We are so thankful for your prayers. . .
- That she'd be weaned from the ventilator soon, and fatten up for the surgery on her VSD
- For Bella's mommy and daddy and all their anxieties arising from all the unknowns related to her condition and long-term prognosis
- for wisdom for the doctors and us about when to schedule the c-section; her gestational age being in question makes it tricky since she needs to be in Mommy as long as possible... but leaving her in too long can be risky with all the amniotic fluid ANSWERED.
- that the mass would STOP growing ANSWERED.
-that the mass would shrink ANSWERED.
- that the pockets of fluid (hydrops) that put strain on the heart would not form ANSWERED.
- that a spot would open up for us and the kids at Ronald McDonald house (we are on the waiting list) or lodging of another sort would be found in Houston ANSWERED.
-that she would continue to grow physically, and outgrow the mass ANSWERED
- that surgery in-utero would not be called for to save Bella's life ANSWERED.
-that the hole in her heart would close while still in the womb
-that her stomach would grow adequately to accommodate the flow of fluid through her system so as to not cause a backup of amniotic fluid ANSWERED.
-that our hearts would be resolved with whatever God chooses for Bella
-that she would remain safely inside of Mommy until full term so her lungs and heart can develop ANSWERED.
-that the amniotic fluid would not get too high (this could trigger pre-term labor) ANSWERED.
-please go this link to meet our doctors and see a video of this surgery click here
-we plead with you as you pray for our little girl, that you would send this website to all you know who pray... we are asking because we need people praying her safely in from all over the country and even the world. (see under prayers and postcards)
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April 12, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Lauren Altman
Thank you Patrick and Christy for continuing to share your lives with us. We continue to pray for all 4 of you.
April 16, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Joy Kramer
I had no idea until this week of your family’s tragedy. We tragically lost our neice a few years ago. One can never understand in this lifetime why our little ones arent’ able to be with us here on earth. We must trust God and in his wisdom. Yet, there is always a missing peice of us. Thank you for sharing and I will be praying that God continues to minister to you and bring healing and hope to your family.
April 22, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Jerry and Kerry Gibson
Christy,
I cannot believe I just found your blog a few clicks away from one of my friends blogs. I’ve just been catching up on your lives. I had read a little of Isabella just through PCPC’s this week, but I didn’t know all the details. I am so sorry for your loss. I know this website and your lives will be a testament to many.
Kerry for the Gibsons
May 6, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Rich Cass
Hello, Christy -
I don’t know if you remember me, but we studied at DTS at around the same time and I remember you. I still keep up with another classmates of ours, John O’Leary (the comedy factor alone makes it worthwhile to stay in touch with that clown, right?). Well, I had no idea about all the trials you have endured until I saw the entry about your family – and your loss – in the Dallas Connection publication, which led me to your website. I could not access the e-mail link and wanted to leave a message here – I hope you receive it. Mainly, I want to offer a sentiment of comfort and hope…but what can I say that hasn’t already been said…perhaps there are no words, ultimately, that can take away your pain. I know that the only words that matter to you – and rightly so – are the words of the Lord – His Scriptures. Therefore, let me be only the latest in a long line of those who have assembled around you to grieve with you and to affirm your public and personal act of ministry by clinging to Him in your time of sorrow. More people than you could possibly know have certainly been encouraged and touched by your faith and perseverance. Thank you for your lives and love for Christ. I never met your husband, Patrick, but it is obvious what kind of man he is – one who leads his family in trusting Him who is worthy and able to care for us all. Whether you remember me or not is unimportant – just know that you all are loved.
Sincerely and respectfully –
Rich Cass (Class of 2001)
May 11, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Chrissy
Happy Mother’s Day Christy…you are a precious Mother of THREE!