Prayers of Hope

Please Pray for Scarlett Grace

2011-01-05T18:28:00.000-08:00

Little Scarlett Grace is in surgery at this very moment. Please visit her family's blog site Butterflies for details. She was diagnosed at the age of two months with a massive brain tumor.
Thank you!

Update On Moriah

2010-05-27T19:12:00.000-07:00

This is Moriah's Latest Post on her condition. Please check in on her and pray for her family. They are inviting all prayer warriors to join in the battle!

Please pray for Moriah and Family!

2010-05-25T22:17:00.000-07:00

Sweet Moriah has a lot of pressure on her heart. The medical team will be meeting with the family soon to discuss some very hard facts. Please pray for Moriah and her sweet parents. Go to Moments with Moriah to read the details.

Mother's Day Prayers

2010-05-08T23:25:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to remind all of you prayer warriors that there are many Moms spending Mother's Day in the hospital, praying over their child. Some are home caring for chronic health needs too. There won't be carefree frolicking in the park, brunch or handmade construction paper cards and gifts. The sound won't be melodious voices but the beeping of medical alarms. Also remember to pray for those spending Mother's day with a child in Heaven. I don't say any of this to bring you down but to make you aware of those who need your prayers. Even with my experience, I still need to be reminded.

Ezekiel is home now!

2010-04-28T16:14:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all who prayed for Ezekiel. He is home an on the mend. You can continue to stay updated at his Caring Bridge site. Thank you!

Update on Ezekial

2010-04-03T23:21:00.000-07:00

From his Mom:

"Please pray for my handsome little ezekiel. blood tests came back and showed that ezekiel has liver failure..."

Please continue to pray.

Urgent Prayers Needed for Little Ezekiel!

2010-04-03T15:07:00.000-07:00

This photo was taken of 2 year old Ezekiel and his mommy this past week following G-Tube placement surgery. Last night he was rushed backed to the hospital with major issues including possible liver failure, low blood pressure and dangerously low blood sugar. Ezekiel was born with several serious birth defects and medical anomalies. You can visit his Caring Bridge Page for his story.
Please pray for Ezekiel and his mommy Chelsea who is a worn out mom, parenting on her own. It is stressful, lonely and often painful. If you have a prayer list, prayer chain or intercessor group, please add him to your list. Things aren't looking good for this little guy right now!

A Miracle for Madalyn

2010-03-11T07:44:00.001-08:00

Madalyn is still in the hospital. They had hoped to go home tomorrow and there have been complications so they may have to wait longer. They also are losing their private room which adds insult to injury. When you are a resident for months at a time, one of the only ways to keep your sanity is to make the room your own so moving is just one more thing on an already worn out family. Especially when the next move they want to make is HOME! Please check her Caring Bridge page here. Pray for wisdom for the Drs and answered for her treatment.

This is Mad doing her physical therapy with Greta.

~~Aurora update~*

2010-02-14T21:46:00.000-08:00

From Brandy: "She's doing much better thanks to the antibiotic, prayers, loves and well wishes.. She actually slept through the night last night and I got a solid 7 hours.. I can't remember the last time I got 7 straight hours.. felt like heaven!!"

Praying for Aurora

2010-02-11T11:44:00.000-08:00

Sweet Aurora is a miracle girl that I have had the privilege of meeting in person. She is such a sweet peanut and a true inspiration. When I first spoke to her mommy Brandy, she was on hospice and waiting for her g-tub placement. She was 11 month old, born with Trisomy 18 and as most children with this particular genetic make up, was not expected to live past birth.

Aurora has never read the medical journals so she hasn't been following them. She has however been a sick little girl lately. Her mommy just received some lab results that are concerning and noticed that her little girl's color is not quite right.

Please pray for healing for Aurora, peace for Brandy and strength for everyone in their household. They are preparing for a trip to my happy place this Spring (yes, the Disneyland Resort) so we need everyone well and ready to have a wonderful family time together.

Sydney Grace has Passed

2010-02-03T12:04:00.000-08:00

Sydney Grace lived for 20 days on this earth. Please visit the family's website to give encouragement and just let them know you are praying. Their story will bless and encourage you! Hopefully you will know how blessed you are!

Update On Sydney Grace

2010-01-17T00:20:00.000-08:00

Sydney was released from the hospital and is spending her first night at home! Stop by her website and see how well she is doing!

Prayer for Sydney Grace

2010-01-12T18:26:00.000-08:00

I was introduced today to a sweet little angel named Sydney Grace. Here family has been updating here. She was born with Trisomy 18 or Edward's Syndrome. She was not expected to live through childbirth and is already defying the odds. I know firsthand how kiddos with genetic disorders can be fighters. The medical community certainly doesn't know everything! :) Please pray for Sydney and her family. Regardless of the victories they are experiencing, it certainly isn't an easy road.

Praise and Updates from Moriah!

2010-01-09T21:49:00.000-08:00

This sweet girl is just precious and wrote her own blog. We have been praying for this peanut for a long time. We are so happy that she is progressing. Please visit her update and get blessed!

MRI for Kate Today!

2010-01-07T11:51:00.000-08:00

Kate McRae is most likely done with her MRI today. You can follow her Dad's blog here. I will try to keep updated as well. Please lift prayers up in her behalf!

Two Urgent Prayer Needs

2010-01-06T20:22:00.000-08:00

The first is for the Chez Family. They have quite a story and today their little Abbey had heart surgery.

The second is Ashley Heffington who has been unconscious since a car accident on New Years Eve. Their family needs your prayers and support.

Finding Families to Pray With

2009-12-31T18:55:00.000-08:00

If you are hoping to find a family to pray for, scroll down to the right side of this page and you will find a list of blog that I follow regularly. Within many of them are lists of families who need prayer and support. Prayerfully make your way through the list. I am sure there will be someone who touches your heart.

