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Many of you know. Some of you do not. So this is only a brief snapshot that will conclude with a request. It is a request that we’re all capable of fulfilling. Simply, I (we) request your prayers and faithful hope on behalf of William and our family.
Patti and I found out in February that our sixth grandchild, who is to be born sometime between today and Thursday (June 28th), is facing a few challenges as soon as he arrives from his mother’s womb. An ultrasound revealed that the left side of William’s heart is pretty much non-functional. So, as soon as he is born, he will be facing an open-heart surgery to bypass the complications. This will be the first of three heart surgery’s that William will have by the time he is 2-years old. William also only has one kidney, but it is fully functional and adequately carrying the load.
Our family has grieved some only because no one wants their kid(s) to go through what William is facing. But, we are strengthened by several factors. First, there may not be a better surgical team or hospital in the world that will be caring for our little guy. Second, we have been speaking to and praying for William for the last five months. By now, he surely knows in the Spirit, that he is important to us, loved by us, and graced with purpose and the magnificent love of God. Third, we have already felt your prayers. So thank you.
There are many moving parts to this story. So, not to overwhelm anyone with details, just know that we welcome you to share with anyone you know for more prayer. In fact the more the merrier! The Lord Jesus promised his presence in times like this. In regards to this promise… we are most confident!
After the surgery, William Michael Brewer will spend extended time in the Cardiac NICU at Children’s Hospital in Denver. William has a couple of older sisters who will spend a lot of time away from their parents over the next 5-6 weeks. As I said, lots of moving parts, quite a few needs, with grace to cover it all.
So, I unashamedly ask and thank you in advance for your prayers and warm thoughts! You are a great comfort to us all.
We are grateful for your amazing love!
Mike & Patti
Nicole plans to post regular updates to her Instagram account: @williamthewarrior.
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Update: 8/3/18 – William has gone home. Balloons, cupcakes, excited sisters, and cousins awaited his grand arrival to his new digs. Quite the day!!!
Update: 7/8/18 – William experienced a bit of tachycardia earlier today. He’s been given meds to control the rhythm.
Update: 7/7/18 – Nicole posted an extended number of events and prayer concerns from the day. Check out @williamthewarrior on Instagram or my Facebook page.
Update: 7/5/18 – He’s off the vent, and getting reacquainted with his paci!
Update: 7/4/18 – William’s chest tubes and vent were removed today! He’s off pain meds except Tylenol. He is doing very well!
Update: 7/2/18 – William’s HLHS first surgery went as well as could be expected. He is in the CICU in Children’s Hospital in Aurora, CO.
Update: 6/28/18 – William is here! Born @ 12:50pm – weighs 8.5 lbs – brown hair – beautiful! Mom is tired but great!
Update: 6/23/18 – Surgery for William will be Monday, July 2nd.
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