed your way, Danielle! 

Love you!