Happy New Year!

Always,

Finding Families to Pray

2009-12-31T18:53:00.001-08:00

Car Wreck Updates

2009-12-28T22:03:00.001-08:00

Riggs Family Blogs

Keep praying!

PLEASE STOP AND PRAY

2009-12-28T20:47:00.001-08:00

Three young people in critical condition need your prayer. Click on link for details.

Christmas in the Hospital

2009-12-24T14:08:00.000-08:00

I have mentioned this before but wanted to bring attention again to the families who are having to spend the holidays in the hospital with very sick children. Please remember to continue praying for them. Take a minute to leave them some encouragement as well. It goes a long way!

Jeremy Freidrich

Madalyn

Kate McRae

Blessings to you and yours at this time and in the New Year.

Praying for Polly

2009-12-19T10:59:00.000-08:00

We are now praying for a new little chickadee. Her name is Polly and she is recovering from brain surgery. Head over to her Mama's blog but clicking her button up top.
Thank you to all you faithful prayer warriors who lift these kiddos and their families up in prayer!

Jeremey Friedriech Website

2009-12-19T10:52:00.000-08:00

There is a new website for Jeremy Friedrich. You can visit there to get updates, see more photos and lend prayer support for the family. Please continue to pray. There have been no recent updates but i hope they will post one soon.

Urgent Prayers Needed for Jeremy Friedrich

2009-12-15T18:05:00.000-08:00

Please be in prayer for this little four year old boy who had a jump rope accident around the beginning of December. He is still struggling to breathe on his own and his parents have asked for prayer. You can follow his Caringbridge page here. There is also an article in the OCRegister that gives details. Please pray and let them know you are supporting them through prayer.

Jeremy is on the left.

Continuing To Pray For Kate and A Way To Help

2009-12-09T22:47:00.000-08:00

Over the past year I have enjoyed spending some time reading. It was just a year ago that I was introduced to Karen Kingsbury through her series chronicling the life of the Baxter family. I was blessed tonight to find letter below on the McRae family site. Please pray for Kate and the family as the prepare for the 5th round of chemo as early as tomorrow.
As Always,

Hope

PS Don't forget you can click on the picture or here to get to Kate's page

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Like all of you, I've been following the courageous, sometimes heartbreaking, miraculous story of little Kate since her diagnosis with brain cancer this past summer. Kate's family is dealing not only with their daughter's illness, but with the enormous financial strain that has come with it. For that reason, I'd like to place Kate Forever in Fiction, honoring her as a character in one of my upcoming books. Usually this item is auctioned off to raise money for various charities. But in this case, we are trying to raise $25,000 for the McRae family. Here's how it works. Any of you who'd like to help put Kate Forever in Fiction in one of my novels can donate to the Kate McRae fund. With a donation of $100 or more, you will have your name mentioned in the acknowledgments of the book where Kate will be honored. If we have a whole page of your names, that's fine. I welcome all of you to take part in this fundraiser for the McRae family. If we exceed the goal, then that will create a greater relief for Kate's family. Obviously, larger donations will help us reach the goal sooner. Once the goal is reached, Kate will officially become a character in one of my books, where she will be Forever in Fiction. If you'd like more information about Forever in Fiction, visit my website at www.KarenKingsbury.com. Every dollar raised by this fundraiser will go directly to the McRae family. Thank you for being a great encouragement, an amazing prayer support, and for standing with the McRae family in their most dire hour. And let's keep praying for a miracle for Kate. In His light and love, Karen Kingsbury

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Continuing to Pray for Madalyn

2009-12-06T22:32:00.000-08:00

Madalyn had another surgery this week and is beginning to heal enough to go home tonight. She and her mother still need our prayers. There are still no real answers to her health issues and as her mother Tami writes, "If I could go back four years ago before all of this, I would have appreciated it more and not taken any of my children's health for granted, but I can't. We move forward, try to find the good in each day, find the giggles, and keep moving."
Please keep praying for this sweet family and encourage them when you get a chance!

Hope

Chosen One

2009-12-03T10:16:00.000-08:00

Sammie's Mom posted this on her Caring Bridge today.

Chosen One
If before you were born, I could have gone to Heaven and saw all the beautiful souls, I still would have chosen you...
If God had told me "this soul will one day need extra care", I still would have chosen you...
If He had told me "that one day this soul may make my heart bleed", I still would have chosen you...
If He had told me "this soul would make me question the depth of my faith", I still would have chosen you...
If God had told me "this soul would make tears flow from my eyes that would overflow a river", I still would have chosen you..
If He had told me "our time spent together here on Earth could be short", I still would have chosen you...
If He had told me 'all that you know to be normal would drastically change", I still would have chosen you...
Of course, even though I would have chosen you, I know it was God who chose me for you...
Thank you God for allowing me to be your mommy!

My desire is that we will continue to remember this sweet family in prayer and continue to encourage them with our love. Please visit their site today and let them know you are still praying for them. This is not an easy time of year for illness or grief.

Hope

Kate McRae on Dr. Phil

2009-12-02T07:59:00.000-08:00

This sweet little girl we have been praying for is on Dr. Phil today. Tune in to get to know who you have been praying for!

From Kate's website: I am going to again leave some specific prayer requests... as we have seen some specifics answered this past week. Please continue to pray as always that the tumor will be completely destroyed and never return. Pray for a clean MRI in December. Pray for wisdom for Kate's Dr's and nurses as they make critical decisions and care for her during these treatments. Pray that her hearing and kidney function will continue to hold up during this next round of chemo (as this round will be rough on both). Pray for continued improvement in her neuropathy in the left hand (it is much improved already). Pray for continued strength to be regained in her right side (we had some wrist movement for the first time last week!). Pray for her protection from the various illnesses during flu season and while she is immune compromised. Pray for continued healing in her brain from the surgery and where the tumor was. Pray she will be able to continue to relearn those things lost from the tumor. Pray that her spirits will remain high despite her circumstanc

es and that she will continue to dance through the pain. That we could laugh through the heartache. And that ultimately Jesus would be glorified through a family having to live what they hoped they would never ever encounter.

