A plea for help
by JediLeroy on Dec 8, 2008 5:27 PM PST
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I'm not normally one to do this, and I do so at the risk of offending some on here. But I believe in the power of prayer, and we need all the prayers we can get.
Earlier this year, my family and I moved to a small island in Japan. My wife was pregnant, so it was a big leap of faith for her to come out. Early Monday morning (in Japan), she was having a lot of pain in her stomach, so we called a rescue boat to the island to transport us to the hospital. She gave birth to a 26-week-old girl on a tiny rescue ship in the middle of nowhere in a country where she doesn't understand the language.
Baby Mia was born weighing 1.9 pounds. Her lungs and heart are underdeveloped. She is fighting for her life. For such a premature baby, it's a miracle that she is as strong as she is. We would appreciate any and all prayers on her behalf.
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You've got mine
All my thoughts are with you and I wish you the best. She’s strong for a reason, don’t forget that.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Dec 8, 2008 5:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
thoughts and prayers with you, friend
Save Rajai Davis
by oakinboston on Dec 8, 2008 5:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
You've got mine too.
I hope everything turns out ok.
1st is right; She’s strong for a reason.
Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40
by #14fan on Dec 8, 2008 6:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts and prayers
with you as well.
ya you know Beane
by youdownwithOBP on Dec 8, 2008 6:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
You got it
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
by Joey C. on Dec 8, 2008 6:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
All the best to you Jedi.
She’s really strong, and I wish nothing but the best for you, your family, and Mia.
Dude. This.
by Blicks on Dec 8, 2008 6:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Good vibes, best hopes, all prayers.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Dec 8, 2008 6:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
all the best to you all
"If you hit .440 with 20 bombs, you don't have to do s---. You don't have to bring a glove to practice, just hit and leave whenever you want. You can bring a 40 and smoke a cigarette and call me from the parking lot asking me what time the game is, and I'll tell you. You can even say 'F--- you, Steve!' Actually, don't say that, that wouldn't be very nice." -Steve Friend, Head Coach, Chabot College Gladiators Baseball
by flipgatey3 on Dec 8, 2008 6:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Consider it done
If AN can’t be there to help people when they have concerns that are bigger than baseball, it shouldn’t exist at all. I hope the A’s sign Furcal and I hope they contend in 2009 and beyond. Even more, I hope your baby is healthy.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Dec 8, 2008 6:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
+100000000000000
"What do we do with Crosby? Well, in my neighborhood, trash goes out on Mondays." ~ Nico
by MMunoz33 on Dec 13, 2008 10:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pulling for her!
And for you and your wife and family. :-)
"You know, a long time ago being crazy meant something. Nowadays everybody's crazy."
-Charles Manson
by kaweahkaweah on Dec 8, 2008 6:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
you've got my thoughts as well
all the best to your baby girl, your wife, and you.
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Dec 8, 2008 6:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
+ eleventy-seven
from me too. I remember you talking about moving there, and I really hope it all still works out great for you three.
by sslinger on Dec 8, 2008 6:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Vaya con Dios
I’m not much for prayer, but they’re the most reverent words I’ve got.
The monster at the end of this blog.
by grover on Dec 8, 2008 7:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
what grover said
Stay positive, JL, and give ‘em all the strength you can. We’re all manifesting good vibes for Mia.
I'll send you a postcard from Space Mountain. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Dec 9, 2008 10:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm behind her and your family all the way
"He's pretty nasty," Gardenhire said. "The last pitch to Harris, we went and watched it, it's on the black. It cut the outside corner of the plate, the tip of it, and that's pretty nasty."
(Ron Gardenhire on Brad Ziegler)
by catfish hunter on Dec 8, 2008 7:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Prayers are with you and your family, JL.
Peppermint
by Ice Cream on Dec 8, 2008 7:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family
Hang in there. A friend’s nephew was born at 27 weeks, he’s now almost 5 and was the king of the jumpy house at his last b-day party.
by GreggC on Dec 8, 2008 7:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wish you all the best
My stepbrother’s wife gave birth to a 2.5 pound boy at 28 weeks. He is now 17 months and doing great. Keep the faith!
"You are not very good, Dad. You always lose." --Dylan
by dylantravis on Dec 8, 2008 7:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Done.
