When looking back at these past two years, I have seen overwhelming evidence of the Lord providing. Not only does Breckin have a severe heart defect and a brain malformation, but she also is blind. We didn't know this last part until after she was born. I remember sitting in her hospital room talking with my dear friend Darlene, and asking, "What am I going to do with a blind child?" She didn't really know the answer, but she just told me that God would give me what I needed. She was right.
God provided emotional support (and still does) from so many friends and family. In those early days of Breckin's life after leaving the hospital, I had some tough days. My mom and mother-in-law were a phone call away and within a few minutes, one of them could usually be at the house to give me some relief. Friends were just a text away when I needed some prayers sent my way. My husband was and still is an amazing partner in this journey. He always seems to know what I need when I need it, and at times he can handle Breckin and give her what she needs in ways I can't.
When we were able to get back to church when Breckin was a couple months old, we had to keep her with us during the service, and either sit in a special "cry" room or in the foyer so that we could feed her. At this time, she was still getting the majority of her feeds in her feeding tube, so we couldn't put her in the nursery. However, our church soon saw that we had a need and they worked to meet it. They hired a registered nurse to work in the nursery on Sunday mornings just to feed Breckin so that we could go to our Bible fellowship class and worship in the sanctuary. Again, the Lord provided through our amazing church family.
The Lord has also provided through some amazing therapists who truly love Breckin and want to see her excel in life. Breckin receives four different therapies a month, and they all have helped her (and me) in so many ways. When you have a normal, typical, healthy child you don't think about having to teach them to play and eat. However, when you have a child with special needs, you have to work to achieve these things. Breckin's therapists have been so monumental in helping her reach so many milestones. They are constantly offering so much wisdom and hope to me that encourage me to work with Breckin everyday.
Just recently, thanks to another mom of a child with special needs, I was put into contact with the TN deaf-blind registry. I went to an all-day workshop in March that took place in Nashville. At this workshop, I was given so much valuable information on children with sensory deprivation (in this case, Breckin's lack of vision). I was also able to meet with two of the women who are part of this association. Several weeks ago, these women, one of whom is a vision specialist, came to my house and spent over two hours with Breckin. They were so impressed with her and how smart she is, and were such an encouragement. They also gave me access to so many resources and information on how to raise Breckin as a child who is blind.
I could go on and on if I had the time telling you how God has provided for us in Breckin's short life. But, I'll end with this verse: "And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Jesus Christ." (Philippians 4:19) I am a witness for this verse and here to tell you that He truly does provide for your needs!
Love,
B
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