Posted on 10/28/2008 8:49:00 AM PDT by griffin
Any prayer that can be raised will be appreciated for my wife, Anne and newly coming son, Joseph.
Joey will be born tomorrow morning (Wednesday 10/29/08) via cesarean section.
Please pray that:
1.) Joey's diagnosed complications of fluid build-up inside his brain cavity and sacral agenesis are healed by the great physician - and no lasting effects are realized - for the praise and glory of His Name, and in demostration to those medical 'professionals' that subtly encouraged us to terminate.
2.) Courage and faith for my wife and myself leading up to and during this procedure.
3.) That my wife have complete and speedy body and hormonal healing.
4.) A grateful acceptance of the Lord's blessing to us regardless of Joey's condition.
5.) Wisdom for our doctors and nurses.
6.) Strength and wisdom to raise Joseph up as a Godly man.
Joey was diagnosed at 18 weeks with sacral agenesis. It was thought that the lower 5 vertebrae of his spine were missing, effecting his urinary, bowel and possibly mobility control. It has subsequently been noticed on sonogram scans that he MAY possess some sacral vertebra...but how many is still TBD after birth via x-ray.
Joey also has a blocked drainageway in his skull that prevents the fluid from draining and thereby slightly pressurizing the brain all throughout later development. He will need a shunt installed as soon as he is able to bear the surgery so that the fluid can drain into his stomach.
Anne has been in the hospital for the past 6 weeks due to a vasa praevia condition with the umbilical cord centered over the cervix, necessitating Joey's early delivery via surgery before he drops, possibly cutting off his own blood flow.
Thank you all for the prayers, now and in the future. I will check in on the thread throughout the day, but as of tomorrow morning my attention will be with my family. Will check back afterward later to give updates.
It will all work out!
God Bless you all.
Prayers to you and your family
May the Great Physician provide healing and peace. May HE provide wisdom to the doctors, and a complete recovery.
We know HIS ways are great and perfect, and full of love. We trust in HIM knowing HIS ways are right.
Praise the LORD.
Continuing to pray for you, your wife and baby Joey.
Thank you for the update. Congratulatiions on the birth of your beautiful little Joey. Continued prayers for all.
I will pray for Joey and his mom.
Wintertime
Prayers Said.
Just finished saying a prayer for our little guy, Joseph and all who love him.
Prayers griffin for you and your whole family-
Little Joey is beautiful!!!
BG...
See the beginning of this thread and then post 82..
PING ALING LING!
Welcome little Joey!!!!!
Oh Griffin...I’m so happy for you! You got to hold your little boy!!!!
OK Logan’s Prayer Warriors...we have another Tiny Baby here...
Praying and bumping brother!
He looks strong and he’s sure a handsome little guy. My sincere prayers are with all of you and the challenges ahead.
Welcome to the world precious Joey. You already have many friends.
I join in urgent prayer for Joey, you and all the family!
Prayers continue....
BTTT
prayer bump
Raise him up, O Lord, that Your Name would be glorified, both now and in the days to come. Amen ...
I lift you up to God, and thank Him. For life, love and hope, we humbly praise you, Giver of All Good Things! Heal this child, and fill his family with the knowledge that each child is a gift from their Father...
Prayers for little Joseph. Please keep us posted on his progress.
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