Keep Those Prayers Coming for Gabriel !

Gabriel is out of Special Care and is back in a regular room. He is doing well on the thicker formula/rice cereal mix. He has been off oxygen all day. So far so good…praise the Lord.

We are rejoicing for all that God has done in restoring little Gabriel to good health. Certainly a rough few days, and now God is being glorified through this little one. We continue to pray for mom and dad as they must spread themselves so thin between the little ones at home and Gabriel in the hospital. Thank you Grandpa Ron for this latest update.
Blessings, Prissy

PRAISE THE LORD SOME MORE !

Praise the Lord some more! Gabriel has been detached from all the wires and tubes with the exception of a feeding tube. He is scheduled to be moved back to a regular room this afternoon (as soon as one becomes available). The staff tried to get him to nurse today but he fell asleep instead. Grandpa said he guessed he’d fall asleep too if he got moved from a box full of tubes and wires to his mother’s arms!

Gabriel is improving still. This isn’t completely over yet, but thanks for the prayers so far!
Gabriel's Grandpa, Ron

Holy Father, thank you for touching this baby and his family in such a mighty way. May all those that see the work of Your mighty hand understand that by You and You alone is why this little one is being restored to good health; and, may You receive all Glory and Praise. In Jesus' precious name we pray. Amen

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PRAYERS NEEDED FOR BABY GABRIEL

Update on Baby Gabriel, Monday, Aug. 25th
Grandpa Ron talked with Gabriel's dad, Adam, last night. They removed the breathing tube yesterday afternoon and all was going well as of about 8:00 pm last night. They were also starting to feed him - not sure if it was with a bottle or the feeding tube. They have also removed all the EEG wires, etc. from him. Gabriel was awake and alert at least part of the time. The impression Grandpa got from Adam was that he was continuing to do better which is something to praise God about.

What a beautiful day God gave me today. Even with the summer August heat, the gentle rains kept the severe temperatures from climbing to the uncomfortable zone here in South Texas. I take a deep breath and let it out slowly as I ponder what is it that I need to do today? How will God use me today? Oh yes, that’s something I can count on. You see, I expect to have at least one assignment, if not more. I’m still learning, even at my age, I need to stay open to whatever He would have me to do. But, I can totally miss His message to me, if I focused on myself, instead of getting open to the Holy Spirit.

As good as my day was going, I was sharply reminded that there are friends and family struggling with huge trails as my phone rang and my attention was suddenly focused on my friend’s tearful voice as she described her baby grandson’s (11days old) serious condition. A healthy baby boy born only 11 days earlier was now diagnosed with viral meningitis. Even after 2 days of hospitalization his condition had worsened. Over the tears, I heard her request to please continue to pray for Baby Gabriel. All I could think, was thank you Father that we can come to you with these incredible needs and we can lay them all at your feet. We don’t have to wait; You are available whenever we call Your name. All through today, we have continued to communicate via emails.

So here is the latest update on this dear little one. Gabriel stopped breathing this afternoon, and while being resuscitated, he started experiencing stronger seizures. Little Gabriel has now been moved to the full-blown intensive care unit and is on a ventilator at Children’s Hospital in Birmingham, AL. His doctors believe this to be complications from the viral meningitis. Please pray specifically for Little Gabriel to be restored to good health, pray for his believing parents, family and for the medical staff caring for him.

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Thank you and blessings, Prissy