This is the story of Baby Jonah...
Jonah was Welcomed into the world with open arms on March 13th, 2012. This beautiful baby boy weighed in at 6lbs 2oz. To their surprise, his Mom & Dad found out quickly that he was born with a cleft palate (which is not painful nor visible). They thought this was the reason he had trouble eating. (This is all being corrected slowly with a special bottle and surgery when he gets a bit older)....but that's not all. His pediatrician thought she heard an""inconsequential heart murmor" and was refered to MUSC's pediatric cardiologist a week after he was born. They were told that day that his little heart was only functioning by the use of his left heart ventricle. Jonah was immediately admitted into MUSC for more extensive help!
As of today Jonah has had to have a feeding tube to gain weight in hopes of staying within his "percentile weight". The doctors had reported that there are 4 issues with his heart and will have to undergo a series of surgeries. The first surgery took place on March 30th. His second surgery will occur around 4-6 months of age. His final surgery should occur between 2 and 4 years of age.
So, this is the first chapter of Jonah's Story! Baby Jonah is a True Miracle! And…if you know the story of Jonah and the whale...this is Jonah's whale! He is a true testament of our faith in God and his Will!
I am asking all of you out there if your reading Jonah's Story to...
Spread His Word, Share the Love &
Create a Very Special Name Plate for Baby Jonah!
Jonah, You will make it through, we know it!!
ReplyDeleteNick sang his solo for competition & he "rocked it". Afterwords, in the dressing room, Nick said "I sang for Jonah, I'm exhausted!" We'll see you soon little guy!!! Lots of hugs & kisses, Love, Auntie Chris, Uncle Eric & Nick
Hi baby Jonah, you are so special to God! God will use you to touch nations! You be strong, because everything will be alright. You have a bright future ahead!
ReplyDeleteAmy...I wanted to take a min. and tell you how much I love you. You are an AMAZING women, and mother. You have UNBELIEVABLE strength and I admire you, and I am so proud of you. You are one of the most selfless people I know. You are truly my Hero. I love you cousin, and I would love the chance to wrap my arms around you and make all of this go away. Keep being strong and we will continue to pray. I LOVE YOU xoxoxoxoxox luv j
ReplyDeleteHi Jonah! This is your cousin Jessie! Welcome to the family lil guy! Just to warn you, we are all a little crazy in our own ways, but for the most part we are a great family. Some people say we yell to much, but we are not yelling, we just get excited and talk loud! Look...you come from a family of fighters, so I no you are gonna be just fine, and one day we are all going to sit around the table (because thats what we do) and yell out all our stories about you. Keep fighting lil man, because thats what we do, and I will see you soon. You have an army of prayers coming to you every min. I love you and we'll see you soon, and be ready because Gigi and Zoe can't wait to love on you. Luv Jessie, Fred, Zoell and Gigi
ReplyDeleteDear Baby Jonah - You are a blessing from heaven. True beauty sent from God. You are strong and will continue to fight through this difficult time. You will be in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry such a little guy has to go through so much! Jonah is definitely in my thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteThank you for passing along the email about little Jonah. I will certainly be praying for him. My heart goes out to his parents.
ReplyDeleteWill say prayers for sure check on the updates. Be strong and know you're not alone. Seems a lesson a lot are learning now a days.
ReplyDeletePraying for my little guy's surgery!
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Hi Jonah it's your cousin Nick. Just Wanted to tell you that we lit a candle in church for you today. And also, we are praying for you all the time, along with lots of other people from Connecticut and we won't stop. Hang in there, buddy! Love, Nick
ReplyDeleteJonah, I keep thinking every day what a lucky baby you are. You have the best care at the hospital & the best care from your parents. You will improve in the days ahead & be a bouncing baby boy soon!!! Love you sooo much, Aunt Doris
ReplyDeleteDear baby Jonah,
ReplyDeleteYou, Mom, Dad, and Lily have been constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Your name bracelet is on my left wrist and Michael's, too. Jonah, there are so many people, near and far, who are praying for you, your family and medical team. You are a special little fellow and I look forward to meeting you when in Charleston later this week.
Love from all of us,
The Stalb family
The prayers and support that we have received is overwhelming! I cannot begin to explain our appreciation for all that you are doing. We pray that Jonah will be a living testimony to the power of prayer and faith (Proverbs 3:5). Also, the musicians tonight were pretty cool because of the driving force behind their ministry. Thanks again, we cannot wait for you guys to meet him.
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Jonah's Dad (aka Linn)
Hi jonah, its your cousin taylor! I know your having a hard time but just hang in there. We are all praying for you! Just hurry and get better so we can come see you and hug you.
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Hi Jonah, just some more family from ct. wishing you and your family all the prayers and strength needed to get through this lots of love from Frank and Nancy Q.
ReplyDeleteHi Jonah, just some more family from ct. wishing you and your family all the prayers and strength needed to get through this lots of love from Frank and Nancy Q.
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