July 12, 2006 - Baby Judah

Dr. Newman told Matt and Rachel yesterday that there was nothing more medically to be done for Judah and that it was time to unplug the machine. Rachel asked for one more day and Dr. Newman agreed. Today they will remove Judah from ECMO life support. This is where we need God to perform a miracle and make Judah’s lungs and heart work enough to sustain his life. Please pray for Judah and his family.

Lord, we beseech You on behalf of the Southmayd family. Grant a miraculous healing in Judah’s tiny body. You *are* the great Physician. Place Your hands on his lungs and heart and make them function as they were designed by You to function. Heal his body, Lord. Allow him more time here on earth before You take him home with You. Grant Your peace that passes all understanding to Matt and Rachel. When we cannot understand a situation, we can still rest in the knowledge that You will take care of us. Thank-you for Your son who died on the cross so that we could have such an intimate relationship with You. Thank-you that You understand what it is like to have a child in pain. Thank-you that You will take care of Matt, Rachel, Judah and the rest of their family.

In hope and love,
~Tanaya~