She was born with a congenital heart defect—they were soon to realize it was the same one that had claimed the life of her older brother. Her heart muscle was so undeveloped it took more energy for her to suck than she gained from eating, so she was failing to thrive.
The medical staff did what they could. They put her on a heart transplant list. But, thankfully, donor infant hearts are not often available.
A feeding tube was placed in her nose, so her mom and dad could give her formula.
Prayers for healing began. The list of volunteers took turns lifting up their prayers around the clock.
Days….
Weeks….
Months….
She began to gain weight.
Still no donor heart.
She grew strong enough for the feeding tube to come out.
Still no donor heart.
She began to crawl.
Still no donor heart.
She began to walk.
Her heart muscle was getting stronger!
She began to walk.
Her name came off the transplant list.
She went to school. She grew into a lovely young woman.
“Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.” – Saint Augustine