Ira's surgery went well. It was pretty routine which is what you want to hear as a parent. There was question of whether Ira would have the surgery or not because of his hard day yesterday but he was pretty stable throughout the night and this morning. They finally got to him around 1:15 PM. It took about two hours. Ira is sleeping pretty hard from the sedation.
You might remember my May 7 reference to Noah Whaley. His Uncle Steve is a good friend of mine who came from Houston to be here for Ira's birth and first few days. Steve went home in time to witness the birth of his nephew in Houston. It was discovered quickly that Noah had problems. Through the blog world we connected with Ethan and Julie, Noah's parents, and shared our NICU experiences. Steve called us tonight to let us know that Noah passed away today, May 11. Keep the Whaley and Eller families in your prayers.
You might remember my May 7 reference to Noah Whaley. His Uncle Steve is a good friend of mine who came from Houston to be here for Ira's birth and first few days. Steve went home in time to witness the birth of his nephew in Houston. It was discovered quickly that Noah had problems. Through the blog world we connected with Ethan and Julie, Noah's parents, and shared our NICU experiences. Steve called us tonight to let us know that Noah passed away today, May 11. Keep the Whaley and Eller families in your prayers.
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6:49 PM
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What a blessing it is to hear that Ira's surgery went well. We will continue to pray for this little man. I am sorry to hear about Noah. I can not even imagine what Julie and Eathen are going through. We will pray for them as well.
im sure you guys dont remember me, but i was in the first colony youth group way back when, now i go to acu and have tried to stay up to date on little ira's condition, something i know about mainly thought my freindship with teresa pecinovsky. i cant imagine what you are going through or how much it hurts. when i read what Laura wrote in an earlier post i started crying. i will be have been and will continue to pray for all of you and maintain my faith that God is working in your situation and will continue to no matter what happens
So glad to hear the surgery went well!! Just want you to know that in Southeast Texas prayer continues for precious, precious Ira and the family. Praying especially this evening for Joe and Laura's fatigue--praying for a very restful night and refreshment. We have fallen in love with Ira and his family. Thanks for continuing to allow us to be part of Ira's prayer circle which would seem to reach around the world. dm Beaumont Tx
Way to go Ira! We are so proud of you - you are a strong little man! Joe, Laura and Sophia - we're still here and praying every single day! We love you! I have been keeping up with Noah's blog since you mentioned him last week and when I read that he passed away, have been sitting here in tears for his parents - I hurt for them so badly. We are so blessed because that could have been us one year ago. The similarities are haunting: they didn't know anything was wrong with him until he was born, both weighed 6 lbs. 15 oz. and both in the NICU for 8 days. I now have a newfound joy in my little boy - what a blessing children are!
True to your namesake, you've got a serious fighting spirit, little Ira! God be with you and those parents and family of yours. :) Noah's passing must be incredibly hard for his family and those that love him, but at the same time we are thankful that he is at peace in God's embrace.
Ditto on everything Andrea Sue said...I am weeping for the Whaley family...and begging for Ira's life on behalf of the Hays family...
Congratulations, Ira! You keep going!
We just sat down and cried when we read about Noah. The grief must be unbearable.I can't imagine what you are going through. We are praying for you and are hoping that you feel the comfort of the Spirit. We are so sorry.
Love,
Dave, Karise, Keely & Kinlie
Good to hear that the surgery went well. I hope that you will be able to rest better tonight. Praying that God will continue to bless and comfort you. I will also continue to keep the Whaleys'and the Ellers' in my prayers.
Rebecca Leggett
Dear Joe,
Hey how are you doing?I hope good.My family and I are keeping you and your family in our prayers and I hope that Ira will be o.k and that god will do something to help hom get better. Well I know you and you family is going through alot of things and we have Ira's picture on a candle that has Jesus and Mary on it.Well i have you and your family in your in my prayers eveyday since I heard about Ira. Ihope that yall are doing better than greatand that Ira will be ok. Remember that god said dont worry. God will do good things for wonderful people like you and Laura.I got to go
Please write back as soon as possible
Love
Frankie
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