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.
Little Jak will be in my families prayers tonight!
Jak is in my prayers.
Prayers for Jak and the entire family. May the Lord Jesus Christ heal him.
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.
Prayers from here. We had a similar situation with a newborn in my family; she’s 26 now.
God bless Jak. I will pray!
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.
Logan’s Prayer Warriors.........Jak Murphy Kinder....needs our prayers. Big time...thank you ALL!!!!!
Prayers lifted for baby Jak Murphy Kinder....
I will be keeping baby Jak in my prayers. Please keep us updated on his progress.
Prayers for God’s blessings on all.
Prayers for a successful surgery. Isn't it wonderful what doctors can do now?
Prayer on the way.
Prayer bump
May God hold little Jak in His hands and bring peace to the family through this ordeal.
Prayers lifted.
BTTT
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. :)
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.
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