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Natalie Grant (the Christian pop artist for those who aren't familiar) tweeted a prayer request that every mother must answer to. She drew my attention to a beautiful little girl, Kate, who has a brain tumor that has drastically shaken the lives of her and her family. Her story is not too unfamiliar as my husband and I know the uncertainty that the McRae's are feeling at this hour.

Born on October 29, 2007, our newborn babygirl was the light of our eyes. As far as we knew, she was as healthy as could be and we would be taking her home in just a day and a half. Unfortunately, October 30th hit us with a disheartning reality, the nurse detected that Saadia was seizuring during her 24 hr. check up. She was immediately sent to NICU and after running a few tests, drawing blood and adminstering antibiotics; we found out that our babygirl suffered a mild stroke during labor. As the doctor gave me vague details about my daughter's condition, tears ran down my face and my mind raced with questions that only time would answer.

After a week and a half, Saadia proved strong and healthy enough to be released. Finally, our daughter was able to be home with us!! She was prescribed medication for a month and a half (as a preventative measure for the seizures) and we scheduled a follow-up visit with her neurologist. We were pleased or shall I say relieved to find out that the blood clot was in a region of the brain that "could possibly" afffect her motor skills on the left side of her body. I am proud and thankful to report that Saadia has since outgrown the seizures and her motor skills are on target.

Needless to say, our prayers are with Kate and her family. As parents with a child who may have known a childhood filled with surgeries, therapy and neurological treatment; we know and can appreciate the pain the McRae's are going through, the prayers that they need and the encouragement we can give them. Only by faith, prayer and support were we able to get through this scary time. I ask that you give Kate and her family the strength to do the same.

Pleas visit prayforkate.com to learn more about the McRae's and their special little girl. Your support means more than you can imagine. Their hearts may be weary and their minds may be fearful, but the Spirit is resilient and ever healing.