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Posted on 03/03/2005 12:26:29 AM PST by lbmorris11

Today my daughter was diagnosed with Rhetts syndrome. The symptoms are ataxia (a stumbling walk), hand wringing and little use of the hands, and severe mental retardation. She will begin regressing at the age of 2 she is 20 months now. The link explains it if you want to get into the technical part of it. My wife and I are devastated please pray for us.


TOPICS: Daily Prayer; Religion
KEYWORDS: childhooddiseases; mentalretardation; prayer; rhettssyndrome
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To: lbmorris11

Prayers sent to give you strength.


21 posted on 03/03/2005 6:16:02 AM PST by ladtx ( "Remember your regiment and follow your officers." Captain Charles May, 2d Dragoons, 9 May 1846)
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To: lbmorris11

Prayers for your daughter and your family for this heartbreaking situation. I pray to Jesus for her to be blessed with a miracle.


22 posted on 03/03/2005 6:18:33 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (No, just because my user-name was on that thread-I'm not a troll. 4 years of posting and 1+lurking.)
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To: lbmorris11
My heartfelt prayers to you and your family
 
I have a son with Aspergers syndrome, and special babies like this are a gift from God, and I have no doubt about this. My son is a blessing to me every day, and I would not trade him for a million dollars. I was devastated also, thinking that it was my fault he was this way, but I have realized that he is a precious gift. Never forget that our Lord gave you this special little girl for a reason. Rejoice in that knowledge, for God never gives us anything He knows we cant handle.

23 posted on 03/03/2005 6:24:36 AM PST by backinthefold (Recently, Fat Cat has become a source of static electricity, it is quite shocking)
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To: lbmorris11

Many prayers for your family during this struggle. I'm so sorry! May God be with you all.


24 posted on 03/03/2005 6:25:01 AM PST by samiam1972 (Live simply so that others may simply live!)
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To: lbmorris11

Prayers for all of you.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.


25 posted on 03/03/2005 6:26:30 AM PST by eyespysomething (Vous pouvez vous rendre au garde de securite!)
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To: lbmorris11

Been in your shoes. You have my prayers...


26 posted on 03/03/2005 6:29:39 AM PST by EternalVigilance (Freedom. Brought to you by the grace of God and the Red, White and Blue...)
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To: lbmorris11

Prayers for the baby and your family. You are not alone...


27 posted on 03/03/2005 6:29:51 AM PST by Dutchgirl
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My little cousin has this. She is such a sweetheart. Her parents are coping. They attend a number of support groups with other parents and it helps. I know that her intellect is not affected, but her ability to connect what she's thinking about with her ability to speak is affected.

I will pray for you and your little darling. I have also been praying for a cure.


28 posted on 03/03/2005 6:54:41 AM PST by agrarianlady
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To: lbmorris11

I'm so sorry about this. God bless and keep you and your family. I'll be praying that the Lord will send you a miracle.


29 posted on 03/03/2005 7:03:56 AM PST by EagleMamaMT
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To: lbmorris11

Blessed Father, uphold this dear little girl and her parents with Your strong Hands and restore the child's health. We ask You for a miracle, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Be strong, friend. Fear not-believe only.


30 posted on 03/03/2005 7:09:42 AM PST by katieanna (Fear Not. Believe Only.)
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To: lbmorris11

prayer bump


31 posted on 03/03/2005 7:10:31 AM PST by Tribune7
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To: lbmorris11

We are leaving for the hospital for our first meeting with the genetic counselors since we know. They told us over the phone. Thank you all for your prayers I can't tell you how encouraging it is.


32 posted on 03/03/2005 7:24:00 AM PST by lbmorris11 (America defeating terrorism and Liberalism)
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To: lbmorris11

May God grant you the strength and faith you need as you love and care for your daughter. May He guide you to the resources that can be of the most use.

I just came across this article a few minutes ago. Don't know if you're interested..
http://www.newsnet5.com/specialassignment/4234849/detail.html


33 posted on 03/03/2005 7:28:13 AM PST by knittnmom
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To: lbmorris11

I am praying for your wife and you, that you be comforted and for your daughter. I am so sorry to hear this.


34 posted on 03/03/2005 7:29:30 AM PST by FreedomHasACost
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To: lbmorris11

Prayers for your family.


35 posted on 03/03/2005 7:30:05 AM PST by kiki04 ("If a little knowledge is dangerous, where is a man who has so much as to be out of danger?" - THH)
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To: grellis

Thanks for the ping. I'll be praying!


36 posted on 03/03/2005 7:35:22 AM PST by luckystarmom
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To: lbmorris11

I'm very sorry to hear of this report and join with all the others here lifting your daughter, your wife and you up to God for His peace, blessings and guidance!


37 posted on 03/03/2005 7:38:32 AM PST by Alamo-Girl
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To: lbmorris11
My heartfelt prayers as you have now been pulled into an alternative venue as special needs Parents.

I have been one for 25yrs and after the grief subsides a process will take place again my prayers that you will make the transition with all of God's Blessings.

One piece of advice I always give is continue your parenting as you normally would. Of course now you will become careprovider too. But the two are separate issues.

Here is a link for you and others that also has Angels of Rhetts pictured.

It looks like at a glance that the severity is variable.

Rett Syndrome Information and Resources
Address:http://www.rettsyndrome.org/main/toc-gallery.htm

Don't be discouraged, sure you think, but in time you will find that although life has taken a new road then you had hoped for it will be filled with love.

I will share my motto with you both in times of trial, education, adapting and dealing with an ignorant society keep your chin up and live by
PERSERVERANCE, PERSERVERANCE, PERSERVERANCE.

Keep the cup half full at all times.

God be with all of you as you embark on a special journey.

May your hearts be filled with patience and endurance as God guides you. OP and King Vanity
38 posted on 03/03/2005 7:39:19 AM PST by oceanperch (2005 is going to be an Awesome Year, which way that will go only God knows)
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To: lbmorris11

My daughter has cerebral palsy. We've been very lucky, and she has done well. However, we didn't know this when she was little.

I will pray for you, and I hope that your daughter does better than what the doctor's predict. I also pray for a cure.

I recommend reading about alternative therapies. (It's not a replacement for normal treatment, but sometimes doctor's don't know everything) Fish oil has helped lots of kids with problems. I know it did help my daughter with talking.

Do you remember the movie "Lorenzo's Oil"? You may want to look into that also.

Good luck, and I'll say prayers.


39 posted on 03/03/2005 7:46:22 AM PST by luckystarmom
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To: lbmorris11

Offering my prayers


40 posted on 03/03/2005 7:48:58 AM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Please Answer our prayers)
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