Asking for Strength to Be Thankful

2009-11-25T15:33:00.000-08:00

All of my friends here in the States know that tomorrow is our national day of Thanksgiving. Many even take the time to stop acknowledge what they are thankful for amidst the frantic preparations for the holiday. There are meals to plan or partake in, football games to watch on TV and some are even plotting their shopping routes for the morning after.
The ones on my my mind are the ones who will not spend Thanksgiving at home. They are in a hospital or rehab center, doing their best to be grateful. Don't get me wrong, I know that many children's hospitals do their best to make things festive, have special guests and even serve a turkey dinner. Their thoughtfulness is truly touching but Dorothy said it best "There's no place like home".
Please pray for those families who will spend this weekend praying for their sick children and longing for something that resembles normal. Click on either pic to read their story.

Kate McRae

My hope for you is that you will have a blessed day and a heart full of gratitude.

Hope

Praying for Owen's Heart

2009-11-20T11:56:00.000-08:00

Another beautiful family with a story and need for prayer!

Praises and Prayers for Moriah

2009-11-19T11:26:00.000-08:00

I am pleased to resume my prayer blog. I will begin with reminding my readers to check in with Moriah.

Unintended Hiatus

2009-10-21T15:47:00.000-07:00

What started off as your usual mommy blog has grown into a pouring out of my heart. It became important to me to pass on the needs of other parents whose children are chronically ill, have had a terminal diagnosis or have finished their heroic fight for life here on earth. As expected, the topic is often sad. With that, if I am not careful, my heart can get very heavy. I think that's what happened. I had to take a break, regain some strength and get ready to come back. I am hoping that at some point, I will be able to share this ministry with someone else. As you pray, pray for God to send someone to help carry these stories to those of you who are so willing to pray. Keep praying, i will be back soon.

Prayer Focus Sunday-Sammie's Family

2009-10-11T09:03:00.000-07:00

Here is the update from Sammie's family on plans for her services. Please continue to pray for comfort for her family. Also, visit the family's website to offer support and just tell them that you are praying for them.

Sammie Passed On Early This Morning

2009-10-09T07:59:00.000-07:00

Please keep her family in your prayers. They need you now more than ever. As always, you can visit her CaringBridge site.

Sammie's Family Needs our Prayers

2009-10-07T07:46:00.000-07:00

According to her CaringBridge page, Sammie has begun her journey to Heaven. Please pray for the family and offer support when you can. I know it is appreciated.

Moriah is settling in

2009-09-29T20:48:00.000-07:00

Go see what she is up to! Click on her photo.

Praying for an Inspirational Family

2009-09-25T07:44:00.000-07:00

My dear friend Summer and her husband Zane are stationed in Uganda. They live a true love story. Two of their latest additions are afflicted with Sickle Cell disease. They are truely saving lives and in the process being blessed as the parents of 8 children. Please take a minute to meet them and pray for them. You will be blessed too! You can click here or on their photo.

Praying for Ezekiel

2009-09-24T06:23:00.001-07:00

Ezekiel has been in the hospital for this past week with seizures. Please be sure to pray for Ezekiel and his mother Chelsea. You may visit his Caring Bridge site for more dtails and to leave encouragement.

Prayer Focus Sunday-The Nelson Family

2009-09-20T09:36:00.001-07:00

As I keep in contact with the Nelson family I am acutely aware that life continues to go on outside of the hospital world. Those of you who have been there know exactly what I mean. Justin's "Papa" passed away this week. In the midst of having to make enormous medical decisions, provide for his family and carry concern for his daughter, his family is grieving the loss of a loved one. Please pray for Justin and Victoria today.

The Cry Of a Mother's Heart

2009-09-19T08:35:00.000-07:00

Moriah's mommy Victoria poured out her heart on her blog this week. It was heart wrenching to read yet so important to know what a parent goes through with a medically fragile child. Please visit her post and encourage her and Justin when you can.

What Do You Do When...

Blue Ribbon Show of Support for Moriah

2009-09-17T18:24:00.001-07:00

A friend of Moriah's family started wearing a blue ribbon months ago committing to cut it off when Moriah finally gets to go home. Now folks all over the world are wearing ribbons as a reminder to pray for Moriah. They are taking photos and sending them to the family as a comfort and encouragement to a weary Mommy and Daddy who are ready for their topsy turvy life to settle down. If you decide to join in, it would really encourage these sweet folks to know that others are praying for them! Please email your photos to:

nelsonvs5@hotmail.com

A Blue Ribbon Family ;)

Two Families That Are Heavy On My Heart

2009-09-16T10:01:00.000-07:00

The purpose of this blog is to pass on the need for prayer needs of families with critically ill children. I am also thrilled to pass on praises when I get that news as well. There are two children we have been following in particular that have for the past couple of days had traumatic news or events with their children. I would ask that you would visit their pages and encourage them by simply letting them know you are praying. You can follow their stories by clicking on their photo.

Moriah Nelson

Kate McRae

Praise Day for Hezekiah!

2009-09-15T20:57:00.000-07:00

From Mama: "Kiah is home sweet home... It has been wonderful having him here. He already went pee pee on mommy. It was hilarous! Thank you for all your prayers and support."

I will post new photos when Mama posts them!

