My mom (Marcy) went to visit Caden this afternoon and left encouraged. . he has two of his tubes out--ones that were in his nose and taped across his face. . so he looks more comfortable--that's the good news. The "opportunity to pray news" is that he is fighting infection. He's on antiboitics, cultures have been sent off, and they seem to have it under control.
He's enjoing being held by his parents and family after 2 whole days last week of not being able to be held.
My mom also said that it's so sweet to see how Caden responds to Melody's voice--that he really seems to calm down and his heart rate go down.
Thank you to all the many, many people praying. Please keep interceding for our little one. We know that God IS in control. We're praying for the infection to be healed, for the feedings to go well (they'll start that when they get the OK from the surgeon), and for wisdom for Melody and Nathan as they make decisions about his care.
This is a prayer that my (Star) friend Michelle wrote and prayed for Caden. You can pray it, too! :)
Father, we are praying for Caden Joseph Lilley in need of Your healing touch. We ask You to look upon him with mercy and compassion. You have taught me that sometimes we don't have what's needed because I haven't asked, and so we gather together and ask for healing. Father completely empty the Doctor's, nurses, and any person making medical decisions for Caden and fill them up with Your Wisdom and Your Wisdom alone regarding all needs that need to be administered to little Caden. Father, we praise Your name for the gifts you have given those on this earth to perform surgeries to help our bodies but most of all we Praise Your Name because You are The Lord Who Heals, The Lord Our Peace; God Almighty, I AM. Thank you for making Caden perfect and choosing wonderful parents who love You Lord and place their hope and trust in You. May Your Spirit strengthen Melody and Nathan right now. Father, comfort them with the assurance of Your love. Help them trust You, and remind them that You are the One who makes a way when things seem difficult; nothing is too hard for You! NOTHING. Help them not give up, to keep watching for Your answers and Your healing. Give them faith. Help them not to lose their confidence in You and Your faithfulness, to know they will see how Good You are. Thank you that you hear them in their distress; May they sense Your presence right now. In Jesus' name, amen.
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Amen!! We are praying!!
Cade is just so precious and I'm so proud of Mel and Nate for how brave and strong they are being! They are already such great parents to that lucky little boy!!
The little song I keep singing for Cade is so simple yet means the world right now is:
HE'S GOT THE TINY LITTLE BABIES IN HIS HANDS, HE'S GOT THE TINY LITTLE BABIES IN HIS HANDS, HE'S GOT THE TINY LITTLE BABIES IN HIS HANDS, HE'S GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS!
Lord, there are times when Mel and Nate can't even hold their little baby, but YOU have never put him down! You have been lovin up and snugglin with that baby ever since he got here and will continue to do that for the rest of his life! We trust you and know that you work out all for good. Thank you so much for the wonderful job Mel and Nate are doing to take care of him, and we pray you'll grant them peace and comfort! Heal Caden's little body and grant wisdom to everyone involved. Amen
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