[beachgal]

Hi, everyone...I don't know if you have read the daily recently or heard about my friend Ange (Angela), but she and her little baby-to-be, Ethan, could really use your prayers.

Ange has a rare kidney disorder. Her brother has it too--his kidneys failed last year and he reeived a donor kidney from their mom. Ange's kidneys had not failed and she was actually improving a little on a diet and lots of meds, so her doctor said that she though it would be safe for Ange and her husband, Brian, to try to concieve. Three months later, the doctor reconsidered, but Ange was already pregnant.

She has done fairly well up to now, but things are not going so well. It's a battle to see how long they can safely leave Ethan in utero without risking Ange's health. She is currently in the hospital, and they are hoping that they can wait until Wednesday to deliver Ethan. At that point, he'll only be 26 weeks.

Ange is really scared...and she is one of the kindest and most wonderful people I know. I told her that I wasn't sure whether to focus my prayers on Ethan or her...and she said to definitely focus on Ethan. She's already a good mom.

If you will, please keep her and Ethan in your prayers. I know they can really use them. Thanks, chicks! I'm heading out to CA today...her baby shower was supposed to be tomorrow, but now, who knows. Still, I really want to be there.

Thanks. :

[Kiko]

Definitely saying my prayers for both of them. I have seen what my girlfriend and her family have lived with over the course of the last 16 months with triplets born at 24 weeks. It is very scary. Hopefully they can wait as long as possible to deliver that sweet boy.

[RNMOM]

What a brave mom.

[ellis]

Oh, Laurie... ... yes, I'm certainly keeping Ange and the baby in my prayers. Please keep us posted, sweetie.

[Ruthxxx]

She is in my prayers and on our prayer chain. With a name like Ange, she should be fine and the baby too!

[sweet tooth]

Will keep Ange in my thoughts and prayers.

[beachgal]

Thanks so much, girls! Kiko, how are those triplets doing? I would love to have an arsenal of success stories to tell her when I see her...

And Ruth, you are right! Ange is a strong woman...a military brat who is very strong in her faith and very patriotic. That's why it's so hard to hear her crying.

Thanks chicks...I know that prayer helps...so much.

[kvixen]

We will absolutely keep your friend and her little family in our prayers. There are such medical miracles these days, we are all hoping for mom and baby to be safe.

[Bamiegurl]

Sending up prayers for all!

[GoldieFun]

Lots and lots of prayers coming from kansas to you!!!!

Lauren

[lil_cara_mia]

Lots of hugs and prayers to your friend and her little one.

Heather

[Kryss]

Sending my thoughts and prayers to her and the baby. Have a good safe trip Laurie. You're such a good friend, I am glad she has you!

[Bunnababy]

Prayers for Ange, Ethan, and daddy. A very trying time ahead for them but Jesus is right there beside Ange and Ethan and He can calm them in a way no other can. I am so glad they have God in their lives. Also prayers for a safe trip for you.

[nursekat]

Your friend and baby are definitely both in my prayers.

[cottagebythesea]

Baby Ethan, Ange and Daddy are all in my deepest and most heartfelt prayers. And God bless you, too, Laurie, for being such a devoted friend. Have a safe trip and hope everything works out.