URGENT PRAYER REQUEST - Baby Esteban

Dennilson, Araceli, and baby Esteban

Nicho and Araceli's baby was born on May 5, a month and a half early.  the public hospital in Quiché released baby Esteban about 10 days later.  Even though he was fighting an infection and only 3.9lbs, they let him go because several babies in the neonatal area had tested positive for Covid.  they felt he had a better chance to survive at home than there.

after struggling at home - continuing to lose weight and lose any desire to eat - we made the decision to drive through the night to Guatemala City and find a private hospital with a legitimate newborn intensive care unit.  when we arrived the next morning the doctors said he was barely alive.  after tests were run on his heart, his kidneys, and his infection, the head doc for the neonatal unit said "i have no idea how this baby is still alive"...  

when i heard that comment, i thought of our prayers the whole drive from Quiche... "Lord, would you keep him alive for your glory?  would you save his life and use it for your glory?  would you give him this testimony for your glory?  if it's your will to take him home, your will be done... but would you please let him live for your glory?"  our whole missionary team was up joining Nicho and Araceli in prayer during that drive!

baby Esteban is in the NICU at Hospital Yarden in Guatemala City.  he is in an incubator and has a feeding tube as well as a PICC line in his leg.  according to the doctors he has several battles ahead - heart murmur, kidney function, malnourishment, dehydration, body temperature, and an infection.  the challenge according to the doctor is properly treating each concern in a way that doesn't negatively impact another area.  he said complications in any one of these areas could cause his body to fail.

we are thankful for these doctors and this hospital.  and even more, we know our God is in the heavens and he does all he pleases (psalm 115:3)!  we know king Jesus has all control and we are trusting in him.  i got a text from Nicho an hour ago:  "dad, we will praise him no matter what."  

CHURCH: PLEASE PRAY WITH US FOR BABY ESTEBAN!!!  

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