Hi, my name is Noah Abner Clark. During my 20-week ultrasound, I was diagnosed with a severe right-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Essentially, my diaphragm failed to fully form, and thus, many of my abdominal organs (namely my liver), herniated into my chest which in turn inhibited the growth of my emergent lungs. The average survival-rate for babies specifically like me is around 50%--a proverbial coin toss. My mom and dad thought that perhaps in-utero surgery would be best, but they ultimately decided that for my case, surgery after my birth would give me even a better chance to survive.

In order to find the finest care, my parents consulted with or actually visited many far-away places, including San Francisco, Houston, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Denver, Baltimore, and Seattle. Ultimately, however, we decided to travel 3500 miles from home so that I could be born and live at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in sunny St. Petersburg FL. My doctor is Dr. David Kays and my nurse is Joy Perkins. You should pray for them.

My road will be long, one potentially wrought with many setbacks and "close-calls." I'll do my best, but I would appreciate some much-needed help. So if you would, pray for me. And if I don't make it, still know that it is "well with my soul."

Sincerely, your pal,
Noah

P.S. You can learn more about what I'll be experiencing if you watch "Adam's Story"--a video my folks found while surfing the web. Right-click HERE.
P.S.S. Check back regularly to see my blog updates.

Friday, October 21, 2016

October 21, 2016 - I'm Alive And One Day Old!


I want to say 'hello' to all of my friends. I am so excited to already have so many friends! I have been born now for only one day, and my mom tells me that I already have over 1500 friends, and some from Europe and even Saudi Arabia. That's a lot more than my dad, who has been alive for 37 more years than me and only has two! I want to thank all of you for your prayers. I needed them. It was a big day being born. I'll tell you more about it in my other posts above.

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3 comments:

Mary M Lynden, WA said...

Dear Miracle Noah, Today is the day the Lord has made and I rejoice with you in His Love and Care for you. Shalom to you, wholeness (nothing missing and nothing broken) every need met in the Name of Jesus!

Another Grammy,
Mary Spady

October 21, 2016 at 8:33 AM
Unknown said...

Amen, amen!!! What an amazing miracle to be watching. Our prayers continue to follow your journey. Thankyou Jesus!!!! Xoxo

October 21, 2016 at 9:35 AM
Phyllis Taylor said...


Noah, this is fantastic news!! Isn't it wonderful knowing that God is bending down to hear your prayers (and those of your family and friends)? He will hold you close in His tender, loving care, and that's an awesome place to be while you are mending. Meanwhile, I am hugging you in my heart, little one.

Phyllis Taylor (Sharon Taylor's sister-in-law)

November 1, 2016 at 2:51 PM

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