And kudos for moving to a small island in Japan. The health care there is world class.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Dec 8, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
You have our prayers as well
If it gives you any solace, I was born very early, and weighed 3.2 pounds, i’m 45 now. Modern medicine has improved vastly since then. Good luck
Stomp,em, stomp the piss out of em.Then pound the budweiser after the game. Joe Schultz Seattle Piolts Mgr 1969
by billyball1981 on Dec 8, 2008 7:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It's probably good you didn't mention that you're 45 now,
and weigh 8 pounds.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Dec 8, 2008 7:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I feel a bit strange nominating this but QOTM!
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Dec 8, 2008 8:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You have mine as well
And we will all enjoy a hearty laugh together when baby Mia follows in her fathers footsteps and is old enough to photoshop A’s player faces onto various Dr. Seuss characters. : )
Stay strong and know that we will all consider it a successful off-season when this new free agent is wearing green and gold watching the A’s with her dad on opening day.
by AsFanInLA on Dec 8, 2008 8:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We're praying here in Ohio.
Congratulations on the new addition. We always welcome new members into the AN family.
Electricity is actually made up of extremely tiny particles called electrons, that you cannot see with the naked eye unless you have been drinking. -Dave Barry
by davebenfremont on Dec 8, 2008 8:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
thoughts and prayers for your daughter and your family
by Wreckonized on Dec 8, 2008 8:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Good luck, and hang in there.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
by salb918 on Dec 8, 2008 8:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sending positive vibes
to you and your family.
by ervance on Dec 8, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
all the best to kith and kin
BB should send scouts to watch cricket players.
by alea iacta est on Dec 8, 2008 8:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
wish you the best
Keep the faith.
RIVER CATS: AAA CHAMPS!
by niallmack on Dec 8, 2008 8:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
You three have my prayers. Don't worry, just love them. Love is the strongest medicine
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
by Eastbayjim on Dec 8, 2008 9:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Done
And will continue to do so.
God bless.
by easyraider on Dec 8, 2008 9:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
All of you are in my thoughts.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
by pam5981 on Dec 8, 2008 10:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
One more from me
God bless you, Mrs JL, and especially baby Mia.
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
by doctorK on Dec 8, 2008 10:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
You got it.
Adding my energy to the wave…
<3
Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"
by Poppy on Dec 8, 2008 10:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
She will make it, just believe.
I was born in 1950, at 27 weeks old and weighted 2.4 lbs when went down to 1.2 lbs. I was suppose to die, all the Doctors said so, it did not look good. I was put in an oxygen tent, almost went blind due to too much oxygen being pumped into the tent. A Doctor saved my life, when he realized I was getting too much oxygen and cut down the rate of flow, plus he increased my feedings. Now i am 6 feet and 218 lbs, but the only item wrong is I am blind in my left eye and big feet but i was lucky.
Your baby will make it, believe and give her love and she will be fine. Have faith my man.
by goodguy on Dec 8, 2008 11:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sending concentrated Strong Good Vibes to Mia
My deepest heartfelt good wishes to Mia, your wife, and you. Keep your faith and be strong. We’re all with you. Mia will make it and grow up to enjoy her wonderful dad and mom.
syh
by quietfan on Dec 8, 2008 11:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Stay strong.
"To this day and dating back 25 years, before every game he plays, Henderson stands completely naked in front of a full length locker room mirror and says, "Ricky’s the best," for several minutes."
by VORP is too nerdy on Dec 9, 2008 12:11 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
my prayers are with you and Mia
"But if he's swinging at real flies, well, in that case there are two definite solutions: 1) Fresno 2) Ritalin." - howtheyscored
by CPGiant756 on Dec 9, 2008 1:57 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Praying for you
Have faith. God bless you.
by redtopcowboy on Dec 9, 2008 4:20 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I am a seminary student training to be a minister. I will pray for Mia today in chapel.
by jamesc on Dec 9, 2008 4:27 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
prayers...
Home of the Rod Barajas Movement
by CyZito on Dec 9, 2008 6:57 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts and prayers are with you
and yours. No matter the length, Mia has a purpose in life. May God hold your family under the shadow of His wings.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
by alox on Dec 9, 2008 7:15 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
my prayers
where in japan btw?
Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC
by closetasfan on Dec 9, 2008 8:27 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Just got back from the other coast, bidding fond adieu ...
… to a loved one. My thoughts are with you and yours JL— may Mia have as long and fruitful a life as my Mama, perhaps minus the tribulations of that second son. I hope the good wishes of this board can give you comfort and strength.
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Dec 9, 2008 8:55 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Some more prayers heading your way Jedi.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on Dec 9, 2008 9:16 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Good thoughts and and karma to you three.
