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My name is Gavin. I am 11 months old. I was born with a genetic disorder called Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency that caused my liver to go into failure. I was misdiagnosed for 3 months and underwent emergency surgery before they found out what was wrong. I am on the Organ Donation List and am waiting for my "gift of life" so I can have a liver transplant. You can read about my story by clicking {here}. Thank you for visiting my online journal!

*It is our deepest sorrow to inform you that Gavin passed away while waiting to receive a liver transplant. He was only 14 days away from his 1st birthday. Please, if you haven't already, sign up to be a registered organ donor today and talk to your loved ones about your wishes: http://www.donatelife.net/. Thank you all so much for your love and support during this last year.

{ This is my family }

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{ A Mother's Plea }

If you only read one thing on this website, let it be {this}.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Please pray

Gavin is having a really rough day. His kidneys are in bad shape. His blood pressure keeps dropping. He isn't urinating very well. And his bleeding is bad. Tonight is crucial. Please pray for him. He needs more time for his lungs to heal. All he needs is more time. Andre's mission president came and gave Gavin a beautiful blessing. We are all trying to have faith he will fight through this night. Please please please pray for him. He has to make it. He has to make it through this night. Please don't give up on him.

9 comments:

Peterson Fam said...

I have the faith and I will pray for him. And when tomorrow morning hits, we'll be at the temple and I will add his name there so more prayers can bless your family (which I'm sure your family has been added many times). My heart is aching for you guys. I have always been a big believer that if it's the Lords will, miracles can and will happen if we let them and do our part and probably with Gavin, it's all just up to the Lord and His plan. I will pray for a miracle and for time.

Melody B. said...

Bethany...we will continue to pray. I believe in miracles too and your sweet family deserves one right about now!:) Gavin has been SO strong and has fought for so long...we pray that he will be blessed with the strength to keep fighting. We are also praying for you and Andre (for strength, faith, peace, etc...).

I so totally and unconditionally love you. I am here for WHATEVER you need from me. Please Lord...please...

Jen said...

We're praying hard Bethany!

HUGS,
Jen, mom of Grace & Meghan

Anonymous said...

I found this link through MUA and have spent a lot of time looking through all the old posts and pictures. Gavin is just so precious...whoever said the eyes are the window of the soul must have met someone like Gavin.

I sincerely hope the future holds happier and healthier days for your child.

Peterson Fam said...

I'm dying for an update. I can't even comprehend how long your night must've been...I hope Gavin has been granted time and a little more strength. I will be patient and wait for an update and meanwhile continue my prayers and strengthening my faith. Hope today will be a better day for you all!

Tara said...

The tears are streaming down my face as I read this. I am so sorry that little Gavin has to go through this. Our prayers are with him and your family several times a day. Though we have never met this little boy, he is always in our hearts. He has touched many in his little life and, with the Lord's blessing, he will touch many more.

Staci said...

We love you! And I hope you can feel the prayers that SO MANY PEOPLE are offering for your family!!!

Krista said...

Andre,
We don't even know how we found your blog but we are glad we did and have the opportunity to pray for you, Gavin and your family. We have let those in our ward (your old Grantsville 5th Ward) know of your need... we will all be praying for you. We know the Lord will bless you.
Much Love,
Jeff and Krista Hutchins

Anonymous said...

Blessings and prayers for precious Gavin.