Hope for Baby Bennett: Please pray for Bodie

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Please pray for Bodie

Please pray for Bodie. He was acting a little lethargic this morning and not eating quite as quickly as he usually does. Since the doctors have impressed upon us that you can't take chances with these kids, we brought him to the ER. While there, he started desatting really badly. He's now been readmitted to the CTICU and is not in good shape. They can't figure out why he's desatting. Please please please pray hard for Bodie.
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7 comments:

AnonymousApril 18, 2010 at 8:57 PM
I was just wondering how you guys are doing today, and said a little prayer. We will be praying much harder for you all. Glad you we're so aware and brought him in. We'll be praying for the Doctors too. We love you guys!
Erin
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AnonymousApril 18, 2010 at 9:23 PM
praying.

-Eric
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AnonymousApril 18, 2010 at 9:40 PM
Praying hard!!!

Landon & Maria
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Chris and KarenApril 19, 2010 at 5:34 AM
I'm holding Bodie up to the arms of our God. Love to you dear Amy, Karen
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Wodzisz FamilyApril 19, 2010 at 5:36 AM
Praying like crazy for Brodie and all of you.
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mom2loApril 19, 2010 at 6:53 AM
Praying for you, Bodie, the doctors/nurses and all who will be caring for your sweet little guy. God is in control!

Kathy
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AnonymousApril 19, 2010 at 11:12 AM
Amy: I'm praying for your family and your beautiful baby Bode. Love, Carolyn
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The Chosen Mothers by Erma Bombeck

Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures, and a couple by habit. Did you ever wonder how mothers of children with life threatening illnesses are chosen?

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