Tuesday, July 10, 2012

We Believe in Miracles

As we write this blog we are in the NICU room with our strong little man on one side and a strong baby girl on the other. Drake continues to fight harder than any baby should ever have to fight...fighting for his life. Despite the situation, it is his strength and God's will that is keeping him with us.

At 10:00am this morning we were told that without kidney function, he would not make it another 24 hours. That is something that plays over and over in my mind...no matter what I do, it will not go away. We are still hoping and constantly praying that a miracle takes place in this room tonight.

We need him and he needs us.

39 comments:

  1. We will keep praying for that miracle!
    Julie Cathey

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  2. Continued prayers for sweet Drake.

    Yvonne

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  3. Praying for Drake

    Yesenia

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  4. I continue my special prayers for Kennedy and especially for Drake right now. Hoping that this latest obstacle will just be a distant memory very soon and that you will all continue to be strong, very strong! Miracles do happen and God has been so good to you. I pray He will continue his blessings of perfect health soon for both your sweet children.

    Love,
    Stephanie Bird

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  5. Praying that the Lord continues to rain His love, blessings, and grace down on your family!

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  6. Praying for a miracle for you tonight. God is good and powerful. I was saying a prayer for Drake as I drove my daughter to dance class today. She is 5 yrs old. As I was praying, out of nowhere, she says from the backseat, "I blew him a kiss Mommy." "What? Who did you blow a kiss to, honey" I asked her. She replied, "To God." God is listening to the prayers of all who are praying for your sweet son. Continued prayers for God to heal Drake tonight.

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  7. I will pray that a miracle takes place tonight as well.
    Greg

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  8. Continuing to pray for your family.
    Jolain

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  9. Kelly and I are praying right now that we hear the best news possible in the morning.

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  10. Praying as hard as we can for sweet Drake and his sister and his parents. You are all in your hearts right now. God is with you all.
    Holly and Chris

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  11. Annie and Brian,
    I am continuing to pray for a miracle for Drake.
    Stay strong. You are both awesome parents. I am praying for you as well.
    Noni

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  12. I am continually lifting you all up in prayer. God is constantly bringing you to mind and I am praying without ceasing! Praying for a miracle!
    You are loved!
    Kathy

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  13. Annie and Brian,

    We are praying still for Drake, that God let's his little kidneys start functioning again, and that he starts getting rid of all this excess water out of his system right away, and continues this fight of his. God has Drake in his embrace right now, and is in control. We are praying for Kennedy to continue on her path as well as for you two to stay strong right now through the roughest time of your lives. You two are amazing parents!

    Ben and Christine

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  14. Prayers for Drake & Kennedy...that they gain strength from our positive thoughts and energy, to bless their doctors and nurses and to comfort their mom and dad.

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  15. Praying for you all! Continuous prayer for Gods miracle.
    Katie O.

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  16. Praying for Drake and your entire family! God is good and will continue to be with you through every step of this journey! Praying for miracles

    Lisa schwartz

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  17. Praying for you to witness a miracle tonight.

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  18. We continue to join the multitude of prayers of healing over little Drake! We are praying & BELIEVING in a miracle!!!! May the Lord continue to overwhelm you with His strength, His endurance, His peace, His hope & His comfort!!!! We're so sorry you are all having to go through this....just so sorry!!!!!

    Scott & Lori

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  19. Praying for you Drake and Kennedy! God is mighty and amazing, may be bless you all with a miracle tonight!
    The Thomas Family

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  20. I do not pray, but I am HOPING for Drake and for you. I do not know what else to say.

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  21. Praying for you all

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  22. You all are in my heart and prayers.

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  23. You guys don't know me, but I came across your story. Our son was born at 25 weeks in kidney failure and didn't pee for several days. I remember so well counting every little drop of pee in that catheter. Hang in there little Drake!! Praying for strength for all of you.

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  24. We are constantly Praying that God will keep Blessing Drake and Kennedy and keep giving them the strength to grow and get stronger day by day. We are sending daily prayers for you and the family.

    Demetria, Kor'Nequiah, and CorVonte' Edwards

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  25. We believe in miracles! Praying for comfort and strength for all of you tonight!
    We love you,
    Paul and Meredith

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  26. Praying that Drake gets his miracle as well as for your own peace as you are faced with the most difficult time of your lives. Stay strong for those precious babies!
    Jen

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  27. Each and every one of you are in our prayers. I pray that God wraps his loving arms around baby Drake and shows us all why we believe in miracles. Your sweet babies are fighters beyond belief and I have FAITH in my heart that God will show you all the way. God Bless to your family and stay strong!

    Nick & Jaime Thomas

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  28. Lord, make those kidneys work. Show these people the miracle of your power that all things are possible. Please lord please. Amen

    Amanda (and I will continue sending prayers from Seattle)

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  29. Praying for both of these tiny precious babies

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  30. Miracles do happen and we are praying that God sends one your way tonight. Keep believing!
    Love Robyn and Jason

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  31. Hang in there little Drake! You are a miracle and blessing to us all! Love and prayers to the whole Gilstrap gang.

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  32. Praying for Drake!

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  33. I saw this on my friends Facebook and I am praying for you all this morning! I am lifting baby Drake up in prayer and praying for a miracle!

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  34. I am so glad that we have a mutual friend on FB and that I could have the opportunity to voice a prayer for your family. Our God is a mighty and loving God!

    Dear Lord, please give Drake Your strength to overcome these difficult circumstances. Use this situation to show all that You are in charge of miracles, a loving and strong God, who heals and blesses even the smallest child. Walk with Annie & Brian providing Your strength and comfort. Father - we ask these things and give You the glory, knowing that You have a plan for these babies.

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  35. Praying for little Drake constantly. Please know that although there is no comparison for the emotions your feeling, they are shared among your friends and family. So many people are praying for Drake and you can feel it through the comments. Hang in there little guy, God is with you.

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  36. Thinking and praying for Drake and your family constantly.

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  37. Woke up, quickly thought of drake....and continuing sending prayers from Seattle.

    Amanda matges

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  38. Praying for little Drake,that his kidneys start to function. Little Drake is in God's hand and I am praying that he heals his body. Also praying for the whole family.
    Aunt Donna

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