Friday, December 2, 2011

Family Meeting

We had another Family/care team meeting earlier today. What we discussed is something every parent dreads. We talked about preparing ourselves for the real possibility of losing Ryan. We thought that when we repaired her heart that she would excel and improve to the point that we would get her home. Well things don't always work out the way you wish they would and Ryan is not getting better. Her heart and lungs are still very sick and with the chromosome abnormality that she has, its hard to predict how she will respond next. After the meeting Michelle and I left the room and prayed. This was such a precious time that helped us realign with God and each other. We have decided to continue to fight for her till the end and we are still praying for a miracle! I credit all of the amazing comments that have been sent to us that always seem to encourage us in our time of need. Michelle and I are going to pray with Ryan tonight and tell her that it's ok if she needs to let go. This will be very difficult for us but she needs to know that we will be ok. So I ask you all to please pray for this time that we spend together. Thanks again for all the prayers, Jared

10 comments:

  1. My heart is with you three! You have handled so much with tremendous faith and grace. Although Ryan's life has been difficult, she is so lucky to have you and no matter what happens, you will always be Ryan's amazing parents.

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  2. Michelle & Jared -- praying for God's will and His peace to surround your family tonight.

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  3. Thank you for sharing Jared. Your openness allows so many to see courage and faith being tested to the max. We are distraught thinking of you tonight, but our God is faithful and He will never leave your side during these precious moments. We love you guys and are praying with you.

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  4. From FB:

    Donna Bezona Cook: Oh my goodness. I cried with you just reading this. We are praying with you for a miracle for Ryan but if God chooses to take her she will be well remembered.

    Elizabeth Mahoney: Jen and all - I have never met this family, but boy have they and Baby Ryan touched my heart. I will be praying for all of them. There are no words to describe how the love of God is shining through this family.

    Rebecca Watson Beard: God will carry yall. Your all in my prayers

    Colleen Moore Donahue: My tears and prayers have been flowing all day for Michelle and Jared. Prayers for little baby Ryan ♥

    Kris Carpenter Kwant: Praying for amazing peace. Thankful for the beautiful gift of parenthood, that give us a small glimpse of God's love for us. M & J, we love you so very much. Will be ceaselessly praying for you.

    Gail Salters Lake: Jared and Michelle my heart is aching for you as you do what you know you need to do at this time with your precious Ryan. God will give you strength and peace as you touch her little body and talk with her tonight. You have to keep fighting until the end thats for sure. Tears fell down my face as read your message. My husband and I are standing with you in this fight. Speaking life into her body and strength and peace to you and your family. God is Good and He Does Good!

    Andrea Anthony Starr: I am praying for a miracle, it's in gods name that we pray, because with that he can move mountains and heal infants

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  5. My heart truly breaks for you both with every post I read. I cannot even pretend to imagine what you are going through right now. Just know I pray for Ryan and you both continually. I will be praying for peace for the both of you and for baby Ryan. God can do anything. Ryan couldn't have asked for better parents for her. We love you guys.

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  6. I'm going to my knees tonight. God is holding you.

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  7. Friends in Indiana, Florida, Texas are praying for your family. They wanted me to tell you so that you'll know Ryan's story is affecting so many.

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  8. We are praying for you. We send our love and thoughts for Ryan. Our friends in Maryland are praying for you today...

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  9. South Carolina and Shaw Air Force Base prays for your family and baby Ryan. We are but spirits sent to earth looking for a human experience and we are given a body to deliver gods work. yet we act like humans looking to have a spiritual moment. Ryan for whatever time god has given her you have been amazing parents, she is a personality that has restored faith to so many. May god bless you where every your journey leads you. Have Bengal tiger strength and let no one steal your peace.

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  10. Michelle & Jared,
    There are no words to express my heart at this moment. I will just say this: We are all 1 body in Christ; where 1 hurt, we hurt, where 1 stand, we stand, were 1 weep, we weep, where 1 press on in faith, so we do with you. May the broken body of Ryan be the resurrected body of Christ!
    All love & faith is with you.

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