Is That Your Final Answer?

As many of you may know, we have been having Brayden tested periodically since he was born for Hepatitis C. His birth mother contracted HepC when she was carrying the twins, and although the transmittal rate is extremely low, Brayden was considered high risk becuase of his exposure.  See, during the pregnancy the twins underwent a placenta ablation surgery in order to correct the Twin-to-Twin Transfusion that was threatening their lives.  During this surgery they were exposed which leads to the high risk.

The first 3 test were negative and then last October, a day that I will never forget, the doctor called with some devastating news. Brayden's Hep C test had come back positive. David & I did a lot of research and I even contacted a hospital in Sydeny, Australia that specialized in Mother-to-Infant HepC transmissions.  We were told to wait and they would retest 6 months later for confirmation.  Our doctor told us that it was very unlikely that the test would change but there was a .006% chance.  GOD DEALS IN THE .006% MARGINS!!!

Early last spring we were tested again, another day I will not forget.  When Dr. Mazade walked in he had tears running down his face.  Of course, my heart sank and I expected the worse!  His voice cracked as he tried to mumble "It was negative."  He said that in all the years of his practice he had never seen a child test positive and then come back with a negative.  But it was definitely a negative.  However, he said that we still were not out of the clear until we received a test confirmation. The dr. wanted to wait another 6 months and we would retest again in October.  Last week, we got the results of his final test.  STILL NEGATIVE!

God's timing is so.....undeniably orchestrated.  I am a worrier! Yes, I know that is a lack of faith and I really struggle with the battling voices.  The Word grounds me and speaks over the voices of the enemy but sometimes i succumb to the anxiety of the unknown. Will Brayden be ok? Will he grow up and be happy? Will he be able to walk and run and play with his friends?  The unknown.  But then I remember that my obligation is not be sure Brayden grows up to be happy or to have friends but to grow up with the Word of God hidden in heart and a love for His Savior.  Then I see the visible hand of God moving in my little boys life. Protecting, providing, and healing!  It is amazing at how quiet the voice of the enemy grows in the shadow of The Almighty.  I am thankful, and humbled, that God has allowed me to see His Sovereignty and Providence!  We are completely overjoyed for this news and just wanted to share!!

David, Kelli, & Brayden Jackson