A Nightmarish Day

Getting the call, driving to the hospital all felt insane. How can the world just be going along with its business when our world feels like its crashing in on us. Mei-Ling is very sick, sicker than any of us could imagine. I cried, I prayed, we prayed, we cried and yet we had to do stupid ordinary things like stop to get something to eat.
We only know one thing for certain, we need a miracle.
This is a very difficult post to write. Mei-Ling is so very sick, they found she is missing one kidney, her liver is not where it should be and and she has at least two spleens. Right now, her kidney is enlarged and is infected. She also has sepsis, her blood is infected. Her defect is known as heterotaxy polysplenia. Its rare, very rare and the mortality rate is much higher than any of us ever wants to see in print. At this point the Doctors are concentrating on the infection. Later they will consider surgery to see if things can be fixed a bit. We are not sure she will make it, we are praying for a miracle.
The tiny one is so pale and listless. So much pain, her sobs are heartbreaking.
We know for sure that she will be in the hospital for a minimum of two weeks, no doubt longer.
Please say a prayer for her. Please get everyone you know who prays to pray for her. Nothing is too hard for God, nothing.

Melanie and Casi need your prayers too.

Comments

Patty ~ I just wanted to let you know that I have just read your entry about Mei-Ling - how very sick she is. I will do my best to pray for her and family any time that I think of it. God is Awesome and hold tight to his strength.
Praying, Lisa in Texas = )
Anonymous said…
Wow, that just took my breath away. You had been on my mind all day and I was hoping for good news.

I will keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.

Strength to all,

Hendrika in TX
Susan Godfrey said…
Your entire family is in my prayers. We lost a baby this past September and I can understand your worry, my prayers are with you! I don't know where you are in Texas, but we live out by Hills boro. If you ever need anything, please feel free to email me (there's a link on my blog) and if possible, I'll be happy to help.

Hugs & Blessings!
Susan Godfrey
http://www.susangodfrey.blogspot.com
Clara....in TN said…
Hold fast to His dear hand, and He will lead you through all things. And when you feel you cannot go on, He will bear you in His arms.
Our Father will either shield you from worry or He will give you strength to bear it.
Know that Mei-Ling and all concerned are in my prayers...Clara...in TN
Patty said…
Thank you Hendrika, thank you for your prayers
Patty said…
Susan, we are near cleburne so not far from you at all, thank you so much for your prayers. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Patty said…
Thank you so much dear Clara for your words, I needed them.
Peggy said…
sending up prayers for Mei-Ling and for her parents and you. Give her a kiss and tell her there are lots of people praying for a quick healing.
nancyr said…
I am so very sorry to hear that Mei-Ling is so sick. I am praying for her and your family.
Hold on to one another, and know that many are praying for Mei-Ling's healing.
Grancy
My prayers and blessing for Mei-Ling and the whole family!!
Miranda said…
Patty-Keeping Mei-Ling, Melanie, Casi, you and your family in my prayers.
sheila said…
Patty, I've been reading your blog for a long time and haven't been able to leave a comment, now all of a sudden, I hope this will go thru. I just want to let you know that I'll be praying for sweet little Mei Ling and for all your family. She is so precious.

Sheila
nancyr said…
Patty,
I googled "heterotaxy polysplenia" and found a forum that you might like to read.
There were comments from parents of infants with the congenital problem, as well as from adults, one in her fifties, with the diagnosis.
One four year old was very ill, and is now doing well. She had a very severe infection at one point.
There are comments from lots of people dealing with the condition.
It definitely looks hopeful.
Puting out lots of prayers.
Grancy
Patty said…
Thanks for that Grancy, my friend Marci sent me the same link and what a blessing it has been to read the messages, so full of hope.
Baleboosteh said…
Dear Patty,
Praying for Mei-Ling and all of your family - that this precious little one will be healed and that you will all experience God's strength and peace.
ann said…
Patty,
I have read your blog for quite some time. You are always an inspiration. I have never commented before, but I had to let you know that I will be in prayer for all of you. I really can't imagine the heartbreak you are experiencing, but I can pray and pray I will.
So sorry to hear this. Praying for you all.
R. Aastrup said…
Patty--my parents send their love and prayers along with mine... You're right: NOTHING is too hard for the Lord.
2 LMZ FARMS said…
I was so sorry to hear about the little one. You and yours are in my prayers.
Laura
Genuine Lustre said…
Oh Patty - I just checked in and saw this sad news. My heart is breaking for all of you.

"Into your hands I commend Mei-Ling, her body and soul and all things...."
bingo~bonnie said…
I haven't been on your blog in several weeks and am so shocked by your post today! I had no idea that Mei-Ling was sick - can't imagine what Melanie is going thru!!

You mentioned the babie's blood is infected - will she have to have a blood transfusion? If so is there anyway we can make a blood donation in her name? I am located here in SE Texas.

I will be praying for Mei-Ling very often - As often as I look into the eyes of my newborns. They arrived 6/4 and are very small compared to the photos you show of your grandbaby born only a few weeks before them.

Patty, thank youfor updating us and know that God is with you.. I pray that you stay strong. ~Bonnie in SE Texas

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