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.
Prayers for you, your wife, and Joey .. and for the medical team the Lord has sent to care for him. Modern medical science has helped perform incredible miracles, we pray one for your family.
Mike, heartfelt prayers sent for you, Anne and little Joseph (Joey).
Whether they post or not....they’re praying. I’ve received FRmails in the past saying so.
:)
BTTT
Father in heaven, I ask Your hand to be on this family. You have called this little man forth, and have placed him in a family that knows You. May You be glorified in this child, his family and this entire situation. We ask Lord that Your name would be known, and Your Glory spread forth across the earth. Touch this family we pray, in Jesus Holy name.
Dear Mike,
Prayers said on behalf of your family.
I will keep praying that the loving, merciful Heavenly Father, will surround you all in his providence and bless your circumstances with the very best outcome for each of you.
May He grant the desires of your heart regarding Anne, baby Joey, the doctors and all those attending their health needs according to His Holy Will.
I will be looking for your updates.
Thanks for the ping, BG.
Prayers for your wife and son.
Lord, You are the God of creation. You know everything there is to know about us.
I ask You to heal this precious baby boy Joey and make his little body whole.
You have created every molecule of our flesh.
You know what needs to grow and what has to be healed.
We ask You to do this for Your glory!
Bring health and well being to this family I ask in Jesus Name.
I have been praying for little Joey and for Annie for several months and we will continue to do so!
Now may the God of peace
who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus,
the great Shepherd of the sheep,
and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood
may he equip you with all you need
for doing his will.
May he produce in you,
through the power of Jesus Christ,
every good thing that is pleasing to him.
All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.(Heb 13:20-21)
Please post your replies to griffin
griffin, My prayers going up for your new baby and your family. God's continued protection for Joey and Anne ...God's comfort for you and your family.
Blessings,
trussell
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Prayer bump.
Have been there, dear FRiend and will pray with you for your Blessing from God.
"For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition which I asked of Him. Therefore I also lent him to the Lord; as long as he lives he shall be lent to the Lord." ~~~ I Samuel 1:27,28
Praying for you all. Thoughts will be with you tomorrow.
Should be "Therefore I also have lent him to the Lord.." Sorry, I must never misquote the Word of God! May God bless you and your precious family!
Prayers for your wife, Joey, and all those who will be caring for him in the NICU and prayers for you. God Bless
You are all in my prayers. God bless you and your family.
I was never able to have babies, so your little one has a special place in my heart, His “Aunt Pam” will be praying hard for all of you.
Your family is being held in prayer here this morning.
May everything go well, and may less stressful times be in store sooner rather than later for you and yours.
God’s blessings to all.
Joining in prayer.
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