Posted on 04/02/2014 4:55:41 AM PDT by silly.kerry.trix.are.for.kids
I hope I am posting this in the right area. I don't post much, but am asking for your thoughts and prayers for my 13 year old son who is about to go through his 2nd kidney transplant due to FSGS. He has been battling this since he was 3 years old.
My son, Joshua will be admitted to the hospital this morning for surgery to install a catheter into his neck/chest and also shut down his transplanted kidney that he received from his dad 3 years ago. He will then stay at the hospital for the next few weeks to do dialysis and plasma pheresis, along with a few other things.
This is all in preparation for his scheduled kidney transplant to happen April 22nd. They are following this protocol to try and stop his disease from coming back once I donate my kidney to him. We knew after the first transplant that he had a 50/50 chance of the disease returning, and with each subsequent transplant, the odds get worse.
I ask that you keep him in your thoughts and prayers, that first and foremost his surgeries go well, that this transplant is a success, and finally that the FSGS does not return to claim his new kidney. He will be in the hospital for over a month which I hope goes fast so that my family can be back together soon. Thank you.
Prayers up for Joshua….
Prayers going out for your son, your family, and you.
Dear merciful Father, please be with Joshua and his family, friends, and doctors at this critical time. Place Your healing hand upon him and bring him through this trying time safely. In Jesus Holy name, Amen.
Prayers said for Joshua.
My family sends our prayers.
poor guy, so sorry, must be awful watching him struggle
definitely will pray
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
He sent His Word and healed Joshua..Psalm 107:20
Be healed and made whole Joshua in the Lovely Name of Jesus...
Prayers for Joshua and your whole family.
“... he Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
Done!
Prayers being said. Also pinging some people who prayed for a friend of mine in need a few years ago.
Praying for You and Joshua and your whole family in jesus Name, Amen.
Done on this end as well. Wife facing same thing.
Prayers up from here! God Bless Joshua and give him healing!
Jehovah Rapha, the God that heals. Please be with Joshua.
Prayers to Both of You.
BTTT
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