Prayer for Stellan

As I begin the yearly task of Spring Cleaning, my heart is heavy. I am thinking of organizing closets, planting flowers, and wiping down baseboards. I am reminded of how insignificant these tasks are when I read about a precious 5 month old boy that I have fallen in love with. I have followed MckMama's blog for almost a year and have had the pleasure of watching how our Lord works, heals, and holds steadfast in times of uncertainty.

Long story short...during her pregnancy, Stellan's mom was told that he would not survive because of heart complications. I'm not a doctor and won't try and give the accurate details of their struggle, but Stellan was born a healthy baby back in October 2008. If you are interested in following their story I suggest subscribing to her blog. Recently Stellan's heart has flipped back into some of the issues he had while in utero. With little to no success, his doctors have tried numerous drugs to get his heart to break out of SVT. They are currently in the process of introducing yet another treatment. The fear is that no one is sure how long his tiny body can endure the strain that is on his heart.

Please pray for Stellan. As a mother of three I am grieved by what this family is going through. I know their hope is in the Lord but it is human nature to doubt, to question "why," to sometimes feel, "Where are you, God in all of this?"

Father, give them strength. Give them the peace that surpasses all understanding. Show them your mercies. It if is your will, allow us to carry some of this burden for them. We know we are never alone, Lord. Make your presence known in that hospital room and in their home. Heal him Jehovah Rapha...