Prayers for Stellan

I don't know how many of you already know this story. I read McMama's blog from time to time, and her faith is simply amazing. (If you click on her blog, you should check out her son's name gallery too.)

Stellan (aka "McMuffin") was diagnosed with SVT (Supraventricular Tachycardia) in the womb, and was not expected to live. SVT (in a nutshell) is a very high heartrate-- and a baby's heart cannot keep up that kind of pace long-term. Jennifer and her husband put their son completely in God's hands, and he was born full-term, with no signs of SVT.

Unfortunately, about 11 days ago, Stellan's heart flipped into SVT and he has undergone just about every procedure possible (except surgery) to get his heart into a normal sinus rhythm. He has to stay out of SVT for 24 hours, but so far, he's only stayed out (I think) for about 4-5 hours at the longest. There is no telling how long Stellan will have to remain hospitalized. He just turned 5 months old a couple days ago.

McMama's blog has received so many hits, and Stellan's story has become so widespread, that Jennifer was interviewed last night by her local TV station in Minnesota. Her is the link to the newcast:

http://kstp.com/news/stories/S859209.shtml?cat=1

Incredible, isn't it? Even a little baby can spread God's message, of faith, hope, and love.

I think back to when Gabriel was 6 days old, and he had to go back in the hospital because his jaundice was really bad. The home health care company had no bilirubin beds available for in-home treatment. I was so upset...yes jaundice is temporary, but it was no fun. They wanted to start an IV in Gabriel, couldn't find a vein, and after 4 tries, I told them to stop because my angel baby was screaming so hard, he was turning blue. We did have superb care though, and Gabriel was discharged after 14 hours, after his bilirubin count stayed down.

So my experience is really nothing compared to what Jennifer, Stellan, and their family are going through right now. Please, please pray for Stellan. Please pray for strength for Jennifer, her husband, and their 3 other children. Please pray for Stellan's heart, and that God's will be done.

No matter the outcome, it is awesome to see God's hand at work. Little Stellan has no idea how many people have been praying for him, but the graces are visible.

Stellan, we are praying for you!