Since I have 5 daughters, and they all start with S... the family joke is to refer to them as S1,S2,S3,S4, and S5. So, That is how I will refer to the here to protect their identities.
So.... S1, who is 15, has been having health problems for almost 2 years. Lots of tests, doctors appointments, specialists. As soon as we get one thing kind of figured out another thing pops up. About 2 weeks ago she had a heart monitor on her for a 24 hour period. She had had some episodes of fainting and dizziness. Her Dad really pushed me to get her into the doctor about that, and I'm glad he did. I got a call from the pediatric cardiologist last night that she might have Ventricular Tachycardia. Which is the condition you might hear about when an athlete suddenly drops dead on the field or court for no apparent reason. Their tachycardia went into fibrillation, and they died. So, I'm grateful we caught it before S1 died running around on the soccer field. I'm really sad for my daughter though. I had a strong feeling when she was born that she was different. She had and still has this pureness and kindness about her, even with the teenage sarcasm and growing pains. I don't know why she is having these trials. It seems so unfair, but I have to believe God has a plan for her. I can't help but feel a little angry though. I already buried my son, and I don't know if my family could withstand another loss like that. I am praying for her in my heart.... for strength, health, courage, and love to withstand these trials. I'm praying for her sisters to be able to support her and each other through this. I pray for my husband... even though things are strained between us. I feel like we have been trying to duck and cover through this little war have going on in our lives right now.
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