Prayer Requests

This has been such a tough week here in the PICU. I am asking you all to please pray for a family who is losing their 2 year old. They are struggling with some very tough decisions and our hearts are hurting for them. They came in on Sunday evening as a trauma and things don't look very good. I spoke with the dad a few minutes ago and told him we would all be praying for their family. He told me he feels like he should be praying for the other children here not just his. I let him know that we all understand that this is a tough place to be in and I just wanted them to know that they are loved and prayed for. I don't think they will be going home with their little one. From all indications he is already gone and they will have to decide when to let him go. Their hearts are broken and they are hurting. Please, please pray for peace for this young family.

Across the hall from our room is Ginny. I have asked you all to pray for her on several occasions before. Today she is hurting and in pain and my heart aches to go in and hold her hand. I met her aunt yesterday and shared with her how I would be willing to do anything for Ginny that could make her days better. I would love to read to her, talk to her, listen to music with her. Anything during the hours that her family is at work and she is here alone. Her aunt gave me the biggest hug and told me she would let the family know. I pray that God will use me and allow me to love this beautiful young girl. Please remember to pray for her too.

Ash is starting to show signs of being uncomfortable with her tube feedings. I am trying to shake off the fears that we are going to start repeating the past. I want so badly for her to be able to eat so we can move on to our apartment. She is starting to scream and act nauseated. She actually had audible hiccups this morning. I can tell she is beginning to struggle. She has not vomitted any of them yet and I am so thankful for that. Maybe it will just take a few days of adjusting before she becomes comfortable. Please remember to pray for her feeding issues.

Thank you all for your faithfullness to pray for our Ashley and her friends. You will never know the impact it has had on us. We value your friendships and your willingness to care for children who you have never even met.

P.S.

I think the T.V. station is channel 7 that is airing the interview tonight. Thanks for wanting to watch. I really appreciate it.