May Mia enjoy telling the ridiculous tale of being born “on a tiny rescue ship in the middle of nowhere in a country where her mother did not understand the language” at her 100th birthday party.
"I'm more into going home and being horizontal" - Lew Wolff
by bvank on Dec 9, 2008 9:16 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
My prayers, too.
"And sometimes, when it seems like all hope is gone, Life tosses you a special gift of a baseball game" . 7/10/08 BaseBallGirl headline
by LongTimeFan on Dec 9, 2008 9:24 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Bless This Little Child, Lord
Lord, look down from heaven above
And touch this special child with love.
Protect and guide this little one
‘Till each and every day is done.
Remind us often that it’s true:
This little life is a gift from you.
A miracle You’ve sent our way!
Lord, bless this little child today.
—Author Unknown—
by EddieVegas_NRAF on Dec 9, 2008 10:16 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
+100000
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
by micdog2001 on Dec 9, 2008 5:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Prayers and a mass
My prayers and a mass for your daughter and your family.
Thomas Walker
by Thomas Walker on Dec 9, 2008 10:23 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Candle lit
I’ve lit a candle for Baby Mia this morning, and for you and your wife. Sending love, strength and courage your way.
Ms. Jesa
by Athletica on Dec 9, 2008 10:34 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I'm adding my prayers for Mia
"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King
by batgirl on Dec 9, 2008 10:57 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
My prayers are with your family and your new daughter.
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Dec 9, 2008 11:53 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I am optimistic :)
Thoughts and prayers here!
I dream of Fremont and rainbows
by OptimistPrime on Dec 9, 2008 12:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
COunt em in
sending love and warm thoughts to little Mia
by jeffro on Dec 9, 2008 12:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
You have my 11:11 wish as well
wishing Mia all the best
by harenshair on Dec 9, 2008 4:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
+1,000,000
You’re in my thoughts and prayers, JL
"Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all games and holes are created equal." --George F. Will
by anomaly_kat on Dec 9, 2008 4:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
May the force be with your little one
and may God bless you and your family.
This party's over
by lynnzgal on Dec 9, 2008 8:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
my heart goes out to you, Mia, and the rest of your family.
I can’t imagine being in a situation like that. All the best.
"Sweeney's a white Andre Ethier."--a white, drunk Billy Beane
by Cutthemullet on Dec 9, 2008 10:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
God Bless All of You Jedi Leroy
Keep the faith, mate………hang in there!
-MRod
by mrod on Dec 9, 2008 10:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Just saw this and please know that I will be praying for all of you.
Last Summer my daughter went into the hospital at 25 weeks. They were able to keep the baby from being delivered but she spent a month in the hospital and another month on bedrest. During that time we did a lot of research on premature babies and we were surprised at how high the percentage was for complete normalcy for babies delivered after 25 weeks. Hopefully little Mia falls in that category. Good luck and conngratulations of your new little one.
Please keep us posted.
by IM4Oakgal on Dec 9, 2008 11:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
blessings and prayers from here
glad you asked for support
by jakarta on Dec 10, 2008 7:01 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
All of my 6th grade students...
at Baymonte Christian School in Scotts Valley, Ca. prayed for Mia and your family today. They were all very concerned for her. Hang in there, man…
by the_rozeboom on Dec 10, 2008 9:27 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
You are all in my thoughts and prayers - 67M
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Dec 10, 2008 9:35 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I believe in love, karma, and the collective spirit.
You did the right thing posting your prayer here. This blog is a wonderful community now all praying for your family. I hope all the prayers and good wishes will be felt by your baby and she will live a long, happy, and bilingual life.
by guapobob on Dec 10, 2008 11:51 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Jedi Leroy I'll be praying for you
your wife and your family. From my family. We were blessed with a premature baby this year, too. His name is Max, he was 3 pounds when he was born and is now 16 pounds and full of life.
Good luck and enjoy every minute of it. I consider it a special blessing.
We will pray for your family and Baby Mia.
They're called RUNS for a reason.
by connie mack on Dec 10, 2008 12:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
JediLeroy, I hope things are improving for little Mia.
I have been thinking of you and your family.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
by pam5981 on Dec 11, 2008 9:29 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
God Bless your familia!!!
"What do we do with Crosby? Well, in my neighborhood, trash goes out on Mondays." ~ Nico
by MMunoz33 on Dec 13, 2008 10:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
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