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I was born on March 1st, 2009... 13 weeks earlier than expected. Both Mommy and Daddy call me their little miracle because I was born without a heartbeat. I only weighed 2 pounds and 2 ounces when I was born, but now I am growing stronger... or at least I think so! This is my story!

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Monday, April 13, 2009

I have an infection...

Hi Everyone,

I need you all to do a favor for me. Ready? Ok. Please say a prayer for me and ask all of your friends to pray for me. Here's why:

The doctors say I have an infection that I can't fight off but they aren't sure what it is. They are giving me three different broad spectrum antibiotics to fight it off, and once they find out for sure what it is, they will discontinue two of the antibiotics.

My platelet count is too low for them to do tests to find out what I might have. (I like to keep folks guessing, ya know?) They gave me a blood transfusion yesterday and are giving me platelets today. They stopped feeding me yesterday (and I was looking so forward to a chocolate bunny and Peeps for Easter) and put me back on a ventilator. As long as I'm on the ventilator, they won't let me eat. Bummer!

Please remember my whole family in your prayers. My Mommy and Daddy are very worried about me. Mommy is staying with me most of the time.

I'll update everyone when the doctors tell us more.

Love,
Riley
Posted by Riley Tate at 9:03 AM

3 comments:

  1. Janis BylerApril 14, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    Riley - I have been praying Ephesians 3:16 - 18 for you - I pray Riley, that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His spirit in your itty-bitty inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your tiny heart through faith. And I pray that you Riley Tate, being rooted & established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide & long & high & deep is the love of Christ.
    Just imagine Riley, as much as your Mommy, Daddy & all the rest of your family & friends love you - God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit love you so much more & are always with you! May God bless & keep you, XO

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  2. Riley TateApril 14, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    Hi Baby girl!!! You have no idea how many people down here are calling to see how you are and praying for you. I can't wait for you to get better. Never stop fighting little one! We all love you and we will be there with you every step of the way!
    Know that I pray for you every time that I can. And can you tell mommy and daddy I pray about them too!
    Love you,
    Aunt Becca

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  3. AnonymousApril 15, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    I love you Boo! I can't wait for you to get better. I keep calling Grammy to see how you are, she just keeps saying "The same" I can't wait for her to say that you're all better! I love you SO much and I know that you are SO strong and will pull through this. Take your time and get better, as long as you promise to get ALL the way better this time. Because its almost time for you to come home, and we need to play and snuggle, not cough and cry!
    I love you bigger than steel.
    Love,
    Aunt Katie

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