Emilie’s transition back to Kaiser Anaheim was relatively smooth. Upon returning she encountered a few bumps in the road related to her breathing. She was accustomed to the pressure control ventilator settings (SIMV) used at Kaiser Sunset; however, Anaheim uses a volume control ventilator (PRVC). This switch took Emilie a few days to adjust to, however she has now stabilized.
The fluid on her brain has also gone down substantially. The doctors are only tapping the reservoir for 10ML every other day. This is a great improvement that we praise God for!
The doctors believe Emilie has demonstrated seizure like movements. This would be consistent with the pressure that is on her brain due to the excess fluid. Despite this report, Holly and I still praise the Lord because we are walking this journey by faith and not by sight. Yet the question still arises, if we believe God has healed her (Mark 11:24) why is she experiencing seizures?
The Delay
The Bible records in Daniel chapter 10 that on one occasion Daniel was in need of divine understanding concerning things to come. So he set his heart and mind to prayerfully seek for understanding, but 21 days later, no understanding had come.
Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and said, “Daniel, since the first day you prayed for understanding, God heard you and sent me to respond. However the enemy has hindered me for 21 days.”
This story reveals what may be taking place when we feel our prayers go unanswered. It’s possible that what we classify as “unanswered prayer” is actually the delayed manifestation of an “answered prayer” due to spiritual conflict (Ephesians 6:12). So while God commissioned an angel as an answer to his prayer in the spiritual realm, the conflict which ensued prevented Daniel from experiencing the answer in the physical realm. I can imagine that Daniel, like many of us, was tempted to believe that because he saw no immediate answer to his prayer it must not have been God’s will.
Yet a behind the scenes look reveals that it was in fact God’s will to grant his petition, and that He indeed answered his prayer the very day he prayed it. The 21 day delay had nothing to do with the willingness of God nor the faithfulness of Daniel, but it was the direct result of Satan hindering the commissioned angel.
In life we often feel that because we have not experienced the answer to our prayer, God either did not hear us or it must not be His will. We are then tempted to grow discouraged and lose faith in God as our Jehovah Provider. However Daniel teaches us that what we may think is unanswered prayer could merely be a delay due to demonic interference. As a result we cannot lose heart, but we must continually press our petitions to His throne. By faith we must give thanks for what we believe He has done and what we will experience. And we must know that when we pray, He ALWAYS hears and He ALWAYS answers.
Before you call I will answer; and while you are yet speaking I will hear. (Isaiah 65:24)
Emilie Grace 
i don’t question at all if God has already healed, why are we still seeing these issues. God has already declared me righteous, but u still see my issues. i can’t trust what i see. but i CAN trust His Word…most powerful lesson of lazarus’ story, imo. when God says this sickness is not unto death, i can’t trust what i see, i GOTTA trust what He says, and what He says is that the prayer in faith WILL heal the sick.
Yes indeed….. Praise him……
A Word on time and on target brother. We are still in prayer and are believing with you. Love you guys
May God continue to bless and strengthen you as you continue this walk of total faith and trust!!
Faithfully praying for His will to be seen and glorified!
Dear Seth and Holly, God is eternally faithful. Keep leaning on His word and trusting Him for His outcome. I am so glad to hear this progress report and to read your powerful testimony. What a blessing you have been as you share your “Faith Journey.” As you continue on this journey may you all hear Him saying to you, I am with you, I love you and I will never leave you nor will i ever forsake you. Much love to you.
Such a powerful testimony. Thank you for sharing it. I continue to pray for precious Emilie and that every day brings her to full recovery. You and Holly are in my prayers. Thank you for sharing these words pastor. You don’t know how much they have been a blessing to me and the issues I’m struggling with. As I watch your journey, God is using your testimony to help me in walking mine (though vastly different). You may never know how many people God is blessing because you and Holly decided to share this journey of faith. Be encouraged and know that many are still with you both, holding up your arms through the prayers of faith.
Thank you so much for sharing “our” baby’s testimony. I have been trying to wrap my head around things that have been happening in my life and as I read todays post I finally got it! He really does ALWAYS hear and ALWAYS answers. Praise God for God.
I continue to pray for our child and for you and Holly. Be of good courage and keep looking up.
She is going strong and she is going to be G to G!
Father we thank You for our dear little sister Emilie Grace. We trust You! We know that You are able. Father we stand on Your word that by Your stripes we are healed.
Thank You for Your faithfulness towards us. We come to You believing & request You help our unbelief.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen!
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Still praying!
Our daughter shared your information with us and we read for ourselves your testimony. Your faith and words have truly touched us.We encourage you to keep trusting God and believe that His promises are sure. We will be praying for your family. God bless.