Little David is not quite so little anymore . . .
On November 24, 2008, David will turn a year old!
Since you have interceded for David's life and health, we'd like to ask you to pray for him once more. . .
David has been diagnosed with RSV and will be on anti-inflammatory steriods for five days to keep his bronchial passages open so that he's able to breathe. The good part is they caught it early, so he doesn't have to be hospitalized or undergo breathing treatmnents. The bad part is the steriods make him more susceptible to colds, so he will have to be quarantined until flu season has subsided. Please pray for complete health for David and for a strong immune system!
In the meantime, David's birthday is coming up on November 24! As we wind up David's first year, we would love to hear from those of you who have carried him in prayer. Please send pictures, cards, and notes with your birthday wishes to David at:
David Langager
1738 Dryden Dr.
Spring Hill, TN 37174
or e-mail him at davidsdailyupdates@gmail.com.
Praise God we're not updating daily anymore!
Praise God for David and his precious, precious LIFE!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
"No Distance in Prayer" by Heidi Meyer
An article for www.goodnewsdaily.com written by Heidi Meyer in hopes of winning a writing contest and donating the prize (a trip to Hawaii) to John and Susan Langager. Following is the final, published draft:
For some people, finding the right person takes a very long time. For those of us who have experienced this, it feels as if life has almost passed us by. My friend Susan and I found our wonderful husbands and began trying to have families late in life, Susan even later than I.
After two miscarriages my husband and I had our first son John. We endured two more miscarriages before we finally became pregnant again. Even though we received blood work that indicated that there were serious problems, God answered our prayers and brought our son Joshua into the world healthy and whole.
My friend Susan became pregnant halfway through my pregnancy with Joshua. Days after my son was born, Susan’s water broke at 19 weeks, putting her into pre-term labor. She was rushed to the hospital, but because she was only halfway through her pregnancy, they sent her home knowing that the child had approximately 48 hours to live. They gave her the option to abort, but Susan decided to go the distance, however far that meant and however hard it might be. After I received the news of her situation, I began to pray. I stood in the wee hours of the night, holding our new precious son in my arms, crying out to God for a miracle for Susan and her husband John.
One week passed. Susan prayerfully returned to the doctor to determine the status of the baby through an ultrasound. The fluid around the baby was still completely gone, but miraculously the baby was still alive. Susan was put on complete bed rest. We continued to pray and hurt for her plight. For five weeks Susan lay in bed, praying around the clock for the tiny life inside to make it. Many prayed and at each appointment the news was the same: no fluid, but the baby was growing and was still alive!
At 24 weeks Susan was admitted into a special unit at a nearby hospital for monitoring. It was at this point that baby David was considered “viable” by the medical professionals. At 26 weeks Susan delivered baby David, who weighed a mere 2 pounds, 1 ounce. Immediately, Susan’s friends and family set up a website with pictures and updates to encourage fervent prayer. People from all over the world volunteered to pray around the clock. There were many challenges, from swelling on his brain to a serious staph infection, but with each setback came specific answers to prayers. David came through it completely healthy. A whole community rejoiced as two grateful parents were able to bring “little” David home. David did so well he weighed 7 pounds 5.9 ounces when he left the hospital. Miracles still do happen, and God still hears people when they pray.
Although I have always wanted to go to Hawaii, I would like to submit this story on behalf of Susan, John, and baby David (who would not require a ticket to travel for some time). I have experienced difficulties and heart-rending hours in prayer for my child, but I cannot imagine lying in bed for hours on end, not knowing if the heart inside has stopped beating or if the news I receive next will break my heart.
Susan and her husband have had great courage. They have been through so much and have spent countless hours traveling and living out of suitcases to be beside David as he struggled, not only to breathe, but simply to live, developing outside the womb in an Isolette for three long months. Now that David is healthy, I would love nothing more than to see them holding their little guy in a beach hat and just enjoying the beautiful gift of life in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
For some people, finding the right person takes a very long time. For those of us who have experienced this, it feels as if life has almost passed us by. My friend Susan and I found our wonderful husbands and began trying to have families late in life, Susan even later than I.
