Last night Sarah Gardner and her one-year old Caleb were medically evaluated from Nampula, Mozambique to South Africa. Caleb was originally diagnosed with croup but all they’re sure of is that it is some infection affecting the lungs. He had to be kept breathing for more than four hours with a hand ventilator because the respirator at the hospital stopped working. He is currently in ICU in South Africa. Doctors are trying to ascertain the amount of damage he suffered because of high levels of carbon monoxide in his system. For a brief time his heart stopped beating.
Caleb’s father and sister Olivia (2 1/2) and brother Ben (5) are traveling to South Africa right now. Originally, Olivia started showing similar symptoms but she appears to be OK.
Pray for:
- Caleb to recover without any brain damage or other long term effects.
- For the Gardner family for protection and emotional comfort.
- For the expense of the medical evacuation (almost $20,000).
Sean and Sarah Gardner have been involved in discipleship and evangelism in Nampula for several years. I ran into them just a couple weeks ago in Maputo on their way to a holiday in South Africa. It’s hard to imagine what they must be feeling right now.
I will be praying for Caleb and his family and will pass this on to my prayer network.
I will be praying for their family and yours.
Thanks all for praying. Caleb continues in very serious condition. Please continue to intercede for him.
Update: Caleb is still on life-support. He has high blood pressure and pneumonia with complications. Please, Father, have mercy on this little child.
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