My newest niece could use some prayers right now. Kate was recently adopted from China by my sister in law Karin and her husband Jeff. She has a rare heart condition where her heart is upside down and on the opposite side of her chest. They knew this about Kate when they adopted her. In fact, they wanted her even more because of her condition.
Well, Kate had open heart surgery on Monday. She's stable, thank God, but her vessels are leaking fluid badly and the doctors are having a hard time getting all her meds into her. She really could use some prayers if you're so inclined.
You can keep up on Kate's condition at Karin's blog Our Treasures from Afar.
Each of Karin and Jeff's kids has a story that's interesting, but Kate's is particularly amazing.
Last year when Karin and Jeff were assigned Zoey for adoption, they were aware of little Kate, who was in a separate orphanage from Zoey's and in a different part of China. Since Kate had not yet been assigned an adoptive family, they put in a request to adopt her as well for fear she would not get the immediate care and treatment she needed. Amazingly, China approved their request and allowed the two girls to be adopted at the same time, something that is simply unheard of in that country.
Kate has been home for a few months now and is thriving. We'd like to keep it that way, so any prayers you can offer Kate are greatly appreciated.
Update: My husband and I were just talking about Kate and her condition when he told me something I didn't know before. Kate was operated on while she was still in China, and the Chinese doctors butchered her heart, which is why she is in such bad shape right now. Now, I'm more than worried. I'm angry.
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Got ya covered! Best wishe... (Below threshold)1. Posted by GarandFan | April 16, 2009 11:10 AM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Got ya covered! Best wishes for a swift and full recovery.
1. Posted by GarandFan | April 16, 2009 11:10 AM |
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Posted on April 16, 2009 11:10
2. Posted by mag | April 16, 2009 11:21 AM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
will do!!!!
2. Posted by mag | April 16, 2009 11:21 AM |
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Posted on April 16, 2009 11:21
3. Posted by Michael Laprarie | April 16, 2009 11:24 AM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
"Amazingly, China approved their request and allowed the two girls to be adopted at the same time, something that is simply unheard of in that country."
I think that's called "God's Will." :-)
Will be praying for this precious little one.
3. Posted by Michael Laprarie | April 16, 2009 11:24 AM |
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Posted on April 16, 2009 11:24
4. Posted by Kim Priestap | April 16, 2009 11:28 AM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
You're right.
4. Posted by Kim Priestap | April 16, 2009 11:28 AM |
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Posted on April 16, 2009 11:28
5. Posted by kawaika | April 16, 2009 11:51 AM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
I will pray for her.
5. Posted by kawaika | April 16, 2009 11:51 AM |
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Posted on April 16, 2009 11:51
6. Posted by Maddox | April 16, 2009 11:58 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
May God continue to bless these children and your family. Thank you for sharing.
6. Posted by Maddox | April 16, 2009 11:58 AM |
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Posted on April 16, 2009 11:58
7. Posted by Alan Orfi | April 16, 2009 12:08 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
She is definitely in our family's prayers.
7. Posted by Alan Orfi | April 16, 2009 12:08 PM |
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Posted on April 16, 2009 12:08
8. Posted by BT in SA | April 16, 2009 1:03 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
We will definitely keep Jeff and Karin - along with Kate - especially Kate - in our nightly prayers!
8. Posted by BT in SA | April 16, 2009 1:03 PM |
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Posted on April 16, 2009 13:03
9. Posted by Steve | April 16, 2009 2:38 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Prayers on their way. Keep us posted on her recovery, would you?
9. Posted by Steve | April 16, 2009 2:38 PM |
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Posted on April 16, 2009 14:38
10. Posted by The Exposer | April 16, 2009 8:32 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Prayers for the little one, successful treatment and full and speedy recovery.
10. Posted by The Exposer | April 16, 2009 8:32 PM |
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Posted on April 16, 2009 20:32
11. Posted by Archelon | April 16, 2009 10:36 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Done. And will be done.
11. Posted by Archelon | April 16, 2009 10:36 PM |
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Posted on April 16, 2009 22:36
12. Posted by Christina Viering | April 18, 2009 5:24 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
My prayers are with them.
12. Posted by Christina Viering | April 18, 2009 5:24 PM |
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Posted on April 18, 2009 17:24