Friday, July 3, 2015

Current Prayer Needs and Update

So I am back home for a few days from our trip to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. They drained the fluid from the baby's lungs. The fluid is returning so I will have to have it drained again on Monday. I will be traveling back to Philly on Sunday.

We are waiting on genetic test results. Some have come back and they are clear..Praise the Lord! The rest will be back within 2 weeks. Please pray there are no problems at all with the chromosomes. These tests could determine if they can operate on the baby's heart or not. We are begging God for normal, perfect chromosomes to give our little the best shot.

Prayer Needs:
  • Safety for the baby. The fluid can cause development delays in blood vessels, lungs, etc. Please pray this doesn't happen and that the fluid would stop returning.
  • Pray for normal genetic testing results!!!
  • Pray that I do NOT go into labor. This would be terminal for the baby. My amniotic fluid is also increasing which can put me into labor. Pray this would stop. I'm only 32 weeks and need to make it to 39 if at all possible which is August 19th.
  • There is a high likelihood that I will be having the baby in Philadelphia, which means a several month relocation. Of course, this will be determined by the survival of our little one. Please pray for all the logistics of this. Housing, cars, finances, my job, Corey being away for the month of July for work, our little Graham, all the medical decisions and appointments. 
Amazing thanks:
In the midst of my darkest days I have experienced generosity from friends, family and strangers. From financial gifts, to encouraging words, to a free home to stay next week from people I don't even know. People have paid for our hotel. Being in this situation has challenged my faith and fortitude like nothing else but seeing other peoples' hearts reminds me of a tender, loving God in a very tangible way. I could easily crumbled and crawl in a dark, dark hole but you all have been the representation of our Holy God to me. Thank you for being that light. I need it so badly every day. Please pray for my and my baby's health but also pray for my faith and mental fortitude. As you can imagine, carrying this baby who is moving as I write and knowing I may never get to hold him, could send me to a very ugly place. Thank you for your perseverance in prayer on our behalf.

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