URGENT Prayer for Moriah

2009-09-15T19:13:00.000-07:00

I got this late and although it was posted a few hours ago, this little girl is in serious need of prayer. Here is the first update:
"This is Kuma Amy and I have just received news that Moriah's condition is very serious. She is bleeding profusly out of her trach, mouth, and nose. A quarter sized piece of tissue came out of the trach. So far she has lost 200 ml of blood. After the bedside scope, they can see that her left lung has blood in it. Right now Vic and Justin are taking her to the OR to do emergency bronchoscope. Please be praying the this situation can get under control fast and that God would guide the doctors' minds and hands... "

Please read the update from Justin and Victoria and pray pray pray for their little girl!

Plea for Prayer and Fasting on behalf of Kate McRae

2009-09-14T09:07:00.000-07:00

From Kate's Dad: "In light of Kate's MRI on Wednesday we are asking family, friends and followers of Christ across the world to join with us at some point in the next few days in a fast. There are details on my website and I will post more details over the next few days. Would you read this post and consider joining us in this? Thanks, Aaron"
Click on the photo to go to Aaron's website

Prayer Focus Sunday-September 11 Reflections

2009-09-13T09:17:00.001-07:00

This week many of us stood still for a few moments or perhaps the entire day to remember what happen to our country on September 11th eight years ago. The day that life as we knew it would change in so many ways. The majority of us returned to something very close to the normal that we knew just days before that. Those who lived near the devastation or had family members on one of those flights or in any of those buildings never returned to any semblance of normal.

Many of the families I have asked you to pray for have what I think of as their own personal 9/11. The day that their child is diagnosed or the moment the prognosis is given becomes a surreal nightmarish kind of experience with ashes and the crumbling dreams that fall around their feet. So much that they had hoped for their family is forever changed. The hopes they had for their child look nothing like they did before yet like our Nation, they have to move on. They have to get up and fight against disease. Sometimes they are surrounded and supported. Other times, in the middle of the night in a cold hospital room, they can feel so very lonely.

Today's prayer request is for the parents of the sweet children that this blog has been introducing you to each week. Scan the list of links and catch up on their stories. If you know of a family that isn't listed here, please email me their link so I can follow them too. Prayer is a powerful tool. I can't overstate the importance for our own hearts to pray for these families. To be aware of their needs and to present them to our Creator for strength and encouragement as well as healing.

Update on Hezekiah

2009-09-12T15:22:00.000-07:00

Amanda, Kiah's Mommy said: "He is doing real well. He weighs 5lbs & 7.1oz now. He is feeding twice (back to back) nursing and then once with his tube then twice again with either a bottle or nursing. The next step is to go off the feeding tube altogether and just nurse a...nd bottle feed. He is doing super well. We are thinking any day now we will take him home. Another answered prayer is that we were approved for Medicaid. So everything is covered! THANK YOU JESUS! We were able to get half of our money back from the birth center as well. Thank you for all your prayers. We are seeing each prayer being answered. It's awesome! My faith has been increasing through all this."

Real time Request for Kate McRae

2009-09-10T13:33:00.000-07:00

Kate's Dad Asked: "Please pray for Kate right now if you can! Holly has Kate (and Will, per Kate's insistence) at the outpatient clinic for her appointment. Kate's ANC is low, which was expected, but she will also need to get both a blood and platlet transfusion soon. This comes with a risk of fever and if that happens then Kate will have to be admitted back into the hospital. I think I got the details right, just please pray! I am going up there to help out now."

Click on the photo to follow Kate's story directly.

Praise Day for Hezekiah!

2009-09-10T07:35:00.000-07:00

Posted by Kiah's Mama Yesterday:

Kiah weighs 5lbs & 5oz!!! As soon as he gets feeding down this big boy is coming home!!!!! Yeah! Luis and I gave him a sponge bath this morning it was awesome.... The little things that make us happy =)

Great news for Baby Hezekiah!

2009-09-08T23:20:00.000-07:00

Mama reported Monday 9/7/09: "Hezekiah is doing great. He weighs 5lbs 1.7 ounces. They increased his feedings to 45cc. He is almost up to eating 2 ounces. He is filling out and popping a whole bunch. We are letting dad get the practice and changing those diapers =)! Abuela Lupita and Tia Regina are here with us now. So he is getting double the love. We are praying that he is able to go home this week!"

Sunday Prayer Focus: Cold Flu "Season"

2009-09-06T08:35:00.001-07:00

Alli's First Day of School

Back to school brings its own risks to our families with special kiddos. Allison already has her first cold of the season. I know that to the majority of people a cold is a minor thing. For us, sometimes it is but so many times it isn't. Allison was born with a heart defect along with other medical issues that make her immune system that much more fragile. There is always that underlying concern that it could get worse. As of this morning, this is not the case for us. She is actually getting better and seems to be almost recovered.

My request this morning is for the kiddos that you have read about here or know personally. Please pray for a protection from illness. Also wisdom for parents like us who are still trying to decide what we need to do to protect our children from some of the new viral threats in the news.

Baby Hezekiah Update-Thursday 9-3-09

2009-09-03T21:45:00.000-07:00

Update from Kiah's Mama: "Hezekiah weighs 5 pounds and 0.4 oz tonight. The nurse tonight told us that he needs to learn how to feed and then he can go home!!!!!!! So we are praying for Hezekiah to suck, suck, and suck! There is a lady who is working with him everyday using a bottle. So pray that he does well with that. He has come so far so we are believing for this last thing. We are very proud of our little Kiah!"

Kate McRae is going back to the hospital

2009-09-01T11:15:00.000-07:00

Please pray for Kate and her parents this morning. They are headed back to the hospital after a bad night. You can click on her photo for the details.

