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Karis update – 22/8/13

August 21, 2013

Dear prayer partners, We heard yesterday that Karis had a lung infection. We haven’t heard any more news concerning that bacterial infection, hopefully tomorrow. Karis had to have some blood today as they have been taking lots from her from testing – she couldn’t produce enough – around 6 tests per day. However her stats […]

Karis needs your prayers

August 17, 2013

Hi friends, Progress with Karis is slow. Even though she is going in the right direction we need you to pray. Her oxygen levels have dipped every now and again and whilst we had hoped for her to come off her ventilator she is just not well enough yet. It may be a […]

August 15, 2013

Hi Friends, Here is a little picture of Karis after her operation. She is puffy because of fluid displacement but is still doing very well. They are backing off of the 6 meds she is getting and she is responding well. Her heart BP, rhythm, blood gases etc. are all great. The pressure in the […]

Karis is out of her Operation

August 13, 2013

Hi friends, We are so happy, Karis is out of her operation! We have so much to thank our gracious God for!!! The operation went well, it was long and difficult but a success. They did nick an artery, but it is repaired and should not be a problem. She did have a suspected irregular […]

Karis update

August 10, 2013

Hi all, Thanks again for your prayers and many notes of encouragement! Wonderful to be part of such a big family. Baby Karis Eden Flanagan. Born at 10:30pm weighing in at 7 pounds 11 or 3.4kg. She is beautiful and has thick black curly hair. Karis did struggle breathing etc. and had to be […]

Birth Day – please pray

August 4, 2013

The day has finally arrived! We are excited and anxious, but committing our way to the Lord; He is a faithful and merciful God. We go to the hospital tonight, leaving Nya and Noah with our Mom’s in Edinburgh. Our little girl should be born tomorrow at some point. Please pray: 1) That the delivery […]

Baby Karis update – 19/07/13

July 19, 2013

Greetings in our Saviors name, We wanted to update you with a few short prayers points, please write back if they need any further explanation. We have an induction date! Annika will go into hospital on the 4th and the baby Karis will be induced and delivered on the 5th August in Glasgow. See below […]

New and exciting events happening in the Mengen church.

July 8, 2013

Dear praying friends, There are so many new and exciting things happening right now in the Mengen Church; and so the need to write another update. Firstly we are writing so that you might rejoice, but secondly so that you will bathe it all in prayer. To aid in the explanation –please refer the […]

Our darkest troubles are our greatest oppertunities for Joy.

July 4, 2013

Our darkest troubles are our greatest opportunities for joy James 1:2-4 Let us start by saying thank-you to so many of you who have been praying for our family and for our baby girl. This has meant the world to us and we believe the Lord has been working through your prayers. As you know […]

Baby girl, heart defect and immediate plans

April 24, 2013

Dear praying friends, First of all let us say thank-you for all your prayers and notes for us as a family, we value your prayers and love so much. It is a real blessing to be part of the body of Christ. As many of you know our little girl has a heart condition. She […]