This post comes from Leigh Tudor, Erica's sister.
I just spoke with my sister, Erica Tudor Reed. As you know, she and Jason just returned from Ethiopia on Saturday with my newly adopted niece, Maura Rohama. They took Maura to the International Adoption Clinic at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital for a check-up yesterday. The doctors admitted her with concerns of a heart condition, and they have been doing tests and waiting on lab results. The cardiologist came in this morning and looks like the probable diagnosis is cardiomyopathy (viral). There is severe damage to Maura's right ventricle, with significant amount of blood pooling. She will be at Vanderbilt most likely through the weekend, at the very least.
In these types of cases:
- About 1/3 of patients' hearts recover and strengthen on their own.
- Another 1/3 can be controlled by medication without further damage or strengthening.
- The last 1/3 can expect to see gradual deterioration with compromised life expectancy.
Tomorrow, they may do a heart catheterization and/or a heart biopsy - both of which are risky procedures, especially for one so tiny.
These our specific prayer needs:
- We covet your prayers, first and foremost, for Maura Rohama. We ask for God's healing hand to touch and heal this sweet baby girl.
- We also pray for strength for our family to deal with whatever the prognosis may be.
- Please lift up Erica, Jason, and Ashton (my five year old nephew) and ask for God' to give them comfort and peace. They have been through so much to get Maura home, and she is truly loved.
- Pray for the doctors to be able to quickly diagnose and treat Maura. We long to have her home where she belongs.
Leigh Tudor
31 comments:
We are in prayer for you right now.
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Reeds,
We are praying for you precious baby girl!
The Richardsons (AWAA YG)
We will pray for Maura and your family. She is a beautiful little girl.
Lisa
Praying for miraculous healing and health -- to God be the glory!!
Praying for all of you. She is so precious.
Praying for this precious girl and your family. Believing in our mighty God that calls things that are not as though they were - believing for Maura's complete and total healing. Thank you for the update!
Praying for your sweet Maura and your whole family.
We are praying.
Erica, PLEASE call me if you need to talk. My son, Kael had his first cardiac surgery at 3 pounds!! He is now doing so well, at 11 years old and over 100 pounds. I know you've seen his picture on our blog. We would love to be an encouragement to you and can explain some of the procedures to you , if you need it. We will pray for all of you!!!!
Our family is praying Erica. Father, heal this sweet baby girl!
Rachel Setliffe
Erica, I am praying fervently for Maura and your entire family. He will not abandon you.
Blessings and love,
Sue Prause
Erica or Leigh, please call me as soon as you get this...719 332 5164. I have to connect you with a dr. here in COS whose daughter had the same condition and survived. She is a good friend and has traveled with us to Russia with HopeChest.
erica & jason...we are praying for you guys!
The Lord did not bring this baby here for anything other than her complete restoration and full life in this family. Praise Him for sustaining her until her mom and dad could bring her to the US where she can get the best care, and thank Him for the healing He's completing in this precious baby's life!
Praying Like Crazy!
Gina Root and Family
I'm praying like crazy too! Your family is constantly in my mind and heart.
-Reagan (from AWAA YG)
We are praying for your precious daughter and sending so much love today.
Love, Gillian
All of you are in our prayers as always, and will stay in them until she is healthy and you have peace.
Sweet baby girl, she will heal.
Praying so much for your family! Praying for miraculous healing of Maura's little body. My little sister-in-law who was adopted from China awhile back (she's in 6th grade now) had a heart condition and when the Surgeon went in to operate, they found her completely healed. Praying mightily for this same healing for Maura!! May God strengthen you all as you lean on Him!!
Praying, praying and praying a little more for Maura and your family.
We serve a mighty God for whom nothing is too difficult or wonderful!
Love and hugs and prayers,
Debi
Reed Family,
We will also be praying for Maura and your family. Praying for you to have the peace and strength to endure this trial.
Blessings,
Sydney
Praying for sweet little Maura and for your precious family. My heart goes out to you.
Gina Corderman
Praying for your sweet little one and trusting that God's mighty hand will heal her.
Cris Peters
We are praying!!!! For recovery, restoration and healing. I cannot bleive this. I am also burdened to pray for your strength as you jump into this head first after an physically/emotionally draining trip home. We love you Reed family. God bless you.
we are praying for your sweet little baby and your family.
He healed your heart, there's no reason to think He can't do the same for Maura. I'm praying for you guys.
Oh Eric my heart is breaking for you. I am praying for healing for your sweet girl. Oh just weeks ago we were there at Vandy with Nile--you are in the best place possible! Praying for healing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are praying!!!
So sorry to hear about your daughter. We'll be praying.
I am praying for your family. I'm so sorry that Maura has to go through this. I'm sorry for your family having to go through this. I am praying for her to have a complete recovery. God gave her to ou to be healed here. She's at the best place for that to happen.
NeSheryl Williamson
I am praying for Maura and your family. God still works miracles. My family witnessed this just a month ago when my niece was in the hospital with H1N1 and pneumonia and per the doctor a 'fatal' lung condition. God healed her and she is at home laughing and back to her normal self. God will heal Maura!!
In Christ!
We are praying for your precious daughter and family. She will be healed and God will get all of the glory.
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