A Prayer Request

For those of you that don't know, in the past three weeks Bennett has had two "episodes" where he wakes up in the late evening, screaming and completely limp in his legs, arms, head (almost like he is still sleeping). It's taken us 20-30 minutes to get him calmed down and fully awake to respond to us. After the second one on Tuesday night, we went to see his Pediatrician and he recommended an MRI and an EEG. Terry (his doc) thinks it was probably some kind of seizure but we won't know for sure until we get the results of an EEG. Keep in mind that this is a precautionary measure and not a diagnosis of any kind. We want to be sure there is nothing wrong with our little man and that is why we have agreed to have these tests done. Other than those two times, he is perfectly healthy, growing, happy and learning new things every day, so there are no other negative signs (Praise God for that).

Bennett's MRI and EEG (http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/general/sick/eeg.html) are scheduled for March 5 (ugh, a long time to wait and wonder..and a test of my faith, for sure). His EEG will be first at 6:30 a.m. at OSF and will take about an hour and a half. His MRI will follow at 8:30. He will be under anesthetics for the MRI (Heidi's friend, Diana works in this area and is being very helpful with information and assistance).

Obviously, we are anxious, but I keep reminding myself that we serve a big GOD and we have a personal relationship with a best Healer there is, and the chance that there is anything wrong is very small.

So, all of that to say, please be praying for our little guy (I know we have some great prayer warriors whom we are blessed to call friends) and his parents who are trying to "Trust in the Lord with ALL their hearts" and not give Satan even a little room to put doubt and fear in, and we BELIEVE GOD that all will come back clear.

Thanks for your prayers. We love you all.
Love,
Heather, Chris, and Bennett