Prayers and tears...

I've been praying daily to Heavenly Father for a friend of mines family.  Her son was born almost a month ago with something called Heterotaxy. His heart formed wrong and many of his organs are supposed to be in the wrong places.  Also he has no spleen.  The poor little guy has had about 3 surgeries since he was born.  His mother was able to hold for the first time since he was born today amongst wires and tubes.  Every update she posts brings tears to my eyes.  She has been so strong through everything. 

I can somewhat relate to what she is going through but only my experience was the complete opposite. I was the one stuck in the hospital with wires and tubes coming out of me while my baby was at home waiting.  I will never forget when Josh was able to bring her up to me and I was able to hold her.  I remember having to move the tubes and wires out of the way and how I had to be careful in the way I moved so I wouldn't pull on something that shouldn't be pulled.  I remember when he showed up with her how my heart just dropped because I was just beginning dialysis for the day and I was so worried that they would tell me no I couldn't hold her.  I don't really remember holding her after she was born.  All I remember was being wheeled back into surgery as Josh was at the door watching.  Just bits and pieces are in my mind. All I know is I wanted to go home to be with my husband and our children.

I don't know how I would have handled it if I was in Mary's position. Which brings me to thinking about Baby David.   I guess we can consider him lucky in the way that he won't remember what is going on right now or the pain.  Yes, he'll probably have to go through many surgeries during his life but hopefully this will be the worst of it all.  And hopefully the worst will be over soon. 

Let's just all pray up to Heavenly Father for him to gain weight.  For him to be able to get off the intubation.  Pray for his family and that he will be able to go home in the near future and that he can lead a wonderful, happy life.