- 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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September 26, 2007 at 8:38 am
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October 5, 2007 at 12:59 am
Brad
I have every confidence that you will get through this. I cannot imagine the prospects you must be facing as you endure this. I’ve had some horrific ordeals here but they pale besides the fate of a tiny innocent little girl.
The regular crew at the Warhorse chapel on this FOB are all aware as well.
I love you Brother.
Brad
October 7, 2007 at 9:16 pm
James Lunday
DEAREST LAFFTERY’S,
October 7, 2007 at 9:20 pm
James Lunday
DEAREST LAFFTERY’S,
I blessed to hear some of the prayer request have been answered— Praise God. Again, Y’all are in my prayers and thoughts daily. As someone told me few years ago during a dark moment in my life, God will not give you what you can not handle; That God will be walking with you daily just call on HIM.
October 10, 2007 at 1:25 pm
Sheila Morrison
Dear Lafferty Family,
We are praying for your sweet baby Bella and your entire family. We are the grandparents of Garrett Morrison and we can certainly understand this difficult time you are going through. We pray that God will continue to strengthen you and care for Bella. We have passed on your website to our church family and friends.
We found a peace that only God could’ve have given us as we went through this similar situation. May you find that same peace and comfort as you trust him daily.
Blessings to you,
Sheila & David Morrison