Sunday, October 10, 2010

Our sweet little Elyssa.


Would you please pray for her.  She has an abscessed tooth.  It seems as if the cap fell out--in which a small stone became lodged in the hole {thanks to the local rice}.  I managed to get out the stone, but quickly realized it was acting as a cork.  The gums surrounding the tooth are completely swollen and oozing with pus.  I started the little sweetie on antibiotics, but the infection will need to clear before the tooth can be pulled.  This will be her fourth tooth to be pulled out--due to neglect prior to becoming part of our family and her sickle cell disease {which softens her teeth, making them prone to cavities/infection}.

{Eryn and Elyssa}

We have seen the Lord do such an amazing work in this little girls life.  This mama is proud to be her nurse.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

I thank God that He has given her to your family. To Him be all the glory. And I pray that He would continue to give you the wisdom and strength to parent/nurse/teach all of your young ones!

Shonni said...

I will be praying for her! Our Alia had to have 6 teeth pulled because of neglect before she came home.
May the LORD fill you with His Spirt, friend, as you care for your family!!!

All4HisGlory said...

I have to come visit you some day Summer.... I want to squeeze all of your precious Bebes!! Praying for Elyssa today! She is so beautiful!

Gary and Michelle said...

We will be praying for her.

natali said...

praying for precious elyssa.

"Are These Kids All Yours?" said...

Praying for her- sounds very painful :(

We Are Family said...

Blessings and prayers for your sweet girl. Being in the dental field, this has my heart. Praying the antibiotic works quickly. Prayers for healing in every area of her life, In the name of Jesus I pray.

Destiny said...

I read this yesterday (Tue the 12th). And have been praying for Elyssa ever since. How is she doing? Praying the Lord continues to give you wisdom in how to treat this tooth infection. Blessing to you-