1bassoon Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I received word last night that a friend's 3 yo, Emme Grace is in dire circumstances. While attending her older brother's speech & debate tournament, she was complaining of intense pain in her stomach. While at the ER, she went into cardiac arrest but was resuscitated. This morning, they opened her abdomen and found a 4 cm hole in her stomach lining. They've left her abdomen open to do more surgeries. She wasn't expected to make it through the surgery, but did. However, she is in critical condition and unresponsive. She was adopted from China last year. Thanks for praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Oh heavens. My prayers are with her and her family. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anissarobert Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I'll keep her in my thoughts and prayers.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide eyes & laughter Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 That poor family and little girl. Prayers sent for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 praying here as well. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 praying :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Praying here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnetteB Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Praying here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire in NM Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 (edited) Lord, I just want to lift up little Emme to You. I pray for Your healing hand upon her tummy as she sleeps. I know she is in Your hands. Thank you, Jesus. AMEN :grouphug: Claire in NM Edited February 22, 2009 by Claire in NM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacqui in mo Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Oh my! That just takes your breath away. Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Praying right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 I just got a call from a friend who's been in touch with the pastor staying with Emme's family. It does not look good. In the words of the pastor, "It is truly in the hands of the Lord now. She's not expected to make it through the day." She still has not woken up from surgery. Praying that God would be glorified, whatever the outcome. Praying for healing. Hugging my 4yo very tightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missplacedalaskan Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Oh my goodness! Will be praying for Emme Grace and her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Poor little thing :( Praying for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Emme passed away this afternoon - peacefully, and in the arms of her family. I'm sure the family will need more prayers - they left town last week, Emme passed while they were out of town, and now they come home with empty arms and broken hearts. Thank you for your prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I am very sorry to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsouthern Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 awww praying for her and the family :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 This is absolutely heartbreaking. Praying for strength for the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly in IN Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 We will be keeping this family in prayers. Thank you for sharing so that we can keep Emma Grace and her family in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I'm so sad to hear this. Continued prayers for her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soph the vet Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 :grouphug: to your friends. What a brief time they had with her, but I am thanking God that there is eternal life and she is with Jesus now. D.L. Moody said as he was approaching death, "Soon, you will read of my death in papers, but don't you dare believe it for I will be more alive than I have ever been." And so is Emme Grace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBlueLobsters Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 :( Praying for that family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 :grouphug: to your friends. What a brief time they had with her, but I am thanking God that there is eternal life and she is with Jesus now. D.L. Moody said as he was approaching death, "Soon, you will read of my death in papers, but don't you dare believe it for I will be more alive than I have ever been." And so is Emme Grace. :iagree: I know her parents do, too. They are very mature believers. But, as we told the kids tonight, knowing the truth doesn't make the emotions "go away", and they will be sad for a very long time, even though they know she is with Jesus now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 :iagree: I know her parents do, too. They are very mature believers. But, as we told the kids tonight, knowing the truth doesn't make the emotions "go away", and they will be sad for a very long time, even though they know she is with Jesus now. Oh my yes. Knowing the truth does not take away the pain. Praying for the family through this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Our family was at the tournament this past week. I remember coming into the large gathering area and always seeing the 4 little girls sitting in a circle playing games...on Thursday, my two girls joined them in playing simon says and red light/green light...I sat there in one of the few downtimes to be had just marveling at these precious children playing and smiling. I took a few pictures because it was such a special memory for them...we found out the next day that she was at LeBohneur...and waiting for the announcements was weighing on everyone. You could feel the prayers being sent up in that room of hundreds of people...I pray the Forbes felt the prayers and received mercy through this past week. Keep praying. Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 My prayers are with the family at this time of loss. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 We will pray for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reya Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Praying for the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 What a tragic situation and outcome. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with this family. Rest in Peace, sweet Emme. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I just read this thread. My prayers for the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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