About Me

Hey there...My name is John Alice and I am happily married to my wife of 11 years Erin. We have five children; Tawna, Austin, Hailey, Isabel, & E-beth. I also happen to be the Pastor of Old Fort Church in the Northern Midwestern part of Ohio. God has done so many things in my life from being a church planter in a YMCA to fostering up to 14 different children in our house. There have been many struggles along the way with infertility, Isabel's Aperts Syndrome, and the challenges of raising five children. However, God has always met me in times of struggle and walked with me through these real life issues.

Monday, February 25, 2008

Just another surgery for Isabel

Many of you know that my daughter Isabel was born with a rare genetic disorder called Apert's Syndrome. She has many issues resulting from this...Mainly with her skull, hands, & feet. Wanted to keep you updated on her so that you can continue praying for her.

The first Tuesday in April she will be having double hand surgery. The purpose of this is to reposition her thumbs so she can have a better grip. This means they will be inserting two pins. She will also have the wells deepened between her other fingers. (She was born with her fingers fused). She will be in casts on both arms that go all the way up to her arm pits. It amazing how routine and normal this feels to us because she has been through so much.

She has always been a warrior and has never once complained about her difficulties. She is such a source of strength for our entire household. I hope if you have difficulty in your life or in one of your loved ones lives that she can serve as an inspiration for you. Keep our family in your prayers, especially Isabel. May God Bless you today, Your Dreaming Pastor

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow! It is amazing how much inspiration we can get from a child. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Anonymous said...

God bless your baby.... she will be ok. She has been a binding substance in your family... there are no accidents. I once heard someone say, when you kiss your baby it's like kissing the face of Jesus. Every time I kiss my daughters, I remember this and feel that our children are our window to heaven and our true purpose in life.... In GOD we trust! God bless you and all this message reaches.... Megan.. Reno