Posted on 05/04/2006 8:30:20 PM PDT by WV Mountain Mama
A few days ago, I requested prayers through FReepmail for my friend's baby. Upon reading baby Ada's update today, I knew that I needed to go bigger, she needs all the prayers she can get. Ada was born April 26 and wasn't doing well. She was taken to Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh where the diagnosis was that her heart did not develop with the rest of her body. Ada was supposed to undergo surgery today but the doctor thought it was too risky. They believe that she may need a heart transplant instead.
Ada's mom was my assistant coach and a close friend while I was teaching. Even though I moved to another state, we still keep in touch and arrange visits to catch up. Their family is a wonderful, Christian family that has already suffered their share of heartache. A couple of years ago, my friend's sister was killed in a car accident approx. 10 days before her wedding. My friend and her husband have two other children. She has been having to drive 2 hours each way to the hospital daily to see Ada. The hospital doesn't have any beds for her right now.
Please pray for this family and little Ada and for the family that could possibly save her life through their tragic loss.
Thank you.
Prayers from NY for Baby Ada, that her heart will mature enough that she won't need a transplant. Prayers for her family, too. God be with all of them.
Prayer Bump
Prayers Up!!!
Prayers for this child and for the day that this condition could be routinely cured.
Prayers sent for this precious baby and her family.
Thank you for your prayers.
BTTT
Prayers for the little one and those who love her.
Dear God ,
You had sent your only Son down to show us the way and be the Loving Shepard to us all ; his Faithful Flock.
We ask now for Your extra care in tending to one in your flock now ; Please Carry and Gaurd this little Lamb here from all sickness and danger, give her your Strength and bring her back into Great Health and into your Loving Light again--so that she may Grow up and in the future know of your Love and Way!
Prayers for her, and Faith & Strength for the Family in this time.
DAB
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Thank you all for the prayers. I do have a little update that is somewhat positive. Ada is high on the list for a transplant. That is good news, but I also think that says a lot about the severity of her lack of heart function. She can also receive an infant heart which is great because she is not limited to receive only a newborn heart. This improves her chance of finding a donor. I still cannot express how saddened by what finding a donor means...
I am going up on Monday. On Tuesday I am going to their house to take a tray of lasagna and some money for gas. I hope to hear some positive news and will relay any news I receive. Until then, please keep praying for a miracle (as if I needed to ask!) If you do not want to be pinged with updates, FReepmail me. Thank you all so much.
WVMM
My prayers will continue for Ada and her family...and you have a very safe trip, too.
sleuth
Thank you, I always try to be careful. I will be hauling a horse trailer full of stuff, so I will definitely not be traveling my normal speed. :)
Thank you for the update. I will continue to pray for this baby and her parents.
Bless you and your family, prayers
Little Ada and her family will continue to be in my prayers. God bless them all and keep them.
Thank you for the update. I'll continue to keep little Ada and her family in my prayers.
My heart really goes out to Ada's family, as I know only too well what it's like waiting for a transplant for one's child. Mine needed a kidney. Prayers still going out for this precious little girl.
Thanks for the update. I'm still praying for a miracle for the baby.
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