Hezekiah's Latest Update

2009-08-31T16:50:00.000-07:00

I recieved this from Kiah's mommy this afternoon: "Kiah is doing great! He is off both tubes that were going through his belly. We were able to hold him for the first time yesterday. They changed his feeding tube and put an IV in his arm today. They also are giving him more of my milk. We are praying for a miracle week this week. We want the nurses and Doctors to be blown away about his improvement. He is doing well and getting better by the day. I appreciate all the prayers. The doctor said they he could be here at the least 2 weeks the longest 4. He needs to be able to feed from a bottle or from mama to be able to go home."

Photos of Hezekiah

2009-08-31T09:24:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share some photos with all of you who are praying for Hezekiah and his parents. I love these photos! Mommy and Daddy finally get to hold their little guy!

Hezekiah does not have his own site yet but we are doing our best to keep you updated here.

Baby Hezekiah-Saturday, August 29th

2009-08-31T07:08:00.000-07:00

I was away from my computer when this came in. This is from Grandma Sheri:

Saturday, August 29th. Kia is hanging in there. He still has the Cpap on to hekp him breathe. They will be checking his blood gas/oxygen levels today. They put him on his tummy and he seems to like that, per Mama. He is under the billy light still. We appreciate you prayers. I will not be able to update as much becasue I am leaving for LA for some training at the Dream Center. I will be back home next Saturday. I hope to get on a computer when I am in LA. We shall see. Luis and Amanda are doing very well.

Victoria Faith-Please pray for this little girl

2009-08-30T21:17:00.000-07:00

This little angel was born with Charge Syndrome. She has spent many months in the hospital. Click on her photo to follow her story and support her family.

Baby Hezekiah Update #2-Friday 8-28

2009-08-28T22:42:00.000-07:00

Update #2 for Friday 8-28:

Friday night, 10:36 pm. Amanda called and Kiah was put on a Cpap machine to help him breath easier. He has been breathing pretty hard and so they want to help him out. It is on his nose. We grandparents go to see him via Skype earlier tonight. We are ...thankful for the technology these days. Please keep praying for his breathing to become easier. Thank you!!

Baby Hezekiah Update-Friday 8-28

2009-08-28T15:31:00.000-07:00

Another Update From Grandma: "Friday, August 28 at 2:47 pm. Hezikiah was taken off of the Ventilator today and so far doing well. He was put back under the bili light for his liver and wil remove on Saturday to check that out. Amanda, Mom, said he opens his eyes and smirked at them when they talked with him. Keep praying for him to become stronger. Thank you!"

I will post updated photos as they become available.

Abigial is Out Of Surgery

2009-08-28T12:03:00.000-07:00

"Abbey" has made it through surgery. Now the family waiting to make sure that all is well. click on her photo to check in with the famil and offer prayer and encouragement.

Moriah Nelson Update

2009-08-27T18:26:00.000-07:00

Please pray for this very sick little girl and her very weary family. Stop by their page (click on photo) and leave them some love and encouragement. They have an update there as well.

Chez Family-Abigail's Surgery Postponed Until Today

2009-08-27T09:12:00.000-07:00

Please continue to pray for the Chez family. Precious Abigail's surgery is supposed to take place today. The stress of waiting can be as difficult as the surgery itself. Click on the photo for details from the family's blog.

Baby Hezekiah Update-Wednesday night 9:21 pm.

2009-08-26T21:33:00.000-07:00

Grandma wrote: "Amanda left the hospital today. Kiah is still there stable. Thank you to everyone that is praying. We all appreciate it very much. The kids were blessed today as they were told by the Birthing Center, where they originally were to give birth, that they can stay there until Kiah is released to go home. You see the Birthing Center is a house right next to the hospital. They also were told they get all their money refunding. This will help pay for some of the hospital bills and they are waiting to hear if they qualify for Medicaid??? Kiah still gets agitated when they work with him. Luis and Amanda are doing great at comforting him by singing, holding him the best way they can and they have a small pillow that Amanda puts on her and then lays it close so he can smell her. I thought that is a great idea. He really calms down when Luis sings in Spanish to him......God Bless you!"

Please pray for financial provision, rest and continued growth for baby Kiah.

Chez Family-Abigail is facing surgery today

2009-08-26T10:50:00.000-07:00

Abigail is having open heart surgery this afternoon. Please pray for this sweet little girl and her family. This is only a temporary fix until she has surgery three months from now. You can click on her photo to follow her story and her family's courageous journey. You will be updated as soon as news comes to me.

Update on Hezekiah Joel-Tuesday

2009-08-25T23:13:00.000-07:00

Sheri, "Kiah's" Grandma updated tonight: "Tuesday night, 9:22 pm. I talked with Amanda tonight. Mama of Hezekiah, she was emotional because it is hard watching "Kiah" when he gets irritated and flares around when the nurses come to do their rounds and work with him. He gets upset and starts hanging on to the tubes and acts as though he wants to pull them out. Then his breathing gets bad. Please pray for God's peace to comfort him and that he will stay calm. He is a fighter for sure! We pray that this will be used in a good way in his life. Please pray for Amanda too, she will be leaving the hospital on Wed and Kiah will stay. That is always a hard one. They have not been able to hold Kiah yet. I encouraged her to ask the medical staff if they could do this even though they told her she couldn't earlier because it would help him calm down. I give that one to the Lord too. His x-rays and blood work showed everything is ok. Praise God!"

Hezekiah

Mama and Hezekiah

Update on Hezekiah Joel

2009-08-24T21:46:00.000-07:00

From the little guy's proud Grandma:
"Monday night, 8:18 pm. Hezekiah is doing well. They have started weaning him off the the ventilator and last I heard he was at 30% and responding well. He is a strong one! We are so proud of Amanda. She was a champ to us, handled everything so well and even called us when she was not done in the dellivery process(If you know what I mean) Pray for continue strength for little Hezekiah Joel, from the inside out!!!"

