Jesus loves the little children

We are so blessed in numerous ways. One way that we have been blessed is with health. Our health and the health of Mac and Paisley. Even though M and P entered the world at 35 weeks, they were able to come home with us when we left the hospital. Paisley had a short stay in the NICU for monitoring, but she joined us the following evening. 

Being a mom, I have a new sensitivity for children who are suffering from sickness and moms who are carrying sweet babies in the womb who have received special attention for a particular situation. After we lay M and P down to sleep, Jordan and I pray over them and lift up our friends' babies in the womb {Collier, Stella, Junebug, Thomas, baby Wolfenden, baby Eaves, baby Arp- to name a few} and those who are born.

I want to use today's post as a platform to share some stories with you and ask that you join Jordan and me in lifting up these families in prayer.

Caleb- This sweet baby came into the world 16 weeks early (in March 2011), and he weighed 1 pound 6 ounces. He was 12 1/4 inches long. Caleb is a fighter, and he has overcome numerous obstacles. This precious boy came home after about 6 months in the NICU. He has fought cardiac issues, pneumonia, and many other trials that prove to us there is an Almighty physician caring for him. Currently, Caleb is scheduled to have a trachea put in to help him breathe as he continues to struggle to maintain good oxygen levels. The doctors believe that with a trach, Caleb will have more energy to progress his motor skills. You can read more about Caleb here.

 Hasten and Hadley- I was contacted by a loving grandmother who asked for prayers for her twin grandchildren. Hasten was 2 pounds 1 ounce when he was born, and his sister, Hadley, weighed 1 pound 11 ounces at birth. Their mom was almost 27 weeks pregnant when she delivered due to toxemia. The babies are said to be in the NICU until their due date, April 2. Their dad is home from Afghanistan and is able to be with his family as they face these precious times with the sweet babies. 

 

 

Knox- This sweet boy is also a twin, and he and his twin sister, Sloane, share birthdays with Mac and Paisley! Too cool. Knox has been diagnosed with metapneumovirus. He is in the hospital receiving IV fluids, breathing treatments, chest therapy, medicated nasal drops, saline, and suction. You can read more about Knox here.

Gibson and Larkin- These twin boys are still in the womb, and their mom is in the hospital receiving magnesium to stop labor. She is currently dilated to 3 cm and fighting to keep contractions at a minimum. Gibson and Larkin are 22 weeks gestation. 

Baby G- Like all babies, this baby is a gift from above and an answered prayer. Baby G is in the first trimester, and mom and dad have seen a heart beat! This is such a praise since Baby G's mom and dad have been through a lot in the past year. Keeping this as anonymous as possible, I want to share how you can pray for this miracle... Please lift up this baby and ask for a healthy, viable pregnancy that will progress into a beautiful baby for friends who desire to be parents. 

Mac and Paisley- you know these miracles :o) We received word today that their liver enzymes continue to be highly elevated. The next step is to look at family medical records and a lot of blood work. The GI shared that the amount of blood work required is too much to complete in one visit so we will have to get the labs drawn over several visits to the hospital. The unknown can be intimidating, and I've pleaded for their health. It is no coincidence that the Lord has surrounded me with other families who also seek Jesus' face and wisdom as we ... walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. Psalm 23:4

6 month doctor's visit- 2.20.12

How can we pray for your family?  Please share your requests in the comments or email me. :o)

-ashley