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KackyK
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You may recall I asked for prayers for Meredith who was in her 22nd week at the time and was bleeding heavily. She had a very large hematoma. The original prayer request is here
Here is today's update on Meredith from her sister, my dear friend, Kim: {She mentions her siblings in the update, Kim is the oldest of 14 and Meredith is one of the younger sisters, she is 26}
Thank you for all of your prayers and messages of support. It is with great
sadness and a heavy heart that I share with you that Meredith lost the baby
this afternoon. Little Austin Thomas was born at 3:30 p.m. and only
survived for a few minutes. He did not suffer any pain. Meredith’s life
was in danger and despite receiving transfusions while losing blood, the
placenta ruptured and the baby had to be delivered to prevent her from
bleeding to death. We are very grateful to our Lord for saving Meredith’s
life and for granting she and her husband, Aaron, time with their precious
little boy. Austin was 1 lb. 3 oz. and he was so incredibly beautiful and
perfectly formed…just too small and a little too early. I was fortunate
enough to be able to cradle him in my arms for a few moments and it was a
time I will never, ever forget. Father Tuis came to deliver a blessing on
the baby and most of my siblings and both sets of parents were present
during this time. It was highly emotional and continues to be and we ask
for continued prayers for Meredith and Aaron as they mourn the loss of their
young son. I know many of you will want to send Meredith your thoughts and
prayers and I will send you her information a little later in the month.
Thank you for your constant prayers and support. It was faith and love of
family and friends that got Meredith through this difficult, painful day and
we are so very, very grateful to each and every one of you.
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Thank you, Kacky, for the update.
Will be praying.
14 kids......wow! They sound like a wonderful family.
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Kacky, thank you for letting us know..oh, I am so so sorry! How very sad. Praying for Austin Thomas' Mom and Dad!! That was a beautiful letter Kim wrote, letting everyone know.
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We will pray for this young couple as they mourn the loss of their precious little son. 
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Praying for this couple during this difficult time...
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Praying for this family.
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sending prayers for this family....
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I'm so sorry. I will keep them in my prayers.
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My heart aches for Meredith and Aaron and that entire family. What a comfort to be surrounded by the support of your family though. I will give thanks to God for that!!!!
My prayers are that precious Austin Thomas will intercede on behalf of his parents especially, and all those who are missing him so very much, that Our Lord's gentle comfort and peace may fill their hearts.
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So very hard...so bittersweet...I'm praying for Meredith and her family, and all who love and will miss Austin Thomas.
Love,
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Praying for them all.
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sweet little one, sending my prayers for peace
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May the Holy Spirit strengthen and comfort Meredith and Aaron. We will be praying for this family as they grieve, but not without hope.
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So very sorry to hear of this enormous loss, praying for mum and dad and all the children.
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Topic: Update on mom bleeding at 23 weeks, sad
