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The Good, The Bad, The Prayer , forThe Good Brayden James Beard
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The Good, The Bad, The Prayer , forThe Good Brayden James Beard |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas 
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The Good, The Bad, The Prayer The Good – is the nine-pound, one and half ounce baby boy, Brayden James Beard, born to my son and his wife Saturday July 11, 2009 . . . on my wife's birthday. The Good – now we both have grand-children born on our birthdays. Me a girl, first born of my daughter, her a boy, first born of my son. The Bad – Transposed Great Veins. His Aorta and his Pulmonary Artery, the plumbing to his heart somehow . . . somehow. . . got mixed up, reversed, like red and blue hoses attached to wrong faucets; the plumber was color blind, not watching what he was doing. . . I thought he was better than that; anger talking. . . hurt – talking. The Bad – Open heart surgery... very soon; fix them, make them right, and not yet a week old . . . Thank God for the surgeon's hands. The Prayer – (I'm asking now...) In my heart I know, believe, at least – hope, everyone has faith in something greater than birth, unltimately, only, death. So I ask each of you to offer up whatever corresponds to what some of us call Prayer, to what ever you believe, believe in, for Brayen’s continued, and long journey in Life. And while there, pray for all the other babies who have, had, or will have to cross, mountains . . . before they can walk in valleys. ~~~ Thank you from all I am for whatever your hearts can give. Jimmy Beard 07/15/09 ==================================================== Surgical update #1 Brayden went to surgery about 4pm CST, and a few minutes ago, about 9:50 was sent to the intensive care ward where the next 12 hours will be critical. Abbie & Justin haven't seen him yet, or spoken with the doctor, but all comments are everything was fixed and he did very well... more as I get it. If you feel the urge to drop them a Howdy...please do so at: aggie05@charter.net (Abbie, Justin & Brayden Beard). And again, thanks for your hearts, my friends. Jimmy [This message has been edited by jwesley (07-16-2009 11:23 PM).] |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
~j i am covered in goose~bumps... i join hands with you in prayer... God bless... ~shellie don't wait for the storms to end~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
~Holding him close to my heart with loving healing thoughts.~ For you, your wife, and baby's parents... may you find all the strength you need to carry you through this 'unreal' time. Good surgeons work medical miracles all the time.  |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Jwesley, Good luck to all concerned. I'm sure that things will work out for the best. I'm told that I almost didn't make it either, and here I am 72, going on 150. Bobby |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
jimmy i adore you you can have my breath in prayer much love to your family all will go well all of your family are in my thoughts and prayers helen |
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nehematala Member
since 2009-05-21
Posts 129 |
My prayers and thoughts are with you. My cousin had the same thing so I kinda know what your going through, though I was really young at the time. Its hard but just remember god has a plan for everything. The number one thing in acting is honesty: If you can fake that you've got it made. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
jwesley - my prayers are with you... BC |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Thinking of you Jimmy and your family and keeping the prayers for the little one. I have a best friend whose son is now 34 and was born with a heart problem. He went through a few operations until adulthood and today is over 6 ft tall, handsome and living a good life with no complications. hugs M |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
You know, an interesting aspect to this is that Justin & Abbie moved to the Riverside area of California about 2 years ago specifically to open a Chick-fil-a. Now they could have done this almost anywhere in the country, but Riverside was the location they needed to go (both are dyed-in-the-wool Texans). Two years later they have their first baby, the baby needs one of the most difficult heart surgies on babies there is and where are they...Loma Linda Universtiy Hospital -- arguably the leading infant heart surgery center in the U.S. Tell me there isn't a "greater plan" to life. Surgery is at 2pm today Pacific time - 5 to 6 hours long normally, with a 90 percent success rate. |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
Brayden is in my thoughts and prayers jimmy, buddy my hand is in yours and God's hand is in the doctors |
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unboundpoetess Member
since 2008-05-24
Posts 477 |
Sending all of my love to you guys and praying for little Brayden's mending Love, Heather |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Jimmy, that is good news, that the baby will be having the surgery today at Loma Linda. It's a very fine hospital with an outstanding track record. I know someone whose 2 month premature baby required surgery, and it was done there. She weighed under 3 lbs, but survived and was thriving a year later. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You got it, Jimmy I lost my own son to a heart problem. Ida |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
