Freeper Prayers needed for dying newborn girl

Self | June 2, 2002 | viligantcitizen

[Vigilantcitizen]

My fellow Freepers ;

My cousin Darryl, who is 17, and his soon to be wife, Kim, are about to lose their newborn girl, Kaitland Marie. She probably won't see the Sunday sunrise.

Kaitland Marie was born on May 17, and weighed 8pounds 6 ozs. Nothing appeared wrong, but she wouldn't breast feed.

On Tuesday, the 28st, she got sick, and her Dr. sent her to Scottish Rite in Atlanta. She was put in ICU.

Wednesday, her liver shut down. Thursday, her kidneys. The Dr.s then told Darryl and Kim that the baby had no hope of recovery.

Since Thursday, the Hospital staff has revived her 3 times after her heart stopped, against the wishes of everyone involved.

Tonight, the Dr.s have finally said no more cpr, so her time is near to be with the Lord.

Both families involved are involved with churches, and have recieved many prayers and much food.

But, I feel that someone can never use enough prayer. So, I ask for the prayers of all you freepers for the soul of this little girl, and for the families involved.

Although the parents are both young, and they were not married at the time of birth, they waited so that Kim's Father's insurance would pay for the baby. Both kid's are really good kids who really need our prayers.

Lastly, how does everyone feel that the hospital didn't care for the parents wishes not to revive?

[Vigilantcitizen]

"It was not my intent, in sharing this story, to give false hope where there is none, but as a Christan, I believe that no sparrow falls unless it is Gods will. My prayers are with you & your family.

Nor did I take your respectfull comments as nothing but words of encouragement... ; ^ )>

Thanks for your Prayers...

[Vigilantcitizen]

Thank you, neighbor.

[Vigilantcitizen]

Thank you for the Prayers...

[gimme1ibertee]

Lord, be with this young,troubled family.Hold them up and keep them safe and secure in your tender care. Bless them & comfort them,Lord,and give them strength.Amen.

[Vigilantcitizen]

Please excuse me if I don't reply for a couple of hours, but my boss just called and I've got to go to work for a little bit.

I just called my Aunt and Cousin, but neither answered the phone. So, I have no news.

To all those who have replied, your words of Prayer are a source of strength. The family will get a printed copy and will be happy to see so many Brothers and Sisters Praying for them and Kaitland.

Thank all of you very much...

I shall return shortly... Kermit

[RadioAstronomer]

My heart goes out to you and your family. :-(

[DreamWeaver]

Please know that my prayers are being said. God Bless.

[SAMWolf]

My family's prayers are with Daryl, Kim and Kaitland .

[AAABEST]

Oh my.

God bless you and your family.

[glorygirl]

God Bless and prayers.

[4CJ]

Prayers for Darryl, Kim and Kaitland, and the families. I pray that God grants their request, and will comfort them.

[Mr_Magoo]

Prayers lifted for both the child and the parents.

[dansangel]

"To: .45MAN

Thank you and God Bless, .45Man. You, Dansangel, Ms. Vc and I need to have dinner one evening, since we're neighbors and all..."

35 posted on 6/2/02 2:25 AM Pacific by viligantcitizen [ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 33 | View Replies | Report Abuse ]

Whenever the time is appropriate for you all. Just let us know.

[billbears]

Praying for Darryl, Kim, and Kaitland Marie right now

[MistyCA]

Thanks for the supportive comments. IMO, you are right-on. My heart aches for the tragic loss of this child and the burden it places on everyone involved. But your comments also bring up the subject of the parents being minors and the doctors over-riding their opinion because of their age. This may not be the appropriate place to bring this up, but it really ticks me off in view of the doctors and laws that now support the right of a child to make their own health care decisions when it comes to their reproductive issues.

In California I, as a parent of a minor, can not even call the doctor and discuss anything with regard to my child's reproductive issues without my child's consent! What could possibly be more ludicrous than that?? And now in this situation there is a suggestion that the parent's young age might make them unable to make that decision? So who on earth ultimately has the decision-making ability here....the doctors? Now that, imo, is just wrong! But we are talking about a whole new thread here. :)

I will pray for the family and the child that they find comfort and strength during this horribly tragic time in their lives.

[whoever]

Thank you for the ping, LadyX.

May God comfort these parents as only He can. May they turn to Him in this hour of need and rely only on Him. He is willing. He is able.

[The Mayor]

God Bless

[in the Arena]

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers...

[COB1]

I'm late getting here, my friend, but I won't be late with my prayers.
I spent many days with my youngest son in Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, and I saw many babies die while he was there.
It's so very sad to see a little one struggling for life.
Sometimes for reasons known only to God, He takes them back home.
I pray for strength for the parents and for the love of God to surround the baby.

[firewalk]

So sad to hear this. Prayers are on their way.