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Update on Joe- from Kendra
By Kendra | June 27, 2008
Thank you so much for praying. We are buoyed by the prayers of our online friends and those here in real life, too.
Yesterday morning I thought Little Joe was sleeping just a bit too late for my comfort and when I went to wake him he was white, purple lips, eyes rolled back, clammy skin. I called 911 and he was transported to the local ER. Care there was very good, but his signs were puzzling (extremely low blood sugar, dangerously high potassium levels, among other things) so they transported him to a children’s hospital 2 hours from our home. Thankfully, my sister-in-law is a nurse here and my family lives in this city so we have places to stay when we need a bit of sleep.
Joe has been a normal, healthy baby with no signs of anything abnormal. He ate well at 1 a.m. the night before I found him struggling. That’s Little Joe with me in the photo to the right.
They have prepared us for the long haul (both in and out of the hospital). Joe will be in the PICU for a good portion of next week at least. He has multiple systems affected. They have completed CT Scans, EEG, Spinal Taps, Viral cultures and they want an MRI.
We desire your prayers more than anything right now, so please remember our Little Joe.
~Kendra
Topics: Mighty Joe's Story | 19 Comments »
June 27th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Kendra,
I pray.
Joining Jesus’ who ever lives to intercede for us.
He cups us close.
And I reach through these words, cyberspace, and hug you long and hard, whispering love from a Mama’s heart.
(((Kendra)))
On my knees….
Ann
June 27th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Praying, trusting the Spirit to give us words when we are wordless. May you be bathed in His gentle Spirit, and Little Joe be cradled in his hands.
Annie
June 27th, 2008 at 11:49 am
We are praying for you!
June 27th, 2008 at 11:58 am
My sincerest, most heartfelt prayers are going up right now for you, your precious baby, and your beautiful family.
June 27th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Kendra & family,
Our family is praying for each of you and especially for little Joe.
I am so thankful that God is never surprised by anything–He knows all. And I am ever comforted by the fact that He loves us so dearly. We can trust Him. I am praying that you are able to rest in His love. May He strengthen and preserve each of you and restore Joe’s health.
Praying for you….
Clarissa
June 27th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Kendra,
Our family will be praying for you. I just read about Joe over on Heather’s blog. Although we have not met in person, I feel a friendship bond with you. We will trust on the great mercy and love of our Lord and Savior. I pray the Comforter will overwhelm you with His perfect Comfort.
Blessings,
Tonya Chapa
June 27th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Committed to holding Joe up to Him for as long as this lasts…..
Peace to you, Kendra.
June 27th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
Praying for you, your family, and your precious son.
June 27th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Praying and praying.
Love,
Rebecca
June 27th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Will continue to pray for your sweet Joe and the rest of you and your family. What a scary time. But what a great God we serve who is in control of every detail. The unknown is scary, and I’m praying for clarity for the doctors and staff to know what is going on in Joe’s body.
June 27th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Lord Jesus,
Maker, healer, author, sustainer. . . we trust you, help us to trust you with our smallest ones. . . pour out your mercy on this family and this little one. . . you are the God of miracles. . . your mercies are never ending. . . we praise you for your mighty works and ask you to bring discernment and healing and rest to this family. Amen
June 27th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Praying for your family! Thank you for keeping us posted!
Blessings~
Kelly
June 27th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Praying!!
June 27th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
praying on the east coast, kenj–
jodi
June 27th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Kendra, your mom called me yesterday and told me what was going on. Our family will be on our knees for yours today. Please let us know if there’s anything more we can do. We’re not too far…
June 27th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
We are praying for you all, Kendra, for your sweet little boy, for you and Fletch and for your kids at home.
Rebecca
June 27th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
((( Praying for your sweet boy! )))
June 27th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
We are praying!!!
June 28th, 2008 at 10:36 am
Our family is praying for all of you!
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” -Ehpesians 3:20,21