After two miscarriages my husband and I had our first son John. We endured two more miscarriages before we finally became pregnant again. Even though we received blood work that indicated that there were serious problems, God answered our prayers and brought our son Joshua into the world healthy and whole.
My friend Susan became pregnant halfway through my pregnancy with Joshua. Days after my son was born, Susan’s water broke at 19 weeks, putting her into pre-term labor. She was rushed to the hospital, but because she was only halfway through her pregnancy, they sent her home knowing that the child had approximately 48 hours to live. They gave her the option to abort, but Susan decided to go the distance, however far that meant and however hard it might be. After I received the news of her situation, I began to pray. I stood in the wee hours of the night, holding our new precious son in my arms, crying out to God for a miracle for Susan and her husband John.
One week passed. Susan prayerfully returned to the doctor to determine the status of the baby through an ultrasound. The fluid around the baby was still completely gone, but miraculously the baby was still alive. Susan was put on complete bed rest. We continued to pray and hurt for her plight. For five weeks Susan lay in bed, praying around the clock for the tiny life inside to make it. Many prayed and at each appointment the news was the same: no fluid, but the baby was growing and was still alive!
At 24 weeks Susan was admitted into a special unit at a nearby hospital for monitoring. It was at this point that baby David was considered “viable” by the medical professionals. At 26 weeks Susan delivered baby David, who weighed a mere 2 pounds, 1 ounce. Immediately, Susan’s friends and family set up a website with pictures and updates to encourage fervent prayer. People from all over the world volunteered to pray around the clock. There were many challenges, from swelling on his brain to a serious staph infection, but with each setback came specific answers to prayers. David came through it completely healthy. A whole community rejoiced as two grateful parents were able to bring “little” David home. David did so well he weighed 7 pounds 5.9 ounces when he left the hospital. Miracles still do happen, and God still hears people when they pray.
Although I have always wanted to go to Hawaii, I would like to submit this story on behalf of Susan, John, and baby David (who would not require a ticket to travel for some time). I have experienced difficulties and heart-rending hours in prayer for my child, but I cannot imagine lying in bed for hours on end, not knowing if the heart inside has stopped beating or if the news I receive next will break my heart.
Susan and her husband have had great courage. They have been through so much and have spent countless hours traveling and living out of suitcases to be beside David as he struggled, not only to breathe, but simply to live, developing outside the womb in an Isolette for three long months. Now that David is healthy, I would love nothing more than to see them holding their little guy in a beach hat and just enjoying the beautiful gift of life in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
David's Story, written by Heidi Meyer
A little explanation of the story to come:
On February 29, I received an e-mail from Heidi Meyer, the sister-in-law of one of Susan's dearest friends, Rachel Hall. Rather than explain, I'll simply copy and paste a portion of what she wrote:
*****
Hi Lori and Rachel,
I am Heidi Meyer, Basil Hall's sister (which Rachel already knows!), I live in Kansas and have been praying for David.
. . . I am writing for an unusual reason. I got tired of the regular news sites like CNN some time ago and so I found a site called: "Good News Daily" - http://www.goodnewsdaily.com/. They are a great site and it has seemed to hint that the founders are Christians. They give great press to Christian things.
They are having a Good News Daily.Com “Creative Writing Contest”: "Win 7 nights on the Big Island of Hawaii Free All Expense Paid Vacation for two!" Good News Daily.Com is looking for the very best positive news story of the year! The winner and a guest will receive a 7 day all expense paid vacation to the Big Island of Hawaii and dinner with the Founders. They will also receive a trophy called the “Gerstenberger Prize.”
. . . I think it would be such an awesome thing if we could win this for them. I welcome any input. Thank you so much for your help.
In Him,
Heidi Meyer
*****
We think it would be awesome if everyone reading this could pray for John and Susan and David to win the trip to Hawaii (assuming they're OK with the story being submitted).
