Posted on 06/02/2002 1:34:37 AM PDT by 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?
God's peace and comfort be with you all. And especially with little Kaitlyn.
I'm surprised the parents didn't have to sign a form saying "no CPR" but maybe it's because they didn't expect any problems as everything seemed fine at birth. I know health professionals do everything in their power to save lives but I don't think they should have gone against the wishes of the parents. Maybe as one of the other posters said, they felt they could save her.
As long as I am alive I know that I will not understand why babies have to suffer. Someday (hopefully a long time from now), I would really like to ask Him a couple of questions and this is sure to one of them. In the meantime, I will talk to Him and ask that he heal Kaitlyn if possible and if not, to take her home and bring healing to the hearts of the family.
Please know that God answers all prayers! Sometimes its just not the answer we want or we don't understand the answer until sometime later.
I know very well the pain involved as my wife and I lost 2 before our son was born.
And no, you never get over it, but you do learn to live with it!
God bless all involved.
Amen,........More Grace, Mercy,and Tender Comfort,.......In Jesus' Precious Name, Amen!!!
Lord, bless her soul as you take her home to be with you. Grant her peace in your eternal kingdom. Bless and comfort the family during this time. I pray they have the comfort of knowing that their daughter now rests comfortably in YOUR loving care.
Thoughts and prayers for the entire family.
If God has one extra miracle...thy will be done!
That makes two of us, though I hesitate to speculate that such suffering is really God's will.
And besides, little Kaitlyn will be in God's embrace soon, and forever.
I know that God works in mysterious ways and that we are not supposed to understand, but why the innocent must suffer is difficult for me to understand. However, I am more than willing to wait a long time to get my answer.
In the meantime, I will say another prayer and try to gracefully accept whatever happens.
So sorry to hear of this. I will also pray for comfort for the family and friends.
God Bless you all. trussell
She will be buried Friday afternoon.
I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you who came to this thread with Prayers and/or words of encouragement. They really were a source of strength for me and the family.
Thanks Freepers.
Kermit
May our Lord provide you and your family comfort and peace. May He also provide strength in the coming days.
God bless you guys up there in Douglasville.
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