James that is a very rare condition and it shows that Braydon is a very special little boy! I believe he will survive this challenge and his constitution made stronger by these struggles. May he be made whole and live to radiate his Light in this world ~ as his grandfather has been doing. I believe that all will be well with your precious bundle of baby boy joy. God bless you all, My thoughts and prayers will continue, Love & healing Light, Linda  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
He's in my prayers, James... |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
jimmy, The waiting is hard, but we are all with your family in spirit. Holding hearts with you. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Miracles are all that!! My prayers go out to you, and may the good Lord keep little Brayden in hs arms. God Bless you and yours, jwesley~~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
May God embrace Brayden in his Love...hoping and praying for good things...James |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Looking forward to wonderful news, James. Indeed, the Plans that we are not aware of are often the surprises least expected... And I'm expecting good news... because sometimes He gives us these very lessons so that we may be grateful for all we've learned... including the education of our physicians... |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Been a little over 24-hours now - still in ICU but they say he is doing very well...nurses told my son that he was 'feisty' and 'keeps trying to pull the tubes out . . . and that's a good sign'. They say he's not showing any adverse signs to the surgery. His color is good and they say if he keeps on like he is Abbie can try breast feeding him on Sunday (major milestone) and he may go home sometime next week - depending on when they take him off all the 'tubes'. Sounds wonderful so far...again, major thanks for your prayers. ------------------------------------------- jimmy |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Sorry 'bout the double post...ignore or erase this one please.. j. |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
awesome !!!! |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
sending prayers to all your family, was truely touched by the poem, and the last stanza....I have faith god will move this mountain, so he may walk in the valley..... ~~**~~ |
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Billie Cullimore Member
since 2009-03-27
Posts 315 |
Dear jwesley; If you can take the time, go back into the Archives of the 44 forums and find a poem titled "The Surgeon" the last line says it all "Gods Spirit guides the Sureons hand." God Speed Billie C. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Jimmy ~ my dear friend, My heart goes out to you and your family. I truly pray that Brayden James Beard is on his road to recovery. With love, Alison |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 see the smile you put on this face? That's the news we've all been waiting to read!Perhaps when things settle down, you'll post a photo of our newest little Pipster poet? |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Prayers continue for your littlest one and your family, but that is wonderful news Jimmy. Awesome! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Jimmy, I tears of gratitude welling in my eyes over your latest news.  My prayers will continue until Brayden has fully recovered from his surgery. Love & healing hugs, Linda |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
 Love, A |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Waiting now with other PIP members for news. Prayers continue to float upwards. latearrival |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Giving grace for little Brayden's perfeclty restored physical health conditions. I am certain that the Angels are supervising every step of this adventure. There is a wonderful flow of divine energy here and it surrounds and permeates little Brayden beautifully. Love and hugs, grandpa. Margherita  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
such good news, James... now, photos? |
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unboundpoetess Member
since 2008-05-24
Posts 477 |
beautiful news ((((((hugs)))))) Heather |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I haven't been around to post for a while... but I read about and prayed for your grandson... I'm so glad he's doing home! This is absolutely beautiful, Jimmy... One of these days, he's going to read it... and know how very much he's loved... though I'm sure he'll know that anyway! *S* |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Brayden is doing very, very well! He's a month and a day old now, is off of oxygen and had his first follow visit with the surgeon and the peditrician and both say he's doing absolutely wonderful. Justin and Abbie say he eats like he's starving. He had lost a couple pounds by the time he left the hospital but on the visit (above) he had actually gained a pound (was 9-1 when born). Seems to have no ill affects to the surgery, and is acting just like every baby -not letting his parents get a full nights sleep!! I have a few pictures but don't know how to show them. Guess if you're interested in seeing any you could email me at jwesley63@mail.yellowstone.net and I can send you a couple. Our family thanks each of you for your thoughts and your prayers. j. |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
that is GREAT news!!! please send me pics  |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Wonderful news. We had two little great- grandsons born last summer and I can really feel how hard this was for you and your family.Please continue to keep us posted latearrival |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
My prayers are with you and little Brayden, Jimmy. Ida |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
My prayers are with you and little Brayden (born on my granddaughters birthday), Jimmy. Ida |
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