Two months ago Stone started getting these weird bumps on his skin. They were wart like and looked disgusting. He didn't seemed bothered by them, yet I was, especially when people would say, "What is on his skin?" after picking him up or hugging him. The bumps started on his chest and spread to his tummy. Aunt Jodi saw the bumps and with her physicians assistant skills went online to come back with an accurate diagnosis of Molluscum Contagiosum. She said, "Keep an eye on them and if they don't go away take Stone to see his pediatrician." So a few weeks went by and the virus spread like wild fire - his arms, elbows, armpits, thighs, calves, ankles. We went to Dr. Hopkins. He agreed with Jodi and referred us to a pediatric dermatologist.
Our household has really been hit this year with sicknesses. and we have been praying for God to protect us and for Satan to stop attacking us. Well, I was praying for Stone, and God revealed to me about my issue of vanity. You see, Stone is a precious little boy who loves people and people love him. I hated seeing this nasty stuff on his skin and certainly didn't like him looking gross to others. I said, "God, I know this is about my vanity and I repent of being so vain. I really want you to heal Stone and for him to not be attacked by Satan."
Our appointment with the dermatologist was this morning. I went in the exam room with both boys in tow and started out by saying that I really didn't think we needed to be there, but here we are. I told the Nurse Practioner that we prayed for Stone's Molluscum and it is gone. She said, "Well I believe in the power of prayer. Let's take a look." She said "When did you notice the bumps?" I said, "About 2 months ago." She said, "Where were they?" All over. She said, "Well, it usually takes up to 2 years for this to go away. Did you put anything on them?" No. "Really. Wow. This is amazing." The appointment continued and finally wrapped up with an excited mom and an enlightened NP. God is so faithful and healed Stone. His skin looks like it did prior to the skin virus. The virus is gone!
God taught me a very valuable lesson that my sin has to be dealt with first and then my prayers are effective. I give God all the glory for healing Stone and for teaching me to prepare my heart for the Lord's service. God is so good!
4 years ago
3 comments:
Oh my goodness. You are the first person I know whose child has the same thing as our little one. Lake has about 100 of these, on his tummy, back and arms and legs. We have been fighting it for a year. We have made numerous trips to Texas children's getting these things removed and nothing has worked. I feel the same way you do; I hate when I take him swimming and people stare, and then daycare is always asking for doctors notes to explain his "bumps". I am so happy that Stone's are gone. Please pray for Lake's; maybe they will dissppear too! Amanda
That is soooo amazing Dran! What a miracle and testament to the power of prayer and just how big our God is!
Wow! This is great news! The power of prayer is mighty awesome! Glad he is cured!
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