Because we have had experience with this disease before, it would be easy to become discouraged by the possible end results of the present situation with Will. When we first received the news of his diagnosis, the question of "how will we go through this again?" certainly weighed on our minds. But we believe the Lord is showing us this is not an "again" issue. We don't have to work to figure out how we'll get from point A to point B. He has the directions, and we will trust in Him.
Psalm 118:17 I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done
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We are using this blog to keep our friends, family, and church body up to date on the progress of Baby Will. Visit this site often for updates and to find specific ways to pray and support Matt, Kari, and Jeff. Create your own username and password (free) and use the comments (at the end of each post) to write your prayers and words of encouragement.
Matt, Kari, and Jeff
About Our Situation
Matt and Kari are due to have a baby boy in October. They have a son in high school named Jeff and lots of family who are all very excited to welcome this little blessing into this world. Matt and Kari received a report from their physician that the baby has been diagnosed with Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease or ARPKD. This is the same disease that took the life of their five-month-old daughter Natalie almost nine years ago. With the disease, the baby's kidneys are forming fluid filled cysts that are taking up room in the kidneys and damaging the tissue in the kidneys, causing them not to function properly. Additionally, when the kidneys do not function properly, it causes a loss in amniotic fluid, which isn't good for the baby and causes Kari discomfort as well. The diagnosis is serious and needless to say, we are very concerned. Kari and Matt have been going to St. Louis for care to take place throughout the remainder of Kari's pregnancy.
Ok, on to bigger and better. A diagnosis is just that....a diagnosis. We know that God is bigger and that He can do all things....things that defy everything we know to be medically true.....even a diagnosis like this. This said, we are praying and BELIEVING in a miracle. We know in our hearts that the Lord seeks to draw us closer to Him and that His plans for our lives are to prosper us, so we know we can trust in His will for our lives. Please join us in praying and believing in the miracle we know we will see. We are committing ourselves to prayer and fasting for this cause and invite you to do the same. We know your prayers will be heard along with ours and that we can expect to see great things happen. We are praying life to the kidneys and death to the disease, and for peace for Matt, Kari, and Jeff. Matt and Kari and the family will update this site often with news on the baby's progress, updates on their progress as they deal in the situation, and specific ways that we can pray and support this family.
Ok, on to bigger and better. A diagnosis is just that....a diagnosis. We know that God is bigger and that He can do all things....things that defy everything we know to be medically true.....even a diagnosis like this. This said, we are praying and BELIEVING in a miracle. We know in our hearts that the Lord seeks to draw us closer to Him and that His plans for our lives are to prosper us, so we know we can trust in His will for our lives. Please join us in praying and believing in the miracle we know we will see. We are committing ourselves to prayer and fasting for this cause and invite you to do the same. We know your prayers will be heard along with ours and that we can expect to see great things happen. We are praying life to the kidneys and death to the disease, and for peace for Matt, Kari, and Jeff. Matt and Kari and the family will update this site often with news on the baby's progress, updates on their progress as they deal in the situation, and specific ways that we can pray and support this family.
Specific Ways to Pray...
- For a miracle!
- For the kidneys to be healed, to stop forming cysts and for the existing cysts to disappear
- For Will's kidneys to function
- For Will's lungs to develop and for his body to grow
- For more amniotic fluid to surround Will
- For peace and support for Matt, Kari, and Jeff
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4 comments:
Dear Matt, Kari, and Jeff,
We are standing with your family in prayer and fasting this day and in the weeks to come for the perfect health of baby William. We will declare the scripture you posted today in prayer - baby Will will live and he, himself, proclaim God's miracle in his life as his testimony!!
Know that God's plan for your family is abundant blessing; be assured of His extravagant love towards you. May His peace and joy consume you as you await the arrival of your precious son into this world and your arms.
We love you,
Doug and Rachele Martin
Matt & Kari:
I appreciate that you are posting the updates of the facts. More gloriously is that you are also declaring the truth of God's Word. His Word needs to be shouted, declared and proclaimed, because it is TRUE.
Know that Carol and I (as well as myriads of others) are holding up your arms in prayer when you may grow weary in the middle of the night hour.
As you have said, this is not an "again" issue, but a "now" issue. God is a God of "now". He dwells in today, giving a hope for tomorrow. Grasp firmly on the Hope of His promises.
We love you, May the Lord bless you and keep you always.
John & Carol GreenLeaf
This site is wonderful. Thank you for adding to it daily as I believe the Lord will use it to keep us on track in prayer and will encourage all of us that there is a great army of people praying. Your verse today is right on and we will pray in agreement and use the authority that God has given us in prayer.
Matt, God is raising you up as a mighty powerful spiritual leader in your home and it will have a far reaching impact on all those that you touch--in the home first, at work, and in the world. Do not underestimate God's power at work.
Matt, Kari, and Jeff,
We will be praying for you all in the upcoming weeks, knowing that God works all things together for good.
This blog is a wonderful idea. We will be checking it regularly.
Please let us know if you need anything.
Love,
Jim and Kie
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