If you remember, in previous posts I wrote about adorable baby girl with HLHS from Hartsville. We met sweet Kierra and her mom, Shirley, at MUSC in October when Mary Clare had her heart catherization, and got to know them better as they were still on 7C in December when Mary Clare had her second surgery. As rare as Hypoplastic is, it was shocking to know another baby with the defect so close to us. I’m sad to say that baby Kierra passed away this Saturday at only 5 months old. Baby Kierra’s heart didn’t do well after her first surgery and was on a heart transplant waiting list, and sadly never had a chance with a new heart.<\/p>\n
I pray that Shirley finds peace, as I cannot imagine what it is like to lose a child. Fortunately, Shirley was able to bring her baby girl home for a few months and spend time with her away from the machines, doctors and MUSC life.<\/p>\n
I am again reminded at how blessed we are to have our strong baby girl and pray that God continues to allow us to care for her. She is a true miracle that we are so very thankful for.<\/p>\n
Baby Emerson is at MUSC right now for her pre-op day, and will have her second surgery, the Glenn tomorrow. I spoke to Erica last night and they are all very nervous, as one would expect. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. If you are interested in keeping updated on baby Emerson (as I often have several of you ask about her) please visit her care page. Go to www.carepages.com, log in, and go to her page: EmersonBanksMay<\/p>\n
It is amazing what these babies endure. What little fighters and what amazing testimonies to God’s grace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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