Yesterday afternoon, I received a phone call from a lady who said she had an urgent prayer request. She also emailed me a copy of the prayer request to share with you. Please read below. I ask that you lift this little 7 month old girl and her family up in prayer.(Pic - Kari with her brother and sister)
Hey Everyone,
Kari's surgery was delayed this morning. We had hoped they could use our blood for her surgery, but a mixup with the Red Cross didn't make this possible for another day or so (they "spun" the blood at the Red Cross, but the hospital needed "whole blood"). We opted to go forward with the surgery instead of waiting for the blood issue to be resolved, so she went in around 1:15. The surgery lasted over 3 hours.
When Dr. Spray was done he was satisfied with the outcome. He closed the sternum, but quickly opened it back up because Kari's heart began to swell. Her heart will remain open tonight and they will try to close it in the morning. The cardiologist (haven't talked to the surgeon yet) says this is not too unusual and is hopeful that all will go well in the morning. Of course Jeff and I are very scared. Please continue to pray for her.
Will update you as I know more.
Jennifer
Father God,
ReplyDeleteWe know you are the Great Physician and nothing happens in our lives that isn't filtered by your Soverign power. We ask on behalf of little Kari that you hear our prayers and keep her safe in your arms during this delicate time in her life. I also ask that your Holy Spirit would draw so near to her parents that the peace that passess all comprehensian will illuminate their lives and infiltrate their hearts. Lord through all of this may you be glorified to the family, the medical staff, and all involved. We give you all the praise, honor, and glory for Kari's life and we know that you love her even more than her mom and dad so we know you will take good care of her.
In the powerful name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen.