We've hit week 34! God has been so good to get us to this point. The road so far has had its ups and downs, but we are happy to report that our faith is strong. We owe so much to those who have carried us in prayer.
The doctors are closely monitoring things to decide the right time to deliver the baby. The ideal is still to try for 37 weeks (full term), but we are believing in God's perfect timing.
We are especially thankful to Kristin for taking time from her busy days of patients to provide Kari with medical care. Kristin has always been selfless in providing our entire family with help whenever needed.
Will's nursery is coming along quite nicely. Pictures to follow soon!
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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:
Father, your blessings are new every morning. Thank Yuo for this new day. May we be mindful of your presence as we go about our day. Be BIG in us today LORD.
We continue to look to you LORD regarding young Will. We trust you implicitly. You, LORD, are the Author and Finisher of our Faith. You are the Alpha and the Omega. You are the Beginning and the End. (and everything in between) We look to you today with great expectation LORD.
May the Peace and Presence of Our Great GOD abide in each of you today. Where the Presence of the LORD is, there is Freedom.
What a privilege and honor to know to your awesome and all consuming love toward us today.
Have a blessed day! We love each one of you.
Phil asnd Judy
Lord- May we continue to open our entire selves to be filled with your Holy Spirit. May we worship you in Spirit and in truth. May we continue to trust in your mercy and grace. You, Lord, are our One Provider, our Daily Bread. We ask today that you fill us with LIFE, your Holy Spirit. Breathe into us Lord and let us receive. God Bless- Jen
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