Monday, May 12, 2008

Urgent Prayer Requested!

Karen called me home from work tonight because Jacob wasn't doing well. His nurse is at the house currently and he's having difficulty breathing in his right lung. He's spewed out most of his last feed from over 5 hours ago and it doesn't look like he was digesting it or absorbing his medicine. The worst part though is that he's had several long periods where he's stop breathing all together and hasn't been able to be stimulated out of it. The nurse is giving us instructions on how to stimulate his heart as long as it continues to beat and after that... we're not ready to go there! Please continue to lift him up and pray that he is able to breathe steadily and tolerate his food and medicine! Thanks!

42 comments:

Anonymous said...

We our praying for strenght for sweet baby Jacob. This is the first time I have posted, but have been following your lives for quite some time. You are a blessing to us.

Anonymous said...

praying for you & your family
~k

Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba) said...

I'm praying. Keep us posted as best you can.

Laurie in Ca. said...

Praying right now for Jacob to be alright and for you and Karen to have peace in this right now. Asking the Lord to watch over all of you in this difficult time, moment by moment.

Love, Laurie in Ca.

Anonymous said...

Many thoughts and prayers for you Jacob and your family tonight.

Anonymous said...

Praying!

asplashofsunshine said...

Prayers prayers and more prayers.... Love is surrounding you and your sweet family right now. Hugs from California!

Anonymous said...

PRAYING, PRAYING, PRAYING!!

Lauren said...

Prayers going up now!

Unknown said...

Sending up prayer after prayer for you all.

Anniesue said...

We are praying and asking others to pray too!!

Anonymous said...

Praying for baby Jacob up here in State College, PA!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

I haven't left any comments on your blog but have been checking in on Jacob and praying for him regularly. I will definately keep him and your family in my prayers.

Yvette said...

Dear Fahmer family,

I just checked your blog and noticed your latest post regarding the urgent prayer request for precious Jacob. I know this must be a very scary moment but please know that you will be surrounded by prayers from all over the world tonight. I will email all of my "Internet" friends that walked this Trisomy 18 road with me and ask them to pray.

Love, Yvette Hostetter
www.tristanasher.blogspot.com

Bee said...

Just wanted to let you know i am praying with all my might for you guys ~ Barb from Australia

Anonymous said...

We are praying!
Heidi

Anonymous said...

Praying for my sweet boy.

The Mom said...

Sending urgent prayers you way from KY!! Fight little one, fight hard!

Mommy to those Special Ks said...

Praying for Jacob!!

Anonymous said...

I will be praying. I will pray.
Randi Booth

Unknown said...

Praying for Jacob and your family here in Virginia. I've followed your blog for quite some time and am amazed by your strength. God is good!

Anonymous said...

praying!!

cheryl

Donna said...

Praying for sweet sweet Jacob.

Emily said...

Storming Heaven's gates for sweet Jacob and will not stop....

Angie said...

I am praying for each of you right now. I pray that God will keep fear from taking hold of you, and instead replace fear with an unfathomable peace. He alone holds the power of life and death! Jacob is safe in His hands.

Kim (marygracesummons.blogspot.com) said...

We are praying for sweet Jacob tonight. He is such a tough guy.
With love,
Kim

Anonymous said...

Praying for Jacob and your family from Michigan.

Anonymous said...

Approaching the Throne boldly for Jacob.

Love,
Karen in TN

Cathy said...

Lifting high in prayer for our lil man Jacob. CAthy & Annabel

Anonymous said...

I have been reading your blog for a while but have not commented...however...wanted to let you know that precious Jacob and your family is being lifted up in prayer tonight.

Trust in the Lord and he will keep all of you safe in his arms.

Love, Wendy from Texas

Anonymous said...

Our bible study group prayed for baby Jacob earlier this evening and now that we see this urgent prayer request we will continue to be in prayer for him.

Amy said...

Praying God gives you strength and wisdom as you need it tonight!! May God hold you closer than you could ever dream!
Praying
Amy

Brad and Fran Hoagland said...

I have been inspired by your family for quite a while now. I dont know if I've ever commented before, but I want to let you know that you and your entire family are in our prayers. Come on Jacob! Stay strong!

Anonymous said...

We are praying for you here in Arizona and have asked all of our neighbors to pray for you as well. Stay strong Jacob we love you!
Love,Cathy in Arizona

Shari said...

Praying now!

Sonja said...

My prayers are with you all. I ask God to bless baby Jacob. He is such a sweetheart and so are his brother, mommy and daddy and whole family.

I pray that he will begin to breath better and grow in strength, tolerate his meds and his food. Gods blessings are always upon him.

Keeping posted from Florida

Anonymous said...

We are all keeping your family and jacob in our prayers.. I attend church with you every sunday, and always pray for you and yours. You have an angel, and no matter what comes of this, you will always have that angel..

sumi said...

Praying!

Anonymous said...

Long time lurker, just wanted to post that I am praying for Jacob and all of your family.

Pam in Iowa

Megan @ SimplyThrifty said...

I'm praying for your family and little Jacob. May the Lord strengthen you right now.

Anonymous said...

I believe God has surrounded your family from the beginning, and will pray that you feel His presence more completely as you continue on your journey. I am proud to join Jacob's beautiful prayer team!\
Love from Texas

Anonymous said...

My heart hurts with you. I'm praying for you and your precious little "gift" tonight. Diane B.