Hezekiah Joel

2009-08-24T09:14:00.000-07:00

This little guy showed up 6 weeks early and is in the NICU. Please pray for Mommy, Daddy and 4lb 12 oz, 18 inch long Hezekiah. It sounds like he was in a hurry to get here! No pics yet but I will keep all posted!

Prayer Focus Sunday

2009-08-23T09:46:00.000-07:00

Today I want to encourage you to skim through the posts on this blog and choose a family or child to pray for. Please visit their blog or care page (listed in the right margin) to review their story or progress. The two standing out in my mind at the moment are Sammie and Moriah. Also, please remember to let them know you are praying. The encouragement brings strength to the families more than I can describe.

Moriah is very ill

2009-08-22T08:40:00.000-07:00

Please pray for Moriah. This sweet little cherub has tested positive for Influenza A and they are running more tests. Her little body is already compromised and I can't emphasize enough how dangerous this is for her. Please pray for Justin and Victoria as well.

Pray for the Chez Family

2009-08-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

This sweet family has found out that their newborn has a congenital heart defect similar to what their twins were born with three years ago. They need prayer as the Doctors sort out a plan of treatment and diagnosis. As usual click on the photo to visit their blog.

A Day Of Reflection

2009-08-19T11:06:00.000-07:00

Today is bittersweet day for our family. It marks twenty years from the day that I became an aunt for the second time. Our sweet Katie was born on a warm August California day. For three years we enjoyed her shy smiles, bright blue eye and curly blonde hair as she enjoyed life the way every child should. Shortly after becoming a big sister (a VERY proud moment for her), she began feeling ill and was diagnosed with a rare but aggressive childhood cancer. For the next year, she put up a valiant fight. The day before she turned four, we received the news that the fight would soon be over. There was nothing left in the arsenal to destroy the horrible cells that had changed all of our lives. Over the next few months, every moment was cherished and nothing taken for granted. For the past fifteen plus years, there has not been one family gathering that she isn't missed or a birthday where she is forgotten.

Our family is not the only one who has faced or will ever face such a tragedy. Please pray for continued strength and comfort for our family and others. Pray that they will find better treatments and a cure for this dreadful disease that effects so many.

One of my favorite roles as Auntie!

Praying for Taylor Today

2009-08-18T12:09:00.000-07:00

Got this from Taylor's Mom.

"Taylor will be having surgery this Tuesday (the 18th) to replace her muscle relaxant pump at Chidren's Hospital. She is supposed to be in the first surgery slot. If everything goes well she will stay Tuesday night and will be released some time on Wednesday.

Please keep her and all of us in your prayers!"

This is an older photo of Taylor "trying on" a gift!

Hope from Josiah's Family

2009-08-15T14:27:00.001-07:00

from Josiah's sister: "Josiah changed 77 lives today and literally GAVE life to 5 that wouldnt have survived otherwise. sometimes miracles happen in ways that we dont expect, but the miracle still happened."

Prayer for the Berger Family

2009-08-14T22:25:00.000-07:00

That following is the latest posting on Josiah Berger's site:

Sarah and I wish to thank everyone for your unequalled love and support. We have fought the good fight of faith, prayed without ceasing and trusted Jesus. Now, we have the joy of realizing our Josiah is in heaven. We take great pride and joy in Siah's decision to donate his organs. Siah will now live on in heaven and earth. Hallelujah forever! To God be the glory!

Please continue to pray for this grieving family.

News Update On Josiah Berger

2009-08-13T21:41:00.000-07:00

Here is the news update for Josiah Berger. Please keep praying.

Prayers for Josiah B Update

2009-08-13T10:41:00.000-07:00

A friend of the family posted this:

"Josiah is now on full life support. We are asking for a miracle."

Visit the original post.

Prayers for Josiah Berger

2009-08-13T07:00:00.000-07:00

Please pray for Josiah Berger and his family. Josiah was in a serious car crash this week and is in critical condition. Someone has started a Facebook in his honor where you can post prayers and encouragement. You can also find photos of this young man. Just click the photo to get to his page.

Praying for Kenzi

2009-08-12T08:37:00.000-07:00

Kenzi is a friend of Allison's from school and her Mom is a special encouragement to me. Last night Kenzi had her first seizure in almost a year. Those of you who may not know, the day after a seizure your strength is zapped. Please pray for Kenzi today but also pray for her Mom and family to recover from the stress that these cause. Parents with medically involved kiddos seem to carry a low level ot stress at all times as we try to live life as "normal" as possible. Kenzi doesn't have a website that I know of so I will post a special writing that her Mom posted recently.

Kenzi Girl

words cannot describe the blessing this little girl is in my life...
she is so many things...
sweet
funny
adventurous
deep
amazing
calming
breath of fresh air
pure joy
sense of humor
smart
her smile lights up my life,
so many people miss who she is everyday that I just wanted to take a moment to share her with you. She may not act the same as other children and if you are in a hurry or looking for the norm you will miss the blessing that is her. She is Kenzi, one of the most incredible people you will ever overlook and the loss will be yours. There are many Kenzi's in our life and I pray that you find one everyday.

You may think that you could sacrifice a few moments of your life to bless her but I tell you the truth my friends the blessing will be all yours. As I interact and learn from her everyday I am more and more aware of the scripture in Hebrews that says "Don’t forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it” (Hebrews 13:2). She is my angel and my hope is that you all have the time and space for such an encounter.

Love, April

Moriah is struggling again

2009-08-10T06:52:00.000-07:00

Please lift up Moriah, Justin and Victoria. Moriah is very ill again. You can click on the photo to follow their story.

Kate M - Special Prayers

2009-08-06T22:37:00.000-07:00

Kate McRae is having a rough time today and is having pain that meds won't even touch. Please continue to pray for her. Click on her photo to get an update.

Praise Day for Stellan!

2009-08-03T11:04:00.000-07:00

Stellan is on his way home! Click on the photo above for an update from his Aunt Hilary! Continue to pray for his family and his heart!

