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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.

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{ A Mother's Plea }

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Monday, September 22, 2008

please pray

His blood pressure keeps dropping, its only in the 80's right now. His chest x-ray looked worse today. They don't know whats wrong. They think the infection may have spread through his body. They turned the oscillator back up to 22. Please please pray for him. He's come so far...we can't lose him now. I don't know what else they can do. We're just sitting here waiting and praying. I don't understand why this is happening. Please let this only be a setback...please let him get better. Its going to be days now before he can get off the oscillator...his kidney numbers have to improve, there's nothing else to do.

13 comments:

Thomas Family said...

Bethany-

Try not to ask "why", it will make you sick to your stomach. Not that I wouldn't do the same thing but it sure makes thing harder. I Just keep praying and believing that he can fight this. My heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you all.

Desi

Anonymous said...

Hang in there, Bethany. We are already praying for Gavin, but now we are praying for you to maintain your strength as well. We are also contacting the rest of the Alphazonies today in order to send even more white light and positive thoughts your way. Karen and the Alphazonies

Anonymous said...

I don't even know what to say. I don't really "know" you but I am so very sorry you are going through any of this. You are amazingly strong. You're in my thoughts.

Colby Kids said...

I am heart broken Gavin going through this. Know that I am thinking of him all the time. Hugs, prayers and strength.

Amy said...

I have been watching your blog nonstop Bethany. We have been praying for Gavin and for all of you. I hope you hang in there! Know that so many people love you and are thinking about you at this time. Heavenly Father will not leave you alone!

Anonymous said...

We are praying for Gavin that his kidneys will begin to function. We are also praying for you and your family to have the strength you need to get through this.
Our thoughts and love are with you.
Love,
Vanessa King and family

Staci said...

It is so hard to understand WHY things happen. I pray that you and Andre can find comfort & peace SOMEHOW during this time. I wish I could do more...I wish so badly I could do more, but you definitely have my PRAYERS!

Amanda said...

Hi my name is Amanda and I went to high school with Andre. Gavin's story has touched me tremendously. I know the pain, as parents, that you are both feeling. Our little girl had brain surgery and was in the hospital as well. One piece of advice is to keep the FAITH. Keep holding on. There is light at the end of the tunnel. And you have to KNOW that IT WILL GET BETTER. He is in good care and it sounds like he's a litttle fighter. I will keep Gavin and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck with everything. I wil be keeping up on your posts.

Becky said...

Oh Bethany!! I can't believe this. I'm so sorry...I wish you were closer to home. Please keep us updated and we'll keep praying!!!!

Melody B. said...

More prayers, hugs, and squeezes. Please Heavenly Father please....

Unknown said...

Just remember at times like these...the Lord is and will continue to carry you no matter what happens. You all are in my prayers, and I pray that He gives all of you the strength to endure all that is going on right now and that it will continue until he gets better, and even when he is completely well again. I pray that he gives little Gavin strength to continue to be strong and fight this infection.

Heidi said...

I have been reading the updates everyday, I am so sorry. We are praying for Gavin and your family. I think you are so amazing and so strong.

Anonymous said...

Today is October 6th. It is Ellis' birthday. We remembered that it is Gavin's birthday too. I know this was a very hard day for you. We just wanted you to know that he was in our thoughts today and so were you.

Ellis and Connie Lindsey