request...

for anyone out there that reads and has a few extra minutes....

Hello friends & family-

I hope all is well with each of you & the approaching holiday has blessed you already.

I write to ask a huge favor.

8 months ago Jett (my 3 year old cousin) was diagnosed with Atrial Septal Defect - meaning he has a (moderately large) hole in his heart. This hole allows oxygenated blood to 'slosh' back & forth through the heart causing his heart to work harder, his body to burn more calories, etc. A few weeks ago he had a follow-up appointment with his pediatric cardiologist and learned the hole has not changed (gotten smaller on its' own) and his heart is slightly enlarged forcing us to take action. Long, scary story short - Jett is scheduled for 'surgery' Wednesday (Dec. 17th) at 8 am. Dr. Miller will place an amplatzer device in the hole through a catheter in hopes it will seal the hole. I'm asking for your prayers for Jett in the days ahead, especially the day of the procedure and after. Please pray there is enough tissue for the device to be attached & that is it a 'perfect fit.' Please pray for Dr. Miller's steady hand and all the nurses and staff at Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital. Please pray for all the family members making the trip to be there for the procedure. And please pray for Jett - that he may be so brave on the table and leave that place with an even stronger heart!!!

Thank you so much in advance for your prayers and your friendship. We appreciate it beyond words.