G6PD

We learned a few days ago that our baby is G6PD deficient. What this means basically is that he lacks a certain enzyme that helps his red blood cells function normally. He will have to avoid certain medications and foods his whole life, and may react more severely to certain infections.

We are still planning on adopting him.

This deficiency should not stop him from leading a full, healthy life; we just have to be a bit more careful with medications and food. Here's the Godstop: we know three of the youths in our church here, who have this same deficiency, all of whom are avid rugby players and all of whom look hale and hearty to us.

So while we wait for him to come home with us, we pray that God will keep him safe and healthy.