Adrianna's story and her decision is here.
The day has finally come when her wish is being honored: the wish to go home. The first leg of that journey home begins tomorrow when she will leave the hospital without nutrition and medication (with the exception of pain killers and oxygen) and go home to her mom, dad, and two little sisters.
Adrianna is filled with joy and expectation. She cannot wait to 'have Jesus wrap His arms around her and dance with her.' She has given her all with many treatments as well as two bone marrow transplants. Brave through pain, sickness, immobility and discouragement, she has finally said she cannot keep trying.
Her joy and peace are contagious. However, her mother's heart is tearing apart; to which Adrianna says, "Mom, you can do this. You are strong. I'll be watching from heaven and cheering you on." Please, please pray for mom right now. Her pain is 'unimaginable'.
When I asked Adrianna what her prayer requests are, she says, "Pray that it won't hurt when I die." So, I ask you, my family, to honor that request and pray with her. She also wants us to pray for her mother, and for her two sisters, fearing that this could turn their young hearts away from God.
Tonight I stay with Adrianna in her hospital room. It is her last night in a hospital, the last night in almost a year and a half. She says we will have a party. For my little friend, despite the pain and her need to push her pain medication every few minutes, this is a time of celebration.
She is going home.
Other Posts on Adrianna:
When Enough Is Enough
Going Home
The First Week of Hospice
The Family
Dancing With Jesus
Linked with A Holy Experience
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Heartbreaking and inspiring all at the same time! I will join you in prayer!
ReplyDeleteoh my dear, prayers ascending for this sweet child and her family.
ReplyDeleteOh, my! Such heartache is unimaginable. Certainly will pray.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brave child. How heartbreaking for her mom.
ReplyDeleteLord in heaven, I ask you to hear this girl's plea. I pray it will not hurt when she dies and that she will only have peace and joy as she departs this world in your heavenly realm. Comfort her mother and her family members Lord. Give them great big hugs that they can feel and know it is you and give them peace. I ask in Jesus' name, amen.
Always heartbreaking to see kids suffering like this. Praying for her and the family.
ReplyDeleteSo very sad for those of us left behind...
ReplyDeleteIn the mightly name of Jesus, I pray that this brave souls passage into your kingdom be a peaceful and pain free one. May her family grow stronger in faith. Amen
ReplyDeleteOh crying tears! I am praying for this young girl, that her passing will be beautiful (as I know it will be) and that Jesus will wrap her mama up in His arms tightly when the time comes.
ReplyDeleteI pray for this child that you will grant her a release of pain and when you are ready to take her home, that she shall simply and gently fall asleep in the Lord.
ReplyDeleteGod never gives us more than we can handle and gives us what we need to see us through. My prayers are with Adrianna and Scarlett.
ReplyDeleteGod never gives us more than we can handle and gives us what we need to see us through. My prayers are with Adrianna and Scarlett.
ReplyDeleteOh Shanda - these angel children are so brave! They teach us so much. Praying for her as she waits to meet with Jesus
ReplyDeleteGod bless
Tracy
Sending continual prayers their way... Since first hearing of her story I have thought of her and her family often... I cannot imagine... But her bravery far beyond exceeds anything I could fathom... She will eventually be in the arms of our maker, dancing with endless joy...
ReplyDeleteThis is the ultimate faith, and it comes from a child. Wow. Praying for the family who will be left behind and that they will look forward to a reunion with Adrianna through Jesus.
ReplyDeleteYes, Lord take her quietly in your arms into the place of no tears, no pain---where sin leaves no marks on your special creation. Thank you for glimpses of grace even in this, for your precious child who longs for you. Comfort, oh Spirit....in the great Shadow of your Wings. (tears)
ReplyDeleteA story that touches hearts. And you are such a kind woman of GOd. Yes, I will join with you all in prayer.
ReplyDeleteI am praying...and my tears are full of Joy in the midst of this. This young prcious child of God has touched the hearts of my family.
ReplyDeleteoh. just oh. and praying.
ReplyDeletePraying for comfort and peace for Adrianna and her family. What a strong little girl to give her mom so much encouragement.
