We are back from another appointment in St. Louis. Will's heart rate continues to be strong, and he is growing quite a bit. There is no amniotic fluid, but the doctors believe it is still reasonable to aim for delivery at 37 weeks. That is less than five weeks away!
Because of the nature of her job, the doctors have instructed Kari to be on bed rest until the baby is born.
Please specifically pray for Will's lungs to develop and for the kidneys to function. Thank you for your continued prayers and support.
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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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2 comments:
We're so excited to hear Will's heart is strong! 37 weeks isn't far! We're praying for continued strength and health for both Kari and Will.
We love you!
Eric and Julie
Is there anything too hard for our GOD? No! Nothing, absolutely nothing is too difficult for Jesus. We continue to stand firm in our great hope. We are trusting in our faithful LORD and Savior, Jesus.
Our brother, David, the king of Israel, declared "When my heart is overwhelmed(things are too big, or too hard for me, when there is nothing further to say) lead to the Rock that is higher than me.
Thank You LORD, for every Promise in your book. We stand upon it again this very day. Our footing and foundation is sure. Thank You for keeping Will, Kari, Matt and Jeff in the very midst of this stormy trial. Grant your Peace and rest LORD.
We wait with great hope and expectation in this matter.
NHSGRP,
Phil and Judy
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