Sunday Prayer Focus - Sammie

2009-08-02T08:10:00.000-07:00

Please don't forget to pray for Sammie. She is still hanging in there. Click on here picture to read her family's latest update. She is such a model of courage. I am convinced that her life will touch hers as you pray for her today.

Prayers and Services for Peyton's Family

2009-07-30T12:29:00.000-07:00

This is mostly for local information but also for everyone praying for this family to remember them during these times.

The services for beautiful baby Peyton Joel Brady are as follows:

Recitation of the Holy Rosary – Saturday, August 1st, Wilson’s Chapel of the Roses, 6 pm

Funeral Mass and Potluck Reception– Sunday, August 2nd, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 6pm (Reception will be held in Java Joe’s following service, please bring food to Java Joe’s before service)

Peyton will be resting at Memorial Gardens

Baby Brady-Update-Very Sad News

2009-07-28T19:45:00.000-07:00

Peyton Joel Brady passed away at 5:24 PM PDT, today, July 28, 2009. Please pray for parents Christopher and Marissa along with his grieving grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends. They are 3 1/2 hours away from home and I am sure it will be a very long, sad ride home. Thank you for your continued prayers.

Baby Brady Needs Prayer!-Update

2009-07-28T18:16:00.000-07:00

This was posted by a friend of Peyton's Grandma. "Please pray for Patches grandbaby peyton. he is up at OHSU. He was life flighted after flat lining two times at mercy and they brought him back. He is up at OHSU. He is seizureing and the doctors are not sure if he has brain damage or not. They are thinking it could be his liver and or they are hopeing it could only be viral in which they could treat. Little peyton is not responding to touch or anything right now. He is in coma. They currently have 47 specialist working on him. Please I ask pray for peyton and Chris and Marrissia."
I have emailed her and asked for updates to keep you all posted. Here is the YouTube video from a week ago.

Moriah Nelson

2009-07-28T12:00:00.000-07:00

The latest news on Moriah could have been discouraging but Justin and Victoria are finding hope and courage. They know their little girl is a fighter and I am pretty sure that she got it from her parents. Please continue to pray for this wonderful family. Its been a long battle to care for Moriah and they are doing it with grace, faith and humor. I know they have touched me. My faith is strengthened by knowing their story. I guess that's another reason I want to pass their story on to others. They have had recent discussions regarding the future of Moriah's medical care. Pray for wisdom for themselves and the physicians.

Baby Brady Needs Prayer!

2009-07-28T04:58:00.000-07:00

Please pray for the Brady family. I don't have details but their grandson was airlifted to Children's Hospital this morning and we are waiting for more news on his condition. He is only a few days old and from what I understand has not left the hospital due to fevers. I have no page to send you to but his grandma has been asking for prayer.

Prayers of Hope-Smiles Break!

2009-07-27T19:32:00.000-07:00

It was very hard to just pick a few!

Me at age two

My "clone" at age three

My clone with a clown!

All smiles!

Sleeping Beauty

Abby Update - VERY SERIOUS - URGENT

2009-07-27T12:44:00.000-07:00

Abby Riggs needs our prayers today too. In short, she had a test come back positive for bacteria in her blood and she is already VERY compromised. He family blog explains its better.

Hope

Baby Stellan: Sharing My Heart

2009-07-27T10:56:00.000-07:00

I am not going to pretend that I know how "MckMama" feels. I don't and I never fully wll. I do know the horror of watching your sick child decline to the point where they can only put you in a plane and send you to the specialists where you hope and pray that there will be answers. That all of the people in the world who are suppose to have the answers will. Its a frightening place to be. There is a fog that settles over you, sometimes the words barely come through in the fog of your brain. That is a place I have been and to find peace in that place is nothing more than a miracle. As you pray for Stellan's healing, pray for peace for the family and wisdom for the care teams and safety for the airlift squad. Keep hoping for the best. Remember there are hundreds of families in this situation at this very moment who deserve your prayers as well. We don't know there names or immediate struggles but God does. Please talk to HIM about them too.

Hope

Baby Stellan "Is in bad shape"

2009-07-27T06:47:00.000-07:00

According to Stellan's Dr. B, he is not doing well.

Follow MckMama's updates on Twitter.

UPDATED: Sunday Prayer Focus - Baby Stellan

2009-07-26T19:58:00.000-07:00

MckMama has update her site. Please continue to pray for her very ill little boy.

Sunday Prayer Focus - Baby Stellan

2009-07-26T07:11:00.000-07:00

Please visit Stellan's family blog for details. We need to pray for Stellan but also pray for his tired and stressed out mama. She poured her heart out in her last write up and I am sure she would appreciate any and all encouragement. Please feel free to re-post this for others as well. You can click on the photo to navigate to their website.

Also, you can follow him on Twitter.

Praise Day for Madalyn!

2009-07-23T08:54:00.000-07:00

Tami's Facebook Status :

doing the "going home from the hospital happy dance" with the kid who hasn't eaten since April that happily ate a bag of chips last night!!! Can't wait to get home...

She will still need us to pray for continued recovery and wisdom for the Doctors in treating her. I just didn't want to pass up a chance to praise God as well!

Prayer TIME for Moriah!

2009-07-21T16:17:00.000-07:00

Moriah is not doing well. Her parents have posted the details here. Please keep them in mind and let them know you are praying.

Thank you!

Birthday Edition

2009-07-19T09:53:00.000-07:00

I have prayed about this and because its my birthday, I am going to take the liberty of asking that you pray for my family today. (Hey, its MY birthday, don't I get to do what I want?) Allison is in stable health at this time but my adorable husband had to leave town for work for several weeks. That means that even though I have a teenager who helps, it is nothing like having another parent here to manage her daily needs (food, baths, diapers, clothing, activities, etc.). I am not only missing my companion, I know that both of my girls feel his absence.

