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A friend's goddaughter is single and due with her first child within the next few weeks. The baby has anencephaly and isn't expected to live very long after birth. Please pray for baby and mom. She is Catholic but her family is not. She courageously chose life for her child against the advice of her family. She feels very much alone right now so I thought others might want to accompany her on this journey through prayer. She has been dealing well with the diagnosis thus far and has focused on this precious time she has spent carrying her child but it has started to take a toll on her with her due date fast approaching.
Please pray for Haley and Baby Brayley.
Thank you all in advance!
__________________ Charlotte (Matilda)
Mom to four (11, 10, 9 & 5) an even split for now
with bookend boys and a double girl sandwich
Waltzing Matilda
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MaryM Board Moderator
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I will be praying for her and the baby. She does sound very alone and it will be an honor to spiritually accompany her.
__________________ Mary M. in Denver
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Praying.
__________________ Claudia in Southern California
Wife to George,
Mom to DD 14, DD 10, DD 7, DS 4, DS 2, 1 in heaven, and now due 5/11.
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oh, praying hard here, and will continue to remember Hayley and Baby B in these difficult weeks. Mary said it beautifully: it will be an honor to spiritually accompany her. please let her know she is not alone ... and please keep us posted!
__________________ Viviane
Grateful mama of Jonah Augustine ('01), Sophia Marie ('05) and Luke Dominic ('10)
We can do no great things; only small things with great love. -- Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
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Oh, dear.
What a beautiful and courageous choice. I am praying!
__________________ Nancy in MD. Mom of ds (24) & dd (18); 31-year Navy wife, move coordinator and keeper of home fires. Writer and dance mom.
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Joining in prayer for Hayley and her precious little one.
Peace,
Nancy
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Praying for Hayley and her baby!
__________________ Carole ... in Wales
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Praying!
At the end of pregnancy myself, dealing with stressors is so hard, yet I have no reason to think I won't go home with a live, healthy baby even if the things I'm most anxious about happen. Can only imagine how much harder it is for her
__________________ Theresa
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Praying!
At the end of pregnancy myself, dealing with stressors is so hard, yet I have no reason to think I won't go home with another live, healthy baby to a house full with husband and children even if the things I'm most anxious about happen. Can only imagine how much harder it is for her
__________________ Theresa
mommy to three boys, 3/02, 8/04, and 9/10, and a girl, 8/08
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Will be praying.
__________________ KC,
wife to Ben (10/94),
Mama to LB ('98)
Michaela ('01)
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I don't know where she is located but there is at least one prenatal hospice for moms and babies who may not live long. Se may already be aware of this. If she hasn't already, she should check out benotafraid.com for info and support.
I will be praying for her.
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Praying for this lovely young lady and her baby.
__________________ Cay Gibson
"There are 49 states, then there is Louisiana." ~ Chef Emeril
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sending many prayers....
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Offering prayers for her and her baby.
__________________ Kathryn in TX
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Haley has been very encouraged by your prayers and kind words. We are hosting a donations drive to help her with medical bills and funeral costs. Any amount you can afford to give would be appreciated. If you cannot give financially right now, please know that your prayers are more than sufficient! Thank you and I will keep everyone updated as I get more information from her godmother.
__________________ Charlotte (Matilda)
Mom to four (11, 10, 9 & 5) an even split for now
with bookend boys and a double girl sandwich
Waltzing Matilda
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Chris V Forum All-Star
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What a beautiful and courageous woman, dear Haley. Please know that I too will be praying for her and her sweet baby...
... so heartbreaking
__________________ Chris
Happy Wife with my Happy Life
Mama to My Five Girls ('04~'07~'09~'11~'11)
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I've been praying for this mom and her intentions, Charlotte! What a heavy cross!
__________________ Jen Mackintosh
Wife to Rob, mom to dd 19, ds 16, ds 11, dd 8, and dd 3
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