Sophie is the sweet little newborn daughter of MercyMe's lead singer, Bart Millard. She was taken to the Emergency Room on January 24th with RSV, a respiratory illness that is particularly dangerous for infants. According to Bart, she is not getting better as fast as they would like. Today she was moved to the ICU.
I propose that we Gomers pray for Sophie until she is better. Kelly aka EyeHeart3D on the boards, suggested that tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, we fast on Sophie's behalf. (You do not have to fast food. You can give up anything such as TV, your social networking, chocolate, anything.) I think that is what Christian community is all about, coming together in times of need like this.
You can stay updated on Sophie's progress by following Bart's Twitter. He is posting updates as he can.
I am going to participate Corrine! Thanks,
Your B friend
Posted by: Bari | Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 06:19 PM
Have been praying for Sophie and her family all day. Count me in!
Posted by: Jean DeChant | Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 07:09 PM
Great news today! Sophie had a "huge turnaround" yesterday! Read Bart's blog here: http://www.mercyme.org/blog/2009/01/27/sophie-update/comment-page-1/#comment-10454
Posted by: Corrine | Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 09:47 AM
MamaG just told me that it's not cheating if I go to bed early to avoid breaking the fast. Love that Mama! I gave up food because...well...uh...look, if you could see my thighs you'd know why. But I'm curious what the rest of y'all gave up. For the record, ain't no way I'm going to bed before Jeopardy! If I did, I'd need intensive care before they ever got to the Final Jeopardy question! Seriously. Keep fighting the good fight, Sophie!
Posted by: Terry (apostlethatroks) | Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 05:45 PM
Today's update from Bart:
"Sophie took a turn for the worse today. She is back on oxygen. Please continue to pray."
These ups and downs can be so wearying on a family! But God is good and will certainly honor the prayers of His faithful!
Posted by: Corrine aka Mama Gomer | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Yay! Baby Sophie is going home! Here's a picture of her and her daddy. :) http://twitpic.com/19wlk
Posted by: Corrine aka Mama Gomer | Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 09:11 PM
Very sweet picture!
Posted by: Rose | Friday, February 13, 2009 at 11:30 PM