And she cleared it!

When Aubrey was in the NICU as a newborn, her team of cardiologists began calling her "The Unsinkable Aubrey Paladin" because she seemed to defy medical odds and projections at every turn. In the most recent letter we received from them (in which they asked to do the heart catheterization because of their concerns about increasing pressure in her heart) they wrote, "Aubrey continues to stump the stars."

We know beyond a shadow of a doubt Who is upholding this precious girl. The One who fashioned her, deposited His likeness in her, and knew long before we did that there was anything wrong with her has sustained her and caused her to thrive even when she shouldn't.

Well, Aubrey faced another hurdle-- and she has cleared another hurdle!

Just... tears and relief and incredible, mind-blowing, breath-evaporating awe that she continues to have this testimony. It's like every single time they make a projection or have a concern about Aubrey's declining health, God just keeps strengthening and renewing her.

The specific concern-- dangerously increasing pressure in her heart-- has been totally alleviated by the heart catheterization done this morning. In the words of her doctor to Daniel just in the last hour, spoken with a chuckle, "We are free to continue with our game plan, which is... to Sit Tight!"

My little trooper did a great job at enduring the procedure. Her doctors did a terrific job and the nurses are currently spoiling her like crazy.

Most of all, God continues to show Himself strong on Aubrey's behalf. May He be glorified more and more and more in her life!