Thanks to all of you who prayed for a safe, good visit with Dr. Trese yesterday, and a HUGE thanks to Mary for coming along for the ride!
Dr. Trese was very pleased with Afeefa's progress, and he definitely confirmed that the changes we see in Afeefa's behavior are because she is able to see something. He said that the folds in the retinas are gradually opening up, and as they do, she has greater possibility for vision. He still believes that the best they can expect for her is ambulatory vision, which is FAR better than not seeing anything. But, I'm still trusting in the same Jesus who healed the blind over 2000 years ago to give her more healing than the doctors even expect. Dr. Trese said that if things look as good at her next appointment on October 5, she should be able to go home to her parents within 2-3 weeks after that.
A couple of nice changes for Afeefa: she only has to wear her patches when she sleeps, and the arm restraints as needed to avoid hitting her eyes when playing or while sleeping. She now only needs two different medicines for her eyes 4 times a day, as opposed to 3 different ones 4 times. So, we're definitely taking some little steps toward getting Afeefa home with her parents who love and miss her dearly.
Please, continue to pray with us for miraculous healing for Afeefa, for strength for our family as we care for her, and peace and patience for her family as they wait.
