Prayers Please...

We have been storming the gates of heaven these past few weeks for our precious little friend, Rima. Will you join us?

She is a nine year old from our clinic who's battling leukemia (Philadelphia positive). She is a vibrant girl full of life and joy. She loves horses, sports, her family and friends, and most of all her Lord. She comes from an amazing and devout Lebanese Christian family who lives a life of faith and hope.

Rima lives out her life in praise to God and shares her faith freely with everyone she meets. In November, Rima and I had the privilege of speaking at an Arts for Life gala. It was inspiring to see this young girl stand up before the crowd and share her cancer journey, her testimony, and then play her guitar for everyone.

Rima loves art and music and has learned to play the guitar during her many hospital stays- Thanks to the Arts for Life program and Colin (our Camp Brenner music man) She uses this talent to sing praises to God and share all He is doing in her life.

On January 22, Rima was admitted to the PICU with meningitis- a blood and spinal fluid infection- that caused her to have a stroke. She lost her ability to speak and cannot move her legs or one arm. This past week she began having multiple, continuous seizures and had to be intubated and sedated. They were able to remove the breathing tube yesterday and are praying she can maintain her airway. She is having a lot of pain, but continues to fight and even smiled a few times yesterday. Please lift up this precious little warrior. We know God carries her in the palm of His hand and we know He has a perfect plan. The world still needs this amazing girl!

To read updates on her condition and offer encouraging words and prayers, you can join her page on facebook.