Life changes gears…

We just found out our 7 year old daughter Evelyn has Type 1 Diabetes.

The last two days in the hospital have been spent stabilizing her as well as doing what we can to both learn and stomach the detail that her life will forever change. She will be required to endure a regular regiment of needles in various forms every day. And because she is not currently a candidate for a subcutaneous pump, at this point, this is to be considered something that will walk beside her for the rest of her life.

She is scared. The poking and prodding makes her cry. We know this will eventually become easier, but right now, she is overwhelmed and suffering… and we are too as we watch.

While I have several upcoming posts that are ready and in the hopper, I can’t seem to hit the “publish” button because of the predominate sadness. It just feels wrong right now since some of these posts include her.

With that, I’m going to be missing in action for a week or so while we get ourselves situated.

You’ve read so much about this little girl over the years. I dare say she’s already given so much to so many. I humbly ask you now that you would give a little to her. If you are so inclined, please pray for her well-being and an acceptance of what must be. And if you are so moved, leave a comment here of encouragement. I’ll be sure to share each one with her.

Jennifer and I thank you.

-Reverend Christopher I. Thoma