Many of you have been praying for Sophia Orr and asking how she is doing. Today I received an email from Kelly, and she included an update on Sophia’s condition. She has been very encouraged by all your comments, and she says, “In fact, we printed out the post offered by one dear saint which included a prayer by Martin Luther. Glenn has framed it and it is on the counter in the kitchen. I have read the posts again and again. We know that people are praying for her, but to be able to read their encouraging words and prayers is truly an overwhelming blessing. “
Here is her note to all of you:
Dear Sisters in Christ,
Words just can’t express our family’s gratitude for your faithful prayers and encouraging words. I have read your posts on Femina over and over – with tears every time.
Sophia is scheduled for an important scan on August 24th, which should give her doctors needed information to make more definitive plans for opening her airway. August 27th, we will meet the cardiovascular surgeon, who will be one of the doctors performing her necessary surgery. We are thankful for how quickly God has moved things along, and we are trusting His providential timing for everything.
Sophia has been her usual sweet self. She plays with her sisters and brothers, reads, draws, and sings every day. By evening, she is pale and tired – but still cheerful and happy.
I thought I might share with you all a glimpse we had of her own feelings and insight, the day of her scope in Cincinnati, 2 weeks ago.
*Sophia was just happy to be coming home. She didn’t say much at the hospital, except to murmur, “I don’t like today.” She has been my little shadow, constantly holding the little stuffed crocodile she calls “Alexander,” that a nurse gave her yesterday. She and Isabella were sitting next to me on the couch, and Isabella said something about wanting a little toy horse like the one Daddy gave Sophia at the hospital. Sophia looked at her very quietly and seriously and said, “Isabella, it’s ok to wish you could have my toys, but don’t wish you were me. I had to have things done to me today that hurt me. They hurt my arm and my hand. And the worst thing was that Mommy and Daddy had to go away. They couldn’t stay with me and I was scared.” Then she looked at me, and leaned against me quietly and said, “I can’t talk about it anymore.” *
It is certainly hard for all of us. But we know that the God Who created her, sustains her. Sophia loves Jesus. She said to me recently, “I wish Jesus would come here tomorrow so I could hug Him!”
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your continued prayers for our little girl! Thank you for your prayers for us, too. We feel richly blessed by God’s kindness and mercy to us – through each of you.
In Him,
Kelly for the Orrs
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Kelly, thanks for the update, especially that glimpse of your sweet girl’s spirit.
And Nancy, thanks for passing it along.
Thank you for the update, I was just thinking about you and your little girl today. Little ones feel so deeply, don’t they? Her faith in the comfort of Jesus is certainly a good example for this adult. Our household is still praying.
Thank you so much for the update! I’ve been checking in every day to hear how things are going. I will continue to pray!
Oh, the hymn that has been stuck in my head the last two weeks is, “He giveth more grace.” It just seems so comforting. May God be multiplying grace to your sweet Sophia and family at this difficult time!
I’m awed by her spirit and pray that things will go smoothly and that the scary times at the hospital will pass quickly.
Thanks for the update. We’re continuing to pray for her!
*tears*…..
I’ve added Sophia and her dear family to my prayer list…
Thanks for the update. Although I didn’t leave a message on the original post, your little girl have been in my prayers. I hope it goes well!
what a sweet little girl, and what a sad thing to endure! I’ll be praying for her!
I ditto Franci!
Thanks for the update and sharing Kelly’s sweet message. Here in Santa Cruz we continue to pray for Sophia and her family.
What a precious little girl! We are praying for the Orr family.
Thank you for the update, Nancy.
Kelly, our family prays for Sophia during family worship, my oldest (almost 17) especially is tender towards this kind of thing. Please tell Sophia that she has sisters in Christ, who she does not know, that lift her up to our Lord and Father, daily.
Kelly, it was so hard for me when we were in the PICU and he was having lots of painful things done. It is so so hard having to allow doctors and nurses to hurt your little one, knowing that it is needed and it does give them information that they need. But it is still so painful.
Continuing to pray for Sophia, and for you and your family.
Dear Sophia,
Your faith and trust in Jesus is a beautiful testimony and encouragement to me! I am praying for you!
Thanks for this update. I have been praying for Sophia and will continue to. May god give you strength and confidence in His nurture for our children. May He give Sophia comfort in His unceasing presence with her wherever she goes.