Ivy's posts with tag: david.
 I got so inspired reading the story of Sarah Bulahan and how God saved her from sickness that I decided to write David’s story.
This is for you, son. I hope you will always remember how truly special you are in God’s sight that he has destined you to live a purposeful life.
 Fourteen years ago, I was diagnosed with stones in my gall bladder that the doctors recommended immediate surgery to remove it. Bernard and I were just newly married and we were looking forward to our first chilld then.
The operation was not a problem. The doctors successfully went on with the surgery and removed my gallstones. It was a very fast procedure but I needed a lot of x-rays, tests, anesthesia and ultrasounds.
What I did not know was that I was two to three weeks pregnant with David. We did not know it up until a month later when my doctor confirmed that indeed, I was on the family way.
My happiness, after having found out I was pregnant, was not shared by my OB doctor. She saw a dim picture of what I was about to have.
She said, it was a fatal mistake that my surgeons went through with my surgery without having to see if I was pregnant. She said that the radiation, the medicines, and anesthesia that was given to me during my surgery was enough to either harm the baby, produce defects or cause me to miscarry. The x-ray exposures alone is enough to cause birth defects on my unborn child. (Read this link surgery and the effects of the x-ray exposures)
All I remember her saying was she was sorry that the baby might not pull through.
I was so shocked, terrified, discouraged and in anguish, all at the same time, by that doctor's appointment that I cried all the way out of the hospital to the mall where I was supposed to meet Bernard. My heart was so heavy.
What made it worse was I saw babies on strollers all over the mall as if someone is taunting me that I could not have one. I could not believe it. I was crying and crying the whole night that Bernard could not console me. I guess nobody really could console me then. It was the baby we were praying and waiting for.
I remember getting my comfort from God. I asked him to give me a word to hang on to. I needed a word to get me through the nine months without me getting crazy thinking if this will push through or not.
God is sovereign, he gave me a word. The next day was Sunday, church day. I remember standing up for an altar call, which I don’t know whatever for, but I just stood and rose my hands for prayer. I think they were calling for those who needed salvation to come in front and I did. I needed God's salvation for this baby!
I remember Pastor Joey coming up to me and prophesy, “The oyster that you think it is, is a pearl of great price!”
That was it! That was all I needed to put my faith up. God, that’s all I need to hang on to. God, you are faithful.
That was the day also I felt so much peace after having trusted God to live this out for me... for us. God’s word is sufficient. The anxiety and worry ceased and I was able to sleep soundly... for nine months.
And even when it was time to give birth, I was so reassured that this boy I was carrying was destined to live out a meaningful life. Even from conception, he already had a story to tell.
And so, the rest is history… David is celebrating his 14th birthday today. Living proof that God’s will prevails. He knows the plan he has for us.
Everyday, I thank God for the life he has entrusted to us. It is such a joy and a privelege to raise up the next generation who will give honor to Him.
David, you are a pearl of great price. You are a joy to our heart. We are grateful to God for giving us such a loving son like you. You are such a sweet, caring and obedient son.
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