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Vanity - Prayer request for my 6 day old Grandson (Heart Surgery) [Update @ #77]

Posted on 04/09/2010 11:39:06 AM PDT by Retired Greyhound

Hi FReepers. Our first Grandchild was born last Friday, April 2nd. We knew ahead of time from the ultrasounds that he has a very serious congenital heart defect called Hypoplasitc Right Heart Syndrome (HRHS). Basically, it means that the right side of the heart is not fully developed.

Up until about 25 years ago this condition was 100% fatal. Now, thanks to a procedure developed in the 1980's, many children are able to survive. The oldest survivors are now in their 20's. So we are optimistic.

The procedure is a series of three open heart surgeries; the first right after birth, the second at 3 to 6 months old, and the third between age 2 and 3. Should he survive the surgeries, he will likely be on heart medicines for the rest of his life, and possibly need a heart transplant somewhere down the line.

Because he was born over 7 lbs. (he is otherwise very healthy), they have been able to delay the first surgery a bit. He is scheduled for surgery Monday morning, when he will be 9 days old.

Your prayers would be helpful, for when two or more are gathered in His name, He is also there.

Thanks.


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To: Retired Greyhound

Little Jak will be in my families prayers tonight!


21 posted on 04/09/2010 12:05:44 PM PDT by albie
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To: Retired Greyhound

Jak is in my prayers.


22 posted on 04/09/2010 12:09:27 PM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra ( Ya can't pick up a turd by the clean end!)
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To: Retired Greyhound
You're welcome ... + to God be the Glory ... Great things He has done, and continues to do.
23 posted on 04/09/2010 12:13:56 PM PDT by Pegita ('Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His word ...)
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To: Retired Greyhound

Prayers for Jak and the entire family. May the Lord Jesus Christ heal him.


24 posted on 04/09/2010 12:19:32 PM PDT by rep-always
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To: Retired Greyhound

Holy God,

You have given life to Your tiny son, Jak. Now, Lord, we pray that You would remove this infirmity from him, that he may live a long and healthy life and bring honor and glory unto You. Guide all his caretakers and help them to do the work You have assigned them. Grant Jak a strong and steady heartbeat as You heal him with or without the surgeries. We know and agree that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly ABOVE all that we can ask or think. We place no limits upon You, Great God. We praise You for Your faithfulness in all things, in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.


25 posted on 04/09/2010 12:43:05 PM PDT by Faith
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To: Retired Greyhound

Prayers from here. We had a similar situation with a newborn in my family; she’s 26 now.


26 posted on 04/09/2010 12:47:23 PM PDT by steve86 (Acerbic by nature, not nurture)
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To: Retired Greyhound

God bless Jak. I will pray!


27 posted on 04/09/2010 12:50:10 PM PDT by Texas4ever (God is in control!)
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To: Retired Greyhound

Prayers for little Jak and all of his family, including you, RG. Furthermore, prayers for relief from the financial toll that will hit this family. May God show the family the way out from under this burden.

And a full recovery for this sweet child.


28 posted on 04/09/2010 12:54:43 PM PDT by afraidfortherepublic
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To: Retired Greyhound; Texas Termite; .30Carbine; 68 grunt; 8mmMauser; admiralsn; Aggie Mama; al_c; ...

Logan’s Prayer Warriors.........Jak Murphy Kinder....needs our prayers. Big time...thank you ALL!!!!!


29 posted on 04/09/2010 1:09:44 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Here's a thought!! Donate to the website you are on RIGHT NOW!!)
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Prayers lifted for baby Jak Murphy Kinder....


30 posted on 04/09/2010 1:18:41 PM PDT by Fawnn (the-ot.fawnn.com and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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To: Retired Greyhound

I will be keeping baby Jak in my prayers. Please keep us updated on his progress.


31 posted on 04/09/2010 1:51:11 PM PDT by Trillian
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To: Retired Greyhound

Prayers for God’s blessings on all.


32 posted on 04/09/2010 1:54:10 PM PDT by ex-snook ("Above all things, truth beareth away the victory.")
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To: Retired Greyhound
Prayers for little Jak, for the strength of his parents and doctors and grandparents.

Prayers for a successful surgery. Isn't it wonderful what doctors can do now?

33 posted on 04/09/2010 1:58:05 PM PDT by CAluvdubya (We need a Commander-in-Chief, not a professor of Law standing at a lectern-Palin 2010)
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To: Retired Greyhound

Prayer on the way.


34 posted on 04/09/2010 2:09:47 PM PDT by ol' hoghead (He is not here; for he is risen.)
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To: Brad's Gramma

Prayer bump


35 posted on 04/09/2010 2:16:37 PM PDT by Tribune7 (Only stupid, racists people support Obama.)
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To: Retired Greyhound

May God hold little Jak in His hands and bring peace to the family through this ordeal.


36 posted on 04/09/2010 2:18:10 PM PDT by jch10 (Cry havoc, and let slip the dogs of war...)
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To: Retired Greyhound

Prayers lifted.


37 posted on 04/09/2010 2:27:07 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Liberals are educated above their level of intelligence.. Thanks Sr. Angelica)
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To: Brad's Gramma

BTTT


38 posted on 04/09/2010 2:35:16 PM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: Retired Greyhound

Prayers for sweet baby Jak and his family.

Maybe in a future update, you can post some pics for us so we can ooh and ahh over him. :)


39 posted on 04/09/2010 2:43:27 PM PDT by derllak
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To: Retired Greyhound

Jak Murphy Kinder...what a beautiful, strong name. May he come through this surgery on his 9th day in our world and may be heal and become stronger and stronger to grow in the likeness of our Lord. Hang in there Jak...we’re all pulling for you little one. God’s blessings on you and all your family who love and are anxious at this time. Our hearts are with you all.


40 posted on 04/09/2010 2:56:22 PM PDT by cubreporter (Rush is an American Patriot. He has been blessed with exceptional wisdom. Thank God for Rush!!!)
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