Mikayla means 'who is like God' and Jean means 'gift from God'. We are learning those truths more and more with every passing moment.
Update Sunday 9 am : Mikayla is not doing well this morning (Sunday) her breathing is a serious problem.. There are many complications to fight at this point. We are praying for miracles.
Update Sunday 12:45 pm : We are waiting on some test results on brain and lung function. The machines are doing everything for Mikayla right now. Her heart has some normal premie issues that are secondary at this point, but could become a bigger problem down the road. Thanks to all for your continued prayers and support.
Update Sunday 5pm: Mikayla desperately needs to show some response. Please pray for her development. Most recent tests show some underdevelopment in the brain. We don't know what the effects of that are. Again, thanks for the showering of love and prayers. The Lord is sustaining us. We need a miracle.
Update Sunday 8:30 pm : they're giving Mikayla a steroid shot to help her blood pressure. She is maxed out on two other medications for blood pressure. God is giving great grace as we wait. We love you all and can sense your prayers for us. Thanks for all you are doing.
Update Monday 5 am : the nurse let us know this morning that Mikayla is maxed out on a fourth blood pressure medicine. She is still having a hard time maintaining her blood pressure. We will be seeing her shortly. Pray for our courage today. Also pray that Jodie, Kendra, and my parents make it down here to see Mikayla.
Update Monday 6:30: Mikayla is not coming home. Her blood pressure is not good and she is maxed out on all her medication. We are thankful for some time with her this morning. We will get to hold her and love her after we take her off her medicines and breathing machine. Thanks for your prayers.
Mikayla passed away this morning at 9:25. She is with Jesus. We got to hold her for her last minutes with us. Thanks for your prayers.
Prayers, love and hugs.
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DeleteQuerido hno y amigo no se que decir. Ha sido noticia tras noticia. Orando por la salud de los gemelitos y de la hija de Mark. Dios tiene el control. Es muy duro como padres y abuelos no poder hacer nada y solo depender de nuestro Buen Dios y recordar que todas las cosas sirven para nuestro bien. Que duro entender eso... Orando Ahorita. Col. 3:23-24
DeleteYou and your family are in our prayers Mark.
ReplyDeleteMikayla Jean is beautiful! We love you all so much and we're praying.
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Just wanted to let you know that although I do not know you personally, I am lifting you and your family and precious Mikayla Jean up to our Father. ( I am friends with your Aunt Dawn). I was born at 28 weeks and weighed 2lbs 2oz and have heard the stories, seen the pictures, and know that my life is a miracle and it has been such a wonderfully blessed life. Your little Mikayla may have challenges ahead of her but by God's grace she will be radiant and beautiful and strong because she has a family who is steeped in Christ. May His peace surround you today and may you feel the prayers of His people.
ReplyDeleteWe have been praying and will continue.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying as well. Please tell Alicia we are praying for her healing as well. Hope you and the girls are doing well too.
ReplyDeleteFrom Jeff and Sandi Wiles and family.
DeletePraying for you all!
ReplyDeleteHaving lost two children, one at 28 weeks and one at three years our thoughts and prayers are with your family whatever God's will is xxxx
ReplyDeletePraying for you all, the nurses, and doctors so that everyone has wisdom and joy throughout the experience. She is beautiful. Congratulations Kendra and Jody, YOUR BIG SISTERS!
ReplyDeleteShe is so precious. Praying for you ALL. May your faith keep you strong.
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Much Love and Prayers being sent to you all and your precious little one! Isaiah 41:10
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Love ya guys........... and we will be praying for you and your precious baby! God bless and to God be the glory
ReplyDeleteWe do not know you personally but our family is praying for strength and miracles. With God nothing is impossible . -Jebb and Kristin Shaw
ReplyDeleteThinking of you today as you go through this trying time Mark and Alicia, I pray that you feel God's love more then ever. Love and prayers Naomi
ReplyDeleteThe Branns of Windsor are praying for you all. "But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him , and His righteousness to children's children, to such as keep His covenant, and to those who remember His commandments to do them." (Ps. 103:17-18)
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you guys! God is the God of Miracles! Praying for a rainbow for you!!!
ReplyDeletePraying hard Mark. She's precious. Love you guys.
ReplyDeleteMark, The Andersons have been praying since last night and all day today. I told Phil, too. We are all asking Jesus & our Mighty God to strengthen you and your wife and help Mikayla to live. Such a difficult time, yet such an AWESOME God. His will be fulfilled in all your lives. Love from Tim, Deb, & fam.
ReplyDeleteWe will be praying for strength for you in the upcoming days, for God to place excellent doctors and nurses in your path, and for His hand on your precious daughter's life.
ReplyDelete"And the Lord, He is is that goes before you: He will be with you, He will not fail you, or forsake you: fear not, neither be dismayed." Deut. 31:8
~Lois Eagles
Mark and Alicia, you are in our thoughts and prayers, hold her and snuggle her close
ReplyDeleteWe continue to lift your little family up before the Lord. Love you guys!
ReplyDelete"The Lord came to us from far away, saying, I have loved you with a love that lasts forever. So I have helped you come to Me with loving-kindness." Jeremiah 31:3
We wish we were there with you guys. We love you and are praying for you. God bless you and your family. "But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” (Mt 19:14).
ReplyDelete"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful. And He said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts. He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son." (Re 21:4–7). We love you guys, and our hearts aches for you!
ReplyDeleteMark and Alicia,
ReplyDeleteI pray you feel God's arms around you both today and in the coming days. Know there are many who are praying for you and asking God to give you strength and comfort you. We love you.
Angie Leach
We are praying for you and alica healing. We are sorry. Glad to know she is with Jesus now.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for your family as you go through this time. Thankful to know that God is your comfort.\
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Praying for you and your family. Cindy Tice
ReplyDeleteso sorry for your loss. we continue to pray for you and ask for Him to comfort you
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and your family.
ReplyDelete"For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him." 1 Thess. 4:14
Praying,
Colin & Hannah McGie
So sorry brother! We love you! God is good none the less. SDG
ReplyDeleteWeeping with you today and keeping you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteOh Mark! Just wish I could give you and Alicia a hug this day...but the tears have flowed for you all as we grieve with you. So thankful that you are trusting in the Lord through this very difficult time. We love you all and will continue in prayer for you too.
ReplyDeleteI am sooo sorry for your loss. We are praying for God to comfort you and bear you up in the days ahead. She will be waiting for you to come home - praise God for our hope.
ReplyDeleteMay God be with you all in your sad loss, she must have been an angel that was needed in heaven but hopefully when God returns he will bring her back to you and you will be reunited again, I will remember you all in my prayers and pray for all the comfort and support you can get, it isnt easy
ReplyDeleteMy heart breaks for you. Our daughter was born in July with full Trisomy 18, and we had no idea how long she would live. It's horrible. Praying for God's peace and comfort during this difficult time. Mikayla is with Jesus, but there is still so much pain and sorrow for parents, family and friends. Love in Christ, Andrew Siebert
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
ReplyDeleteAll my love, Sarah Pennington
Dear Andrews family,
ReplyDeleteMy heart is breaking for you all.All our prayers are going up for you. May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus abound to you and comfort your hearts and minds. So glad she is with the Lord.
We don't know you or you us, but we are new attendees at Appleton Baptist Church. Our hearts go out to your family during this valley of tears and sadness that you are going through. We have lost 3 children to miscarriages and are looking forward to meeting them someday in heaven. I believe that Mikalyla will be there waiting for you. Matthew 19:13-15 In Christian love, Wally and Mary Heathcote
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