Baby Gavin

As many of you may know, I have become pretty emotionally attached to an unborn baby boy named Gavin. His mom found out at her 20-week ultrasound that, in addition to some other problems, Gavin has one polycystic distended kidney and his other kidney has "disappeared."

After crying and praying for Gavin one morning, I came downstairs to find my mother in law also in tears. She asked me to listen to something online that was just sent to her. I don't believe this was a coincidence. The link below is a phone call from a 12-year old boy in Texas who just lost something very close to him. Take a minute to listen:
http://www.ksbj.org/eblogs/morningShow/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/logan-calf-story.mp3

A lot of you have joined my family in prayer for Gavin. His scheduled C-section is THIS THURSDAY (12-6) at 3pm. The doctors are saying there's a 99.9..% chance he won't make it. But, we all have faith that God can choose to heal Gavin. PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY THIS WEEK for a MIRACLE!

If you're someone who likes to pray for specific needs, here's what his mom requested prayer for:
1. Pray that when he's born he will be able to breathe on his own, or with very minor assistance. (Since his kidneys aren't functioning, the amniotic fluid was swallowed and not refilled in the amniotic sac. This causes lung problems since they need the flow of fluid over their lungs- primarily during specific weeks of gestation to allow the "terminal sacs" and other lung parts to develop properly.)
2. Pray blood work will show his kidneys are functioning.

Most of us have been so blessed with a healthy family. Let this be a reminder to all of us to enjoy each day with our children and continue to thank God for everything He has blessed us with.