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Annie.

Melissa Beene Ford/ Annie+ tumor


This is the week.

Ninety days have flown by faster than it seems possible.

Annie’s next MRI is this Thursday, the 13th, at 9 am.

It will be a grueling day for her: no breakfast. Checking in and getting yet another hospital bracelet attached to her little wrist. Waiting endlessly in a boring waiting room. An IV. Total anesthesia. A 45-minute scan of her brain while she sleeps, oblivious. Waking up in an anesthesized stupor, hungry, disoriented, and irritable.

She knows something is going on. She knows we’re worried and scared and knows it has something to do with her. She knows the reason we go to the hospital is because something is wrong.

I know that she knows this because I see it in her eyes. She’ll walk into the room and catch us talking about her, and I know that she knows.

I can’t make this go away for her and I can’t stand that.

In a heartbeat, I would take a brain tumor myself to keep her from having to go through this.

I can’t do that. I can’t make it go away.

But God can.

And I believe that He WILL.

I would so appreciate your prayers for Annie this week.

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  1. Marlager says

    August 9, 2009 at 7:33 pm

    I will continue to pray, please text me Thursday when you know something. Keep your faith strong! I thought of y'all this morning at church while we sang…" There's never been a mountain that the Lord could not move it, there's never been a single thing that God could not do it……just when you think you've finally reached the end, there's gonna be a victory like there

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  2. Lianne says

    August 9, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    I am absolutely praying for Annie and your family this week. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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  3. Anonymous says

    August 9, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    Yours is the only blog I keep up with any regularity. You and your Annie are frequently in my prayers. Our God is a great big God. I read a phrase today that reverberated within my soul…&quot;what God doeth is well done.&quot; I hope and pray for peace and encouragement for you and healing for precious Annie.<br />AndysJess

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  4. kluhrs03 says

    August 9, 2009 at 10:15 pm

    We are praying for healing Annie and your family.<br /><br />But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob,And He who formed you, O Israel:<br /> “ Fear not, for I have redeemed you;<br /> I have called you by your name;<br /> You are Mine. <br /> When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;<br /> And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.<br />

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  5. The Stinsons says

    August 10, 2009 at 1:52 am

    I am praying for Annie!

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  6. kimberly t. bowling says

    August 10, 2009 at 1:54 am

    Found you through Kelly&#39;s Korner and although I haven&#39;t read your Annie&#39;s story fully yet, but wanted to stop in and say how precious and sweet she looks in that photo….and praying the MRI goes well…for everyone.

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  7. Mandy says

    August 10, 2009 at 3:28 am

    God is good and He is faithful. I am praying for a miracle and can&#39;t wait to give God all the glory!!!!<br />I love you, sweet friend!!!

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  8. Dandy says

    August 10, 2009 at 3:51 am

    Oh that picture just took my breath away. What a sweet girl, I don&#39;t know your story yet but I&#39;ll be praying for her.

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  9. Jana says

    August 10, 2009 at 7:19 am

    I am so glad that I stumbled upon your blog in time to pray for your sweet baby girl.I&#39;m keeping you and your family close in prayer.

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  10. Anonymous says

    August 10, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    Blog hopper from pioneer woman&#39;s site…i will pray too! <br />Hope you feel strengthened today by all the people lifting you up.

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  11. Anonymous says

    August 10, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    We pray for Annie every night as a family. God is good Melissa. God is good.<br />LKS

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  12. Anjolee says

    August 10, 2009 at 11:59 pm

    Praying for Annie and your family! God is big. Praying, praying!

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  13. Stacey says

    August 11, 2009 at 2:50 pm

    Oh, Melissa. I could only imagine this journey that you are on with your sweet little princess. Know that God will take care of her. Keep the faith and hope that He offers tied tight around your heart, girl.

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  14. christi says

    August 12, 2009 at 5:40 am

    I will sure be praying!

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  15. Kristi says

    August 12, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    Praying for a miracle. Hang in there, momma. God will pull you through these trying times.

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  16. Meredith says

    August 12, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    Praying.

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  17. Anonymous says

    August 12, 2009 at 5:43 pm

    Our prayer for tonight and tomorrow will be: <br />1. Jesus&#39; arms will be wrapped tightly around Annie as she sleeps during her MRI. <br />2. Jesus&#39; arms will be wrapped tightly around you as you wait…and wait…and wait.<br />3. There will be no tumor to look at.<br /><br />Jerry and Gail

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  18. Lucy says

    August 14, 2009 at 5:56 pm

    I just came over from Pioneer Woman&#39;s site, I will pray for Annie too! My troubles are not compared to yours and I hope and pray she is well soon.

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