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Prayer Request for A Tiny Baby (Update in post #12850)
Myself | 8-11-03 | Brad's Gramma

Posted on 08/11/2003 12:57:30 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma

If you will, please remember this tiny baby in your prayers. He’s the grandson of a very dear friend of mine. Logan was born on July 25. His due date was in October, making his mommy 26 weeks along, being born 3 months and 3 days early.

Logan was 1 lb 9.4 oz when he was born and is now weighing, as of this morning, 1 lb. 8.3 oz. The little guy is now 12-1/2” long.

He’s a real trooper and is fighting with all his little body can fight with. His Grandma said that he’s starting to recognize his mommy when she comes in the room and hears her voice. She said he tries so hard to open his eyes, and starts kicking his feet.

I asked my friend if there were any specific prayers, other than the obvious…and this is her reply…” A prayer of thanks for the miracle called "Logan.”

On a personal note, I’ve read the emails daily from my friend. I’ve known her for years, I’ve heard her talking about her family for years…but I’ve got to tell you that I’m SO impressed with how her children have all banded together in support. What an incredibly wonderful and loving family.

Father God, we lift up Logan’s little body to you. We pray that you can strengthen him hourly, daily, weekly, until he’s grown enough to go home with his precious family. We ask for guidance for the doctors and nurses who are caring for him. We ask for strength for his parents and extended family. Thank you so much for the gift of life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen

Fellow Freepers…….I bring you Logan!!!



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To: Brad's Gramma
How exciting! What a blessing for his family and many, many friends! So much good news for the little ones who have made such milestones as Logan and Sara Grace. Wonderful news about the twins too! :) Thanks for keeping us updated.
2,421 posted on 09/20/2003 11:50:51 PM PDT by MistyCA (For some...it's always going to be "A Nam Thing!")
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To: TexasCowboy
Logan is such a miracle! It's wonderful to hear how well he's doing.

Prayers continue for all. Glad to hear Ryan is having some good days as well. All our little fighters are an inspiration to us. God bless 'em.

2,422 posted on 09/21/2003 12:35:05 AM PDT by Dianna
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To: TexasCowboy
Thanks, T.C. for the update. Continued thoughts and prayers.
2,423 posted on 09/21/2003 3:03:45 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: TexasCowboy
Prayer and a bunch of praise sent ...
2,424 posted on 09/21/2003 5:24:54 AM PDT by manna
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To: TexasCowboy
PRAISE GOD!!! Thank you for the update! I continue to join in lifting these children up for special healing and blessing!
2,425 posted on 09/21/2003 7:37:59 AM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: TexasCowboy
Thanks for the update, TC ~ Good job!
2,426 posted on 09/21/2003 8:08:43 AM PDT by blackie
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To: TexasCowboy
Prayers are being sent for all of these beautiful babies God has blessed us with.

May they become stronger with each passing second.

2,427 posted on 09/21/2003 8:45:57 AM PDT by Bethbg79
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To: TexasCowboy
Oh so glad to know Logan is 4 lbs. Wow...what an improvement since his beginnings.

Thank you for the update on the surgeries on the other babies. Sounds like things are good there and hope the second surgery helps the baby. Will pray, pray, pray for them. Please God, the parents lost one child there...don't let them lose the other two.

God bless Logan, Ryan, Sarah and the two remaining triplets so that they will heal, grow and live a life we can all be proud of. They will do good things.
2,428 posted on 09/21/2003 8:50:07 AM PDT by cubreporter
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To: TexasCowboy
Hooray for 4 pounds!

I'm also glad the twins are doing well after their surgery.
2,429 posted on 09/21/2003 12:14:49 PM PDT by hocndoc (Choice is the # 1 killer in the US)
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To: TexasCowboy
Thanks for the update.
2,430 posted on 09/21/2003 2:29:49 PM PDT by Dubya (Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
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To: TexasCowboy
Really happy to hear the little "toot" as you call him is developing his baby schmeck (fat.) I can't wait to see him in a few months from now when he's home and this is all behind him. Cute little tyke!
2,431 posted on 09/21/2003 6:56:17 PM PDT by stanz (Those who don't believe in evolution should go jump off the flat edge of the Earth.)
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To: TexasCowboy
Great news. thanks. prayer bump
2,432 posted on 09/21/2003 7:21:00 PM PDT by Tribune7
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To: TexasCowboy
great news, prayer bump
2,433 posted on 09/21/2003 9:06:58 PM PDT by tiki
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To: Brad's Gramma; LaDivaLoca; wingnuts'nbolts; manna; Okies love Dubya 2; Unknown Freeper; Fawnn; ...
UPDATE FROM NANA!

"Good morning to all.....

Our little one continues to do so well. He's had an exciting week.

His Aunti Barbara held him for the first time.. it's was his birthday present to her! Her birthday is today (Happy Birthday!) so it came a day early to her, but I hear they both enjoyed the visit a lot :) She had the same reaction that we all have when we hold him.... he's truly a miracle from God... and you know it the minute you put his little body in your arms.

