Cliff Hanging...

May 5, 2008

Hello Brothers & Sisters,

How are we doing? We feel as if we're watching our kids rock climb up a steep precipice some 2000 feet high without any safety net. We know that the entire climb will take about 16 weeks. We're on pins and needles knowing that any one miss-grab could cost them their lives.... Every moment we hear a bit of good news, it's tempered by the fact that they still have a long way to go, but we're joyful, because at least they are progressing. On the other hand, every bit of bad news is magnified, knowing that one small mistep could cost us our children... ...Today, we had bad news. Our God is good, but the news is still difficult...

1. Chase: His blood pressure has yet to stabilize. They have increased his bloodpressure medication (dopamine). They may have to use hydrocortisone. The neonatologist will consult with us on the possible side effects.

2. Charissa: Her blood pressure has plummeted. She is on all three medications. 20 mgms of dopamine, 20 mgms of dobutamine, and she's on epinephrine. The doctors are truly concerned and can't find the reason why her bloodpressure is so slow.

3. Chelsea: She has an infection. They started her on antibiotics. Doctors are very, very concerned. An infection in a preemie is extremely life threatening.


Please pray for His mercy. Yu Ran & I are truly being stretched every single moment. I wish I could say it's day to day, but I would be glossing over the difficulty of our situation. We literally wrestle hour to hour. When people ask how our children are doing, we have a hard time responding. What can we say, when the journey is so long and difficult? What can we say, when we see our children have a bad day, or even a bad afternoon or hour--knowing that this could be their last. We love our children and we thank Gd that he has used them already to challenge and strengthen the faith of many of you. But we ask Him to have longer term plans for them. Please pry for the same.

In His Love,
Young & Yu Ran