06/09/2026
Please pray for RayRay and her family. Lord give them the strength and comfort they need.
Last night and today have been absolutely terrifying.
Rachael is currently on the highest BiPAP settings possible and is barely maintaining enough oxygen to support her body and organs. Unfortunately, intubation is not an option because her little body is simply too weak.
Ashley and I took the night shift so Daddy could get some much-needed rest. Throughout the night, we worked nonstop helping Rachael get to the potty, suctioning her when she would choke on mucus, repositioning her, and doing everything we could to keep her oxygen levels from crashing.
We had a few very scary moments when Rachael tried to cough up mucus while wearing a machine that is actively pushing air back into her lungs. At one point, her oxygen levels dropped into the high 60s. Thanks to the quick actions of the ICU nurses and immediate suctioning and replacement of the BiPAP mask, we were able to get her stabilized again.
The day started with a difficult report from the medical team that there has been no respiratory improvement, which was heartbreaking to hear. On top of that, a line infection has placed us in isolation, limiting our ability to use common areas and adding another challenge to an already difficult situation.
This evening, after receiving platelets, Rachael developed a fever. Her oxygen saturations dropped, and her heart rate climbed very high, creating even more concern. Right now, we are living minute by minute and hour by hour.
Despite everything being thrown at her, our sweet girl is still hanging tough. She continues to show a strength that amazes us every single day.
We are in an incredibly vulnerable place right now and desperately need your prayers. Please pray for Rachael’s lungs, for her oxygen levels to improve, for her fever to resolve, for wisdom for her medical team, and for strength for our family as we walk through this impossible season.
Thank you for continuing to lift our precious girl up in prayer. We believe every prayer matters.