He sucked from a bottle for the first time and that's without any feeding tube in either his mouth or nose. Unheard of we're told!! And younger than any baby in that NICU has even been tried. Logan did great and tomorrow, they will try it again :)

He reached the 4 lb. mark! And he's once again without the canula and back in a a forced oxygen isolette :)

I don't mean to always sound reflective in these updates, but how can I not? This little frail baby, who was given a "Maybe 20%" chance of survival at birth has indeed surpassed any and all expectations. Even when they decided that he had been born at 24 1/2 week instead of over 26 weeks gestation because of his lung capacity, "old Logan" just kept on surprising everyone. How could he fail? The power of the prayer chains that are being offered for him are endless. As for placing odds on God's children, I understand the medical necessity of setting standards., but Logan is a perfect example of God's master plan. No one but Him knows the outcome. He is indeed in command of our lives.

Beth told me that when he's asleep on her last visit of the day, which is usually about 11 at night, she always tells him, "Logan, it's time to say our prayers". And everytime she says that as he sleeps, this little love opens his eyes as if he understands, and they say their good night prayer. Now.... if that doesn't bring a tear to a glass eye... nothing in the world will :) But sweet tears! Tears of joy and gratitude for the blessing he has received.

On another note... and I'm sure everyone wants to know... the 2 remaining triplets made it through the night. I do know that there was a procedure being done on one again this morning that has NICU shut down until later today. God love them, and guide those who care for them to help them gain the strength that Logan has. Please do remember all associated with these 2 tiny babies in your prayers also.

Logan has officially adoped "TC", a friend who makes very long trips to come see him, as his uncle also. He will again get to see Uncle TC tomorrow as he passes through town. Maybe Logan can even show him how his beautiful western hat Uncle TC brought him is beginning to fit him!! ggggggggg

It is such great pleasure for our family to walk into NICU without the stark fear that was first associated with Logan's well being. He's not out of the woods yet... but he can at least see through the trees now! There's some corrective surgery ahead in the future before he leaves the hosptial for the hernias. His little lungs have to start developing better and stronger. That's going to be my main prayer for the time being. We have to get these little lungs going!! Wanna help...? PRAY~ big time prayers please.

And thank you all.... you not only support Logan, but our pleas for help through prayer.

God bless you one and all... and thank you ..... all of you. We love you..........."

A late night addendum:

The little Termite did well today.
The canula is still out, and he's making it, albeit with some desaps occasionally.
They're trying to let his little lungs develop.

The twins are still doing okay.
The one who had the surgery this morning is doing fine.

Thank you for your prayers, friends.
Y'all have proven what a really strong prayer force can accomplish.

GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE!

GOODNIGHT, ALL!

2,434 posted on 09/21/2003 9:51:04 PM PDT by TexasCowboy (COB1)
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To: TexasCowboy
Whoo HOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! Way To Go Logan!!!!

Happy Birthday, Aunti Barbara!!! SUCH a neat present you got!

2,435 posted on 09/21/2003 9:57:06 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Have YOU had your Logan Fix today? Hehe)
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To: TexasCowboy; Brad's Gramma
Thank You baby Logan for bringing such joy in our lives.
Thank You for reminding us that God loves us all.
Thank You for joining your mother in prayers each night.
God Bless you lil one.
God loves you and so do we.
2,436 posted on 09/21/2003 10:01:46 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Please God, continue to answer our prayers for baby Logan)
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To: TexasCowboy
More prayers for Logan's lungs ... and for the surviving tripletts.
2,437 posted on 09/21/2003 10:01:50 PM PDT by Fawnn (God's in His Heaven (always true). All's right with the world (prayers needed for the last part))
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To: TexasCowboy
Sweet, sweet, sweet Logan. We pray God continues to keep His hand on Logan's little shoulder and that God keeps his hand on the shoulders of Ryan, Sarah and the two remaining triplets. We need all these babies so we are praying very, very hard for all of them. God bless them all. The power of prayer is unending so we will keep on praying for sure.
2,438 posted on 09/21/2003 10:02:17 PM PDT by cubreporter
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To: Brad's Gramma
My thanks to TC too!
WOW!~
What super fantastic NEWS!

STILL PRAYIN~
For Logan, Sara, Ryan and the little, little triplets..

My God continue to BLESS THEM ALL!

I feel so thankful t be able to follow all of this GOOD NEWS!

THANK YOU GOD!!
2,439 posted on 09/21/2003 10:18:44 PM PDT by M0sby (Proud Marine Corp's Wife!)
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To: Brad's Gramma
Yes indeed, Happy Birthday Antie Barbara!
(My own momma was an Auntie Barb too!)
2,440 posted on 09/21/2003 10:20:07 PM PDT by M0sby (Proud Marine Corp's Wife!)
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