Prayers for Jak Murphy Kinder, his doctors, and all of his family.
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.
Prayers up for completely successful surgery and fast recovery for little Jak.
I will certainly post pictures of little Jak-ie pooh (his parents already hate when we call him that, but tough - we’re the Grandparents).
Looking at him, you wouldn’t know there was a thing wrong. He is a 7+ lb, pink baby. He is in baby ICU and is by far the biggest baby there (lots of very sick, tiny babies in there, sooo sad).
Jak does not look like an ICU baby. But they are God’s special Warrior Babies.
Prayers for Jak and all of you.
Joining in prayer for Jak. Also everyone concerned with his well being.
I join in urgent prayer for Jak!
Prayers for little Jak. What time Monday. I would like to pray then also.
Prayers lifted for the little soul, for all of you, and for his medical staff, that the little guy surprises everyone :)
Tatt
Surgery is scheduled for 1 PM PST. Will be a long day.
Thank you so much for your prayers.
Prayer warrior ping
My prayers for all of you.
I will be praying for Jak, and your entire family, as well as all of his surgeons, doctors, nurses, and all other medical caregivers involved in his treatment.
May God give you all strength, peace and comfort... Along those lines, I will especially pray that God will keep you all free from worry as much as possible.
Lord Jesus, who loves the children, be kind to this wee baby Jak, as he undergoes heart surgery. Hold him close to your heart that it might beat for him in love and compassion. Strengthen his family and give them comfort in the trials. In your loving name. Amen.
My prayers for little Jak and all of those performing his surgery. In Jesus’ name.
Will pray for him I think that is 4 p.m. my time? GA
Yes, we are three hours behind GA.
Surgery has been moved up to 10am PST, about 1 PM your time.
Thank you so much for your prayers. Bless you.
Prayers for the complete recovery of the precious child, and for his parents and family who love and cherish him, in Christ’s Most Holy Name I pray, joining my prayers to others here, Amen.
Prayers BUMP
Prayers that this surgery may be successful for Jak and that the parents may remain strong and courageous in the face of this trauma.
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