2001-10-16 - 9:45 p.m. - Much prayer needed, please!

Well, my nephew is here. My sister is fine, but my poor little nephew.... He's got transposition of the major vessels. Basically, instead of his blood pumping in a figure 8 fashion through his heart, to his lungs, to his heart, to his body and back to his heart, he has to closed loops. They have already torn a hole in the ventricle walls to allow some of the un-oxygenated blood to escape into the lung circle, and some of the oxygenated blood to get to his body. Just by doing that, his saturation levels jumped from the 70's to the 90's, but still, that is only a temporary fix. Naomi just got back from giving blood so that they could use it to prime the heart pump for when they do his open-heart surgery on Thursday. They said that after they stop his heart to switch the aorta & pulmonary arteries back to their proper position, Seth would not have enough blood left to get the pumps started again. They said that it was close enough to the birth that her blood would still have the same antigens as his, and there should be no concern of rejection. PLEASE PRAY!

This has been just the most amazing ordeal for them & us. Thank you GOD that we have all our family right here. I am glad this did not happen when Naomi & Jason were off in TN or GA. I just couldn't imagine how they could have survived.

Naomi has been so strong, but I'm starting to hear the fatigue in her voice. She gave birth about 36 hours ago, and is being run ragged by the crisis that has ensued. Please pray for the whole family. Jason is not taking things very well. He has stood by Seth's bedside despite lack of sleep and food for the last 24 hours. Praise God that Seth is in one of the best Children's Hospitals in the State, maybe even the country. Thank you, God.

Poor Daniel. The little guy has looked forward to this little brother for a long time. He had already planned everything out, helped pick the name, and shares his birthday. To not get to bring the baby home, as anticipated, it's just hard for his 5-year old mind to comprehend.

Thanks to those of you who have already offered prayers and assistance. We all appreciate it. I covet your prayers, no matter your faith. This little baby needs all the intercession and prayer we can offer up to the throne of the Great Physician.

I have felt inadequate, but this morning when I was crying out to God I realized that I don't have to have the answers/comfort/support that they need. I just have to keep before the Throne of God, and HE will be my emassary. He will support them, comfort them, give them the peace that my presence could never bring. I may not be there in body, but my spirit is constantly praying for them. I understand more & more the older I get about the praying without ceasing verse and the praying with words not understandable by me. I don't know how to pray. There are no words that I can say that will twist God's arm into doing what I think needs to be done. But The Spirit knows. It is me, putting my faith in Christ and allowing Him to speak for me that will reach the heart & ears of God. It is my persistance with focusing on the only true source of help, it is me laying down my own desires/beliefs/understandings that allows Him to truely work the miracle.

God, I place this little life in your hands. I know you created him for a special reason and purpose. I know that you long for him to not suffer. I trust that you will do what is best for all involved. Please help us to rest in You, and grant us the peace that only comes from you. I leave it in your capable hands.

Until next time...