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.
Dear Lord Jesus,
We pray comfort and healing for Jason as well as strength for his family. We know your hand of mercy is upon him.
In Your Holy Name,
Amen
I don’t believe in an incurable disease. The Bible says “There is healing in the leaves”: “...and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.”— Revelation 22:2 “and their fruit will be for food and their leaves for healing.” — Ezekiel 47:12
Doctors don’t know everything. Most of them know little to nothing about natural health. There may be something out there that can stop or slow this thing. I googled for FSGS and found this:
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis: a naturopathic perspective.
http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Focal+segmental+glomerulosclerosis%3A+a+naturopathic+perspective.-a0332893722
When a doctor says “There isn’t anything that can be done other than X...”, *never* believe that. Always keep looking.
Prayers needed for young Joshua and his family....
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Prayers up.
Prayers for your dear boy.
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Praying for you and Joshua; God Bless
Prayers for a successful surgery and a full recovery for your son.
The Gospels are filled with examples of our Lord’s mercy and compassion for the sick and suffering. May the divine physician touch Joshua and guide the efforts of his doctors and may he draw you near to his sacred heart and strengthen you and your family in this most difficult time.
Prayers up for God’s healing love for Joshua and family.
Lord Jesus, be with Thy servant Joshua and lead him to healing.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, amen.
Adding prayers
Prayers lifted....
Prayers for Joshua, his family, and his medical caregivers.
Prayers being said for your son, yourself, and your family-May the Lord guide the doctors, that all medical procedures are successful, and that your son’s health be completely restored. May He comfort your family through everything-Lord hear our prayers.
I join in urgent, earnest prayer for your son!
Prayers up for Joshua, for you, and for your family.
I will pray for Joshua and your family and for his entire medical team that he meets with success in the surgery and recovery, and that FSGS is forever removed as a threat to his good health and your family’s happiness. God bless you all.
BTTT
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