If you're a good proofreader, please let us know if you notice anything that needs help. I'm going to post the story separately so anyone wanting to read it doesn't have to wade through the explanation. I just figured you might want to know who wrote it, as well as the motivation behind it.
This is such a beautiful picture--and single example representing countless others--of the love of Jesus reaching across hundreds of miles to touch our dear friends, the Langagers.
On February 29, I received an e-mail from Heidi Meyer, the sister-in-law of one of Susan's dearest friends, Rachel Hall. Rather than explain, I'll simply copy and paste a portion of what she wrote:
*****
Hi Lori and Rachel,
I am Heidi Meyer, Basil Hall's sister (which Rachel already knows!), I live in Kansas and have been praying for David.
. . . I am writing for an unusual reason. I got tired of the regular news sites like CNN some time ago and so I found a site called: "Good News Daily" - http://www.goodnewsdaily.com/. They are a great site and it has seemed to hint that the founders are Christians. They give great press to Christian things.
They are having a Good News Daily.Com “Creative Writing Contest”: "Win 7 nights on the Big Island of Hawaii Free All Expense Paid Vacation for two!" Good News Daily.Com is looking for the very best positive news story of the year! The winner and a guest will receive a 7 day all expense paid vacation to the Big Island of Hawaii and dinner with the Founders. They will also receive a trophy called the “Gerstenberger Prize.”
. . . I think it would be such an awesome thing if we could win this for them. I welcome any input. Thank you so much for your help.
In Him,
Heidi Meyer
*****
We think it would be awesome if everyone reading this could pray for John and Susan and David to win the trip to Hawaii (assuming they're OK with the story being submitted).
If you're a good proofreader, please let us know if you notice anything that needs help. I'm going to post the story separately so anyone wanting to read it doesn't have to wade through the explanation. I just figured you might want to know who wrote it, as well as the motivation behind it.
This is such a beautiful picture--and single example representing countless others--of the love of Jesus reaching across hundreds of miles to touch our dear friends, the Langagers.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
David's Coming Home Pics
What a little cutie pie!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
David is HOME!
2:15 p.m.
Wonderful News!
David came off the nasal canula at 2:00 a.m. and never went back on it. Susan called to say that they are out of the hospital, in the car, headed to the Interstate on their way HOME!
David will go back for his one month checkup, which is when they'll do the circumcision.
Please pray for his complete healing.
You all are AWESOME!
Wonderful News!
David came off the nasal canula at 2:00 a.m. and never went back on it. Susan called to say that they are out of the hospital, in the car, headed to the Interstate on their way HOME!
David will go back for his one month checkup, which is when they'll do the circumcision.
Please pray for his complete healing.
You all are AWESOME!
Monday, March 10, 2008
David's Surgery Successful
6:30 p.m.
Ginny King called with a report on David while she and Susan were in the recovery room together with David at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital (Ginny is a friend of Susan's who just completed her nursing degree and is now working at the hospital). John came up to visit for a little while, but he had to leave early to go study for his tests tomorrow. Please pray that his exams go well.
David came out of surgery at around 3:30 p.m. Everything went well.
They found two hernias and repaired them both. He came off the ventilator great in O.R. even before they pulled him out to recovery. Mom's been holding him the whole time.
David has taken some fluids already in the form of Pedialyte. Please pray that he's able to maintain the fluids.
He's on zero oxygen right now. He's holding his oxygen levels great on his own with no support at all, not even a nasal canula.
Please pray that the night goes smoothly with no dips in his vitals. Pray that he maintains his own oxygen all night on his own.
At 6:30 they wanted us to pray for them to get a room soon since they were still waiting on one. I don't know if they're in a room now or not. I guess it never hurts to pray retro-active prayers. :0)
6:45 p.m.
Susan called with an addendum to the report:
David was put on a nasal canula for a little while because his stats were on the low side. Please pray that he gets off oxygen as soon as possible but not sooner than he can handle it.
Thank you!
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