Perhaps you are wondering…
….if silence on the blog means transplant has happened and we are all busy. Â Sorry but no.
We are in the final days of the family being here and there are lots of emotions and struggles and joy too.
Never will I be able to fully communicate the overwhelming hardness that is leaving our home country and town and taking our two young children to a new country.  I know they speak English in America but there is very, very little here that reminds me of home and I find myself tearful and upset when something pops up randomly in my head that does.  But people move to new countries all the time, for fun, cause they want too…. because they want too.
But the desperately hard part is that we are about to hand our daughter over, to pretty much strangers, to do with her something that we as parents can’t.  And she will receive a gift given by others whose life will be forever changed by the death of their Aria or their Asher.
Why couldn’t God choose to have Aria receive her gift while the family was here? Â I struggle and argue and cry. Â Why? Â Why not? Â It would of been perfect. Â Why must we cross oceans to give Aria this opportunity? Â Why was this, asked of us? Â What if they board the plane and we get The Call. Â What if we don’t get the call? Â What if?
Them being here has brought massive relief and comfort. Â They are family. Â That is what family does, most family that is. Â They have taught me so much about being a servant. Â I so admire my sister, most young people her age would be enjoying a fun summer with mates. Â But she gave that up to come out in the cold in a foreign hospital to support me because she knew she could make a difference. Â She put me, Hamish, Aria and Asher before herself as did Christine and Bob.
Argh! Â Perhaps this is one of these moments when I forget people actually read this blog.
Lastly and most importantly. Â I am so proud of Aria. Â THE GIRL HAS END STAGE LIVER DISEASE! Â Â She still says Please and thank you! Â She still laughs and jokes. Â She says I miss you mummy, come see me Daddy. Â She claps for Asher when he does wees on the potty. Â How much do I have to learn from this child about not complaining and moaning? Â A lot!
I have no idea how this will turn out. Â I don’t know when or if we will get that Call. I don’t know how she will recover. Â I don’t know our return date to NZ. Â I just don’t know.
But I know who knows. Â I know that transplant didn’t happen while they were here because it is for the best of everyone involved. Â Part of me is actually excited about finding out how on earth it could be for my best, Hamish’s best, Christine and Bobs best, my little sisters best. Â Aria’s best. Â Excited and overwhelmed.
For we are more than conquerors even though I would rather hide under the bed.
28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
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# 19 Jan at 4:06 pm
Oh Anita, my heart is breaking for you. Love you all heaps.
Ali xoxo
# 19 Jan at 4:25 pm
praying for you all
Life is hard all too often
God is always right there
Hold on to Him
Aria is a very special girl
# 19 Jan at 4:31 pm
Praying so hard that Aria’s perfect gift comes soon. Thinking about you every day. Thinking, wishing, hoping, praying…
Erika & Emerson ((hugs))
# 19 Jan at 4:34 pm
Constantly praying for you all. Awesome you have family you know will carry you and give everything up just to be with you, a blessing.
# 19 Jan at 5:08 pm
Huge hugs and love to you all. Still praying you’ll get the Call soon
# 19 Jan at 5:11 pm
bless you all and your amazing family, and praying that God continues to bring new ‘family’ into your life while you’re there to give you the support and comfort you need. Big love and hugs to that amazing wee girl, who’s patient and loving attitude in spite of it all, is a testement to the wonderful parents and exended family she has. And hugs to Ashie! Go him for doing wees on the toilet 🙂 Love always xxx
# 19 Jan at 5:11 pm
Praying & praying – you guys are never far from my thoughts – much love to you all & the Lord’s special blessing on these last few days with the Mac’s & Alex xx
# 19 Jan at 5:46 pm
thinking of you !! know that you are in our prayers…. you are such wonderful parents!! and obviously have wonderful support from your family!!I know how you feel … being an immigrant is not the easiest thing in the world and one only realises this when you leave your country behind… so many new things to get used to… hopefully you will soon get “the call” and you will be on your way back home again in no time! thanks for the constant updates!! love to Alex aswell!! All of the best to you and your family.
Love Yvonne, Awie and the kids xxx
# 19 Jan at 5:54 pm
Have you or your husband been tested, to see if you can give
Aria part of your liver the liver, is a part of the body that if a liver is failing and you put on it a healthy liver it could regenerate.
# 19 Jan at 7:39 pm
You are dealing with stuff that a lot of people will never have to face – You are an amazing person and you are an amazing couple – God saw that when he sent Aria to you as your daughter – Hugs and strength i send to you
# 19 Jan at 7:40 pm
Sending as always lots and lots and lots of love xxxxx
# 19 Jan at 7:41 pm
it terrifies me that Cody may have to face this one day – heartfelt support from us
# 19 Jan at 8:21 pm
Bigs hugs to you guys. Kia kaha.
Thinking and Praying for you guys often xoxox
# 19 Jan at 9:00 pm
All my love, hugs and prayers are with you all the time – that gift will arrive soon and you will be ready. xxxxxxxxxxxxx
# 19 Jan at 9:19 pm
Sending love and prayers.
# 20 Jan at 2:34 am
We will never understand how or why but must put our trust in God as you all have done. I just pray for your strength while waiting and for Aria’s days to be good ones until the transplant comes. Please know that your blog is good for those of us who are praying.
# 20 Jan at 4:10 am
My heart hurts so much for you!! Not one of us can truly understand everything you are going through, and that I hate!! In our minds, it WOULD have been perfect for your family to be here during transplant. But, we just can’t see the big picture. As HARD as it is….we have to hold on and TRUST! I have learned that TRUE FAITH happens when it’s ALL we’re holding on to! Nothing or no one else. (yuk….wish it could be different) I love you sweet friend. Continue to pour your heart out………..
Praying fervently!
# 20 Jan at 5:09 am
Praying peace, God’s presence, praying for your spirit to be uplifted! Hearing the pain of your heart and knowing God loves you and Aria and the whole family SO much! He holds you all in the palm of HIS hand! Wishing and praying for answers for you! Praying and praying!
Loving you even though we may never meet this side of heaven.
Hang in there!
# 20 Jan at 7:27 am
So much love and prayers for you my friend. Hearing your heart and understanding a little. Our hearts are with you all on your ongoing hard journey. May you know God’s peace today. XX S
# 20 Jan at 7:34 am
I am constantly praying you! You are not alone in this! I pray with all my heart that Aria will get the ultimate gift, a 2nd chance at life! God hears your prayers, & the prayers of those who are praying for you & your entire family! I can’t be there in person to give you a hug, but I can give you one on the computer. *hug* God Bless!
# 20 Jan at 7:49 am
Sending you lots of love. Aria you are an example to us all!
# 20 Jan at 7:52 am
Anita, there aren’t any words to say except lots of hugs to send over the web. xxxxx
# 20 Jan at 10:12 am
Thinking of you lots here too!
# 20 Jan at 2:59 pm
Please know that you can pour your heart out on the web. We all understand your situation and are praying hard for those organs.
What a little trooper Aria is.
Yours in Christ, Judy.
# 21 Jan at 12:48 am
Thank you for writing so honestly and openly. Yes we all read your blog because we care for you all and keep praying to the Lord for you, He is our only strength. I have also struggled with leaving home not because I wanted to but because God asked me to…it’s hard. I’ve found the love and comfort of family can be like a healing ointment in times of great distress.
Your wider christian family keep standing by you by constantly praying.
with love
Sam Seccombe (Japan)