Holster Delays...

[Lane]

I was trying to get a bunch of stuff - including the world famous Dave Waits Avenger - finished before leaving town for a little vacation with the wife. Unfortunately, we've had some family issues pop up that have pulled me away from the dungeon.

My wife's little sister was in the final weeks of a pregnancy when things started going bad, and they induced labor early to spare her life. The baby was born successfully, but is having issues with lungs that aren't fully developed. This started last Wednesday/Thursday - at this point, mother is doing much better, but baby had to be air lifted to a children's hospital. Last we heard, he's doing better but at the top of our prayer list.

If my little internet family of COTEPians wouldn't mind adding baby James Collins to their prayer, we'd greatly appreciate it.

And, please forgive me for not getting the holsters shipped - I promise they will be top priority when we return home.

Lane

[NAMVET72]

Thanks for the Up Date Lane, Prayers and Thoughts for mother and child..............


Clyde

[douglas_knott]

Prayers and thoughts are with you all. The mother and baby have priority. Holsters can wait imo.

[DaFadda]

On my list Lane!

Father God, Lord of all creation, we thank you for the miracle of birth, and for the challenges and joys of raising a child. In our natural state of imperfection Lord, we know that sometimes things go wrong. We hurt, we age, our bodies break down. Help us to praise you in the desert places of our lives as well as in the good places. This morning, we are presented with James Collin, an infant with very special needs that we can't provide for. The Doctors will work with the resources and skills that you have provided them, but James needs more. And so we lift James up to you this morning, an innocent child who is loved by all around him. And by extension Lord, we love him too. We ask you to place a hedge of protection around him, guide the Doctor's and nurses hands carefully, place wisdom in their minds, and compassion in their hearts. Bring this child back safely to his parents, and let him live a life full of love, compassion and honor. May your will always be done.

We ask this in the name of
The Father who created us,
His Son who Saved us,
and His Holy Spirit who carries us.
Amen.

[ABC3]

Amen.

[Snipersnest]

Lane, priorities! Your immediate family first. They will be in my thoughts and prayers. Amen to the above prayer.

[titanse05]

I hope the best for little James and his mother. Prayers sent.

[AutoMag]

I also want to add an Amen to DaFadda's post!!!

Lane, thoughts and prayers are with mother and child and all of your family!!

Always remember that family comes first, no matter what is on the agenda!!

Enjoy your vacation with your family Lane, you earned it my friend!!!

[Dave Waits]

Family first Lane, don't worry about anything else right now. Prayers sent Friend.
Dave

[Riverpigusmc]

Prayers at bedtime for Baby James

[Mike45]

Amen.

Lane your family will be in my prayers.

[dw1911]

Holster can wait Lane. Your Family is 1st Priority!
Many Prayers going up for them all!
Amen to all Prayers sent!
God is all powerful & can do anything

[JBT]

Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.

[oldrifleman]

Prayers Said for both the mother and the new born. May the lord watch over them both! Steven

[Sheepdog]

Prayers for you all.

[Lane]

Thanks to everyone - especially Fadda for the beautiful prayers and thoughts. Mom is home (well sleeps at home anyway), and little James is getting stronger; not out of the woods by any shot, but doing better.

It's quite amazing what these little tiny bodies can do with a little bit of His help.

Lane

[Roverron]

My prayers for your family. Prayers do heal.

[DaFadda]

Lane,
You BETTER post pictures!!!
chuckling...
Michael

[bvkdphillips]

Prayers sent Lane - he's in good hands!

Bob

[DaFadda]

45 men and women prayed for James this morning during our Wednesday AM worship service. This little guy has all sorts a prayer warriors on board.
DaFadda

[Lane]

Thank you all - little James is breathing on his own today!!

Lane

[AutoMag]

Good deal Lane!!!:)

Prayers really do help!!!:)

[mjkortan]

That's great news. Prayers do help.

[Dave Waits]

That's really great friend, Glad to hear that!!!!

[Mike45]

That brought a :D to my face. nanner

[NAMVET72]

I agree with Mike45, but how can he smile with a cigarette in his mouth??????????


Clyde

[dw1911]

Praise The Lord! In Faith, We Pray, in Faith God Heals!
I am so glad He's Ok Lane!
Thank God!
Really, Thank God!!! :)

[Feathermerchant]

Prayers for continued health for your family on the way.

[DaFadda]

Father, this night we're grateful for the improvement of James. We wait in anticipation of his return home to his family. Please keep his mother and father safe, as well as Uncle Lane. Provide the Drs and nurses with healing hands, and tender hearts. Hold James in your arms this night.
Amen.

[dw1911]

Father, this night we're grateful for the improvement of James. We wait in anticipation of his return home to his family. Please keep his mother and father safe, as well as Uncle Lane. Provide the Drs and nurses with healing hands, and tender hearts. Hold James in your arms this night.
Amen.

Amen & Praise God!
In Jesus' Name, Amen!

[MajO]

+1 :)

[Lane]

Father, this night we're grateful for the improvement of James. We wait in anticipation of his return home to his family. Please keep his mother and father safe, as well as Uncle Lane. Provide the Drs and nurses with healing hands, and tender hearts. Hold James in your arms this night.
Amen.

Amen.

Thank you Michael. The love, thoughts and prayers expressed for my family is truly humbling.

Lane

[titanse05]

Great news for little James! Hope he continues to make progress!

:party:

[oldrifleman]

Terrific news! as others have said May the lord continue to watch over this small soul and keep him safe and warm! Steven

[Lane]

Thank you again for all the prayers - with the exception of a feeding tube, all other non-standard plumbing and wiring has been removed. The little bugger is coming along nicely. He's still got a ways to go (approx 2 weeks) until he can nurse normally. At that point, he'll be headed home.

I thank you all again for the support.

Lane

[DaFadda]

PICTURES!!!! Lane... we want PICS!! Glad to hear James is doing well.
DaFadda

[JBT]

This is great news. Babies have great resilience. I know because our oldest son came out with the umbilical cord around his neck (blue baby). We almost lost him but he pulled through and till this day (he just turned 21) the boy never gets sick. I know everything will turn out great for James too.

[Lane]

PICTURES!!!! Lane... we want PICS!!

The only picture I have is from my Brother-in-Law's Facebook - and he asked that it not be shared.

But, he's a cute little fighter... of course, he's got a lot of crusty old gun lovers pulling for him.. :D

Lane

[Snipersnest]

That's great news, keep us updated on his progress.

[GoldenVolt]

Lane,

That's Great news for baby James.

We'll continue to keep him and his family in our prayers.

Your family comes first. Don't worry about holsters, you have more important things to think about.

Thoughts and Prayers sent.

Greg

[Thedragonslayer]

What a great thread!

Hope all the family is doing well!

[Sunderbrew]

Lane,

Good to hear things are looking up I will keep you guys in my prayers.

Like everyone else said family first the holsters can wait.


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