"...everyone
would pass more tests
if they involved cookies."
~Scott Lang, deep thinker and beloved Uncle
Today was a critical 7-month appointment with Dr. Ratner, Cole's Brachial Plexus Specialist. Would he pass the Cookie Test? Or would he need surgery to repair his nerves? As his parents, we hovered around the tension of really wanting surgery if it would help his prognosis, but not wanting our fussy sweet baby to have to go through all that is involved with nerve surgery. Our prayers leading up to today involved placing the situation in the all-wise hands of our faithful, sovereign, loving God. We especially prayed for Dr. Ratner, that the Lord would direct his mind to recommend the exact course that Cole would need. At this point, only God knows the exact nerve damage. Dr. Ratner makes his recommendations based on observation of Cole's progress throughout the months.
In the end, it all comes down to...
The Cookie Test...
It beat him last time, but he won't let it beat him again...
Cole is in the zone, he has his eye on the prize, he is staring down that cookie test....
... he is taken aback... a moment of doubt... I have to do what? Are you serious? You do realize that I don't actually eat cookies yet...
BAM!! Take THAT, Cookie Test!!!
Based on Cole putting that cookie in his mouth, Dr. Ratner sees no need for nerve intervention, and does not need to see him back until he turns one. There are still some things Cole needs to do, like supinate and externally rotate his arm, but those are the last things to usually come. There is always the possibility that Cole could need surgery down the road, but for now, he is in the clear.
Thank you, God! He has heard the many prayers given on Cole's behalf and spared our baby a lot of pain!
But let us just add this. God is good. Always. God's goodness is not dependent on Cole passing or not passing the Cookie Test. Though there are sufferings and trials in this world, God's goodness has never been in question for us, because we believe the Bible, which tells us that "God works all things together for good, for those who love Him," and "goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life."
"He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all, how will He not with Him graciously give us all things?"
Rom 8:32
God is good!
