Somer just got off the phone with Adam, who just talked with the doctor. The doctor is not positive. He says that Meriah is not heavily sedated, but is not responsive, and has not been trying to breathe on her own today. He says that babies with lowered body temperatures can still respond to stimuli, and they are not seeing this. Because of the extended time with low oxygen levels, there is significant concern of brain damage. Adam and Crissy, who had been feeling a bit more hopeful, are naturally taking this news hard.
The doctors opinion seems to be quite the contrast with the encouraging opinions of the nurse watching her.
The doctor said they will begin warming Meriah up around noon tomorrow (Friday). He wants family to be available to be with her 24 hours a day.
The doctor's opinion is that, short of a miracle, things are not good. However, it is a miracle that this baby was brought into the world; and it is a miracle that she has survived. God's arm is not to short to provide the miracle of healing. Please continue to pray.
amatnong says:
Ive been thinking and praying for them all day. Im so sorry to hear this news!
christopher says:
Thank you for your prayers!
tgeorge says:
Timothy M. George VSN
endlessly4christ says:
We are uplifting this situation in our prayers. Adam, Chrissy and Meriah may you find yourself safe in the Everlasting Arms.
a fellow soldier of the cross,
Kristen Hoover
Jan says:
Hi, Adam and Crissy - Bill and I want to send much love to you and little Meriah. Paul let us know what's going on. We (the GA-Cumberland Conference Evangelism department - five of us) are on retreat in north Georgia, and we have stopped often and prayed as a group for you all. We believe and trust in a God who hears prayers, and many tears have been shed as we plead with God for Meriah's life. We will not stop boldly imploring the Lord to work a miracle in her behalf. Please know our hearts are knit with yours, and we will continue to hold you all up before Him.
Much love,
Jan & Bill