ReplyDeleteI will honor her request. Sweet little soul.
ReplyDeleteHer request for prayer that it won't hurt has been placed on my prayer list. God's blessings on Adrianna, her mom, and on you. What a model this young girl is for all of us!
ReplyDeleteTo ALL of you. THANK YOU
ReplyDeleteThank you Shanda for sharing this true story at "Tell me a Story."
ReplyDeleteI pray for Adrianna and for her mother too. This is a difficult time.
Hi Shanda,
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are joining with yours.
This situation is so sad.My heart goes out to Adrianna and her family.
God Bless
Barb from Australia
Oh my Shanda, what a bittersweet time. And what a gift to spend her last night in the hospital by her side. May God use her life and experience to His glory. Praying.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a heart-warming story and so awesome that she is excited to go home to be with Jesus.I will be praying for her special requests.
ReplyDeletePraying today for this sweet girl and all who love her.
ReplyDeleteHeartbreaking that someone so young has to go through such pain, but heartwarming to know that she has found peace in her decision. May her strength bring comfort to her family and friends. God bless one and all. Tammy
ReplyDeleteI am crying! Of course I will pray! God bless the precious child.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing little girl! Her faith and courage make me love Jesus more...for only He holds the peace that passes all understanding. Praying for this family. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteShe's a powerful example of trust! I'm praying for her greiving family, and for a painless homecoming!
ReplyDeleteOh, Shanda, thank you for sharing this inspiring story! There will be a joyous homecoming in Heaven for this dear sister!
ReplyDeleteLove in Him,
Laurie
Shanda, thank you for this very heartfelt post. It brought me to tears. I was a hospice nurse for many years and I have witnessed this kind of bravery. I believe that she will be comfortable and will have angels from beyond to watch over and help her cross through the veil. She will have a joy filled moment when she goes to the other side. After fighting a good fight she will have peace. My heart and prayers go out to her family.
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs for this one!
What an amazing girl! She really seems to have grasped hold of the eternal promise and perspective that the New Testament books really try to pour into us. We should all be living for Heaven! Prayers for her and her family. I will absolutely pray for comfort from all physical pain and fear and anxiety, and for her poor suffering family! Most especially that they would be able to feel the Lord's presence so strongly that they could never lose sight of Him!
ReplyDeleteGod bless Adrianna. She is on my prayer list. Shanda, you are an angel.
ReplyDeleteLord, please take dear Adrianna by the hand and lead her peacefully into your arms. Comfort her dear mother and sisters - wrap peace and love around their hearts and give them hope that will carry them through until they meet up with Adrianna again.
ReplyDeleteShanda, you are beautiful. Thanking God for you tonight.
Almost everyday, I hear or read of someone who is dying or has died. I used to question, question, question - why, why, why?
ReplyDeleteAdrianna is so special and loving and giving. She is caring about what happens to her family when she goes home to be with the Lord.
She is also brave. I pray for all of them. I wish for a miracle, though I don't expect one to happen.
God bless you Adrianna. xoxo
Shanda - the faith of this child is amazing. Lifting everyone up in prayer.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
joan
Prayers for a peaceful transition from earth to heaven for your sweet and faith filled friend~ Blessings, strength and comfort for her family~
ReplyDeleteI don't think she's stopped trying. I believe she's stopped struggling. Wow...I am in awe of this little girl with this BIG faith. What a wonderful time of healing and reunion it will be for Adrianna, yet what an excruciatingly painful time for her family. I am talking to God on their behalf right now.
ReplyDeleteWow! Such an encouraging story. Thank you so much for being with her - and for sharing her with us. It is an honor to pray for her and her family. My vision of her will be - dancing with Jesus!
ReplyDeleteSending my love and prayers
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Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful story with us at Natural Mother's “Seasonal Celebration Sunday.” Hope to see you again this Sunday / Monday!! Rebecca x
ReplyDeleteSo much truth in this sweet girl's story and in the comments. Hug JESUS for all of us, Adrianna.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful testimony of grace!
ReplyDeleteI am praying for Adrianna and her family!!!
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