A bad situation for coaches.

[rainmaker]

SWVAREF -- Of course I'll be praying for you, Kassidy and your whole family. I also want to encourage you to pray not only for a miracle healing, but also for comfort and peace through all the things that could happen if a miracle isn't forthcoming. We know that God doesn't always give miraculous healing, but He is always, always glad to be there to listen, hold, comfort, and carry.

I've got some experience dealing with medical issues in my children, as well as other difficult life circumstances, and God has been with me through it all. If you'd like some theological or spiritual advice and encouragement, I hope you'll PM me, and I'll be glad to share what I've learned.

[WhistlesAndStripes]

Even I'll send one up for little Kasskidy, before Bob can log in and tell us all we can't discuss prayer on this site.

[muxbule]

She will remain in our prayers as long as necessary and I pray for you to have strength through this time.

[rockyroad]

Kassidy and your enire family will be in my prayers also!

[grunewar]

SWVAREF - Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Kassidy, and your entire family.

As a father of several athletes myself who have weathered their share of serious injuries and illness; keep thinking positive thoughts, listen to your doctors, and never letem get you down!. You and Kassidy can beat it!!

Continued Best wishes,
Rob

[jkjenning]

Prayers for wisdom, that the doctors accurately diagnose the problem and a prayer for you and your wife that if there are alternative treatments [don't assume Modern Medicine is the only alternative], then you will be made aware of them. This is a good time for research on your part - you might go to a local medical school library, explain your situation to the librarian and ask for guidance about how you can research your daughter's symptoms and possible treatments - you could surprise yourself by what you are able to learn and will feel less like a victim along for the ride.

In the meantime, help Kassidy develop the non-athletic gifts that God has given her! I spent two years of HS on crutches and in a brace due to a degenerative bone disease and it paid off in poetry, art and piano!! She will have plenty of "waiting time" in the coming months for her to trace through mazes, working logic problems, compose some music of her own... lots of possibilities and she no doubt will discover a talent she wishes to pursue with as much dedication as she applied to gymnastics. God has a Plan.

[Mountaineer]

As the father of two teenage daughters my heart breaks for you and your family. Please know that I will pray for you and your family. For wisdom for the doctors as well as you and your wife. For strength for the entire family, especially Kassidy - and that God will prove Himself real to your family at this time.

Kassidy, we all care about kids of all ages or we wouldn't be referees - that having been said, we are ALL pulling for you and wish you the best!