One more reason for this posting, I wanted to bring attention to those of you who have not walked this path of having a child with medical needs, life still goes on around us. Birthdays, anniversaries and holidays take place while our children are sick or hospitalized. The calendar doesn't stop. We learn to adjust our celebrations. In the past ten years, we have spent a July 4th, Christmas week, Valentine's day, St. Patrick's day and an anniversary sitting in our little girl's room wondering how it would turn out.

So I am asking, not just for today, but when a holiday comes along, and you are praying for the meal or the day, lift up those kiddos and families who are just hoping for a regular day let alone a holiday. One more, I am acutely aware that I my solo flight in special needs parenting is temporary, for many it is not. I am sure that they grow weary and discouraged with the daily tasks and would love your prayers as well.

Moriah is closer to home now!

2009-07-17T21:40:00.001-07:00

Moriah and her family have made it back safely to their own hometown and nearby hospital. Moriah felt the affects of the transfer and needs our prayers. You can visit her page here to get to know them better.

New Concerns For Kate's Family

2009-07-16T14:13:00.000-07:00

Please check in with Kate's parents. Kate's brother is now having health issues and these sweet parents are being pulled in different directions! None of this has taken the Lord by surprise but it can mess with a parent's balance. They need our prayers!

Sammie Hartsfield-Wall of Dedication

2009-07-15T21:28:00.000-07:00

Please visit Sammies Wall of Dedication and sign it to show your support.

Also, don't forget to visit her Caringbridge Page to get the latest on her condition.

Specific Requests for Kate

2009-07-14T05:20:00.000-07:00

Kate's Mom is asking that we pray for the following:

1. Improvement in Kate's right arm and hand, as we are not seeing much at all
2. Protection from any sort of outside illness for Kate (and Aaron and I for that matter)
3. Sleep for Kate especially, as she desperately needs it to heal.
4. Wisdom for everyone involved in her care, that the best plan of action would be developed for her.
5. No, absolutely no, cancer cells in her spine.
6. Protection for Kate's hearing specificall

y during the chemo
7. Protection for Kate's kidney's during the chemo
8. That the tumor would shrink (miraculously, or through medicine)
9. That God would get glory through Kate's horrific journey
10. Kate's healing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Skip down to an earlier post for the website

Prayers of Hope

Please Pray for Scarlett Grace

Update On Moriah

Please pray for Moriah and Family!

Mother's Day Prayers

Ezekiel is home now!

Update on Ezekial

"Please pray for my handsome little ezekiel. blood tests came back and showed that ezekiel has liver failure..."

Urgent Prayers Needed for Little Ezekiel!

A Miracle for Madalyn

~*~Aurora update*~*

From Brandy: "She's doing much better thanks to the antibiotic, prayers, loves and well wishes.. She actually slept through the night last night and I got a solid 7 hours.. I can't remember the last time I got 7 straight hours.. felt like heaven!!"

Praying for Aurora

Sydney Grace has Passed

Update On Sydney Grace

Prayer for Sydney Grace

Praise and Updates from Moriah!

MRI for Kate Today!

Two Urgent Prayer Needs

Finding Families to Pray With

Finding Families to Pray

Car Wreck Updates

PLEASE STOP AND PRAY

Christmas in the Hospital

Praying for Polly

Jeremey Friedriech Website

Urgent Prayers Needed for Jeremy Friedrich

Continuing To Pray For Kate and A Way To Help

Continuing to Pray for Madalyn

Chosen One

Kate McRae on Dr. Phil

Asking for Strength to Be Thankful

Praying for Owen's Heart

Praises and Prayers for Moriah

Unintended Hiatus

Prayer Focus Sunday-Sammie's Family

Sammie Passed On Early This Morning

Sammie's Family Needs our Prayers

Moriah is settling in

Praying for an Inspirational Family

Praying for Ezekiel

Prayer Focus Sunday-The Nelson Family

The Cry Of a Mother's Heart

What Do You Do When...

Blue Ribbon Show of Support for Moriah

Two Families That Are Heavy On My Heart

Praise Day for Hezekiah!

From Mama: "Kiah is home sweet home... It has been wonderful having him here. He already went pee pee on mommy. It was hilarous! Thank you for all your prayers and support."

URGENT Prayer for Moriah

Plea for Prayer and Fasting on behalf of Kate McRae

Prayer Focus Sunday-September 11 Reflections

Update on Hezekiah

Real time Request for Kate McRae

Praise Day for Hezekiah!

Kiah weighs 5lbs & 5oz!!! As soon as he gets feeding down this big boy is coming home!!!!! Yeah! Luis and I gave him a sponge bath this morning it was awesome.... The little things that make us happy =)

Great news for Baby Hezekiah!

Sunday Prayer Focus: Cold Flu "Season"

Baby Hezekiah Update-Thursday 9-3-09

Kate McRae is going back to the hospital

Hezekiah's Latest Update

Photos of Hezekiah

Baby Hezekiah-Saturday, August 29th

Victoria Faith-Please pray for this little girl

Baby Hezekiah Update #2-Friday 8-28

Baby Hezekiah Update-Friday 8-28

Abigial is Out Of Surgery

Moriah Nelson Update

Chez Family-Abigail's Surgery Postponed Until Today

Baby Hezekiah Update-Wednesday night 9:21 pm.

Chez Family-Abigail is facing surgery today

Update on Hezekiah Joel-Tuesday

Update on Hezekiah Joel

Hezekiah Joel

Prayer Focus Sunday

Moriah is very ill

Pray for the Chez Family

A Day Of Reflection

Praying for Taylor Today

Hope from Josiah's Family

Prayer for the Berger Family

~~Aurora update~*