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April 18, 2008 by Alison Hodgson 6 Comments

Late last night Lydia had an appendectomy.  

She’s doing great.
As I write she’s watching a movie, surrounded by the flowers and balloons and clutching the stuffed horse her father bought her.  She’s thrilled to be missing school.
I spent a very short night’s sleep on a little chair bed beside her and am having a little trouble typing and spelling.  
This has been a surreal time.  24 hours ago she was fine and now, thank God, she is fine again.  She is our middle child, between an older brother with special needs and a much younger sister.  Hers is a challenging position.  Paul and I are praying that God uses this experience to communicate to Lydia, in the depths of her spirit, that she is a cherished member of our family, that she is beloved, because she is.

Filed Under: in sickness and health, love, Lydia

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  1. allison says

    April 18, 2008 at 5:11 pm

    Tell Lydia I’m thinking of her and than I’m praying she feels better soon!

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  2. alison says

    April 18, 2008 at 5:38 pm

    Lydia says, “Thank you!”

    She’s doing great and enjoying the love.

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  3. ali says

    April 18, 2008 at 6:48 pm

    well, i was NOT expecting to hear this
    …how quickly it all went down
    thank God all is well now

    get well soon sweetie!

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  4. tanner says

    April 18, 2008 at 7:33 pm

    much love Lydia. i was stunned when i read that first line. yes, stunned. hope you feel well soon. i will call when i get back from Israel.

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  5. Jen says

    April 18, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    Hey Lydia-
    Maddy and I hope you feel better really soon!

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  6. Tillymadilly says

    April 21, 2008 at 1:37 pm

    We all send our love too! And Lydia, we are also playing hooky from school (Monday). But, not for such a grand reason as you! We love you. We hope you heal quickly. Rob, Sara, Anna, Izzy, Dottie, Reeny and Petunia.

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