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Prayer request for my adopted son, Jacob**Updated with More Details**
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03/24/17 07:42 AM
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Chelsea, AL
straycat
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Jacob, my 3 year old, has been recently diagnosed with a very rare syndrome. I can't list the name in case birth parents ever search and find this post...inherited disease.
Seeing some specialists today and over the next few weeks. Could really use some prayer. Thanks!
Mike.
**UPDATE DETAILS**
Here is the scoop. I have to be vague with the name of the syndrome because it is very rare and a search on the name might lead to Aldeer and to me. We want to keep our privacy from the birth parents.
A few months after we adopted Jacob in 2015 we received word from the birth mother via DHR that she had just been diagnosed with a very rare connective tissue disease. She wanted us to know in case he ever showed signs. She has a multitude of health issues that had been unexplained until she got her diagnosis.
We had genetics testing done at UAB and it was confirmed he does have the syndrome, just no issues form it at this time. So for now he is very healthy as far as we can tell. But there may be things going on so we have to get several baseline tests and studies done to see what's up.
The syndrome doesn't always manifest itself the same in every person. Can be severe or mild or a mixture. Common issues are early onset severe arthritis and joint issues along with scoliosis (teen years), retinal detachments, other eye issues, hearing loss, heart issues, and a few more less common symptoms. There is at this time no cure or even anything on the horizon. The joint and spine issues can be mild or very debilitating. Same with the rest of the problems. At this point we don't know what to expect until things start happening.
Today was his pediatric cardiology appointment: Praise God his heart is perfectly normal and fine. We can check that potential problem off the list.
Next is audiology for hearing loss, then rheumatology and orthopedics for bone/joint/connective tissue studies, then to eye doctor for a check, then to an endocrinologist for some other studies.
So...lots of questions to be answered. I can say with confidence that we will be alright no matter what because my God is capable to sustain us through anything. I know He loves Jacob and my only job is to make sure that Jacob gets the proper teaching and training in the Truth of the Gospel and to be the example lived out in front of him.
So if y'all could, remember my son who we have been blessed with since the first day he was placed with us as foster parents. He's awesome and I pray that he will not have to undergo any serious complications. Thank you.
Last edited by straycat; 03/24/17 11:07 AM.
"The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever." Isaiah 40:8
"Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt.� Samuel Adams
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Re: Prayer request for my adopted son, Jacob
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03/24/17 07:57 AM
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Slidell, La
perchjerker
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So many here with ill kids. God Bless Stray. Prayers sent. Can you elaborate if he will have it for life or something kids grow out of?
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Life is too short to only hunt and fish on weekends!
If being a dumbass was fatal some of you would be on your death bed!
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Re: Prayer request for my adopted son, Jacob
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03/24/17 08:42 AM
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Fayetteville, Tennessee
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Sent, I had a scare Tuesday when we had our first born. Changed my outlook on life as a whole. Pray he will be ok
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Re: Prayer request for my adopted son, Jacob
[Re: straycat]
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03/24/17 11:07 AM
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Chelsea, AL
straycat
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Update in original post. Thanks guys!
"The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever." Isaiah 40:8
"Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt.� Samuel Adams
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Re: Prayer request for my adopted son, Jacob**Updated with More Details**
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03/24/17 11:17 AM
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Madison
BowtechDan
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Thoughts are with your family straycat.
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Re: Prayer request for my adopted son, Jacob**Updated with More Details**
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03/24/17 12:11 PM
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Arab, AL
Andrew Morton
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God has blessed Jacob wonderfully to be a member of your family. May He continue to pour out His blessing on you all, and guide the physicians as they work with your son.
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Re: Prayer request for my adopted son, Jacob**Updated with More Details**
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03/24/17 02:56 PM
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North Alabama
Wiley Coyote
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Praying for that baby to be healed of all disease and sickness. God Bless.
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Re: Prayer request for my adopted son, Jacob**Updated with More Details**
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03/24/17 04:07 PM
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Mobile, AL
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Re: Prayer request for my adopted son, Jacob**Updated with More Details**
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03/24/17 04:12 PM
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Re: Prayer request for my adopted son, Jacob**Updated with More Details**
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03/24/17 06:32 PM
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They said he will be affected, but only time will reveal which issues and to what severity...from a medical perspective.
"The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever." Isaiah 40:8
"Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt.� Samuel Adams
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Re: Prayer request for my adopted son, Jacob
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03/25/17 01:09 AM
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Clay-Trussville area
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Prayers sent. Hoping all turns out well for the little man.
"Said I never had much use for one; never said I didn't know how to use it".
-Matthew Quigley in "Quigley Down Under"
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Re: Prayer request for my adopted son, Jacob
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03/25/17 01:27 AM
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Prayers sent. I have the utmost respect for foster parents.
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Re: Prayer request for my adopted son, Jacob
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03/25/17 03:52 AM
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Prayers sent Mike! God bless all of ya'll.
One day the right woman will come along and the next thing you know you'll be wearing her underwear!
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Re: Prayer request for my adopted son, Jacob**Updated with More Details**
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03/25/17 03:59 AM
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Moundville, Al
SuperSpike
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They said he will be affected, but only time will reveal which issues and to what severity...from a medical perspective. I'm sorry to hear that man. Keep in mind that Dr's are wrong too. I hope things go ok for yall.
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Re: Prayer request for my adopted son, Jacob**Updated with More Details**
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03/25/17 04:47 PM
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Amory,MS
Turkey Petter
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Prayers sent.
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Re: Prayer request for my adopted son, Jacob**Updated with More Details**
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03/26/17 03:58 AM
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and bear Arms shall not be infringed.�
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Re: Prayer request for my adopted son, Jacob
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03/26/17 06:48 AM
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Ben2
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