Asking for your prayers...

I'm sorry to have to post about such a sad event - My sweet friend Thea found out at her 12 wk. ultra sound, that the baby's brain stem didn't fully develop, and the scull has not formed. Spina Bifida & Anencephaly - is the medical term. The bottom line is that the baby will either die before term - or die immediately after birth if she were to carry him/her. Due to these problems - only part of the brain has even begun to develop - the part responsible for the atonomic functions - heart beat/reflex type movements. There is no consciousness and there will not be. So - her and her husband have decided to terminate the pregnancy. She is having the procedure on Tues. - as you can imagine this has come as a terrible shock, and the decision they've had to make is taking it's toll. Many of you know Thea, Terry and their little guy Trey - please keep them, especially Thea close to your heart and in your prayers - she's emotionally drained, my heart breaks for her - for her sweet baby - one that will not know the sacrifices, and unconditional love its mother has made and given it...
Again - please send her your prayers...